LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 January 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A party of American tourists, nineteen in number, arrived from Reefton this morning, and are proceeding to the Franz Josef Glacier.

A party of twelve N.C.O’s., from the Grey Technical School Cadets, in charge of Lieut. Moore, left this morning for a week’s instructional camp at Burnham. Mr Don Carr accompanied the party as medical orderly.

Great Summer Sale at McGruer’s. —Begins Saturday, January 23. Unbeatable bargains in every department. Wonderful bargains in the showroom. Pay a visit, you’ll be surprised at the big offerings. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reef ton, and Hokitika. —Advt.

Mr J. Rasmussen, who recently .located a reef, carrying gold, in the Moonlight district, had a number of samples submitted to assay, by Mr J. Rodden, of the Big River Gold Mines Ltd., Reefton. Results disclose satisfactory values, ranging from 2gdwts of gold, up [to jlsoz. 7dwts. A Storewide Sale.—Every department participating. Begins Saturday, January 23, at McGruer’s. ’ Astounding bargains, never before savings like now. Come for your share of the great offerings.' McGruer’s, Pacemakers in Bargain Sales, Greymouth, Reefton, and Hokitika.— Advt. • About forty miles of cable for the Cook Strait telephone, is .expected at Wellington in March, ft is' specially constructed with a wrapping of alloy of iron and .nickel, and will be the first of its kind in New Zealand. It is expected that this cable will allow telephonic communications between the two Islands without difficulty.— Press Assn.

Picnic delights at A. E. Kilgour’s. The handy picnic set for three persons —one table-cloth, 3 crepe serviettes 3 embossed plates, with 6 greaseproof linings, 1/- set. Useful picnic set for six persons —one table-cloth, 6 crepe serviettes, 6 embossed plates, with 12 greaseproof linings, 1/9 set. Large picnic plates 2/- per dozen; crepe serviettes, 2/. and 4/6 per hundred. Lunch cases, 2/6, 3/3, 3/11 at A. E. Kilgour’s bookseller and stationer.—Advt.

Identification by the finger-print system is most successful in East Africa, where every native carries a certificate bearing a facsimile of his thumb-print. To the natives this method of tracking down a criminal or of protecting the innocent is nothing short of magic, and on one occasion, through sheer terror at being identified in this way as a brother 1 of a murdered man, a native actually confessed to the crime. Numerous instances of this sort come under the notice of the Central Finger-Print Bureau in Nairobi. A dirty piece of paper on which there were two black marks and a sentence in Arabic proved the innocence of an Arab accused of kidnapping. The sentence, which said that the woman—the complainant in the case—relinquished all -fclaiim to the child who was supposed to have been kidnapped, was accompanied by the thumb-mark of the woman and that of the Arab.

Diaries for 1926 for the pocket or desk, in all rulings, bindings and sizes are procurable at published prices from 1/- upwards. View books of Greymouth and surruonding district containing 25 views, 1/6. View book of the beauty spots of tho West Coast, containing 125 views, 3/-. Post cards of Greymouth and surroundings, from Id 2d and 3d. View albums of the New Zealand International Exhibition at 1/9, and in larger size 3/- each. Packet of 12 views of the Exhibition, 9d. Inspect these goods at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.

Referring to the meeting of the Grey District Racing Committee on Tuesday evening, in connection with the disqualification of five jockeys at Reefton, the “Hokitika Guardian” has the following ; “Arising out of the statements and evidence given it was resolved that the stakes for the first and second horses in the race be withheld meantime by the Reefton Jockey Club, and the owner of the winning horse, Maunu, be askied to reply by evidence given under statutory declaration to certain allegations made by two of the witnesses, affecting the case. The matter is to be further considered at next District Meeting. It was resolved also to call the rider A. G. Jampbell before the Committee at next District Meeting to explain alleged conduct towards an owner on the Reefton racecourse.”

Now books at B. xnxon’s, Tainui (Street, “Treading the Wine Press” by Ralph Connor, 6-; “These Mortals” by Margaret Irwin, 6/-; “A man Under Authority” by Ethel Dell, 6/-; “Win. ners and Losers” by Hegan Rice, 6/-; “Kneel to the Prettiest” by Bertha Ruck; “Running Special” by Packard, 6/-; “The Shanty Sled” by Footner; “Last Hope,Ranch” by Seltzer; “The Falcon’s Eyre” by A. G. Hales, 6/-; “The All Conquering Power” by Hocking, 3/6: “My Life and Advent, ure” by A. G. Hales, 2/6; “Voices in the Wilderness” by Ressich, 2/6; “The Turning Point” by Louis Tracy, 2/6; “Roger Manions’ Girl” by Footner, 2/6; “Where the Pavement Ends” by John Russell, 2/6. —Advt. “A good rest but a poor holiday,” Jwas the manner in which a tourist described his impressions of New Zealand’s hot springs resorts when he returned to Auckland last week, after spending a fortnight at Rotorua, Helensville and Te Arolia. Hi,s chief criticism was that certain trips were arranged for visitors apparently many years ago, and no effort was being made to show the attractions that were pway (from the beaten paths. Very often tourists were left entirely to their own resources; and he had met with indifferent treatment (where it would not be tolerated by the T>usiness man who catered for travellers in other countries. New Zealand, he considered, was lagging behind and many of the places he had .called at were quifet and dull and no effort was made to take visitors out by ear. “We quickly tire of the baths,” he remarked “and have nothing to occupy our time but siltihg round on hotel or boardinghouse verandahs, idly contemplating the. landscape.”

The mouth, is the Royal, close to th® Railway Sation. First class dining room with every attention. Speight’s and local ales always on tap. Booking office for Newman’s Motor Service. F. Orannitch, late of Timaru and Lyttelton, proprietor.—Advt.

