LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 January 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

The amount of merchandise and other goods transported through the Otira Tunnel for the week ending today totalled 8232 tons. The total for the corresponding period last year was 8259 tons, giving a decrease on this week’s figures of 27 tons.

Bad luck visited, the Greymouth Borough Council on Thursday night. While in tho paddock at the Borough yards, a draught horse, recently purchased at a cost of about £5O, was kicked by another of the Council’s horses. The kick resulted in- a broken leg, and the horse had to be destroyed.

Mr P. J. Patterson of the Union Hotel, has disposed of his interest to Mr J. Colloghan, who will take possession on Friday, March 1.

The lightning storm, experienced on Friday morning, destroyed nine head of dairy cows belonging to A. O. Beyers, Rotokohu. The animals congregated close to a wire fence during the storm. It is a heavy loss to the settler. (telegraphed our Reefton correspondent).

Remarkable value in Fiberkane Travel Goods, Suit Cases, Blouse Cases, Attache Cases, Hat Boxes etc., ranging in price from 7/6 to 16/6 each. Solid Leather Suit. Cases, Brief Bags, Attache Cases and Ladies’ Fitted Bags from 25/- to 80/- each. The lowest prices and best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

While some good hauls of fish have been obtained in the Buller roadstead recently, the efforts of fishermen on other occasions have been severely handicapped by the presence in large numbers of jelly fish, which make the hauling in of the net very difficult work. Further, the sting of the jelly fish is irritating and is not relished even by hardened fishermen.

Jam time means Jam pot covers. The best values and kinds are procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. You may have them in two styles, either the plain gummed, or the special vegetable paper parchment. Both have the special tissue paper cover. They may be had in two sizes viz., in 11b or 21b jar sizes at 4d a packet of 20 or 25. Advt.

Dr. L. Bossard, of Zulich University, and Geologist for the N.Z. Coal and Oil Company, is at present in the district on behalf of the Murchison Oil Company, (says the “Standard.”) Work is being concentrated in the Blackwater and Mangles Valleys. It will be on the Doctor’s recommendation that the company will decide whether to recommence operations or go into liquidation.

Music is the gift eternal.—Four very impressive and beautiful records to commemorate the 29th Eucharistic Congress: “Hail Queen of Heaven,” “Faith of Our Fathers,” Ave Maria,” “Ave Verum,” “O Salutaris Hostia,” “Tantu mErgo,” “Veni Creator,” “Inclina ad Me.” Kindly leave your orders. Obtainable "at A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Musics Warehouse. — Advt.

A million and a half superficial feet of timber was unloaded on Tuesday from the Golden Harvest, which arrived at Wellington from San Francisco on Sunday. The timber is mostly Canadian, which was consigned under local contract. Such importations of timber through. Wellington are made, it is stated, at the rate of about two a month, and is being imported on this large scale because of its cheapness.

A Mecca for holiday makers— Sunny Oamaru, with its delightful climate, magnificent fishing and shooting, up-to-date motor camp, sea-bathing, tennis, bowling, croquet and cricket, is an ideal place. Visitors from all parts, proclaim it the best place in New Zealand, for a thoroughly enjoyable holiday. For health recruiting it has no equal. Excellent accommodation. Write R. Malcolm, P.O. Box 34, Oamaru for descriptive pamphlet. Oamaru for Health and Happiness. —Advt.

The Minister for Public Works, the Hon. Mr Ransom, having spent Christmas at his farm at Akitio, says the “Wairarapa Daily News,” had occasion to return to Dannevirke the following Sunday. Anticipating road trouble en route, he went prepared —with a shovel. He was not disappointed, as he found a cutting on the Waione River road blocked by a slip. The Minister attacked the obstacle with such vigour that he was able to proceed at. the erd of an hour.

