LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 December 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Two thousand, five hundred tons of coal were transported from the West Coast through the Otira ttlnnel yesterday.

The Matriculation examinations commenced this morning in- Greymouth. Over forty candidates presented themselves for examination. Archdeacon Carr is supervisor.

Ambrosia Chocolate. Creamy, wholesome and pure. "The Glory of Devon in a packet.” Try a Jib slab.—4o.

The Opotiki Borough Council decided to set apart a camping, area for touring motorists, in a park in tlie borough, and to take steps to provide conveniences.—Press Assn.

Mr W. A. Judkih’s special prize for the most improved pupil ill the Woodwork section at tile Manual aild Technical branch of the Primary Schools in the Grcyniouth District Centre, was won by Donald Ellery, a Standard VI pupil of the Greymouth Main School.

Xmas Gifts 20/ worth for 18/; 10/ worth for 9/ —A special inducement for you to buy now. Our large store is overcrowded with Xmas presents. There you will find many suitable and useful gifts for man, woman and child. Xmas Concession Fair now on. We give you a cash refund of 2/ for every 20/ spent. McGruer’s Headquarters for Xmas Gifts, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt.

During November 1926, 9.5 inches of rain was recorded. Rain fell on 19 days, the maximum fall being 2.26 inches on November 4. The fall for the corresponding period last year, was 11.28 inches, which fell on 25 days, the maximum fall being 2.37 inches.

Xmas Concession Fair now on—2o/ worth of Xmas Presents for 18/; 10/ worth for 9/. A special inducement for you to buy now before the final rush. By choosing now you get the pick of the stocks, and are able to select in comfort the gifts you know will please your friends. —Headquarters for Xmas Presents,, McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. — Advt.

Four more of the West Coast sawmills, cutting white pine, will close for three months, next Saturday, owing to few orders for their produce being forthcoming. Orders are available for 12 by 1 inch board, but it is not economical to cut one sized boards only, and there is no present demand for second class- white pine. The outlook does not suggest that any improvement in conditions is likely in the near future. One prominent timber man laconically remarked today that the timber industry was “up the putty!” '

Something new and novel for the boys and girls. “The Mobaco,” “Building Sets” are most interesting and entertaining, calling forth the latent ingenuity and originality that is in every youth. Indeed, the adult may be as fascinated with this entrancing game that makes such a strong appeal to everybody. "Made in five different sizes at 5/6, 12/6, 17/6, and 35/- each. Each part is numbered and made of strong durable material. This line is entirely new and worthy of your inspection. It makes the ideal gift for Xmas presentation. B. Dixon, Tainui Street is the sole West Coast agent.—Advt.

A three weeks’ police search in Sydney for a man wanted in New Zealand, ended last week at the top of a ladder at Coog.ee. The man was charged at Wellington with breaking and entering and released on a £2OO bail, and absconded. The New Zealand authorities believed he had gone to Sydney, consequently Detectives Sherringham and Cumes were deputed to search. They traced him to Newcastle, but when inquiries were made there by the local police he had disappeared again. The same detectives subsequently found the man at Coogee. He was painting a new building and was pointed out to them on the top of a ladder on the second floor.- The detectives climbed the ladder and interviewed him on the spot, subsequently arresting him on a provisional Warrant. He ad- , mitted his identity, and suggested he would do some free painting for the New Zealand Government.

Dependable Qualities in Leather Goods. That has always been our aim and to-day we hold the name of giving the very best values in Ladies’ Hand Bags, Manicure Sets, Sewing Sets, Writing Folios and Cases, Toilet Cases, Purses, Wrist Bags, Wrist Purses, Gent’s Pocket Wallets, Gent’s Letter Cases, Brush Sets, and the (hundred and one lines in Leather Goods. Then you may want books for presentation. Well, once again, we say that we have the largest 1 stocks on the Coast to select from, and the lowest prices in the Dominion. Our window displays show but a small part of the large stocks' we carry, so you are invited to come inside and inspect our large stocks of Xmas Gift Goods. You are not asked to buy, you may have anything put aside till later, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street, Opposite Public Trust Office. —Advt.

By the sending of certain examination papers from Wellington by steamer to Greymouth recently, candidates who presented themselves for examination were chagrined to fihd the papers had not arrived. Mr. Seddon, M.P., was ; approached on the matter and suggested to the Post-master-General that urgent mail be sent by way of the ferry service via Lyttelton. Mr. Seddon received the following reply from the Hon. W. Nosworthy continuation of my letter of the 15th instant on the subject of despatch of mails from Wellington >for Greymouth; I beg to inforin: you that mails were despatched to Greymouth last month by: "the “Kaiapoi,” “Kiwitea,” and “Kaimai” in the. belief that they would reach Greymouth earlier than they would were they despatched via the Lyttelton ferry service. Owing to the Grey River bar being unworkable, however, my Department’s hopes in this conhectibn were not realised. The trouble will not recur as instructions have been :given that the' services of 'dirtectsteamer's for the conveyance of Grey-( inoufli mails are not io be utilised ini flit lire.” I

When in Greymoiith .stay at the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and 3ommerciai bruise; one minute from Railway Station, G.P.0., and Banks. Superior service, excellent table. Papers delivered to bedroom with morning tea. Speight’s and Monteith’s Ales on tap. E. J. Kiely, Proprietor.— Advt.

