LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 August 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel Reefton, superior accommodation and booking office for Newman Bros., Motor Service to Westport, Nelson, and Blenheim.—Advt

The Tourist Bureau, Mackay Street, issues tickets to any part of the Dominion at no extra cost. —Advt.

The Dunedin City Corporation’s Highway loan of £BO,OOO was fully subscribed in seven weeks.

The seven-year-old son of Air A. 11. Margison, of Te Arolia, met his death in a peculiar manner. Three years ago he drank some spirits of salts, which had been used by electric linesmen, and severely burned his throat. The unfortunate child was twice operated on in New Zealand and finally was sent to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, in London, for a further operation for the purpose of .having new skin grafted on to the affected part. The operation proved unsuccessful. Weather permitting, the Greymouth Municipal Band will render the fol--1 lowing programme of music at the Hospital grounds to-morrow (Sunday) August 30, at 3 p.m.—March ‘ The Wayfarer” ; selection, “The Old Rustic Bridgo”; humoresque, “A Musical Switch”; waltz. “Mesora Mio”; march, “Contemptibles”; humorous polka, “The Jolly Blacksmiths”; humorous inarch, “The Happy Frog"''; barcarolle, “From Tales of Hoffman” ; march, “Starlit Dell” ; “God Save the King.” The public are invited to attend. —Advt.

Cats and dogs are dying at an extraordinary rate in Christchurch at the present time, and it appears, from the results of inquiries made, that the cause of the high mortality amongst them is attributable to their having taken the poisoned baits intended lor rats. If the poison has been killim the rats at anything like the same rate that it has beep accounting for the cats and dogs, there must have been a Jarge decrease hi the rat populace since the City Council commenced its crusade against the rodents a few weeks ago. 5

Passers-by in a. street in Wanganui on Saturday afternoon were greatly amused by an episode in the domesfic life of a Maori couple. The good dame was evidently very much annoyed about something, and she was quite oblivious of her audience as she addressed her husband. As they walked along the street, she used a walking stick with much vigour on his back, but the husband never said a word in reply to her harangue and took no notice whatever of the hitting. The drama went on for a considerable time the husband’s stoicism serving only to exasperate his better half.

The Hotel to stay at when in Greymouth, is the Royal, close to the Railway Station. First class dining room with every, attention. Speight’s and local ales always on tap. Booking: office for Newman’s Motor Service. F. Crannitch, late of Timaru and Lyttelton, Proprietor.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held in the Town Hall on Monday, August 31, at 1.30 p.m. Messrs Ashby Bergh and Co. have donated to the Association a. silver cup valued at £l5/15/- for the best pen of West Coast lambs for freezing, to be won three times in succession or four times at intervals, by the same competitor, before becoming the property of the winner. j The New Spring Goods are here, presenting a 1 wonderful array of new ideas in millinery, neckwear, gloves, frocks, costumes, jumpers, etc. We have a gorgeous range designed in the styles that combine beauty and dignity.—McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt.

Farewell services vto Ensign Toomer will be held in the Salvation Army Hall to-morrow (Sunday). The Ensign, who has been labouring in the interests of the local Corps for the past eighteen months, has received orders from headquarte/s to farewell. The services commence at .11 a.m., and 3 p.m. This will be a special children’s service. The Sunday School scholars and Corps Cadet Brigade will be contributing items. At 7 p.m. a great cammunity sing will be conducted by Ensign Toomer and th< Band and Male Quartette will render items.

This week’s issue of the “Auckland Weekly News” contains some splendid illustrations, depicting the visit of the American Fleet to New Zealand waters. Those who were not privileged to see the ships themselves will be interested in the many large and small pictures that convey the different happenings so vividly. This issue is well worth having as a souvenir or to send to your friends at Home. The price is 9d a copy from B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —iVdvt.

“The girl is seventeen years old, and has been working iu a Chinese laundrydepot at Mount Eden from 7.30 a\m. until 7.30 p.m., for 30s. a week,” said Chief-Detective Cummings in tire Auckland- Police Court, when a young woman whose name was ordered to be suppressed pleaded guilty to stealing 17s. from Fong Foo Lip. “It is most undesirable that she should remain •in the shop,” said Mr Cummings. He added that accused was induced to take the position. She had worked long hours and had succumbed to temptation. The girl was admitted to probation for one year. '■

Extraordinary Announcement. —The celebrated Witton Witton British Piano reduced' to £BB, provided with a full iron' 'frame, overstrung, underdamper, the only instrument in Australasia at the price with these three qualifications. They have a rich, round and resonant tone, and have a very easy touch. You can have one in your, home immediately by paying £5 deposit. and the balance in easy monthly instalments. Our guarantee is behind these perfect instruments. —A. E. Kiigour, for all musical instruments. —Advt.

