LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 October 1930, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The “Greymouth Evening Star” will not be published on Monday (Labour Day). Advertisers are requested to note.

Our Bealey correspondent telegraphed to-day: Road from Otira to Christchurch clear and in good condition; weather fine.

Star of the West Lodge U.A.O.D. meets as usual, Monday, at 8 p.m.— Advt.

When John Joseph Morris appeared before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., a few days ago, charged with being idle and disorderly, the case was adjourned, to give Morris an opportunity of getting out of town. When tlio case was called to-day, Detective Murch reported that Morris left town on Monday last, and was apparently bound for Wellington. The case accordingly dismissed. George Saunders, who appeared to-day on remand, was further remanded until November 3, on a charge that, at Greymouth on October 17, he attempted to steal 6/S from Ethel Marsh, by means of a trick. A prohibtiion order was granted a resident, on the application of his son.. The latter stated that his father had been drinking heavily since the piovious prohibition order expired.

The weather' during the past week has been very “mixed.” We have had a fair amount of-sunshine, a little fog, and a lot of rain, accompanied with a cold gusty wind. No wonder the chimneys smoke, no wonder coughs, colds and sore throats are so prevalent However, by the timely use of Parkinson’s Influenza Specific the trouble can be nipped in the bud and further complications avoided. PA‘kinson’s Specific is an insurance against influenza. Get some to-day and have it in readiness. 1/6 and 2/6, from Parkinson and Co. —Advt.

Referring, at the annual meeting of shareholders in the South British Insurance Company, to the fact that branch managers had recently been submitting the business on their books to a close scrutiny, with a good deal of pruning in consequence, the actingchairman of directbrs, Mr. V. j. Larner, said: —“This pruning is not inspiring work. The average policy-hold-er is usually delighted to have his attention drawn-to a rise in the value of his property, but any suggestion in the contrary direction meets with a noticeable less cordial reception. Insistence upon reduction of fire insurance sometimes leads to a transfer of the business to some more accommodating competitor, who is prepared to let the future look after any difference of opinion regarding value. We prefer to avoid, as far as possible, accepting a premium based on an amount we are unlikely to pay out. In other words, if there are to be any arguments, we think it better to dispose of them before rather than after the occurrence of a fire.”

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,

Special display of the latest in Ladies’ Handbags bought direct from the manufacturers, are now on show at A. E. Kilgour’s. Prices ranging from 5/-, 7/6, 10/6, 19/6, 21/-, 22/6, 25/-, 27/6, 30/-, 35/-, to 45/-. Inspection invited. —A. E. Kilgour, direct importer, Mawhera Quay. ’Phone 259. — Advt.

So many people say: “So-and-So told me,” and this is why Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is increasing in popularity all over the world. “Quality like truth commends itself,” so it is quite obvious why discriminating tastes are choosing Dewar’s whisky and why it is served on all occasions. It is mild and yet spirited—thoroughly matured, eliminating all taste of rawness, it is really the “daddy” of all Scotch whisky.—Griffen and Smith, agents, Greymouth and Westport. Dewar’s can be procured at all hotels. —Advt. Another slip occurred on the Omoto Road last night, but the debris was cleared sufficiently to enable traffic to get through this morning. The travelling public, are notified tbat Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange Hotel, Reefton. Only the best stocked. —Advt. A wooden building located opposite the Stillwater railway station, and containing three or four rooms, was destroyed by fire about 10 p.m. last night. > The building was unoccupied, the previous tenant having left about a week ago. Mr. W. McDonald, of Arnold Siding, who was to take possession shortly, is understood to have had some furniture in the house. The building was the property of the Stillwater Sawmill Co., but it is not known whether there was any insurance. It was used as the mill eating-house, meals being supplied there to the employees. Newman Bros.’ usual service\car to Westport 'Will not leave until after races, Saturday and Monday. —Advt. The Blackball Miners’ Union at its general meeting this week passed the following resolution:—“That this Union goes on record as protesting against the delay shown by those in authority, in putting the request of the New Zealand Miners’ Unions for rescue stations, on the same lines as under the British Act, into effect, in this country; and further, that this Union propose that the Government be given till February 1, 1931, to establish the same, and that, failing this being done, the miners of New Zealand down tools to get such stations established.”

Three and fourstop Accordeons are now on sale at A. E. Kilgour s Music Warehouse. Prices 35/-, 37/6, 45/-, to 65/-. Inspection invited. —Advt.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received tho following letter from the Minister of Education:— “Regarding tho postponement of consideration of the question of establishing a district high school at Blackball, I have to say that the decision is in keeping with the recommendation made to me as a result of investigations. conducted by my direction. The children of Blackball and Ngahero have at present the advantage of a suitable train service to and from Qreyhiouth, where they can attend a school much better equipped and staffed than the local householders could hope to obtain for the smaller numbers at Blackball. If a school were established at Blackball they would be compelled to take all their subjects under one teacher, or at the most two, while at present they have the choice between four courses each conducted by specialists. As these children are not deprived of secondary education, a large expenditure additional to the £4,819 at present being spent on school at Blackball, does not appeaiyto be justified in the present financial circumstances of the Dominion. I regret, therefore, that I am unable to comply with the request of the Blackball School Committee.”

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

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

We have Just opened up a delightful range of’Summer Millinery in all the latest shades and styles in Straws ranging from 10/6 each at C. Smith’s, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

New Season’s Annuals, Reward and Prize Books, Picture Books, Presentation Books in cloth and leathers, Novels, and the latest in Booklets suitable for Xmas Presents, to suit all tastes and ages await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Talnui Street, the House for Value.—Advt.

Fashion’s Very Latest Pleated Scarves 6/11, Lisle Thread Hose with Clox 3/11, Art Silk Hose fine quality 2/6, 3/11, Ladies’ Pure Silk Hose 5/11. “We sell for less.’’—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton, Westport.—Advt.

To-day’s Specials: 500 yards .of beautiful Floral Rayons at 16 yard, also Floral and Figured Voiles at 2/6 yard. Lovely Fancy Crepe-de-chines at 6/11 yard, now offering at C. Smith’s, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Latest batch of fiction has arrived at Reid’s, booksellers, Mawhera Quay. “The Dark Mile'* and “The Gleam of the North” by D. K. Broster, 4/6; "The Madonna of the Sleeping Cars’ by Dekobba 4/6; “The Guarded Halo” by Margaret Pedler 3/6. Special line of books by'Jeffrey Farnol at 2/6. Splendid assortment of Fountain Pens from 1/. to 35/-. —Advt.

If it is value in furniture or furnishings you require, S. Burnett White has it. Bedroom suites better than ever, dignified designs, workmanship out on its own, finish that you can see your face in. Prices for these highgiade goods are surprisingly low. Moquette Suites, Morris Chairs, Linoleums, Carpets, .Rugs, Curtain Nets, Cushions all on display at S. Burnett Whites, High-grade Furnisher.— Advt.

New Seasons’s Presentation Goods in Fancy Leatherware, Brushware, Basketware, Glassware and China’ Fancy Novelties and Fancy Goods’ T r ayel Goods, Framed Pictures and Mottos, Fountain Pens and Propelling Pencils Xmas Cards and Calendars, Diaries for 1931, Photo Frames, Photo A bums, Autograph Albums and hundieds of other lines await your inspection at B Dixon’s Ltd., The House for Value.-— Advt.