LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 April 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The “Greymouth Evening Star” will not be published on Saturday next, Anzac Day. Advertisers, please note.

Our Healey correspondent telegraphed to-day:—River and creeks low, road through to Christchurch in good order, weather fine.

The Wellington Hospital Board estimates this year are £70,916, representing a saving of £6,595, as against last year.—Press Assn.

A deputation from the Fire Boards of New Zealand prill wait on Cabinet to-morrow, for the purpose of endeavouring to obtain redress on certain matters, one of which Is the curtailment of the railway pass granted fhe Advisory' Superintendent, Mr T. J. Watts. It is understood that the Advisory Superintendent, whose duty it is to visit brigades throughout the Dominion, has, for the past 25 years, been granted a free pass on ttie railways, but the concession has now been withdrawn.

A rumour was current at Greymouth to-day, to the effect that diphtheria had broken out at Hokitika, and that several deaths had occurred in hospital. The Health Inspector (Mr E. M. Bettel), when questioned by a “Star” representative, stated that two suspected cases of diphtheria were admitted to the Westland Hospital recently, one x from the Hokitika Borough and the other from the Westland County. Swabs were taken, and tested at' the Grey Hospital laboratory, but they both proved negative. There had been no admissions to hospital at Hokitika, so far as diphtheria was concerned, since April 11.

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

In an editorial article on “Hospital Expenditure,” the “New Zealand Medical Journal”, says: “Many times during the past twenty years this journal has protested against the mounting costs -of hospital expenditure, which are out of all proportion to the increase of population. In many cases the buildings are far too elaborate and ostentatious. There are too many hospital boards, and not a few members of the boards pride themselves on the size of the hospital rather than om its efficiency, of which they are poor judges. There are quite sufficient beds at the present time in the public hospitals of New Zealand, and no increase is necessary for the next decade. . . . The present hpancial depression in New Zealand is gr,eatly to be deplored, but it will be a blessing rather than an evil if it teaches us that hospital expenditure cannot continue to increase at the present rate, and that efficiency and economy are not incompatible.”

Mr J. B. Howell, Pianoforte Tuner, of Christchurch, having returned from Australia, is now in Greymouth on his regular quarterly visit, and will be pleased to see old customers. Kindly leave names at Dixon’s, Booksellers. Advt.

The following telegram was received yesterday by the Chairman of ; the Greymouth Harbour Board (Mr P. J. McLean) from the Prime Minister (Hon. G. W. Forbes) “Regret to learn that .impression formed that Harbour Board is being unfairly treated by contents Finance Bill No. 2 Cpnj assure you, and the Board, no such intention on part of Government. Real position is that Government came to assistance Board in 1920 when revenue from railway endowment was such that Board could not have carried on without assistance. At present, general and railway finances, and othe< adverse factors are so seriously embarrassing ordinary revenue of Government that drastic steps are essential to stabilise position. All sections of community must be called on for more sacrifices, and Government trusts that, as ’annual loan charges have been reduced, the Board will agree the Government’s proposal iequitable under special circumstances.”

. Clear-out Prices of Sports Goods, Hockey Sticks, usual price 12/6, 16/6, 21/-, 22/6, 26/-, now 6/3, 8/3, 10/6, 11/6, 13/- each. Golf Bags, , usual price 20/-, now 10/-. Golf Irons, usual price 14/- and 15/6, now 7/- and 7/9. Secure these bargains at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainul Street. —Advt.

Our furniture values are unbeatable. This is not an extravagant boast, but a proven fact, for sheer value —the best possible quality at the finest price—our furniture is peerless. For furniture which is built thoroughly and reliably to give utmost service at the keenest price, come to us. Prices are proof of our statement. A visit to our showrooms of fine furniture, and a comparison of,value anywhere will finally convince you that to buy here is to save. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

It is now that we are beginning to feel the first nip of winter—chilly mornings and even tnore chilly even- . ings—just the very time w& need something of a cheerful spirit to buck us up. By keeping a bottle of Dewar’s whisky in the home and taking a “nip” occasionally the dreary aspect of winter is magically turned into an everlasting spring. “Dewar’s ’ holds a record for purity and maturity. Messrs Griffen and Smith are the agents. Greymouth and Westport. — Advt. Flags were flying' on public buildings at Greymouth to-day, in honour of St. George’s Day. - The banks observed a holiday. The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange Hotel, Reefton. Only the best Rocked—Advt. The Wellington Education Board passed a resolution congratulating the Education Minister, Mr Atmore, upon giving the Boards discretionary poweiregarding married women teachers. — ' Assn. , , .-

