LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 September 1928, Page 6

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 Greymouth Labour Department reports twelve unemployed registered on their books, all being single men with one exception.

A twin lamb, with five legs, three in front and two behind, was born on the property of Fullerton-Smith brothers at. Ongarue. The animal is perfectly healthy, and gambols with the rest (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

On entering his Studebaker Commander, yesterday (telegraphed our Christchurch correspondent), FlightLieut. C. T. Ulm found a sticker from the Traffic Inspector drawing attention to the fact that his car had been left unattended for a greater period than permitted under the by-law.

New season’s stocks of Dean’s Toys and Dolls, representing all the latest novelties, and new stocks of the latest in Ladies’ Hand Bags, Wrist Bags and Arm Bags have arrived at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Your inspection is invited. —Advt.

The Minister of Public Works (Hon. K. S. Williams) has advised Mr Seddon, M.P., that, in response to representations made regarding the upkeep of the Teremakau bridge al Kumara, he is willing to consider the position, with a. view to seeing whether or not, it will be possible to meet the request of the recent conference of local bodies, and grant asistance for repairs to the structure.

Special One-price Sale, 2.000 lots 2/6 each. Ladies’ Waterproof and Velour Coats 2/6; Men’s and Boys’ Shirts 2/6; Ladies’ Art Silk Hose, 2 pairs for 2/6; Damask Table Cloths 2/6; Ladies’ and Children’s. Soiled Underclothing, 2 for 2/6. Sale begins 9.30, Saturday, September 29. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth. —Advt.

The Greymouth Municipal Abattoir Manager (Mr W. Hughes) reported to the Borough Council last evening that the Department of Agriculture has granted him three weeks’ leave of absence, from October 1. Mr J. Vette, of Christchurch, will act as relieving manager. Mrs M. Lynn, caretaker of the Town Hall, applied for annual leave, and this was granted, the Town Clerk to make the necessary arrangements for a relieving caretaker.

The Christmas Number of the “Auckland Weekly News,” “Christchurch Press,” “Otago Witness,” “Free Lance,” and “Brett’s Annual” are due early in October. Each paper has a special supplement in the form of a colored plate illustrating some phase of New Zealand life or scenery. An ideal gift to send to the Homeland. The price is 2/- each; postage Id. extra. Orders are being taken now, so leave yours as early as possible with B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

It was reported at least night’s Fire Board meeting that after the recent fire at McLean’s premises, several firemen had received temporary injuries to their eyes through smoke from burning oils and acids, medical relief having to be secured. Fireman Nelson, who was injured through contact with burning acid, has now completely recovered. The fire smouldered for a week, a hose having to be used on the Friday following the date of the blaze.

Kilgour’s special prices:—Exquisite Pads 1/-, Pucca Pars 1/-, Zealandia School Pads 1/-, The Bargain Pad (400 pages) 1/3, Oui* Feathered Friends’ Writing Pad 6d, Pembury Bond Pads 1/-, Exquisite Envelopes 6d, Service Envelopes 6d. Large range of Typewriting Paper, Letter Books, Pen and Pencil Manifold Books, Ledgers, Account Books. Price list on application to A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Phone 259. —Advt.

Dhring the week-end the services will be conducted at the Salvation Army by Ensign V. Thompson, a New Zealander, who has been on missionary service in India for seven years, and who returns again to that country in three weeks’ time. The Ensign was for a number of years attached to the Magistrate’s Court in Wellington, and later Palmerston North, and left the Civil Service to offer for missionary service in India. Ensign Thompson has had a great oportunipty to see life in India as in his capacity of private secretary to the Salvation Army leader in that country, he has travelled extensively, and now is in charge of the Salvation Army Training College for Men in Nagercoil, South India.

