LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 March 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Liverpool! and James mines are idle to-day, delay in the arrival of shipping being given as the reason. Work will be resumed to-morrow.

Don’t forget entries for the Reefton Show close on Saturday, March 6. — Advt.

Idolised ; criticised; scandalised; fossilized! —The four stages in the lite of a local body member, as outlined By Mr R. Burrell at Kumara yesterday.

Now showing. Our Autumn and winter millinery. 0. Smith, Ltd, Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

A town bigger than Greymouth, with suburbs stretching right to Kumara Junction. —Mr J. A. Peever’s vision of the Kumara of the future, in an optimistic speech delivered at yesterday’s banquet.

Half-price sale at McGruer’s, commencing, Saturday March 6. AU sunn mer goods for speedy clearance. Hall prices, and in cases, less than Hall prices prevail in every department. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt.

A noticeable feature of the reunion banquet at Kumara yesterday, was the ability to speak in public displayed by many of the old pioneers. They were so engrossed in their subject that tine meant nothing to them, and, like the brook, their flow of words seemed likely to go on for, ever. Musical honours succeeded-- in .stemming the tide in one instance, but the speaker had the last word, after all!

Sure to get the latest records at A. E. Kilgour’s : “Hornpipe Medley,” “Humours of Dorny Brook,” “I Love the Sunshine,” “It’s a man every time” “The Toy Drum Major,” “Shanghai,” “Silva,” “The Voyagers.” The finest selection on the Coast to choose from at A. E. Kilgour’s, Sole Greymouth agent for “His Master’s Voice,” Brunswick and Zonophone records. — Advt.

“Eh? I can’t hear you !” Tim interrupter was an old pioneer, at Kumara yesterday, as he made an ear trumpet of one hand, and gesticulated with the other across the hall in the direction of another old pioneer who ' was addressing the assemblage at the time. Ihe wearers of the Jubilee ribbon were not ones to stand on ceremony, and there were many amusing happenings during yesterday’s celebrations.

Week-end. specials from our dress department —Lovely embossed velvets, 27in. wide, 6/11 a yard; cream Fuji silk, 30in wide, beautiful quality, only 2/11 a yard; navy fine coating serge, Pries tlefy’s fast .Indigo (Hyes, 54>in wide, 12/6 a yd.; extra special navy serge, fine twill, fast Indigo dye, 54in wide, a splendid serge for costumes and college wear, only 9/11 a. yd. ; navy dress flannel, 54in wide, 7/11 a yard. 0. Smith, Drapers. —Advt.

At a meeting of the Westland Power Board yesterday, proposals were put forward for generating electricity to supply the district between’ Kumara aaid Hokitika, and application was made for permission to reticulate this portion of the district. The application has been approved. It is understood that a considerable amount of the power will be used in connection with two large mining ventures in the vicinity of Stafford.

Seasonable lines you may want. Jam pot covers, 25 in packet, 4d a packet; crepe serviettes, 25 in packet, 9d and 1/- pkt.; Picnic plates, in three sizes, 1/-. 1/3, 1/9 a doz. ; paper d’oyles, 9d, 1/-, 1/3 a doz. Packets of 48 assorted sizes, 1/- pkt. Confetti, 3d a pkt. Wedding cake boxes, 5/6 a doz.; wedding invitations cards and envelopes, 2/- and 3/- a box. Best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui stree* —Advt.

The achievements of two generations were the subject of several references during the reunion banquet at Kumara yesterday. Champions of the past doubted whether the young men of to-day could have stood up so well to the hardships of the early days; the supporters of the present retaliated by asking whether the past generation could have excelled the feats of the boys of to-day in the Great War. The debate was drawn.

Travelling requisites. Only the best kept. Bought direct from the makers. Solid leather suit cases, large size, 65/-, 70/-; fiberkane suit cases, all size’s, 11/6, 12/6, 13/6; fiberkane lunch cases 2/6, 3/3, 4/6; fiberkane attache cases 6/11, 7/11, 8/11. Best leather straps, with handles, 3/11; leather handles for bags, parcels, etc at A. E. Kilgour’s, for all leather goods bought direct from the makers. — Advt.

, Speaking at the official Government luncheon to the principal officers of the visiting Australian squadron at Wellington yesterday, Sir Francis Bell, referring to the navy, said that it would always be the first line of defence. It was realised that the time bad come when Australia and New Zealand should bea’r a great share of contributions towards defence of this portion of the Empire. He pointed to the extension of the mandates by Australia and New Zealand over the surrounding islands, and referred to the union of the two countries which destiny probably held in store. Commander replying, commended Sir Fraiicis Bell’s ideals and recommended all forces combining in the defence of the great Empire to wQiich all belonged.

“Are you the reporter who beat the Prime Minister for his two flounders at Raetihi some time ago?” remarked a resident to a Wanganui “Herald’’ representative at Raetihi. “Not guilty” pleaded the scribe, who elicited more information about the flounders. The resident stated that when the Hon. Mr Cbates was Minister of Public Works he paid a visit to Raetihi. Next morning a dainty breakfast of fried flounder was prepared for the honoured (guest. A Wanganui reporter entered the dining-room for breakfast, and the waitress, 'mistaking him for the Minister, handed him the plate flounders, which the scribe smilingly acknowledged, and proceeded to deal with them in a business-like manner, his appetite being whetted by the bracing morning air. What happened in the culinary department when the mista/ke was found out has not been made public.

The Hotel t 0 day at when in GreJmouth, is the Royal, close to the Railway Sation. FixsA 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.

