LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 May 1927, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The valuation list for the Borough of Brunner for the year 1927 is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Chambers, Brunnerton.

Hard to beat and a treat to eat—“Rowntrees” Delicious English Chocolates 3/- per lb at at O.K. Marble Bar, corner Mackay and Albert Streets. —Advt.

“When the meter reader tendered his resignation 65 men applied for his job,” said the clerk at last week’s meeting of the Heathcote County Council. Another shipment of real linen tea rowels, 3 for 2/11; also real linen check glass towels, 3 for 2/11. C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymonth — Advt.

There are regrettable evidences of wanton destruction in King Domain, where the seat placed there for the use of visitors has been broken to pieces, and trees have been chopped down along the patch which leads into the bush.

Buy your new winter underwear at McGruer’s Fire Sale. There you will save money on every article and you can depend on getting a wide selection Drastic reductions for seven days. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt.

That many parents are very thoughtless, and do not realise the necessity for the regular attendance of their children at school,, was an assertion made by Attendance Officer J. C. Masters, in conversation with a “Star” reporter to-day. He added that they generally responded satisfactorily to a warning note from him, and tliat although he sent out 150 such warnings last month, he had to take further action in only six cases.

Let your gift be crockery or ornaments. The gift that will give day service is the most appreciated and the best that money can buy. Visit A. E. Kilgour’s store and you will find hundreds of gift selections. None of them excessively costly, for reasonable prices are at A. E. Kilgour’s. Bring your gift list along to-day.—Advt.

The coining of age of the Wellington Teachers’ training college is being celebrated. A function was held this morning at which the Minister (Mr Wright) was present. He referred to the distinguished careers of many connected with the college, and said that the progressive improvement had been shown in the training of teachers and education policy generally.—Press Association.

The world’s best, books. My collection is a very comprehensible one and includes an extensive range of authors and subjects. Also a large range of children’s annuals at reduced prices. If I do not happen to have the book, 1 will gladly order it for you. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Mr Seddon, M.P., has received advice from the Minister of'Mines to the effect that in connection with the application of the Alexander Reefs Mines Dtd., for the construction of a live feet road, from the point where Brown Creek crosses the surveyed road to the mine camp at. Alexander River, a report on the matter lias come to hand and the question of providing assistance will lie considered when the Public Works Estimates are being made.

School-Holidays, boys and girls at home. —How to interest and amuse them, that’s the question? Give them books. Books that, interest and instruct. Books that will make them happy and jolly. Good healthy literature that you may have no qualms about putting into their hands. That’s the kind that is stocked at B. Dixon’s. Tainui Street. Picture Books from 3d, to 3/6 each.. Story Books from 1/to 7/6 each. Reward and prize books front 6 to 6/6 each. Books to suit all ages from the baby upwards. Thousands of them to choose from. Come in and inspect them. —Advt.

When a visitor to an hotel during prohibited Lours hears the approach of the police, and dives under a table in the effort to escape the eagle eye of the law, he should always remember to tuck his feet under him. A visitor to the Albion Hotel at Wallsend neglected the above precaution one night recently, with the result that Constable Rodgers saw two boots protruding from beneath the table! The owner of the boots was ordered to pay 10/- at the Greymouth Court today.

When in Greymonth stay at the Hotel Dominion, the spoiling and commercial house, one minute from Railway Station, G.P.Q. 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.

Between 80 and 90 infantry from the West Coast, members of the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regiment, will go into camp at Burnham on May 28. The Nelson Mounted Rifles will go into camp at Blenheim about May 15 for ten days. Some members will trek over 100 miles for the purpose.

We are showing men’s all wool warm Tweed Overcoats in all the newest styles and materials from 55/-, 63/-, 70/- to 125/-, also Gaberdine Raincoats. Great value 55/- to 115/-. Rubber lined 31/6. C. Smith, Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt.

In the course of football matches, the players are frequently in trouble, both in connection with their persons and their clothing, but it is seldom that the referee has a mishap. In the senior Rugby match at Victoria Park on Saturday, it was noticed that the sole on one of the referee’s boots had partly come adrift, and was flapping in the air every time he raised his foot. He continued for some time under the handicap, but then stopped the game and asked for his shoes. They were not immediately forthcoming, however, so he ripped the sole off his boot, and carried on for tthe remainder of the game without it.

New Books at B. Dixon’s. —“Cherry Square” by Grace Richmond, 6/-; “Blind Corner” by Yates, 6/-; “The Wolf Pack” by Cullum, 6/9, “The City of the Seven Palms” by Buchanan, 6/-; “The Passerby” by Ethel M. Dell, 3/6; “The Flight of the Heron” by Broster, 3/6; “Siege Perilous” by Maud Diver, 2/6; “Little Ships” by Kathleen Norris, 2/6; “Hidden Hands” by Le Quex. 2/6; “The Mystery of No 1” by Horler, 2/6; “The Enchanted Hill” by Peter B. Kyne 2/6; “Spoilt Music" by Ruby Ayres. “The Call of the Canyon" by Zane Gi-ey, 2/6; “Stolen Idols” by Oppenheim, 2/6; “The Soul of China.” by Miln, 2/6; “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” by Mary Johnston, 2/6; “Great Stories of the World” contains 178 complete stories, the masterpieces' of short stories, 9/6. —Advt.

The annual meeting of the Westport School of Mines was held last week. Mr J. Bradley was re-elected' as president and Mr J. C. Brown as vicepresident. The following were elected members of the Council: Messrs J. Bradley, J. C. Brown, E. R. Fox, J. Enright, S. Strachan, T. McGhee, C. Strongman, A. Marshall, L. Jenkinson, F. Wood, C. Beilby, H. Lovell, L. Powich, G. H. Gothard, the Director and the Secretary. Mr P. A. Struthers was re-elected auditor. The rules of the School, which were made in 1897, came up for discussion, and it was decided to have the same revised at a special meeting of the Council.

