LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 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 officer in charge of the Labour Bureau, Westport, reports that there are 30 unemployed on the books. Employment is being given to twelve of this number, to start at Tiroroa on Monday.

Mi 1 C. L. Ayson, of the Fisheries Department, intends visiting Westport to make a further inspection of the Buller River, with a view to ascertaining its suitability for quinnat salmon.

The amount of general merchandise transported through the Otira Tunnel during this week was 11,028 tons, compared with 9,611 tons for the corresponding period last year, an increase of 1417 tons.

Tempting savings during Summer Sale. —Lace insertions assorted, Byds. for 1/-; Silk Hose in brown, usually 12/6, now 2/3 pair; Writing Pads, 100 sheets, 2 for 1/6 at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

“Dairying does not need labour,” said a member at the meeting of the North Otago Farmers’ Union, during a discussion on the question of duty on wheat. “I gave up wheat growing,” he added; “sacked the ploughman and put in milking machines. I can now go about whistling.

Attractive sale specials.—l only O.S. Navy Reppe Costume, usually £7 7/-, now 59/6; smart Saxe Blue Crepe de Chine Frock, usually 79/6, now 39/6; ladies’ Light Grey Kasha Cloth Coat, usually 90/-, now 45/- at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Among the candidates who reached the standard of qualification for scholarship (61 per - cent, for candidates 15 years of age, and 56 per cent, for candidates under 15 years of age), in the Senior National Scholarship examination of November last, was John Cunningham Chalmers (Greymouth Technical School) with 1288 marks.

The Super Sale of Household Drapery and Wearing Apparel begins Saturday next, January 19th at Thorpy’s Economy Warehouses, Reefton and Greymouth. Double Values. All summer goods to go out regardless of cost prices. Be there. —Advt.

The first bore was completed at Omoto yesterday, in connection with the efforts to secure an improved water supply for Greymouth. Iffie Borough Engineer (Mr A. J. Fairmaid) stated to-day that the bore was driven to a depth of 25 feet, in good, clean country, the results being quite satisfactory.

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.

Particulars of 45 persons who have taken out naturalisation papers in New Zealand since November are gazetted. Among these are 18 Dalmatians and 10 Yugo-Slavians, mostly labourers, three Swiss, three Swedes, two and; two Germans. One new British subject was drawn from each of the following countries:— Russia, France, Spain, Norway,. Denmark, Italy and Finland,

Consistency is the secret spirit of success, and one of the most successful consistent “spirits” is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. AU those good qualities of fine, matured whisky are found in Dewar’s, and this is the reason it is so constantly called for throughout the world by judges of good whisky. Man is gifted with a very sensitive taste when choosing his eatables, wearables, etc., and why not use that same good taste in the choice of his drinkables and drink the the best whisky—choose Dewar s. If you would cement an everlasting friendship, treat your friends to Dewar’s. Sold at all leading hotels. Messrs Griffin and Smith, are the local agents. —A. 4.

The heat which prevailed at Timaru the other day can be gauged by the fact that tallow candles .in some houses, and gramophone records displayed in shop windows, twisted under it (reports the “Herald”).

In' order to prevent misuse, or alteration of Government cheques, the Treasury has decided that in future all State cheques shall be made opt in a special shade of safety ink. In a Treasury notice just issued, Government officers are instructed to make application for this ink.

It is not every Mayor of a town who may be seen taking an active hand in the manual portion of the borough ■uorks. The Dargaville chief magistrate, however, looked well the other afternoon on the end of a tar tamper (says the North Auckland “Times”). For an hour he assisted a man in supplying a coating of sand to spots on the Victoria Street footpaths where the tar had bled under the hot sun.

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 needles 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.

Further special prizes have been donated to the West Coast Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Association by J. Ballantyne and Co., Ltd., £3 3/-; Field and Royds, Ltd., £1 1/-1 Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., £1 1/-; W. B. Clarkson and Sons, Ltd., £1 1/-; Isaac Robinson, £1 1/-; Shell Oil Co. of New Zealand, £1 1/-; Bank of New Zealand, £2 2/-; New Zealand Warehousemen's Association, £1 1/-; Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd., £1 1/-; Adams Bruce, Ltd., 10/6; N.Z. Breweries (Speight’s branch) <£2 2/-; Alex Harvey and Sons, Ltd., £1 11/6.

“The Song of the Tramp.” Good Morning Mum. Hear it! It’s a scream! We can’t print the right title —your Father confessor will tell you why — but take it from us that it’s the funniest record of the year. When you see people humming and smiling at the same time, this is the record they are thinking of. Hear it on a Master’s Voice Gramophone. Price 3/only at A. E. Kilgour. The House for the latest records. —Advt.

“When,' boxing, wfe have been taught to watch our opponent’s eyes,” said Mr Johannes Andersen at the Summer School at Oamaru. “But the Maori watched his opponent’s big toe,’ ’he added, amid laughter, and then explained that, being barefooted, when a Maori intended to make a blow he dug his big toe into the ground to get a purchase with his front foot. This was a sure indication that a blow was coming, whereas, if he was making merely a feint, the toe did not dig in.

