LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 August 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A West Coaster’s house —Tattersall s Hotel, Christchurch, the most central <nd most popular Cor accommodation, vitb W. A. Stapleton as proprietor.— Advt.

The annual conference of delegates to the N.Z. Licensed Victuallers’ Association will open in the Committee Room at the Greymouth Town Hall on Monday morning. It is expected that at least 35 delegates, drawn from all parts of the Dominion, will attend.

Sports, be in attendance, Victoria Park, Saturday—Buller v. Coast Rugby.—Advt.

A Westport butcher, seeking cattle down the Coast, was told that the price was £2l per beast in the -paddock, (says the “News”). Strange to say, while beef is so high, the prices for hides are very low, likewise for sheepskins.

Inter-provincial fixture; Rugby Buller v. Coast, Victoria Park, Saturday. A treat in store. —Advt.

Out of 41 letters sent to residerits in one Taranaki town soliciting contributions to the New Plymouth Hospital radio funds the collector said the other dav that only two replies had been received. One of these had been from the representative of a man stating his client would not be able to give any assistance as he was in prison.

Buller Lions v. West Coast Rugby reps, Victoria Park this Saturday. Advt.

Somewhere in New Plymouth is a very crestfallen sneak thief, says the Taranaki Daily News. A resident of the Moturoa district motored into the town to purchase the week-end leg of pork and ■while at the butcher’s also bought a large parcel of bones for the dog. Placing the parcels in the car he went away to make other purchases, and on his return found that the parcel of pork had fallen on the floor of the car, but the bigger parcel, which was neatly wrapped, had been removed.

Now that the winter evenings are with us, what is more interesting than listening in on the wireless for news of the outside world? Install a “Fada” for best results. Stocked at Dispatch Foundry Co. Ltd. —Advt.

A large-sized model of a ship complete with winch, yards, and rigging was used in the Supreme Court, says the 'Wellington Post, to demonstrate how the accident, which was the subject of the claim, had occurred. Counsel for both parties were engaged at one stage in hoisting a sling of cargo out of the hold, when the load accidentally struck the side of the hatch, slipped off the hook, and fell into the hold again. As the plaintiff’s claim rested on an allegation that his injuries had been caused through cargo falling out of a sling, which had spun round while it was being hoisted and struck the hatch coamings, the illustration was apt, and was commented upon by his Honor.

Before you even open a bottle of Dewar’s Imperial Whisky you know the blend is right, because throughout the ages the fine quality maintained by “Dewar’s” has never once beem known to change. It’s smooth mellow flavour is a favourite everywhere/ and this is the reason, why it is “Dewar’s” that is found in the homes of all those people who discriminate. No home should be without a bottle of this fine old spirit, for in cases of sickness or at times when an exhilarating drink is needed there is no better friend than “Dewar’s.” Messrs Griffin and Smith, agents, Greymouth and Westport. —34.

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

Frequently people in sheer mirth shed joyous tears; but to be unable to stop crying is a feature of a peculiar case which came before a Yass (N.S.W.) doctor the other week. A girl having no inclination to cry, could not help it. The doctor, unable to diagnose the case at first, sent the girl to a dentist, who by X-rays found a growth pressing against that mechanism of the human body which makes people weep. Apparently an operation will be necessary to stop the girl’s tears.

A piece of timbei* about 18in x 4in was exhibited at the Christchurch Winter Show, and the public was invited to examine and name it. Out of the many thousands who examined the wood, only thirteen named it correctly. It was a piece of gorse. The following is a list of woods given in the order of choice, handed in by the public: —Akeake, white, red and blue gum, manuka, kowhai, konini, white and red broom, lupin, tree lupin, African lupin, lancewood, ribbonwood, elderberry, mountain pine, honeysuckle, hawthorn, spruce, maple, elm, puriri, rata vine, cedar, holly laburnum, jessamine, acacia, titoki, willow, pear, hinau, black pheno and tamarisk.

When lecturing at Wellington about the damage clone to buildings in the area affected, by the recent earthquake, Mr. A. S. Mitchell (according to the “Post”) showed on the screen a slide of one building which had been damaged but not shaken down. An investigation of this building, one of fair age, had revealed that in its construction practically everything that should have been done had been left undone, and that what had been done should not have been done. “There are only two reasons that I can think of why this building has ever stood up at all for nil these years,” remarked Mr. Mitchell. “One is that it has stood so long from force of habit and the other is that it has stood by the grace of God.”

Handy Gardening Books “Gardening” how to grow Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables 1/6; “Sweet Peas” 1/6; “Easy Guide to New Zealand Gardening” Lockhart 2/-; “Bulb Growing,” “Vegetable Growing,” “Dahlias, Gladioli and Begonias,” “Chrysanthemums,” “Rose Growing,” “Fruit Culture,” “Carnation Culture,” 2/- each at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

, No longer will mothers travelling by train need to carry dress baskets or other convenient receptacles in which to tuck away their infants, for seats may be reserved on the New Zealand railways for children under three years of age, announces the Auckland “Star”. This is an innovation which is in keeping with the desire of the department to provide its patrons with a maximum amount of convenience, and it is also a recognition of the fact that the inconvenience of mothers should be lightened as much as possible. The new regulation provides that “seats may be reserved for children under three years of age when travelling with their parents or guardians on payment of the reservation fee of 1/-.” Up to the age of three a child may travel free, while between that age and 12 a child, is subject to the payment of half-fare.

