LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 February 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A West Coaster’s house —Tattersall’s Hotel, Christchurch, the most central i nd most popular for accommodation, with W. A. Stapleton as proprietor — Adv tThe Millerton mine was idle yesterday, owing to lack of orders. While cranking his lorry in Palmerston Street, Westport, on Wednesday, Mr B. McDonagh had his arm broken through the engine back-firing. The officers of the Girl Guides in Canterbury and the West Coast, numbering about 50, are going into camp at Mt. Torlesso at the end of next week for ten days. New Hand Bags, Purses, Soap and Perfume Outfits, Beads, Pocket Combs, Scents, Shaving Outfits and all fancy goods sold regardless of cost at A. E. Kilgour’s Stocktaking Sale.—Advt. The matter of encroachment of surveying by Government officers upon the available field of operation of the private practitioners was considered at the surveyors’ conference, held recently. Instances were given to show that Government officers had been, sent on expensive journeys to effect small surveys which could have been done much more economically by the local private surveyor. It. was arranged to have this matter discussed with the Department, especially in view of the fact that so much technical and basic survey work, which was the duty of the Government staff to attend to, was undone, and as a result, private surveys were made jnore expensive. The new and healthier atmosphere prevailing in prison life to-day is strikingly illustrated by the fact that the inmates of the Wi Tako reformatory camp, established by the Minister for Justice (the Hon. Mr Wilford) in 1919, have erected recently a memorial cairn to the late Rev. James Holmes, prison chaplain. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Saturday afternoon, March 2, and Mr and Mrs Wilford have been invited to be present. “It looks as if something deep in the hearts of these men must have been touched by the late chaplain,” remarked the Minister. “So far as I ( know, such, a thing as tliis is unique in prison annals.” •

How good ar© the qualities of Dewar’s Imperial Institute Whisky, the distillers know only too well, as it is their aim to have this fine old spirit ©pen as near to perfection as is possible, but every man who drinks whisky has the right, and should sample Dewar’s then judge for himself these quality statements concerning its purity and maturity. After you have sampled Dewar’s whisky and found truth of these statements which have been accepted so widely and for so long, you too, will know what is true beyond all question. Then follow the voice of thousands by repeating “Mine’s a Dewar’s Please,” and you will do justice to your good taste.—AB.

The Liverpool Mine will be working on Monday.

Special stocktaking discount.—New striped luvisca, 40 inches wide, usually 4/6, 3/11, now 2/11 yard at C. Smith Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.

Recently a large number of car owners have been camping on Victoria Park, Greymouth, but the conveniences are not adequate for large parties (says “Roadster,” in the Christchurch “Press”). What are particularly required are five additional gas rings, two washhand basins, and an enamel sink, the vVater and gas pipes beingextended to connect with them. The matter has been referred to the Canterbury Automobile Association, and it is understood that a grant will be made to meet the position.

Music cases in all sizes at 7/6, 8/6, 9/6, 10/6, 12/6, 16/6, 18/6 and 21/each; lunch boxes 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, each; school book carriers in all sizes 3/6, 5/-, 5/6, 6/-, 6/6, 7/6 to 10/6 each. All made of strong Fiberkane fitted with strong clips and locks. The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

A good deal of dissatisfaction was expressed round the town to-day over the Borough Council’s appointment last evening of lorry driver for the gasworks (said the “Westport Times on Thursday). In all there were 39 applicants and the majority of these were men who have lived in the town for the greater part of their . lives, and in many ways have contributed to the welfare of the town. However, the Council saw fit to appoint a practically new arrival to New Zealand. It is very hard on those who have lived in the town practically all their lives.

Outstanding big deal. Wholesalers and Manufacturers quit stocks at great sacrifices. Being the lucky buyers, we offer Corsets 6d pair, Ladies’ Washing Dresses 2/6, Crepe Bloomers 1/2, Nightdresses 2/11, Hose lOd pair, Cotton Gloves 3 pairs for 6d, etc. etc. Make your visit early. Thorpy’s Ltd., Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

“As for man, the higher animal, it is enough to say that he is compounded of various chemicals —fat enough for seven bars of soap; iron enough for one medium-sized nail; sugar enough to fill a shaker; lime enough to whitewash a chicken-coop; phosphorus sufficient to make two thousand and two hundred match heads; magnesium enough for one dose of salts; potash enough to explode a toy cannon and sulphur enough to rid one dog of fleas. Even at post-war prices one could buy all the ingredients for five shillings.”—Dr J. E. Elliott, M.D., in the course of his address to the British Medical Association in Wellington.

