LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 March 1932, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The James mine will be working on Monday, but the Liverpool mine will be idle.

Activity continues in the erection of houses, or additions to residences, in Greymouth. In January, 14 permits were issued, the work being set down at £2245. Last month, tea permits were issued, six being for the erection of dwellings, and the value is stated at. £2985.

S. Burnett White's huge Auction Sale of Bargains in furniture and furnishings, Jubilee Buildings. Saturday, 2 p.m.—Advt.

For the past four or five months, unemployed men under the No. 5 Scheme have been engaged at the Grey Mai-n School in levelling and generally improving tlie playground. The work is now nearing completion, and the men are engaged, to-day, in lowering the fence at the back of the school. A commencement was also made, to-day, in planting flower seeds in a hitherto barren piece of land, along the inside of the Tainui Street fence at the school. •

See the bargains in windows to be sold at S. Burnett White’s huge Auction Sale, Jubilee Buildings, Saturday, 2 p.m. Everything has got to be sold. —Advt.

Judgment has been delivered by the Court of Arbitration, in an action brought by Alfred Henry Dearing, of Greymouth, against tire King, and heard at the sitting of the Arbitration Court in Greymouth in December last At the request of the Court, a medical referee was obtained, and judgment by consent, pursuant to the receipt of this report, was entered for Dearing for £284/8/1, with costs and witnesses expenses. At the hearing, Mr T. F. Brosnan appeared for Dearing, and Mr F. A. Kitchingham for the King.

Brushware of all kinds at lowest prices. Tooth Brushes 6d to 4/6 each Nail Brushes 6d to 4/6. Cloth Brushes 1/- to 6/6. Hair Brushes 1/3 to 25/-. Shaving Brushes 1/3 to 8/6. Lady's Brush Sets 4/6 to 55/-. Gent’s Sets 6/- to 60/-. Best Values at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. —Advt.

A meeting will be held next week, at Greymouth, to consider the advisability of extending the present dental clinic used by the pupils of the Grey Main and the Biaketown Schools to make provision for treating children from the Cobden, Convent, and Marist Schools. The present clinic building will require to be enlarged for that purpose, aiid specifications detailing the alterations necessary have been received by the Grey Main School Committee from Mr A. D. Brice, of the Department of Dental Hygiene. When the alterations to the clinic have been completed, and its activities enlarged, it is understood that two nurses, instead of one as at present, will be employed. The clinic has. in the past, been under the control of the Main School Committee, but it is proposed to form a separate Dental Committee, comprising representatives from each of the schools.

Books worth reading: “In a Yun Nan Courtyard,” by L. J. Miln; “The Crouching Beast,” by Valentine Wil liams, “Anybody's Pearls” bj r H. Footner; “The Human Chase,” “The Foi’ tunate Wayfarer,” by Phillip Oppenheim; “One of the Chorus,” by Berta Ruck; “Men of the Mesquite” by S. W. Ogden; “The Female of the Species,” by Sapper; “Tiger Claws” by Frank Packard; “Me and Shorty,” by Clarence Mulford; “The Exquisite Lady,” by G. Fairlie; “McLean of Scotland Yard,” by G. Goodchild; “Jack o’ Lantern,” “The Freeze Out,” “The Monster of Grammont”; “The Sentinel of the Desert,” by George Goodchild, Price 2/6, postage 4d extra. Join our Lending Library. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Sta tioner, Mawhera Quay, Phone 259.--Advt.

Eat, drink, and be happy! But above everything be sure and drink Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, it will always add a. new note of cheer. This wonderful old spirit seems to suit the taste of all.' When you say “Dewar’s” you are asking for a spirit which has won the approving nod of connoisseurs. Search the wide world over and you will find no finer whisky. Why? Simply because “Dewar’s” has an inimitable quality and that quality is the result of old age, combined with many years of experience, in distilling a perfect whisky. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Agents, Greymouth and Westport.— Advt.

