LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 May 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Wellington telegram stated that the “Discovery” left this morning for London.

The flag was flying on public buildings at Greymouth to-day, in recognition of the 21st anniversary of the accession of King George V.

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next, May 10, at Te Kinga 8 a.m., and at Rotomanu, 10.30 a.m. —Advt.

first offender for drunkenness, who was arrested at Greybiouth yesterday, was convicted and discharged to-day, by Mr A. Naylor, J.P.

The Auckland Education Board today decided to call upon all married women teachers under its jurisdiction to show cause, individually, why they should not receive three months’ notice of termination of their appoint: ments. About 130 teachers are affected. —Press Assn.

Harold: I wonder. Pauline: Wonder what? Harold: If 1 will be the lucky one to take you to the Oddfellows’ Ball at Blackball on May 22. — Advt.

It is • extremely doubtful if either body of enthusiasts at present championing the Wednesday or Saturday half-holiday is aware of the fact that Invercargill was the second town in the Dominion to adopt the institution of observing a half-holiday (says the {‘Southland Times”). Invercargill’s choice was Wednesday, but Timaru, the first town, favoured Thursday.

Hair cutting price reduced to 1/3 at Eddie Flood’s, Mackay Street. Three chairs. No waiting. - Excellent service.—Advt.

There was a decrease of three cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases in the Canterbury and West Coast for’ the week ended noon Ob' Monday, as compared with the previous week. There were 17 cases last week as follows: —Canterbury: Scarlet fever, -2; diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 7; puerperal sepsis, 1; erysipelas, 1; tetanus, 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, 3. There were two deaths in the Canterbury district, one each from tuberculosis and from tetanus. /

Te Kinga and district residents! A plain and fancy dress children’s ball will be held at Te. Kinga, May 9. — Advt.

A total distance of about 100,000 miles has been flown in about 1600 flying hours by machines owned by the Auckland Aero Club in the past 12 months, according to a calculation made by the instructor to the club, Flight-Lieutenant D. M. Allen. On one occasion the club had seven machines in use, but the average number had been four, Mr. Allen said. Twentythree pupils, including two women, had gained their licenses, Entitling the club to the full amount of the Government subsidy, £5OO, which had been collected.

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

The action of the Wellington police in stopping people who were gathering in the wreckage cast ashore from the steamer Progress, brings., the law on the subject of flotsam ana jetsam into prominence. Jetsam defines goods which are cast into the sea from a ship, whether to lighten the vessel in danger or from other causes, and which sink. If the owner cannot 'be found, jetsam belongs to the finder. That also applies to ligan, which term defines goods sunk under the surface, but attached to a cork or buoy so that they can be recovered. Flotsam is the term for. goods or wreckage cast up on land after a wreck. All unclaimed flotsam is the property of the State.

Velvets are al Ithe rage for the coming season, and in these hard times no lady in Greymouth need be without a smart Velvet Frock. Can you imagine 36in. Floral Velvets for 4/11 a yard? Call in your first opportunity or make use of our Mail Order Department.— C. Smith Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt.

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.

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., Tainui Street.—Advt.

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 ?>/-, 4/6 games for 3/9, 5/games 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’ Fu r Trimmed Velour Coats 29/11. “We Sell for Less.’’ Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton aid Westport.—Advt.

Kilgour’s Specials:—4oo page writ ing Pads, good bank paper 1/- each. 300 page writing Pads, good bank paper 9d each. Floral Bouquet Complexion Soap 1/- box. Rexona Soap 1/3 per tablet. Safety Cap Lever Filling Burnhams Fountain Pens, assorted colours with clips, 2/6 and 4/6. Special Brilliant Brooches 1/6, 1/11, 2/6 to 3/6. Latest necklets 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 2/11, to 8/6. Parchment Electric Light Shades, dainty design, and colourings, 4/11, 5/6 to 7/11. Fireside Stamp Packets 3d, 6d, 1/-, to 2/6 per packet. Bath Salts-1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 3/6 to 7/6. Special glass floral vases 2/-, 2/6, to 3/6. Old Dutch Pottery large assortment. Special Briar Pipes 1/6 to 3/6. Bring along your films for developing and printing. Lowest prices 1/9, 2/-. —A. E. Kilgour, Book-J seller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.' Phone 259, —Advt. 1

. ■ It is now that w® are beginning .to feel the first nip of mornings and even more chilly evenings—just the vqry time we 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.

Our Bealey correspondent telegraphed this morning:—River and creeks low, road through to Christchurch in good order, weather fine.

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

A report received last evening by the Greymouth Harbour Board stated that 318 cases of honey had been graded in the Board’s store, of which two . were rejected and 316 w'ere shipped. , •

No doubt the most important event before the General Election will be the Oddfellows’ Ball at Blackball, Friday, May 22.—Advt.

Considerable difficulty is being experienced on the West Coast thife year in the collection of the heavy traffic tax on motor Vehicles. Owing to" the depression in the .various industries, many motor lorries uare parked in their owners’ garages, waiting for the financial clouds to roll by. As, a result of his visits to various parts of the district during the, past few days, Traffic Inspector A. J. Sloss remarked on the small amount of motor traffic of all descriptions now on the , roads. During a trip to Hokitika, he passed only one car in the thirty-five miles, and only two were encountered on the return journey to Greymouth. The depression is evidently affecting private owners, as well as business' firms. When motorists are called upon to re-license their ears this month, it is more than likely that many of them-will prefer to give the vehicles a rest, rather than pay the fees dire. ’ Sports Goods at Reduced Prices! Complete stock of Hockey Sticks. Shin Pads, Balls, Rubnefs, Golf Bags. 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. . . Job Purchase Sale Now on. - All Wool White Colonial Blanke.ts single bed 19/6, doiibld bed 29/6 pair; Double bed White Honeycomb Quilts 8/11 and 9/11; White Twill Sheeting 54iu. 1/6 yard, 80in 2/6 yard. “We Sell for Less.” Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, 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.

Carpets and rugs are the beginning of wisdom in furnishing a hdme. They are the keystone of harmqny, and when chosen wisely always denote taste and individuality on the patt of the home lover. Carpets ,9ft by 9ft ; 9ft by 10ft Gin, 9ft by 12ft from . £4/10/-; Runners 27in, 3ft and 4ft 6in . from 5/6 per yard. Rugs, a hugA assortment from 15/- each. Let JVhite’.s attend to your wants in floor coverings. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt. No joint in your body is safe if you are subject to cohls, so why take risks when C. Smith’s Ltd. have purchased a huge stock of Men’s warm PyjamaSy and the price, is only 6/11 a pair. Then again, what about a nice warm, allwool Travelling Rug for 12/6? Other specials for this week in the Men’s Department are All Wool Kaiapoi Suits 39/6 and Men’s Shirts in black and white stripes for 3/11. Call to-day before we are sold out.— C. Smith Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt. . *