LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 June 1930, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Stratford Hospital Board lias ■decided to raise its charge for treatment from 7s Io 10s per day.—Press Assn. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next, June 22, at Otira at 9.30 a.m — Advt. The claim by Lillias Harcourt against William Gordon McKay, for £5OO damages for alleged breach of promise, set down for hearing at the Supreme Court, Greymouth, this week, has been settled out of Court.

The contractor, Mr C. O’Donnell, has made a start on the construction of a bridge across Dry Creek, at a point just above the Poerua Station. Tenders close on Friday for the construction of the other three bridges in that area to span Deep, Rough and Tumble and Camp creeks.

Mia|s ‘Billy” Kilpatrick, late of Inksters, has commenced business, to be known as The Bargainette, Tainui Street, opposite Tate’s,

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association affirmed the principle of payment for cheese on quality, according to grading points. Mr Engleton reported that a proportion of the finest grade had now receded to 24 per cent, (stated a Press Association message from Palmerston North).

Every city has a “nick-nack” shop. Now Greymouth has fallen into line, and The Bargainette is at your service.

By a coincidence, there was landed at the Wellington wharves, yesterday, the anniversary of the big earthquake, a Galitzin seismograph, ordered as the outcome of last year’s shocks, for the recording of New Zealand tremors. It will form part of the equipment of the new Kelburn Observatory, now under construction. —Press Assn.

Advice has been received that the authority to commence Dorothy Falls road by the Public Works Department is now to hand, and arrangements are being made to employ about 40 men, accommodation for whom will be provided in specially built hutments on the line of the road (says the “Guardian”). Only those who have registered as unemployed through the Labour Bureau at Hokitika Post Office are eligible, and so far only about ten names are on the register as unemployed.

Thrift! Here’s your opportunity for economy. Take advantage of The Bargainette’s offerings. •

There were twelve fewer cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week. The Canterbury total last week was 10, week 32. Last week’s cases were: Scarlet fever 5 (12 previous week); diphtheria 1; tuberculosis 2 (7 previous week); erysipelas 1; hydatids 1. There were two deaths repented, one each from pneumonic influenza and tuberculosis. From the West Coast district one case of scarlet fever and three cases of diphtheria were reported. One death from tuberculosis occurred in the same district.

Fit Ripaults. The best battery we ever had —selling itself on performance at Baty’s Garage.— Advt

The mutilation of books and magazines in the reading- rooms at the Greymouth Library, is causing the librarians concern. Yesterday a new magazine containing reproductions of some of this year’s Royal Academy pictures was placed on the tables, and this morning was discovered shorn of several of the pictures. Recently three magazines were entirely removed from the library. A notice displayed prominently on the walls of each reading room states that a reward of £5 will be offered to any person giving information against those found mutilating papers or books, and it would bo in the public interest not to hesitate to report any detected in such offences.

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 2/11J. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. *

The usual fortnightly meeting of Brighter Greymouth Lodge, 1.0.0. F., N.Z., was held on Monday evening when there was a fair- attendance. Routine business was conducted expeditiously and the male Lodge joined the Rebekahs in a social hour. A feature of the evening was a playette staged by the Ladies’ Lodge, which had for its theme the introduction into the home of two conservative spinsters, of a “Mechanical Jane” to solve the domestic servant problem. Service was performed apace—and satisfactorily—by the “Robot.” until an inexperienced mechanic was entrusted to turn the crank. Much humour was adduced. The principal parts were very capably carried out by Mesdames Black, Hopgood and Miss M. Ferguson. Vocal items were rendered by Mesdames Cogswell and Wright, a pleasant evening concluding with refreshments.

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.

A meeting of ladies interested in assisting Miss Millie Mathieson of Preston Road, who has been an inmate of the Grey Hospital for the past five years, was held yesterday at the Town Hall. Owing to an accident, Miss Mathieson had to have a leg amputated, and endeavours will bo made by a committee formed at the meeting, to raise funds to procure an artificial limb for the lady. The Mayor (Mr. J. W. Greenslade) presided, and after explaining the objects of the meeting, the following committee was elected: Mesdames O’Brien (convener). Leahy (secretary), Mclntosh, Brown, Kay, Addison, McGuire, Collins, Steele, Alderton and Smith. Mr. Greenslade was appointed Treasurer and opened the fund by donating £l/1/-. Further donations from the public will be welcomed. It was decided to hold a benefit entertainment at an early date.

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

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

The design of Gummer and Ford, Auckland, has been approved for the National War Memorial, Art Gallery, and Museum, which it is proposed to erect on the Mount Cook site, Wellington. —Press Assn.

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

That all main line railway locomotives should be fitted with electric headlights, in the interests of safety, is a suggestion to be submitted to t North Island Motor Union by the Vanganui Automobile Association. It y as explained that the electric headlight gave a long, bright beam which wou d light up crossings from a considerable distance.

Hurrah! The cost of living is down and The Bargainette can take the credit.

The four vessels —Kanna, Kaimai, Kahika and Poolta—which have been bar-bound since June 7, were schedul ed to sail to-day, but it was doubtful f the. state of. the bar would allow thendeparture, high seas still prevailing. There was 15ft 9in of water on the bar this morning, this representing a decrease of six inches on yesterday s depth.

Sensational! Call at The ®argainette and see how the cost of living has been reduced.

A device which it is claimed will prevent an aeroplane from stalling •has recently been perfected by a young Auckland inventor, C. Hughes, of Parnell. The-actual nature of the attachment which can be adapted to JCuit any type of aeroplane, is still a tflosely guarded secret, as the inventor has not yet completed the negotiations for pktent rights in certain countries.—“ Star” Special Service.

“Every dog has his day,” it is said, but six dogs of this town’s numerous collection of wandering canines, will not wish for to-day’s happenings to occur again. One is beyond wishing, for after a tangled barking mass of five struggling road - wanderers wriggled their way from beneath one of Kennedy Bros.’s motor buses oppo-' site the Opera House this morning at a few minutes before eight o’clock, the sixth and largest, a big collie, lay dead. It is remarkable that not one of the six escaped injury, four having the wheels pass over them, and it is even more remarkable that only the one dog succumbed to his injuries, the others skeltering away, to all appearances still sound in limbs and body, although suffering greatly from shock.

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

A successful ascent of Mt. Alexander was made on Sunday last, by a party of climbers consisting of Mr. A. Snowden (Otira), Mr. H. Alinfeldt (Otira), Mr. Bird (Otira) and Mr. J. Davis (Christchurch). The start was made from Qtira at four o’clock on Sunday morning, and the top peak was reached at 12.30 p.m. On the ascent and the descent the going was exceptionally bad owing to iced glazed rocks and every precaution had to be taken. There was some very good rock climbing for about 4000 feet, and the situation was rather difficult at tiipes on account of perpendicular rock faces that had to be negotiated. However, the alpine rope was brought into use and the difficulties were overcome. A grand view was obtained from the top peak, of all the major peaks of the Southern Alps, The height of Mt. Alexander is about 7,500 feet.

For easy start and good sparking, fit Ripault’s Batteries from Thos. B. Baty’s, Ltd. —Advt.

Ripaults Batteries, British and best, fitted while you wait at Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

“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.

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. *

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 “To Ope Tuatahi” (Marching Song); “Pokarekare” and “Te Taniwha” (Maori Love Ditties); “Po Atarau” (A Song of Farewe”) 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); “Arolia Pumai” (I Lovo You Truly) and “E Moe Te Ra” (Shadows of Evening); “Ako Ako O Te Rangi (Whisper of Heaven) and “The Maori Flute.” Price 4/- each. Call and hear these wonderful records. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.