LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 October 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.

Mrs Fagerlund, of Barrytown, has disposed of her farm.

The rainfall at Auckland for September was 7.84 inches, nearly double that of September 1927 and 1925, and three times greater than in 1926 (telegraphed our correspondent).

A stock train consisting of eleven trucks of cattle, one of horses, two of pigs, and one of “bobby” calves, will be despatched to Christchurch to-mor-row, the cattle, horses, and pigs for Wednesday’s stock sale, and the calves for the freezing works.

The orchard known as Blewman’s, at Kaiata, and managed by the Blewman family for the past 50 years, has been disposed of to Mr Peter Thompson, of Blackball, who intends to start an up-to-date poultry farm on the property. The estate comprises 13 freehold and 9 leasehold acres.

The effect of last week’s storm was severely felt at Kamaka where on Mr Carter’s property lightning struck a hugu, 3ft. thick black birch tree, and with the force and report of a high charge explosive, shattered it to small pieces, scattering splinters from inches to over three feet in length, over a radius of seventy-five yards. The tree was 100 feet high.

Whitebait are fairly plentiful in Greymouth to-day, while good catches are reported from Teremakau and Hokitika. This morning a consignment of 90 tins of the fish were sent to Christchurch, 63 tins from Hokitika, 20 from Camerons and 7 from Greymouth. Whitebait is being retailed at one shilling per pint in Hokitika and Westport, and two shillings in Greymouth.

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.

To-day marked the opening of the 1928 trout season and several enthusiasts could be seen early this morning trying out on the Grey River banks near the town. The river is reported to be well stocked, and one Greymouth man landed six fair-sized fish in an hour’s work. Between forty and fifty licenses have already been issued for anglers.

- 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 of 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.

Council workmen are effecting a welcome change in the appearance of the approach to the Municipal Swimming Baths. The banks of Sawyer’s Creek, adjacent to the entrance of the bath site are being graded and planted with suitable flowers and shrubs. A proper road-way is being constructed to the Bath gate, and the surroundings cleared up, levelled, and planted in grass. When completed the project will considerably beautify the spot;-,.

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 H. B. Wright “Channing 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 4d extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, the Shop for Presents and Prizes. —Advt.

The kindly sympathetic interest of Bishop Cleary, in the spiritual welfare of his people, never found a better expression than yesterday (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent) when he made his first, public appearance since the serious motoring accident ten weeks ago, in order to be present to bless the new presbytery shortly to be occupied by Father. M. Pavlinovich, who arrived in New Zealand from Dalmatia last April, to work among the Yugoslavs of the Dominion. Although still forced to move on crutches, Bishop Cleary states his health is good, although the right leg which was fractured, is still giving him some trouble, owing' to the circulation difficulty. A warm welcome was extended to the Bishop, whose action in attending, in spite of personal inconvenience, was keenly appreciated by the large Yugoslav audience. At the ceremony, on replying, the Bishop declared: “If I had to be carried on a stretcher, I would still have been here to mark the appreciation of efforts you have made to obtain a priest of your own nationality.”

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.

Mr Seddon M.P., has received advice from the Minister of Education that the matter of rebuilding the Kumara school, which' was recently destroyed by fire is in the hands of the Canterbury Education Board. As soon as an application is received, from that Board, it will be given careful consideration.

To meet the requirements of motor car owners who desire to have thencars 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.

A demonstration by the unemployed Blackball miners was held at the Band Rotunda on Saturday afternoon. About 50 men marched from the Railway Station to the Band Rotunda, where a large number gathered. Addresses were given by Messrs A. Galbraith, B. Topp, W. Purdy, A. McLagan, Jas. O’Brien, A. Eaglesham, and Doyle.

Just arrived: 40 cases and 4 bales of new season summer goods. Watch window displays. A most select range of all the latest fashions. C. Sjnith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

At the hearing of a charge at the Magistrate’s Court at Wanganui, counsel objected that the evidence produced was circumstantial. This led Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., to quote an authority as to the distinction in evidence (reports the “Chronicle”). “Direct evidence,” said his Worship, “was seeing a man putting water in the milk and circumstantial evidence was finding a trout in the can.”

A special window display of the most fashionable and latest in- summer frocks in voiles, reppes, in all the newest designs and colourings; also lovely smart black reppe silk coats. Now showing at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

The serious loss to the Dominion through fires is mentioned by the Inspector of Fire Brigades, Mr T. Hugo, in his annual report to Parliament. The fire loss throughout New Zealand for the 12 months ended December 31, 1927, is estimated at. £1,331,508, says the report. This, with the population of the Dominion for the same period, estimated at 1,448,010, gives an average loss of 18/4|d per head of population.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following communication from the Minister of Education: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, in which on behalf of the residents of Hukarere you urge that a school bo erected at that place. In reply 1 have to say that I shall be glad to go into the matter with the Department, and give your representations careful consideration, having regard to the recommendations of the Education Board concerned.”

