LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 July 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

Sparkling, palatable and refreshing —Macarthy’s Red Top Ale. Call for it at hotels and bottle stores. —4.

At. the Magistrate’s Court, Hokitika, on Saturday, before Messrs M. Houston and T. W. Duff, Justices, the police charged Howard Wright, a; mid-dle-aged man, with being a rogue and a vagabond. He was convicted and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment in Greymoiith gaol.

Macarthy’s, “The People’s Brewery.” Every glass and bottle sold helps charitable and educational organisations.—s.

The construction of a new hotel at Teremakau, to replace 4he building recently destroyed by fire has been commenced, the work being in charge of Mr R. Marley, of Cobden. If favourable weather is experienced, the new hotel should 1)G opened in about six weeks.

The sale of the season, to purchase your household linen. Lovely 50in. twill damask, usual price 2/6, Sale Price 1/9 at C. Smith, Ltd.. Drapers, G r ey m o u t h.—A d v t.

The State Forestry Engineer (Mr A. R. Entrican) returned by the Aorangi from an overseas tour, made for the purpose of investigating the methods of paper-making from pulp and other matters of similar nature. He said that his main object was to study the technical side of producing newsprint and wrapping papers. His investigation had indicated very promising results, especially after his inquiries in North America. It is his intention to go further into the possibility of establishing a new local industry. He would not say what would be done until he had made investigations on the spot, and had applied the knowledge he obtained abroad (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent ).

Dictionaries stocked al B. Dixon’s. Tainui Street: Chamber's English, revised edition, 13/6 and 27/6; “Annadale’s Editions,” published by Blackies, 2/-, 3/6, 7/6 and 10/6 each, leather bound 17/6; “Cassell’s New English Editions” 4/6 and 10/-; Oxford Dictionaries, new editions, 4/6, 9/6, and 10/6; Collihs’ Graphic Dictionaries 1/3, 2/3, 2/6. 4/6. 9/6; Cassell’s French-English 3/6; “Synonym and Antonyms” by Ordway 3/-: "Synonyms and Antonyms” by Allen, 13/6. Send in for complete lists or call and inspect these lines at 13. Dixon's, Tainui Street. —Advt.

“Edueate young people in (lie view that. they should take up farming, and wp will be doing: a. service to our country.” said Mr W. W. Massey, president of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, in speaking at tbo opening of the Winter Exhibition (states the ‘‘New Zealand Exhibition”). He expressed the opinion that in an agricultural country such as'.New Zealand insufficient attention was paid to education on agricultural lines. The authorities would be well advised to take note of what was being done in this connection at the Feilding school. | “Instead of swelling the ranks of fhe| unemployed when they leave .school, New Zealand children should get in llx'ir blood the feeling that they would like to go in for an agricultural life,” he said.

When in Greymouth stay ai the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and commercial house, one minute from Railway Station, G.P.O. and Banks. Superior service, excellent table. Pap®rs delivered to bedroom with morning tea. Speight’s and Monteith’s Ales on tap. 'E. Kiely, Proprietor. —Advt.

Scotland Yard has issued a regulation prohibiting the metropolitan police from chewing gum while on duty.

[f you like “half-and-half,” you’ll thoroughly enjoy Macarthy’s new drink —50-50 Ale and Stout. —3.

The present year is expected to be a record, so far as the number o “criminal” cases heard in the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court is concerned. With only a little over six months gone, the number of cases is 635. whereas the total for the whole of last year was just over 850.

Try the new drink —Macarthy’s 50 —50 Ale and Stout. A “hearty” beverage of wonderful flavour. —2.

A novel prosecution is pending against a milk vendor in Wanganui and probably the first of its. kind in the Dominion. He is to be charged with carrying milk for sale in a vehicle in which water was also carried, capable of being used for diluting milk. The proceedings will be under Section 12, Sub-section 17 of the Health Act, 1920.

A settler who has been spending several months in the Milford Sound locality reports, very cold weather there. Owing to the isolation of the district, the chief meat diet was “bully beef.” Game being protected, no guns were allowed to be taken there. He stated that on one occasion a wild bull was killed, but the meat from him was so tough that one couldn’t “stick a fork into the gravy!”

Before it is too late, visit our Winter Sale. You can purchase ladies’ All-wool Hose in all shades. Usual price 4/11, Sale Price 2/11. C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Adv).

Mr John D. Rockefeller, grandson of the famous multi-millionaire, and heir to a colossal fortune, has Secured a post in the League of Nations’ information section, worth £,lOOO a year, in accordance with his obligation to maintain himself before touching the parental fortune. His father gave the League £400,000 to found a library.

