LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 December 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Our Bealey correspondent telegraphed to-day:—Road open to Christchurch. Rivers and creeks normal; weather fine. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday as follows: —Nelson Creek 8 a.m., Bell Hill 10 a.m., Devotions, Ahaura 3.30 p.m.; Totara Flat 7 p.m.—Advt. The following changes in the New Zealand military forces were gazetted last night:—Colonel R. Tracy-Inglis relinquishes the appointment of Director of Medical Services’ and is transferred to the • Reserve of Officers; LieutColonel J. L. Frazerhurst, formerly Assistant-Director of Medical Services, central command, is appointed Director of Medical Services with the rank of Colonel (vice Colonel Tracey-Inglis). Lieut.-Colonel C. N. Newman has relinquished command of the First Field Brigade, New Zealand Artillery, and is transferred to the Reserve. Major W. F. Stilwell, formerly in command of the Fourth Field Battery, is appointed to comfnand the First Field Brigade; and Captain A. A. Currey is appointed to command the Fourth Field Battery.

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 reply to Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., who made representations to the Railway Department for more satisfactory cleaning facilities at the Greymouth Depot, the Minister of Railways (Mr Taverner) has writefi intimating that it has been decided to appoint two additional cleaners at Greymouth at an early, date. In reference to Mr O’Brien’s representations on the reading of new sections at Brunner, the. Prime Minister has written stating' that the matter had been investigated. The Greymouth Harbour Board at present had no power to expend money on street making at Dobson or elsewhere on that reserve, but were taking steps to have an amendment drafted to the Greymouth Harbour Board Act (1884) empowering them to contribute. This would offer a satisfactory solution of the difficulty.

Mr M. Keating, County Clerk, announced at the meeting o£ the Grey County Council yesterday that the Council’s funds were £2lOO ahead of what they were at the corresponding date last year.

The next excursion from the East to the West Coast will take place on December 14, when a special train will bring residents of Glentunnel and district to Greymouth.

That the Greymouth Borough Council was in sympathy with the anticancer campaign, and would do all it could to assist in the fight against the disease, was the opinion expressed last evening by the Mayor (Mr J. W. Greenslade) and endorsed by the Council.

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

A request by Willliam Low, of Runanga, for a license to drive an omnibus, was granted by the Greymouth Borough Council last evening, subject to the approval of the Traffic Inspector and the police. “This is the son oi die old gentleman who used to drive the, motor bus,’, explained the Town Clerk’

Price-defying quality footwear at Chalk’s: —Ladies’ Whippet 1-bar, low heels 23/6; Patent 1-bar Spanish heels 23/6, Patent Court, Spanish heels 25/-, Patent 1-bar, low heels 22/6. Be prudent. Purchase your Xmas footwear at Chalk’s Footweai’ Emporium. —Advt.

A section comprising 22.4 perches and with a frontage of 65ft to Arney Street, adjoining the Gilmer Hotel, has been offered for sale by Mr W. Nuttall to the Grey County Council. Members of the Council inspected the property yesterday and the engineer was subsequently authorised to offer a certain figure to the owner.

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

At the Christchurch Supreme Court on Wednesday, on the grounds that a deed of separation had remained in force since 1926, Ethel May Pettit proceeded for divorce from William Henry Pettit. Evidence was given that the parties were married in Greymouth in 1902 and there were three children of the marriage. A decree nisi was granted, to be made absolute aftir three months.

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

The personnel of the Commission which is to inquire into any cases of hardship which might arise as the result of the passing of the Land and Income Tax Amendmet Act last session, was announced in the Gazette last night. Mr W. G. Riddell, formerly Senior Magistrate in Wellington, is to be chairman, and the other two members will be Mr D. G. Clark and Mr A. E. FOwler, both of whom have occupied the position of Commissioner of Taxes. Mr Clark is the nominee of the Government, and Mr Fowler will represent the farming community.— Press Assn.

At the Public Service Commissioner’s examination for shorthandtypistes, held recently in Greymouth, the following students of the Commercial Department of the Technical High School were successful: —Senior (shorthand 110 words per minute, typing 40 words a minute). —In order of merit: Thelma Stewart, Alison Hambleton, Myrtle Rigg. Junior (shorthand 80 words a minute, typing 30 words a minute). —In order of merit: Mabel Stewart, Dorothy Cashmore, Furnley Smith, Mary Neubauer, Jean McLauchlan, Marj' Clark. The passing of this examination entitles to preference in Government appointments.

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.

A petition was received at the meeting Of the Grey County Council yesterday from a number of settlers of the district asking that all creeks on the Nelson Creek to Bell Hill Road be bridged. The engineer, Mr J. Higgins, said that four bridges were required, and ‘no provision had been made for them on this year’s estimates. When the new bridge at Ahaura had been completed there would be a quantity of timber from the old structure which could be utilised, but,little could be done in the meantime. All the creeks were fordable except during the height of floods. Mr Higgins suggested that the beds of the creeks might be raised at the crossings as a temporary measure, pending the time when the bridges could be erected. The matter was left in his hands.

