LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 July 1932, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The first section of a gang of men will, arrive from Christchurch on Monday, and the balance on. Tuesday. They will camp near the Teremakau Bridge, during a period of ten weeks, while engaged in. reconstructing the telegraph lines between Greymouth and Kumara. At present, the Greymouth linesmen are engaged in reconstructing the line between Greymouth and Runanga.

During the hearing of a charge of the theft of a bicycle at the Nelson Supreme Court, Mr Justice Blair displayed considerable curiosity, and closely questioned a witness, as . to how a bicycle could be altered without any signs of such alterations being left. After a series of questions his Honor caused amusement, by remarking: “It is no use going in for the bicycle stealing business. It is more trouble than I thought.”

An emphatic denial of the suggestion that Roger Blunt, the Canterbury and New Zealand cricketer, is to go to England as a professional, was given yesterday, at Christchurch, by his father, Professor T. G. R. Blunt. The rumour has gained a good deal of attention lately. “There is absolutely nothing in tho suggestion,” said Professor Blunt. “I have been asked by many people whether it was true, and I am at a loss to know where the rumour originated. There is not a word of truth in it.”

Motor licenses issued for the current year show a decrease of'approximately seven per cent., compared with last year’s figures. The registrations of cars and trucks totalled 136,250 (a decrease of nine thousand), and of motor cycles eighteen thousand (a decrease of 2,809). The registrations of new machines were well below the previous year’s figures, 3,913 cars and trucks, and 1988 cycles being registered during the year ended June 30, 1932, compared with 13,692 cars’ and trucks and 2,727 cycles during the previous year.—Press Assn.

Of 96 boys who recently applied for a position advertised by an organisation in which he' was interested, stated Mr M. E. Lyons at Riccarton on Wed-nesday-evening, 83 had passed their matriculation examination. The tas;< of selection had been very difficult for it would have been possible to accept almost any of the applicants, and be sure of getting a good boy. No duty had given him more pain, said Mr Lyons, than this of rejecting, in the final choice, some 20 boys, most of whom had their higher leaving certifi. cates, and some of whom had been without work for two years.

A new system of payment for mills for cheese making is to be tried by Rahotu Dairy Company (Taranaki; for the vear. It is described as not be. ing a method of payment for fat plus casein, but a payment for butterfat on its cheese-producing capacity, which is determined by the ratio of casein to fat in the milk. Mr P. 9. Neale, scientist for the Hawera Dairy Laboratory, in conjunction with which the payment will be arrived at, said that at present payment was made to the suppliers for fat, but it was not the fat that the Company sold. The farmers who supplied the quality of milk which would make the greater quantity of cheese, were entitled to a greater return. —Press Assn.

Gold Plated, Non Corrodible, StuJFilling Fountain Pens. The nib of this pen being non-corroding, it is to a certain extent moisture resisting. It is therefore essential that the nib and feed be given a thorough soaking by filling the pen with water and emptying three or four times before filling with ink. All shades in stock. Get in early for the Bargain Price, ’ 2/C, postage 3d extra, at A. E. Kilgour’s New Premises, Mackay Street, next to Beck and Co. —Advt.

“Good Spirits for good company? Servo Dewar’s Whisky to your guests: its mellow smoothness will bring high compliment to your own and your guests’ good taste. Outstanding .for purity and maturity. Dewar’s has fast become a warm favourite throughout th© world for expressing genuine hospitality Distilled with rare craftsmanship from the finest ingredients and matured only by age, Dewar’s has a distinctive flavour which appeals greatly to those men who enjoy good spirits. No home should be without a bottle of this fine old spirit. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Westport, and Hokitika. —Advt.

early last evening destroyed a five roomed house adjacent to the Kaimata Railway Station, owned by the Stratford Estate, and occupied by Mr Frank Free and family. A defect in the chimney is stated to have brought about the outbreak.

The Christchurch Tramway Union is unable to retain the services of a full-, time secretary, and has given one month’s notice to the present official (Mr. E. Snow). This action is directly the result of the recent strike, a reduction in membership through the formation of the Traffic Employees’ Association and dismissals of former members.

Cable advice has been received from Buenos Aires that James Carlisle Whiteman, a native of Wanganui, has sold the South American rights of a patent carburettor for using crude alcohol for motors, for half a million dollars. He had been working for thirty years at the scheme. He has also floated companies in South Africa and London for exploiting the patent. —Press Assn.

