LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 December 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The weekly sitting of the Greymouth Court was cancelled to-day, the Justice Department observing a holiday in recognition of the anniversary of Westland. The banks and legal offices were also closed, and flags flew from public buildings.

Motor hoods and trimmings at P. G. Willis’s, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus”. Prices right.—2.

During November 28 vessels, aggregating 20,611 tons, arrived at Greymouth, and 28, totalling 19,998 tons, departed. Last month 29 vessels arrived, but their total tonnage was 363 tons less. In November of last year 22 vessels of an aggregate of 23,962 tons, called at the port.

Camping tents can be procured from P. G. Willis, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus”. Prices right.—l.

The rainfall at Reefton for the month, of November has been heavy. Rain fell' on twenty days, the total fall being 12.11in5., and the maximum fall being 3.02 inches on November 5. Miserable weather prevailed over the week-end, conditions being cold and showery.

The Festive Season calls for novelties and W. Reid, Mawhera Quay, has them. Ladies’ Handbags to suit all tastes and pockets. Christmas Cards and Fancy Stationery in endless variety. Grand range of Children’s Perambulators and Boys’ Bikes, and last, but not least, a large display of Toys.—Advt.

In a claim for compensation arising out of an injury to a hand, heard in the Arbitration Court at Christchurch, plaintiff was telling the court of a visit to the doctor: “I was told I had a — oh, I don’t know what you call it, it was one of those, medical jaw-breakers.” His Honor (Mr. Justice Frazer): “All right— 'Some of that medical bad language.”

The supremacy of the Austin Seven is now on exhibition at Baty’s Garage. Ring to-day for a demonstration either at Greymouth or Hokitika.—Advt.

About £lOOO of the £lO,OOO bequeathed by Mr Herbert Smith, of Hamilton and Wellington, for the encouragement of sports and physical development among children of nine to fifteen years has now been allotted. The grants include £l2 to the Greyniouth Athletic Club. About fifty more applications are under consideration.

Verandah blinds, tarpaulins and all canvas goods. Prices right. P. G. Willis, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus.”—3. Mr Henry Ellery, the cyclist who sustained a broken leg in a collision near Kumara on Friday night, is reported to be progressing satisfactorily at the Greymouth Hospital. The accident was the outcome of his endeavour to avoid some children, by going to the wrong side of the road, on some shingle, subsequently not having time to evade an oncoming car. Mr Ellery will probably be a patient at the hospital for some months.

Inspection is invited for the latest Rewards, Prizes and Picture Books. Special discount to school committees and Sunday schools. Catalogues posted free to any address. —A. E. Kilgour, Direct Importer, Mawhera Quay—Advt

Half-price Sale of Ladies’ Woven Art Silk, Celanese, and S9k and Wool Jumper Suits and Dresses, new season’s latest styles, usually 39/6, 59/6, 79/6, 105/-. Half prices 19/6, 29/6, 39/6, 49/6. See the windows. We sell for less.—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. — Advt.

Last days of Sale Half-price Bargains. Ladies’ Longcloth Knickers, lace and embroidetry trimmed, elastic waist, were 3/11 to 8/11 pair; now 1/-, 1/6, 1/11 i. Ladies’ .Fancy Rayon Dresses, half prices 14/6 and 16/11. Ladies’ Longcloth Chemises 1/11%, Children’s Overalls and Aprons 1/-, 1/4, and 1/10. We sell for less.- —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt. 7

People are always ready to popularise something distinctive, and it is this that attributes to the great selling success which Dewar’s “Imperial” Whisky is now meeting with. No whisky can compare with the rare and appealing flavour of “Dewar’s” —it is mild and smooth to the palate, a true friend to all men. You would be wise to procure a bottle df “Dewar’s,” as its distinctive palatable flavour will meet with the greatest approval at all times. Every bottle is now fitted wth convenient little cap and lever —no trouble to open—preserving its splendid flavour until the very last drop. Messrs Griffin and Smith, local agents. —46

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

The annual Matriculation examinations commenced to-day at Holy Trinity Hall. Thirty-eight entrants are sitting fft>m the Greymouth schools, and the examinations will continue until Wednesday, December 11. Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn and Miss C. Berry are supervising.

Advance Austin! Britain’s best car. See the new Model 7 Sedan at Baty’s Garage, now on exhibition. —Advt.