Gramophones on easy terms. His Master’s Voice instruments from £ll to £73. For picnics or week-end outings, the portable model is ideal; takes very little room in the car, holds needi.es and six records. For those who prefer the table model, the ideal instrument sells at £l7; starts itself, stops itself, and has a double spring motor. The most-economical model on the market obtainable at The Bristol, Tainui Street. —Advt.

At December 31, 1928, there were 42,801 receiving radio licenses on issue in the Dominion, compared with 38,185 at the end of 1927. Transmitting licenses increased in the same period from 136 to 169, while dealers’ licenses decreased from 1728 to 1464. Broadcasting licenses which totalled seven in 1927 now total fourteen, of Which five are held in Otago, four in Wellington and three in Canterbury. The number of receiving licenses in Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago compare surprisingly, there being 14,437 in Auckland, 17,272 in Wellington, 8167 in Canterbury and 2,925 in Otago. About the same ratio is observed in transmitting and dealing licenses in each province.—Press Assn.

Flies are recognised as the active carriers of disease. They flit from the garbage tin to the dinner table and are champion distributors of dirt, filth, and infection. Why not put a stop to their little game? They are unsuspecting and easily caught. Get some poison fly papers from Parkinson and Co. A few of these papers placed in different rooms will keep the house completely clear of flies. A single sheet will kill hundreds. Don’t delay, keep at the flies now the warm weather is on and kill them off quick. Prevention is better than cure, and it is easier to deal with a few flies now than hundreds later on. Parkinson and Co. have a large and ample stock of these poison fly papers, and the price is only one penny each, or packets of seven for sixpence.—Advt.

Interest in the forthcoming ceremony in connection with the unveiling of a memorial stone in honour of the late Sii' James Carroll is strong among the native population of many districts (states the “Poverty Bay Herald”). The indications are that when the hui takes place there will be present from 3000 to 4000 Maoris, representing the various tribes, to whom the memory of the late Timi Kara is associated with all the virtues of Maori and pakelia. The memorial stone is now being prepared in Napier, and will be of plain design, without superficial ornament; in fact, the object of those organising the memorial celebration is that the stone should represent only strength, endurance, and, above all, a dignified consonance with the vault in which lie the remains of the late Sir James. March 3 is the date tentatively fixed for the unveiling of the stone.

Your forefathers drank Dewar’s Whisky knowing full well they had the best offering. This famous brand has maintained its high quality ever J since those early days, and to-day the majority of whisky drinkers insist on having Dewar’s because they know they can. rely on this brand for purity and maturity. Every drop is thoroughly matured before being placed upon the market hence its world-wide popularity. Dewar’s stands for quality and the contents of every bottle bearing this label are guaranteed to be of the best. Although it has taken many years of experimenting to bring this Whisky to perfection it will take but one “nip” to convince you it is your ' future drink. Try it!—A2.

The danger of leaving a bonfire before ascertaining that it is properly extinguished, was illustrated at Murray’s Bay, Auckland, during the holidays, whpn a small boy had both his feet badly burned through treading on the ashes of a fire which had been burning many hourb previously.

Beach and picnic frocks made from superior Sunfast, in self shades of cream, green, rose, saxe, champagne, fawn, apricot, red, helio, etc.; sleeveless, short sleeves, and long sleeves 6/11, 9/11. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth-— Advt.

An accident occurred in the bush at Mawheraiti yesterday afternoon. Mr H. E. Greenwood, bushman, was struck by the falling limb of a tree, which grazed his head, but fractured his left arm. He was admitted to the Greymouth Hospital, and is progressing favourably.

The public will be well rewarded with the bargains offering at the Summer Sale: Men’s striped drill shirts, usually 9/6, sale price 3/11; men’s fur felt hats, sale price 7/11; men’s ties, usually 3/6, sale price 1/11; at C. Smith, Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

The detectives investigating the recent burglary at Mr J. R. Hebden’s premises, in Otahuhu, had little difficulty in sheeting home the crime to the parties concerned (says the Auckland “Sun”). Included in the were some suits, which the thieves donned before taking their departure, discarding their old wearing apparel under the building. Unfortunately for them, however, they omitted to remove from their clothing some correspondence, bearing their full address. The rest was easy for the police, and the thieves were arrested.

