LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 January 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gold was quoted in London, yesterday, at .123/2 per ounce, fine.

Coal exported from the port of Greymouth during the month ended January 7, 1933, amounted to 11,273 tons, made up from the various mines of the district as follows:—State Mines 3395, Blackball 1,681, Rapahoe 170 Paparoa 607, Cstle Point 148, Wallsend 1,175, Dobson 2,216, Othei Mines 1,881. Timber exported from tiie port during the month amounted to 2,545,193 super feet.

Methylated spirits drinking has seriously increased throughout New Zealand in recent years, according to Commissioner J. Cunningham, of the Salvation Army, who was interviewed at Wellington. The Commissioner considers that the present situation' is a grave one, and he strongly advocates that methylated spirits should be made a rank poison and labelled as such. This, he thinks, is the only way to put an end to a steadily-growing evil.

Saturday night’s attraction. See the new Baby Austin at Baty’s Garage this evening. It’s a real wonder. —• Advt.

The bridge across the railway line to the Grey River Hospital was yesterday afternoon in danger from a grass fire burning on the side of the railway line. The fire was being attended by railway surfacemen, but got out of control and spread rapidly. A hose and hydrant were secured from the Hospital, and the fire was ultimately placed under control. An alarming feature of the “save” was the fact that the water pressure was such that the men had to stand over the flames to make the hose effective.

Everything is reduced at C. Smith’s Huge Annual Stocktaking Sale affording an unequalled opportunity to save on your purchases. Stocks must be cleared so be wise and take advantage of the wonderful values offering. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

Appealing before Mr. W. Meldrum, S.M., at the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court, to-day, James Lee, 48, was charged with' drunkenness, on Boun dary Street, last night; also with, striking James Allen Maloney. Constable Robinson stated that, at 8.50 p.m., he saw defendant push Maloney against, a fence, and strike him. A struggle took place, and Maloney broke away, defendant chasing him. Witness went over and arrested Lee, who was under the influence of liquor. Maloney was bleeding from the right side of his face. Witness did not hear Maloney say anything to Lee. Defendant stated that he asked Maloney for a match, and that Maloney refused, and used an offensive term. He admitted that he struck the other man, and also that he had been drinking. Sergeant M. Hodgins stated that Lee was an ex-seaman, now a relief worker. He had no money, and had been in gaol all night. On the charge of drunkenness, Lee was convicted and discharged. For striking Maloney, he was fined 10/-, in default three days’ imprisonment. One week was allowed for payment.

Full stock of all account books and office requisites at A. E. Kilgour’s: Gloy, Photographic Paste, Stephens, Meeks, Swan, Onoto and Waterman’s Scrip Inks, Receipt Books, Demand Forms, Elastic Bands, Foolscap, Type.' writing paper, Account forms, Envelopes, Writing Pads, Rubbers, Letter Clips, Typewriting Ribbons, Inkwells, Ticket Inks, Files, etc.—Advt.

New Year hospitality will certainly call for the best Whisky— therefore we earnestly recommend Dewar’s Imperial as the New Year Spirit. It can safely be said that each bottle of Dewar’s has seen several New Yeiars before the lever is prized and it is this ageing process that brings to Dewar’s that unique flavour which appeals so greatly to all men who value good matured whisky. Sold at all leading hotels. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, GreymoutjU Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt

Local body loans totalling £944,000 are authorised in the last issue of the Gazette, There are several large amounts concerning Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin City Councils. The large majority of the numerous loans fire for renewal or funding purposes, and the aggregate amount is one of the largest authorised in a single issue of the Gazette for a considerable time.

Demand “Snow Flake” if you want the real Ice Cream. —Advt.

A local resident, suffering a sore throat, consulted his doctor. He was given a prescription for a gargle. It was the holiday period, and as the doctor assured his patient that a throat-gargle would put him right within a day or two, the latter replied, “I think my throat has .been pretty well gargled, during the past week, doctor.”