The freehold of the Papanui Hotel, Christchurch, has been sold for, about £20,000. Mr R. Dunlop has been succeeded by Mr A. Scalmer, formerly of Cobden, and more recently licensee of the Ashley Bank Hotel, destroyed by fire this month. Mr Oscar Egden, formerly licensee of the Royal Hotel, Greymouth, has sold the Wharf Hotel, Woolston, to Mr A. J. Lambert, until recently proprietor of the.. Waltham Arms Hotel. The change-over will take place in about three weeks.

See the latest model Austin, 7 Sedan, Britain’s best car, now on exhibition at Baty’s Garage. Demonstrations will be given either at Greymouth or Hokitika.—Advt.

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., has received a communication from the Minister of Railways to the effect that the request of the Rotomanu Farmers’ Union to have the cream from Rotomanu despatched by a more suitable train has been acceded to. In future the cream will be picked up by the goods train which reaches Rotomanu shortly after 7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It will bo forwarded from Stillwater to Reef ton by the 7.46 a.m. train next day, arriving at Reefton at 9.57 a.m. '

New stocks of shirts, pyjamas, ties, cream silk scarves, sports coats, and trousers have just opened up for the Xmas trade. ■ Make your choice early at C. Smith Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth. —Advt. 5

Sir Joseph Ward has issued a statement that he has had inquiries made of the responsible engineers of the Public Works Department in regard to the state of the Maruia Road between Nelson and Westport. The road is metalled throughout, and is described as being a good road. Numbers of private cars are taking the route daily, and the service cars are running to schedule. The Tourist Department is booking quite freely for the trip to Westport over the route. Reports to the effect that the road is unsuitable for motor traffic are inaccurate. — Press Assn. •

The cheapest paint is the paint which lasts the longest, which gives the maximtim of protection to the surface to which it is applied. This .u “Ferrador.” It is superior to, and has double the covering power of Red. Lead. Have your roof painted with Red or Green. Dispatch Foundry Company, agents.—Advt.

At a meeting of the Buller District Relief Committee on Saturday, it was resolved, with acclamation, “that the members of the Bulleiv district, from Seddonville,i in the north, to Brighton in the south, desire to thank the people of New Zealand who have so generously contributed to the earthquake relief fund. Their sympathy With this isolated district in its time of trouble gave the residents fresh heart, and their generosity made it possible to assist hundreds who required assistance. The work of restoration is now nearing completion, and it is solely due to the Earthquake Relief Fund that it has been possible to restore so many homes in so comparatively short a time.” —Press Assn.

When you say Books you mean B. Dixon’s, for that is where you get the largest stocks to select from. Gift Books for XmaS presentation are to be had in endless variety. Books of Fiction, Travel, Biography, History, Art, or Poetry in Art Paper, Cloth or Leather Biddings, and at prices to suit all. Picture Books, Reward Books, Bumper Books and Annuals for the young folk. See our window display. 2

The jury filed slowly into the Hamilton Supreme Court, after considering for an hour their verdict in a claim for nearly £4OO damages, says the “Waikato Times.” What say you, gentlemen?” asked the Registrar, of the jury. “Are you agreed upon your verdict?” “Yes, sir,” answered the foreman, solemnly. “Do you find for the plaintiff or the defendant?” “For the defendant,” answered the foreman, firmly. Counsel for the 1 plaitniff looked crestfallen; counsel for teh defendant smiled benignly. His Honor seemed astonished. “For the defendant?” he enquired looking over his pince-nez. “Yes, for the defendant, your’Honor,” repeated the foreman. His Honor commenced to enter judgment accordingly, when his attention was arrested by the frantic gesticulations of a juryman at the other end of the line, who was endeavouring to catch the eye of the foreman. Not being successful in this, the juryman in question took upon himself to reverse the verdict. “For the plaintiff,” he called out, “for the plaintiff.” “Yes, for the plaintiff,” chorused the remainder of the jury. “Is it for the plaintiff or the defendant?” asked his Honor. “Oh, yes, for the plaintiff, I mean,” hastily added the foreman, apologetically, to the obvious relief of counsel for the plaintiff, who now smiled graciously at the jury. Counsel lor the defendant sighed audibly.

We have received a shipment of Nairns world famous linoleum in the following widths: 3ft, 6ft, 9ft, and 12ft. We have a big variety to select from in new and exclusive designs and are twenty per cent, below last year’s prices. C. Smith, House Furnisher, Greymouth.—Advt.

Ladies in search of the best Values in Handbags should inspect the large stocks just opened up at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. The latest designs styles and colours of this .season are here at reasonable prices. Prices range from 4/6 to 47/6 each. , i