LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 November 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Announcing his intention of leaving for the United States, the Wanganui professional wrestler, King Elliott, will contest no more bouts in New Zealand. Elliott will leave Auckland by the Aorangi on November 17, and will spend a month resting in Honolulu before going to the Pacific coast, where he anticipates he will obtain a number of engagements.

Str.r of the West Lodge U-A.O.D. usual r ortnightly meeting to-night.— Advt-

Two cars, one a Baby Austin belonging to Mr J. Smith, of Rutherglen, and the other, a five seater Chevrolet driven by Mr J. E. Gebbie collided at the intersection of Guinness and Albert Streets on Saturday evening. The bumper of the Baby Austin, and the front mudguard of the Chevrolet sustained damage, but the occupants were unhurt.

Book your seats at the Bristol for the Municipal Band Honorary Members’ Concert at the Town Hall tomorrow night.—Advt.

A fine specimen of a rainbow trout caught yesterday by a local angler in the Araliura River, is on view in Mr. I. Bennington’s window, in Mackay Street. The fish.was taken within one and a-half miles of the sea, it being an explorer, as the usual habitat of the rainbow is in the upper reaches and gorges. The Greymouth Acclimatisation Society has liberated half a million of the fils'll in the Crooked River, and good rainbow trout fishing is expected within tho next few years.

With reference to the first crossing of the Grey bar, by the schooner “Wild Wave,” a letter has been received from Kumara, written by “Senex,” who forwards an article written by him on the subject, and published in the “Star” on November 10, 1927. According to “Senex,” who states that he carefully verified his facts, the “Wild Wave” arrived off the Grey bar on May 24, 1863, but was unable to enter the river, and sailed south. Seven- days later, a party headed by Captain Buxton arrived at Greymouth, having walked along the beach from Hokitika. The Schooner reappeared off the Grey bar, in command of the first mate, but was unable to cross until eight days later, on June 8, 1863.

“A ‘Dewar’s’ a day keeps the doctor away,” especially during the, prevalence of ’flu. Wise people always keep a bottle in the home. Try a nip of Dewar’s Whisky as a night-cap and note how refreshed you feel after the good night’s sleep< it ensures.—West Coast’agents: Griffen and Smith, Greymouth and Westport.—Advt.

Of the 106 passengers who travelled by Saturday’s excursion train from the' West Coast to Christchurch, .63 returned yesterday afternoon. An excursion train ran from Christchurch to Otira yesterday, but only 42 passengers made the trip. The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange Hotel, Reefton. Only the best stocked.—Advt. As a result of reduced costs and a rearrangement of distribution methods it has been found ■. possible to make a further, reduction in the selling price of household coal at Wellington, and Christchurch by the State Coal Depots. The reduction varies from 2s to 3s 4d per ton, according to the class of coal. “On both patriotic and economic grounds, I hope this reduction in price will lead to a stimulated demand for Ne.w Zealand coal as against imported,” said the Hon. D. Jones in making this announcement. A favourable report was made to the House on Saturday, by the Education Committee, in respect of the • ■petition by the President of the New Zealand Educational Institute, asking' for a restoration of the remote allowance to school teachers. The committee stated it recognised that some places, which were formerly remote now ceased to be so, and for these, the remote allowances would not be justified, but as other places were still remote, the committee expressed the opinion that each case be considered with a view to payment, of an allowance where justified. The, Committee therefore recommended that the petition be referred .to the Government for favourable consideration, and the House concurred.— “Star” Special Servicb.

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. Ej, Kilgour’s, the shop for presents and prizes.—-Advt. Yesterday afternoon, several youths crossed to the ,third hill at the back of Rewa Hospital, and one of them, Tom Brown, became lostdn the bush for several hours. Two of his frienfls, named Beban and Sequin, on learning that he had not come out. with them returned to make a search, but could not get any answer to their calls. They returned to town and Informed the lad’s parents that he was missing, two of Brown’s brother's then setting out 'to make a search. The police were communicated, with and’ asked whether a search party could be arranged, but the satisfaction obtained frtom the officer on duty was that “the bush is not very thick,, and he will be all right.” Eventually the lad made his way out by following a creek to the edge of the bush, but it was not until 8.30 p.m. that he was successful in getting free. Relatives of the youth complained to-day of, the attitude of the police officer, adding that the bush was of dense growth, and was known to contain many traps in the form of holes covered by scrub. ’ '

Beautify your home this Spring. Carpets and distinctive linoleums in the very newest designs, and selling at bedrock prices. New carpets, Axminster and Wilton Runners, Velvet Pile and Tapestry in unusually attractive yet serviceable colours, carpets that will give a lifetime service, and yet- their prices are surprisingly low, and with Linoleums too, you will be agreeably surprised wfien you inspect Burnett White’s very comprehensive stock. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

The annual Methodist Synod, for the Nelson district will commence at Greymouth, at the Methodist Church, to-night. About 25 ministers 'and laymen from as far north as Blenheim, and from Hokitika in the south, will attend thq various sessions of the Synod, which commencing frbm tonight will continue until Thursday next. At the opening session tonight, the sermon will be preached by Mr B. M. Buder, of Wakefield, who is a candidate for the ministry. Tomorrow night at the church will be preached the general Synod sermon, Which will be followed by a Communion Service. On Wednesday morning, there will be a ministerial session, in which matters pertaining to stationing, etc., will be discussed. In the afternoon, the Synod will hold an open session, in which general business will be dealt with. Later, a. conversazione-, presided' over by the Chairman of the district, Rev. G. S. Stockwell, of Blenheim, will be held. The conference will conclude with a session on Thursday morning.

Special value in Household Linens. 45x45 “Bungalo” Tea Cloths, guaranteed shades of red, green, gold, blue, 2/6 each. Hemmed White Twill Sheets (full size), single 6/11; Double 14/6. Pair Linen Tea Towels 6 for 5/10. Pillow Cases 6 for 5/6. C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.