LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 September 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Arrested by Constable E. J. C. Hay in Greyniouth this morning on a warrant issued from Hamilton for wife desertion, Lewis Edward Gray, later appeared before the Magistrate s Court, and'on’the application of Constable Hay, was remanded till Monday.

Miss Thelma Leeming (late of Christchurch), has commenced dressmaking in Webster’s building, Upper Mawhera Quay. Satisfaction assured. —Advt.

Noticing smoke issuing from a small shed standing next to the Harbour Board offices, almost directly opposite the police station, Inspector Fitzpatrick yesterday afternoon instructed Constable Paterson to investigate the cause. The constable ran across to the shed, and on opening the door discovered that a cushion in the baby Austin car belonging to Mr W. B. Gilbert was afire. He removed it before any damage was sustained to thQ car, and so prevented what might have resulted in the destruction of the machine, and the shed.

Credit is due to Mr H. Ashurst, through tho success (in the recent Competitions) of his youngest pupil Lewis Sharman, who has had only 12 month’s tuition. He gained second place (tied) being one point below the winner in the Violin Section undey 13 years.—Advt."

At a meeting of the Point Elizabeth Medical Association held, in Greymouth this morning, the Question of the doctor’s salary was discussed. It had previously been decided by the Ruuanga members that the salary be reduced by ten per cent. A branch meeting at Rewanui last Thursday decided by a large majority against any reduction, and at Greymouth to-day a similar motion was carried by a threefourths majority, so that the doctor’s salary will remain as at present. Several complaints were received at this, morning’s meeting in reference to the treatment of patients at the Greymouth Hospital, and it was decided to forward these on for discussion at the next Board meeting.

This unsettled weather, one day fine and two days wet, with occasional showers, bright sunshine, hot and cold snaps strangely intermingled makes it a somewhat difficult matter to dress to suit Nature’s varying moods. If one arrays oneself in light summer toggery, in expectation of a fine, bright, warm day, and before noon the clouds gather, the, thermometer falls 15 or 30 degrees, and a cold rain comes on, it probably means a chill and a cold and a. touch, of influenza. ft is therefore, advisable to keep a bottle of Parkinson’s Influenza Specific handy, and as soon as the first symptoms of influenza manifest themselves (the cold shivers and sneezing) take a dose at once. It is a reliable preparation, in a. convenient form, and is put up. in 1/6 and 2/6 bottles, which will be sent post free anywhere on receipt of price.—Advt.

An Austin 7 is cheaper than walking. Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street. ■—Advt.

Dean’s Hygienic Stuffing new Dolls for 1931: Dorreen Dolls, Lido Lady, Duchess Dolls, Willow Pattern Dolls, Modern Dolls, Wendy Wig Dolls, Ta Ta Dolls, Dinky Dolls, etc. Join A. E. Kilgour’s Christmas Club and have one of these beautiful dolls put aside. —Advt.

At social functions, times whea friends meet even at hotel bars, th® pronounced preference for Dewars imperial Whisky is becoming morenoticeable each day. Almost every man who drinks whisky is aware that the name “Dewar’s” stands for a high-class quality Scotch Whisky consistently maintained, and this fact alone is tending to encourage a popularity- so far unheard of. in the whisky world. 'Be sure, always specify Dewar’s Imperial for the. best of good spirits Griffen and Smith, agents, Greymouth and Westport. Advt.

The body discovered at Bruce Bay, South Westland on Thursday (a New Plymouth wire states) is that of Alfred Therkle.sson (not Brockleton, at first reported). His age was 43, and his parents live at New Plymouth.

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

While Mark Twain was editor, of a Missouri paper, a subscriber wrote to him saying that he had found a spider in his paper and asking* Mark whether this was a sign of good or bad luck. The following was the reply of the well-known humorist: “Old Subscriber: Finding a spider in your paper was neither good luck nor bad for you. The spider was merely looking over our paper to see who was not advertising, so that he could go to that factory or store, spin his, web across the door and lead a life of undisturbed peace ever afterward.”

Got a stiff job on hand? 'A bulky load to tackle. Then Bedford you want. See this new English Truck on show at Schaef’s. Garage, Bedford and Vauxiiall distributors, Mackay Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

Efforts are to be made to organise , a fire preyention week in.every part': of New Zealand towards the end of the year, and the week beginning on 1 23rd November has been suggested as 'a suitable time. Arrangements have ' been made for a series of talks on fire prevention to be broadcast from the four principal radio stations forwards the end of this month, and commercial organisations are to be asked to assist. A series of lessons in the schools on fire prevention will probably be one of the features of the movement.

Bedford. —The English Truck New Zealand has waited for; now on display for two days’ only,’ at Schaef’s Garage, Mackay Street. Bedford and Vauxhall distributors - for the West Coast. —Advt.

A letter which a returned soldier in Dunedin recently received from the Income Tax Department in Wellington makes one wonder 1 if that Department is-aware that a war smarted in 1914 and that a large number of men, many of whom were .killed and injured, went from New Zealand hs, combatants (states a Dunedin correspondent). The position is that the , ex-soldierzwas asked to submit a return of his income to the Department. .As he was injured badly at the war 'lie is in receipt of a pension- and, in addition, of an economic pension because of his inability to perforjn ordinary work as a result of his disabilities. His return, which was duly forwarded, included those, items. ' Now he has received a letter from the Department which asks him “to explain more fully the item ‘economic ; • pension,’ stating for what it was granted and by whom.” J

Now a range of new, sturdy trucks, just right for the work you’ve got todo. They are Bedfords, built at Luton, England, in the tradition of the famous British “Heavies”—two-ton models with wheelbases of 157 in and 131 in and a ton model' yvith wheelbase of 131 in. Frames of heayy gauge structure steel to take the load. Big, heavy, rear axles to take the drive. Dual re'ar wheels, on 2-ton models, to grip the road; and a trusty 26 h.p. engine; with a four bearihg crankshaft, to lay hold of a full load and pull it easily along the road, up the hills, across farm fieflds —anywhere. As this truck is sold it will be on display for two days' only at Schaef’s Garage, Mackay Street, Greymouth.—Advt. i’ ■ • Join A. E. Kilgour’s Christmas Club. Pay in what you like and take out what you like. Liberal discount allowed to all taking advantage now. A. E. Kilgour, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. —Advt. We have just received a consignment of Men’s Grey Stetson Felt Hats which have , been specially reduced; from 55/- to 22/6 each for cash.—-C. Smith, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth.— Advt. New Bead Necklets open for inspection at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street, All the latest in design and colouring. Prices from 1/- to 8/6 each. Also new styles in Ladies’ Bracelets, aJI latest colours from 1/3 to 3/6. Your inspection is invitd'd.—Advt.

' Wo are still in the lead for quality meat at the lowest prices. Sausages 3d lb. Sides prime fresh mutton 4d lb. Rolled corned beef 6d lb. All meat killed at Grey Abattoirs. For cash and carry. Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road. ‘Phone 456.—Advt.

Table Games of all kinds and in all sizes. Latest • productions, also old favourites to suit child or adult. Prices range from 1/- to d.9/6 each. These lines were bought before the extra customs duty was brought iu, and you get the benefit at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

We have just opened up a large shipment of Happi Silks in all the latest shades, which include lavender, rose, nigger, coral, nil, red, gold, apple green, saxe, ivory, and black.— Wonderful value at 1/3 yard.—C. Smith, Ltd., .drapers, Greymouth.— Advt. i Economise and ride in the . latest Ailstin 7 Sedan. Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street. —Advt. The world’s Best Light Car is the Austin 7. Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street.—Advt.