LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 February 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

The Liverpool Mine will be working to-morrow.

Fireblight, the disease most dreaded by orchardists, has appeared in the. South Island. Mr L. Paynter, Orchard Instructor for the South Island, made the important but unpleasant discovery while motoring back to Christchurch from a visit to Nelson. He found a badly infected hawthorn hedge north of Kaikoura.

Stocktaking Bargains: 27in. coloured Cor Matting, 2/6. yard one only Kapoc Quilt, ; double-\bad size, 21/-; best .Samarang Kapoc, 1/6 lb.- —C. Smith Ltd., Drapers.—Advt.

After an exciting chase through Epsom and part of Remuera, early yesterday evening, the owner of a motor car, which had been unlawfully removed during his absence for a few minutes recovered the car, and overpowered a youth who was driving it. To-day, Thomas John Stanaway, 20, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for the offence, his second of that nature (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

It is stated on reliable authority that the “Ihumata” which sailed for Australia on Saturday evening, has made her last trip to Greymouth, ft is understood that the Ihumata has been sold to Eastern owners. The Ihumata was built at Hoboken in Holland about 18 years ago, and during the last 17 years, has been a regular trader between Australia, and New Zealand ports. The vessel is still sound and seaworthy, but modern conditions, and the demand for up-to-date ships, have decided her owners to dispose of her. It is probable that a modern type of ship will replace the Ihumata, in this trade.

Jewellery, valued at £75, was stolen from the residence of R. A. Dowell, of Melrose. Road, Mount Roskill, on Friday evening. The theft was audacious as the house was empty for less than half an hour. While Dowell was posting a letter, and Mrs Dowell, with others was picking strawberries in a paddock, someone entered the house which was not locked. When Dowell returned he looked for his watch, but it was missing, together with his wife’s watch. A search revealed that a quantity of jewellery, including rings and necklaces, and about £3, had been stolen (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

The Bible-in-Schools League has decided to send a circular to all members of Parliament, asking whether they favour a national referendum on the Bible-in-Schools question, on the lines of Mr H. Holland’s Bible-in-Schools Bill. The Bill provides for the opening of State schools with the singing of a hymn, the repetition of the Lord’s Prayer, and the reading of a portion of the Bible, without religious comment or teaching. The Bible readings, it is suggested, should be selected by the Education Department, and representatives of the Churches. A conscience clause for parents and teachers is provided.

The latest Electrical Recordings on His Master’s Voice Records: —“Wings” and “My Angel” played by De Groot and the Piccadilly Orchestra “Persiflage” and “Scene de Ballet —Marionettes” played by the New Light Symphony Orchestra; “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11” parts 1 and 2, pianoforte solo by Mark Hambourg; “Suite Francaise” Parts 1 and 2, played by the Coldstream Guards Band; “Caller Herrin’ ” and “Five Little Piccanninies” sung by Essie Ackland, Contralto; Price 4/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer. —Advt.

The ocean yacht Wanderlust berthed at Gisborne, on Saturday. The owner, Mr P. S. Vossell, states that he left Los Angeles on August 7, 1927, and except for a period of four months, during which they left the Wanderlust at Tahiti and returned to the Slates on business, they have been afloat ever since. He is accompanied by his wife, two children, and a niece, and they live in comfort aboard the yacht. “It has been a wonderful experience voyaging round the islands,” stated Mr Vossell, “and we look forward to see something of New Zea-, land whilst we are here. We have J no special mission and no schedule." Ve simply arrive and depart as we feel like it, and none of us are tired yet. During the voyage from Tahiti tl.e yacht passed through a 70 mile an hour gale without the necessity of using a sea anchor.” After several days at Gisborne, the yacht will make for Auckland. About six weeks will be spent in the Dominion. —Press Assn. .

* An important move to be made by the Railway Department at an early date, is the appointment of a committee to consider the whole question of level crossings in the Dominion. It is understood that the personnel of the Committee is already arranged, and that the approval of the. Minister for Railways (the Hon Mr Taverner) will be asked shortly. Representation of motorists upon the committee has been arranged. Railway crossing warnings, the respective claims of different crossings for equipment with warning signals, methods of reducing danger and kindred matters will be looked into. It is possible that the Committee will draw up a programme of action for a stipulated period. At present there are 3000 level crossings in tho Dominion which need attention, and a stated sum is placed upon the Railway Department’s estimates each year. Last year six such crossings were fitted with different devices. The difficulty confronting the Department at present is that expert labour is needed for the erection of wigwags and bells, and that a great deal of it is not available.

