LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 July 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A car and a lorry collided on the small bridge near the Grey Electric Power Board’s sub-station, at Kaiata yesterday afternoon. The car, which was a five-seater, driven by Mr J. Flaherty, sustained severe damage, having the right mudguard badly twisted, a tyre torn away, a spring broken,' and the front axle bent. The lorry, driven by Mr E.’ Barrow, was but slightly damaged.

Rumours of a serious assault at Snowy were prevalent in Reefton this morning (says Saturday’s Inangahua Times), and on enquiry from the police, it appears that a miner named Peter Mitchell received a severe blow on the head from an assailant, cutting an ear badly and inflicting injury to the head. He is now under medical attention, and there are fears that concussion may result from the blow. An exciting chase in Christchurch on Saturday night, ended in the capture of two men, who had broken into the Teachers’ Training College, corner of Peterborough Street, and stolen a valuable silver cup, overcoat and other articles. The capture was the result of smart work by J. G. Bark, student of the College, and W. G. Anderson, caretaker, backed up by the police. The intruders broke into the principal’s room by smashing a lock and subsequently Bark noticed the flashing of a torch inside the offices and gave the alarm. One man was caught in a right-of-way and the othei’ after a chase was taken low, a block away by Dark, .who- is a footballer. As a sequel to the alleged burglary, Norman Darcy Bryden, 38, and Samuel Clegg 33, both labourers, were charged with breaking, entering and theft, and were remanded till July 19 —Press Assn.

Eht more, beef and help the producer! Fancy! Twelvo pounds .of prime Ox Beef for 3/-; Sides Piime Mutton 7/6; Sausages 3d lb. From the cleanest shop on the Coast. Cash and carry. Farmers’ Meat Supply Marsden Road. —Advt.

The feminist movement had not many adherents among the old-time Maoris, states the “Auckland Star.” Speaking at the Zoological Society’s meeting, Mr James Rukutai told the audience some interesting facts about Maori bird lore and quoted some of the proverbial sayings in which bird characteristics are embalmed. The kotuku, or white heron, for instance, i.S so rare that the Maoris wishing to pay a compliment to a distinguished stranger from the distant parts likened his visit to the visit of the kotuku —“the bird of a single flight,” or, in other words, seen once in a lifetime. It is in applying bird characteristics to the wahines, however, that the Maori shows less desire to please, with probably a nearer approach to his real feelings. One significant saying is ‘The kaka in the forest; the wahine in the kainga.” Mr Rukutai explained diplomatically—there were more women than men in the audience—that the proverb meant that the kaka was a very noisy bird indeed. Another familiar proverb that would not be chosen for a women’s club, for instance, is “A kuku at home; a kaka on the wing,” the inference being that a woman who is very mild and well disciplined at home is apt to resemble the noisy bird when she is “on the wing.”

Many cases of influenza have been reported in Grey mouth 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. Consistently maintained, 1 and this fact alone is tending to encourage a popularity so far unheard of in the whisky world. " Messrs Griffen and Smith Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, West, port, and Hokitika. —AdvL

The date o£ the Southern Maori byelection has been fixed for August 3. Nominations will close on July 22. — Press Assn.

In number eleven, all cash prize consultation, drawn at Hobart June 29, the winner of the £5OOO was H. E. R. (initials only), Walpole Street, Waltham, Christchurch—Star Special Service.

A ballot was to-day taken by the Greymouth Waterside Workers’ Union, in the matter of agreement or otherwise, with the terms of the new agreement, which it is proposed by the employers, to bring into operation towards the end of next month. ,

While riding a motor cycle, at Barrytown yesterday, Henry Langridge, married, with two children, met with an accident, which necessitated his removal to the Hospital. His condition to-day, was reported as being satisfactory. It is stated that Langridge came up with a mob of cattle, , and was thrown from the motor-cycle, to receive abrasions to the face, and two broken, ribs.

Three children, aged about eight years, were playing with an old shotgun, at Barrytown, yesterday after-', noon, when it exploded, the charge entering the right foot of Kenneth Mosley, son of Mr and Mrs 11. H. Mosley, of Barrytown. The gun, which had been dismantled, was secured by the children, and one of them managed to rig the barrel to the chamber, there being no stock to the gun. The injured child was attended by Dr. H. S. Ray, who ordered his- removal to the Greymouth Hospital, where his condition. to-day, was reported as being comfortable.

