LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 August 1930, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Lots were drawn to-day at the office of the Borough Engineer (Mi A. - FalrmaM) to decide the placed on relief wbrk on the> Omoto Road. There were v a^ w ere the position, and as only 18 me required it was necesSt T?q : l , ma i C t lots. There were present Mi -Fanmaid and two Press representatives, one whom did the drawing.

‘•The most drastic piece of musical criticism I ever heard of was, published in the Birmingham Post, said Sir Hugh Allen, the distinguished English musician, at a reception held in his honour at Auckland. A certaia lady had given a song- recital in the Sty and next morning the- paper’s musical critic wrote: ‘Miss So-and-So gave a vocal recital last night. Why?’”

It must be admitted that we are not “up to the minute” with progress in our glorious little town, but what town is? But, apart from that we get along very nicely and are happy. That’s the main thing. We get our rebuffs but take them s ™ n S ly - T °’ morrow night at the United Football Club’s Fancy Dress Ball, the Town Hall will be packed, and everybody wearing a £lOOO smile. Adit.

Mr C. E. Macmillan (Reform, Tauranga) scored off an interjection by Mr W. E. Parry (Labour, Auckland Central) in the House of Representatives. Mr Macmillan was referring to the increase in the number of live stock in the Dominion, and he instanced sheep, cows and pigs. “Donkeys, too,” Mr Parry put in. “Yes,” retorted Mr Macmillan, “I left the hon. gentleman out. (Laughter). However, if he insists on being included I will include him.” ;

You are invited to> attend a demonstration of Heinz Pure Foods at our store, August 11 to 16, and to sample these delicious varieties. A representative of the Heinz Company will be in attendance. Special prices on all Heinz goods while demonstration is in progress.—M. McDonnell, merchant, Greymouth.—Advt.

There were 44 industrial disturbances during the year ended March 31, according to the annual report of the Labour Department. Between April 1, 1922, and March 31, 1930, there were 320 industrial disturbances and of these 133 involved shipping and waterside workers, 129 involved miners, and 28 concerned freezing workers. These three classes of workers were responsible for 90.6 per cent of the disturbances and the remaining 9.4 per cent took place in fourteen other industries.

Architects and builders will be interested to learn that the Dispatch Foundry Co., Ltd., has recently installed one of the latest machines for photo printing. Prints from tracings run off without delay and independent of weather conditions. . Prices and samples on application.—Advt.

Is there any reason why rationalisation should not be introduced into the retail drapery, clothing and footwear trades? asks the ‘‘New Zealand Draper.” The trade journal holds that there is a wide field for experiment. “Take the mater of sales. Attempts have been made again and again to have sales and the subsequent displays of new season’s goods delayed for a month or so, but all to no avail. The position in Auckland, for instance, is absurd. In the middle of winter, when the weather is at its coldest, leading shops are finishing their sales and beginning to show goods designed for the Warm days of spring and summer. Very nice for customers, who can buy winter clothing at. bargain prices just when they need it most, but. not. so nice for the firms who are forced by circumstances to sacrifice a large proporton of their profits. Similarly, in the hottest month, summer stocks are sacrificed and autumn goods put on sale. Then there are tho questions of discounts and staff insurance, both of which might be settled to everyone’s advantage if the trade were ‘rationalised.’ Some day, perhaps, this ideal will he attained. Or will ‘rationalisation’ ever be more than a. mere term wit-h which to play for a time and then discard like a toy that, has ceased to be of interest? Meanwhile, the proposal to defer the opening of seasons is ‘not considered practicable.’ And we call ourselves business men!”

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

Framed Pictures at Sale Prices. Usual price 14/-, now 8/6; 15/-, now 10/-, 21/- now 15/-. 22/6 now 16/-. 25/now 17/6, 37/6 now 27/6, also Fancy Boxed Stationery, at half and in some cases less than half the usual prices. This is Bargain Week at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

At social functions, times when friends meet even at the hotel bars, the pronounced preference f° r Dewar’s Impetial Whisky is becoming ■ more noticeable each day.' Almost every man who drinks whisky is aware J"P at the name “Dewar’s” stands for a high quality Scotch whisky consistently maintained, and this fact alone is tending to encourage a popularity so far unheard of in the whisky world.. Be sure, always specify Dewars Imperial for the best of good spirits. Griffen and Smith, agents, Greymouth. —Advt The Government Printing

yielded a profit last year of £7611 18s lid after charging interest on capital and depreciation in full. The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Bx ? lxa ?5 l e Hotel, Reefton. Only the best stocked. —Advt.

