LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 August 1929, Page 6

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.

Whitebait is still a scarce commodity at Greymouth. One expert today expressed the opinion that there is too much snow-water in the river at present.

A great demand has set in for Oatmalt Stout, brewed by McGavin and Coy., Dunedin. It is a healthy, nutritious beverage that does you good. It is stocked by all hotels. Griffen and Smith Ltd., are the agents.—Advt.

The unsound condition of children’s teeth was emphasised by Mr. T. A. Hunter, director of dental hygiene, when addressing a gathering at the opening of the new dental clinic at Onehunga. At one school with 30 scholars, averaging under seven years of age, every child required attention, and this involved 250 fillings, 158 extractions and 156 minor operations. At another school there were 79 children, averaging under six years, and they had unsound teeth, requiring 248 fillings and 244 extractions.

Useful Lines: —“Klean Kut Kan Rutter”—no more cut fingers, l/-each. Baking cases 6d for 105 or 3/11 thousand. Photo Frames 6d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 5/- to 10/6 each. Special line of framed pictures, 12/6 each. “Ritaway-Pro-Re Expel Pencils 2/6 each. Genuine Gillette Safety Razors 1/6 each. Alarm Clocks 6/6, 9/6, 12/6 to 27/6.—Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, the Value Emporium. —Advt.

Dr. R. W. Henderson, for more than 50 years captain of the Rickmansworth Fire Brigade, died at Rickmansworth recently at the age of 88. He fought and beat King Edward, then Prince of Wales, when he was 10 years old, following a holiday incident at Broadstairs. . Young Henderson had built a beautiful sand castle when another boy came along and destroyed it. He attacked the boy, who was accompanied by an attendant, and they fought until he had honourably beaten the molester, the attendant not attempting to interfere. He then learned that his opponent was the Prince of Wales.

Office reminders at special reduced prices:—Ledgers, journals, day and cash books, Account Sales Papers, Blotting Pads, Blotting Paper, Indices, Foolscap, Stephen and Meek’s Ink, Files, Cash Receipts, Duplicator Paper, Swan and Onoto Ink, Type Paper, Endorsing Ink, Secotine, Manifold Books, Gloy, Gum, Damping Brushes, Cash Boxes, Carbon Paper, Rubber Bands, Perforators, Paper Fasteners, Time Books, On Demand Forms, Type Ribbons, Stamp Racks, Business Envelopes, Loose-leaf Ledgers, Will Forms, Tracing Cloth, Drawing Paper, etc., obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, bookseller and stationer, Mawhera Quay. Sole West Coast agent for Johanna Faber Pencils. —Advt.

A denial that the police in Christchurch were acting on the advice of the Crown Law Officer in bringing the recent case against Mr. C. S. Thomas, barrister, of Christchurch, was made by the Attorney-General (the Hon. T. K. Sidey). Mr. Sidey said that his attention had been drawn to a statement in a recent issue of a Christchurch newspaper headed “Crown Law Office is Taken to Task”. It was there stated that the charges against Mr. Thomas, which were recently dismissed by the Magistrate (Mr. E. C. Levvy) at Christchurch, were brought on the advice of the Crown Law Office. The statement was obsolutely without foundation. In laying information for alleged offences under the Crimes Act and other statutes affecting the general criminal law, said Mr. Sidey, the police acted on their own responsibility. It was not the practice to consult the Crown Law Office except where an opinion was sought on some purely legal issue or when, by statute, the leave of the Attorney-General or Solici-tor-General was required for the laying of an information. No distinction was made between solicitors and any other class of person, In the case referred to, the Crown Law Office was not consulted, and the statement in the newspaper, as previously stated, was quite incorrect. I

What a great satisfaction it is to buy a product you can always depend upon! “Dewars” Imperial whisky is always the same —always! Constant experimenting, careful blending, matured only by age, “Dewar’s” has attained the distinction of being one of the world’s greatest sellers and making new friends every day. No accident attends the distinction which is “Dewar’s.” No accident has won it the approving nod of connoisseurs the wide world over, for “Dewar’s” first has basic excellence and this basic excellence begins with a secret and exact process of distilling Which contributes, finally, to that result which you pour from every bottle labelled “Dewar’s.” Say “Dewar’s” for the best of good spirits—Messrs Griffin and Smith, local agents.— 30

To-morrow, Sunday, is the fifteenth anniversary of Great Britain’s entry into the Great War.

The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange Hotel, Reefton. Only the best stocked. —Advt.

A first-offending “drunk,” who was arrested in Mackay Street last evening, and spent the night in a cell, was convicted and discharged to-day at the Greymouth Court, by Mr W. Meldrum, S.M.

Fibercane Attache Cases 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, 9/6. Lunch cases 1/6, 1/11, 2/3 to 4/6. . Suit cases 9/6, 10/6, 12/6 to 15/6. Rug Straps 1/6 to 2/6. Hamper Straps 2/6 to 3/6. Hampers 6/6, 7/6 to 10/6, 12/6, 15/-. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, bookseller, stationer, and fancy goods dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

At the Recreation Ground this morning Runanga League football fourth grade team had the belter of a game against Marist for the Herb Moore. Challenge Cup, and won by 7 points (a try by Pender, converted by Watson, •who also potted a goal) to nil. Mr W. (Henderson was referee.

A library in one book. Try these: “Great Short Novels” containing 35 novels in brief, 10/6; “Great Short Stories of the World” with 178 complete stories, 10/6; “Great Stories of All Nations” with 158 stories, 10/6; “Australian Short Stories” 7/6; “Complete Novels of Jane Austin” with six complete novels, "0/6; “Complete Sherlock Holmes Stories” with five books, 9/6, at B. Dixon’s, Ta’nui Street. -—Advt.

