LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 December 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

The daily attendances at the Municipal Baths are not up to last year’s averages, no doubt due to the unsettled weather conditions. An improvement is expected when Summer really starts.

Just arrived —at Kettle Bros. Ltd., —a large consignment of choice Hams, fqr the Christmas trade. —Advt.

The Waikaremoana Power Station is ready for turning on the water in a fortnight. The official opening will probably be early in the New Year. The original contract date was June, 1929. —Press Assn.

Speaking at the Grey County Council meeting this morning,' Cr. Ryall remarked that the Moonlight bridge was a standing monument to the energy of the late Councillor Irvine, who had been a strenuous advocate for it.

The tender of C. Rodger of £715 12/- for approaches to the Crooked River Bridge, was recommended to the Public Works Department for acceptance, at the meeting of the Grey County Council to-day. The contractor intends to push on the work at once and there is every prospect of the work being completed and the bridge opened for traffic in a few weeks. The work is important as it will give access to Rotomanu and Inchbonnie.

Christmas Gift Good’s at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. —Ladies’ Hand Bags 5/- to 65/-; gent’s Pocket Wallets 2/6 to 32/6; lady’s Companion Sets 4/- to 30/-; Manicure Sets 2/- to 35/-; Work Baskets 7/6 to 20/-; Work Boxes 1/- to 5/-. Collar Boxes 1/- to 20/-; Glove and Handkerchief Boxes 2/- to 4/6; Gents’ Brush Sets 4/6 to 60/-; Ladies’ Brush Sets 5/6 to 50/-; Hand Mirrors 2/- to 35/-; Fountain Pens 1/- to 57/6; Propelling Pencils 6d, to 21/-; Suit Cases 6/6 to 55/-; Photo Frames 1/to 10/6; Framed Pictures from 1/- to 35/-; Writing Folios 2/- to 70/-. The best values are here. —Advt.

The Coroner’s inquiry into the fire which occurred at Carmine’s buildings, Westport, on the night of September 20, and which was opened about a month ago, was continued before Mr E. R. Fox, Coroner, yesterday. After hearing lengthy evidence (one witness, J. W. King, was in the box for over seven hours), the Coroner, in giving his finding, said he did not intend to make any remarks under the circumstances and would return an open verdict, to the effect that the fire occurred under suspicious circumstances, the fire originating in that portion of the building occupied by J. W. King, fruiterer.

Children’s Show, Victoria Park, on Saturday. Great educational displays, Sports commence at 11 a.m. —Advt.

Consider the children’s health by giving them “Snowflake” Ice Cream. — Advt.

A type of gastric influenza, accom- ' panied by severe stomach pains, has been prevalent at Greymouth for the past week or two, numerous residents being affected. Medical men and chemists have been busy.

Sunny Oamaru —Spend your holidays where a warm welcome and ideal climate await you. Excellent accommodation at moderate tariff. Best trout fishing in New Zealand. Swimming and boating. Games of all kinds—Tennis, bowling, croquet, cricket, golf; lovely camping grounds for motorists. Oamaru for health and happiness. Write R. Malcolm, Box 34, Oamaru, for further particulars.—Advt.

The quarterly meeting of the Westland Licensing Committee was held at Hokitika yesterday; present: Messrs W. Meldrum, S.M. (chairman). Goodall, Kent and Kyle. The following transfers were granted: William Holt to Lenon James Manthorpe, The Ngahere Hotel, Ngahere. John Joseph Dore to Edmond John Kiely, Revington’s Hotel, Greymouth, Edmond John Kiely to John Joseph Dore, Dominion Hotel, Greymouth.

The cheapest paint is the paint that stands the weather —this is “Ferrador.” It is- superior to any other paint and has double the covering capacity of red lead. Have your roof painted in either red or green.- Dispatch Foundry Co., Ltd., Agents.— Advt.

