LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1928, Page 6

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.

The total value of building permits issued at Greymouth during July was £8541.

See Southland’s select in action on Victoria Park to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. An epic struggle is predicted. —Advt.

Fees collected at the Greymouth Borough Abattoirs during July totalled £llO 19/5. Stock was dealt with as follows: Cows 32, bullocks 167 (one condemned), sheep 492 (two condemned), lambs 5, pigs 23, calves 15 (one condemned).

Bright, sparkling Rugby, Victoria Park, to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon —Secondary and Primary Schools’ Inter-Union 'finals.—Advt.

“At the moment New Zealand is in a condition of financial ease and bankers are in a position to find practically unlimited capital for the development of trade and industry, provided borrowers can furnish The necesary security.” In these words Sir Harold Beauchamp, who is on a visit to Auckland, summed up the financial position of the country.

Lovers of a good wholesome beverage should try McGavin’s Oatmalt Stout. It is considered the finest brewed article in New Zealand. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., are the local agents.— Advt.

No judge or magistrate in Victoria can heed a plea for the suppression of the name of any person presented on a criminal charge, according to a statement to-day by an official of the Crown Law Department. He was commenting on the case in which an old man recently appeared at Auckland (N.Z.) on a charge of having stolen seven onions from a wharf, and a request that his name should be suppressed was granted. It was that the man at one time had been an M.L.A. in. New South Wales. In Victoria, the official said, there was power to hold cases in camera, but only cases affecting public decency and morality. Occasionally a judge or magistrate will request the press not to divulge the name of a witness.

Men’s Wear Bargains at Thorpy’s. —Fleecy-lined Singlets and Pants 2/6, Woven Stripe Neglige Shorts 4/4, all Wool Cardigans and Pullovers 9/11, good quality Ribbed Woollen Socks 1/3, Pyjama Suits 6/4, Tweed Trousers with cuff bottoms 8/6, Coloured Border and White Handkerchiefs 6 for 2/11. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.— Advt.

Voluntary contributions play an important part in bringing about improvements to school grounds in the Auckland district. In 1926 a sum of £6OOO was raised by voluntary effort, and last year donations totalled £4200. “It is remarkable the amount pf money raised by the people for the improvement of country schools and the playing areas,” said Mr A. Burns, chairman of the Education Board. Mr Burns added that a subsidy of £ for £ was paid by the Department, and that an arrangement had been made under which contributions would not have to be paid to the board before the subsidy could be claimed. The practice in the past had been a wasteful one, and had resulted in the loss of interest, as well as in unnecessary expense and delay. All that would be required in the future would be for the chairman of the school committee concerned to make a declaration that he had in hand the sum of money on which a subsidy was desired.

Useful lines: —Restringing Outfits for Pearl Beads. 1/- each; Confetti 3/- doz.; Carnival Ribbons, 20 streamers in packets for 5/9 doz. packets: Rainbow Streamers 2/6 doz; World Wide Crepe Paper, all shades, 8/6 doz packets; Dennison Crepe Paper, all shades 1/- packet or 10/6 doz. packets: Mura. Decorated Paper 1/9 per packet; Genuine Gillette Safety Razors 1/6 each; Metal Cigarette Cases 1/- each; Hand Mirrors ]/-, 1/11, 2/6, 3/6 to 25/-; 3 tablets bath soap for 1/3; 3 tablets Castile Soap for 1/3; Rexona Soap 1/3. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, The Shop for Value.—Advt.

There were tense moments in the Regent Theatre at Auckland on Saturday night, when an advertising “stunt” for a coming attraction was too realistic for the greater part of tho audience. The orchestra had just completed a number, and as the applause died away, the theatre reverberated with a terrific explosion behind the lowered curtain. Every light in the theatre went out, and the screams of women were heard in the dress circle. Weird noises were next heard issuing from behfaid the stage. There were further rumblings, above which could be heard women screaming and moaning. People rose in their scats, but there were no lights over the exit. doors, and many people tumbled over one another in their efforts to get out of the theatre. The noises on the stage increased, and were followed by a second explosion, which caused yet more screams. Suddenly the place was lighted tip, and it was at once seen that the whole affair was merely a. piece of advertising.

When in Greymoutb 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 aim Monteith’s Ales on tap. E. Kiely, Proprietor.—Advt.

Rugby this Saturday—Newman Shield and Primary finals. Roll up and see the All Blacks of to-morrow. — Advt.

“In the course of their duty policemen often have to do unpleasant things, which they would not otherwise think of doing,” said Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court, (reports the Christchurch “Sun”). He made this remark when a witness in a case involving a charge of selling goods on Sunday accused a constable of not doing a very “manly thing when he asked a little girl who was left in charge of a shop on Sunday to sell him chocolates. The witness contended that the constable should have asked for the girl’s mother to come and serve him.