Useful hand books: —“Graining and Marbling”; “Odd Jobs About the House,” “How to Make an Evening Go,” “Carpentry for the Amateur,” “Electric Lighting and Wiring,” “Ticket and Sign Writers’ Alphabet,” “Plumbing,” “Paints and Colours,” “Electric Bells,” “Upholstery,” “Photography,” “New and Original Tricks,” “Boot-mending,” "Correct English,” “Bricklaying,” “Dog Ailments,” “Valve Sets,” “Drawing for Pleasure and Profil,” “How to Talk and Debate,” “Popular Indoor Games,” “'rhe Book of Luck,” “Good Stories, riddles and jokes,” “Twelve Best Indoor Games,” “How to Talk Correctly,” “Correct Conduct,” “Business Letter Writing,” ‘How to Conduct Meetings,” “Public Speaking.” Price 1/3 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Recently the Auckland Girls’ Athletic Association asked the Newmarket Borough Council for permission to hold a. street collection to raise funds for their sports ground. This request was refused. A further appeal was made at last night’s meeting of the Newmarket Council, when a letter outlining the objects of the Association, and stressing the need for financial support of all interested in the welfare of young womanhood in Auckland. was received. “I have been interested in hockey in Auckland for a number of years,” said Mr IL .1. Cooper, "and I think these girls have put one across the boys. Girls have practically killed hoekey in Auckland.” On the motion of Ihe Mayor, who said that the appeal was not worthy of support, the Council unanimously decided Lo decline the request (telegraphed our correspondent).

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. Kiely, Proprietor.—Advt.

The recent heavy rain has had at least one good effect. The depth of water on the bar has steadily increased during the last week, owing to freshes in the river, until to-day soundings showed the depth to be 29 feet. Yesterday, the bar registered 26 feet, and to-day the river 21 feet. The rough sea on the bar had subsided sufficiently this morning to enable the Kartigi and Kaiapoi to leave.

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 Lt., the local agents inform us their sales for same are phenomenal.—Advt.

Many amusing stories of legal flavour were told, and’ much useful practical information given by Justice Frazer, in the course of an informal talk to members of the Justices of the Peace Association last evening. Justices did not require to be lawyers, said Justice Frazer. The main thing was to use common sense. A safe rule was not to go too much on appearances. Many a red nose was caused by indigestion, his Honor remarked.

The proposal to create an Arthur’s Pass National Park was referred to by Mr Seddon in the House last evening (telegraphed our Parliamentary correspondent), when the Washing-Up Bill was being considered. He suggested that a Board representing both Canterbury and Westland should be set up, and that botanists should be included amongst the members. He welcomed the Bill, which would afford an opportunity to establish a board for control of the area.

Recently the Palmerston North Borough Council decided that no footpaths fronting shops were to be swept after 8.30 in the morning—this following upon numerous complaints regarding nuisance caused by the dust raised. The inspectors have recently been seeking out offenders with the result that three of them appeared before the Court this week. The borough solicitor did not press for heavy penalties, stating that the cases were brought as a warning to others. A fine of 5/- with 10/- costs in each case was imposed.

“The law is an ass in this case,” said a New Plymouth man referring to a regulation which states that every child absent from school half a day should be prosecuted unless a medical certificate could be produced (states the Taranaki Herald). Surely the parents were able to tell if a child was slightly unwell without worrying a doctor. A parent, who had received a notice on account of his children, whose attendance was otherwise good, for missing a half-day without an excuse, wrote asking whethei’ such notices were issued foi* every half-day missed. Personally he knew it had not been done. The parent stated that he was taking the matter up with the Minister of Education. It was stated that discretion was used in sending out the' notices, but some members thought that if one parent received a notice all should, although they knew that notices were not sent out in every case.