Beards, black, brown, and white; long, short, atid medium; were fashionable at Kumara yesterday, while moustaches were to be seen at every street corner. The scene would have made an excellent nio’tif for a picture entitled, “A Barber’s Dream of Paradise.”

Commencing, Saturday, March 6. Half-price days at McGruer’s. Drastic reductions. Room must be found for new Autumn shipments. Half-price specials in every department. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt.

The “death trap,” otherwise the Tereinakau railway and traffic bridge, is still in operation, Rev. Father Finnerty, of Kumara, is the latest motorist to escape death by inches. When half-way across the bridge yesterday, the train made its unexpected appearance. Fortunately the train was travelling slowly, aud he was able to accelerate sufficiently to reach safety -in time.

New novels at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “The Goose Woman.” by Rex Beach, 6/-; ‘‘To-morrow’s Tangle,” byl Pedlar, 6/-; “The Flight of the Heron” by Vroster, 6/-; “A Man Under Authority” by Ethel Dell, 6/-; ‘“David Blaise” by Benson, 2/6; “More About the Doctor” bv Cameron, 2/6; “The Golden Road”" by Montgomery, 2/6; “And It Was So” by Graham, 2/6; “The Story Girl” by Montgomtery, 2/6; “Breakers on the Sand” by Graham, 2/6; “The Magic of Love” by Annie Swan, 3/6. —Advt.

On Saturday the postponed State Collieries annual picnic will be held at the Seven-Mile, where tea, sugar and milk will be provided free. Motors will convey the picnickers from Dunollie to the Seven-Milc, while trains leave both Greymouth and Rewanui for Dunollie at 9 a.m. Subscribers’ children under fifteen will be transported free, while the motor fare for adults is Is. The picnic should prove very enjoyable.

Gramophones on easy terms. Two cabinet models, superior British manufacture, bought direst from the makers. No. 751 A Pedestal Model, Chippendale stylo, fitted with dome-shaped lid, record cupboard and needle cups; height 43 inches. £25. No. 2798 Cabinet Jacobean Period Model, solid oak, large compartment for record albums powerful double spring motor £25 Either of these perfect tone models forwarded to your home at once by paying a small deposit and the balance on easy monthly instalments. A. E. Kilgour, for gramophones on easy terms. —Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Cobden School Committee was held in the schoolroom, lalst evening. Present: Messrs Millar (chairman), Jones (secretary), Black, McLauchlin, Duncan. The Headmaster reported on the obtaining of netting for the gymnasium windows. It was decided to procure sufficient for this purpose. It was reported that Board’s foreman had attended to the pump .and that the upper tank was now working satisfactorily. The treasurer reported on the financial position showing that the committee had had a successful year.

‘‘The boy is quite honest,” said an indignant mother at the Petone Juvenile Court, after her boy had practically admitted stealing a watch from a house which he had visited in the course of his duties. “He may be a good boy generally, hut he was clearlynot honest on this occasion. I do not believe his story that he picked up the watch on the footpath, and he would have been thought more of if he had made a full confession. In any case it was his duty to take the watch to the police if he found it. A person who retains possession of found property may be held to be guilty of theft .1 hope' you will not encourage the boy in his wrong outlook,” said Mr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M.

. “It’s an ill wind that blows, nobody any good,” states the old adage, and so it seems with the blackberry question. While the Government is spending thousands of pounds annually iu searching for some means of eradication, enterprising Gisborne youths make considerable pocket money out of the berries. At least so one member , informed a meeting of the Poverty Bay executive of the Farmers’ Union recently, when considerable discussion ensued regarding the dread question of the “forbidden fruit.” One member said that one boy had collected over lewt. of fruit off' one patch this year and had received 6d per lb for it. On. another patch, he stated, meh, women and children were picking berries all day long .

New text books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “Daily Mail Year Book,” 1/6; “The Practical Engineer’s Mechanical Pocket Book and Diary for 1926,” 3/-; “British Oil Engines” by Tookey, new edition, 3/6; “Spon’s Electrical Pocket Book” 10/6; “Practical Electrical Wiring for Lighting Installations” by » Metcalfe, 8/6; “Practical Electrical Engineering for Elementary Students” by Ibbetson, 3/9; “Alternating Currents” by A. Hay, 9/6; “Induction Coil Design” by McCodd, 21/-“Simple Furnishing and Arrangement” by Gloag, 10/; “Simple Schemes for Decoration” by Gloag, 7/6; “Pumps and Pumping Machinery” by Colyer, two volumes, 37/6 the set; “The Construction of the Morem Locomotive”, by Hughes, 12/6; “Pumping and Water .Power” by Bradley, 8/6; “Steam Turbines and Engines” by Walker, 14/6. —Advt.

The old problem about a. hen and a half laying an egg and a half in a day and a half bado fair to be eclipsed in the Compensation Court (says the Marlborough “Express”), when a sheepfarmer said he estimated that certain country would carry half a ewe to the acre. Learned counsel commented that half a ewe to the acre was equivalent to an acre to half a ewe, and the Bench gravely nodded its agreement to this profundity of mathematics. Counsel then went on to claim that half a ewe to the acre for twelve months was equivalent to a ewe to the acre for six months, and his Honor observed that that would be a good idea, as, according to counsel, the country would cany a ewe to the acre for six months and could be spelled for the remaining six months of the year. Counsel revolved the problem for some time, but finally abandoned the subject with the weighty observance that in any case half a ewe to the acre was—well, half a ewe to the acre !