LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 October 1931, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Our Healey correspondent telegraphed this morning: Road good through to Christchurch. River and creeks low. Weather fine.

Goods to the value o£ approximately £44, including men’s wear and two suitcases, were stolen from the premises of Hallenstein Bros., Mawhera Quay, on Thursday night or early yesterday morning. One of the front doors of the shop was ingeniously forced, and the burglary was not discovered until the premises wqre opened for business* yesterday morning. All roads will lead to the Town Hall, on November 17. Keep the evening free. —Advt.

In reply to'a question, yesterday, the Prime' Minister (Mr. Forbes) stated that the amendment proposed to be made by. the Government to the Broadcasting Bill, would not in any way affect the principle of the measure. The object of the alterations was to make legislation more workable, it was expected that the re-drafted bill would be available for consideration of the House on Monday next. —“Star” Special Service.

The Show of Shows. Town Hall, November 17. Keep the evening free. ' —Advt. "

The scarcity of coal and timber orders has reflected greatly on the earning of Greymouth watersiders, who have experienced a. lean period for several months. As no Union Company boats are due till Friday, the prospects for next week are practically'nil, so far as wage earning facilities go. The Kanna and Kartigi are next due to part load coal, but what is required for the watersiders to earn a reasonable wage is an Australian timber boat at least once a fortnight.

A butcher at Gonville, Wanganui, was the victim of an impudent theft recently. He took his horse to the blacksmith and had two hind shoes put on. The horse was placed in a paddock, and on the next occasion when the butcher went to use the animal he noticed that some person had stolen the shoes. The removal was done by one who knew something about shoeing horses, for the nails had been skilfully drawn without damaging the hoof.

So many. people say: , *So*a»d-S‘J told me,” and this zis 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 ate 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 Liverpool mine will be idle on Monday. The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange Hotel, Reefton. Only the best stocked. —Advt. ' After stopping at Herbert Street railway crossing at 10.5 o’clock this morning to wait until the • express from Hokitika had passed, Mr Joe James, who was driving one of r Messrs Ogilvie and Company’s lorries, then moved off across the lines to have the lorry struck by -an engine returning to the Elmer Lane yards. The lorry was badly smashed about the rear woodwork, and. the back wheels were severely twisted, but the driver escaped injury. As his view was obstructed by the express, he did not notice the engine approaching in the opposite direction.

The management of Riversdale Dairy Supplies wish to announce to the residents of Greymouth and district that Snowflake, the real - ice l cream, can now be. obtained from the leading restaurant parlours in Greymouth and district. —Advt,

A proposal to institute the rationing of woi’k in lieu of retrenchment ' among the traffic staff of the Auckland Transport Board, was rejected by 514 votes to 347. Commenting on the result, the Chairman of the Board said it was desired that rationing f should take place, instead of retrench, ment wherever possible. So far as the traffic branch was concerned, the conditions of their agreement .left the decision in the men’s hands, and they had decided against the proposal. In the case of all the other members of the Board’s staff, the policy of rationing in preference to retrenchment would be carried out. — “Star” Special Service. ' ; See the latest Austin 7 at Baty’s Garage, Guinness Street —Advt. A mistaken sense of humour on the part of some of their colleagues, caused considerable anxiety to two members of the Greymouth Orchestral Society, one evening this week. Two valuable Instruments, a (double bass and a ’cello, were left in one member’s car, but had disappeared when the players rejoined the car. A third member was all right—he could carry his flute in his pocket A search being unsuccessful, the police were informed. Subsequently, it was discovered that the instruments had been removed from the car, as a practical joke. They were found in the vicinity of Karoro Cemetery.

A search is being made at Greymouth for two young men, who are wanted in connection with an incident which occurred one night this week. A member of the Civic Band, Mr Ellery, parked his motor-cycle and side-car outside a garage, after band practice, and left his instrument, an E flat bass, in the side-car. When he came, out x of the garage, the cycle and side-car had disappeared. Some time later, he recognised his motor-cycle in the possession of two young men, but was unable to stop them. Enlisting the aid of a motorist, Mr Ellery gave chase, along Talnui Street. Seeing that they could not get away with the motor-cycle, the men abandoned the machine, and ran down Griffen’s Hill. The instrument, which cost over £5O, had apparently been thrown out of the side-car, and it is still missing.

The infinite-variety of goods stocked in a modern up-to-date chemist and druggist business is almost beyond belief. When the fact is borne in mind that a customer entering may require any one of over six thousand different articles or a selection from that number, the nature of the assortment may possibly be somewhat understood. Parkinson and Co., chemists, of Talnui Street, Greymouth, make it a practice to be thoroughly up-to-date; every article <ln ordinary demand is regularly stocked, a full supply of all well known patent medicines and proprietaries is always on hand, and a complete range of all pharmaceutical preparations, drugs, and chemicals is regularly carried, as well as all photographic supplies and apparatus. The' firm is thoroughly alive, and carry on an extensive town and country business. All orders are promptly attended to; the best personal service and attention is given to all customers, and patrons maj T rely on receiving satisfaction. For the convenience of country clients order forms and addressed envelopes are supplied and the same attention is bestowed oh postal orders as op those supplied direct. Do your drug, chemical and photographic business with Parkinson and Co. Take advantage of their large and well assorted stock. Satisfaction is guaranteed in every case. —Advt.

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

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

Fibre Cane Attache Cases at low prices. Size 16in, 3/9;' 18in 3/11: 20in 4/6; 22in.4/ll; 24in 5/6. Men’s Fibre Cane Suit Case 26in 5/11; Men’s Suit Cases with battens round 24in. 13/6 and 14/fi; 26in 16/6. C. Smith. Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt. Christmas Greeting Cards, Calendars, and Fancy Leather Articles. All 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.