To meet the requirements of motor cai’ owners who desire to have then 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.—Advt.

Colonel W. D. Holdgate, President of the Coal Mine Owners’ Association, has returned (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent) from Wellington, where a conference was held regarding the new agreement in the industry. The West Coast miners are the only body to ratify it. No definite terms can be ascertained, but it is understood the local mine owners are not offering increases to the men.

Thorpy’s new economy warehouse. — Special clearance manufacturers sample range of 300 garments of knitted and woven woollen three-piece suits, jumper suits, sleeveless cardigans, pullovers, cardigans, and frocks. Latest styles; half prices.—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.— Advt.

A man, employed on the s.s. Alexander, named James Alexander, while crossing the wharf to the ship on Saturday, caught his coat on the corner of a timber truck when going aboard, and slipping, fell off the wharf onto the steamer’s dock, inflicting a severe scalp wound on his head. He was removed to the Grey Hospital for treatment. To-day he was Reported to be progressing satisfactorily.

Ladies interested in Fancy Art Needlework are invited to inspect the new /stocks of Transfers, Ready-to-work Goods and Commenced Goods just to hand. New supplies of Silkart, i Sets, Silkart Pastes, Colors and all accessories have arrived. New stocks of dainty lines in Paper Electric Light Shades at. 9d and 1/- each-. Colored Cake Cups, 100 in a. box for 6d a box; Cake Frills at 4d, 6d, Bd, and 9d each in all colors at B. Dixon’s Tainui Street.—Advt.

“Excellent and useful,” is how Birmingham jewellers describe a Daily Mail correspondent’s ’ suggestion that widows should wear a special wedding ring with a black band. One firm is alreadj' making such a ring, for which there have been several inquiries. “It is of gold, with a central groove, into which is run a band of black enamel,” said a member of the firm. He suggested that, if it became fashionable, another might be made, with a red band for divorced persons. They would be helpful indications of “eligibility” for re-marriage.

New books and reprints at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street: “Cottages and Semi-Bungalows, 5/6. “Two Storey Homes” 5/6; “Bungalows” 5/6, by Lindstrom, each showing the latest designs with ground plans, etc. “New Zealand Motor Traffic Regulations” 1/-; “AH Black Souvenir,” illustrated, 1/3;. “The Sea Devil,” an account of the “Sendler's” cruise under Count von Luckner, 10/6: “American,” by Van Loon, 12/6; “God and the Groceryman” by Harold Bell Wright. 6/-; “Anthony Lyveden.” by Dornford Yates, 6/-; “The Gleam of the North,” by Broster, 6/-; "The Nine Bears,” by Wallace. 3/6. New 2/6 editions are; “A Gentleman of Virginia” by Seltzer, “A Buckwoods Princess” by Footner, “The Red Heads” by Chisholm. “The Cruise of the Scandal” by Bridges.—Advt.

An indication of an early commencement with the construction of the Government air base at Hobsonville was contained in a letter from the Public Works Department received by the Waitcmata Power Board. The coinini’nication stated that proposals contained in a letter from the board to Captain L. M. Isitt, officer in charge of the base, were regarded as satisfactory. 11. was desired that the board should place an order as soon as possible for the necessary 11,000-volt cable to provide power lor the site, as the matter was regarded as urgent. A iapply of power would be required til the earliest possible date. The engineer. Mr F. J. 11. Wilson, said the Public Works Department would carry out constructional work attached to tlte power supply, and a temporary overhead power line was to be erected almost immediately. This would connect with the board’s service and would l's used until permanent highpressure cables were available. Mr J. Robertson said it appeared the Government intended to press ahead with the scheme. Ho understood 80 men were I to bo employed at the site almost at I once. i

A stock train, consisting of six trucks of cattle, one double decker of pigs, and one of fat lambs, will be despatched to-morrow to Addington for Wednesday’s stock sales. Make it “Macarthy’s” when you call for beer —every glass sold helps charitable and educational organisations.—l In connection with the recent fire at Blackball, the insurances were: Hall, £lOO, Phoenix, £3OO National, total £4OO. Hotel: £lOOO, stock £3OO, furniture £5OO, total £ISOO, all with Phoenix Co.

Ths s.s. Poolta, which left.the wharf this morning for Sydney, did not get past the bar, owing to her steering gear going 1 out of order. She had to be stopped, “put about,” and returned to the wharf, where the necessary repairs were effected. The Poolta, which is lightly loaded, will sail tonight for Sydney. Onlookers spent a few exciting minutes, when she was seen to stop, it being immediately surmised that she had stuck on the bar. Considerable relief was felt, when she was seen to head for port, and # thus allay any fears that the list of disasters on the Greymouth bar was about to be added to.