A Maori woman, Mrs Pirihi, who lives at Takahiwai, a native settlement near Marsden Point, on the shores of 'the Whangarei Harbour, claims to be 108 years of age. She is remarkably hale and hearty and travels ten miles and sometimes twenty miles a day on foot. She can relate many incidents of Maori life in the pre-European days and is capable of a most graphic description of the period of early settlehient by the Europeans. Her firm belief is that she has many years yet before her and she expects to outlast many of her friends who were born at least two generations later.

Direct Importers of Tennis Racquets —Compare our prices 15/-, 17/6, 22/6, 25/-, 30/-, 37/6, to 77/6. 1929 Ayres’ Tennis Balls 4/6 per pair; Cliff’s Volley Tennis Balls 1929, 4/- per pair. Sarbo Balls 1/-, 1/6, and 2/- each. Youths’ cricket sets 5/6, 13/6, 25/-, to 37/6; Youth’s Cricket Bats 10/6, 12/6. 15/- to 25/-; Cricket Balls 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 4/6 to 10/6. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour. Direct Importer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

The Cumberland, which arrived at Auckland from Liverpool yesterday, had aboard two 50-ton electric locomotives for the Christchurch-Lyttel-ton Railway following its electrification. (telegraphed our correspondent). Considerable care had to be exercised in loading the engines. One had to be tilted at an angle of 45 degrees in the hold, the other clearing the sides of another hatch by 9 inches. The locomotives will be unloaded at Lyt telton. Besides a large general cargo, the vessel brought four Angora rabbits for R. Williams, of Auckland, and a sheep dog for a Canterbury farmer. Seven pups were born to this dog a few days before the vessel reached port. .

Welcome. —Our Warehouse is open to everybody. We have just opened up a very large range of prize books of all the latest titles. A special room is set aside for prize books. Special discount is allowed to School Committees and Sunday schools. Inspection invited. Compare the prices which are the lowest. I belong to no Booksellers’ Association. A. E. Kilgour, the Warehouse for Presents and Prizes.—Advt.

That New Zealand should produce tobacco for local sale only, and not Seek to enter the world market was the opinion expressed yesterday by Mr H. R. Cumming of. Rhodesia at present visiting Auckland. He said that Rhodesian growers who exported their produce found themselves up against large vested interests. New Zealand would have the same experience, while the high price of labour would also be a factor against profitable export. “It would be like butting your head against a gatepost,” he said. “However, New Zealand manufacturers could place a good cigarette on the local market, provided they imported tobacco to make a satisfactory blend.” '(telegraphed our correspondent).

Wonderful presents at special prices. Ladies and children’s Rubber Bathing Caps 10d., 1/-, 1/11, 2/11, 3/9, 4/11; Rubber Bathing Belts in black, white, blue, green, red 1/-, 1/6, 1/11; ladies’ and children’s Bathing Costumes 2/11, 3/11, 5/11. We sell for less Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

Remarkable values are to be had in Christmas Bon Bons at B. Dixon’s Tainui Street. Nowhere else will you get such value for your money. The prices range from 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/-, 6/6 to 7/6 a box of one dozen. All Bon Bons contain fancy Caps and Masks. A large selection to choose from. Get your supplies early.—Advt.

Moving through the soft twilight of a summer evening comes an old man (narrates the Auckland “Sun”). Two or three tattered magazines are tuck ed under his arm. He wanders along Ponsonby road until, near All Saints’ Church, he stops beside a large white bin, put there by a charitable organ! • | sation to collect literature for solitary lighthousemen, returned soldiers and sailors. The passer-by looks at the unobtrusive old man with quiet approval. He is evidently going to deposit his offering in-the bin. None 6f your pretentious charity for him—buch modest gifts are more fittingly made under cover of kindly darkness. Glancing carefully round, to see that he is unobserved, the “philanthropist” places his magazines, not in the mouth of the bin, but on top of it. Then I his sleeve rolled up, he reaches inside 'the slot with his thin hand and wrist I find rakes out several books and papers. Hastily he scans them, rejecting tome and pulling out others in their .place until, his taste satisfied, he pushes the unwanted books with the magazines he had himself brought with him, back into the bin. Another hasty glance round, and away he trots down the road, considerably quicker than he came. Why these bins are not cleared when full it is difficult to imagine, unless they have been forgotten. However, while they remain overflowing, a convenient free library is established for at least one opportunist. Subscription: Nothing. Hours: Whenever the subscriber chooses to make his call.

