LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 May 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

One of the jobs now nearing completion by the Borough staff will be appreciated by motorists at Greymouth. A lot of filling in is. being done at the junction of Franklin and. Shakespeare Streets, with a view to straightening and improvirig the street. Motorists up to the pesent time have found the spot awkward to negotiated, being compelled to drive on the wrong side of the road.

The .candidates for Municipal and Hospital Board honours and the general public are invited to attend at the Town Hall, Tuesday, May 12, when Miss Bertha Ogden, M.L.A.S., Boston Institute, of Women, will deliver a soul-stirring address on “Women’s Suffrage.’’ Greymouth Friv-' olities wealth of novelties programme. —Advt.

Burning blackberry scrub caused some excitement at South Bedch between six and seven o’clock last .evening. as the flames for a time threatened to spread to the large stacks of timber at the mill. Water was transported by the mill locomotive from the creek, and - a bucket brigade worked well. Portion of the South Beach railway station building ignited, but the flames were quickly extinguished, little damage being done.’ The comedy relief was supplied by one resident, who rushed to the scene of the with one half of his face shaved, and the other half still covered with lather.

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

The novel experiment of forming a girls’ brass band in Auckland, has been successfully embarked upon by A. J. Hodgkiss, an English bandmaster, who recently came from Canada, to, take up permanent residence in New Zealand. So encouraging has been the response of .young womanhood of the city, that before many more months have elapsed, Mr Hodgkiss hopes to make a public appearance with a band, of at least 50 members. He is being assisted in his work by. three daughters, expert cornetists. “It will be a unique band, ’ said Mi- Hodgkiss. “There.will be no other brass band of its sort and size in the world, as I have yet to’ hear of a women’s solid brass band playing all instruments.” —“Star” Special Service.

Just landed. Latest Lux Alarm Clocks, special price 7/6. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, Fancy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay. Phone 259.—Advt. The opinion was expressed by Mr A. Adams (West, Coast) at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union yesterday that it was a pity a decision had been made by the Management Committee to award blazers instead of caps in the future to New Zealand Rugby representa-’ fives. “I think it is an awful shame that the caps should be tossed overboard,” said Mr Adams. ‘‘Blazers usually finish up in the garden.” Mr N. McKenzie (Hawkes Bay) ‘‘ criticised; the jerseys and shorts with which the All Blacks were provided last season. He said he hoped that in the future New Zealand teams would take the field more properly clad —with jerseys that fitted them properly and trousers most people were accustomed to looking at. Special prices in Table Games for this week at B. Dixon’s, >Ltd. —1/games for 9d, 1/6 games for 1/3, 2/games for 1/6. 2/6 games for 2/-, 3/6 games for 3/-, 4/6 games for 3/9, 5/ganies for 4/3, 7/6 games for 6/6. Hundreds to choose from. Secure these bargains now. —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’ Fir Trimmed Velour Coats 29/11. “We Sell for Less.” Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton aid Westport.—Advt.

“What a lovely pair of Nappa Gloves you have,” said hubby as he filled his pipe. “Yes, they are, I bought them because they are noted for serviceable wear.” But she was an honest wife and said with a smile: “Oh, they are very slightly marked, and I bought them at C. Smith’s Ltd., for 4/11 a pair. They usually sell for 10/6 a pair, so I must call in and tell Bessie before they are sold out.”—Advt. ,

It is now that we are beginning tc feel the first nip'of' winter—chilb mornings and even more chilly even* ings—just the very time we neeo 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. Mr. Forbes stated yesterday that he will appreciate a reply from Mr. Coates regarding the fusion offer before May 13, the date at which nominations .for the Hauraki by-election close. The United Party so far has not taken any steps to select a can-, didate.—rPress Assn.