New books at B. Dixon’s, Ltd.: ’’Pictorial Golf,” by Martin, 8/6; “Harold, the Webbed” by Horn, 7/6; “The Story of the Southern Cross Trans-Pacific Flight” by Smith and Ulm, 8/6; “Women Are ?” by Nicol, 2/6; “While Rivers Run” by Walsh, 6/-; “Swan Song” by John Galsworthy, 6/-; “Tide pf Empire” by Peter B. Kyne, 6/-; “Dust” by Tempski, 6/-; “The Sun Hawk” by Chambers, 6/-; “Lights Up” by Grace Richmond, 6/-. New reprints at 3/6: “The Carolinian” by Sabatini; “Bellarion,” by Sabatini. —Advt.

Sitting as the Domain Board, the Greymouth Borough Council last evening received a deputation, consisting of Messrs A. Greenwood and T. P. Ryan, from the West Coast Cricket Association, requesting that improvements be made to the Recreation Ground, in view of the coming cricket season. The Association offered assistance to the extent of £5. It was evidently going to be a good while before extensive improvements were undertaken, said Mr Greenwood, but the immediate requirements would be met if the part of the ground facing High Street was attended to. Mr Ryan said that such emergency measures would at least provide the Association with a ground of the recognised size. The Association had only £3l, but would help the Council to the extent of £5. On the motion of Cr. R. J. Williams, seconded by Cr. J. B. Kent, it was decided that the Engineer should make enquiries, and report to the next meeting, to be held in a fortnight.

Popular books: —Special prices for two weeks only at A. E. Kilgour’s: “Beau Geste,” by P. C. Wren; “The Little Gentleman” and “The Channay Syndicate,” by Phillip Oppenheim; “Sheep Limit” and “The Land of Last Chance” by Ogden; “The Green Archer,” “The Northing Tramp,” “The Law of the Four Just Men,” by Edgar Wallace; “The Mine with the Iron Door,” “The Winning of Barbara Worth,” “The Shepherd of the Hills” by I-I. B. Wright “Charming Comes Through,” “Lonesome Ranch,” “The Way of the Buffalo,” “Slow Burgess,” “Trailing Back” by Charles Alden Seltzer; “The Wilderness Trail,” “The Desert Thoroughbred,” “Daughter of the Sun,” “The Everlasting Whisper” by Jackson Gregory; "The Singing Bone” by R. A, Freeman.” Price 2/3 each; postage Id extra.. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, the Shop for Presents and Prizes. —Advt.

“This is a communication all the way from Paris, gentlemen,” said the Mayor of Devonport last evening, when No. 7 on the order paper was called (telegraphed our correspondent). The letter was an impassioned plea from a. resident of the borough who Is now touring the Continent, that the Devonport Borough Council should, in his absence, do its best to clear the sur-l plus growth of weeds from Rata Road, a tiny blind street thirteen thousand miles away from Grand Hotel du Pavilion, close to Champs D’Elysee. The correspondent, after referring to Paris as “this most beautiful city, with its glorious boulevards,” said that he will lie “very glad to get back to delightful Devonporf,” and plaintively informed the Council that “many friends from abroad intend visiting me when 1 return, so please do not let me be ashamed of Rata, Road, when 1 return, after the glowing accounts I have given of our country’s beauties, and of Devonport in particular.” The letter was sympathetically received, and fori the sake of Devonport’s fair name in Prance, something is to be done to] reduce the crop of weeds. ’

The tender of Sotheran Bros, for repairing the Town Hall roof, was accepted last evening by the Greymouth Borough Council, after a discussion in Committee. Two tenders were received.

A party of approximately 25 members of the Star of the West Lodge, in charge of P.G.P. Bro. J. Tennent, will leave Greymouth to-morrow on a visit to Westport, returning on Sunday night.

Latest arrivals at Chalk’s Shoe Store. —Women’s Champagne 1-bar Shoe, low heels, 26/-, Women’s Light 1-bar Shoes, low heel, 25/-; Women’s Pat. and Trimmed 1-bar Shoes, low or Louis heels, 25/-. For elegant, cosy-fitting, and hard-wearing shoes, purchase at Chalk’s Shoe Emporium.— Advt.