To-day is the anniversary of Westland, and a holiday was observed by the banks and public 'offices. ' '■

Pascall’s Fruit Salad. An original Confection—-irresistibly delicious. Try a Jib. You’ll buy more.—39;

Baty Bros., Ltd., of Coal Creek, have reduced froili to-day the price of milk to 6d per quart delivered. '•

Kilgour’s. lay-by system-—you pay a small deposit.—Advt. ‘

Three cases of diphtheria and one of tuberculosis Were notified in'.the West Coast Health District during the week ended at noon Oil' Monday!

Pascall’s Barley Sugar delights young and old —pure and healthful; Procurable in the usual small jars— Save the Coupons,—3B.

The Railway Department ■ has /arranged for the 1:5 p.rrt. -ti'fein from Blackball and the 9.10 p.m. train from Greymouth to stop at Ornoto Oil Saturdays to pick up and set down passengers respectively. /

Bottled Candies Pascall’s dainty Confections in convenient packages for the sea voyage OF friends in hospital. Pure and Wholesome,—4l.

An Unusual passenger to Auckland by the Tofua from the islands yesterday wus a large live turtle. It appeared to be unhappy on the deck of the Vessel, With a sack covering. it’s commodious yellow back. It was consigned to a local hotel.

Children’s “Pioneer” tricycles, ball bearing rubber-tyred wheels, 65/-, 77/6. 85/- to 95/-; “Pioneer” automobiles for children, £6 10s and £lO ss; “Tinker Toys” and Meccano sets, 5/6, 7/6, 12/6 to 70/- each.- I'ay a ’small, deposit and have ahy of the above reserved for you till Xmas. A. E. Kilgour, fancy goods and toy depot, Mawhera Quay.—Aavt.

The New Zealand delegates to the Empire Parliamentary Congress, Hon. J. Barr, and Messrs J. S. Dickson, Veitch, and 'M. J. Savage, returned to Auckland by the Uliniaroa front Sydney last night, after an absence of eleven weeks. They' are enthusiastic about the wariiith of the reception they received in Australia, and said that every facility was given them to gain all possible information about the country.—Press Assn.

So many customers leave their Xmas shopping to the last that railways, and boats become so congested that delay in transit is almost inevitable. Will you therefore please make up your order for Xmas gifts and prizes and let us have it with the least possible delay. Thanking you in anticipation. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer. The shop for presents and prizes.—Advt.

Interviewed regarding a Wellington movement to have fish shops closed against flies, the same as butchers’ shops, the Minister of Public Health says it would never do. He was so assured by officers in whom he had the utmost confidence. Fish was .entirely different from meat. Fish should be kept moist, and flies would not attack a moist surface. To keep meat moist would injure it as a food substance. If fish were enclosed, it might soon reach a state where the odour would be intolerable. If proper care were exercised by the shopkeeper there should be no complaints. Fish should be watered frequently.

Christmas Gifts for young and old. Fashionable ladies’ hand bags from 7/6 to 22/6; Decorations for Christmas trees etc. at 4|d each; Large assortments of crepe de chine bows and ties in all the leading shades; Georgette and crepe de chine jacots in cream and coffee shades. The very latest in champagne kid gloves with fancy gauntlets. New lines of holo proof snk hose in shades of grain peach, champagne blush, French nude at 6/11 pair.—C. Smith, Ltd, Greymouth, The House for Christmas presents.—Advt.

There was a large attendance of members of the Morrinsville Agricultural and Pastoral Society at a meeting to consider a motion and resolution at present on the books that no publicahs’ privilege be allowed on the showground, be rescinded, and that the matter of granting such privilege be considered. After considerable discussion, in which it whs stated that if the resolution were carried, there was a likelihood of many Prohibitionist members withdrawing from the Society, the motion was lost, by a two to one majority, some members not voting. The Show will be "dry” as previously (telegraphed our correspondent).

A decision decided “certainly unbeatable value” 1000 pure linen TeaTowels 3 for 2/11; 1000 pure linen Glass Towels 3 for 2/11, procurable only from C. Smith Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Ladies’ hand bags direct from thi makers in all the latest .styles, are being shown at A. E. Kilgour’s fancy goods emporium. The values are out standing. A most wonderful selection. —Advt.

Kilgour’s for the latest in Xmas stationery boxes. —1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 4/6, 8/6, 12/6 to 27/6 each ; fountain pens, 2/6, 4/6, 7/6, 12/6, 21/-, 25/- to 35/-; ladies’ and gent's dressing cases, 12/6, 17/6, 25/-, 30/-, to 130/-; gent’s shaving stands, 2/6, 5/6, 7/6 to 45/- each; ladies’ hand mirrors, 2/6, 3/6, 5/6, 12/6 to 65/- each ; manicure sets, 8/6, 12/6, 15/-, 20/- to 65/-. A. E. Kilgour’s for Xmas presents and prizes.— Advt.

Special values in Xmas Presentation Goods at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Direct importations from the Home factories enable us to give tlie very best value procurable for your money. Oux’ stocks of Fancy Goods etc., Books, are the largest shown on the Coast and the values offered are equal and better than you will get in the large cities. The latest productions iii all lines are herb for your inspection. . Your inspection of bur large stocks is invited. Everything is marked in plain figues, and our* service is at your disposal.— Advt.