LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 June 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A West Coaster’s House—Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, the most central and most popular for accommodation, with W. A. Stapleton as proprietor.—Advt.

The flag (a new one) at the Greymouth Post Office, was flown to-day, in honour of the anniversary of H.M. King George’s accession to the throne.

Lovely range of Dress Flannels in all shades, 291 n. wide, concession price 2/6 a yard at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Mr Seddon, M.P., has received iho following advice from the Minister of Education:—ln reply to your letter of the 9th. instant, regarding the necessity for additions to the Kaiata. School, Canterbury, I have to say that, the case is high on the list of projected works of the Canterbury Education Board. No application has yet been received by my Department from the governing body, but, as soon as an application is received, it. will receive my earnest consideration.

Special Half-Crown Sale. Last few days. We close down on Monday, June 25, and move to our new premises next to Ashby Bergh’s. Further price cuts to save expense of shifting. Thorpy’s, Ltd., Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

The new ward at the Grey Hospital, now nearing completion, is to be known as the Hannan Ward. At last evening’s meeting of the Hospital Board, Mr J. P. Irvine paid a tribute to the late Mr M. Hannan, who had done great work for 25 years. His son, Mr J. W. Hannan, had “filled the gap,” and was now Chairman of the Board. Mr Irvine moved that the extension be named the Hannan Ward, in memory of the late Mr Hannan. The resolution was seconded by Mr G. R. Harker, and carried.

Readers of P. C. Wren’s books “Beau Geste” and “Beau Sabreur” will be pleased to know that this author’s latest work, “Beau Ideal,” is to be published and for sale on July 19. The price will be 6/- a copy, and orders are now being taken for first supplies on arrival. If you want the first copies, call in and leave an order for one with B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The special resolution passed recently by the City Council, consolidating the special rates of the. city and of suburban areas, which have amalgamated with the city into one special rate, was confirmed at a special meeting of the. Council yesterday. As first passed, the resolution provided for a uniform special rate of 1/3, but this was amended to 1/61, to bring it into line with the estimates passed on Tuesday. The special rate is to provide interest and sinking funds on the Council’s loan. (Auckland correspondent) .

The best values’ in office stationery are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. All lines imported direct from the factories, so that you pay less here. All sizes in Account Books, Paper Files of all kinds, Carbon Papers, Typing Papers, Blotting Papers, Desk Baskets, Waste-paper Baskets, Paper Fasteners, Rubber Stamps, Stamp Pads and Inks, Inks in all sizes, Rubber Bands, Pen-holders and Nibs, Pencils in all grades, Ink-stands, Ink-bottles, Rulers. Pastes, Pencil-sharpeners, Pencil and Pen-clips, Rubbers, Memo and Note Books, Cash Receipt Books, Promissory Note Forms, Bill Books, Bakers’ Books, etc. Your inspection is invited.—Advt.

The blackened shell of the hulk Elinor Vernon, stripped of its fittings and stuffed with inflammable rubbish, set out on its last voyage when dawn broke yesterday. Three hours later, it. was deliberately wrecked on the north-east light of Rangitoto, opposite Islington Bay (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent). The old ship, fired fore and aft. bade a spectacular adieu to its destroyers, as the flames did their devouring work. The Polly, once a Norwegian barquentine, was being salvaged at King’s Wharf yesterday, and this morning it shared the Elinor Vernon’s fate on the rocks of North-east. Rangitoto.

The latest electrical recordings on His Master’s Voice Records: —“Zampa” Overture by the Coldstream Guards’ Band; "Reverie” and "Interlude Idylle in D Flat” organ solo; “Song of the Volga Boatmen” and “The Dear Homeland” sung by Peter Dawson; "Lilac Time,” vocal gems by the Light Opera Company: “Songs of Scotland” and “Songs of Ireland” sung by mixed chorus; “Sylvia. Ballet” and “Da Tra- X viata —Prelude” played by the Nationid Symphony Orchestra; “The Sailor’s Grave” and "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” sung by Derek Oldham. Price 7/6 each; postage extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano. Gramophone and Music Dealer. Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Heavy inroads upon the funds, caused by numerous disbursements to relieve distress, were revealed in the report presented at the annual meeting of Auckland Provincial Patriotic and War Relief Association. yesterday (telegraphed our correspondent), The report, stated that the year had been extremely hard, and appeals for assistance had consequently been numerous. Operations commenced with a credit, of £142,203. Receipts had included £6836, interest, on investments £7OO from National War Funds Council ,and £2O in donations, making a total of £149,759. Disbursements on all accounts wore £16.687, of which the principal items were Auckland Claims Board. £7,436, provincial branches £757, Permanently Disabled Soldiers’ Board £2893, and local relief B fund £3,183. The .balance at the end of the financial year was £133,072, of which £126,620 was to the credit of a. fund for sick or wounded soldiers and their dependents, and £6,452 io the credit of B fund for the relief of distress. The total cost of administration for the year was £l.133, and the staff had been kept fully employed. There were now . 21,591 files. Since th'? inception of the Association. the total receipts amounted to £601,000, and of this disbursements had claimed £468,000, of which £395,000 had been drawn from A fund.