Special Sale Bargains in Furnishing Department: Tapestry Sofa Squares 23/9 each; Velvet Pile 31/6 and 39/6; Cretonnes 9 Id, 101 d, and 1/1 per yard at C. Smith, Ltd., House Furnishers, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Early in 1914 a Wanganui business firm sent a large sum of money to Germany as a deposit on an order for the printing and engraving of a book, comments the “Chronicle.” But the war broke out and the deal was considered closed. In 1919, however, the Wanganui house wrote to Germany applying for the return of the money, and were told that the deposit had been given to a clerk. An application was then made through the International Tribunal, and there the matter apparently ended. But recently a cable was received in Wanganui informing the firm that their case had been awarded the return of the deposit plus the accumulated interest over a period of 14 years.

Sale prices.—Hundreds of books of fiction, etc., usually sold at from 2/6 to 3/6 are now selling at the low price of 1/- each. Ladies’ Hand Bags usually sold at from 5/6 to 16/6, now sold at from 2/6 to 8/6 each. Wooden Afternoon Tea Trays, usually sold to 15/-, now sold at 6/6 to 10/- each. Hundreds of lines in Fancy China are marked down from 33 to 40 per cent. All prices are for cash only. No goods sent on approbation during sale. Inspect these lines early at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Books issued from the Greymouth Municipal Library during July totalled 1991. Twenty-six tickets were issued, and twenty books were placed on the shelves. At last evening’s meeting of the Borough Council, Cr. J. B. Kent asked if there had been any response to the advertisements, inviting donations of books for the proposed juvenile section of the library. The Town Clerk (Mr F. H. Denton) said he took it that the books were being sent to the school headmasters. In reply to a, ' question, Cr. F. A. Kitchingham stated that the Council’s committee had not yet met the headmasters, to discuss ways and means of raisingfunds for the juvenile library. Cr. Kent moved that Cr. Kitchingham be appointed convener of the committee. He supposed that everyone was waiting for someone else to convene a meeting. The resolution was seconded by the Mayor (Mr J. W. Greenslade) and carried.

New books at B. Dixon’s Ltd., “Where the White Man Treads” by W. Bauche, 8/6; “Dragon Lizards of Komodo” by Burden 15/-; “New Zealand Trees and Shrubs” by Allan 6/6; “The Maori, Past and Present” by T. E, Donne 22/6; “Rod Fishing in. New Zealand” by Donne 15/-; “The Man Before the Mast” by Sorrell 7/6; “The Glamour of Near East Excavation” by Baikie 15/-; “Human Migration and the Future” by J. W. Gregory 12/6; “The Menace of Colour” by Gregory, 12/6; “N.Z. Motor Traffic Regulations” 1/-; “N.Z. Motorists’ Road Guide” new edition, 3/6; at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The formation of “Haeremai” (welcome) groups in the principal cities of the Dominion is recommended by the New Zealand Tourist League. The aim of these organisations would be to offer help to visitors of repute and enable them to get in touch with the business or social connections in which they are interested. It is not proposed to offer these attentions indiscriminately to all and sundry, but only to important travellers and those who may be introduced or carry suitable references from abroad. There will be many people who may make themselves known here and display a desire to gather particulars to see certain institutions and to meet people engaged in various aspects of our community life. At present such visitors often do not know who to apply to for advice. The proposed plan would save the time of visitors, and also give opportunities for New Zealand residents to learn about other places and people.

Books by popular authors: —“The Strange Countess,” “The Square Emerald,” “The Northing Tramp,” “The Green Archer,” “The Door with Seven Locks,” “The Day of Uniting” by Edgar Wallace; “Beau Geste” by P. C. Wren; “The Water Diviner” by Dolf Willard; “Scaramouche” by Rafael Sabatini: “The House of Crimson Shadows” by H. de Vere Stacpoole; “The Man They Couldn’t Arrest” by Seamark: “Woven of the Wind” by Annie S. Swan; “Out of the Blue” “The Final Count,” “Bull-dog Drummond” by Sapper; “Lucky in Love,” “The Pearl Thief,” “Tho Dancing Star,” “Her Pirate Partner,” “Sir or Madam” by Berta Ruck. —Price 2/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer. Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Premier McCormack, of Queensland, recently said that Labour's objective and practically the main plank of its platform was the nationalisation of industry. There was nothing wrong with that pitink if they got social service. They had been absolutely compelled to close down the State instrumentalities because they could not get the service necessary to render them sufficiently profitable to justify carrying them on. There was no question in the case of the sugar mills of the boss having ruined State enterprise. Take Babinda sugar mill. The conditions there were excellent. The men were paid good wages while the conditions and accommodation provided were also excellent, yet the Government could not carry that, enterprise on without incessant and constant trouble. Men who did not give any trouble to the Colonial Sugar Refining Company gave constant trouble to the State mills. Babinda mill had been handed over to the farmers, and the efficiency was 30 per cent, higher, while there was no sign of trouble.! It made one think and hesitate. . ’

The Radio Broadcasting Coy an-1 nonnces that it will broadcast the results of the (rots at 3YA to-morrow, despite the ban imposed by the auth-j orities. —Press Assn.

The exodus of West Coasters for the Christchurch Racing Carnival, which opens to-morrow at Addington, commenced this morning, when 54 excursionists left Greymouth by the early goods train.

