LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 August 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

Sixty per cent, of the total number of missing postal packets during the last year which ended on March 31 last were traced, according to the annual report of the Post and Telegraph Department. There were 6276 enquiries for missing packets, and as a result of investigation 3728 were traced or satisfactorily accounted for.

Shoe yourselves well with Chalk’s shoe wear. Men’s glacie Oxford shoes, patent caps 23/6, men’s glacie Oxford shoes 27/6; men’s tan willow Oxford shoes 33/6. Elegant shoes for the man about town, at Chalk’s Shoe Store. —Advt.

Recently Mr Charles Baker, of Woodhill, Whangarei, discovered. a grub which was effectively killing gorse. Further specimens were found in Mairtown suburb and these were submitted to Mr Given, science master at the Whangarei High School, who forwarded specimens and some of the dead gorse to the Cawthron Institute. The grub is borer-like in action, commencing at the roots and working through the stems. The Cawthron Institute has acknowledged receipt of the specimens and says that it is carrying out experiments, the outcome of which may be of Dominion importance. .

Crepe De Luxe paper is produced in England in numerous attractive colours and lends itself well for window display work, the making of artificial flowers, fancy work, paper caps, festoons, streamers, and is suited for the decoration of dance halls. Length 10 feet. All shades stocked by A. E. Kilgour, West Coast Agent for De Luxe Crepe paper; 9d. per packet, or 8/6 per dozen. —Advt.

The need of closely examining cheques before they are accepted as payment of accounts was brought home to an Auckland grocer the other day. A certain young man about town is deep in debt. He owed the grocer £B. The grocer, knowing him so well, thought - of transferring the account to the bad debts column in his books, but later decided to send his collector, to see the debtor. “Come in, you’re just the man I’m looking for,” said the man who owed -the money. “I’m just paying out some cheques now. Here’s yours.” He handed the collector a cheque for £l2, and received £4 as change. “I’ve got it at last. He’s all right, he’s paid,” the grocer was cheerily informed by the collector on his return. “Good for you,” praised the principal. However, it was not so good. Just before the cheque was paid into the bank it was discovered that it had been post-dated for August, 1930. The grocei' will have to wait another year, while the other maji has the use of his £4.

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.

At tho play staged by Durie Hill school ex-pupils at Wanganui last week it was announced, between two of the acts, that “just a little hitch” had occurred in arrangements ( reports the “Chronicle”). It was only a minor thing the announcer told the audience and the show would be in swing again in a minute or two. It was, but the “little hitch” part of it, which a majority of those present naturally associated with electrical contrivances, with the stage fittings, or something of that order was not revealed. The veil has since been lifted, however, and it appears that a suit of clothes with long trousers was to be ready for one of the boys in the show to change into when time sufficient to represent growth from boyhood to manhood had passed. All would have been well had it not been found at the last minute that the “strides” were missing. The ever resourceful stage managers were not to be outdone. They measured up a lad in the audience, borrowed his trousers, left him shivering in the back, and on the show went.

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.

Tho complaint of the poet that no editor would print his Auckland Competitions prize poem is nothing to the complaint of Mr. R. Melgund Thompson that he could not find a newspaper home for his poem that the Duke of York accepted (writes “Victorian” in the Auckland “Star”). lam a most loyal and respectful British subject, but truth compels me to point out that members of the Royal Family receive hundreds, possibly thousands, of poems every year, and that “acceptance” is no proof that the recipients think them good poetry. It may be a simple act of courtesy. I do not know what are the merits of Mr. Thompson’s poem, but it is obvious that Royalty must receive all sorts and conditions, down to the most dreadful doggerel. It is quite possible that Royalty never personally sees numbers of communications that it courteously acknowledges. And assuming that the Duke of York did read and appreciate Mr. Thompson’s verses, what evidence have we —I ask the question as His Royal Highness’ humble and devoted servant —that the Duke is g good judge of poetry? Many an editor may be much better. •

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 been 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.