No entertainment or function is complete without music; no home completely furnished without an instrument of music of some sort.. The Bristol can assist you with either a His Master’s Voice gramophone from £ll upwards in easy stages to £7O, enabling you to have the world’s best artists singing or performing in your home, or a piano from 75 guineas up to £250. You should hear the Barnard recording player piano, price 150 guineas. The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

It. is understood that the Paparoa coal mine, at Roa, which has been in operation for many years ,is being offered for sale.

Special purchase of new and stylish Ladies’ Felt Hats at concession price, 9/11 each, at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Five tenders for the construction of the administration block were received by the Grey Hospital Board last evening. The lowest, that of Mr C. O’Neill (£2022) was accepted.

A splendid tonic is a glass of stout. McGavin’s Dunedin are now brewing their famous Oatmalt. It is wholesome and nutritious and does you good. Stocked by all hotels. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., are the agents.— Advt.

“How many meetings has Mr F. L. Turley missed?” was a question asked by Mr J. Brislane at last evening’s meeting of the Grey Hospital Board, just as the proceedings were concluding. ’('he. secretary (Mr A. A. Rouse) replied that Mr Turley had rung him up and asked that, his absence lie apologised for. as ho was suffering from influenza. It was the third consecutive meeting Mr Turley had missed. Mr Brislane: “He saved bis bacon, all right!” (Laughter.) If a member is absent without leave or excuse from three consecutive meetings, he automatically loses his membership.

Special throw-out bargains; wonderful buying opportunity. Great HalfCrown Sale. The final clearance before we move to our new premises. Few days only, closing down Monday, June 25. Be on time. Thorpy’s Ltd., Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

A number of Chukor partridge and snipe from India will shortly be liberated by the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, as the result, of the decision reached by the Council of the Society last evening (telegraphed our correspondent). Mr J. R. Hughes, a member of the Bombay Natural History Society, attended the meeting, and offered to make arrangements when he returned to India shortly, for the trapping of the birds and the shipment to New Zealand. The Society decided to apply to the Minister of Internal Affairs for permission to import birds. An expenditure of £lOO was authorised.

“Vitae non scholae discimus” (“We learn for life, and not for school”) has been adopted as the motto of the Seddon Memorial Technical College. The choice of motto was before the College Board yesterday. The staff and school council has considered the matter and submitted four appropriate Latin quotations. Mr G. Brownlee raised the question wnether the motto should be in English or Latin. He favoured the use of plain English. Mr G. J. Park, Principal, made a plea for Latin. He said that the Feilding Technical College had a Maori motto, but all others were in Latin. A motion by Mr Brownlee to have a motto in English was defeated by four votes to three. “Are we .ashamed of our language?” he asked. Mr S. W. King replied: It is just the different point of view, I think. The motto “Vitae non scholae discimus” was then selected (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

All but four berths have been taken in the special commerce train that the Auckland Chamber of Commerce proposes to run in the late spring, in order to enable members of the Chamber to study at first-hand the resources and potentialities of the northern half of the North Island. An itinerary has been drawn up for the tour and (50 members are expected to take part. The tour is purely an experiment so far as New Zealand is concerned, although similar trains have been run in Australia and other countries. The tour has been made possible by the co-operation of the Chamber with the Railways Department and the Department of Industries and Commerce. Approximately nine days will be required to complete the itinerary. The train will consist of four sleeping cars, parlour car, and other carriages. Government officers will travel with the party and lectures will be delivered on the farming resources and possibilities of the country traversed, and on points of interest from scenic, engineering and historical viewpoints. Gramophone, radio and similar amenities will be provided to give entertainment (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