A meeting of householders was held last evening in the Cobden Gymnasium to make arrangements for the annual district picnic. Mr J. Mead occupied the chair, and Mr J. Scorgie was appointed secretary. Mr Scorgie said there were three places—Totara Flat, Te Kinga, and Hokitika—suitable for picnic purposes; Hokitika, in the event of uncertain weather, being the best. For many years Omoto Racecourse had been the picnic grounds, but a desire had been expressed for a change, and this year Hokitika was selected, and the first available Saturday in February chosen as the date. It was decided to restrict the picinc to residents of Cobden and children attending the Cobden schools. Preliminary details were left in .the hands of the Secretary, and collectors appointed to report to a further meeting of the Picnic Committee.

, Motor hoods and trimmings at P. G. Willis’s, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus”. Prices right.—2. Writing to the Grey County Council yesterday the Valuer-General intimated that he had received letters from some of the co-operative parties on the State coal reserves at Dunollie and Rewanui complaining of over-assessment, and he sought information upon the subject. He pointed out that in assessing the value of the several coal areas due regard had to be paid to the fact that the leases did not have x the same j period to run, and that the rates in the Runanga Borough were higher than in the County. In assessing the value of coal it was not the practice to assess on the basis of profit a company was making, the basis adopted being the royalty per ton payable to the owner of the coal, the average yearly output, and the estimated number of years’ output in sight. In view of the risks attending coalmining the rate for capitalisation was usually taken as 8 per cent. The County Clerk will supply the information required.

The undoubted success of the Byrd expedition to the South Pole can only be rivalled by the great, selling success •of Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. Each da.y finds this old spirit becoming more and more popular amongst the people. Its aged mellowness has gained for it a great reputation that is now World famous. From the centres of London to the remote countries of the world the name “Dewar’s” is held in high esteem by all men who discriminate, and there is little wonder for this great popularity, as “Dewar’s” is truly the very best of good spirits. A spirit that always reflects true hospitality. Procure a bottle as a sample from Messrs Griffen and Smith, Greymouth, or any hotel. 47

Seventeen building permits, representing a total value of £3938, were issued at Greymouth during November.

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

Books issued from the Greymouth Municipal Library during November totalled 2413 Tickets issued (including membership renewals) totalled 43, and 24 new books were made available lor circulation.

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

Goods traffic from the Coast through the Otira tunnel' this week totalled 12,393 tons, an increase of 1672 tons on the previous week. For the corresponding perid last year the tonnage was 11,201.

A great demand has set in for Oatmalt Stout, brewed by McGavin and Coy., Dunedin. It is a healthy, nutritious beverage that does you .good. It is stocked by all hotels. Griffen and Smith Ltd., are the agents.—Advt.

A ' collision—the second within the last few days—occurred at about noop to-day at the Murray-Tainui streets crossing, between a butcher s delivery van and a motor-cycle. Neither the driver of the van nor the motor-cyclist was injured, but the cycle was con- ’ siderably damaged.

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

The only tender received by the Grey County Council for building a bridge at Canoe Creek, on the GreymouthWestport main highway, was from- Mr ' J. Forrest, the contractor who is erecting a bridge over tire Punakaiki River. The price was £B4O/17/5, and on the n otion of Cr J. Ryall yesterday, the tender was accepted.

If you want to be well dressed for Xmas and the holiday season, come along and we will fit you with one of our ready-to-wear Box Suits. We have a new stock of Mercery and Clothing ( at very low tempting prices;—C. Smith, Ltd., drapers.—Advt.

Mr J. Bruerton, an employee of the Greymouth Foundry, was injured yesterday at the Cobden Quarry. It is understood that he -fell while effecting repairs to one of the quarry engines, sustaining bruises and abrasions to his hip and back. He was conveyed to his home, where it was found that his injuries were not serious. . 1

Messrs O’Brien and Coulton; contractors with the Grey County Council to make one section of the Haupiri Junction to Bell Hill road were successful yesterday in securing a further contract, to complete another threequarters of a mile of the same road. The price was £590, and there was one other tender. The Engineer’s estimate was £6OO. x

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.

Hon. T. M. Wilford'met week a deputation from the Women’s Social Progress Movement, which asked him as Minister of Justice for amended legislation to prevent the consumption of liquor at cabarets and halls for dancing. Mr Wilford having read reports from four centres, now states that he considers local restrictions which can be made by City Councils should provide a satisfactory solution of thd matter.—-Press Assn.

A hint from his own experience as a barrister was dropped by Mr. Justice Blaii; during the progress of a crossexamination in the Supreme Court at Auckland. “I always think that if a thing is unexplainable it is better not to ask for an explanation of it,” he said. “If it is unexplainable, why there it is. I have learned that by bitter experience in cross-examining. Think twice~before you ask a question beginning,with the word ‘why.’ ”

Fees collected at the Greymouth I Municipal Abattoir during November I totalled £92/2/6. Stock was dealt ' with as follows: —Cows 15 (one con- [ demned), bullocks 143, sheep 398, lambs 64, pigs 16, calves 11. The Town Clerk stated at last evening’s Council meeting that the abattoir manager wished authority to collect fees and issue receipts at the abattoir, instead of payments being made at the Council’s office, as at present, in order to overcome certain difficulties met with in the past. • The auditor had no objection to the change being made. Cr J. S. Robertson asked if it wbuld reduce the office staff, but was answered in the negative by the Town Clerk, who said it was only a matter of about a dozen accounts per month. On the motion of Cr Robertson, seconded by Or F. A. Kitchingham, the necessary authority was given to the abattoir manager.