The new Economy Warehouse offers better value: 28in. Nursery flannelette 7/- dozen, Reversible Shadow Cretonnes 101-d yard, 36in. Bordered Casements llld yard, 30in. Shadow Tissue 2/- yard, 54in. White Sheeting 1/6 yard, Pillow Cases 9d and 1/-. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.—Advt.

A resident of Liverpool Street discovered that his coal was disappearing at a more rapid rate than if .it were being used in the orthodox way for household purposes, (says the Wanga nui Herald.) He soon solved the reason of the disappearance, and ingeniously dropped a few stones into a benzine tin to which was attached a wire across the path. He had not long to wait, for a few evenings later the tin, by crashing, the anticipated alarm. Out rushed the resident and he just missed the man by inches as he passed through the gate. The benzine tin act could also be applied to fowl houses, seeing so many poultry have been disappearing of late.

Novels by popular authors: —“St. Martin’s Summer,” “Love at Arms,” “The Banner of the Bull,” ‘The Tavern Knight,” “The Trampling of the Lily,” “Bellarion,” “The Shame of Motley,” “The Snare,” “The Carolinian,” “The Historical Knights,” “Anthony Wilding,” “The Sea Hawk,” by Sabatini; “Masterton” by Gilbert Frankau, “Gerald Cranston’s Lady” by Gilbert Frankau, “The Unchanging Quest” by Sir Phillip Gibbs, “Butterflies in the Rain” by Andrew Soutar; price 3/9 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Believing that too many “dead head” members’have been given tickets for the show in the past, the Poverty Bay A. and P. Association, at the annual meeting, decided to reduce the number who are admitted and have not paid their subscriptions. The question was discussed as a. result of a statement by the treasurer that the outstanding subscriptions comprised £l2 12/- since 1923, £2O since 1924, £35 since 1925, and £56 since 1926. He. considered the association had made a mistake in issuing tickets to members who were more than two years in arrears with their subscriptions. After discussion, it was agreed that, in future, tickets should not be issued to members who are in arrears of subscription for the current and the previous year. |

Popular books direct from the publishers: —“Ursula Finch,” “The Villa by the Sea,” “The Spanish Dancer,” “Pressider’s Sister,” “The Deep Heart.” “Young Cymbeline,” /‘Golden Ballast,” “Average Cabins,” “Anna Nugent,” “It Happened in Rome,’* “Only Anne,” “Fine Clay,” “The Blue River,” by Isabel Clarke; “The Scarainouche” by Sabatini, “The Unknown Quantity” by Ethel M. Dell, “The Moon Minstrel,” “The House of Crimson Shadows” by Patterson. Price 2/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

"The test of life is not what you are, worth, but what you are,” says Mr James Douglas in the “Daily Express.” “If your mind is at peace you can face poverty with a smile. Ido not preach poverty as a. path to peace. But' the marvellous happiness of the poor majority proves that poverty is not pessimism. If all poor men and all poor women were miserable, despairing, and devoured by envy, the system of life would not function. The truth is that society is built on a solid foundation of comparative failures, who are alchemists of contentment. They are like birds, who are always poor, and nevertheless are miraculously joyous. There are plenty of human sparrows and thrushes and blackbirds who can sing with nothing! to make a song about.” ■ • '

Useful, popular and humorous books,. —You may find just the book you want on view at A. E. Kilgour’s. “How to talk and Debate,” “The Confession of a Bell Boy,” “Children’s Recitations,” “Poems and Recitations,” “Actor’s Monologues and Jokes,” “Two . Thousand Prize Jokes,” “Everyday Cookery Book,” “Thej Mystery of the Hansom Cab,” “Hut-| chinson’s Recitations and Dialogues,”) at 1/6 each. *,‘Uncle Charlie’s 2/6, “A Bad Boy’s Diary” 1/9, “Eigh-j teen Dialogues and Plays for YoungPeople” 1/9, “400 Choice Recitations' and Readings” 2/1.1; “Short Stories” by Balzac, 1/-; “Joke Book,” “Just Jokes,” “Minstrel Jokes,” "Coon Jokes, Hebrew Jokes,” “After Dinner Stories,” “Wit and Humour.” “RoaringJokes,” “Egyptian Dream Book,” “Mystic Fortune Telling,” “New Book of Monologues,” “700 Toasts,” at 9d each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgours, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.