LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 July 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A donation of several pairs of boots has been made by Messrs R. Hannah and Co., to the Mayor’s fund for the relief of unemployed at Greymouth.

“What we want in Parliament is men who will say what they mean and mean what they say,” said a member of the North Taranaki branch of the Farmers’ Union at New Plymouth. “They wouldn’t be in Parliament if they did that,” rejoined the chairman.

Three more Blackball miners, fined in connection with the recent demonstration, were arrested yesterday for non-payment of fines, preferring to serve seven days’ imprisonment. It is stated that the fines imposed on the women defendants have been paid by the Miners’ Union.

Owing to a tree, brought down by the strong wind last evening, falling across a power-line leading to the James Mine, the mine was rendered idle today. Rep airs were carried out. to the line to-day, and it. is expected that, the mine will be working as usual to-mor-row.

For two years the Wanganui Automobile Association has conducted headlight, testing in the different centres in its district. In the first testing last year 439 cars were dealt with by the service officer, and about 170 this year. Out of the total there were only seven cars that had the lights correctly adjusted.

Housewives from all parts of the town and district are flocking to the Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road. Why? Because of the prices. This week prime sides of mutton 9/-. Sausages 3d per lb for cash and carry. The primest only.—Advt.

In the early hours of yesterday morning a large boarding-house at Millerton owned by the AVestport Coal Company and occupied by Mrs Auld, was totally destroyed by fire. There were about 10 boarders in the house at the time and they all escaped. Practically nothing was saved. The premises next door were threatened, but were saved by hanging wet blankets and mattresses over the fence to protect it. —AVestport Times.

C. Smith’s Ltd. Winter Sale will be continued as a popular bargaingiving event. Every department has bargains of outstanding merit, and a visit to this popular store will be amply repaid. Children’s English Felt Hats are selling at less than wholesale price, and our Millinery Department have reduced all millinery half marked price.—Advt.

“The health of the people of North Taranaki during the last six months was never better,” stated a leading Now Plymouth doctor to the “News.” Asked for the reason, he said that, generally 'speaking, the people were living more plainly, were eating more sparingly, were going to bed earlier, and indulging in less extravagance and indulgence. In short, they were living simpler and more natural lives. Inquiries of a leading chemist confirmed this view. The business of this dispensary, which catered largely foi;- lodge prescriptions had fallen away tremendously during the past few months. It was not that money had to be found for the prescriptions, as the members were entitled to free service. The fact seemed apparent that people were better in health than heretofore.

“Told Through the Ages,” series of books, bound in neat brown dormatoii bindings with gilt ornamentation 5/a volume, just the right book for the reader’s bookshelf. The whole series comprise 25 different books. Here are a few different ones as an indication of the style included. —“Stories from Greek Tragedy,” by Havel; “Women of the Classics,” by Sturgeon; “Famous Voyages of Great Discoveries,” by Wood; “The Story of the Renaissance,” by Hudson. “Stories from the Aeneid,” by Havel; “Legends of Greece and Rome,” at B. Dixon’s, Ltd.—Advt.

Circumstances which both the magistrate and counsel agreed were unique in their experience were revealed during the hearing of a motor collision case in the Magistrate’s Court at Invercargill. One, of the principals of the plaintiff company entered the box to give evidence and counsel asked the usual formal questions to establish identity, including the query, “You are a registered company?” and was much surprised to receive a negative reply. Counsel immediately remarked. “But you use the word limited after your company?” Witness. replied, “Yes, we secured special permission from the Minister.” Later, counsel fqr the plaintiff asked leave to amend the title used in the claim 1o include the names of the individuals trading as the company named. He explained he had ascertained that the law provided that it was not an offence to use the word "limited.” but if was an offence for a limited liability company not to use it. All parties agreed that this was the first occasion on which the facts had come under their notice.

Wherever men congregate, at clubssocial functions, dinners etc., and good fellowship is exchanged, it is only natural that the “Spirit” proffered should be fitting to the occasion. So it is Quite obvious that only the very best of “Spirits” can be offered, and this is the 'sole reason why Dewar’s Imperial "Whisky is always chosen for these occasions. Its sterling qualities have placed it high in the estimation of those who discriminate —its palatable tang has gained favour throughout the whole world. Order it without hesitation. Messrs Griffen and Smith, agents, Greymouth and Westport.—Advt.

Mr. J. O'Brien is asking the Minister of Railways whether he will take steps to rectify the grave overtime anomalies which the first division railwaymen suffer, by reason of the operation of wage cuts. —“Star” Special Service.