The Acting Minister of Employment interviewed after yesterday’s meeting of the Unemployment Board, stated the Board had considered the matters, which had mad it appear that work on Lewis Pass Road' would require to be held up. These matters had been cleared up, ahd the Minister announced that arrangements had no\y > been made for the work to be proceeded with. —Press Assn.

It has been noticed that, coincidently with the increase in the number of camps operating in connection with unemployment relief schemes, there has been an appreciable increase in the , number of packets containing matches passing through the post office. Post office officials desire, therefore, to remind members of thd public that the sending by post'of matches of any kind is prohibited, this action being necessary owing to the danger to the mails that attends the inclusion of such articles in packets. •>

There was witnessed on the Greymouth waterfront, this morning, another instance of warm friendship between master and dog. A local watersider descended a hold by means of the rope ladder, and commenced work on stacking timber. His dog, a re r triever, searched anxiously for some way of joining his master. He considered the ladder, but decided that he could not manage it. He then adopted the only means available to him, and jumped into the hold, on to the timber, 25\feet below. Any bruising he may have received, he did not complain about. He was with his master, and contented once more. i ;

A feature of the British Rugby League team entourage, which arrived yesterday (says Tuesday’s Auckland “Star”), was the imposing assortment of well-labelled boxes and bags, piles of which were stacked on the deck of the Niagara. Two large lorries, fully loaded, conveyed 130 packages to the Hotel Auckland, where porters and liftmen had a busy time. The Englishmen are keen souvenir-hunters, and this has added to transport responsibilities. Apart from gifts that have been sent home to relatives and friends, no less than 40 bags of presents, including “ebony” elephants and things acquired at Colombo and in Australia, are being carried along as treasures of the trip. The players hope to add to their hoard many mementoes of their visit to New Zealand. “Souvenir it, George,” is a typical injunction exchanged amongst them. '

Those who are connected with the beech timber industry of the Dominion are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to convince British interests which have been making inquiries about a large supply of this timber that the Dominion can satisfactorily fulfil their requirements (says the Otago Daily Times). At a ineeting of sawmilling representatives held Jn Invercargill it was decided to send Home at the expense of the industry one of their own nominees, provided that the Government will arrange for its forestry expert to accompany him, so that the case maybe presented before the British consumers in all its aspects. Mr. Thomas More, of Riverton, the largest beech timber operator in the Dominion, was chosen to represent the sawmilling interests. With respect to the sending of the Government forestry expert, a telegram was received from the Commissioner of State Forests (Mr. E. A. Ransom) stating that he would ask. Cabinet to consider the matter at the earliest moment.

How much you can save in small things is shown by the following items: Lamp shades, very effective, 1/3; Bath Soap, 5 large cakes for 1/-; Carbol (super carbolic) Soap 6d large bar; Peroxide, of Hydrogen 6d 4oz. bottle; The Wonder Fad, 500 pages 1/-, or 2 for 1/9; Envelopes 3d packet; Pure Castille Soap 3d cake; Hospital Quality Cotton Wool 1/6 for 16ozs; Castor Oil 6Jd bottle; Lysol 7£d bottle; Glycerine 6d; Eucalyptus 6d bottle; Cytronella 6d; Toothpaste 9d tube; Day and Night Creams 1/pot. C. Smith Ltd. —Advt.

Kilgour’s Specials:—Q-tol, large size 1/8; Wave Setting Lotion 1/-; Face Cream 1/-; Brilliantine 10|d; Cocoanut Oil 1/-; Dulcet Razor Re-setter, lOd; Genuine Gilette Razors 1/-; 9 cakes Ring Soap, for 1/-; 4 Packets Business Envelopes l/-;\Playing Cards 1/-; 300 Page British Bond Writing’ Pads for 9d each; 100 Baking Cups for 3d each; Detective, True Romanced, Dream World Magazines, 9d eachLatest N.Z. and Australian Radio Call Books 1/-. At A. E. Kilgour’s new premises, Mackay Street, next to Beck and Co. —Advt.

New Books and Supplies: “In Search of. Wales,” by H. V. Morton, 9/6; “A Witches Brewing,” by Boreham, 7/6; “Perilous Love,” by Riddell, 6/-; “Prospecting for Gold,” bv Idress 5/-; “Simple Tests for Minerals,” by Campbell 3/6; “The Manor House,” by Syrett 6/-; N.Z. Radio Call Book, July Issue, 9d; “Official N.Z. and Australian Radio Call Book, * 1/-; “High Speed Diesel Engines,” bv Goldingham 12/6; “Spons Electrical Pocket Book,” 1932 issue, 7/6; “Complete Herbal Book,” with.illustrations, 5/-, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui - Street.--Advt.