LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 February 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Several accidents occurred at the Show Grounds yesterday afternoon, the most serious being that to Frank Becker, of Nelson Creek, who, in the steer-riding contest, was thrown on to to one of the horns of the animal he was riding. His cheek was badly cut and his nose injured. He was conveyed to the Grey Hospital, where he was to-day reported as progressing favourably. While riding a pony, a boy named Lindbom fell, and was dragged some distance. He was fortunate in escaping with minor facial injuries, which were attended to on the ground, the boy being able to return home. Another boy, J. Adams, was swinging on a rail when it collapsed and fell on him. He was not seriously hurt and was able to proceed to his home. An exciting incident occurred in the enclosure when a horse driven in a gig by Mr P. O’Donnell bolted. The gig was overturned and badly damaged, but the driver was thrown clear and was uninjured.

Passengers wanted, Greymouth to Nelson. Cars daily. 7.30 a.m. Single fare £2. Return £3 5/-. Gibbs’ Aard Motors, Mackay St. —Advt.

The Nelson City Council is not the only local body affected owing to the earthquake market. Advice that owing to the recent earthquake and the present adverse exchange position, the London market was not prepared to quote for a proposed loan of £150,000 was received by the Auckland Electric Power Board on Monday. A report to this effect was received from the board in committee, which stated that it had been so notified by the Bank of New Zealand, and that the letter had been received, no action being recommended. The letter from the bank, which acts as the board’s financial agents, read: “I have received the following cablegram from London — Auckland Electric Power Board. In view of to-day’s earthquake, advise that market is not prepared to quote for issues at present. Apart from this. New Zealand stocks are adversely affected by exchange position.” The letter. was signed by the general manager, Mr H. Chalmers.

Passengers wanted, Greymouth to Nelson. Cars daily. 7.30 a.m. Single fare £2. Return £3 5/-. Gibbs’ Aard Motors, Mackay St. —Advt.

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

Bring your Films to A. E. Kilgour for developing and printing. Agent for Proctor and Co., Christchurch, with years of experience. Prices: Films 2Jx3i 1/9 'and 2Sx4J 2/-, developed and printed. Films 1/2, 1/5. A. E. Kilgour, Agent foi’ Proctor and Co. —Advt.

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

To the farmin'g 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 their farms. “The Cockle” is a hard-working individual, and therefore requires all the comforts of a home, and the “inner man” is not (neglected, particularly in regard'to a good wholesome stimulant. This is most noticeable to his guests, as Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is the farmer’s favourite 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.

Another instance has come to hand of the very vague knowledge some people have of the geography Of this part of the world. In an English account of Guy Menzies’ Tasman flight it is mentioned casually that “much of the journey lies over the open sea.” I Mr. Menzies, no doubt, would heartily endorse this fact. <

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

A document produced before Mr Justice Herdman in the Supreme Court this week was signed by initials only, and his Honor raised the question whether it could be regarded as a binding document in a relationship .between a principal and his agent (says the Auckland “Star”). According to ►the Statute it was essential that the signature of the principal should appear, but counsel said the man who signed the initials had already admitted that they were his and did not dispute the matter. It was difficult, said counsel, to find authorities on the question.

Passengers wanted, Greymouth to Nelson. Cars daily. 7.30 a.m. Single fare £2. Return ,£3 5/-. Gibbs’. Aard Motors, Mackay St. —Advt.

In order that they may qualify to draw rations, many unemployed men in Australia systematically walk 40 miles in each week, according to Professor H. B. Kirk, of Victoria University College, who. returned to Wellington recently from Sydney. “A feature of the unemployment situation in the Commonwealth is the number of men one sees tramping about the country districts,” said the professor. “It is done by a large number systematically, the explanation being that men can draw rations if they can prove that they have walked 4(1 miles during I the week in search of work. Numbers of men work for a day or two at the beginning of the week, and then carry through conscientiously their 40 miles’ tramp. Orders on a store for rations 'can be obtained then on application to the police.” \

The well-known influenza specific made by Parkinson and Co., chemists, Greymouth, is a proved preventive of influenza if taken during the first stages of the disease. The early symptoms are well-known- —a dull heavy feeling, bunged-up head, '. accompanied by headache and a slight fever. These gradually get worse unless something is done at once, and, if neglected,' probably a few days in bed, or a week of misery results. (Get. on to Parkinson’s Influenza Specific in the early stages of the trouble. The immediate effect is marked, the influenza germ decides to abdicate, norTmal conditions are resumed, and the influenza is forgotten. The Specific is sold by Parkinson and Co. for 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle, and full instructions for use are plainly printed on the label. Keep a bottle by you.— Advt.

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

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

For Quality, . Value and largest selection of Photographic Albums go to B. Dixon’s, Tainul Street. All that is new and dainty may be had in al’ sizes, and colours, in Art Paper, Board- or Leather Covers. Prices / range from 1/- to 20/- each. Stock.of Corners and the new Frame Mountings in all colours. —Advt.

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

Rugs and Carpets.—We have just landed some exclusive Rugs, and Squares, which were bought on a very favourable market, arid 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.

Latest List of Popular Reprints at* 2/6 each: —“One Summer,” “Lovers,” I‘Love Changes,” by Ruby M. Ayres; “The Flutes of Shanghai,” by Louise Jordan Miln; “The Wishing Stone,” by F. E. Penny; “To-day’s Daughter,” by Berta Ruck; “Tiger Dawn,” by Selwyn Jepson; ‘‘The Deputy Sheriff,” by Clarence Mulford; “The Game and the Candle,” by Joseph Hocking”; .“The Gun Tamer,” by Max Brand; “The Devil’s Keg,” by Cullen”; “Rapidan,” by Jackson Gregory; “A Kiss for Corinna,” by May Christie; “The Red Brand,” by Charles Seltzer. Obtainable from .A. E. Kilgour, Mawhera Quay.—Advt".