LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 September 1927, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Excavations in Victoria Street, Wellington, revealed a buried boat 35 feet long, built of heart of Kauri and little the worse for wear. Nearby is the heart of a totara wall used for the first reclamation in 1852. The wood is still perfectly sound after 75 years underground.—Press Assn.

See our special display of New Zea-land-made travelling rugs and suit cases. Specially reduced prices during Shopping Week. McGruer’s, Greymouth. —Advt.

Two black swans, that had apparent"missed their way home,” were sporting themselves in the Grey River this morning, and were the centre of attraction to an admiring group on.the wharf. The birds swam down the river past, the shipping, and then, flew off, probably making for their sanctuary.

Lovers of a good wholesome beverage should try McGavin’s Oatmalt Stout. It is considered the finest brewed article in New Zealand. Griffen and Smith Ltd., the local agents, inform us their sales for same are phenomenal.—Advt.

With a view to testing the vitality of the earwig, a resident of the Upper Clutha, near Pembroke, recently carried out a test, with remarkable results (says the Cromwell "Argus”). On May 1 he placed two full-grown earwigs in a tobacco tin, with only a small hole in the top for air. He has guarded the tin carefully ever since, and occasionally examined the prisoners. Just a week ago he opened the tin in the presence of some visitors, and the two earwigs were as lively and frisky as ever. They had been absolutely without food for just five months, but evidently with little effect on their vitality.

Special window displays of Spring Millinery, Dainty Frocks, Floral voiles. Free value judging competition in conjunction with Shopping Week at C. Smith, Ltd., Cash Drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court. Westport, on Wednesday, A. Peverell and Co., of Christchurch, proceeded against Mrs Harden, claiming £75 commission (five per cent on £1500) on the sale of certain chattels on her behalf to Mr. C. E. Samuels; also against Messrs W. T. Slee and J. A. Hughes, claiming £23 8/- commission on the sale of the lease of the Empire Hotel, Westport. Defendants were trustees for the hotel, the lease of which was sold by plaintiff to Samuels in January last. After hearing lengthy evidence, Mr W. Meldrum, S.M. gave judgment in favour of plaintiff for the amounts claimed, with £lO 14/- costs in the £75 claim and £8 5/6 costs on the £23 8/- claim.

B. Dixon, Bookseller, of Tainui St., has pleasure in announcing to his numerous clients and the public in general that a Book Club has been added as a branch of his business in Tainui Street. Lovers of good books will now have access to the best and latest of Book of Travel, Theology, Philosophy, History, Biography and Fiction. As all books will be issued in neat antiseptic cloth cover wrappers, it will be a pleasure to handle them. Special arrangements have been made for country clients. Do not confound our effort with the ordinary circulating library, we do not include reprints in our lists. —Advt.

That it was a fallacy that to be a good toe dancer one must start young was mentioned at the competitions at Gisborne by the judge, Miss Madeline Vyner, of Wellington, who stated that one of the competitors was too young as the bones and muscles of her feet and legs had not developed sufficiently. It was the judge’s opinion that a child should not commence toe dancing until she was at least nine years of age, - and it would do no harm to wait until the age of 12 or 14 years had been reached. It was not the child she had previously mentioned that she was speaking of, particularly, but the general theory, and it was not a matter of artistry, but of the health of the child.

Useful Gardening Books.—“ Dahlias, Gladioli and Begonias” by Thomas, 2/-; “Roses for Amateurs” by Thomas, 2/-; “Chrysanthemums for Amateurs” by Thomas, 2/-; “Fruit Culture for Amateurs” by Wright, 2/-; “Rose Gardening in New Zealand” by Young, 2/6; “The Easy Guide to New Zealand Gardening” by Lockhart, 2/-; “Rock Gardening in New Zealand” by Tannock 3/6; “Climbing and Rambling Roses” by Thomas, 1/-; “Carnation Culture” by Ravenscott, 2/-; “Perpetual Carnations” by Cook 2/-; “The Cultivation of New Zealand Plants” by Cockayne, 4/6. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