Mi* H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following telegram from the Minister of Employment: “Replying to your telegram and letter with reference to Denniston miners, the position is that these men have received relief for first four weeks, and arrangements are being made to provide further relief for the next two weeks, when the position will again be reviewed in light of conditions then obtaining.” ' >

Temperatures recorded throughout New Zealand at 9 a.m., to-day, were generally warm, the lowest being 60 degrees at Puysegur Point, Bluff and Greymouth. At Wanganui the temperature was 80 degrees, while other high recordings were: —Farewell Spit 75, Manukau Heads 69. Cape Egmont and Dunedin 66. Weather reports were also good, the most unfavourable being: Wellington, overcast; Manukau Heads and Puysegur Point, cloudy. There was no rain reported.

Surf-bathers on the Blaketown beach, yesterday afternoon, had an exciting few moments, when one man got too far out, and required assistance. A practice was in progress ‘at the time, with the life-line, and the bather was brought ashore, little the worse for his experience. While the rescue operations were in progress the life-line, which is privately owned, broke, but little time was lost in the rescue. >

When stock sheets and details of the consumption of stores at the hospital were before the Nelson Hospital Board on Wednesday, the chairman (Major Dagger) said these were supplied so that members could trace the purchase and consumption of any article. “Such as a bottle of whisky,” facetiously suggested Mr J. G. Page. The Managing Secretary pointed out that the hospital had “gone dry” as he did not think the institution had purchased a bottle of whisky for a year.

A narrow escape from drowning was experienced by Master Lex Macdonald, the boy soprano, at St. Clair beach, on Wednesday afternoon. Master Macdonald was swimming out in the surf when a number of people on the beach saw that he had been caught by an undertow and swept away. Mr Ivan Turnbull went out immediately, and succeeded in reaching the boy, holding him up until the St. Clair Surf Club team brought out a line. Mr Turnbull already holds a Humane Society award for effecting the rescue of a nurse at St. Clair two year's ago. .

Doctors advise us that exposure to the sun is very beneficial, but coupled with this advice, the ; important warning that over-exposure is dangerous. Over-exposure dries the natural oil from the skin and imposes a heavy drain on the system in repairing the damage done. One of the best ways to prevent this burning and drying of the sun is to apply Parkinson’s Sunburn Cream before exposure. It is antiseptic, healing and cooling, and protects the fine tissues of the skin from burning or parching. Parkinson’s Sunburn Cream is also excellent for chapped hands and face, cracked lips, and all roughness and blemishes of the skin. It is obtainable at 1/6 and 2/6 from Parkinson and Co., Chemists, Greymouth.—Advt.

Having listened-in to the wireless broadcast of Harold Logan’s recordbreaking effort at Victoria Park last week, two Runanga residents were eulogising the horse’s effort, in the presence of two little girls. Later they overheard a difference of opinion being expressed by the youngsters. The eldest girl, aged eight, said it was a wireless record that Harold Logan had broken, but the second child, aged seven, insisted that it was a gramophone record. The argument was settled, however, by the other party pointing out that she must be correct, because it was over the wireless that the information had been given.

Bargains too numerous to mention are offering at C. Smith’s Huge Annual Stocktaking Sale. Here are a few from the Cotton Dress section. —Printed Haircords and Cambrics, serviceable and good washing 6Jd yard; 27in Art Silk Brocades in all shades, 9d yard; 'Striped Art Silks 1/yard; Splendid quality Jap. Crepes 7d yard; Strong grey Cotton Tweed Shirting 9d yard; Crepes in attractive stripes 9d yard; ‘Cesca’ the wonder fadeless cloth in plain shades 1/-. C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Economy Goods for Picnics. Use Paper Goods and save breakages in crockery. Just as efficient and remarkably cheap. Paper Plates in four sizes at 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6 a packet of ten. Paper Cups 12 in packet 1/6, larger size 1/9. Paper D’Oyleys in three sizes 6d, Bd, 9d a packet of 12. Paper Spoons 6d, larger 9d a packet. Paper Serviettes 9d, 1/-, 1/6 a packet, cheaper plain white 1/- per 100. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.— —Advt.

Diaries for 1933 in all sizes for pocket or desk use. All latest bindings and rulings. All with New Zealand information therein. Prices range from 9d to 6/6 each. 1933 Road Guide for Motorists with latest maps and information. South and North Island separate, price 3/6 each. Calendars for 1933 in all sizes and newest styles from 3d to 4/6 each. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Advt.