LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 January 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Technical School cadets, who have been in an instructional camp at Burnham, returned this afternoon.

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, January 31, as follows l —Blackball, 8 a.m. ; Ngahere, 10 a.in. Benediction at Nelson Creek at 2 p.m.—Advt.

“If the County motor-roller is put on the Kokiri road, it is likely that a diver will be required to bring ’t back.” —Cr. Blair, when the matter of sending the roller to Kokiri was being discussed at the County Council meeting yesterday afternoon.

The valuation of rateable property in Dunedin for 1926-27 amounts to £1,080,830 an increase of £78,920 on last year’s figures, while the valuation on non-rateable property has risen from £91,491 to £lol,ss3—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 1 table-cloth, 6 crepe serviettes, 6 embossed plates, with 12 greaseproof, linings, 1/9 set. Large picnic plates 2/- per dozen; crepe sdiviettes, 2/. and 4/6 per hundred. Lunch cases, 2/6, 3/3, 3/11 at A. E. Kilgour’s bookseller and stationer. —Advt.

The proposal to sell the Wellington Meat Export Company’s business to Borthwick’s was referred by the Government to the Meat Producers’ Board, which refused on the grounds of a public policy to recommend the transfer. In this, the Hon. G. Hawken, Minister of Agriculture, concurs and has informed the company. —Press Assn.

British made, best quality, mathematical sets, from 4/6 to 55/- a set. Bow spring pens, thxfie in a box, 16/6 a box; T. squares in all sizes, from 1/3 to 3/6 each. Drawing paper from 6d, 9d, to 1/3 a sheet. Celluloid set squares in three sizes, 3/6, 5/-, 7/6 a set. Celluoid protractors, 1/-. Bearwood protractors, rectangular, 1/3. Technical scales, 12 in set, 3/- a set. Combination compass, with pen, pencil and divider point 5/6. Waterproof Indian inks, 1/3 and 2/6 .The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The death took place at Westport Hospital this week of Stanley Simpson, aged 26 years, as the result of injuries received while engaged unloading a sling of cargo on. the Karamea wharf on December 24. An inquest was opened by Mr H. P. Lawry, Coroner ,and after medical evidence was taken, the inquest was adjourned for , further evidence of eye-witnesses of the accident. Deceased was a son of Mr J. R. Simpson ,of Karamea.,

Good news for piano buyers. Owing to a reduction in Home charges we can now offer you our Barnard 'pinao (in solid oak) at i&eventy-five (75) guineas cash, ot it can be purchased through our easy time payment system. You pay a small deposit ana 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 oi?v stock. Agents for “His Master’s Voice” and “Metronola” gramophones. The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., H. G. Denne, Manager. Reefton Agent; Mr Nicholas Lawn.—Advt.

The rumoured intention to remove the resident Magistrate from Westport, was discussed by the Buller Progress League this week, and it was resolved to send a written protest to the Minister of Justice. It was decided to ask the Westport Borough Council to consider the advisability of setting aside a parking ground for the cars of visiting motorists, providing water and other facilities. It was reported that the Greymouth dredge would shortly visit Westport. The passenger accommodation on the steamer Komata running between Westport and Wellington, was criticised, and it was decided to request the Union Steam Ship Company to provide a bettet service.

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

This morning’s outward, express carried 195 passengers. This afternoon’s express was unusually large, being composed of ten carriages and two vans ,and bringing JOO passengers to Grey mouth.

School books, ■ school stationery and all requisites are procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Complete stocks of all lines just opened up, come in and shop early to avoid the crush.—Advt. /

A. correspondent, possessing what an American tourist would probably term a “grouch,” writes to complain of the amount of blackberry bushes allowed to grow yithin the Borough of Greymouth. The writer suggests that the authorities should make a real, effort to rid the borough of the blackberry pest, beginning on the Town Belt.

