LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 October 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An indication that the Government is inclined to view favourably the helping of New Zealand traders who are hard hit through the adverse exchange rate, as well as by the high duties imposed on foreign imports, was given by the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, Minister of Customs, in the House yesterday. There was an increase of thiee cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury Health District for the week ended noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week. No cases were reported from the West Coast district. The total of qases in the Canterbury district was 29. Mr F. Bennett, West Coast representative for the Crown Tailoring Company, Christchurch, regrets to inform clients that through indisposition ho has been compelled to return to Christchurch, but will return in about ten days’ time. —Advt-

“Soon the time will come when we will have to insist that windscreen wipers should travel the whole length of the screen,” said Mr F. K. Hunt, Coroner, at an inquest at Auckland, into the death of a passenger in a motor-car which collided with a meat van in Epsom on October 7. This comment by the Coroner was added to his verdict as a rider.

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

A definite hint that the government intends to proceed with the Broadcasting Bill was made in the House yesterday by the Prime Minister, who said the measure was being drafted, and was not quite ready to be proceeded with. It is understood that two or three minor amendments in no way affecting the principle of the Bill, are being made. —“Star” Special Service.

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.

Business at the refreshment service at the new Auckland railway station, which was discontinued a week ago by order of the Railways Board, has been resumed. Several members of the formei* staff were reengaged last Friday, and a start was made with putting the tearoom in order for business. This room has not been in use for some lime past, meals and light refreshments alike being served in the dining-room, which will not be opened under the new arrang-.--ment. The basement refreshment room, which is patronised by the staff as well as the public, resumed business last Monday.

So many people say: "So-and-So told me,” and this is why Dewar’s 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.

The financial cupboard of the State Advances Department is bare, and only In exceptional circumstances can applications for loans for new houses be approved, according to a statement made in the House by the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, Minister in Charge of the State Advances Office.

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

A Westport prospector showed a “Times” reporter a nugget of gold which he picked up in the Mokihinui River. The nugget weighed well over an ounce and contained a small quantity of quartz. It was waterworn, and was lying on top of the gravel la the riverbed, having apparently been recently brought down from the higher reaches of the river in a flood.

Women students at the Auckland University College, in the habit, of smoking, will in future, have to console themselves at home, or keep their cigarettes in cases while in the University building. Following a recommendation that the Professorial Board disapprove of women students smoking in the common room, the women’s committee has brought the ban into operation.— “Star” Special Service.

The usual lively proceedings at meetings of the Takapuna Borough Council, took a dramatic turn last evening, when a passage of arms between the Mayor (J. Guiniven) and a member (L. H. Titchener) culminated in the Mayor summoning a policeman. The action was taken through Titchener refusing to sit down when requested. The policeman arrived, but was informed by the Town Clerk that his services were not required, and a peaceful settlement was effected.— “Star" Special Service. Economise and ride in the latest Austin 7 Sedan. Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street. — Advt,

Two motor-cars came into collision at the corner of Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue (Christchurch) at 12.45 p.m. yesterday. Mrs. C. H. Orchard was driving along Papanui Road towards the city when a sedan car driven by Mr. J. M. Bunt, of Greymouth, coming out from Carlton Mill Road, struck her car, spun it completely round, and toppled it over on its left side. Mrs. Orchard was unhurt but was jammed in the car and had to be assisted out by means of a step-ladder placed through the door. The car was only slightly damaged, the windscreen being splintered and the spokes of the rear left wheel completely shattered. The left mudguard of Mr. Bunt’s car was badly dented, and the bumper-bar bent and twisted.

Christmas Greeting Cards, Calendars, and Fancy Leather Articles. AH products of New Zealand with New Zealand scenes and greetings thereon, especially suitable for sending to your friends at Home, await your inspection at B. Dixon, Tainui Street — Advt.

The Greyniouth and Cobden Volunteer Fir© Brigade teams will leave tomorrow afternoon for Westport, where they will compete at the annual demonstration of the West Coast Fire Brigades to be held at Victoria Square, Westport, on Saturday next. Six events are included in the demonstration, and the following trophies will be competed for: —Morley Cup (one-man event), Rose Cup (held by Greymouth), Otira Citizens’ Cup, and the Thompson, Grogan and Russell Shields. The Greymouth Brigade’s team is: Foreman Nelson, Firemen Grant, Molloy, Reynolds and McEnaney. Deputy-Superintendent White, and the secretary, Mr. J. Walton, will also make the trip to Westport. The Cobden team will be chosen.from the following, all of whom are making the trip:—Lieutenant Skeets, Foreman G. Anderson, Firemen G. Allen, J. -Allen, G. Williams, L. F. Anderson, E. Brailsford, F. Lindbom, R. Moore, W. Jackson, H. Lindbom, R. Haywood and L. Lind.

Ladies’ Hand Bags, representing the new season’s designs and colourings await your inspection at B. Dixon, Ltd., Tainui Street. Our value/? arc better and the prices lower thau 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 towu at B. Dixon, Tainui Street.—Advt.

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

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

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.