LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 July 1930, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The grocery store of Mr J. Richardson, at Stillwater, was broken and entered on Monday night, but only about 2/- worth of goods ar© reported missing.

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next, July 27, at Otira at 9.30 a.m. — Advt.

An unusual feature of.the winter at Wellington this year is the prevalence of stiff frosts, -which are the exception rather than the rule in Wellington. The winter is mild so far, but it is many a year since so many frosts were recorded. Last night was one of the heaviest, the thermometer being eight to ten degrees below x freezing point.—Press Assn.

Although Senior-Sergeant George Bonisch, of Wellington, has been duly reinstated, the Minister holding that the penalty of dismissal was too severe a one for the breaches of the regulations committed, some punishment had to be imposed. This, it is understood, will take the form of the loss of a certain amount of seniority. His actual rank, however, will , not be affected by this penalty.

To-day’s Special Sale Bargains. All Millinery at half price at C. Smith’s, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

The “bobby” calf season in Auckland province is now under way, and although the peak will not be reached until next month, the freezing works are handling calves in fairly large numbers. From present, indications traffic in “bobby” calves is expected to be at least as great as that of last season, but the fact that prices for skins are lower than they have been for a number of years is affecting values to the extent of from 1/to 1/6 a calf. *

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

The appeal made by the Arthur’s Pass National Park Board to local bodies for contributions towards its funds has resulted- to date in about £250 being voted. The Christchurch City Council has undertaken to subsidise these grants, pound for pound, up to £5OO. It is anticipated that the Government also will subsidise the total amount, though it is not thought likely that the whole of the Government subsidy will be received this year. The Board intends to interview local bodies who have not yet berni approached directly for a grant.

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. 0

The officers and non-commissioned officers of th© Grelymouth Platoons of “C” Company, Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment,’met at the Greymouth Office last night to discuss the details of the new scheme of training. All the company officers and twenty-one N.C.O.’s attended. After some discussion, in which the majority of thos© attending the meeting expressed regret at the necessity for reductions in compulsory military training, all the officers and twenty N.C.O.’s , volunteered to “carry on” with the Company.

Get in early for th© Plunket Ball. Dennison Crepe Paper is adapted to all costume requirements varying from a frock for th© demur© maiden of 1850 to an up-to-the-minute extravaganza costume. All shades in Dennison Crepe Paper stocked at A. E. Kilgour’s, Fancy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

A meeting of '(h6*'Gi’ey District Acclimatisation Society, held last evening, was attended by Messrs P. Beck (chairman), E. Holmes, R. J. Webber, J. Smith, E. Heinz, I. Bennington, J. Stubbs (secretary)., Dr McKay, and Dr Bird. In connection with the culling of deer at Kopara, it was arranged to send two men there,- to pay them £3/10/- per week each, with free, Ammunition, and 2/- per tail on all tails taken. A request for a contribution was received from the Arthur’s Pass National Park Board, the objects of the Board being outlined by Dr McKay, one of the members. It was resolved to donate £25. In returningthanks for the donation, Dr McKay said that it was the highest donation made by any West Coast body so far approached by the Board.

Use Paper Goods and save your washing troubles. Their appearance is such that it is hard to distinguish them from linen, dainty in design and style they will appeal to the most artistic. D’Oyleys, Table Centres, Dish Papers, Tray Cloths, Table Cloths, Serviettes, etc., are so cheap yet chic that it makes it worth while to use them. Call and inspect at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt

In connection with the survey authorised by' the Highways Board for a bridge site at the Waimakariri crossing, to connect Bealey with Arthur’s Pass, Mr F. Langbein, District Engineer for the Public Works Department at Christchurch, stated on Monday that he hoped to have the survey put in hand within the next month or two, but at present he did not have a man available for the work. “The bridge site which we have in mind is a fair distance upstream from the ford,” said Mr Langbein, “but a fairly long bridge will be necessitated in any case.” Tenders are now being invited for the erection of a bridge over Broken River, which is on the Christchurch side of the Waimakariri. This bridge will be approximately 120 feet in length when it' is completed. When the Waimakariri is bridged motorists will have no difficulty in getting to Arthur’s Pass in fine weather.

Kilgour’s Special Pricks: —400-page Bank Paper Pad 1/-; Continental Water Bags 4/6 and 6/11. Spofige Bags 1/11; Kirvalli Shaving Sticks 16; Ashes of Roses Soap, three tablets in box, 4/6 per box; Violet and Lily of the Valley Soap and Perfume Sets 6/11; Ash Trays, 1/6 and 2/6; Brilliantine Ashes of Roses, 1/6 jar; English Lavender Essence 2/- bottle; Divinia Talc Powder 2/9 tin; Divinia Face Cream 3/11; Ashes of Violets Face Cream 3/11; Carnation Face Cream, 2/3; Ashes of Roses Travellette 2/6; Ashes of Violets Perfume 1/6 bottle; Powder Puff, Mirror and Comb in case 13; Bourjois Eau de Cologne Soap and Perfume Sets 2/6. Obtainable at A. E. Kilgour’s Fancy Goods and Stationery Mawhera Quay.