While engaged in shunting operations at Marton on Tuesday, a shunter, Edward Foote, had a remarkably narrow escape. He had got rid of a rake of trucks, and when attempting to board the cow-catcher at the back of the engine, he slipped. His clothing caught on the cowcatcher and he was dragged some distance before being thrown clear of the track. No one on t/he engine noticed that he had tried to mount the cow-catcher. Footei. was very badly lacerated about the legs.

The next sensation after the holidays are over is C, Smith’s Ltd. Genuine Summer Sale. We commence our Sale of Sales on Thursday morning, January 14, 1926. This firm has been busy for the past two weeks, marking down all their stock. tor tempting prices view our window display. C. Smith Ltd., Drapers.— Advt.

The following letter reached a London hospital from a Chinese who had been a patient and had promised to send a subscription as a thanks-offer-ing for his recovery : —“I just inform to you as I come home last' Monday was promised come last Sunday, to p a Y that money I greed. But I can’t walk out yet and catch bad cold since I came home. Hoping you excuse me as soon as 1 can come into pay I never forget it.” The man kept his word and .called at the hospital with three guineas.

Travelling requisites at B. Dixon’s Tainui Street. Travelling suit cases, fiberkane, 11/6, 13/6, 16/6, 17/6, 19/6. In solid leather, 22/6, 26/6, 30/-. Brief bags in solid leather, 17/6, 21/-, 22/6. Travelling bags, new shape, solid leather, 37/6, 45/-. Leather Luggage labels, 9d. Leather bag handles, detachable, 1/6, 2/6. Single straps, 9d. 1/-, 1/6. Set of straps, with handle, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, 4/6. Handbag purses 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-. Hand bags from 12/6. to 35/-. Gents’ pocket wallets from 2/- to 25/-. Pocket manicure sets 1/6, 2/6, 3/-. Shoe shines 1/6, 2/6, 4/6. Best values are here.—Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Cobden School Committee was held in the schoolroom last evening. Present : Messrs' Miller (chairman), Black, McLauchlan, Duncan, and Jones (hon. sec.). A letter was received from t’he Education Board re subsidies on voluntary contributions. It was decided to go further into the matter and make the necessary application. Accounts amounting to £8 18s 9d were passed for payment. The use of the gymnasium was granted to the Gospel Hall for January 23. Mr Black was deputed to arrange for the 'necessary tram for the picnic on February 6. It was decided to meet again early next week o make final arrangements for the picnic.

Great Bargains —My prices and value defy competition. Gramophones,' of British make, bought direct from the factory—Pedestal model, mahogany finish, with record cupboard, height 41 inches, double spring motor, £l5; Pedestal model, Chippendale style, solid Honduras, real mahogany, fitted with dome-shaped lid, record cupboard and needle cup's, height 43 inches, shaped legs, nickle-plated, double spring motor £25; Cabinet model, newregistered design, highly polished inlaid Sheraton mahogany. Powerful •double spring “Motor of Quality” in cast frame; sound box’De Luxe, with rubber insulation, £3B 10s. Any of these handsome machines can be bought on easy terms by paying a small deposit, and the balance on easy monthly instalments. A. E. Kilgour’s, for gramophones on easy terms. — Advt.

Speaking at the New Zealand Club, General Richardson mentioned some of the results of the visit of the Samoan Chief's last year. They had been greatly impressed with the methods of supplying water, in which Samoa is deficient, and also the 'electric lighting and town beautifying. A new dam had been built which would supply the villages for 14 miles, with water, and one village had been remodelled and electric light installed. The Samoans to-day are developing in a happy ana contented way, one of the chief reasons being that the system of domestic home rule allows them to control their own affairs. The gooa work by the medical department is shown by the increase in population, which formerly was stationary. — Press Assn.

Good news for piano buyers. Owing to a reduction in Home charges we can now offer you our Barnard pinao (in solid oak) at iseventy-five (75) guineas cash, or it can be purchased through our easy time payment system. You pay a small deposit and the balance in monthly payments, spread over one, two or three years. Then there is the Collinson (Windsor model) which has been reduced to ninety (90) guineas. This beautiful piano has a full iron frame, underdamper action, and is overstrung. The tone and touch are perfect and it stands in tune for long periods. It will pay you to call and inspect our stock. Agents for “His Master’s Voice” and “Metronola” gramophones. The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., H. G. Denne, Manager. Reef ton Agent; Mr Nicholas Lawn.—Advt.

The Buller Hospital Board 1 on Tuesday evening debated the subject of hospital fees. Mr Powell, in urging that a flat rate be adopted a® the hospital, for the whole district, said many who were treated at the hospital left without paying, and the costs fell on the ratepayers. Mr Caldwell wanted a remit for the conference, to compel every adult resident to pay £1 per annum towards the upkeep of the hospital. Mr box said a system of the kind was in vogue in the Old Country the employers being held .responsible for collecting fees from their employees. Only a thousand of the two thousand people whose names were on the roll paid for the hospital upkeep. The present system was a tax on thrift. Mr Hawes believed that £1 from each of the residents for hospital upkeep would enable the institution to be run free of other charges. It was finally decided that Mr Fox and the Secretary draw up a remit for presentation to the Hospital Conference.

Our gent’s all wool suit at 56/6 is a stunner, and with a hat at 6/11, singlet'and pants 3/6, 3/11, shirt 5/11, wool sox 3 pairs for 3/6, a man has got a good rig out cheap. For reopening of schools we are stocked with caps, badges, hose, belts ties, etc. Sale still going strong. C. Smith’s Ltd., Drapers.—Advt.