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 thein? favourite roll, and find untold pleasure in producing real music. The Bristol will be pleased to demonstrate the wonderful Barnard Playeipiano 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.

The skeleton of a man was discovered on Monday in some rushes on Mr Ernest Taylor’s farm at the corner of the Waiuku-Drury road. The skeleton had evidently been there for a year or more. Deceased had been wearing a tweed suit of dark grey and green mixture, a dark grey felt hat, with black band, and boots size nine. Nearby was found an old tobacco tin with a £1 note and a 10/- note in it. In another tin there was a. small quantity of tobacco. A comb, toothbrus|h, pipe, and pocket compass were also found. There was also a small bottle, the contents of which are to be analysed; There were no papers or anything that would definitely establish identity.

A musical trip for the New Year 1929. Start the New Year well. Get a reliable Gramophone. His Master’s Voice will give you endless delight. We stock all models. Easy terms arranged. Call and ask to be shown the Portable £ll, the new Table Grand £l3 10/-, £l7, the new Re-En-trant Grand Cabinets £39, £52/10. We invite enquiries at A. E. Kilgour, agents for His Master’s Voice Gramophones and records. —Advt.

Press the button and we will do the rest. When you take your camera with you to a picnic or excursion there are lots of snaps of interesting views you would like to have to remind yon of an enjoyable time. With a camera all these can be recorded. We stock all photographic material, develop your films and supply the finished prints. We are at your service regarding matters photographic, and are pleased to give any information and advice required. Do your photographic business with Parkinson and Co.—Advt.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., has received advice from the Minister of Public Works (Hon. G. A. Ransom) to the effect that the recommendations made by Mr O’Brien for the immediate bridging of McCulloch’s Creek, McDonald’s Creek, Docherty Creek, and Oemaroa River will be gone into with, out delay by the Minister, with a view of seeing whether the expenditure of a grant- already provided can be undertaken in the near future, and also of ascertaining what can be done in regard to bridging the streams not provided for in the Estimates. The Minister of Lands, Hon. G- Forbes, has written to Mr J. O’Brien in reference to the matter of the Education Reserves in the Hari Hari district, stating that he is having a report made ' upon the suggestion of Mr O’Brien for ] the cutting up of the areas in question ; for the purposes of closer settlement, i

The Runanga Troop of Boy Scouts have gone into camp for a few days under the personal supervision of their Scoutmaster, Mr. R. Ewen.

The annual railway picnic, which will comprise employees from Blackball, Stillwater, Ngahere, and Greymouth, will be held at Lake Mahinapua to-morrow.

A whole German town was recently made invisible from the-air by means of a smoke cloud which rose from vessels containing a secret chemical compound. The clouds rose 300 ft. high in the air and curtained an area of 500 i square yards in six seconds.

Special values in Quilts at the Super Sale of Thorpy’s Ltd. Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. Single bed size 5/6, three quarter size 6/11, double bed size 8/11. “We sell for less”. The Super Sale begins Saturday January 19, at 9 o’clock. Pay a visit. Advt.

About five hundred pleasure-seekers took advantage of to-day’s ideal weather to attend the Watersiders’ annual picnic at Hokitika. The train, comprising 16 carriages left Greymouth shortly after nine o’clock this morning. The picnic will be held-bn Cass Square. The Municipal Band attended the picnic and rendered items.

“Not a new bus has been put on the run since the Government took it over,” remarked a witness before the inquiry into the running of the Government buses in Napier (reports the ! “Telegraph”). “They said once that they were bringing some up from Petone,” he said, adding, amidst laughlei, “but that was just before the election.”

Remarkable value in Fiberkane Travel Goods, Suit Cases, Blourc 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.

Advice was received from Lake Coleridge this morning, that a rubber cape ground sheet, and a white and mauve towel, were found yesterday in the Wilberforce River, below the Weka. It is considered at Hokitika, (telegraphed our correspondent) that these articles belong to the missing lads, Park and Morpeth, and that they must have been overwhelmed by the storm of the Thursday of their journey.

An aid to the happiness in the home. The Gourlay Foot Expression Piano. You, although you may not know a note of music, can now delight in playing yourself on the wonderful Gourlay. Price £135. Write to-day and let us send you full particulars of this charming instrument. If you wish we will be glad to arrange for quite easy terms of Deferred Payments at the “Great Piano House”. A. E. Kilgour, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

“I recognise the tremendous debt of gratitude the school owes to the boy who entered for matriculation, and failed to gain it by a hairs-breath —one more mark would have meant success. His services to the school as games secretary, football captain, cricket captain, and a house captain almost certainly caused hjs failure, but he is certainly a better man on the athletic side than he would have been with a mere examination success.” Captain J. Mylam Gittins, headmaster of Strade’s School, Egham, says this (according to the “Daily News” of December 7), as illustrating his point that while examination results are extremely important, they are by no means the only thing to be desired in life. He adds that “the other two failures were respectively the captain of boats and the vice-captain of the football and cricket teams and house captain.”

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 lib or 21b jar sizes at 4d a packet of 20 oi* 25. — Advt.