Influenza Is prevalent at Greymouth this winter, and the chemists report a brisk demand for remedies. Preven- ; * tion is always better than cure, and the wise West Coaster knows a great preventative—a Dewar’s a day keeps the ’flu at bay! Griffen and Smith are the West Coast agents for Dewar’s Imperial Whisky.—Advt.

A Bill extending the powers of the Rent Restriction Act for a further period is to be introduced in the House by the Minister of Labour (Mr Smith). % He gave notice yesterday accordingly. —“Star” Special Service.

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

A mistake occurred in the advertisement announcing the list of winning numbers in the Golden Wings Art Union, which appeared in our issue of Saturday, July 12. The last number in the list of £lO prize winners is shown as C 66050. This should read CG6059.

The visit of the Westport Technical High School pupils to Christchurch has been a real adventure to some of them, besides a great education. Dr D. E. Hansen, Director of the Christ--church Technical College, told a “Sun” reporter that one girl had been positively thrilled when she entered an electric lift for the first time in her life. Another pupil had never left Westport before, and had never been in a train. \

Your car can be made like new. Have it brush-painted or sprayed by an,expert. Satisfaction assured, and the prices are reasonable. —D. McKnight, next to Foundry, Herbert Street. —Advt. z

The Budget will be delivered in z the House of Representatives to-morrow,, according to a statement made by th© Prime Minister (Hon. G. W. Forbes), who is also Minister of Finance. Before the business of the session has really started the end is in sight, for f Mr Forbes said to-day that he expects the session will end in. September, or a week or two after his projected departure on August 25 for,the Imperial Conference.

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

“I do not remember having .had cases like this here before,” said the Magistrate when seven men were brought before the New Plymouth Police Court on charges arising out of the - failure to close a billiard room at 10.30 in the evening. “The , »law states that no one .is allowed on billiard room premises after. 10.30 without an excuse Which the Court can believe. Whether the Court believes it‘or not depends on the capacity of the Court to swallow the story.”

Books on “How to make Crepe Paper Costumes”' can be procured from A. E. Kilgour.—Advt.

The Minister in charge' of the Electoral Department (Mr Atmore) announced to-day that the writ for the Invercargill by-election would be issued to-morrow. Nominations will close on Friday, August 1. Polling day will be Wednesday, August 13. It seems likely that the by-election for w filling the Western Maori seat may be deferred for some little time, -the documentary evidence of the death of Sir M. Pomare being still awaited from California. The election will probably be delayed until after the obsequies.—Press Assn.

The extreme fondness of deer for the New Zealand orchid, or mistletoe, was occasionally their undoing, said Mr B. C. Aston in the course of a lecture to members of the Wellington Horticultural Society. The very beautiful scarlet flowers of the mistletoe, he said, were usually seen high up in the branches of the southern beech. Deer were partial to them, and in reaching up were often caught by their fore-, legs in the forks of the trees and were £ unable to free themselves; quite a number of skeletons of deer had been (found in that position.

Useful Gardening Handbooks for the Garden Lover. “An Easy Guide to New Zealand Gardening” by Lockart, 2/-.“Book of Gardening” 3/6. “Homegrown Vegetables” by Thomas 3/6. Greenhouse Flowers,” 3/6; “Herbaceous Border Flowers,” 3/6; “Rock Gardening,” 3/6; How to Grow Roses,” 3/6; “Carnation Culture,” 2/-; “Bulb Growing,” 2/-. “The Greenhouse,” 2/-. “Fruit Growing in New Zealand,” ’■2/-. “Sweet Peas,” 1/6. “Gladioli,” 7/6. “Rock Gardening,” by Thomas 10/6, at B.> Dixon’s Tainui Street.—Advt

The-licensee of the Gilmer Hotel, Greymouth, Simon Crase, was represented by Mr J. W. Hannan, at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after’noon, when, he sued an ex-lodger, Williana Walker (Mr W. J. Joyce) for £3 2/6, alleged to be. due for board from December 28, 1926, to January 15, 1927. Defendant stated that he did not owe anything for board. He stayed at the hotel for six months, and paid regularly. After hearing the evidence of both parties, Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., said that plaintiff had produced a book, the entries in which were not made by himself. His evidence was not supported, and defendant denied owing the money. Plaintiff must be non-suited. Mr Joyce asked for witness’s expenses for defendant, who had lost a day’s work, and 12/- was allowed; also £l/1/- solicitor’s fee.

Brushware at all prices. Nail Brushes 4d, 6d to 4/6 each. Tooth Brushes 9d, 1/-, 1/3 to 3/6 each. Cloth Brushes 1/-, 1/3, 2/- to 5/6. Shaving Brushes 1/3,’1/9 to 8/6 each. Hair Brushes 1/3, 1/6 to 20/- each. Military Brushes in sets 5/-, 6/6, 7/6, tv 45/- a set. The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.