A mute but eloquent relic of Auckland’s pre-pakeha days is treasured by a “shack” resident of Rangitoto. When preparing the site for his summer cottage, he unearthed the obvious remains of an old Maori “hangi,” or stone oven, the carefully-arranged circular water-worn stones being still in place. Around it were heaps of pipi and oyster shells, the succulent contents of which had in years gone by delighted the gourmands at many tribal feasts. From strictly utilitarian motives the prospective occupier of this ancient feasting ground sieved some of the shell to provide sand for a concrete mixture he had in hand. To his astonishment, among the larger particles left on the sieve there appeared a sixpence and some old bone buttons. The coin bore the image of King George 111. and the plain date of 120 years ago, long before the first pioneer pitched his ten on the Waitemata’s shores. Imagination quite fairly pictures the relics as being all that is left of some unfortunate pakeha who was compelled to entertain his hosts in those old times when “long pig” was regarded as the | choicest titbit of the menu, and especially so when cooked “en barbecue,” of which process the coin and buttons are the sole suggestive survivors.

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.

Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoir during August totalled £ll2 0/6. Stock was dealt with as follows: Cows 28 (five condemned), bullocks 174, sheep 501, pigs 28, calves 8.

Thirty cases of new goods just arrived. The very latest in reppe coats, silk frocks, crin hats. A splendid selection of dress goods in reppes, dainty voiles, art silk, Fuji silks now showing at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Nearly 2000 books were issued to subscribers of the Greymouth Municipal Library during August, the total being 1944. Tickets issued numbered 26, and 20 books were placed on the shelves.

Special shopping attraction. End of sale bargains in general drapery, clothing, hosiery, gloves, dress materials, wearing apparel, etc. at McGruer’s, the busy drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

In the recent breach of promise case, Turner v. Duncan, both formerly of Westport, which was to be heard at the Supreme Court, Wanganui, plaintiff claimed £250 damages and costs. . The case was settled out' of court, the defendant paying £35 to cover all damages and costs.

Rebuilding sale. One month only; everything to be sold at bargain prices. Dolls 50 per cent, cheaper. It will pay mothers to inspect these goods. Wonderful value. Cheap books have been reduced from 1/- to three for 1/6; Hair Brushes, Vases, Photo Frames, reduced at less than cost. These must be cleared; also many other valuable lines. Wm. Reid, Statoiner and Fancy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Three youth, William Hawes, Francis Owen Jones and Arthur Jost, were charged before the Magistrate, Mr. W. Meldrum, at Westport on Wednesday with stealing three boxes of chocolates. Hawes pleaded guilty and the other two not guilty. Sen.-Sergeant McCarthy said that Hawes and Jost, who had been to a dance visited the shop and took boxes of chocolates and gave some to Jones. The value had been returned. Mr v Lovell said that Jones did not know that the chocolates were stolen. The Magistrate thought Jones, as the older youth, was more to blame than the other and should have prevented the theft. The two younger boys would be convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon and Jones would be convicted and ordered to pay 10/- witnesses’ expenses. An application to suppress the names was refused. The Magistrate held that Jones should have restrained the other two, who had been up before the Court before.

up.—A large and varied stock of the latest Dean’s Hygienic Novelties. True to life dolls (as purchased by H.M. Queen Mary), Gallopin’ Gus, Dismal Desmond, Princess Dolls, Tibby My Cat (all sizes). Sunbonnet Babies, walk and talk; Rip, Cuddle Me Dolls, Plush Toys, Googley Ducks, Master Puck, Play Balls, John Bull, Pete, My Dog. Join our club and pay a small deposit, and have these latest novelties put aside. See our window display. A. E. Kilgour, Fancy Goods and Leather Goods Importer, Mawhera Quay. —Advt.

