LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 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 gate takings at the League match at Westport on Saturday realised over £6l.

John Peter Evans, on a charge of vagrancy, came before Messrs E. R. Fox and G. M. Powell, J.’s.P., at Westport, and was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment in Greymouth gaol.

Mr C. Jones, engine cleaner, had the misfortune on. Saturday evening to have a bad fall in the engine shed (says the “Westport News”), injuring a foot and doing other damage. Jones had been chosen to represent Buller against Coast in the Rugby fixture next Saturday, hut. will now he unable to take his place on the field.

To meet the requirements of motor car owners who desire to have their cars painted by the latest and best method, the Dispatch Foundry Co. Ltd. has recently added to its Motor Department, a new and up to date Paint Shop. The motorist can have his choice of spraying or brush painting.

Legislation will be sought by the Education Department during the coming session to ena. pupils who are under 16 years of age on December 1 next to sit for the senior national scholarship examination this year. Subject to the passing of the necessary amendment to the Act, candidates who gained junior scholarships at the beginning of 1927 will be allowed to compete for the senior scholarship at the end of the present year.

Owing to contractors being held up for supplies to complete our new premises, the Great Removal Sale of Thorpy’s. Ltd., will be extended for a further few days. Special big bargains to save cost of shifting. Pay 'a visit. Thorpy’s, Ltd., Greymouth and Reef ton. —Advt.

Ellisland, the first home of Robert Burns on going to the Dumfries district, where he wrote many of his most famous poems and where he married, has been bequeathed to the nation under the will of Mr John Wilson Williamson, of West Sidewood, Lanarkshire, who died at Edinburgh on April 1. With his late brotner George, Mr Williamson acquired Ellisland about five years ago. It was in 1788 that Burns settled at Ellisland —a farm on the river six miles from Dumfries — and he stayed there for three years. Among the poems he wrote there wore “Auld Lang Syne” and “Tam o’ Shantcr.”

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 Sercnaders; “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.

An unusual case came before the magistrate in the Ashburton Court last week. A resident was charged with having failed to produce a ticket to the guard' on the Christchurch to Ashburton train. It was explained, on behalf of defendant, that ho had no money to take him to Ashburton, so he obtained permission from the stationmaster at Christchurch to travel on the train and to pay his fare at Ashburton at a later date, on condition that be gave his name and address Io the guard. This he did. The magistrate held that, as the tar *, plus the fine of (id. had been paid the following day. and as the defendant did not have a ticket to produce, he could no* be charged with failing to produce a ticket.

No entertainment or function is complete without, music; no home completely furnished without in 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 p.rtists singing or performing in your home, or a piano from 75 guineas up ♦o £250. You should hear the Barnard recording player piano, price 150 guineas. The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

The production last week by the Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society of the comic opera, “The Arcadians,” involved a loss of £2OO The cost of production was £7OO, and the receipts £5OO. The inclement weather was held accountable for poor attendances.

Special purchase of new and stylish Ladies’ Felt Hats at concession price, 8/11 each, at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Grey mouth. —Advt.

A meeting of directors of Westland Breweries, Ltd., was held at tfce end of last week. It was reported that everything in connection with the taking over of the vendor companies on July 1 was well under way. In the meantime, the business of the various breweries will continue as at present. Later, one or more of the units may be closed and the efforts of the company concentrated in the larger establishments.

In all the leading hotels is now procurable McGavin and Coy’s Oatmalt Stout. This excellent article is now commanding a great sale and lovers of a good healthy beverage find it wholesome and invigorating. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., are the local agents.—Advt.

The vanguard of thousands of American Roman Catholics who are planning to visit the Sydney Eucharistic Congress in September will leave New York next month, combining a world tour with the Australian visit. Two hundred and fifty Roman Catholics have chartered the liner Munargo for the trip, and intend to use the ship as a hotel during the week spent in Sydney. They will also visit other Australian ports before returning home.

Amending regulations under the Meat Export Control Act have been gazetted. The clause relating to the eligibility of candidates for election to the Control Board has been revoked, arid a new clause substituted. It provides that a candidate for election to the Board shall not be eligible for nomination as a delegate; that a delegate must be nominated by a sheep farmer, and his nomination seconded by another sheep farmer; and that no person may accept nomination as a delegate for more than one electoral district.

The latest Zonophone Records: — “Twenty Years Ago” and “Sing a Song of Sixpence” sung by Clarkson Rose (comedian); “If - j I Had Someone Like You” and “Somewhere in Samarkand” sung by Charles Hill; “No Wonder I’m Happy” and “Somebody and Me” sung by Correll and Gosden; “If in the Great Bazaars” and “Allah, be With Us” (A Lover in Damascus) sung by Bessie Jones and Foster Richardson; “Aloha-oe” and “Chant de Bonheir” played on Grand Organ—price 4/- each; “Pirates of Penzance” by the Light Opera Company, price 6/-, postage extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay. —Advt.

The Central Hall, Westminster, the world-famous home of Nonconformity in Britain, was the scene of a surprising accident, when the Baptist Missionary Society was commemorating the Congo jubilee by an exhibition which included a film of missionary work. Many Sunday school scholars,’ after viewing the film, were descending the stairs, when, without warning, a portion of the ceiling of the main entrance fell with a. terrific crash, burying several children in the debris. Scores of rescuers carried out the injured. A boy of 13 died of a fractured skull in Westminster Hospital. Five others,! including adults, were suffering from fractured skulls, and several minor injuries.

The presence of a well-fitted-up laboratory and expert chemists at Wanganui was responsible recently for saving the life of a local resident. The man. injured his arm at work, the wound becoming infected with a deadly germ. The infection spread rapidly, and the man was taken to the public hospital, where tests of his blood were made. Within an hour, the nature of the infection was ascertained by the bacteriologist, and injections were made which counteracted its progress. Had there been no bacteriological laboratory at the hospital the man’s life would have been lost. Previous to the establishment of this department, all blood tests had to be sent to Wellington. In this case such a procedure would have proved fatal.

