LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 April 1932, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The “Star’s” Bealey correspondent telegraphed this morning:—River and creeks low, weather overcast. Road through to Christchurch in good order.

Books issued from the Greymouth Municipal Library during March totalled 2556. Membership tickets, including renewals, numbered 32, and 25 new books were placed in circulation.

That the park between Preston Road and Blaketown, be named Buxton Park, in memory of the late Captain Buxton, who navigated the first ship to cross the Grey Bar, was a suggestion made by Cr F. A. Kitching ham, and adopted, last evening, by the Greymouth Borough Council.

Reporting to the Greymouth Borough Council, last evening, the Engineer (Mr. A. J. Fairmaid) stated that the total value of building permits issued in the borough for the financial year, April 1, 1931, to March 31, 1932, amounted to £20,712, being 46 per cent, of the total for the previous year. Seven permits, of a total value of £1563, were issued during March.

Believed to be the youngest climber to have reached the summit of Mount Egmont, a four-year-old girl, Muriel James, of Albert Road, Egmont Village, climbed to the top on Friday. The girl was a member of a party of four which made the ascent in hours. She received very little assistance on the upward journey, and she accomplished the descent without any assistance.

Joyce Kerr, aged four years, was knocked down, by a railway engine at the Albert Street crossing shortly after 8 o’clock this morning. The child, whose home is opposite the crossing, had wandered on to the railway line, and when the train, approaching the crossing blew its whistle, was, apparently, unable to move, through fright. The engine, which was driven by Mr. Rothwell, was proceeding very slowly, and came to a standstill almost at the moment of impact. The child > was conveyed to a nearby house, and Dr. H. S. Ray was called, examination showing that the child was uninjured apart from a slight cut on her head.

. The Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road, are offering attractive reductions this week: Pickled Pork 7d per lb, prime mutton from 2d per lb, prime beef from ,3d per lb, sausages 3d per lb. Coupon for cash. Premises open for inspection.—Advt.

Grave views regarding the position of the Port of Napier, including a statement that the port was now fighting for its existence, are beingexpressed. The position, it is stated, has arisen through siltatioir from the Tutaekuri river in the harbour basin following a cut recently made by the River Board, to give the river a more direct outlet. Views were placed before the Hawkes Bay Rivers Board by a combined deputation of the Napier Harbour Board, Woolbrokers' Association, shipping companies, and freezing companies, when speakers pointed out that unless steps were taken to give relief, and if further flooding occurred, the port would cease to function and all the export trade of the district would be diver!: ed to Wellington.—Press Assn.

Hand Books on Sport: “How to Dive,” 1/6; “Swimming for Women and Girls” 2/-; “Lawn Tennis,” by Hierom 9d; “Ju Jitsu, Self Defence” 3/-; “How to Play Golf” by Vardon, 6/6; “Grimmett on Getting Wickets,’ 2/6; “Athletics,” G. Abraham 3/-: “The Common Sense of Lawn Tennis,” J. Tilden 6/6; “Cricket-up-to-date,” by Sewell, 7/6 at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—-Advt.

Reference to the lack of support accorded to the recent garden fete, held at the Children’s Park, for the purpose of raising funds to improve the facilities at the various recreation grounds, was made at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, by Cr F. A. Kitcaingham. The profits were very small, he said, only about £l5 being raised. “The support given by the business community was most disappointing,” he said. “Not a man of any description from the whole of the Borough was there during the afternoon.” The Town Clerk (Mr F. H. Denton) remarked that he was there, but Cr Kitchingham said that the Town Clerk ranked as an official, and not as an ordinary attender of the fete. No doubt, he added, hopefully, the £l5 would be subsidised by the Council.

Special offer of three Paper Back Books for 2/-. Postage 3d extra, at Kilgour’s:—“Mr Justice Maxwell,” “Down Under Donavau,” “Grey Timothy,” “The River of Stars,” “The Captain of Souls,” “The Just Men of Cordova,” “Eve’s Island,” “Kate, plus Ten,” “The Duke in the Suburbs,” “The Flying Fifty-five,” “The Twister,” by Edgar Wallace; “The Blue Room,” “The Rustle of Silk,” by Cosmo Hamilton; “The Deep Heart,” “By the Blue River,” by Isabel Clarke: “Java Jack,” “Behind the Ranges,” “The Man from Maloba,” by Otwell Binns; “The Brand of Silence,” “The Cardinal Moth,” by Fred s White. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

Men of the world, men with education who have travelled widely, and men with a natural good taste, all say “Dewar’s Please!” For many years past, Dewar’s Imperial Whisky has held a record for absolute purity and quality that has never been exceeded and to-day this famous brand is undoubtedly the most popular spirit on the market. “Don’t say a drop of whisky, please—say a drop of Dewar’s please!” Messrs Griffen and Smith, agents, Greymouth and Westport.— Advt.

Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoir during March totalled £129 11/9. Stock was dealt with as. follows:—Cows 35 (one condemned), bullocks 120, sheep 742 (three condemned), lambs 260, pigs 5, and calves 39.

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

It is well-known that New Plymouth is lucky with fires (states the “Herald”). As the chairman of the Fire Board (Mr. W. C. Weston) remarked at a recent meeting, the Board had been fortunate in having had a machine for 15 years without having to use it once. This is the Dennis engine which is to be sold to the Auckland Fire Board.

Bones protruding from a limestone cliff on a farm of W. S. Phillips at Rau Rau, near Temata, Raglan, were examined by Professor J. A. Bartrufn, Professor of Geology at Auckland University College, who expressed the opinion that they belonged .to an extinct whale of probably more than 2A million years ago. The bones, three in number 1 and as thick as the human wrist, were found about 15 feet below the summit of a cliff. Professor Bartum removed a- portion of one which he considered to be the upper part of a rib, and will probably send it to the British Museum for further examination.—Press Assn.

The members of the Greymouth Borough Council were in their usual loquacious mood, last evening, when the monthly meeting was held. The debate on the 10 per cent, cut in employees’ salaries was the main item, and it was featured by an emphatic protest, made by Cr. A. M. Carroll, against the disregard of the rules of debate. The business on the orderpaper completed, Councillors looked around for something else to talk about, and several “small matters” were mentioned, and dealt with. After the meeting had been in progress for two hours, the Pressmen were hoping to be allowed to pack up their paper and pencils, but Cr. R. J. Williams had an inspiration. If people were to buy New Zealand goods first, and British goods second, he said, he believed that it would do more than anything else to solve the unemployment problem. He invited the Mayor (Mr. J. W. Greenslade) and Cr. F. A. Kitchingham to enlarge upon the theme. Cr. KitchingTfam rose to the occasion, and delivered an impromptu speech. The Mayor remarked that everybody wa# unanimous on the subject. Cr. Williams moved that the Government be urged to boost New Zealand goods, at the Ottawa Conference, and the resolution was carried. Cr. Carroll suggested that New Zealand coal was, a good thing to start with, and Cr. J. B. Kent remarked that the people’s purchasing power was being affected by wages cuts. The resolution was approved, and the meeting concluded at 10 pan.

Useful Handbooks at 9d, postage Id each: —“How to Draw for the Press,’’ including fashion sketching; “Ticket and Sign Writing”; “Decorative Designing, for profit or pleasure”; “Water Colour Sketching,” for beginners and students; “Still Life Drawing and Painting”; “Sketching from Life,” procurable at B. Dixon, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Tempting prices in our Mercery Department. Men’s strong Neg. Shirts in nice stripe patterns 3/6 each. Men’s dark grey wire Twist Trousers 9/11 pair; Kaiapoi Wool Rugs, size 76x60, 15/6 each, a great line for travelling. Men’s heavy weight navy blue Foxe’s Serge Suits, nicely cut £4/4/-. —C. Smith Ltd., Greymouth.— Advt

Compare values and styles. Compare the values and styles in our showroom with any other brand of good furniture, you are sure to notice the value you get for your money and that the styles at* White’s are up to the minute in newness. A visit to our showrooms will show you how to furnish a very beautiful home and at a very low cost. S. Burnett White, West Coast High Grade Furnisher. — Advt.

Cloth Bound Handbooks at 3/each, postage 3d: —“Jams, Preserves, Bottled Fruit, and Vegetables, Chutneys and Pickles”; “Wedding Etiquette”; “Just for Fun’,’; “The Latest Party Book”; “Napoleon’s-Book of Fate”; “Tea Cup 'Fortune Telling”; “Humorous Stories and Recitations”; “Speeches and Toasts”; “For All Occasions”; “Best 100 Recitations for Boys and Girls”; “Guest Entertainer,” from B. Dixon’s, Ltd. —Advt.

Popular Records at a Popular Price, 2/6 each: —“When the-Moon Comes over the Mountain,” waltz, and “Nevertheless, I’m in Love With You,” foxtrot; “Lady of Spain,” and “A Love Song of Old Valencia,” sung by Sweet and Low; “I Bring a Love Song,” and “You Will Remember Vienna,” sung by Gerald Adams; “Southern Moon,” and “Silvery Arizona Moon” Waltzes, played by Linn Milford and His Hawaiians; “Our Lodger’s Such a Nice Young Man,” and “Oil, Mr Porter,” sung by Noran Blaney; “Yes, Yes” and “There s Nothing too Good for my Baby,” foxtrots from Palmy Days; “The Skylark Polka” and . “Laughing Polka,” old time dances: “The Alberts, Quadrilles” on two records. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone, and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.