Table Games for Winter Evenings for the Children. —Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, Motoring, Tobagganing, Scouting, The Down Mail, Highwaymen, Mount Everest, Steeplechase, Halma, Old Maid, Happy Families, Snap, Hurry-Scurry, Big Game Hunting, Gliding, Flight Around the World, Sinnet, Coalmine. The Luck Ten 1/each. Draught Boards 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 3/- each. Draughtsmen 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-. Chessmen 7/6, 15/-, 30/a set. Table Tenuis 5/-, 7/6, 12/6, 15/-, 17/6, 19/6. Table Croquet 3/-, 4/6, 20/-. Cueping 7/6, Bagatelle 2/6, 4/6, Bombird 7/6, Skilly 7/6, Flockey 2/-, Helter Skelter 2/-, Blow Football 2/-, Football 2/-, Royal Race Game 2/-, 2/6, 6/6, Magnetic Fishing 1/-, 3/6. Large assortment to choose from at B. Dixon’s Tainui Street. —Advt.

The scene was laid at Arahura, and the time was yesterday. The “props” included a motor car, and the principal actors were three motorists. One of the rear tyres had developed lung trouble, and was as flat as a pancake. The spare tyre was got ready, but the discovery was then made that the jack had been left in the garage. A baulk of timber was secured to act as a lever, and some blocks were being placed in position under the car, when the cast was augmented by two Maoris. With the genial courtesy of their race, Tuhuru and George at once offered assistance. The absence of a jack was explained to them, but Tuhuru was frankly contemptuous of such mechanical aids. Seizing the hub of the rear wheel, he brought a hefty set of muscles into action, and lifted the heavy car clear off the ground until it was blocked up. While repairs were completed, the Maori Samson confided that he was te triver of a four-ton lorry. Perhaps he picks that up and tucks it under his arm vhen it won’t start!

Hurry up, Jack —You’re missing lots of fun. When young people gather together for a jollification, there’s nothing like a few games that everyone may join in.—Cards 1/3, 2/- and 4/6 per packet. Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, Parcheesi, Ding Dong Football, Tidley Winks, Hazard, Roulette, Draughts and Board, all 1/- each. Card Games, Snap, Spelling Bee, Old Maid, Funny Family, 1/- per packet. Dominoes 1/3, 2/- and 2/6. Mechanical Yacht Race, In and Out, Foot It, Game of Goose, Football, Ludo, Wireless, Two Naughty Boys, Bom Bird, Bl’nd P’g, The Wonders of the Deep, Highwaymen. Toot ’root. Steeplechase. Sinnet, Mount Everest. Snakes and Badders, Scouting, Gliding, all 2/- each. Answers, the great game of skill. 3/6 each. Bridge Scorers, Cribbage boards, also supplied. Table Tennis, 1/11, 2/3, 3/6, 4 Z 6, 6/6 to 17/6 each. Obtainable from A.. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Mr IT. E. Holland. M.P., has received the following communications from the Minister of Public Works: —“With reference to our interview of the 6th. ultimo when you raised the question of a Government contribution of £lO towards the cost, of the Canoe Creek Bridge, which was erected by the farmers, I have to advise that, upon making further enquiries, I found that the farmers are not now charging the public for using this bridge, and, as there appears to be no doubt that the bridge has been a boon to the settlers and the travelling public generally, 1 have pleasure in. informing you that I have approved payment of £lO to the Punakaikai Branch of the Farmers’ Union. Authority for this sum is being issued to the District Engineer at Greymouth. With further reference to your representations on behalf of the Inangahua County Council requesting that a store-room be erected at Ikamatua railway station on the site formerly occupied by the refreshment room, my enquiries indicate that the traffic handled at Ikamatua does not warrant, the provision of a special storeroom for van goods and I regret that this cannot be authorised.”

We have been specialists in things pertaining to music for over 44 years, and therefore know what the public require. We have the widest range of pianos, Broadwood, Collard and Collard, Steinway, Lipp, Bell, Saines, Collinson, Barnard —the best that can be built. We stock the best gramophones, “His Master’s Voice,” prices £ll up to £7O. The only instrument that gives the true tone value of the bass and treble in its production. We hold the largest and most varied stock of records, songs, sheet music, and accessories, and we can send you a tuner at a moment’s notice. Bristol, Tainui Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

Word was received on Saturday evening that Bob Galbraith, a son of Mr and Mrs J. P. Galbraith of Karoro. had been successful in winning the boys’ song at the Christchurch competitions.

Try Rowntrees Gums and Pastilles for sore throats, coughs and colds. A new shipment just arrived. Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar, corner Mackay and Albert Streets. —Advt.

So far as those present at a Greymouth auction sale the other day are concerned, the memory of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon is very faded. A large painting of the late statesman was, it is reported, put up for sale, but bids were very scarce, the “lot” eventually being knocked down for two shillings.

The very utmost that money can buy is yours if you visit McGruer’s drastic seven days’ clearance of new winter goods. Every direct steamer from London brings new goods to our busy store. Every article is priced to sell quickly. We have no room' to store goods. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt.

Motorists, as a class, receive a great deal of criticism, some of which it must be admitted, is deserved. They have the virtue, however, with only occasional exceptions, of standing by each other when in trouble, and that is, perhaps, the highest test of friendship. A party of motorists on the main road south of Greymonth stopped their car yesterday in order to enjoy a quiet smoke. Of the seven cars who passed, only one driver failed to enquire whether a breakdown had occurred, and whether they could be of any assistance.