In a lettey to a friend in Greymouth, Mr J. R. McNaughton, for many years manager of the National Bank at Reefton, Hokitika and Greymouth, and now retired and residing at-’Auckland, remarks on that city’s equable climate, which, although wet during May and July, has so far been much milder than on the Coast. Mr McNaughton has been using since August, new potatoes which he planted in April, when he arrived in Auckland. The writer mentions that some bowling has been continued through the yin ter. Mr McNaughton and his wife wish to be remembered to Coast friends. They are living at 20, Ladies’ Mile. Remuera, Auckland.

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.

Mr H. E. 'Holland, M.P., has received the following communication from the Minister of Mines: —“I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter urging on behalf of the Runanga Borough Council that a full report of the survey carried out in connection with the proposed water supply be given to it, and in reply regret to state that the report referred to has not yet reached the Head Office of the Public Works Department. From enquiries made, however, it has been ascertained that the field work is completed, but it will be .some weeks before the plan with the report and estimates are available. On receipt of the report, however, your request will be further dealt with.”

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.

Innocently enough a Wellington resident played a rare joke on the Blenheim Fire Brigade the other morning. About. 7.40 a.m. he rang up Mr R. V. Bythell, who is superintendent, of (he brigade, but a. gal.? had twisted the wires somewhere and instead of ringing Mr Bythell’s telephone bell, the electric impulse from Wellington set in operation the automatic alarm system installed in every fireman’s residence. Amid a general tingling of bells, the brigadesmen turned out and made heller skelter for the Fire Station. Here they were able to ascertain the cause of the alarm and the incident closed among general chuckling.

In the Juvenile Court at Greymouth to-day, a 17-year-old youth was charged with the theft, of a bicycle, valued at. £7. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr J. W. Hannan. The evidence of the owner of the machine was to the effect that he lost it. several months ago, and discovered recently that the accused was riding it. The defence stated that the bicyqle was found in a shed, and that, as ho one claimed it after three weeks, and the owner could not. he located, accused took possession of the machine. He made enquiries among the staff of the business where he was employed, without, result, but admitted that ho did not communicate with the police. Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., decided that the evidence was insufficient to convict accused, and he dismissed the case. An order was made for the return of the bicycle to its owner.

The Minister of Health has advised the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce that owing to the expense, the establishment of* a special office in Greymouth for the Health Inspector would not be justified.

Along the Railway line between Greymouth and Kumara, residents train their dogs to make themselves useful. Both at Paroa, and at Gladstone, on Saturday, a retriever was seen awaiting the arrival of the afternoon train, and on being thrown a “Star” each caught it in his mouth and trotted off home with it.

Considerable anxiety has been felt in Greymouth during the last few days about the whereabouts of the steamer Putiki, a Union Coy. vessel, which left Greymouth over a week ago for Hart’s camp in Milford Sounds. The Union Coy now advise that the latest news received reported that the Putiki arrived in Jackson’s Bay on September 25, and was sheltering there.

A resident of Dobson was called upon at the Greymouth Court to-day to show cause why a prohibition order should not be issued against him. The application was made by his son. After hearing the evidence on both sides, Mi- W. Meldrum, S.M., decided that the circumstances did not justify the making of an order, and he dismissed the application.

Police constables at Greymouth had an unusually busy week-end, so far as arresting, drunken men was concerned, and five of the latter paid the penally, when their cases were dealt with by Mr AV. Meldrum, S.M., to-day. A first offender, arrested in Mackay Street on Saturday night, was fined 5/-, the amount of his bail; first offender, Tainui Street, Saturday night, 5/-; second offender, Mawhera Quay, Saturday night, 10/-; first offender, Mawhera Quay, early yesterday morning, 5/-; first offender, Johnston Street, yesterday afternoon, 5/-; second offender, Seven Mile Road, yesterday afternoon, 10/-.

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 ajid Colours,” “Electric Bells,” “Upholstery,” “Photography,” “New and Original Tricks,” “Boot-mending,” “Correct English,” “Bricklaying,” “Dog Ailments,” “Valve Sets.” “Drawing for Pleasure and Profit,” .“How to Talk and Debate,” “Popular Indoor Games,” “The 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.

The last act in what has become known as the County lorry case” was staged at the Greymouth Court to-day, when the case again came before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., for the infliction of a penalty. It will be remembered that the lorry driver, George Carlyle, was charged, with driving a lorry not equipped with efficient brakes. The S.M. dismissed the charge, holding that the lorry was engaged in roadmaking operations, and therefore was. covered by the regulations exempting roadmaking machinery, in regard to brakes. The police appealed against the decision, and the appeal was upheld by Mr Justice Adams at the recent sitting of the Supreme Court. Mr W. J. Joyce, who again appeared for Carlyle to-day, submitted that the offence was practically’ of a technical nature. The S.M. convicted and fined defendant £l, with 16/- costs.