LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 May 1930, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

It was decided last evening to hold the annual meeting of the Greymouth ,1 arbour Board on June 10.

A start was made this afternoon in clearing away portion of the debris a.t the rear of the section on which the Royal Hotel previously stood, and a temporary public bar will be erected immediately. The two chimneys ami the brick wall at the rear will also he demolished. Nothing further in the way of improving the site will be done meantime.

That he is 63 and has a daughter of 43, and a son of two years, is the boast of Mr J. A. Braddock, who arrived at Auckland yesterday from England, via Sydney, with his second wife and three sons. The daughter is married, living in New Jersey. Mr Braddock has already two sons settled in Auckland.—“ Star” Special Service.

Brighten your car and have more comfort. Old upholstery made like new at Baty’s Garage.—2.

Representing the British and Foreign Bible Society (New Zealand branch), the Rev. D. Calder, general secretary, has made arrangements for a copy of the Bible to be placed in each bedroom at the principal Greymouth hotels, and also at Hokitika and in South Westland.

The threatened destruction of one of the district’s beauty spots was referred to by Mr. J. W. Greenslade, at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Harbour' Board, when he stated that timber was being cut on the side of the old Brunner Road leading to Taylorville. If the bush were removed the scenic attraction would be destroyed, and some effort should be made to preserve it. The Chairman (Mr. P. J. McLean) suggested that the matter should be brought to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mass will be celebrated as follows: On Sunday next, May 11, at Kotuku, 8 a.m., and Kokiri, 10 a.m.; on Sunda-'- May 18, at Rotomanu 9 a.m. and Ruru 11 a.m.—Advt.

The annual ballot for the official positions in the New Zealand Workers’ Union for 1930-31, has been completed, and the following have been declared elected by the returning officer, Mr A. Parlane. National President: C. E. Baldwin (Christchurch): National Vice Presidents, J. Townsend (Wanganui) and J. Whyte (Wellington) ; General Secretary, Arthur Cook (Wellington). District delegates were also elected, w’ith the exception of Gisborne and East Coast districts, which have yet to be chosen. —Press Assn.

West Coast drapers are finding it difficult to cope with the demand for evening frocks required foi' the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on the 23rd inst. —Advt.

At the Kumara Magistrate’s Court this morning, the Inspector of Weights and Measures (Mr F. G. Davies) proceeded against Fahey Bros,, for failing to provide a properly stamped weighing machine as required by the regulations. ? The Inspector stated that he had paid a visit to defendants last December and had warned them that their scales must be repaired, and made to comply with the law. He again visited them in March' last and found that they had substituted lead for the proportional weights, and in view of their not having taken notice of his warning he had instituted proceedings. The Magistrate, Mr W. Meldrum, imposed a fine of £2, with 10/- costs on defendants.

Those satisfied buyers who purchased carpets, etc., at my auction sale in G. W. Moss and Co.’s rooms in March, 1928, are asked to kindly tell their friends of the wonderful values obtained and that a further consignment of about 100 Axminster, Wilton’s, etc., etc., will be on view prior to the auction sale advertised for to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 p.m.. Messrs Page and Son., Ltd., Nelson, for whom I then sold, have secured another shipment and entrusted me with the auction sale.—J. D. Lynch, auctioneer, — Advt. i

Ideas are still coming forward with the object of improving the depth of water on the Grey bar by the removal of the shoal. At last evening’s meeting of the Harbour Board, the Engineer (Mr T. A. Johnston) pre sented for inspection a sketch submitted by Mr John Eadie. The cost would be prohibitive so . far as the Board was concerned, said Mr Johnston, but it was quite a sound idea, and Mr Eadie was to be congratulated. Mi’ D. Tennent: “No doubt about that.” The idea involved the erection of a large cantilever arm on each of the tipheads, extending over the bar. Depending from the moveable arm would be hydraulic suction apparatus, to be worked on the bar. This idea would obviate the use of the tug, and the rough conditions on the bar, so far as navigation were concerned, would thus be overcome. After paying tribute to the sound nature of the suggestion, the Engineer again referred to the cost, and said he thought the Board had better put its money into permanent harbour improvements.

Our prices are right for renovating fhe hood or upholstery on your car at Baty’s Garage.— 4.

Winter is approaching! The best of Oil Canvas Coats is the Le Roy; carries a guarantee. Stocked by P. G. Willis, car upholsterer, Mackay Street. —Advt.

Paper Goods you may need. Crepe Papers 6d, 8d and 9d a roll, Fancy Crepe Papers 1/- a roll. Paper Bon Sons 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/6 to 5/6 a dozen. Paper Caps 2/- to 3/6 a dozen. Paper Decorations 3d, 6d, 9d, 1/- each. Confetti 3d a bag. Cake Frills 4d, 6d, Sei and 9d each. Paper Streamers 6d a bundle. Paper Serviettes 9d and 1/a packet, at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

Carpets at Bargain Prices. Warehouse stock bought at a big discount. High grade Axminster Hearth Rugs, size 32 x 72 32/6, Hall and Sofa Rugs, velvet pile, 45 x 72, 32/6, 54 x 72 39/6, Heavy Axminster Hall and Vestibule Rugs 54 xB4 67/6. “We sell for less.” —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton and Westport.—Advt