The consumption of snuff is increasing in Canada, 82,0001 b having reached the Dominion in May. “Where it all goes,” said a Government official, “is a mystery. Who uses it? There’s the pinch.” For many years an official snuff-box stood on the clerk’s table in the Canadian Senate, but the visible supply vanished several years ago, when the Houses of Parliament were burned, and was never replaced.

Economy Warehouse! Half-Price Specials foi’ Men. Cotton Saddle Tweed Trousers. Half Price 5/11. Heavy Cotton and Wool unshrinkable Socks, half price 2 pairs for 1/-; Men’s Heavy Woollen Gloves, half price 1/11S; Men’s Coloured Border Handkerchiefs, half price 6 for 2/8; Men’s Wide-end Ties Half-price 1/- and 1/11. “We sell for less.” Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. — Advt. '

Charged with failing to comply with an order for the payment of £l/12/6 per week towards the, maintenance of his wife and children, John Walker appeared in custody at the Greymouth Court to-day. The order was made at Dunedin on March 5, 1928, and the arrears to February 18 last totalled £24. Sergeant J. Smyth stated that Walker was arrested last night, on a warrant issued at Dunedin. He was working at the Dobson mine, and the manager there said that defendant was a very good worker, and that his job was still open for him. The police had telegraphed to Dunedin, asking for consent to the case being dealt with at Greymouth, and a reply was now awaited. Meanwhile, he applied for a remand until Monday. Mr. W. J. Joyce, who appeared for Walker, stated that the attitude taken up by the Greymouth police was very fair. Defendant had secured work after a long search for it, and if he were sent to Dunedin he would lose his job. Sergeant Smyth stated that the police had no objection to bail being granted, provided that Walker reported to them daily until the case was dealt with. He was living at Greymouth. Mr. W. Meldrum, S.M., allowed bail, in defendant’s own recognisance of £25, and ordered him to report daily to the police.

The man who locks his stable door after his horse has been stolen, gets about as much sympathy as the fellow who trips over his own bootlace, and breaks his leg. Which points out the moral to be prepared to save further trouble. Coughs, colds and sore throats are the advance agents of pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other diseases, so it is well to take action early and stay the trouble in its incipient stage. This is where Parkinson’s Lime Syrup comes in. It is a reliable cough cure, eases the bronchial irritation, soothes the inflamed membranes, and gives immediate relief. Moreover, it is a pleasant and attractive remedy, easily administered to the youngest child, and suitable for the aged. It is well-known and has a 30 years’ reputation behind it. It is made by Parkinson and Co., and sold in bottles at 1/-, 1/6, 2/- and 2/6. You should always have a bottle in the house. —Advt

At the Magistrate’s Court, Hokitika, on Thursday, Samuel Yde proceeded against John Stewart, alleging that Stewart had unlawfully removed ten cows and six calves from his (Yde’s) property. Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., stated that there was a little conflict of evidence between the material facts. According to Yde, the stock was depasturing on his land. Stewart, on the other hand, said he was driving, stock, from near Neame’s. He had not asked Neame’s consent and had driven along what he said was the usual route. There was no doubt certain of the cattle were Yde’s. The meaning of the section of the Act was to protect owners of stock and to prohibit anyone entering on laml or removing stock without the consent of the occupier. He was quite satisfied that a fine should be imposed. Apparently, they had very loose methods of farming in that district, as very little of the land was fenced. It must be acknowledged that the intention of the law was that, whether fenced or not, no one had the right to go on that land and remove stock without the permission of the owner. Defendant would be fined £5, with costs 10s, witnesses’ expenses £5 12s, counsel’s fee £3 3s; total £l4 ss.

The Hotel Dominion, Greymouth, has been sold to Mr. J. E. Williams, of Wellington, and formerly of Greymouth. The sale was negotiated by Mr. C. L. Kettle.

We have beautiful ring Velvets and Chinelle Afternoon Frocks, very smart in the newest floral designs. These frocks were £7 7/ and £8 8/; all to be cleared at £3 3/ at C. Smith, Ltd, drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

An excursion train carrying about 400 people from Christchurch arrived in Greymouth at 12.30 p.m. to-day; Engine trouble developed at Moana, and delayed the train for close on half an hour. The excursionists include football teams and people interested in the Greymouth Poultry Show. The train leaves Greymouth at about 9 o’clock to-night on the return journey.

The special sale bargains offering to-day are most tempting. Ladies’ evening frocks in the newest designs of Georgettes, Taffetas and Silks, Crepe-de-chines, dainty styles and latest colourings. Usual prices £7 7/, al to be cleared at £3 3/, at C. Smith, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

New novels at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —“The Sea Panther” by McFarland; “The Slippery Ladder” by Ridge; “The Major’s Candlesticks” by Birmingham; “Eyes of Men” by Newton; “The Gate Marked Private” by Dell; “At the South Gate” by Grace Richmond; “Compromise” by Henry St. Cooper. “Surrender" by- Snaith 6/-. each. —Advt.

Half Price Ladies’ All Wool Cashmere Hose in black, fawns, greys, Halfprice 1/11J, 54in. Fancy Costume Tweeds 2/11S, 58in. Unbleached Table Damask Half-price 1/3 yd, Pure Irish Linen-bordered/ Serviettes Half Price 6 for 1/-. “We sell for less.”— Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and .Reefton. —Advt.

Jeffrey Farnol’s novels at 4/6 each “Martin Conisby’s Revenge.” “Beltane the Smith.” “The Definite Object.” “The Geste of Duke Jocelyn.” “The Broad Highway.” “The Amateur Gentleman.” ‘“The Money Moon.” “Chronicles of the Imp.” “The Honourable Mr Tawnish.” “Our Admirable Betty.” “Peregine’s Progress.” “Sir John Dering.” at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.