“It has been well said that a man who works will beat one who does not” said Mr W. at the annual meeting of the" Employers’ Association, at Christchurch. “The same wisdom is applicable to nations. Yet we still hear representatives of Labour in different countries assert that the right short cut to prosperity for all is to reduce the working day a'ml, increase the wages of the worker. It is an attractive panacea for industrial depression. but it does not- provide against industrial competition on opposite lines of labour. Thus British . communities must work harder everywhere or drift down loaded with debt, to a level inferior to that of harder working nations.”

New books for the practical carpenter:—“A Practical Course in Roof Framing,” by Gabeck, 6/6; “Light and Heavy Timber Framing Made Easy,” by Hodgson, 9/-; “Practical Bricklaying Self Taught,” by Hodgson. 5/6; “Practical Stone Masonry Self Taught,” by Hodgson, 5/6; “Bungalows,” by J. AV. Lindstrom. 5/6; “Cottages and Semi-Bungalows,” by J. W. Lindstrom. 5/6. New books of wit and humour: “Irish Wit and Humour,” 1/3; “Monologues, Stories. Jingles and Plays,” by Parker, 5/6; “New Monologue and Dialect Stories,” by Parker, 5/6; “Choice Dialect and Vaudeville Stage Jokes,” 1/3; “Dutch Dialects. Conundrums, Jokes and Recitations,” 1/3. : Inspect these lines at B. Hixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

A correspondent writes to the Dominion” :—While proceeding to Marton from Feilding on Friday a motor car passed me a few miles out of Feilding, and frightened a horse which was ridden by a little boy. The horse bolted down the road at a great speed. The driver of the car caught the horse up, and standing on the footboard and steering with one hand, caught hold of the reins with the other hand, and brought the horse to a standstill, but not without hitting a fence. Luckily there was no damage done, and both were none the worse for tlieir experience. When asked by the few wire witnessed the incident if he was Tom Alix or some other movie stunt artist he replied that he was just a young traveller by the name of Gray, from Wellington.

New Text Books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—“ The Steel Square and its Practical Uses,” by Hodgson, 2/9; “Practical Uses of the Steel Square,” in two volumes, 13/- the set; “The Ford Car and Truck,” by A'lanly, 6/6; “Electrical Railroading as Applied to Steam Railways,” by Aylmer; ‘"Modern Blacksmith,” by Holmstrom 5/6; “Automobile Painting,” by Vanderwalker, 6/6; “IVestinghouse AirBrake System,” 9/-; “Electric Motor Control Systems,” by Hertsman, 6/6; “Alodern Hot Water Heating, and Gasfitting ” by Donaldson, 6/6. “Alodern Electric Illumination,” By Hertsman, 6/6; “Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting, Electric and Thermit Welding,” by Alanly, 5/6; “Wiring Diagrams and Descriptions,” by Horstmann, 6/6. —Advt.

Appreciation of the qualities of New Zealand journalism and New Zealand newspapers has been expressed by the Empire Press delegates generally. “We have been much impressed with the make-up and matter in your newspapers.” said Major ,Astor, M.P., of "The Times.” “What has impressed us a great' deal is the lack of sensationalism and the absence of any encroachment on the private and domestic life of the people for this purpose. There is a great feeling growing up iii England against that now and there has been a lot of talk in opposition to it.” “It is surprising the great number of papers you have in New Zealand,” said Mr A. P. Herbert, of “Punch.” “I have purchased quite a number of them and. I notice that they are very well produced, and present their news in a. quiet, dignified manner, that is very credilable to you. I enjoy reading your papers. They are also very British in tone."

It was stated by Or G. Perotti, at to-day’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, that Mr A- Beban, the lessee, had agreed to pay half tne cost of the new curtain for the Town Hall .stage. Councillors expressed appreciation of Mr Beban’s action, it was also reported that he had agreed to allow the Council to use an office in the building for its Traffic Inspector’s business.

Genuine Accordeons for dances. —- Model with 10 keys, 1 set Ajax reeds, treble three-fold bellows. 14/6; model with 10 keys, 2 sets Ajax reeds, double four-fold bellows, 16/6; model 10 keys, 2 sets Ajax reeds, treble threefold .bellows, patented spoon-shaped metal keys, 25/-; 10 keys, b’iglitingd'iac (Triumph) Accordeon. 32/6; Blow AccoiJeon. 9/6; Weiss Flutes, a musical instrument of new and original design, complete with instructions and seven pieces of music, 12/6-; good brass Cornet, with case, £4/19/6. —• A. EKilgour, for musical instruments at' wholesale prices.—Advt.