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following letter from the Minister of Education: “Your letter regarding the suggested erection of a schoolmaster’s residence., at Tlunanga came duly to hand. I have note !; the Inconvenience to which you have drawn attention and am asking for an immediate report on the matter. I shall advise you again later.” • - . • 1 Mr James Churchouse, the retiising president of the Amalgamated. Society of Railway .Servants has, been . reelected on the national ballot -mider preferential voting. On the first count Churchouse obtained 3143, M. Connelly 2479, S. Schofield 898. ' On the distribution of Mr Schofield’s preference votes the result was: Church house 3671, Connelly 2811. \

A communication from the Health Department to the Buller . Hospital Boarc| stated that the total- rate available for the year foi- hospital maintenance had been reduced by £lBO,OOO and that consequently the Department had fixed a maximum of subsidy aiid levy to be paid to each Board, the maximum subsidy and local' body levy for the Buller’ Board being £10,017, or a reduction on that of last year of £2,715. J •• Don’t wait until the weather breaks. Let our expert fit on a new hood now! —Baty’s Garage.—l. Although not anxious to embark-on’ a comparison, of Australian-and New Zealand conditions, Mr Edward E-. Hirst, of Sydney, chairman and managing director of the British General Electric Company,.Ltd., in both countries, proved on his arrival by the Makura at Wellington to be a strong advocate- for the Dominion. .He has ah< obvious high regard for this country as a place free from extremists and blessed with a sensible population, and is confident that New Zealand will get through the present trying conditions much better than most countries. In this connection he mentioned recent improved . prices for Dominion products. “New Zealand will come out of it-all right,” he said. x •■.. • • - ?'

The cost or me best paint is small, but the cost of painting is heavy, and the wise man specifies the Best Paint« before work is started; the benefit of having specified “Ferrodor” . Paint be* comes increasingly evident as "the years go by, and no repaipting :is needed.—Dispatch Foundry Co., agents.—Advt.

The desirability of using, a cheaper class of paper for writing in schools was advocated’ by Mr. Griffin, senior inspector, at the Nelson Education Board’s meeting this week. Mr. Griffin said it seemed only a sniall matter, but the accumulative effect was very great. Slates had been practically abolished from "schools and. children were using expensive pads, -the waste of which was enormous. It had been suggested that newsprint be used in place of the more expensive paper. The use of ink had become common, land he thought that teachers should be axivised to use pencil for arithmetic lessons. Mr. Griffin suggested that the secretary and himself should draw up a circular for teachers and schobl committees asking them to use caution in the use of pads. Mr. F. V. Knapp said he was very much' in favour of the inspector’s recommendation because he (the speaker) knew there was tremendous waste. He believed a great saving could be made by using newsprint, and pencils instead of ink. The chairman (the Hon. W., M. Mclntyre, M.L.C.) remarked that parents with two or three children attending school were involved in considerable expense. He had received many complaints. On the motion of Mr. Knapp it was resolved that the inspector’s recommendation be adopted.

Fresh Jersey Cream obtainable daily at the “Bargainette,” opposite “Tate’s.” —Advt.

Secure your Sports Goods now at Clear-out Prices. All lines at half the usual price at B. Dixon’s Ltd. Hockey Gobds, Golf Goods, of all kinds.—Advt. \

Special Job Purchase Sale now on. — 10 only, Ladies’ Fawn and Grey Fox , Fur Necklets, less than half usual prices 14/11 and 19/11; Ladies’ Fur Trimmed Velour Coats 29/11. “We Sell for Less.” Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, l Reefton and Westport.—Advt.

Kilgour’s for all Artists Outfits Windsor and Newton’s Oi.’ ‘Colours. Artists Outfits 27/6 to 65/-; Water Colour Boxes 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, to 5/6; Silk Art Outfits 8/6; Pen Painting Nibs, Oils and Powder, Stencil Books. Brushes, Knives and Stencil Paper, Pallettes, Academy Boards etc. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer, and Fancy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay. Phone 259.— Advt. . Sports Goods at Reduced Prices! Complete stock of Hockey Sticks. Shin Pads, Balls, Rubbers, Golf Golf Irons, etc., to clear at half the usual price. All goods in new condition and by best makers. Come early to B. Dixon Ltd., Tainui Street.— Advt. ' ‘ .