New books and reprints at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street:—“The Mind of a Minx” by Ruck 2/6, “Land of the Free” by Seltzer, 2/6; “The Traitors Gate” by Edgar Wallace 2/6; “Captain Cavalier” by Gregory Jackson, 2/6; “Sir Percy Hits Back” by Baroness Orczy, 2/6; “The Roaring River” by Raine, 6/-; “Silas Bradford’s Boy” by Lincoln, 6/-; “The Mysterious Cavalier” by Feval and Lassez 6/-. “Martyr to the Queen” by Feval and Lassez, 6/-; “Beau Ideal” by Wren 6/-; “Farewell to Youth” by Jamieson, 6/-; “The Deuce” by Neumann 8/6. —Advt.

The E. C. Derry memorial gold medal, to be competed for at next 'week’s band contest at Wanganui, is of handsome design and is in the form of a Maltese Cross, pleasingly enchased. On the obverse are the initials “D.M.8.” (Derry’s Military Band) and on the reverse “E. C. Derry, won by , Wanganui Contest, 1929.” The medal, which is in memory of Mr E. C. Derry, for many years conductor of Derry’s Military Band, is to be competed for in the champion cornet solo section, the late Mr Derry having been a talented cornet player. It is intended that the memorial shall be offered annually, but it has not been decided yet whether it will be in the form of a medal or a cup.

Please read this advertisement as an honest statement of fact without a particle of exaggeration, and as a piece of advice worth taking. When we say that Parkinson’s Influenza Specific, taken early and often, will destroy the germs of influenza in the blood stream before they become firmly established in the organs of the body, we mean it, honestly and absolutely. Our specific will NOT cure influenza once firmly established, but! it WILL, just as emphatically, if not, more so, if taken immediately on the first symptoms of the attack. We feel very strongly about this, as we speak from personal experience. So much for facts. As to advice: “Keep a bottle by you.” 1/6 and 2/6 at Parkinson’s. —Advt.

Questions affecting Samoa and the imprisonment of the High Chief, Tamasese were considered at a meeting of the New Zealand Samoan Defence League (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent) when resolutions were carried, (1) That this meeting requests an immediate Government inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Tamasese; (2) that an extensive platform campaign be commenced and continued throughout New Zealand to make fully public the actions of the late Administration; (3) that a public demonstration be held In the Town Hall, Auckland, in the immediate future to consider the requests to be made to the Prime Minister, inviting him to revoke the sentences on Tamasese and other* deportees, and to call them to a round table conference in Wellington, with a view to an amicable settlement of Samoan affairs; (4) that full inquiry be made into the qualifications of the Samoan judiciary and the administration of justice in Samoa; (3) that the Prime Minister be asked to act with promptitude in the matter .of redress for Samoa, and that it congratulates him on his conciliatory attitude and his publication of the trenchant indictment of administration of Samoa,

A private telegram was received today that the Grey Municipal Band had arrived at Wanganui, after a splendid trip, and had a great reception.

It is understood the Reefton Jockey Club lias decided not to confirm the proposed dates for the race meeting to follow the Westport trotting meeting, and that the Jockey Club will, as heretofore, wind up the racing circuit on the Coast later in January.

To-day new pink hair line striped nurses cloth, usually 1/9, now 9£d yard; plain zephyrs in pink and pale blue, usually 1/6, now 6d yard at C. Smith. Cash Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.

This morning four open truck loads of children from the Cobden School, accompanied by a number of parents, left Greymouth Station for Omoto, where the annual picnic is taking place. A lengthy programme of sports has been arranged for this afternoon.

So far, no trace has been discovered of the missing nurse, Dorothy Hamilton McHaffie, who left Christchurch by the express last Saturday, bound for Kuraara, and failed to arrive at her destination.

We sell for 'ess. —All office requisites sold at a discount of 10 per cent. We carry large stocks at low prices. Mail your order. Do it now at A. E. Kilgour’s Great Stocktaking sale. —Advt.

