LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 June 1930, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The amount of goods railed through the Otira Tunnel last, week totalled 12,797 tons, compared with 11,195 textile corresponding week last year and 12,866 tons in 1928.

Our Bealey correspondent telegraphed to-day:—River and creek low, roads in good order, weather fine, light fall of snow on hilltops during mght.

A Rotorua telegram stated that a child of four years, Austin Walker, fell into a hot pool in a street near the school. Ho was taken to the hospital in a serious condition, but is improving.

“Egidio Bearzatti,” spelt out Mr P. J. O’Regan, after ho called plaintiff in a civil a-ction at the Supreme Court, Greymouth, to-day. “ Ho is an Italian,” added Mr O’Regan. “I am surprised!” said Mr C. S. Thomas. (Laughter).

An order appears in the current issue of the New Zealand Gazette authorising th© Hokitika Fire Board to raise a loan of £250 by way of hank overdraft for th© purpose of purchasing a “Buick” fire-tender, with pump and-hose, from the Napier Fire Board.

A Dunedin telegram stated that the first seeker for Test football seats camped outside the booking office at 7.30 last evening. Ho was a bank clerk. By midnight, the queue numbered a hundred. By 12.30 p.m. to-day all the seats available, about 3500, were booked. The Britishers had walking exercise, followed by practice at. Carisbrook. The team will probably be announced to-morrow.

To lose over £2O is bad luck, but to find it again seems too good to be true. It happened a few days ago. When he reached Greymouth a man found that his wallet containing the money was missing, and a search of the route he had followed failed to find it. The amount was regarded as a total loss until some days later, when the wallet was found, intact, in his own garden. It had dropped from his pocket before he left home for town.

Fit Ripaults. The best battery we ©ver had—selling itself on perform ance at Baty’s Garage.—Advt '

The report of the recent conference between th© West Coast District Council of Miners’ representatives and the Coal Owners was discussed at a meeting of the Council yesterday in Greymouth. It was reported that the Coal Owners’ Association representatives had conceded the wishes of the miners regarding th© terms of a new agreement, including a term of two years and the weekly computation of the minimum wage. It was resolved to refer th© report to each of the constituent Unior/3 for ratificaltion over the next week-end.

Wintertime is Reading Time. Get cheap reading by joining the Westland Book Club. The library includes th© latest Novels, Books of Travel and Theological Works. Send in for lists and terms to B. Dixon Ltd. Country clients specially catered for. *

One change in the personnel of the Dairy Produce Board was made by the election which took place yesterday to fill the vacancies caused by the statutory retirement of producers’ representatives. In Ward 3 (Waikato and Bay of Plenty) the retiring members A. Ferguson, Motumaoho, Morrinsville was defeated by C. L. Luke, Tepuke. For' Ward 4 (Taranaki), J. Hine, acting chairman was re-elected unopposed. For Ward 7 (North Canterbury, Westland, Nelson, Marlborough) retiring member H. T. Chapman, Little River, was re-elected by a comfortable majority.—Press Assn.

Music and Records from the Motion Picture “No No Nanette”:—“Gems from No No Nanette” and Rose Marie” by the Light Opera Company. Price 6/-. Sheet Music “No No Nanette,” “I Want to be Happy,” “Tea for Two.” Price 2/6 per copy. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

The following nominations have been received by the Returning Officer, Mr. E. T. Norrie, for the vacancy on the New Zealand University Senate, caused by the election of Professor MacMillan Brown as Chancellor: Mr. W. D. Campbell M.A., L.L.8., (Timaru); Mr. F. A. De La. Mare 8.A., L.L.8., (Hamilton); Mr. W. G. Hunter L.L.B. (Christchurch); Mr. A. R. Turner M.A., L.L.B. (Auckland). The Academic Board has elected Professors Segar and Worley to represent it on the University Entrance Board. The principals of secondary schools have nominated Messrs F. W. Renner (Wellington) and W. T. Forester (Napier). The secondary schools assistants’ representative is Mr. G. W. Morrice (Masterton) The elections are still proceeding of a third member representing the principals of technical high schools and two representatives of principals of registered private and endowed schools. —Press Assn.

Put your thinking cap on. Now, where can you buy elsewhere at these low prices. “We sell for less.” Cream Fleecy Bloomers, small women’s to O.S. 1/6, Damask Tablecloths, fast colour borders 36 x 36 1/8, 45 x 45 2/6. Ladies’ Wool Repp. Frocks 19/6 and 29/6. Ladies’ Italian Cloth Overalls and Tie-at-side Aprons 2/111. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.

“You boys, in the midst of your everyday life, do not perhaps always realise how much your mother loves you. You have your work, your friends, and your pastimes, but do you often think of your mother and of all that she has done for you?” said Mrs T. E. Taylor, speaking at the annual “Mother and Son Banquet,” at tlio Christchurch Y.M.C.A.. “In your daily routine you are continually going "in and out of the house,” she continued. “You expect your meals to be ready, your bedroom to be looked after—hundreds of other things—but how often do you pause to think of the care and detail that mother has to exercise. I ask you now to pause and think; mother does not mind doing all these things, but she likes to know that she is appreciated, ft is not at all unbecoming for a boy, or even for a young man, 1q clear the table and help wash up the crockery.”