Like England’s cricket eleven, DewTr’s Imperial Institute Whisky has many rivals but few equals. Dewar’S is recognised by London’s West End clubs as being unsurpassed as a pure good old Whisky and it is a true saying “What leads at West End leads ifie world.” Dewar’s contains all those good qualities that are essential to a perfect Whisky, it is free from any injurious substances and every drop is thoroughly matured. In cases of sickness where spirits are needed there is nothing to equal a bottle or two of Dewar’s pure old Whisky. Ask for Dewar’s every time, it is a superior Whisky. Messrs Griffen and Smith are local agents.—A6.

The flag was flown half-mast to-day at Greymouth public buildings, as a mark of respect to the late QueenMother of Spain.

A handsome brass altar cross was dedicated at yesterday morning’s Communion service at Holy Trinity Church. At. present much of the beauty of the cross is lost, in the reflected bright, lights from the beautiful east window.

Annual stocktaking February 11. All outstanding accounts to be paid by that date.—C. Smith Ltd., Drapers — Advt.

A conference between Bishop Cherrlngton and Dean Barnett, and their respective advisers,' took place at Hamilton yesterday, with a view of settling the dispute which has arisen between the Bishop and the Dean. The conference was inconclusive (telegraphed our correspondent).

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.

“In the future recorded music is going to be as much a necessity for the world as daily bread is.” So says Chaliapine. Of indoor amusements recorded music easily takes the first place. The Bristol provide for both necessity and amusement, all the latest His Master’s Voice and Zonophone records in stock. His Master’s Voice gramophones on view, all models, from £ll up to £73. Priivate audition rooms at your disposal, where you can hear records and instruments. The Bristol, Tainui St. — Advt.

A commission to carve life size figures in statuary marble of Earl Kitchener and Earl Jellicoe, has been entrusted to W. H. Eldon, sculptor and artist, Auckland. The purchaser, v hose name cannot be disclosed, at present, intends to present the work to Invercargill, mainly as an inspiration to children. The’ work is estimated to cost £4OOO to £5OOO. The figures of Lords Kitchener and Jellicoe will be mounted on massive granite steps and pedestals, approximately 14 feet high. Both will be in full military and naval uniforms respectively. --Press Assn.

Strong Cloth and Leather School Bags for boys and girls in all sizes and prices from 2/- to 25/- each. School Lunch Boxes and Attache Cases made of strong Fiberkane in various sizes from 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, to 8/6 each. The best values are procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

On the information of Mr Snedden, Inspector of Factories, Wong Quing, was charged at the Greymouth Magistrate’s- Court this morning before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., with failing to close his shop from 6 o’clock in the evening of four working days of the week ended January 5. Mr H. F. Doogan. who appeared for defendant, admitted the facts and stated that they were similar to those in other cases dealt with last week in, which Chinese had been proceeded against for keeping their premises open to sell fireworks bn New Year’s Eve. Defendant was fined 10/-, and ordered to pay costs of a like amount.

Special values in Pencil Cases procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Wooden Pencil Cases in single, double and treble tiers from 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, and 2/- each. Writing Sets in cloth and leather, filled with all necessary articles from 1/3, 1/6, 2/- to 3/6 each. Pen and Pencil Sets in strong boxes from 2/6, 3/6, to 4/6 a set.—Advt.

At the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., Aubrey Morel pleaded guilty to having been unlawfully on the Omoto race course on December 31, he being a person excluded by the regulations under Section 33 of the Gaming Act, 1908, and published in the Gazette. Detective Murch stated that he had noticed defendant at the trotting meeting in October, and had warned him that he should not be there. On that occasion Morel left the course, but when questioned on the Omoto racecourse on New Year’s Eve he had stated that he must have some recreation. He was in poor circumstances. A conviction was recorded and defendant was ordered to pay costs 10/-.

The occupants of a motor-car involved in an accident on the Hokitika road , on Saturday had a wonderful escape ’ escape from serious injury. The car ' was returning at a good speed to Greymouth, when the rear inside wheel skidded in some loose surface near Waimea. The car nose-dived and somersaulted twice over a bank, before coming to rest almost two chains from the first skid. The hood was ripped clear off the body, which split across the front of the driver’s seat. One rear wheel was badly damaged, the front lights and glass were smashed, the bonnet was torn off, and minor injuries were caused the engine and radiator. Except for a few scratches and shock, none of the occupants or the driver received any injuries. The car was a practically new Plymouth sedan owned by Mr. T. Sotheran, of Greymouth, and was yesterday conveyed by lorry to a Greymouth garage.