The amount of coal, timber, produce and general merchandise railed through the Otira tunnel for the week was 12,425 tons. This is an increase of 2,486 tons bn the amount handled for the corresponding period last year which was 9939 tons. The total for this week is more than double the amount handled for the corresponding period in 1926, which was 6009 tons.

A young lady, while issuing the daily midday ration to the fowl yard today had a “close shave”of being dropped by a falling rock. In a nearby road the Borough workmen were engaged in cutting down a bank, in which considerable quantities of rock have to be blasted away, and it was during one of the blasts that a block of stone, about two pounds weight, went hurtling through the air and fell at the young lady’s feet.

In the summing up in a land case in the Hamilton Supreme Court, his Honour Mr Justice Blair said the jury had to consider whether the representations alleged to have been made were not merely ordinary land agents’ puffs. He had heard land in Waikato described as carrying so much stock that it was “impossible to. close the gates.” (Laughter). Nobody would, of course, be led astray by such’ a statement.

Mercery Department.—WAek-end specials: Men’s Heavy-striped Drill Working Shirts 3/11; Men’s Warm Allwool Cardigans 10/3; Fancy Cashmere Socks 2/9; Wire Tweed Working Trousers 9/6. All sure siPps. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

A country boy of eight years of age was taken by his mother the other day to. an Invercargill dentist (says the “Southland Times”). The dentist told him that he was to sit up in the chair and not to cry as he would not be hurt. The dentist then proceeded to extract the offending tooth.' Not ?, sound came from the little chap. When the operation was over the dentist complimented the boy and offered him sixpence. The offer was repulsed with dignity in the following words: “I’ll no’ tak your saxpence. You said ye’d no’ hurt me and ye did.”

Half price specials at Thorpy’s Winter Clearance Sale. —Ladies’ Velour Coats, fur collars, 19/11; ladies’ fleecy Cardigans, 'sleeveless 2/11, with sleeves 3/llSd; flleecy Bloomers l/lljd; Fleecy Bodices 1/8 and 1/11; Creme Winceyette Chemises 3/10. We sell for less, Thorpy’s Ltd/ Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

A postal official related a good story recently. It concerned a telegraph boy in a certain town in Southland (says the “Times”). It happened that there was a Mr. X in this place for whom a wire arrived on lines similar to this: “Arriving Monday, kill the fatted calf. Bill.” The telegram remained on the boy’s desk for some time until his attention was drawn to it by the postmaster. “Aren’t you going to deliver it to Mi’ X?” he was asked. “Oh,” came the innocent reply, “it can’t be for Mr X in town. It must be for Mr X of So-and-so (naming a locality three miles out in the country). He is the only man I know about here who keeps cows.” And he wondered at the cause of the laughter.

Sale-time is bargain-time at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Stocktaking has brought forth hundreds of lines that we must quit at any price, and so the pencil has been busy marking down goods at prices that will help them to go early. Your opporittpity is now. Come in and inspect cur bargain tables. You will be surprised at the bargains offered. —Advt.

One reads so often of “hit-and-run” motorists in Sydney, and of drunken drivers who scatter everything before them, that it is pleasant to see the other side of the picture. A motorlorry driver stopped his truck outside one of the suburban police stations in Sydney, and asked to be locked dp, on the safety-first principle, because ho was drunk. The magistrate, after genially telling the driver of the lorry that he was a very sensible man, showed his appreciation of his exemplary conduct by fining him £2.. But it might have been worse. The man might have had his licence cancelled. He was the first man, in fact, who has appeared before this particular magistrate on a drunken driving charge and been convicted, without having had his licence cancelled.

August specials at A. E. Kilgour’s: “The Feathered Friends Competition Writing pad,” 6d; “The Forest Giant Pad” <2OO pages ruled,-1/2 each; “Pucca Pads 1/- each or 3 for 2/9; “Pernbury Bond Pads” 1/- each or 2 for 1/9; “Exquisite Pads” 1/- each or 2 for 1/9; “Zealandia School Pad” 1/cach or 2 for 1/9; “Bargain Pad” 400 pages, 1/6 each; 100 cake cups in boxes for 6d; Pucca Envelopes 6d: Exquisite Envelopes, 6 packet; Secret Service Envelopes, 6d packet. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, forbest value. —Advt. <

Predictions that saturation point in motor-vehicle distribution in New Zealand is being reached are substantiated by the latest import statistics, which reveal that tho sum of £984,096 sent overseas for cars and commercial vehicles landed in the Dominion during the half-year 1928 is the lowest outlay in automotive products since 1922. Indications are that the trade will be fortunate if even the lean year of 1927 is equalled, as the potential markets were so well exploited during the boom years of 1924, 1925 and 1926 that even tempting hire purchase systems could not maintain the demand. The £984.096 covering the first six months of this year represented dutiable value, plus 10 per cent., of 6313 cars, chassis and commercial vehicles of all descriptions. Cars with and without bodies accounted for 5692 of the total number and tho industries of seven countries were represented.