LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 June 1932, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Rangitikei County Council has concluded the year with a credit balance of over £23,000, in spite of the fact that last year a. reduction of 22 per cent, was made in rates. For the coming year further rate reductions, amounting on the average to 27 per' cent;, have been decided upon. Hospital rate reductions are also contemplated. Over 92 per cent of the rates levied were collected.

Kilgour’s Great Removal Sale commences Thursday next. Bargains in all departments to make a speedy clearance. Stocks must be cleared. — Advt.

Emphatic disapproval of a number of statements made at the annual conference of the Auckland branch of the Farmers’ Union was expressed at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Friesian Association held at Hamilton. The views of the meeting were expressed in the following resolution: “That this meeting emphatically disassociates itself from the views expressed at the annual conference of the Auckland Farmers’ Union (a comparatively small body, and not thoroughly representative of farmers), that farmers were the natural ally of Labour, and that this meeting also disapproves of other Communistic statements made at the conference.”

Winter brings cold penetrating winds and raw days. Protect your health by keeping warm. Buy now. Ladies’ new Pullover Gaiters, all wool 5/11; Stockinette Gaiters in latest dark shades 4/6 to 8/11; “Sungleam” all wool hose, all shades 4/11 and 6/6. Botony Wool Hose, in new dark colours 2/11 pair.—C. Smith Ltd,, Greymouth.—Advt.

No better time to buy, and.no better place than White’s. The market conditions at the present time are excep tionally favourable for the buyer. At no other time in ten years has your money bought more. If you require furniture or furnishings of any description you should call at White’s at your earliest. Their prices, and their quality are setting the value standard on the West Coast. The best place for furniture and furnishings is at S. Burnett White’s, the High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

Many cases of influenza have been reported in Greymouth this winter, and the chemists report a brisk demand for remedies. Prevention is always bette rthan cure and the wise. West Coaster. knows a great penetrative —a Dewar’s a day keeps the ’flu at bay! The name “Dewar’s” stands for a high quality Scotch . whisky. Consistent!? maintained, and this fact alone’ is tending to encoiirage a popularity so far unheard of in .the whisky world. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Agents, Greymouth and Westport.—Advt.

By the narrow margin of 24 votes to 21, the conference of Hospital Boards, at Wellington, yesterday, rejected a proposal to establish State lotteries, the proceeds of which would go towards the unkeep of the hospitals. The proposals were embodied, in various forms, in several remits, and these were subjected to a lengthy discussion. —Press Assn.

The dispute in the coal industry and the elections in Australia, are the main items in the news this week. Most interest next week will be centred in the Blackball Rugby Club’s Ball which takes place on Friday.— Advt.

When 18 ferry steamers were offered for sale by public autetion in Sydney recently they met with a very poor response. The Auction room, was packed, but the auctioneer had hardly mounted the rostrum before it was obvious that most of those present were actuated by nothing keener than curiosity. No offer was made for .the Kuttabul, most modern of the fleet, which came under the■ hammer.. Sfie was followed by the Lady Carrington, Koompartoo, Lady Napier, and Kurraba, all of which were also passed in without a bid. When the Woollahra was offered a bid of £2O was called, but the vessel was passed in, the auctioneer refusing to consider the sum named as a bid. The Lady Rawson, for which £3O was bid, and King Edward, which one bidder offered to purchase for £4O, met similar fates. Tliq vehicle ferries Kara Kara, Kalang, Koondooloo, Killara, Kedumba-. Barangaroo, and Benelon, and the steam launch Argus were all passed in without an offer. The whole proceedings occupied 27 minutes. Later the sale of the day was effected. The vehicle ferry Kamilaroi had been passed in after Mr J. Stride, of Glebe, had bid £B5. Mr Stride subsequently secured the vessel by private treaty for £9O. He said that he intended to have the vessel stripped and broken up. :

“I see you have had a very bad cold, but you are quite well again, my dear Watson,” said Sherlock Holmes, after he had shaken hands and taken a seat before the fire. Dr Watson looked somewhat bewildered by this remark. “Yes, I have had a bad. cold and I am quite better. But how,” he asked, “did you deduct that?” “Oh, it’s .quite simple,” replied Sherlock Holmes. “So simple in fact, that it spoils the effect to tell you. I just happened to see a half empty bottle of Parkinson’s Lime Syrup on the mantlepiece so I knew that my friend has had a bad cold but he is quite better.” Nothing like Parkinson’s Lime Syrup for coughs and colds or sore throats. It gives instant soothing relief to hacking coughing attacks, after the first spoonful, ft is pleasanttasting, so. children actually look forward to taking Parkinson’s Lime Syrup for colds. Price 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 bottle. Parkinson and Co., Chemists. —Advt.

Meat prices again reduced at the Farmers’ Meat Supply, Marsden Road. Sides Prime Mutton 7/6; Sausages 3d lb; Ox Tongues 1/6 each; Sheep Tongues Id each. For cash and carry. Coupons as usual. —Advt.

Ladies! All the latest numbers, of Leaches, Weldon’s, Best Way, Paton and Baldwin, Smith’s and Ssmco’s Books of Woollies for Babies, Children and Grown-ups await your inspection at B. Dixon, Ltd., Tainui Street.— Advt. ■' •’.

Your shilling will go a long way at Kilgour’s Great Removal Sale, commencing June 16. Prices heavily reduced in all departments ,to effect a speedy clearance. There’s something you will want and this is the . time to get it. —Advt.

Kilgour’s Warehouse. Great Removal Sale commences Thursday, June 16. Prices heavily reduced to make a speedy clearance. Moving to more up-to-date premises. Beath’s Building, Mackay Street. —Advt.

Lgdies! Your inspection is invited of the latest in Fancy Art Needlework, comprising commenced work, made up, ready to work materials, and all necessary accessories for working these delightful lines at B, Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. Agents for Madame Weigch Patterns. —Advt.

Why use expensive heavy cases when “Fibrecane” will serve. Light yet strong, these cases give lasting service, and are popular for all purposes. No better value anywhere than our Fibrecane Suit and Attache cases. Priced at: Attache Cases 12in. 3/3; 14in, 3/6; 16in, 3/9; 18in; 3/11; 2Cin, 4/6. Suit Gases 22in, 4/11; 24in, 5/6; 26in, 5/11. Extra strong cases bound with two stout batons 22ih, 10/6, 24in, 11/6; 26in, 12/6.—C. Smith, Ltd;, Greymouth.—Advt.

All Art Goods are procurable at the lowest possible prices at B. Dixon's, Ltd., Tainui Street. Stencil Colon” Sets and Patterns, Stencil Brushes and Colours, Passe Partout, Framing Outfits and Accessories, Sealing Wax Outfits and Accessories, White Word Painting Outfits and Colours, Canvas Academy Boards, Brushes, . Palette, Palette Knives, Colours for Oil or Water Colour Work, Water Colour and Oil Colour Outfits. Come in and inspect them at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tai nui Street.—Advt.