LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 February 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nobody in New Zealand is in a better position than Mr. A. H. Kimbell, Under-Secretary of Mines, to reliably estimate the number of men who are at present prospecting for gold in the Dominion. “I think,” he said (says the Dunedin “Star”), “that if we fix it at a thousand we shall not be overestimating.”

The State miners’ annual picnic is being held at Hokitika to-day. Approximately 900 persons travelled by the two trains, whioh left Rewanui and Dunollie this morning. An excursion also arrived in Greymouth from Kokiri, some 70 picnickers proceeding to McLean Park, where sports are being held.

“It seems to me that there is only one thing to be done if the United States refuses cancellation of war debts,” said Mr. R. A. Laidlaw, commenting on his impressions of America during the course of an address to the Auckland Rotary Club. Mr. Laidlaw said the British nations should say to the United States: “When we incurred our debts with you, you gave us goods, and riot gold, therefore we will repay you in goods. We will give them to you at a better price than you gave them to us, and we will deliver them to you outside the threemile limit, so that we do not have to pay our debt twice over through the addition of your tariffs. As for paying you in gold, we refuse to continue to do what we know to be impossible.” “I believe such a frank statement is just what is wanted at the present time,” Mr. Laidlaw added. “The people of the United States would be willing tfo accept such a statement, but the politicians of the country are afraid to give the general public a lead in taking an action which would do a great deal to lift the world from its present depression.”

Handbooks for the Miner: “Colliery Engineer’s Pocket Book,” 2/6; "Colliery Firemen’s Handbook,” by Brydon, 2/6; "Arithmetic for Miners,” 1/6; “Mine Gases and Gas Testing,” 3/6; "Surveying Problems,” 7/6; "Mathematics for Mining Students,” 7/6; "Mining Formulae and Their Application,” 10/6; “Mining Electrician Handbook,” 12/6; "Colliery Managers Guide,” 7/6. Postage extra, at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

Consistency is the secret spirit ci success, and one of the most success ful consistent “Spirits” is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. All those good qualities of fine, matured whisky are found in Dewar’s, and this is the reason it is so constantly called for throughout the world by judges of good whisky. Man is gifted with a very sensitive taste when choosing his eatables, wearables, etc., and why not use that same good taste in the choice of his drinkables, and drink the best whisky. Choose Dewar’s. Sold at all leading hotels. Griffen and Smitn, Agents, Greymouth and Westport.— Advt.

As a sequel to explosions at sea (says to-day’s Westport News), Westport experienced two sharp jolts yesterday, but no damage was recorded. It appears to have been local, not even felt in the country.' There was an interval of 12 hours between the shocks. The bathers who have been swimming in the sea during the last week complain that the water is very scummish, and if they do not dry themselves immediately they finish their dip, they become covered with a dirty film which sticks to one’s swimming togs and gives them an un clean appearance. Possibly, there is some connection between this and the explosions at sea.

Having made a special purchase of Ladies’ Locknit Bloomers we can now offer these High Grade Garments at the low price, of 3/11 W.S., 4/6 O.S. —C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Grey-mouth.-r-Advt.

When a prisoner enters one‘of His Majesty’s free boarding establishments he is required to yield up all cash, goods and articles in his personal possession. Many and varied are the tricks and devices resorted to by the involuntary guests to evade the full rigour of this necessary regulation. One of them, who had the misfortune to be one-legged, succeeded for a time, but eventually he .was bowled out. He protested vehemently against surrendering his artificial “peg” for inspection, but the officials wer firm, and off it came. Stuffed inside was a fair quantity of propaganda stuff of the sort, that appeals to criminals and Communists, and also some /substantial rations of tobacco and other prison-barred delicacies. The prisoner’s remarks when he was deprived of his concealed hoard were spoken with a complete absence of that restraint which is usually experienced in polite society.

At Runanga Baths, on Sunday, an attempt will be made by Mrs E. Fraser to improve on her West Coast endurance record of 6 hours by swimming continuously for seven hours- Commencing at one o’clock the swim should finish at eight, and with the Runanga Band in attendance and a convenient bus service for town people there should be a good attendance to witness this attempt.'—Advt,

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

We again wish to remind you of the health-giving properties of Parkinson’s Quinine and Iron Wine. It is a preparation that has stood the test of time, and ample proof of its efficacy is afforded by the large and ever-increasing demand. For this season of the year it is specially suited. There is no doubt whatever that in cases of weakness and general debility, caused by overwork, brain fag, and mental worry ,it is an ideal pick-me-up. It restores energy, steadies the nerves, and builds up the system by supplying the material for rich, red blood. It is “the finest tonic going.” It is put up in two sizes, 2/6 and 4/6, and a small corkscrew is supplied with every bottle. If you are feeling run down or out of sorts and need a good tonic, we can with every confidence recommend Parkinson’s Quinine and Iron Wine. —Advt.

Good news for Cobden housewives: Best-quality meat is delivered daily to Cobden, and discount coupons are available for cash. Pickled pork Gd. lb. corned beef 6d, sausages 3d lb. Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road. ’Phone 456. —Advt.

New Fabrics at lower prices have just been opened and the values are astounding. 36in Broche Satin. A wonderful new cloth in rich shades including Tango Rose, Apple Green Maize, Helio Shell, Royal and Black 2/6 yard. 27in. Rayon in attractive stripes, suitable for frocks, pyjamas fietc. Twelve of the latest designs to select from 1/3 yard. 27in. Rayons in • shot effect. A heavy fabric in thirteen lovely colours, 1/3 yard.—C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.

40 upholstered suites of colourful richness and beautiful design at Burnett White’s Huge Genuine Moquette Drive. Prices ranging from £l3 10/-, for a Chesterfield and two easy chairs. Never before have there been such gift prices placed before the public. Six windows full of this beautiful comfort giving furniture. Don’t miss this special moquette drive. It lasts ten days only. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

School requirements: Special school writing pads 3d, 6d, 9d, 1/-; Nature Study Books sd; Special School exercises 2d, 3d, 6d, 9d; special black covered exercises 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-; special school drawing books 3d, sd. 6d, 9d, 1/-; special Technical school drawing books 6d, 1/-; special technical school exercise books 3d, 6d; special Technical school science books 1/3; special Technical school drawing instruments 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 12/6, 17/6, 22/6, 27/6, 35/- to 42/6; special school rubbers Id, 3d, 4d; special school rulers Id, 3d, sd; special school note books Id, 2d, 3d, 4d, 6d; special school lunch cases 1/-, 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 2/11; special school attache cases, 2 locks 3/6, 3/11, 4/6, 4/11; special school pencils Id, 2d, 3d, 6d. All school books and requisites sold at the lowest prices for cash only. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Hawhera Quay, 'Phone 259.—Advt.