A special meeting of the -Grey mouth Borough "Council held this morning to make and levy rates for the year ending March 31, 1926, was attended by the Mayor (Mr W. 11. Parfitt), and Crs H. F. Doogan, J. McGinley, F. A. Kitchingham, 'J. B. Kent, and G. Perotti. The formal resolution was moved by the Mayor, seconded by Cr McGinley, and carried. It was stated that the rates' were the same as last year, with the exception of the hospital rate, the lew for which had increased i. by about '£7oo. In the aggregate, however, the rates would be the same.

Direct importers of Musical Instruments.—We sell at wholesale prices. Inspect our well assorted stock; every instrument guaranteed. Violin outfits the finest obtainable, with case, lull mounted b6w, tutor, resin, chin-rest. 4 note pitch pipe, £2/15/-; genuine Bortholini French violin, cloth lined leather case, full mounted brazilwood bow, large “Strad” chin-rest, resin, tutor, 4 note pitch pipe, £6/10/-;. Anton Lechi, Cremona, signed, genuine Italian hand made, a sweet and mellow toned violin, £10; genuine Spanish guitars'by Majiuel Lopaz, Madrid., walnut body, cedar-wood arm, full tone, well finished, £3/10/-, £3/15/-, £3/17/6. —A. E. Kiigour, direct importers of all musical- instruments,— Advt. . .- •

Everyone has friends who borrow 'a oks and ,: orgel to r ’urn them. Su<h a practice is annoying, but in the"ch?e oi public librari* -: is serious. Steps have been I:;ken m Neo Plymouth to n rover booxs “lost ’ from the library.. "he chief inspector, who had made incstigations on behalf of the library committee, rep u ted to the New Plymouth Borough Ccuncil this week that in all cases the books had been, returned or the cost of replacement paid. He intended in future to' take proceedings in some of the cases, as it did not seem a fail” thing that the country should be scoured for missing books.

Buy your piano from the Bristol Piano Coy., Tainui Street (the house for good pianos). We have the largest stock and finest range of pianos in the Dominion. The favourite Collinson piano has a beautiful tone, • responsive touch, and keeps in tune for long periods. The prices of these fine pianos range from 85 to 110 guineas. Easy terms may be arranged, and we will take your old piano as part payment. We W also accredited agents for His Master’s Voice gramophone* 1 a full stock of machines, atso> a fine range of H.M.V. and Zonophone records always on h«.nd. Call and we will demonstrate these beautiful instruments to you- - ; The Bristol Piano Coy., Ltd., Tainui Street, H. G, Denne, Manager. Reefton representative, Mr Nicholas Lawn,. —Advt. _ .

The ingenuous tone of a letter addressed to the Mayor caused some amusement at a meeting of the Newmarket Borough Council (states the “Auckland Herald”). The letter dealt with the erection of a safety device'at all railway crossings, but the writer did not come directly to the point, “You will no doubt think it rather strange,” he began “that I am a farm worker just keeping from starvation find feeding three children and 31 wife on £3 a week, paying lOd per lb for meat, and living on a dairy farm and paying 1/11 for butter, and so on, not mentioiing six and a half days’ work a. week —14 hours a day —-and scrambling a garden on the other half day.” The writer now turned to the real subject of his letter, stating that he had a device for automatically closing and opening crossing lates while a train passed. “As you appear to be a man like myself, with no friends in Parliament, you might help.” he added. He explained that his reason for writing to the Mayor was that he had previously submitted a device for preventing trains from running into slips to the Railway Department, and after being referred to the “everlasting committee” had been informed that the evice would be too costly to erect. It was the concluding portion of the letter that caused most amusement. .“If the device worked,” it lead, “I would want paying in a lump sum. I only want enough to get a. farm of my own and a few pounds to have at the back of me. If the Government gives me a farm fully stocked, and, of course, a little ready cash, they could take the patent and use it where they liked.” The letter was received.

The ever-increaising • popularity of our millinery will, we feel sure, be further enhanced by the delightful display of Spring Millinery at appealing low prices. Our immense i-ange of the latest styles and colourings in new models for spring will please every taste; each hat is exclusive in itself, made in every conceivable coi our.—C. Smith Ltd.—Advt.

Special offer for this week only.-— Colgate’s Pure Castile Soap usually 1/-, now 2 for 1/-; Colgate’s Face Powder 1/11, now 1/- each; full size writing blocks, were 9d each, now 2 ~ for 1/-; playing cards were 1/6, this week 1/-.—McGruer’s, Greymouth,. Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt.