LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 October 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

The “Gr.eymouth Evening Star” will not be published on Monday next, Labour Day.

That the West Coast lands can fatten stock was again demonstrated yesterday when a fat lamb from the Greymouth Racecourse turned the scale at 391 b dressed, without the head.

An accident occurred last night at about 10.15 o’clock at the Tainui Street entrance to Grogan’s Lane, when a motor-car crashed into a cyclist, completely smashing the rear of his machine and knocking the young boy on to the roadway. A big’ crowd just out from the theatre soon gathered, but the boy, after lying still for a time, apparently seriously injured, jumped up none the worse for the mishap.

So many people say: “So-and-so told me,” and this is why Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is increasing in popularity all over the world. “Quality like truth commends itself,” so it is quite obvious why discriminating tastes are choosing Dewar’s Whisky and why it is served on all occasions. It is mild and yet spirited—thoroughly matured, eliminating all taste of rawness, it really is the “daddy” of all Scotch whisky. West Coast hospitality should always include a bottle of Dewar’s, “the favoured whisky in millions _of homes.” Messrs Griffen and Smith are agents for Greymouth and Westport and Dewars can he procured at all hotels. —42.

The management of the Blackball Coal Mine has given notice to the men now on strike, to remove their gear from the mine on Tuesday. It is understood that a meeting of the miners will be held to-morrow, at which they will be addressed by the National Council President and Secretary.

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

A total of 260 men are now engaged on the Buller Gorge railway and it is now authoritatively stated that at least 50 men will be started on the Inangahua end. This will speed up the work very considerably and gives colour to the promise that the line would be completed in about four years. —Westport “Times.”

Latest designs in Ladies’ Handbags have just been opened up direct .from the manufacturers. Inspection invited. A. E. Kilgour, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. —Advt.

At Woodville a phenomenal feat of memory by a four-year-old boy who does not know the letters of the alphabet was recorded. He arranged 200 cigarette cards, portraits of football players, around the wainscot of the room, and when each one was pointed to he gave the name correctly without a single error.

Press the button and we will do the rest. When you take your camera with you to a picnic or excursion there are lots of snaps of interesting views you would like to have to remind you of an enjoyable time. With a camera all these can be recorded. We stock all photographic material, develop your films and supply the finished prints. We are at your service regarding matters photographic, and are pleased to give any information and advice required. Do your photographic business with Parkinson and Co. —Advt.

Special prices for account books and all office requisites at A. E. Kilgour’s. Ledgers, Journals* Cash and Day Books, Analysis Books, Receipt Books, Invoice Forms, Letter Books, Manifold Books, Envelopes, Special Envelopes at 6/6 and 7/6 per 1000. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

“You have brought much that is a blessing and much that is a curse,” said Bishop Bennett, of Aotearoa, addressing a large congregation in St. George’s Church, Frankton. “When you see Maoris loitering about the street remember you have your own black sheep. Before the arrival of the white man there was no intoxicating liquor. We have no word for it in our language except ‘waipiro,’ which means ‘stinking water.’ That is how the Maori first regarded liquor.” The bishop said that after 60 years the Government were compensating the Maoris for many injustices that they had suffered. This was the act of a Christian people, and old ill-feeling was fast disappearing.

New novels at B. Dixon’s Ltd., “Jim The Conqueror” by Kyne. “Bretherton” by Morris; “Waifs Progress” by Peacock; “Altar of Honour” by Dell; “Rapidan” by Gregory; “Queen Dick” by Sheppard; “Rodeo” by Bower; “Golden Harvest” by Hill; “Night Hawks” by Brandon; “Pedro The Magnificent” by Seltzer; “The Poet and the Lunatics” by Chesterton; “The Story of Hassan” by Anthony; 6/each. —Advt.

A daring pioneer of fashion was an object of interest in Newton on Sunday afternoon (states an Auckland paper). The lady wore a skirt of brown material suspended by a good imitation of men’s braces with the usual leather brace ends clasping the buttons in mannish style. She wore a sleeveless blouse with tennis collar and a tie. It was evident at a tram stop that the damsel was not a little embarrassed at the attention she attracted, though she endeavoured to affect an air of indifference. An e.lderly gentleman, obviously intrigued by the new mode, made a very close inspection much to the amusement of others in the offing. Mere man speculated genially upon the innovation, whilst fair critics regarded the “enterprise” with a mixture of incredulity and derision. It was noticed that the street mannequin elected to occupy a seat in the smoking compartment of the tram she entered.

Books are the best gifts: A complete range of annuals for boys and girls of all ages. Tiger Tim, Play Box, Puck, Playtime, Holiday, school Girl’s Own 8/- each; Golden Annual 6/6; Chum’s Annual 16/6; Boys’ and Girls’ Own Annual 16/6; Wonder Books 7/6; Chick’s Annual, Rainbow. Write or call for complete catalogue. It will save time and trouble when shopping. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer. The establishment for presents and prizes.—Advt.

. New Zealanders who have recently toured the war districts in France have brought back glowing reports of the work of the War Graves Commission. Mr. A. E. Newson, of Otahuhu, who returned this month, said in an interview with the “Star” that the British cemeteries were attracting much interest from tourists, and the standard of upkeep had been much improved in the past five years. In July rambler roses in pink and red were in full bloom in a cemetery four and a half miles from Cambrai, where more than a thousand soldiers are buried. A neatly trimmed hedge surrounds the cemetery, and in the background is a row of graceful poplars. Many nameless graves have the simple epitaph, “Known unto God”, inscribed at the foot of the white tombstones. Others have, besides the name, inscriptions made on behalf of relatives; and on all the memorial tablets is the New Zealand national emblem, a fern leaf. Much attention has been given by the authorities to the planning of this and other cemetries, and the site chosen in the midst of an agricultural district makes the New Zealand cemetery at Cambrai a landmark ■ in rural France. |

“The music of the band is supposed to have a terrifying effect on cattle, and I advise the committee to leave the matter well alone,” stated Mr W. M’Kenzie, when the possibility of securing a pipe band to head the parade of animals at the Spring Show was being discussed at a committee meeting of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association (reports an exchange). “A pipe band leads the cattle parade in Christchurch, and it works snioothly,” commented a member. “Perhaps the animals are more Scotch down there,” rejoined another members. It was finally decided not to have the band.

Special big display of new season’s millinery, smartest shapes, latest colourings. Pay a visit of inspection. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

Dr T. McKibbon, Director of Public Hygiene, when at Dunedin on Thursday morning, said that Dr Telford,, of Christchurch, and himself had completed their observations as to t the oyster industry at Bluff and they would be embodied in a report to the Minister for Health. The Department, he added, was preparing a comprehensive statement on the subject of typhoid generally, and the possibility of oysters being a cause of that disease would be one of the questions dealt with in that statement. There had been thirty typhoid cases in Canterbury this year, many of them well away from even the suggestion of oyster origin. The investigations at present in hand include all the New Zealand oyster beds from which supplies are marketed.

Dainty Summer frocks for infants and girls of all ages. Latest Summer suits for boys and girls. Call and see fashions. Latest styles. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. “We Sell for Less.”—Advt.

Co-operation in making it more diffl. cult for stolen property to be disposed of in second-hand shops was sought by two traders’ organisations in letters read at a meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce Council. Reference was made to the prevalence of shoplifting, and it was stated that this could be largely checked by restricting the opportunity for the disposal of stolen goods. The Council declined to take any action in view of the numerous other avenues open to thieves for getting rid of stolen goods. The Auckland Retail Drapers’, Milliners” Mercers’, and Clothiers’ Union of Employers suggested that legislation should be passed making it Illegal for pawnbrokers to purchase or receive new wearing apparel or boots unless accompanied by a permit from the police. It is considered that if it were made more difficult for thieves to dispose of stolen goods shoplifting would be reduced to a minimum.

This week’s attractions: Ladies’ Silk and Art Silk Gloves, fancy Gauntlets at 4/11, 5/11, 7/11 pair; Kayser Hose, all the newest shades from 9/11, 12/11, * 15/11 pair. Fancy neckwear, scarves, jabot and lace collars, in a great variety at O. Smith, Drapers, Greymoutffi—Advt.

Books at English nett prices. “Forty Eight Complete Stories” by Wallace, 7/6; '“Fifty-seven Stories of Real Life" by the best authors, 7/6; “The Sherlock Holmes Long Stories” 94 stories in one, 7/6; “European Skyways” by Thomas; 15/- “Mystery Cities” by Gann, 21/-; “My Mystery Ships” by Campbell 20/-; and dozens of others at B. Dixon’s, Tainur Street. —Advt.

Announcing fashion week. Ladies’ smart floral crepe-de-chine and satin beauty frocks from 105/-. Ladies’ floral Rayon frocks from 27/6 to 45/-. Smart spring millinery in fancy straws and latest models from 19/6 at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Xmas Greetings for the Homeland in the form of something new and novel in Calendars, with illustrations depicting the best of West Coast and New Zealand scenery, Maori life and New Zealand birds, are open for your inspection, at B. Dixon’s, Tainul Street. —Advt.