LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 May 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An extraordinary "Gazette” . was issued this morning, proroguing Parliament until Thursday, June 11. — Press Assn.

The latest recruit to the membership of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce, Mr A. I. Flett, speaking in reply to the welcome extended to him atj yeserday’s meeting, said that, a few years ago, he took a great interest dn commerce. He recalled the fact that he took commercial geography as an extra subject, and he "flew in” at the Civil Service examination, but “the poor old school teachers came a thud.” If they were told to draw a map of Ireland, and to mark the place where Bonnington’s Irish Moss came from, they would not pass.

New 6/- books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “The Conqueror,” by Heyer; “Winter Comedy,” by Thompson; “Seen Unknown,” by Jacob; “Love of Julie Borel” by Norris; “The Captive of Sahara” by Hull; “The Mormon Trail” by Robertson; “Trooper Fault” by Lambourne; “Single Handed” by Wheatley; “The Shorn Lamb” by Locke; “Big Money’"' by Wodehouse.— Advt. ' ' .

Two one-act plays, “Catherine Parr,” by Maurice Baring, and “The Princess and the Woodcutter,” by A. A. Milne, were presented at the Technical School, Greymouth, on Thursday evening, by the Form Four Dramatic Club. The productions were under the direction of Mrs. Dickson, and were thoroughly enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience. The stage was erected, and the scenery, lighting, and furnishing arranged by the girls of the home science class, and the boys of the. engineering class. The girls’ choir supplied a series of solos, choruses, duets, and quartettes. The soloists were Joyce Morris, Zona Elliott, Maeta Tainui, and Iris Burrell. The National Anthem was the concluding item of the evening.

..... It is now that are beginning tc feel the first nfp of winter—chilly mornings and even more chilly evenings—just the very time we need something of a cheerful spirit to buck us up. By keeping 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.

Severely-scalded legs were received by Mrs Hatton, wife of the railway overseer at Blackwater, Buller Gorge, when a kettle of boiling water slipped off the stove on Thursday. ; j

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

The heavy wind which was blowing yesterday morning was most intense towards Barrytown, a service car proceeding to Greymouth having its hood torn off by the force of the gale.

The Railway Deepartinent has placed orders for silver pine. sleepers, totalling 6000, among various cutters on the West Coast. This is the first order of the kind given for a considerable time. ' • * '

Holy Trinity Church.—First Communion to newly confirmed to-morrow (Sunday, May 40), 8 a'.m.—Advt.

Winter may nqw be said, to have arrived at Greymbuth. The past few nights have been decidedly cold, and the “barber” has been drifting,through the gorge, ensuring also chilly mornings. The lowest temperature so far this winter was registered this morning, the thermometer reading being 36 degrees at nine o’clock.

For all classes of .picture-framing in oak, gilt, and compo, call at Inkster’s, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. .

The Governor-General has rece dved from Mr Hiat Baker, of Almondsbury, I Gloucestershire, England, whose son,' Michael Baker, was killed -at the Masonic Hotel, Napier, by the earthquake on February 3, a cheque for 100 guineas, as ,a contribution, to. the Earthquake Relief Fund, in token of gratitude and appreciation for all the. trouble that was taken to find his son. —Press Assn. , ; ,■ ■; ; ■' ■ 1 •' • - • - Business men tell us that the cause of financial depression, is that people are not spending, but how can they spend and save for the.. Oddfellows’ Ball at Blackball on May 22nd.—Advt. Appearing at the Kumara Court yesterday, before Mr A. B. Spiers, J,R., Sarah Pierson,, married, was charged that, on or about May 3, 1931, at Greymouth, well knowing the contents; she did cause George Clark, Chief Postmaster at Greymouth, 'to receive a note in writing, threatening ‘to burn the Kumara Post Office, unless U. certain suggestion were acceded to. At the request of Detective-Sergeant Holmes, accused was remanded to appear at Greymouth oh May 18. Bail, which was forthcoming, was fixed at self £5O, and two sureties of £5O each.

The Red Cross Ambulance will be in attendance at on May 22. as it is possible that the' stampede to the Oddfellows* Ball will cause several casualties. —Advt. /

In every family during the winter months some of the members suffer from coughs and colds. In most cases, if taken in time, further trouble, is easily checked by the use of Parkin- z son’s Lime Syrup. This is a typical family cough remedy, is suitable for old and young, is pleasant to take, and most effective in use, immediately allaying all bronchial irritation" and (■soothing the membranes of the throat and lung passages, it. should be in every household ready for use when required. Sold by Parkinson and Co., chemists, Greymouth, in four sizes, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, and 2/6; also procurable from chemists and stores. —Advt.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following correspondence relating to the Buller Electorate:— From the Minister of Education (7/5/31): —“I am pleased to inform you that, in response to my represen- , tations, the Canterbury Education Board has expressed its willingness to hand over the old school building at Blackball to the School Baths Committee. In view of the fact that, the ''baths will be available for the use of the school children and for their instruction in 1 swimming, I have decided to grant the request of the Committee for the use of material from the old school building.’’ From the Minister of Health (6/5/31):—“I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th inst. regarding the request of the Brunnerton Borough Council for separate representation on the Grey Hospital Board. I shall be glad to go into this matter immediately and will advise you later.” •

Free Chance for £2ooo:—For every 20/- spent at A. E. Kilgour’s during the month of May, a Golden Key Art Union ticket will be given free. Shop direct with A. E. Kilgour, bookseller, stationer, radio piano, gramophone dealer, Mawhera Quay; ’phone 259. — Advt.

Velvets are all the rage for the coming season, and in these hard times no lady in Greymouth need bb 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.

The Latest Novels by popular authors:—“Only Anne” by Isabel Clarke; “One Month at Sea” by Ruby M. Ayres; “Dust” by Marie Bjelke Petersen; “The Wounded Name” by D. K. Broster; price 2/6 each; “The Knot” by Joan Sutherland; “Flood-Tide” by Olive Wadsley; “The King’s Widow” by Mrs Baillie Reynolds; “Kazan; the Wolf Dog” by James Curzon; “The Elusive Four” by William Le Quex; “The Black Knight” by Ethel M. Dell; price 1/9 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer/ Mawhera Quay.—Advt.