New Books and Reprints: "The Ship of Truth” by L. Cooper 6/-; "Fighting Caravan” by Z. Grey 6/-; “Johnny Reb” by M. C. Oemler 6/-; “Full Moon” by J. Marston 6/-; “Frozen Slippers” by C. Williamson 6/-; “Shepherds in Sackcloth” by S. Kaye-Smith 6/-; “The Dust of Life” by J. Hocking 3/6; “The Spirit of Truth” by J. Hocking 3/6; “Powder and Patch” by G. Heyer 3/6; “The Masqueraders” by G. Heyer 3/6; “The Splendid Crime” by Goodchild 3/6; “Beating Wings” by Chalmers 3/6; “Castles in the Air” by B. Orczy 3/6; “McClusky of the Legion” by A. G. Hales 2/6; “The Worst Man’ in the World” by S. Horler 2/6; “Cloudv in the West” by W. P. White 2/6: I “Colorado” by Raine 2/6; “Eager! Dove” by M. Christie 2/6; "Pleasant! Jim” by M. Brand 2/6; at B. Dixon’s, > Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt,

The signature of the Naval Treaty constitutes a great forward step In the direction of international peace, and it also constitutes a triumph for British diplomacy, the Imperial spirit still being well defined. Equally prominent throughout the world is that great international spirit—Dewar’s Imperial.—Griffen and Smith are the West Coast agents.—Advt.

It is understood that a number of extra men will be engaged shortly on the Mitchells-Inchbonnie road. With many good men being knocked off work at the sawmills, this decision of the County Council should provide some of them with a good opportunity to escape unemployment.

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

Although not officially announced, indications are that the Daylight Limited between Auckland and Wellington, which so far has run in the summer months only, will be kept on. The Department is giving it a thorough trial, and in the new time-table it still appears, with no reference to cessation. —Press Assn.

The most popular melody of to-day “Tip-toeing through the tulips” will be as nothing compared to “Tip-toeing to Blackball” on the 23rd inst. —Advt.

Notifications of infectious,and?.other notifiable diseases in the Canterbury and West Coast health district for the week ended at noon on Monday, numbered eighteen, as compared with twenty-six the previous week. There were decreases in the - scarlet fever and tuberculosis • notifications, but those of pneumonia and hydatids showed an increase. Three deaths were reported in the Canterbury district —two from tuberculosis and one from eclampsia.

Expert service for renovating the hood or upholstery on your car at Baty’s Garage.—3.

The operation of awards, according to the strict letter of the law was a source of harm to the employees themselves, a New Plymouth shopkeeper told a “News” reporter. He had in. his employment a girl to help serve in the shop. A short time ago he was informed that since the girl served ice-creams occasionally she was a waitress and must be paid a considerably higher wage. He was unable to afford this and had to dismiss the girl, who would have been perfectly willing to stay on at a lower wage. It meant another girl out of employment. Recently a fellow storekeeper had advertised for a girl and received thirty-five replies.

Don’t wait until the weather breaks. Let our expert fit on a new hood now! —Baty’s Garage.—l >

To-day’s Specials! Good quality Nursery White' Flannelette 27in wide at 9/11 per doz.- yards. Cream Dominion Flannels at 2/3, 2/11 per yard. Cream Clydella 31in. wide, at 2/11 per yard, at C. Smith, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Superior Ladies’ Silk Hose, in all the leading shades, usually 12/11. Special price 8/11 per pair, at C. Smith, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth.— Advt. .

if there is. one drink nicer than “Paeroa Mineral Water” or “Paeroa Mineral and Lemons,” then it could only be two of them. Ask for it! Your health demands it! Stocked by all leading hotels.—Advt.

Special selection Ladies’ Woollen Jumper Suits, latest colours and. styles. Bargain Prices 39/6, 49/6, 59/6 • —“We sell for less.”—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton and Westport.—Advt.

Motorists! Have your hoods renewed or repaired by a Specialist. I have done hundreds on the Coast, and all satisfied. P. G. Willis, car upholsterer, Mackay Street. —Advt. '

New lines in Autograph Albums 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 to 6/- each. Photograph Albums all sizes 1/- to 10/6 each. Stamp Albums 1/-, 2/-, 3/6 to 12/6 each, Cigarette Card Albums 1/- to 2/etich. Scrap Albums 1/-, 1/6, 2/- to 3/6 each, at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street —Advt.

Maori Records sung by Ana Hato and Deane Waretini; “Te Arawa” and “Hoki Hoki”; “Pokarekare” and “E Pari Ra”; “Waiata Poi” and “Akoako o te Rangi”; “Honey” and “Think of me thinking of You”; “Home, Little Maori, Home” and ■■ “Hine e Hine” (Maori Slumber Sofig); “Po Atarau” and “May I not Love”. Price 4/- each. Call and hear them at A. E. Kilgour’s Piano, Gramophone and Music Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. ;

The latest popular and theme songs:—“Charming” Foxtrot and "Shepherd’s Serenade” Waltz, from “Devil May Care”; ‘The Return of the Gay Caballero”, and "The Tale of the Ticker” sung by Frank Crumit; “March of the Grenadiers” and “Dream Lover” from “Tthe Love Parade’ sung by Jeanette McDonald with the Revellers; “My Love Parade” and “Nobody’s Using It Now,” sung by Maurice Chevalier; “Kentucky Babe” and “Little Cotton Dolly,” sung by the Revellers. Price 4/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

New Zonophone Records for May: — "S’posing” and “Sleepy Valley,” sung by Mildred Hunt; “You want lovin’ ” and “Through,” sung by Maurice Elwin; "Four Little Farms” and “To Die Dreaming,’ played by (the International Novelty Orchestra; “Welcome Home” and “If I had My Way” Foxtrots. by the Rhythmic Eight; “Get up nice and early in the Morning” and “Don’t be so unkind, Baby,” sung by Clarkson Rose; “Old Time Religion,” ; by the Pace Jubilee Singers and “Just Plain Folk,” by Norman Blair; 3/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. .