The sitting of th© Magistrate’s Court before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M.,’ at Greymouth, this morning, occupied only a quarter of an hour. Two second offenders found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, were each convicted and fined £l, with Court costs 10/-, and 1/3 witness's expenses. David Clarke was convict ed and fined 5/- with 12/- costs for riding a bicycle along Taanui Street after sunset on June 11, and was convicted and ordered to pay 10/- costs on a charge of riding a cycle without a reflector on the same date. Two maintenance cases were adjourned for hearing at Christchurch, and one charge of disobedience of a. maintenance order, was dismissed, after hearing the evidence of the defendant, as to his means.

Owing to being overstocked in cer-, tain lines, A. E. Kilgour will continue his Half-Price Sale till Saturday, July 16. Our new shop is now open in Mackay Street, next P. Beck’s.-—Advr.

Mr. George Dash, Mayor of Waimate, has written to Mr. H. E. Holland, Labour Leader, imputing grave misrepresentation to Mr. W. J. Jordan, M.P., who stated at a Timaru meeting that Mr. Dash, as chairman of Mr. Jordan’s Waimate meeting had tried to stop a resolution being passed because it was in the Labour Party’s favour. Mr. Dash who previously has presided over several Labour meetings accordingly declined again to do so. Mr. Dash contends that Mr. Jordan’s remarks were prompted by the fact that any abuse of Mr. Dash find's popularity in Timaru, in view of Mr. Dash’s stand in hospital affairs . against Timaru’s demands, which would penalise the country districts, and in support, he states that Mr. Jordan was quite cordial to him the day after the Waimate meeting-, Mr. Jordan’s grievance being undiscovered till he reached Timaru. Also, the secretary of the Waitaki branch of the Labour party had congratulated Mr. Dash on his chairmanship.—Press Assn.

Th© final splash of A. E. Kilgour’s Half-Price Sale will be continued for another week only. Ends July 161 His new premises in Mackay Street are now open.—Advt.

His Master’s Voice ’ and Columbia Gramophones are being offered, for Half-Price at A. E. Kilgour’s to save shifting. A chance of a life time. Get in early. One more week to go.— Advt.

Now* is the time to put in a Radio. Two Cabinet Gulbransen Electric Radio Sets are offered for one week only to save shifting for £27/10/cash at A. E. Kilgour’s Sale, which ends on Saturday July 16. Our new premises in Mackay Street, next to Becks, are now open.—Advt.

Clean Books, wrapped in clean covers. The latest in 6/-' novels. Books of travel, also the old favourites are features well worth considering when joining up with any library, that's what “The Westland Book Club” gives you for the lowest rate charged in town. Call in for further details at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.-r-Advt.

Dependable Upholstery and Furniture. Immediate ’ choice—immediate delivery. Freight to any station in the South Island on all cash orders. Not the least advantage of buying dependable upholstery and furniture is the fact that you can chooso the immense variety displayed in our warehouse. All goods ready to go to your home at a moment’s notice. Select your furniture at White’s to-day.—S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher, —Advt.

A visit to our Furnishing Department will convince you that now is the time to take advantage of oui’ “lower than ever” Sale Prices, and purchase your -household requirements. Real value lines include: — Best British Congoleum 6ft wide, now 3/11; Tapestry Sofa Squares 18/9. 24/9; All Wool White Blankets, single 17/6, double 23/6, 26/6; Carpet Squares and Down Quilts all reduced 151 per cent. C. Smith, Ltd./ Grey-, mouth. —Advt.

Compare these two facts. FirstAny Circulating Library ‘Rates, deposit 1/- down, and 3d a book for six books a week, .costs 1/6. Second. Book Club Rates. Annual, Quarterly, or Half-yearly subscriptions at the rate of 4d to 4£d a week, six books a week, cost 4d to 4?>d. Which is Ihe cheaper? Added to this fact all books issued in clean covers and in good condition. Follow the discriminating book lover to the Westland Book • ’ Club’s Home at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.