The Rev. Robert Tohu Potiki Haddon has decided definitely to stand as> a candidate for the. Western Maori electorate district seat, rendeiecl vacant by the death of Sir Maui Pomare. It is not known which party, if any, Mr Haddon is likely to support, but it is known that Sir Maui Pomare and Mr Haddon worked together in connection with the land confiscation, question debated at \\ aitara on the occasion of the last visit of Sir Maui to the district.

The hospitality of West Coast residents, particularly Greymouth, has repeatedly been commented on by visitors. No doubt our social functions have a lot to do with that favourable impression of us. For instance, take the United Football Club’s Fancy Dress Ball to-morrow night at the , Town Hall. The Committee have spared no time and expense in the arrangements of catering for visitors and residents’ pleasure.—Advt.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following from the Minister of Public Works (7.8.30)' “In connection with the interview you had with me to-day as a result of a telegram received by you from the Mayor of Runanga relating to Seddon Street bridge, I have to advise that I am at a loss to understand the reference made by his Worship in his telegram to a breach of faith on the part of my Department, nor am I able.to understand why he and his Council should consider resigning their positions if authority to proceed with the construction of the bridge is not issued immediately. As U explained to you to-day, the position is that plans are being prepared by the District Engineer at Greymouth, but owing to pressure of other urgent work he has not yet been able to complete them. I have, however, to-day telegraphed him to use every endeavour to have the plans finalised at the earliest possible date. As soon as the plans are ready, formal authority to expend the Government’s quota of one half the estimated cost will be issued by the Council. The whole matter, as you will see, is therefore in order and the Council may be assured that my Department is regarding the matter as one of urgency, and every effort will be made to expedite the plans.”

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

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

A New Shipment just arrived of Men’s and Boys’ Brown Sweat-overs, with lightning fasteners, now showing at C. Smith’s, 4 Ltd., drapers, Greymouth. —.Advt. ■■.

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 1 Mineral Water and bottled at Paeroa with the juice of North Auckland lemons. Your health demands it! Stocked by all hotels, everywhere and anywhere. ®

Special notice to fishermen! You can /purchase good strong Whitebait Netting, sale price 80in. 2/3 yd, 90in. 2/6, at C. Smith’s, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth. —Advt. y

Sweeping Price Reductions in Fancy China, also large Dressed and Undressed Dolls at far below cost. Hundreds of other lines in Fancy Goods. This is bargain week at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. —Advt.

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. '•

Prepare for Saturday, opening day of Half. Price Sale at Thorpy’s _ Economy Warehouse. Ladies’ Flannel Dresses 9/11', Repp. Frocks 19/11, Fur Trimmed Coats 19/11, Children’s Jerseys, Jumpers, Cardigans 3/lli and 4/11, Ladies’ Silk and Wool Hose, Half Prices 2/6, 2/111, “Wq sell for less.” —Advt. '

Books at special Sale Prices: Two thousand Cloth-covered Books at 1/-, 1/9 and 2/3; 500 6/- novels to be cleared at 3/6 each; 2000 Papercovered Novels at 9d each; Steel Rudd Books, 3 for 2/6; Chamber’s English Dictionary, usual price 27/6, sale price 22/6. —A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Special Sale Prices at Kilgour’s:— Handbags, Manicure Sets, Ladies’ and Gent’s Dressing Cases, Workboxes, Writing Cases, Shaving Sets, Ladies’ and Gent’s Brush Sets, Hand Mirrors, Glove Boxes, Tie Boxes, Powder Bowls, Bedroom Clocks, Alarm Clocks. Pictures, Photo Frames, Hot Water Bags, Flower Bowls, Attache Cases, Suit Cases. The above are less 25 per cent to 40 per cent, reduction to clear. See window display.—A. E. Kilgour, stationer and fancy goods dealer, Mawhera. Quay. ’Phone 259.— Advt.

Ladies’ Handbags at below cost prices to clear. The balance of this season’s lines are offered at sweeping reductions to clear the shelves. Hundreds of odd lines in Fancy Leather Goods and Fancy Goods at ridiculous prices at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.