The coming musical instrument is undoubtedly the player piano. An all purpose instrument, the skilled musician uses the keys exactly as an ordinary piano. The non-players select their favourite roll, and find untold pleasure in producing real music. The Bristol will be pleased to demonstrate the wonderful Barnard Player piano for you, and if you have a piano never used, will take it in exchange, and quote you easy terms for the balance. The Bristol, Tainui Street. —Advt.

It happened at a city kinema, the other night. At an interval, a young lady left her girl friend to go out for some refreshment. With surprise, and then with satisfaction, she noted the fact that the young men in the shop gave her their admiring, curious, and undivided attention. Gratified, she at length returned to the theatre, still the object of admiring looks. People stopped to look at her, and remark on her. Convinced that she was a rose that had blushed unseen until now, she reached her seat with great elation. It changed to consternation when she suddenly discovered that her new green garters were still round her ankles, where she had slipped them in the dark, because they were too tight!

Music is the gift universal; it. speaks all languages, to young and old alike. Ask to hear “His Master’s Voice” portable Gramophones £11; also The Columbia portable gramophones £7 10/-, £lO. Inspection invited at A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Warehouse. —Advt.

Any overseas tourist taking his first look at Muriwai Beach on a fine Sunday might be pardoned for jumping to the ‘ conclusion that the adult population of New Zealand has not outgrown the juvenile joys of building moated castles in the sand. The spectacle of scores of men and women digging for dear life to the accompaniment of gleeful shouts, such as “Gee! Here’s a beauty!” or “Look at this whopper!” is typical of North Auckland west coast beaches only (reports the “Star”). Those who dig have no thought of sand castles, for they seek the elusive toheroa. The export trade in toheroas is increasing yearly, and in other parts of the world toheroa soup is the most expensive procurable, with the possible exception of genuine turtle.

Don’t kill your mother-in-law; give her, one of A. E. Kilgour’s latest novels; she will be tickled to death. — “Salvage” by B. Cronin, price 2/6; “The Key Above the Door” price 2/6; “Average Cabins” by Isabel C. Clarke, price 2/6; “Jacob Ussher” by Naomi Jacob, price 2/6; “Sir Mortimer” by Mary Johnston, price 2/6; “The White Sister” by F. Marion Crawford, price 3/6; “Madamoiselle from Armentier”' by John Rode, price 3/6; “The Future” by F. E. Mills Young, price 3/6; “Vestal Fire” • by Compton Mackenzie, price 6/-. —Advt.

He sat on the rocks at Narrow Neck Beach —a tiny kiddy, in a big bathing suit-and a still bigger From the long stick, which he held, a piece of string dangled in the water. An elderly gentleman, with complete piper-fish-ing outfit, including gentles, stopped to ask, “Any luck?” “Not yet,” replied the boy. “What kind of hooks are you using?” the man inquired. “Only a pin,” he was told, and, anxious to see if the comic artists were justified in vaunting the superiority of crude methods, stopped to watch. Suddenly, the boy exclaimed, “Bite.” and whipped his line into the air. There was no fish on it, but when the onlooker stopped to examine the pin “hook,” he found a tiny brass safety pin, and that closed! It would need an enterprising piper to hook himself on such a lure. —Auckland “Star.”

.Children’s trimmed Pedal Straw Hats; special value 3/11; Children beach and picnic frocks 2/6, 3/11, 5/11; Ladies’ print dresses 3/11, 4/11. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.—Advt.

Water wings for the children learning to swim are a great advantage. No worry for mother whilst the little ones are in the water. Strong and serviceable they will last for many seasons. The price is 3/6 each at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.-~Advt.