When the Kartigi was swinging round this morning in the harbour before leaving for Wellington, the steel swinging hawser snapped. Fortunately an auxiliary rope was attached, and held the ship, saving what would otherwise have proved a serious accident. The only damage done was to the hawser.

Special One-price Sale for three days only begins Saturday, September 29. Over 2,000 lots, worth from 3/11 to 59/6, all one price 2/6. The greatest half-crown sale bargain ever offered. Doors open at 9.30. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.— Advt.

The improvement in the weather at Greymouth to-day was no doubt responsible for the appearance of the eagerly-awaited whitebait. The price, however, was 4/- per pint, and this was sufficient to deter many would-be buyers.

The number of each issue of “Hansard” printed last, session was 6,800, the numbei’ of subscribers 146 and the amount received from subscribers and sales £192. Of each issue of the “Gazette,” 1,120 were printed, the number of subscribers was 557, and the amount received from subscribers and sales £2969.

There was considerable discussion at a meeting of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce on the proposed re-nam-ing of the Frankton Junction railway station. A resolution was received from the Hamilton Retailers’ Association approving of a change to Hamilton Junction. The meeting unanimously expressed itself in favour of the change.

Orders for the furniture required to equip the up-to-date hostel that is approaching completion at Milford Sound, as the terminus of “the finest walk in the world,” have been placed by the Tourist Department with Dunedin, ’lnvercargill and Christchurch firms. The site is that previously occupied by the late Mr Sutherland’s residence, not very far from the camp at Sandfly Point, and the coptractor for the building is Mr J. A. Hart, of Greymouth.

The new season’s samples of materials for suits to measure include the latest weaves and designs in all-wool Colonial Tweeds. Also a special range of fancy Donegals for sports coats and blazers, Our prices are moderate and everything absolutely guaranteed. Youi* order, please, gents.—C. Smith, Ltd,, Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Mr Claude R. Link, a process server in New York, apparently despises wealth. When informed by a lawyer ,that he and his mother had inherited £600,000, he replied, “I am quite satisfied to live on my salary of £8 per week.” Mr Link, who is a quiet, unobtrusive man, was the calmest person present when the great news was announced in the office in which he works. However, the employee had a day off, going to South Carolina to visit his mother. When pressed to say whether he would take the money, Mr Link answered, “Yes, for the sake of my mother, who is in poor health.”

Coincidences of fact may sometimes be stranger than those of fiction. Two men, unknown to one another lived in the same New Zealand town. Each of them possessed the same surname and the same two Christian names. One telephoned a minister to arrange for his marriage. The other later saw the minister’s brothei’ and arranged for his marriage. Both had seeded the same church, the same day, and the same hour for the ceremonies, rhe diary entry for the first bridegroom to apply was erroneously credited to the second, and it was not until too late that it was discovered there were two persons. So a double wedding was held. Then it was found that each party had selected the same catering establishment. Here, too, there had been confusion. When the guests arrived they were met with the problem of making one breakfast go as far as two. This experience was related to New Plymouth Rotarians by the Rev. John Paterson, of Wanganui.

A possible reason why he had been chosen as President of the Arbitration Court was suggested by Justice Frazer in frank confessions to a gathering of Justices of the Peace last evening (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent). “Possibly it may have been because 1 took part in a strike when 1 was ten years of age,” he said. “With the maritime strike of 1890 prominent-1 ly in. their minds, the schoolboys ofj his (lay, from the Albert Street, Union I Street, and George Street schools, in | Dunedin, got the strike microbe, and set. up a strike committee. They presented to headquarters certain de-, mauds, chief among which was that there were to be no home lessons. The demands were rejected somewhat to the boys’ dismay, but the George Street schoolboys promptly went on strike. They went up the hill at the back of the school, and refused to come down. The authorities took no notice of them, and the strike was declared off next day. Ido not know whether I should have made that confession to this audience, but it is so long ago that possibly I may be forgiven,” said his Honor,