“Mendall,” the latest for mending torn or worn silks, woollens, leathers, umbrellas, fur skins, macintoshes, gloves, etc., etc. Makes a strong invisible job, simply applied, price only 1/- a packet from B. Dixon Ltd. *

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.

The Wellington City Council has decided to raise an unemployment relief loan totalling £45,000. The ActingMayor mentioned that the Council had been able to secure very much better conditions than hitherto in respect to the Government’s subsidy. Press Assn.

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

The prompt action of two men wording on the railway near the Buller bridge saved the life of a small boy. A lad named Thomas was riding a cycle over the bridge with a brother aged four on the bar, when the bicycle bumped the side, throwing the lad into the river below. The boys screams were heard, by Messrs W. Borlase and W. Knight, who immediately plunged into the icy river and rescued the child.

A thorough cleaning, which resulted in some two cwt. of moss, dirt and grit being scraped away, has placed the dome of the Greymouth Post Office tower' in keeping with the other newlyconstructed and recently renovated portions of the building. According to the two men engaged on the contract of cleaning the post office tower, sandflies abound there on a fine afternoon in numbers “sufficient to eat a person.” 1

An unusual incident occurred at the Supreme Court, Greymputh, to-day. The jury was being empanelled prior to the hearing of a civil case, and counsel had challenged several prospective jurors. Another name was , called, and the word “Challenge!” rang out, whereupon the juror returned to his seat., Both counsel looked surprised, however, and Mr C. S. Thomas explained that the challenge had come from someone in th© body of the Court. The practical joker was not located.

Baty’s for best service and Ripaults Batteries -Baty’s Garage for service. —Advt.

Medical terms flew thick and fast from the lips of two witnesses who gave expert evidenc© at the Supreme Court, Greymouth, to-day, but it is safe to say that they were the only two persons in Court who fully understood what was meant. Several words were spelt out for the benefit of the Judge’s associate, and others were ex- i plained by the use of terms known to laymen. “That gets me!” admitted Mr C. S. Thomas, after one “jawbreaker” was used. When the laughter subsided, the witness explained that the calf muscle was meant.

For a lady to be well dressed she must be careful to choose the best makes in Hosiery. This question has been studied very carefully by our firm in selecting the following makes: True Form, Beldings’ Corticelli, Perfection, Kayser, and Bonds, now showing at C. Smith Ltd., drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following letter from the Hon. W. B. Taverner', Minister of Public Works: —“In continuation of my predecessor’s interim reply of the 15th ultimo to your letter of the 13th idem, wherein you urged that the amount provided for the erection of the bridge to give access to th© property of Mr Thomas Dudley, of Moonlight, be increased, I have to advise that enquiries have been made, and it is found that the bridge referred to is the one known to my Department as Big River Bridge, for which a subsidj’ of £l7O, £2 for £l, was included on last year’s Estimates. The Grey County Council recently submitted satisfactory proposals for the work at an estimated cost of £455, and after carefully considering the matter I am of the opinion that the Government would bo justified in providing a £2 for £1 subsidy on the total cost. I have pleasure, therefore, in informing you that I am now approving authorisation of £3OO, £2 for £l, and an authority for this sum, to permit th© work being put in hand, is being issued direct to the local body.” Did you have your Paeroa Mineral and Lemon to-day? Try it with your whisky and gin, or, if you are teetotal, drink it plain. Made from pure Mineral Water and bottled at Paeroa with the juice of North Auckland lemons. Your health demands it! Stocked by all hotels, everywhere and anywhere. e

You can’t do better than secure a full-size White Double Bed All Wool pair of Blankets at 31/6. We are offering a full size Eiderdown Quilt in nice choice patterns at 27/6. Keep warm for the rest of winter and purchase one from C. Smith Ltd., Greymouth. —Advt

Maori Music: Actually recorded at Rotorua by the Rotorua Maori Choir, with soloists and quartettes: “Karu Karu”(A Fishing Chanty) and “Te Ope Tuatahi” (Marching Song); “Pokarekare” and “Te Taniwha” . (Maori Love Ditties); “Po Atarau” (A Song of Farewell) and “He Moke Moke” (My Lover is far away); “Matangi” (I grieve for you) and “E Hotu Nei” (I long for you); “Au E Ihu” (Jesu, Lover of My Soul), and “Karaunatia” (Crown Him); “Take Turanga Ake” (Maori Chant) and “Reti Mai” (Maori Love Song); “Aroha Pumai” (I Love You Truly) 1

and “E Moe Te Ra” (Shadow’s of Evening); “Ako Ako O Te Rangi (Whisper of Heaven) and “The Maori Flute.” Price 4/- each. Call and hear these wmnderful records. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.