LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 October 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

About 10.45 o’clock on Satuylay evening last, a plate glass window at Miss Lesley Marshall’s ladies’ hair dressing saloon, Boundary Street, was shattered with a resounding crash, but by the time the occupants of the building could investigate, there was no sign of anyone in the street. It is considered that the damage was caused either by a clumsy attempt at burglary, or, as is more likely, by a fracas in the street. The window was insured.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of the West Lodge, U-A.O.D-, will be held to-night.—Advt.

While at repair work on the Awautuna dredge, on Friday evening, a heavy wire hawser slipped and in whipping caught Mr. Alex King, senr., on the face badly fracturing his upper jaw. His son, with Mr. Pettigrew, helped him to a car and conveyed him to the Westland Hospital where he was in a precarious state for a while. Today, however, he is much improved. Strange to say, he did not lose consciousness (telegraphed our Hokitika correspondent).

Hear Harold Prescott, operatic, tenor, and St. Patrick’s Choir' in the Town Hall next Sunday night.—Advt.

A conference was held at Christchurch yesterday, in an endeavour to reach a settlement in connection with the deadlock at the Dobson mine. The conference was arranged by Mr. C. C. Davis, Chairman of Directors of the Grey Valley Collieries, Ltd., acting on a telegram from the Minister of Mines (Mr. D. Jones). The miners were represented by Messrs J. Smeaton, A. McLagan, W. Barber, and W. Purdy. The negotiations continued until yesterday afternoon, but, so far, a settlement has not been announced. Speaking of a “Star” reporter, Mr. McLagan, who returned from Christchurch last night, stated that proposals were discussed for the reduction of mining costs, but details were not available for publication. A Press Association telegram, to-day, from Christchurch, stated that the men’s representatives had returned to the West Coast to submit proposals to the Union, which the Company hopes the men will accept.

See the latest Austin 7 at Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street. —Advt.

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

School committees are reminded that A. E- Kilgour has just opened up a large range of prize books. Special discount allowed to all schools. Inspection invited.—A. E. Kilgour’s, the shop for presents and prizes.—Advt.

Housewives from all parts of the district are taking advantage of paying cash at the Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road. Just imagine sausages 3d lb. Prime roast beef (rolled) 7d lb. Save our cash coupons. All meat killed at Grey Abattoirs. —Advt.

So many people say: told me,” and this is’ why Dewar'g Imperial Whisky is increasing in popularity all over the world. “Quality like truth commends,” so it is quite obvious why discriminating tastes are choosing Dewar’s Whisky, and why it is served on all occasions. It is mild and yet spirited—thoroughly matured, eliminating all taste of rawness, it is really the “daddy” of all Scotch whisky.—Griffen and Smith, agents, Greymouth and Westport.—Advt.

Following the precedents set by other bodies of professional men, the Institute of Surveyors at the annual meeting which has just been concluded resolved to reduce the scale of charges for professional services by ten per cent.

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

Though two months have elapsed since the murder of Edwin John Blakeway on August 23, no solution of the mystery has yet been found. Detectives, assisted by members of the police force, are still working on the case under the supervision of Inspector Harvey. They have gone over a wide area and careful investigations have recently been made at the scene of the crime, where much of the grass and undergrowth has been removed and the earth sieved, -while the scene has been constantly under the vigil of police officers. Rumours of arrests have been current since the tragedy but one and all have been disproved. The date of the inquest has. not been fixed.

The official opening of the Greymouth Bowling Club will take place, on Wednesday next. A cordial invitation is extended to the public and to visiting bowlers. —Advt. i I

Unemployment stamps were bought more freely last month, than ‘ during August, with a corresponding rise in the amount raised by tax. The stamps sold during September , totalled £36,000, as compared with £32,500 sold in August, an increase of £3500, or more than 10 per cent. The amounts paid directly into the Post Office un-z der the section of the Act providing for payments of £ 5 or more to be made in cash, and the tax paid by the staffs of the Post and Telegraph Department were £14,200, making the total amount which passed through the, Post Office £50,200. It is .estimated that the amounts collected from the staffs of the other Government Departments would bring the total monthly yield to £52,500. When the tax was imposed, the Minister for Finance believed that it would produce £40,000 a month, so that the estimated surplus over Budget anticipations for the was £12,500.

The changeable weather we are now experiencing, wet and cold alternating with heat and sunshine, is very trying to anyone not of a robust constitution, and no doubt accounts for the amount of sickness now prevalent in this district. One of the finest. safeguards is Parkinson’s Quinine and Iron Wine. This wellknown tonic invigorates thd system, giving tone and strength, braces up the nerves, and supplies the fighting force necessary to repel trouble caused by sudden changes of temperature. There is no doubt it is the finest tonic going. Price 2/6 and 4/6 from Parkinson and Co., Chemists, Greymouth.—Advt.

Judgment for plaintiff by default, with costs, was given at Greymouth today, by Mr. W. Meldrum, S.M., in the following cases: — A.. M. Carroll (Ketr tlo Bros) v. Dora Mullins, £74 6s Id, costs £4 Is 2d; J. Owen v. W. Greer, £1 6s 6d, costs 8/-; Commissioner.of Taxes v. Charles George Taylor, £1 13s Bd, costs 10/-; Mary McDonald v. J; Anderson, £27 10s, costs £4 3s 6d; Greymouth Evening “Star” Co., Ltd., v. T. B. Gillooly, £8 11s Bd, costs £1 Ils 6d; Westland Timber Workers’ Union v. S. Stewart, £4 2s, costs £1 3s 6d; same V. S. Tidd, £3 2s, costs £1 3s 6d; same v. K. Craig, £5 2s, costs £1 10s Cd; same v. G. Pfahlert, £4 2s, costs £1 5s 6d. On a judgment summons, Albert Tunstall was ordered to pay forthwith to J. P. Gamble, £7, with 15/6 solicitor’s fee, in default 14 days’ imprisonment, E. O’Brien was ordered to pay to the Westland Timber Workers’ Union forthwith, £4 12s 6d, in default seven days’ imprisonment, warrant not to issue so long as debtor pays £1 per fortnight, with the first payment on or before November 11.

The Best Light Car is the Austin 7. Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street. —Advt.

Economise and ride in the latest Austin 7 Sedan. Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street.—Advt.

Ladies’ Hand Bags, representing the new season’s designs and colourings await your inspection at B. Dixon, Ltd., Tainui Street. Our values are better and the prices lower than elsewhere. —Advt.

New Season's Goods:—The latest production in Ladies’ Bead Necklets now opened. All new colours and designs. Prices from' 9d to 4/6 each. Largest selection in.town at B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Christmas is approaching. A new suit to measure for £4/5/-. We guarantee the fit. A great line in Men’s Navy Serge Box Suits for £3/9/6. Boys’ Navy Blue Serge Suits just the thing for hard wear. Only 29/6, in all sizes. Spot cash. — C. Smith Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.

Latest Annuals. Chums, Boys and Girls’ Own Annuals, Warnes Picture Reading Book, Warnes Happy Book, Warnes Pleasure Books for Boys and Girls. My Travel Book by Land, Sea and Air, Nursery Tales and Stories, The Wonder Book of Aircraft, Inventions, Animals, Railway, Ships, Soldiers, Empire, Navy, Flip the Frog Annual, Mickey the Mouse Annual. Large range of Picture Books. Inspection invited.—A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer, Fancygoods Dealer, Mawhera Quay. 'Phone 259.—Advt.