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

What is perhaps a record for school attendance has been set up by Robert Mead, of Motupiko School, in the Nelson district. He attended schobl every time it was open during a period of ten years. On leaving, he received a special letter from the Nelson Education Board conveying its hearty congratulations on his splendid record. ' Messrs Gibbs’ “Aard” Motors excursion fares will certainly induce the travelling public to travel with the service that gives service. The Greymouth-Nelson fare is now reduced to £l/15/- single, and £2/17/6 re-turn.-Advt. The brilliant sunshine prevailing at Greymouth yesterday and to-day has been offset by a cold easterly wind, which has caused a heavy drop, .in temperature. With the thermometer registering only 38 degrees this morning Greymouth was the second coldest place in New Zealand, Bluff having a - lower temperature, by two degrees. Sunshine is reported through)out the Dominion to-day. ' ’ - - - Te Kinga and district residents! A plain and fancy dress children’s ball will be held at Te Kinga, May 9. — Advt. ■ , ■" ■ • It was reported in the newspapers recently that Messrs Price Brothers and Coy., Ltd., had made an announcement from their New-York-office to the effect that the price of newsprint would be reduced by five dollars per ton from May 1, 1931. The NewZealand agents of PVice Bros, have now received cabled advice that it is not contemplated any reduction will be made in the expo rt market-Press . Assn. The Nelson Education Board’s archie, tect, Mr. Leaper, met the chairman and secretary of the Ikamatua School Committee; yesterday, to fix the site for the-new school. The work to be done includes an up-to-date two-room- : cd schcpl, a shelter and wood shed, and a new fence and gates in front. The contract has been let to Mr. G. H. ■ Bell, of Nelson, who arrived last night, and will commence work or i Monday morning next. The old school is cold in the winter, so it is to be hoped the children will be in the new building before the worst of the weather commences. , > ■ Little interest is apparently beihg taken in the municipal elections at Grey mouth, to take place on Wednesday - next, and the prospects of candidates for the Borough Council and - Hospital Board are arousing evep less than the usual discussion. The Mayor (Mr. J. W. Greenslade) has informed candidates that the Town Hall will be available on Tuesday evening, and. that he is willing to preside, if they wish to address the electors. So far, no concerted alction has ,been taken, he said, and he does not know of any speakers. At .a meeting of the executive of ,the West Coast Coinpetitions Society, held yesterday afternoon, the following were appointed adjudicators for- the next Festival, which will commence on August 26 and. continue until September 3:— Oratory and Debating: Mr. W. * Meldrum, S.M. (Greymouth). Elocution: Mr. Barton Ginger (Wellington). Vocal and Instrumental Music: Mr, J. Crossley Clitheroe (Dunedin). Dancing: Miss Iris Mont- - gomery (Christchurch). A. letter was received from Messrs Chappel and Co., of Sydney, intimating that they were donating a gold medal tor an open vocal section, for their publication “Song of Songs.” In all cases prevention is better than cure. This is how it is that hundreds of people now keep a bottle of Parkinson’s Influenza Specific handy in case this much-feared and distressing complaint should assert itself. The treatment is easy. On the first symtoms —they are well known—headache, aching bones and general feeling of depression, sometimes accompanied with a sore throat and a slight fever; take a dose of the Specific and repeat every three or four hours till normal condition is resumed. It is wonderful - stuff. It gets to work straight away and in most cases a complete cure is effected in a few hours. It is’ put up in" a concentrated form, the dose is. a teaspoonful in a wine glass of water. Price 1/6 and 2/6, from Parkinson and Co. Keep a bottle by you—Advt.

Ripault’s Batteries, British and best, fitted while you wait at Baty’s Garage.—Advt. i. ■■ . ■ For easy start and good sparking, fit Ripault’s Batteries from Thos. B. Baty’s, Ltd.—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 condr tion and by best makers. Come early to B. Dixon Ltd., Tainui Street. — Advt. Job Purchase Sale Now on. All Wool White Colonial Blankets single bed 19/6, double bed 29/6-pair; Double bed White Honeycomb Quilts 8/11' and 9/11; White Twill Sheeting 54in. 1/6 yard, 80in 2/6 yard. “We Sell for Less.” Thorpy’s .Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton and Westport.—Advt. z •