LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 December 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next, December 8, at Rotomanu, at 9 a.m., and at Ruru 11 a.m.. —Advt. Applications have been made for £41,000 of the £llB,OOO loan being raised by the Grey Power Board for the development of hydro-electricity from the Arnold River.

Camping tents can be procured from P. G. Willis, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus”. Prices right.—l. The two-year-old son of K. J. Biddick, of Tuakau, died in the hospital from scalding, caused by falling into a bath of boiling water, before the mother had time to add cold water (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent). The Austin Seven can conquer in conditions of mud, water, sand and hills. See the new model at Baty s Garage to-day.—-Advt.

The reporters at the press table in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth on a recent afternoon were modestly pleased to hear Mr Justice MacGregoi remark during the hearing of a case, “Everything is in the papers these days; everything that happens - But it was too good to be true.. His Honor concluded (almost as an afterthought, however),. “Everything that happens —and some things that don’t. ’

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

Two members of the Canterbury Edu cation Board, Messrs. Banks and Armstrong, accompanied by Messrs. W. G. Scott and H. Herring (Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Gr ®Y Main School Committee), and Mr. G. Bignell (Education Department foreman at Greymouth) to-day inspected the Grey Main School, in respect to the over-crowding of the classrooms, and the need for further accommodation.

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

An accident occurred about 1.30 this afternoon, at the Murray-Tainui Streets crossing, when one of Rugg’s motor lorries, driven by a man named Sweetman, collided with a car driven by Mr. F. G. Cooper, of Murray Street. The latter was driving his vehicle into Tainui Street, while Sweetman, going from the town, was watching an approaching ’bus. Both were travelling slowly, and the only damage sustained was to the front axle and mudguards of Mr. Cooper’s car.

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.

The building boom in Gisborne this year is having a marked, effect upon district sawmillers, one of whom states that he is now busier than he has been for some years. At this time last .year, he says, his mill was idle; he had had to dispense with the services of his men as there were so few orders coming to hand. The busy period for him commenced last April, since when his mill has been kept going at full pressure' while at present he has so many orders that he has difficulty in keeping pace with them. 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 Bindings, and at prices to suit all. Picture Books, Reward Books, Bumper Books and Annuals for the young folk. See our window display. 2

Daylight saving in summer time in England, as in New Zealand, though now it seems part of the natural order of things, is a comparatively new idea. But if one goes farther afield it has quite a respectable history. The Japanese were the real pioneers of “day light saving.” They used to divide each day into twelve hours, and so., arranged matters that the sun alwhys rose at 6 in the morning and set at , 6 at night. - This means that the hours of daylight were long throughout the summer, and those of night were short, and was perhaps the most perfect daylight saving method ever invented. In winter, of course, the reverse held good —the daylight hours were short and the night ones long.

Gift Goods at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Brush and Comb Sets 5/6 to 50/, Manicure Sets from 1/3 to 32/6, Collar Boxes from 2/- to 20/-, Pin Cushions from 9d to 10/6. Gent’s Wallets from 2/6 to 25/-, Ladies’ Purses from 1/- to 7/6, Tobacco Pouches from 2/- to 16/-. Writing Folios from 2/- to 70/-, Music Cases from 7/6 to 18/6, Fountain Pens from 1/6 to 57/6, Propelling Pencils from 1/- to 30/-, Pen and pencil sets from 2/6 to 25/-. 3

Mrs S. C. Baird, who died recently, aged 93, came from Scotland to Australia with her parents in 1839 and thence to Wellington, but eighteen months in the latter place satisfied her father, Mi - William Goodfellow, and he came up to Auckland (telegraphed ouicorrespondent). where at the first land sale he bought what is now the Bank of Australia corner for £250 and established a bakery. It remained in possession of the family until seven or eight years ago, when it was sold to the Bank for £120,000. Mrs Baird used to walk across a plank footbridge that spanned a creek, which was Queen Street, on her way to school, in the forties. Mr Wililam Goodfellow, of the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Association, is her nephew.

Headquarters for Xmas Novelties. Presents and Toys,' Greymouth’s largest variety at “we sell for less” prices. Make your selection now; a small deposit will secure any article. Pay a visit early.—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

New Season’s Wearing Apparel fashions very latest in Millinery, Jumper Suits, Costumes, Dresses’ Coats, Underclothing, Bathing Wear’ Hosiery, Gloves, Handbags, etc. etc’ “We sell for less.”—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton —Advt.

