LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 December 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“As far as speed limits are concerned they are only a farce. One is supposed to go through Greymouth at 15 miles per hour, but all drive at 30 or 40. It is the same In Cobden and in any other town of, which I know,” said Cr M. Minehan, at the meeting last evening of the Cobden Town Board.

The Austin Seven can conquer in conditions of mud, water, sand and hills. See the n.ew model at Baty’s Garage to-day.—Advt.

Dr P. Chennell Fenwick, of the North Canterbury Hospital, has written to the Minister of Railways urging that free railway passes be provided for poor "patients who are under the necessity of proceeding from the various West Coast centres to Christchurch for radium treatment. Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has comunicated with Mr Taverner, strongly supporting Dr Fenwick’s request.

One of th 6 many features of the Austin Seven is the reliability of engine and sturdiness of whole construction. See the new model at Baty’s Gar.age.—Advt.

Experiments in controlling moss in pastures and lawns by means of solutions of different strengths have been conducted at-Lincoln College during the past few months, and it was found that 31b of sulphate of iron dissolved in two galjons of water, applied by a watering can to 100 square feet, killed the moss in 24 hours, and left the grass unharmed. The method was found to be practicable for lawns. t

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

The grand display of McElwee’s latest models in millinery has been a revelation to the ladies of Greymouth, for it is only on rare occasions that they have the opportunity, of viewing and purchasing smart millinery before it has been shown in the cities. Owing to business arrangements, McElwee’s are unable to remain in Greymouth later than Saturday next. Those -ladies who have not taken advantage of this firm’s unique offerings are advised that a new range of hats has been received and will be considerably reduced in price. Now is your- opportunity to get a chic hat at moderate pricing. The firm’s address is next to Club Hotel, Mawhera Quay.—A.

A deputation representing the Kumara sawmillers met Mr J. McNair, District Engineer of'Railways, and Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., at Kumara yesterday, and requested that better timbei’ loading facilities be provided at Kumara. It was pointed out that the present facilities were wholly inadequate to handle the amount of timber that left the station, causing loss of trade to the millers, and that it was expected that the output from Kumara would soon reach one milion superficial.feet per month. Mr McNair went over the proposed site for the siding, and promised that if the trade coming from the station warranted it, an additional siding would be provided.

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.

A local resident (says the “Wanganui Herald”) had an amusing experience when present at* the recent aerial pageant in Wellington. He arrived at the/ pageant on his motorcycle and did not remove his helmet or goggles while reviewing the events. Leaving the grounds he was accosted by a young lady with book and pencil whom he took for the übiquitous ticket seller. What was his surprise when she sweetly asked him to sign her autograph book. She would be thrilled to have one of the flyer’s signatures. The Wanganui man, adopting a Brer Rabbit policy, obliged, realising that the helmet and goggles were responsible, but within a few minutes he was besieged by other fair admirers who also wanted the “aviator’s” signature. Eventually he managed to escape from what would have been an embarrassing situation if his true identity had been discovered.

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

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. Half-price Sale of Ladies’ Woven Art Silk, Celanese, and Silk 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.

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 o£ “Dewar’s” it is mild and smooth to tne palate, a true friend to all men. You would be wise to procure a bottle of “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, Reef ton. Only th? best stocked. —Advt.

The Blackball mine resumed -full operation to-day. One section, in which about 50 men are employed, has been idle owing to an accumulation of gas, emanating from old workings. Stoppings have been put in, to prevent further leakage.

The Austin Seven can go where othei- cars cannot go Proved by test. See the new model at Baty’s Garage, Greymouth and Hokitika. —Advt.

Work at the Middleton railway marshalling yards ceased at 1 a.m. on Sunday, and the yards will not’ function again for about two months, during which time extensive alterations will be carried out. An electrically operated retarding .system is to be installed in connexion with the shunting from the “hump.” This will eliminate a great deal of the risk of accident involved in the shunters having to mount, the trucks to stop them at the bottom of the slope. In the \ meantime, the old Addington yards will bo used for shunting.

Verandah blinds, tarpaulins and all canvas goods. Prices right. P. G. Willis, Mackay Street, opposite "Ar- *• gus3.

The Thorndon branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has received twenty-one replies from branches of the society in reply to its circular resolution questioning the wisdom of supporting the Department’s policy of running long-distance Sun-' day excursion trains (says the '“New Zealand Railway Review).’’ There was a decided majority in favour of the policy. Summed, up, the argument used by the majority was that, in face of. the keen road competition, the Department is justified in using the Sunday excursions to try and repair some of the lost traffic. The reply from the Wellington branch of the Railway Officers’ Institute was in favour of the Department’s policy. The one from the branch of the Enginedrivers’, Firemen’s and Cleaners’ Association was against.

Lovers of a good wholesome neverage should try McGavin’s Oatmalt Stout. It is considered the finest brewed article in New Zealand. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., are the local agents.—

A unique means of spreading the Gospel taken recently by Leo S; Pryor, failed to meet with the approval of the Hamilton Borough Council, whose concrete wall along the Ohaupo Road was used for the purpose. Pryor painted in thick red lettering: “All have sinned. God is love. God so loved the world. Ye rpust be born ngain.” Pryor pleaded gjiilty to a charge of writing on the wall and injuring it. 1 The magistrate asked how the wall had been damaged. It was true it had been ’ but the paint, far from damaging the wall had preserved it. He saw no The borough should have a special bylaw covering this breach. It was decided to adjourn the case, on the application of the inspector to investigate if action could be taken under another by-law. >:

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

One of the worst examples of petty economy that can be cited was recently placed before the . Canterbury branch committee of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants by a member who was delegated to represent the case (says the '‘New Zealand Railway Review”). It appears thst a work train was completing >a job in the district, and the ganger advised the “banjo swingers” that they were being paid off on a certain date,' but, if they liked to proceed to anotter locality for the week following they could be re-engaged. The huts, aid equipment the men had been using for a lengthy period had been forwarded to the new destination, and the men knew that their services would be required to carry on the good work but they are first dismissed, so thai they have to pay their fare£ and make a fresh start, though they have been in the service for lengthy periods? It is alleged that the habit occurs usually before the Christmas holidays

When you say Books you mean B. Dixon’s, for that is where you get the 1 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 Bindings, and at prices to suit all. Picture Books, Reward Books, Bumper Books and Annuals for the young folk. See our window display. 2

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