In a “Gazette,” issued last night, it is notified that summer time will end at two o’clock, New Zealand standard time, on the morning of Sunday, March 20. The clocks should then be put back thirty minutes.

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

The lot of the Public Works employees at the Taipo Bridge has not for the past few days, been enviable. A hill, at the back of the bridge is covered with rata, and .on the other side of the bridge is an apiary, so that bee-stings are not infrequent amongst the men. Some were so severely stung that they required medical attention.

Rugs, Carpets, Bedroom Suites, Curtajins, Linos, Cushions, Sewing Machines and many other items too numerous to mention will be sold at S. Burnett White’s Auction Sal°, Jubilee Buildings, Saturday, 2 p.m.— Advt.

No agreement having been come to in Conciliation Council proceedings, at Christchurch, the principal clauses in the electricians’ dispute, dealing with wages, hours, piecework, and bonuses were referred to the Arbitration Court. The dispute was between the Amalgamated Engineering and Allied Trades Union (New' Zealand Council) and the Electrical Contractors’ Association and others. The award sought was to cover the Nelson, Westland, and Canterbury districts. It is understood that the facts that the engineers’ dispute has not yet been dealt with by the Arbitration Court and that the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act is before Parliament operated against an agreement being reached. For carrying a pistol beyond the limits of a dwelling without a license, William Hay Cou’ston was convicted and discharged by Mr E. D. Mosley, S-M., at Christchurch, yesterday. For being in possession of a .32 Colt revolver for longer than seven days without being the registered owner, the defendant was fined 10/- and costs and the weapon was ordered to be forfeited to the police. The police said that Couston’s story was that, when prospecting for gold on the West Coast during his vacation he came upon the revolver and some cartridges on a track miles from anywhere- He had retained possession of the revolver without registering it. Photo Albums, in all sizes and bindings, either slip in or paste on. Prices range from 1/- to 20/- each, largo stocks, best values. Direct from the factory to B. Dixon Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt. Inquiries addressed to the Otago Expansion League from the Old Country regarding the prospects of obtaining work in New Zealand were fairly numerous a while ago; and even now some letters are received. The latest to hand is from a seventeen-year-old lad who sets forth qualifications as “used to farm work in Scotland; strong, willing; can milk and plough.” Apparently he is of a desirable type, but to his appeal for advice, Mr W. B. Steel, secretary of the league, has felt bound to reply; “My frank advice to you at present is to stay where you are. There is not enough employment here ror the time being for half the people needing it. When things settle and prices for produce are better it may be worth your while to come.”

Special for March: The Champion Writing Tablet, 400 pages, 1/-; 300 page Extra Special Writing Tablet, 9d; 300 pages British make Board Writing Tablet 9d; Best British Razor Blades 6d per packet of six blades. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Phone 259.—Advt.

Prices of quality meat further reduced at the Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road. Pryce Hamer’s Show bullocks. Best on the Coast, from Id lb. Sausages 3d lb. For cash and carry. Premises open for inspection. —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.

Your opportunity to purchase fasnionable goods at ridiculous prices. They include 36in Silk Taffeta, us-, ually 7/11, Now 3/11 yard. Summer Tweeds in delightful effects, usually 5/11, Now 3/11 and 4/6. Striped Fugi Silk usually 2/9, Now 1/9. Figured Rayons, fleurita and Ray de Chines, usually 2/11, 3/11, 4/6, 4/11, Now 1/6, 2/9, 2/11, 3/9. Black Silk Coating 11/6 and 12/6, Now 6/11. —C. Smith. Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt. i

Discount specials from our Hosiery and Fancy Sections will appeal. Here's Value: Ladies’ Costume Fronts, Georgette and Silk usually 12/9 and 5/11. Now 6/11 and 2/11. Cashmere Hose, usually 5/11, Now 2/11. Duplex Suede Gloves, usually 3/6, Now 1/11. Coloured Silk Dress Nets in fawn, green and blue, usually 6/11, Now 2/11. Girls’ black ribbed Cashmere Hose, usually 4/6, Now 3/6. —C. Smith, Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.