Formerly a coal hewer at Mainsforth Colliery, Durham, Mr Albert, Dowdell, of Spennymoor, is now winning his way at Oxford University. HO] is married and the father of two children. Durham County Education. Authority awarded him a special exhibition of £5O. His position is to be reviewed a year from now. He began to attend tutorial classes in 1923, and for four years studied economics and history. Then he won a £5O exhibition at Ruskin College and, later, a Cassel scholarship of £155 and another of £BO. “So marked has . his progress been,” said Dr. A. J. Dawson, “that the delegacy for extra mural studies of Oxford University have offered him an adult scholarship of £225 a year.”

Lovers of a good wholesome beverage should try McGavin’s Oatmalt Stout. It is considered the finest brewed article in New Zealand. Griffin and Smith Ltd., the local agents inform us that their sales for same r<> phenomenal.—Advt.

Wholesale emigration of young men from South Wales mining towns has been so heavy that in some areas girls are in a majority of three to one. In Abertillery, with a population of about 37,000, there is a large majority of single girls • over young men. In addition the town has over 500 widows, the majority in the early “thirties.” Other mining towns in both Glamorgan and Monmouthshire are confronted by the same problem. Women, in many of the more badly-hit centres are now striving to leave. Hundreds who have never previously been engaged in any kind of work are applying for. domestic situations and for work as waitresses, and others are contemplating emigration.

The town’s business on Saturday was confined to the Economy Warehouse. The cash registers recorded 3,600 sales which is easily a record for Greymouth. The huge attraction being the unbeatable Fire Sale. Bargains from Bing Harris and Cd., Christchurch fire. Fire Sale now raging. Thorpy’s Economy Warehoues.— Advt.

Where are the men to-day who can use a scythe as to the manner born? (asks a writer in the “Otago Daily Times”). Not many do we see at the present time, and yet this implement is just as badly needed now as ever it was. I saw a man last week who, in spite of his age, which was very nearly 60, was only a beginner. To watch him was very interesting. The beginner has a bad time with the scythe always, and unless he has someone of the old school to teach him the rhythmic swing and movement his work must be very hard. When he commences operations he digs the point of the scythe into the ground, stands awkwardly, and seems unable to get the hang of the tool at all. To watch the old hands is a revelation. With a beautiful swing and great precision, all working together the men will move across p, field carrying everything before them. But no one teaches the young idea these days.

Start now to save and join A. E. Kilgour’s Xmas Club. You pay in what you like and take out what you like. A liberal discount is allowed to all who take advantage now. A splendid chance to save money for Xmas presents as it will not be a big drain on your purse. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer, Gramophone and Music Dealer, the warehouse for presents and prizes.—Advt.

Humour was not absent from the proceedings at the boxing championships last evening, and the crowd that filled every part of the Town Hall was in a genial mood. Th® appearance of a Westport competitor was the signal for a cry of “Come on, Earthquake!” Unfortunately, “Earthquake” could not shake his opponent. Representatives from Taihape were exhorted to “Get into it, and die happy!” The habit of a Wellington competitor of forcibly expelling breath as he delivered every punch caused amusement, and was soon imitated, dozens of spectators puffing like steam engines. The antics

of more than one trainer and second caused great amusement to observers. So keen were some of these gentlemen that they followed every blow given by their own special boxers, their hands never being still, while some of them ducked as if they were dodging blows aimed at themselves. One trainer was so keen on seeing everything going on that he sat well! out on the side of the stage, and blocked the view of some of the spectators in the front stalls. Verbal protests went unheeded, so engrossed was he in the ring happenings, but at last one youngster took the law, and a long pin, into his own hands. Scrambling up to the level of the stage, he delivered a telling attack in the rear with the pin, and a shocked trainer soon moved his chair backwards as much as possible.

His Master’s Voice and Columbia Gramophones. Portable models, £7, £9, and £lO. Table Models £ll, £l3, and £l4. Table upright Grand Models £25, and £39 10/-, etc. Easy terms arranged. A. E. Kilgour, Piano Gramophone and Music Warehouse, Mawhera Quay. Phone 259. —Advt.

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. —Adyt.

This is a special line -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.—l Advt.