LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 March 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An accident occurred at Kamaka yesterday, when a Greymouth car. driven by a lady collided with a. car driven by Mr\ C. Pepper. Nelson Creek. Tho running-board and mudguard of Mr Pepper’s car were badly damaged, but.the occupants .were uninjured. Passengers wanted, Greymouth to Nelson. Cars daily. 7.30 a.m. Single fare £2.. Return .£3 5/-. Gibbs’ Aard Motors. Mackay St. —Advt. Harry Mettrick, a son of Mr fl. Mettrick, of Cobden, sustained a seriously-fractured leg yesterdaly morning. The boy was playing on a trolley on the railway line at Nelson Quay, when he slipped to the ground, the vehicle running over his leg. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital, where his condition was to-day, reported as satisfactory.

Men’s Neg. Stripe Shirts in all good patterns, slightly shop-soiled, usual price 8/11 and 9/11, reduced price 5/11. Men’s best quality- Tricolirib Shirts with collar to match 16/6, reduced price 11/6 and 12/6. — C. Smith Ltd., Greymouth.—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 their farms. “The Cockie” is a hard-working individual, and “therefore requires. all the comforts df v a home, and the “inner man” is not 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 aftex’ a strenuous day on the farm. Dewar’s Imperial can be procured at all hotels and Griffen and Smith’s, Greymouth and Westport.—Advt.

Stai’ of the West Lodge, U.A.O.D. — Usual fortnightly meeting to-night at S o’clock. —Advt. . ,

The sheep-guessing competition at the West Coast A. and P. Show resulted in a tie between A. H. Winchester and H. Hodgkinson, of Rotomanu, who .each guessed 1371b5. The correct weight was 137-ilbs.

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

The Rev. A. W. Stewart, organising secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, is about to visit the West. Coast. Next. Sunday evening he will preach at St. John’s Presbyterian, Church.

Six pupils of Miss M. Burgoyne. teacher of National Dancing, Greymouth, were successful in winning five events (five firsts, two seconds and two thirds) at the Greymouth Show. —Advt.

A sitting of the Children’s Court was held this afternoon at Greymouth, Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., presiding. A husband and wife were, charged with having theii- two daughters in an environment detrimental to thdi - physical and morHl well-being. An order was made that the children be com-, mitted to the care o£ the Child. Welfare Officer - . . \

Half Price End of Sale Clearance begins Friday, February. 27, ; at Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth. Many articles and garments marked far down below oui’ cost prices. This sale is the main attraction of Greymouth. Pay a visit of inspection.—Advt.

Mrs J. Hatchkin, of Amberley, is on a visit to Greymouth in connectionwith the Empire Service League of New Zealand, of which she is secretary. A junioi- branch of the League has been formed at the Cobden Schdol under Mr. H. P. Barrett, and many othex* new members have been installed in-the League in the Grey District, Mrs Hatchkin leaves shprtly on a visit to Blackball, where she has been invited to study mining conditions.

“Jury service is very important, and should not be overlooked by any person. You are fined £2,” said Mr Justice Kennedy to Thomas Bowes, called for service on the Grand Jury, and whose late arrival, at the Greymouth sitting of the Supreme Court this morning, was. explained by Bowes as being due to his being under'the impression that the session did not commence until to-morrow.

Ladies’ Millinery at giv-eraway prices: 50 New Models usual price 29/6, now reduced to 5/11; 25 Models in ' matron shapes, usual pi-ice 45/-. now selling at 19/6.—& Smith Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt.

With a view to seeing that when any general reduction is made in wages the benefit is passed on to the- public,the district officers of the Department of Industries and Commerce- have received instructions to keep a. close watch on retail prices. This action is being taken-in accordance with the Government’s intention to see that no profiteei'ing occurs as a. result cf wages being reduced. •

Baty’s for best service and Ripault’s Batteries —Baty’s Garage for service. —Advt.

It was suggested by the Graild Jury at the Greymouth Supreme Court this morning, that, when the opening day of the session was Adjourned, as had been the case in the present session, a notice should be inserted '' in the local .Press on the day prior to the opening; reminding jurymen of that fact. Several jurymen had forgotten that the Court commenced this morning, and had to be reminded by others. Mr Justice Kennedy stated that the Registrar‘would give attention to the recommendation of the Grand Jury. . . '

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

At a large and representative meeting of the Greymouth Branch of the E.F.C.A. held yesterday, the following resolution was carried unanimously:

“That all members of this Branch are prepared wholeheartedly to support the executive council of the N.Z.E.F.C.A. in any action necessary to combat the proposed cut in wages and conditions, as outlined by the Prime Minister.” It was pointed out that they have already suffered a cut, under the Massey Government, which has never been restored as promised; also that further economy measures recently enforced by the Department have decreased locomotive men’s earnings by 15 per cent., and a further 10 per cent cut would amount to a 25 per cent reduction.