The Hawera Fire Brigade team, holding the Champion, High Pressure, and Manual Shields will give a demonstration of the Rescue, Ambulance and Jubilee events in front of the Greymouth Fire Station this evening at 6.45 o’clock, prior to leaving for Hokitika. The following is the team: Superintendent A. Morrison; DeputySuperintendent P. Grace; Firemen J. Zinsli, E. A. Hart, and L. Warner.

Great Stocktaking Clearing Sales at A. E. Kilgour’s. —Oddments in Hair Brushes, Glassware, Exclusive Crockery, Photo Frames, Manicure Sets, Ladies and Gents’ Dressing Cases, Hand Mirrors, Powder Bowls, Suitcases to be sold at less than cost at A. E. Kilgour’s Stocktaking Sale. — Advt.

The 74th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade fight was celebrated at the Eureka Resrve, Ballarat, recently. The Mayor unveiled a photo of Mr J. L. Potter, aged 94 years, at present residing at Timaru. The Mayor said he believed Mr. Potter was the only living participant stockader. They had present with them that day some of Mr. Potter’s relatives, who had made a special trip from Melbourne to be present at the unveiling ceremony. He said he had great pleasure in unveiling the photograph, together with Mr. Potter’s gold license, issued in 1854, and his miner’s right of 1856.

The font at Holy Trinity Church is now equipped with a beautiful polished burnished brass cover donated and constructed by Mr G. G. Sharman, of Greymouth. The cover is octagonal shaped, and surmounted by , a bronze Maltese cross. The buffing was done by Mr G. M. Mitchell, Instructor at the Technical High School. The Rev. D. C. Bates, who is a connoisseur in art, expresses the opinion that the workmanship would do credit to any firm of ecclesiastical furnishers in the world, and above what he had expected to see anywhere in the Dominion. The font itself has been relined with lead, and a pipe put in through the solid stone and underneath the church. The cover will be dedicated at a baptismal service tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock.

Picnic goods that should interest you:—Picnic plates 9d., 1/-, 1/3, 1/6 a packet; picnic cups 1/3, and 1/9 a packet; picnic spoons 6d, and 9d a packet; serviettes 1/- to 1/6 a packet; extra grease-proof lining for plates 2d a dozen. D’Oyley’s 6d„ Bd., and 9d a packet. Save yotir crockery,, and use these up-to-date lines. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Advt.

The retail price of"fresh-'6ggs at Grey mouth to-clay was 2/6 per dozen. The price has been as low as 1/9, but is increasing as winter approaches and the demand overtakes the supply. The operation of the Supreme Court, with special reference to the jury systern, was practically demonstrated to a squad of boys from the Marist Brothers’ School, at the Greymouth Court yesterday, by the Registrar (Mr L. W. Louisson). Brother Tarcisius, who was in charge of the boys, cheerfully entered the dock and played the role of the prisoner, while the boys comprised the jury, and gave evidence. A number of questions regarding Court procedure were asked by the boys, and answered by the Registrar, whose assistance in the cause of education was much appreciated.

Value of your money increased by special £4,000 purchase of surplus stocks from manufacturers and warehousemen. We now offer bargains that cannot be equalled. Double values throughout our large Economy Warehouse. “We sell for less.” Thorpy’s Ltd., Greymouth and Reefton. — Advt.

Recent visitors to Waiho. Gorge include: Lord and Lady Hillingdon and the Hon. Penelope Mills (England), Dr and Mrs Paterson (Timaru), Mrs and Miss Rutherford (Mendip Hills), Mr and Mrs Chas. Buchanan (Christchurch), Mrs W. Manning (Auckland), Mrs Morland (Riccarton), Messrs Warrington and Parke (Sydney), Dr. and Mrs McGhie (Hawera), Mr and Mrs Barclay (Okaiawa), Mr and Mrs Hall (Wellington), Mr Randall Davidson (Canada), Misses Edwards and Rogers (England), Mr and Mrs H. Paton (Sydney), Mr and Mrs Lester (Hawera), Miss Lawson (Edinburgh), Dr Douglas Thomas (Melbourne), Mr W, Owsten Smith (India), Mr Parker (India), and Colonel and Mrs Bissett (Nelson).