A Christmas Gift which would be appreciated by all: An His Master’s Voice Gramophone, the latest table models at £l2/10/ and £l7. Upright Cabinet Model at £26. Also a Portable in Black at £9 or in colours at £lO. Easy terms arranged. Free catalogues posted to any address.— Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—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 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 of “Dewar’s,” as its distinctive palatable flavour will meet With the greatest approval at all timis. Every bottle is now fitted wtn 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 thj best stocked.--—Advt. An Auckland Fur Club to foster the rabbit industry was formed at a wellattended meeting last' week. The opinion was expressed that the scientific services of the Government should be extended to the industry, as was done in other countries. An interesting exhibit was a Danish spinning wheel for Angora wool, recently exported from England. \

Verandah blinds, tarpaulins and all canvas goods. Prices right.. P. G. Willis, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus.”—3.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during the week ended at noon on Monday totalled 33. Canterbury: Scarlet fevpr, 5; diphtheria, 4; tuberculosis, 4; pneumonia, 14; puerperal sepsis, i; ophthalmia neonatorum, 2; hydatids, ,1. West Coast: Tuberculosis, !; puerperal sepsis 1. There were two deaths in the Canterbury district —one from. pneumonia, and one from pneumonic influenza.

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

A motor lorry which, with its load, weighs over ten tons, must, according to regulation, have six wheels. In the Magistrate’s Court at Christchurch on Monday, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., Nieman Bros, were fined £2, with costs, for having a weight of 12 tons llcwt on four wheels, and £3 and costs for having an unlicensed lorry. Mr H. Macintosh, Chief Traffic Inspector, said that the over-weight charge was the first of its kind in. New Zealand.

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.

Although November 26 was fixed as the date for the lodging of objections against land tax assessments, the Department is prepared to grant reasonable exemption if exceptional circumstances are disclosed and prove satisfactory. This statement was made by the Commissioner of Taxes in reply to an enquiry. No information could be obtained as to the number of objections lodged. It iis understood that this week’s Gazette will contain the personnel of the Commission which is to be appointed by the Government to deal with land tax appeals.

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.

A good word was said for “ the waster” by Mr d’A E. L. Grut, of Waimate, before the Rehabilitation Commission at Christchurch. “This man,” he said, “gets little sympathy, and often less help, and yet in many cases he is nothing but a partially disabled man in another sense. Is it any wonder that, of the thousands who left New Zealand, receiving their years of training to. officially kill, and unofficial sanction to thieve when necessity dictated, living in the squalor and degrading condition of the front line trench, there should be some who fail to readjust their' mentality to the requirements df civilisation? Many of these ‘wasters’ would yet make good soldiers were war again declared, but no effort had been put forward to train them again to be good citizens. The handing over of cash is in many cases the worst that can be done to meet their cases. Community settlements for partially disabled men seems to be the one and only solution.”

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. 1

Welcome to Kilgour’s Warehouse, which is packed with Xmas Gifts for young and old; Xmas Gift Stationery 1/- to 30/; Manicure Sets 7/6, 10/6« 112/6 to 65/; Ladies’ and Gent’s Dressing Cases, 12/6, 17/6, 25/- to 130/; latest design in Ladies’ Handbags, 7/6, 12/6, 17/6, 22/6, etc; Gent’s Shaving Sets, 7/6, 12/6, 17/6 to 50/; Workboxes 1/-, 1/6, 2/6 to 7/6; Work Baskets, 10/6, 12/6 to 30/-; Onoto Fountain Pens 21/-, Waterman Fountain Pens, 25/- to 35/-; Swan Fountain Pens, 25/- to 35/-; Conway Stewart Fountain Pens, 7/6, 12/6- to 25/-; Ladies’ Travelling Cases, 15/- to 25/-;' Photo Frames, 1/- to 12/6; Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, 2/6 to 17/6; Bronze Vases 7/6 to 30/-; large range of Attache Cases, and Suit Cases at lowest prices.—A. E. Kilgour’s Warehouse for all Xmas Presents and Prizes.—Advt.