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, Reefton, and Hokitika. —Advt.

iAs a test to /ascertain if the law requiring drivers to cany their licenses with them is being complied with in Masterton, some 76 drivers in Qpeen Street were recently required to produce their licenses to 'drive (says the Wairarapa “Daily Times”). Seventy were found to be in order and the remaining six were warned that unless they have the necessary license with them they are liable to punishment.

A Storewide Sale—Every depart- _ ment. participating. Begins Saturday, J anuary. 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.

Bennett Mahuika, a member of a well-known Westport family, died suddenly at Cape Foulwind this week. He was engaged in prop-getting for T. Murphy, and complained to a mate about being unwell. His mate told him to lie down for a while in the shade ,and went on with some' work. When he returned he found that Mahuika was unconscious. He was taken out of the bush, but shortly afterwards died. Deceased served in the Great War, and was seriously wounded. He was 40 years of age.

If you wish to save money then procure some of these goods. Startling line, coloured crepes in all shades, sale price B£d per yard; lovely check gingham's, usual price 1/6 and 1/3 sale price Ugd a yard. Stripe and fancy washing cotton fabrics, sale price 10gd and 1/ per yard. Pillow slips, large size, usual price 1/11 each, sale price each. Special bargain unbleached sheetings 80in. wide, usual price 2/11 yard, sale price 2/3 yard ; 54in. sheeting, unbleached, 1/6 yard. Roller towelling, 16in. to lOin. wide , sale price yard. White table damask 50in. wide, dice pattern, linen finish, sale price 2/3 yard. We pay 'postage on all cash orders. C. Smith, Ltd. Drapers.—Advt.

Our Kumara correspondent reports:—The Kumara Jubilee Committee have received satisfactory sports entries, there being over 200 for the chief events. The nomination date has been extended for the .convenience of the expected North Island choppers. Keen racing, interesting side-shows and a splendid meeting is expected. Interest is being displayed in the reunion, applications coming from North to the Bluff. Free trips will be given to the 1876 pioneers. Old Kumara residents living in the Grey district are advised to apply early, as a large crowd is expected. A decoration scheme has been arranged with night illuminations.

A curious and neglected relic of the past at Putiki, Wanganui, is an artificial cave cut in the sandstone of a hillside overlooking the river. It is shaped like the interior of a Gothic cathedral, with nave, aisles, transepts and choir. The roof is arched, and the clerestory or upper part of each side walL is ornamented with quatrefoils and crosses. It was made by a pioneer missionary named Richard Taylor, who died many years ago, and whose grave crowns a knoll in the old Wanganui cemetery. The cave entrance commands a wide view, and Mr Taylor used to spend much of his time there. Beyond that, very little is known about his reasons for undertaking so laborious a work. The cave is fairly well preserved, in spite of damage by weather and wandering cattle. •

Great Bargains—My prices and value defy competition. Gramophones, oi 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 cups, height 43 inches, shaped legs,- nickle-piated, double spring motor £25; Cabinet model, new registered 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 -oi 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. — ildvt.

It is said that people regard with a degree of suspicion the fish yarns of anglers, and it has been alleged that these gentlemen are rather prone to strain the facts in order to present a good story. However, a Napier angler, who has just returned from Taupo, vouches for the absolute accuracy of the following (states the “Daily Telegraph”). One day last week he proceeded to what is known as the fourraile peg—one of the favourite resorts of trout fishermen —and before mid-' day' had landed no less than eight beautiful trout. Following the usual custom, he buried them in the shingle. During the remainder of the day the proud angler fished hard but no further luck came his way. The heat was intense. Towards evening the Napierite returned to the spot where he had burned the eight speckled beauties and proceeded to unearth them. To his amazement and sorrow he found that the trout crumbled to pieces as he went to take them from the shingle. The heat of the sun during the day had cooked them to such an extent that they had the appearance of being baked 1 in an ■ oven’. It was a sad, but somewhat aviser angler, who that evenino- hit the homeward trail, minus, of course, his catch. He declares that the next time he lands fish at Taupo, he will “plant” them in a shady position so that any cooking arrangements can later be carried out on more orthodox lines.