The frequency with which solicitors are before the courts for the appropriation of trust moneys is very disturbing, says the Auckland “Sun.” One has just been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on charges of having stolen £2488-rbut the real deficiency was stated to amount to £18,500. “The most painful case with which I have had to deal since I have been on th 4 Bench,” observed his Honor. Educated people who steal thousands of pounds seem to receive a lot of sympathy; ignorant people who steal a few shillings are regarded as common thieves. Apparently it pays to steal big, if one steals at all; the amount doesn’t appear to /have much effect on the sentence. In some cases, however, it seems a case of “steal or starve” in the legal profession, which is shockingly overcrowded. There are so many solicitors in New Zealand that one has the impression that they are run out of a tap. The University might consider the advisability of turning the tap off for a while.

Join the Westland Book Club? The aim of this club is to cater exclusively for those desirous of obtaining the most recent publications and would prefer charges so arranged that an adequate supply of the latest literature will always be available in a clean and presentable condition. A liberal supply of Books of Travel, Biography, Theology, History, Philosophy and the latest fiction will be procurable on arrival from the publishers. For subscription rates, terms etc., aijd lists send into B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Strength of maternal instincts in ewes was strikingly revealed by the experiences of a farmer on the-Muri-wai flats (says the Gisborne Times”). One ewe gave birth to twins, one of which sickened and died. The mother did not remain content with one lamb, but. forthwith appropriated the sole offspring of another ewe, mothering it as her own. This other ewe made strenuous efforts to regain her family,' and a fierce fight was in progress between the two mothers when the farmer arrived on the scene. He moved the first ewe and her remaining lamb to another paddock, but the determined mother, not content with one child, broke through the fence and kidnapped another lamb. Again the farmer was called on to act as peacemaker between the mothers. This time he decided that such maternal instincts should not be wasted, and, a ewe having died in giving birth to a lamb, he placed this youngster with the ardent mother, who thereupon appeared quite contented now that her family had returned to its original size. Travellers’ samples in attach® and suit cases at 25 per cent, discount. So when you require an attache case or suit case, don’t forget you save 25 per cent, at A. E. Kilgour’s, the shop for valued—Advt.

Easy way of saving money. Start now to save by joining A. E. Kilgour’s Christmas Club. You pay in what you like for which a receipt is given you and at Christmas you have your money saved to purchase goods to the value you have in our club, less 10 per cent. Bank all your spare cash with A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer, Gramophone ana Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

The West Coast were not slow to appreciate the opening of a straightout music shop to meet the needs of a music loving public, as evidenced by orders coming in from below Walho .< Gorge, up to Karamea, and inland to Arthurs Pass. We concentrateon everything that pertains to music, and ate pleased to execute small or large orders. We have the best gramophone in the world from the portable to the drawing room cabinet. “HIS MASTER’S VOICE”; the world’s best pianos BROADWOOD, COLLARD, LIPP, COLLINSON at all prices, on the easiest of terms. Ask for our catalogues with prices and terms. The Bristol, Tainui Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

It is understood that the services of half a dozen of the outside staff of the Grey Power Board have been dispensed with, owing to the easing off in the reticulation work.

A coal explosion in a stove of a private residence took place here on Tuesday (says the Hokitika Guardian). The front of the stove was blown out and other minor damage done. These explosions are becoming so frequent in the Dominion that householders require to ascertain what foreign ingredients are present.

The work of laying out the grounds at the Greymouth Main School, is in hand, the work being carried out by Mr A. Fairhall. The grounds will be laid out in lawns and the paths and area around the school buildings asphalted. It is intended i to carry the lawns down as far as the fence in Turamaha Street frontage. During the recess, the interior of the schoql- is being renovated. It is hoped to have the school ready for occupation by Monday, September 19.

At a meeting of the Westland Progress League on Wednesday, a letter was received from the Railway Department, with regard to the suggestted train running alterations. Mr W. J. Jeffries moved that the Department be asked not to attempt any alterations with the time-table till the diversion of Buller traffic by way of the Westport-Greymouth road came into operation at an early' date, when the necessity of a change might be more apparent. The resolution was seconded by Mr T. W. Duff, and carried.