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

In answer to an urgent question by Mr J. A. Nash, Mr Forbes said yesterday, in the House, tlikt the matter of making some provision for those who are unable to meet payments of interest and principal to the State Advances Department, was receiving consideration. —Press Assn.

Intelligently anticipating the . cold, draughty conditions on the stage at the Town Hall last evening, one prominent lady member of the Greymouth Philharmonic Society filled her hotwater bag, and took it along with her. She occupied a front seat on the stage, and no doubt derived considerable comfort by sitting on the bottle. Her cue came for a solo, and she rose, leaving the red flannel cover of the bottle in full view. The lady occupying the next chair lost no time in getting the bottle out of sight, but this was not accomplished before chuckles arose from observant members of the audience.

The cost oi 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 becomes increasingly evident as the years go by, and no repainting is needed.—Dispatch Foundry Co., agents.—Advt.

An unusual incident took place during the Greymouth Philharmonic Society's presentation of the concert version of “Talcs of Hoffman,” at the’ Town Hall last evening, and, as a result, Mr. H. Bringezu achieved a unique distinction for a male vocalist at Greymouth. Several of the ladysoloists received bouquets, which were handed up from the body of the hall by the conductor (Mr. T. F. Savage). Mr. Bringezu took part in a number of solo items, and at the conclusion of one duet, received a tribute as well as his partner. It took the form of a box of cigars, embellished with pink ribbon. The surprised look on Mr. Bringezu’s countenance set the audience off in hearty laughter.

Any information required in Radios call and consiilt our expert service man. A. E. Kilgour, agent for the New Gulbransen, Airline and Philco Radio Sets. Prices £26/10/-, £29 10/-, £47/10/-, £5O. The new Gulbransen Radio Phonograph Combination, short wave £B5. Easy terms arranged.—A. E. Kilgour, gramophone, radio and music dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Look! It’s here. The new Baby Grand Philco. The first fine real, performing, full-toned Screen Grid Radio offered at such a price., Seven tubes, three Screen Grid, electric dynamic speaker, £26/10/-. Write, wire, or 'phono 259 for demonstration to A. E. Kilgour. Philco West Coasfagent. Expert service man employed. Twelve months’ service rendered free.—Advt.

Latest 2/6, 4/6 and 6/- v Novels. “Joshua’s Vision” by Locke, “The Sale” by Joan Conquest, “A Wild Bird,” by Maud Diver,” “Mistress of Ceremonies” by “Strange,” “Lucretia Lombard” by K. Norris, “Simon Called Peter” by Keable, “Recompense,” by Keable. “Steam Boat Gold” by Ogden, “Bullets in the Sun” by Horton, “The Vintage of Yon-Yee” by Miln. —A. E. Kilgour’,s Mawhera Quay.—Advt. Latest novels and Reprints at B. Dixon’s, Ltd.—“ The Road Back,” by Remarque; “On the Spot,” by Wallace; "The Master Key” by Moberley; “Pacific Gold” by Stackpoole; ■ “Oa Forsyte Change,” by Galsworthy, 6/each. “Chariot Wheels,” by . Thompson; “The Spy,” by Horler”; “The Gold Wolf,” by Bennett; “Limitations,” by Bensen, 3/6; “Gone North,” by Seltzer; “The Splendid Crime,” by Goodchild, 2/6 each. —Advt. Buy your bedding at Burnett White’s. They have the mattresses that bring the gift of sleep. You 11 spend a large portion of your life in bed, and it is just as easy to secure a healthy sleep, as it is to be awake. * The secret is simply in our special bedding. Kapoc, wool, flock, all of the best, and at absolutely unbeatable prices. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher.—-Advt. Books you may want? —“Very Young Verses,” by Mihfe 3/-; “Hidden Wealth and Hiding People,” by Terry 15/-; “The Story of Princess Elizabeth,” by Ring, 3/6; “Daily Power,” a collection of wise thoughts and golden sayings, 3/s “A Richer Dust,” by Jameson, 8/6; “The Menu Book,” by Senn, 12/6; “Every Man His Own Mechanic,” a complete guide to all constructive and decorative work, 7/6; “The Wrinkle Book,” containing 10,000 hints on 1,000 subjects, procurable at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. —Advt.

If ever it was necessary for people of limited means to conserve carefully and to spend wisely it is now. We not only need real va'lu'e but quality for our money, as in most cases incomes are lower and conse quently we must save the 10 per cent. cut. You can save another 20 per cent, hy visiting C. Smith’s Ltd. Winter Sale, as prices are absolutely slaughtered in every department. —Advt.