Councillor W. H. Murray, whose name was prominently before the public this year in connection with wast charges in civic cases, informed a deputation that he would contest the 1929 mayoralty (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

If you want Ice Cream and not ices, ask for “Snowflake.” —Advt.

Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: Messrs W. H. Benny (Wellington), C. White, G. H. White (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. L. Young (Palmerston North).

The danger of taking a lighted match near the battery used for a radio set was shown by a very painful accident which occurred to a Makarewa resident, and which should serve as a ‘warning to others (states the Southland “Daily News”). Wishing to see if the battery, which stood in a dark corner, was sufficiently filled or correctly connected, the victim of the accident struck a match to inspect it.

’He was bending ovei- the apparatus when the hydrogen from the battery exploded and splashed some sulphuric acid in his face. He experienced a terribly painful burning sensation in his eyes, and when he groped for a light found that he was unable to see, Fearing that he was blinded, he telephoned for help, but after about a quarter of an hour his sight returned, though his eyes were, still painful and bloodshot so that they had to be bandaged and protected for some time.

Good values in Christmas Gift Goods. —Dressed Dolls 9d to 35/-; Stuffed Cloth Animals and Toys, 1/- to 20/-; Teddy Bears 3/6 to 40/-; Pocket Knives 1/- to 9/6; Cigarette Albums 1/- to 2/6; Birthday Books 2/- to 3/6; Photo Albums 1/- to 20/-; Smokers’ Sets 3/6 to 9/6; Ash Trays 1/- to 4/6; Perfumes 6d to 10/6; Boxes of Soap 2/6 to 7/6; Children’s Hand Bags 1/to 4/6. Thousands of other novelties; Fancy China and Glassware, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

As the result of a desire to further the cause of science, the Australian Government has established a solar observatory on the pine-covered hill, ten miles distant from Canberra. The director, Dr. W. G. Duffield, arrived at Auckland from Sydney by the Maunganui yesterday on a holiday visit to the Dominion. He said that the observatory would, be one of the most up to date in the world. Including himself there was a staff of ten with vacancies for two more. .The observatory is in an-ideal position, 2500 ft. above the sea level, and 700 ft. above Canberra. Below is pine forest, which prevents radiation from the earth creating a disturbance in the atmosphere. The staff is picked from Australians. It was not intended that any material benefit should be derived from the work done at the observatory, the primary purpose was to accumulate scientific knowledge for the good of the nation. However, they would be able to assist agriculturists by measuring the radiation of sun, and in other ways (telegraphed our correspondent)

Special attractions for Children’s Day.—Girls’ fancy socks, from 1/6 to 3/6; girls’ garters 9d., 10d., to 1/- per pair; girls’ fabric gauntlet gloves from 2/3; children’s fancy handkerchiefs from 4d each; lovely <lainty voile frocks from 9/6; also trimmed and ready-to-wear hats from 4/11 at C. Smith Ltd., Drapers,/ Greymouth.— Advt.

Presents brought from every part of the world to the Economy Warehouse. —lnfants’ wear: Dainty Gowns 1/11, 2/11, 3/10, 5/11; Longcloth and Winceyette Petticoats 1/11, 2/10, 3/11, 5/6, Bibs and Feeders lOd, 1/-, 1/6, 1/11, 2/6; Bootees 1/3, 1/9; Rubber Baby Pants 1/-, 1/6. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advl;.