LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 February 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In the Supreme Court at Westport, Edward Mahood. 22, who pleaded guilty in the Lower Court to charges of breaking, entering and theft at the premises of Harold Queree, taking the sum of £l/7/6, i£ Kodak camera valued at £ll and two coats valued at £4, was sentenced to nine months’ reformative treatment by Mr Justice Kennedy.

The figures of the overseas trade of New Zealand for the .month of January show that the exports from New Zealand amounted to £3,740,329, while the imports were valued at £3,012,055. For the corresponding period of 1930 figures were: Exports £6,377,853, and imports £4,190,632. For the same month of the year 1929 the exports were £8,449,931, and the imports were £4,319,091. —Press Assn.

Bargains biggex' and better than ever at S. Burnett White’s Auction Sale to-morrow, Jubilee Buildings, at 2 p.m. Articles too numerous to advertise. J. D. Lynch, auctioneer. — Advt. *

Giving evidence at the Magistrate's Coui't in Blenheim with regard*' to the invasion of his surgery by a gang of shearers asking fox* medical advice concerning a skin disease, Dr. R. NobleAdams stated that he-did not know, at the time, that they were shearers. “They looked more like prosperous solicitors,” he added. “A prosperous solicitor,” jocularly remarked a member of the Bar, sotto voce, “is an .extinct bird! ” K

Auction! Going! ’Going!! At your own price/ to-morrow at S. Burnett White’s Auction Sale, Jubilee Buildings at 2 p.m. There will be something there you’ll need for the home. J. ’D. Lynch, auctioneer. —Advt.

Shocking head and facial injuries were sustained by Harry Percy, a young single man. when he came into contact with a circular saw at the Taranaki Timber Company’s mill on Mr*C. J. Hawken’s Mokoia property, near Hawera, shortly after lunch on Tuesday. Percy was engaged in oiliqg the bearings below the level of one of the saws when he apparently lifted his head so that the saw edge caught him and inflicted frightful injuries' to the right side of the chin and face. The injured man was rushed to the Hawera, Hospital for immediate operation. His condition was very serious.

Bring youi* Films to A. E. Kilgoui' fox - developing and, printing. Agex.t for Proctor and Co., Christchurch, with vears of experience. Prices: Films' 2Jx3J 1/9 and 2Jx4l 2/-, developed and printed. Films 1/2, 1/5. A. E. Kilgour, Agent for Proctor and Co. —Advt.

In the past it has been compulsory for all aircraft crossing Cook Strait to report at both Wellington and Blenheim, so that it will be known that they have not met trouble while over the water. As Blenheim is not directly on the route from Christchurch to Wellington, this means a loss of time, and now it has been arranged that the lighthouse-keepex* at Cape Campbell shall report ’planes to Wellington. To notify ’planes that Ix 6 has seen them, and will report them to Wellington, the lighthouse-keeper will fire a Verey flare. Cutting out Blenheim will mean a. saving of about 20 minutes between Wellington and Christchurch.

Living in Sydney has become a great deal cheaper during the last year (says the Sydney correspondent of the “Melbourne Argus”). Meat is obtainable at the price-cutting shops and the meat auction shops at ridiculously low prices. The phrase “almost given away” is well justified in Oxford street, whex;e meat auctions are frequent. A week’s supply of meat for a family may be obtained fox' a couple of shillings. Fruit and vegetgrowers have stated that they are ixaving a bad time, because it does not pay tliem to send their produce to Sydney. ’Tomatoes sold in the streets at three pounds for’ 6d, which occasions speculation upon the return the man on the land obtains from that amount. Many acres of- tomatoes on mixed farming centres to the north of Sydney will be left to rot. A man with a mixed farm reports that he ploughed in ten acres of cabbages because it did not pay to send them to the city.

Special Stocktaking reductions i.u Tapestries. Carpet Squares. Size 12x9, £5/15/-. reduced to £4/19/6; -size 10ft. Gin. bv Oft. £4/19/6, reduced to £3715/-; size 9x9; £4/15/-, reduced to ’ £3/9/6. C. Smith Ltd., House Furnishers, Mawhera. Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

Popular titles on Regal Records at 2/6 each:—“The Stein Song” and “The One I Love Just Can’t be Bothered,” songs Pigeon on the Gate” Irish Reel and “My Wild Irish Rose,” Waltz Song; “Sweet Carolina” and “Three Blind Mice,” sung by the two Gilberts, comedians; “New Irish Barn Dance,” by Flanagan Brothers, and “Highland Fling,” by O’Leary's Irish Minstrels; “Around the Corner,” and "Ten, Twenty, Thirty Years Ago,” sung by Art Leonard; “Daisy Bell” and “Break the News to Mother,” sung by Gerald Adams and the Variety Singers; “Hush, Here Comes the Dream Man” and “1 Don’t Want to Play in Your Yard,” by Boy and Girl Sopranos; Price 2/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano Gramophone and Music. Dealer, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.