New 6/- Books just in:—“The Mysterv of the Barren Lands by Cullum, “Martie and Others in Rhodesia” by Macdonald; “Footsteps” by Bindloss; “'rhe 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 Rhodesia” by Macdonald; “The Witch” by Johnston: -‘The Lady from Longacre” by Bridges; “The Man They Couldn’t Arrest” by Seamark; “The Cleve Mystery” by Tracy; “The Shadow of Silver tip” by Baxter; “Hopalong Cassidy's Protege” by Mulford at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

In a few years there will be 1000 solicitors on the roll in New South Wales (writes the Sydney correspondent of the Melbourne “Argus”). Asked how they all live, a jocular one of established practice said that like the people on the fictional island, they “lived by taking in each other’s washing." He was perfectly frank. “The more solicitors there are the more law work there will be,” he said. Then followed reminiscences in that entertaining way that solicitors of long practice excel in. Twenty new solicitors were admitted this week, and all will at once put out their shingles and instal a spotless desk. Some will follow 1b..? custom of beginners in this line by sharing the suite of one not yet over-burdened with clients. It has been urged for years that the University is producing more doctors and lawyers than the State can absorb, yet they are absorbed, generally speaking. just as the platoons of dentists and electrical engineers are absorbed I notwithstanding constant expression of doubts. Reverting to the solicitors, it is said that they have a much better chance than barristers, except where the latter have a special gift oft speech. I

When in Greymouth stay at the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and commercial Molise, one minute from B 11way Station, G.P.O. and Bank;; japer-l ior service, excellent table. Papera’ delivered to bedroom with morning tea. Speight’s and Monteith’s Ales on tap. E. Kiely, Proprietor.—Advt.

A public meeting to discuss the question of leases and acquiring the freehold of native lands within the Borough.of Greymouth, will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) at 7.30 p.m. AH interested are invited to attend.

Lovely range of Dress Flannels in all shades, 29in. wide, concession price 2/6 a yard at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

About 230 excursionists enjoyed an excellent outing amid the alpine scenery and atmosphere at Otira. on Sunday. Conditions at Arthur’s Pass and Otira were excellent and a cold nip in the air made the vigorous walk* across the Pass very agreeable for those who left the train on the Canterbury side of the mountains.

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 op arrival. If you want the first copies, call in and leave an order for ’ one with B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The cranks who apparently enjoy annoying sensible people by continuing the circulation of the “chain letter,” are again active at Greymouth. One resident informed a reporter that he received one of the letters the other day, complete with instructions as to its perpetuation, and warnings of dire consequences should the “chain” be broken. He took the risk, and the letter was consigned to its last home.

Signatures are being invited to a petition which is to be presented to the Greymouth Borough Council, on behalf of the taxi drivers, praying that the Council reconsider its decision to remove the taxi stand from Mackay Street to Guinness Street. One taxi driver informed a reporter that, in his opinion, the proposed removal of the stand would mean a loss of easily £1 per day in business, owing to the less central position of Guinness Street.

When several packets of biscuits were delivered at the meeting room of the Cobden Town Board last evening, and the word “whisky” was heard, visions of an unusually entertaining assignment flashed through the mind of the pressman present. In a few minutes, however, a head was poked in at the door, an arm followed, and the biscuits disappeared. They were the property of some gentlemen in another portion of the building. Supper was off!

On the occasion of the Royal Colonial Institute’s Diamond Jubilee, which will be celebrated in London to-day, the Prime Minister has despatched the following message:—“New Zealand extends its hearty congratulations on the celebration of the Institute’s jubilee. We keenly appreciate the influence of the Institute in promoting the close association of the peoples of the Empire and most cordially wish it continued success in the future.” —Press Assn.

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 Traviata —Prelude” played by the National Svmphony 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.

Comment upon the fact that a number of buses, some licensed and some unlicensed were running services to the Ellerslie and Epsom races, without license, under the provisions of the Motor Omnibuses Act, was made at to-day’s sitting of No. 1 Licensing Authority, by the Town Clerk (Mr J. S. Brigham). No definite ruling has been given whether or not the services are permissible under the Act, but Mr Brigham throught that> legislation should be introduced to remedy the difficulty (telegraphed our 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. . ;

Delegates from 14 countries attended , the opening of the fourth International Shipping Conference, when Sir William Seager, the retiring chairman, was re-elected. Sir Alan Anderson, managing director of the Orient Line, stated that 20,000,000 passenger miles had been travelled in the past 55 years for each life lost, and the figures would be better but for sailing ships. If Columbus bad crossed the Atlantic every month from 1492 until to-day, he would have travelled 16.000.000 miles, but would not be' due to be drowned until he had covered 4,000,000 miles more. The past five years’ figures showed that only one life had , been lost for each 400.000,000 passenger miles.

Mr J. G. Brechin, speaking at Palmerston North recently on over-Govern ment inspection to which farmers who are subjected, instanced a farmer who was called upon by four inspectors in one day. The first called about weeds, the second about a new shed, the third about a. pear tree, under the Orchard Act, and a. fourth about bees kept in a kerosene box contrary to apiary legislation. Two of the inspectors stayed to dinner. A policeman who served a summons about the bees, noticed a blunderbuss used in the Crimea. His alertness resulted in a summons on the farmer for keeping an unregistered firearm. The farmer’s wife in going to town to pay the summons transgressed the motor regulations, and she was fined 10/-. “Now the farmer is joining the Agricultural Department himself,” said Mr Brechin. amid peals of laughter.