This is a special lin© worthy of consideration before purchasing elsewhere. Boys’ fancy tops golf hose, lightweight, fine quality wool in black also fawn and mauve mixtures; sizes 5 to 10 2/3 to 4/6 a pair; children’s silk and wool Socks assorted shades, all sizes from 1/3 to 2/6 pair at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.'— Advt.

A correspondent (“A Lover of Health and Happiness”) writing on the subject of venereal disease to the “Post”, quotes a case which had come under his notice, and comments as follows: “I think it is high time we parents take a stand for a law to be passed that both boys and girls are medically examined before a marriage is allowed to take place. This is the only way we will have a truly clean country. If parents would explain to their children before they start out into tli,e world what will happen to them if they do not lead a clean life, it will greatly lessen the evil. . . .1

Put all mock modesty aside and tell the children of the subject that" concerns them more than any other. The parents by so doing will not only be doing their children a great service, but the country also.”

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,

“Do you consider that this cigarette case, which you say was stolen from your shop, is of unusual colour and design?” asked defending counsel of a woman -witness in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth (reports the “News”). “Yes, I should say it was,” she replied. Counsel (producing a very similar one from his pocket and exhibiting it): “Well, here’s another cigarette case that I have. It’s rather like that one, isn’t it?” His Honor: “I hope the witness did not have two such cigarette cases in stock, did she?” “I had only one in stock,” replied witness innocently, but not before the significance of the Chief Justice’s remark had been perceived in the court. Even the. cross-examining counsel did not hesitated to indulge in a broad smile at his own expense.

Pioneering in lonely places has advantages as well as drawbacks. “How do you like this life?” asked a Wanganui reporter of a back-blocks family whom he visited the other day—they (had once been city-dwellers. A little boy of eight spoke up promptly. “Rather,” he said. “There’s no school, and Mum’s teacher.” His little sister giggled, and into “Mum’s” eye came a look that portended something likely to happen when the visitors left.

A close game at Westport when Coast—Buller met. A thriller predicted on. Saturday afternoon at Victoria Park.—Advt.

Commenting in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth on the law relating to breaking, entering and theft, the Chief Justice (the Hon. M. Myers), said that if the door of any building was left open one could enter the premises through the open door without committing an offence. If the door were closed, however, even though not locked, to open it and enter the building constituted breaking and entering.

For dainty lines in Boxed Stationery, Writing Pads, Writing Compendiums or Envelopes call at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. The values here are better than elsewhere.—Advt.

Most people take their theatrical entertainment as it is offered them without worrying how it is brought about or what it costs (says the Dominion). In the case of a big professional company playing musical comedy the expenditure entailed (including fares by steamer and rail) may easily run into from £l2OO to £l4OO ■a week, so that they must take over £2OO, and in some cases £250, per night to pay bare out of pocket expenses. Comedy and dramatic companies do not, as a rule, cost nearly so much. A successful (box office) comedy with a cast of only half a dozen people is the readiest and biggest money-maker. It is no joke for amateurs' to put on a musical comedy. This year the Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society produced one play 'only (“Our Miss Gibbs”) and its expenditure (without having to pay any salaries to performers) ran into £866 10/6. Of that the Opera House expenses (rent, royalties, lighting etc.) amounted to £291 1/8; advertising and printing to £ll9 18/1; stage hands and orchestra, £ll9 18/1; producer, £75; musical director and secretary, £2l each. The society lost £BB on the season. .

Amongst the new season’s goods cream silk lace is very much in vogue in all widths from 4d to 1/6 per yard. A specially selected range of the newest Tweeds are just to hand at C. Smith Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.

Application was made by Mr A. J. McDowall, secretary of the Grey Electric Power Board, to the Grey County Council to-day for payment of an outstanding account for £1 1/4 for maintenance of a light on Cobden Bridge. The sum commenced to accrue in November 1926, when the change over was made from gas to electricity. The County engineer, Mr J. Higgins, said chat there were three lights on the bridge, one maintained by the Greymouth Borough Council, one by the Cobden Town Board and one by the County Council. Ho.wever, the County Council had not been advised when the- change over was made, and had paid for gas until it was found out three months later that electricity was being used. Since then the, bills had been paid with the amount claimed deducted. The Borough Council was the contributing body which had instructed the Power Board to instal electricity and the Board had had no authority from the Council, nor for

three months had it had advice that electricity had been put on, and that there was a dual service. Mr Higgins thought the best thing the Board could do was to write off the amount. The chairman, Mr J. Ryall, moved that the letter be received and that the action of the clerk in not paying the amount be endorsed. That was seconded by Cr. A. Robinson and was carried.

The insurance companies have paid out over £20,000 for smoke damage. Come and get the benefit of this big concession. Fire sale of Bing Harris and Co’s, Christchurch salvage. Now on at Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse. —Advt.

New novels at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “The Galaxy” by Susan Ertz, “Wild Horse Mesa” by Zane Grey, “Ropers Row” by Deeping, “Kitty Sees Life” by May Christie, “Finger of Fate” by Moberly, “Water Weed”, by Alice Campbell, “The Buccaneer’s Bride” by Ben Bolt, “The Amazing Web” by Keeler, all at 6/- each. —Advt.

Useful Lines: —“Klean Kut Kan Kutter” —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.