New 6/- Books just in:—“The Mystery of the Barren Lands” by Cullum; “Martie and Others in Rhodesia” by Macdonald; "Footsteps” by Bindloss; “The. Plough” by Naomi Jacobs; “Outlaw Love” by Norris; “Ringing Sands” by Binns; “The Poor Gentleman” by lan Hay. New reprints at 3/6: “The Snake and the Sword” by Wren; “Drift wood Spara.” by Wren; “Half a Sovereign” by lan Hay; “Again the Three” by Wallace; “The Broken Net” by Bindloss. New reprints at 2/6 each: “Jim Brent” by Sapper: “Sally in Rho-t desia” by Macdonald; "The Witch" by Johnston; “The Lady from Longaere” by Bridges: “The Man They Couldn’t Arres!" by Seamark; “The Cleve Mystery” by Tracy; “’rhe Shadow of Silvertip” by Baxter; “Hopalong Cassidy’s Protege” by Mulford at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The Blenheim Town Hall has been leased to Mr E. Priddle for the purposes of a picture theatre for a period of 12 months with the option of renewal for a further 12 months. The rental is £5 per week', the lessee pays for all lighting and will erect an operatingbox at his own expense. At a special meeting of the Borough Council which arrived at this decision the Town Clerk reported that, last year was a direct loss of £395 on the Town Hall. The previous three years had not. been so bad, the average loss per year working out at £l5O. There was some discussion as to whether tenders should be called. Councillor Parker estimated the property to be worth £7OOO and thought £5 a. low rent. The Mayor pointed out that considering the losses the Council had made, the offer was a good one. He admitted it would be desirable to call for tenders, but. in doing so they might grasp at. the shadow and lose the bom?. The Council decided that the lessee must i be prepared to sub-let the hall ( -

the Council’s present schedule charges) for poultry and flower shows, church bazaars, polling booths andpurely public purposes (but not on holiday and race nights, etc.).

When in Greymouth stay at the Ho-, tel Dominion, the sporting and cora-i mercial Louse, one minute from R il-1 way Station, G.P.O. and Bankc auper-l ior service, excellent table. Papers' delivered to bedroom with morning tea. Speight’s and Monteith’s Ales on tap. E. Kiely, Proprietor.—Advt.

War injuries are now claiming many victims among the returned soldiers of the Dominion. It is authoritatively stated that, no less than 72 members of the Wellington Returned Soldier’s Association have died during the past twelve months.

An unusual problem confronted a Hamilton motor service booking office clerk recently. A well-dressed young Chinese, who could not speak a word of English, came to the office, and talking volubly in his own tongue, indicated he wanted to travel. The services of a Chinese fruiterer were enlisted to act as interpreter, but he was unable to understand the visitor, who evidently spoke a different dialect. Eventually the booking clerk put a label on the youth’s coat, bearing the address of the service company’s Auckland office, and placed him on an Auckland-bound car.

Pointing out that, the motor ambulance at present in use at Greymouth could not. be used much longer, owing to its age and unsuitability, Mr G. R. Harker suggested at last evening’s meeting of the Hospital Board that the newspapers be requested to open subscription lists, and invite donations towards the cost of a new ambulance. He felt sure that quite a. number of ex-patients would be glad to show their appreciation of what had been done for them at the hospital, by giving contributions. Mrs K. O’Brien expressed the opinion that it would be better to hold over the ambulance appeal until the arrangements were made for the projected Hospital Day. It would be unwise to make two appeals at the same time. The suggestion was deferred meanwhile.

New electrical recordings for July Zonophono Records: —“My Stormy Weather Pal” and “Mother of Mine, 1 Still Love You,” sung by the Silver Masked Tenor; “Honolulu Stomp” and “Mele of Hawaii” played by the Honolulu Serenaders; “Third Battalion March” and “Serenata’’’ (Mozkowski) played by the Black Diamonds Band; “Marilyn” and “Saxema” (saxophone solos) by Rudy Weidoeft; “There’s a Rickety, Rackety Shack” and “Out of the Moonlight” sung by Maurice and Sydney. Price 4/- each. ( Postage extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay. —Advt.

During the screening of a. film at a Stratford theatre recently, the continued giggling of two girl occupants of the dress circle was a source of annoyance to adjoining patrons (says the “Post”). The manager, becoming aware of the matter, had a slide thrown on the screen bearing the words: “Narks at picture theatres:, people who giggle at the wrong time.” This brought forth a storm of applause from all parts of the house which seems to indicate there were “narks” in other parts as well as in the dress circle. Even then the nuisance continued, and it was necessary for the manager to speak to the offenders personally.