LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 July 1927, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Railway officials found a detonator in a truck of coal in the Christchurch yards (telegraphed our correspondent). • We delight in offering tempting bargains. For instance, ladies’ black kid Gloves, usually 7/6 and 8/6, now 1/11 pair; ladies’ plain black cashmere Hose, usually 3/11, now 2/11 at C. Smith. Ltd., Cash Draper, Greymouth. —Advt. Thieves paid a visit to the North Beach last night, their victim being Mr L. E. Walker, dairyman. Mr. Walker parked his milk delivery van on the road outside his residence, and, on going out about five o’clock this morning, discovered that the coils and battery had been stolen. Mrs Walker heard the noise of a car outside about one o’clock this morning, hut attached no significance to it, thinking it was some of the neighbours returning home. Special underclothing bargains at McGruer’s. Ladies’ heavy ribbed vests, shaped waists, short sleeves, now 3/11; Ladies’ Fleecy Bloomers l/lli; Ladies’ Cream Winceyette Nightdresses. now 6/11; Corsets, sizes 21 to 24in only, now 2/6 a. pair. McGruer’s, the store for value. Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

A suggestion that cut meats displayed in butcher’s :shops should bear weight tags in addition to price tags is contained in a question, notice of which was given by Mr T. M. Wilford (Hutt) in the House. Mr Wilford asked the Minister of Labour whether he will have an amendment to this effect made in the Weights and Measures Act, thus bringing it into line with the law in England and in South Africa. The enforcement of such an enactment, he said, would enable purchasers to calculate readily the price a pound they were paying for their meat.

Great Linen Sale at McGruer’s; eight days only. Begins Friday, July 22 nd. Wonderful values, being the assigned stock of a Belfast manufacturer bought by our London office at a great discount. Many new novelties in linen goods. See the windows. McGruer’s, the leading (Drapers, Greymouth and Reeiton.—Advt.

Remarking that it was of no use further financially penalising a defendant who was a poor man for failing to send his child to school, Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., said, during the course of a prosecution in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court that if defendant persisted in disobeying the law, the only alternative would be for the welfare officer to apply to the Children’s Court for an order to have the child taken care of by the Education Department and sent to school.

When in Greymouth stay at the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and commercial house, one minute from Railway Station, G.P.O. 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.

Fire totally destroyed a motor lorry on the road near Taylorville on Tuesday afternoon. The lorry, which was owned and driven by Mr S. Mclvor, of Grey mouth, was insured for £l5O in the Atlas Office.

Offering at our Winter Sale to-day: Children’s all wood Kant Shrink Singlets, usually 8/6, now 3/6; also ladies’ Fleecy-lined - Bloomers, usually. 5/11, now 3/6 at C. Smith Ltd., Cash Drapers, Greypiouth.—Advt.

Chicken pox, as well as measles is now affecting the attendances at many Christchurch schools. The infant departments and several secondary schools are especially affected by chicken pox.

Why send your car away to be painted when you can get it done at the Dispatch Foundry Motor Garage, at less cost. “Duco” painting makes a finish equal to a piece of glass, and wears like iron. By using “Duco” your car always looks new. Encourage local industry, and keep your money in the district. —Advt.

The following has been forwarded to the Minister of Internal Affairs by the Tim ar u Women’s Citizens’ Association: “This Committee is of opinion that women should be appointed to act in conjunction with the Censor of Films, and urges the Government to move in this direction.” —Press Association.

Useful lines: —Tooth Brushes, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, to 3/6 each; Brilliantine Ashes of Roses, 1/6; Ashes of Roses Rouge, 3/-; Ashes of Roses Talcum Powders, 1/6; Johnstone Baby Powders, 1/6 Three Flowers Outfits, 2/6; Piver’s Powder, 3/6, 4/6 to 8/6 a box; Ashes of Roses Perfume, 5/6; Ashes of Roses Powder, 2/6; Ashes of Roses Vanishing Cream, 2/6; Fancy Boxes of Soap (Lilac, Rose, Wallflower), 3/9 pe- box. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s Faiivy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

By a decision given at Auckland by the Teachers’ Appeal Court (Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M., Mr H. A. Parkinson, representing the New Zealand Teachers’ Institute, and Mr J. Caughlev. Auckland Education Board), it was held that before notice is served upon a teacher of the termination of engagement, the school committee should be consulted. The board contended that it had the right to give a teacher notice after the school had fallen in grade. The teacher (Miss C. L. Blakey) accordingly won the case.

New Motor. Books. —“Carburettors and Carburation, by Judge 5/-; “The Mechanism of the Car” by Judge 5/-; “The Motor Electrical Manual” 3/6; “Handbook of Carburation” by Browne 12/6; “How to Drive a Car” 3/6; “Motor Cycling” by Wyatt, 3/6: “The Motor Car and Truck” 6/6; “The Ford Electrical Equipment” 3/6; “Electricity and the Motor Car” 5/9 “The Maintenance and Running Repairs of Motor Cars” by Walford, 4/6; “The Book of the Ford Van” by Nicholson, 2/9; “Light Car Handbook” 2/6; at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

Cinema patrons who go to a theatre to enjoy a picture are often impatient while countless names of persons who assisted in the making of the film are being flashed on the screen. There is the producer, the star, other players, titlewriter, photographer, scenario artist, the person who adapted the story for the screen, and apparently countless others. The latest appears to be a “chereographist.” Now comes the question, “What is Chereography, and what is a chereographist?”

The “Four-in-Hand” 4 colour Pencil, writes in red, blue, green, and black. Why use four different pencils when you may do your work with one? The casing is strong nickel with dainty finish and has a pocket clip attached. Different colors are secured by a slight adjustment of the handle, just a half turn and push, and the colour you want is there. A child could adjust it, but it is the pencil for the accountant, bookkeeper, clerk or anyone who has use for more than one colour in pencils. The price is 4/6 each at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Leah re fils are 6d a tube. —Advt.

Some hotel patrons appear to take a peculiar delight in destroying property, but they do not always get off scot free. At one Greymouth hotel, no fewer than four windows have been wantonly broken at different times, while two doormats have been stolen. One of the latter was made of rubber, with the name of the hotel indelibly branded upon it, so that it would have been of no use to the thief. The fourth pane of glass, in a swing door, was smashed late yesterday afternoon, by a blow from a fist. The fist was badly cut in the process, as was proved by the trail of blood from it. The glass breaker was caught by the proprietor, and signed an order on his wages for 15/-, the value of the glass destroyed.

The fountain pen with the unbreakable nib. That’ sthe kind to use. This is the only Pen Nib on the market that is unconditionally guaranteed for ever. Let that fact sink in—for ever. That means that once you buy this particular make of pen you need never buy another. You get a printed guarantee with each pen purchase. “The Lifetime Pen" is made in two sizes, has a nib that writes like velvet, but with which you can get five carbon copies and is a pen that no penman should do without. The small size is 55/- large 63/- each. Come in and see these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Some good “rink” play took place at the annual meeting of the Greymouth Bowling Club recently, during the presentation of the envelopes containing orders for trophies. One member of the champion pair duly received his envelope, containing an order worth one guinea. He may be referred to as No 1. He received a request from No 2, who desired to inspect the contents of the envelope. It was passed along the table by Nos 3 and 4, and was then returned to No 1. On his arrival home, the latter presented the envelope and its contents to his wife. A few days later, she went to town, entered a shop, and purchased one guinea’s worth of goods. She took out the envelope and opened it. Instead of the order for one guinea, she found a copy of the Bowling Club’s annual report!