To the farming community the Greymouth Show is one of their popular' outings of the year, where they gather together, discuss exhibits and matters appertaining to the welfare of theii' farms. “The Cockie” is a hard-working individual, and therefore x;equires all the comforts of a home, and the “inner man” is not ineglected, particularly in regard to a good wholesome stimulant. This is most noticeable to his guests, . as Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is the farmer’s fa.vourite nip after a. strenuous day on the farm. Dewar’s Imperial can be procured at all hotels and Griffen and Smith’s, Greymouth and Westport.—Advt. ’ /?.

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

The dream of at least' one Greymouth angler came true last evening.’ Fishing in the Grey Hii’er, Mr T. Lewis landed a beautiful sea-run brown trout, in excellent condition, which turned the scale at 13Jlbs. The fish is on view in the shop window of Mr I. Bennington, Mackay Street.

A further reduction in the price of retail meat has been agreed upon by the Master Butchers’ Association of Auckland. The revised schedule of prices will be issued in a day or so, and will become operative next, Monday. The last alteration was made last Friday, when beef and pork were lowered in price by from Id to &d, and mutton by from Id to Bd. All classes of veal, with the exception of cutlets and veal steak, were reduced by Id.

' Wallop went the Steer riders to-day, pnd wallop go the prices at S. Burnett White’s Auction Sale to-morrow, Jubilee Buildings, at 2 p.m. Bargains biggex* and bettef than ever. J. D ; Lynch auctioneer.—Advt. '

“Is bottled food or a drug?” inquired Mr T.‘ E. Maunsell at the Magistrate’s Court in Blenheim jflur-. ing the hearing of a class brought un-v der the Foods and Drugs Act. “It just depends,” said Mi' F. F. Reid, “on how one views the prohibition question, but the legislature, in its wisdom, has decided that beei’ is a food.” As counsel resumed his seat there .emanated from the back of the court noises interpretable as indications of popular commendation of the decision of Parliament.

Don’t wait until the weather breaks. Let our expert fit on a new hood now! —Baty’s Garage.—l.

When charged at the Magistrate’s Court, Westport, with assaulting Emily Maud Upham, last Sunday night, Frederick Upham pleaded guilty. Senior-Sergeant McGlone, said that the woman came to him and complained of brutal treatment by her .husband. Accused alleged considerable provocation. The doctor described it as a serious brutal assault. ' They had a separation order, but accused went back to her. The Magistrate said there was ho excuse for the assault. Defendant would be sentenced to one month’s imprisonment in Greymouth gaol. ' - i'

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

“The idea that radium can wipe out surgery has been definitely exploded,” said Dr. Mark Brown, who has returned after a period of study in X<on- > don. “Before I left here everyone was talking of radium, and how it was going to coine into use as a, dominating factor, getting rid of, the need for surgery. The ideas about radium have, now become more rational. It has its definite uses. It is a great thing in dealing with . cases where operations cannot be performed, #nd can be used in conjunction with surgery to reduce the risk. All New Zealand needs is a ’ moderate supply.”

Hawke’s Bay Earthquake.—Postcards- of the damaged cities on sale. 6d each at Inkster’s, Greymouth — Advt.

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

Show Visitors, pay your expenses. Considerable Half Price and below Half Price. Bargains in drapery, clotning, millinery, fancy goods etc., at the Economy Warehouse. Half Price End of Sale Clearance begins Friday, February 27. “We Sell for Less.” Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton, Westport.—Advt.

Rugs and Carpets.—We have just landed some exclusive Rugs, anti Squares, which were bought on a very favourable market, and consequently are placed very keenly. To add a touch of distinction to a hall or sitting room nothing could equal these carpets. —S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

Half Price End of Sale Clearance begins Friday, February 27, • at Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth. Many articles and garments max'ked fax- down below our cost prices. This sale is the main attraction of Greymouth. Pay a visit of in- , spection. —Advt.

Books of 1931. “Practical Engineers Electrical Pocket Book and Diary.” 3/-; “Practical Engineers’ Mechanical Pocket Book and Diary,” 3/-; “Daily Mail Year Book,” 1/6 “Motor Boat Manual,” 7/-; “Practical Book on Bungalows,” 3/6; “The New Ford Car,” 3/6; “Motor Ship Reference Book,” 7/-; “Gliding and Sail Planing,” a beginners’ handbook, 6/6; “The Amateurs’ Rose Book,” by Thomas, 10/6, at B. Dixon’s, Tainul Street. —Advt.