LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 March 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Liverpool and James mines Avill both be idle, on Monday.

Although it is the North Island’s turn to stage the next band contest, no decision has yet been made as to Avhere the contest Avill be held. Applications have been invited from the various centres. It is understood that Wanganui, the locale of the contest in 1929, is keen to be chosen again.

Blue sky Avas reported from eleven of the thirteen places from Avhieh weather reports were received to-day. Puysegur Point and Lbiff reporting overcast Aveather. Temperatures ranged betAveen 44 degrees at Arthur’s Pass and 70 degrees at Manukau Heads.

A notice appearing in last night’s Gazette stated: Summer time, Avhieh commenced at tAvo o’clock on the morning of Sunday, October 9, 1932, Avill end at two o’clock, New Zealand standard time, on the morning of Sunday, March 19, 1933, Avhen the clocks Avill be put back thirty minutes. — Press Assn.

Girl Guides Shop Day to-morrow, premises next Inkster's. Produce, Sweets, Cakes, Flo Avers and Jumble. Every shilling spent, will help the good object. May we have your support?—Advt.

ToAA r ards the end of last year, Mr L. A. Tracy, secretary of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, AA'i'ote to the headquarters of the International Amateur Athletic Federation in SAveden on the question of the usage of the Avords ‘‘get set” instead of “ready,” as laid down in the federation’s handbook, by starters in athletic events. At this Aveek’s meeting of the athletic council Mi* Tracy read a reply from the secretarj” of the I.A.A.F. The letter stated that inquiries had been made in England and America and the word “ready” did not appear to be used anyAvhere. An al-

teration of the I.A.A.F. rules was evidently necessary, and action would be taken. “That is something Ave have done as a nation,” commented Mr Tracy. Mr H. I. Austad: “For the Avorld.” It Avas decided, at Mr F. M. Reid’s suggestion, to recommend that the AA-ords “get set” should be used at the New Zealand championship meeting in Christchurch this Aveek.

Don’t judge the quality by our low prices. Burnett White’s extraordinary low prices are no indication whatever of the quality offered. We hear the exclamations of surprise again and again. People are astonished at our values, and so will you be when you call and inspect. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.”

With the completion of stocktaking wonderful bargains are offering throughout the store in goods hear'ily discounted to effect a quick clearance. Typical values offering include Men’s Shirts, usually 10/6, now 6/11; "Wide-end Ties 2/6. now 1/6: Coloured- Fugi Underskirts hemstitch finish 12/6, now 4/11; Crepe de Chines usually 5/6, 6/11, 7/11, now 2/11, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11; All Figured Summer Dress Fabrics, greatly reduced. C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Knitting is fashionable, economical and particularly interesting especially if the garment is made from one of the host of new season’s Petone and Aotea avools in the popular shades and effects which we have just opened. All tastes and purposes catered for. Priced at 7d skein. —C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Kilgour’s Specials for Stocktaking Sale: —300 page Bank Paper Pads for 9d each; 400 page Big Value Bank Paper Pads for 1/- each; 400 page The Champion Bank Paper Pads for 1/each; The Royal Sovereign Pad 1/each. Pamela Bond Linen finish Pads all shades 7d each; Record Linen AVriting Tablets 3 for 1/11; London Bond Writing Tablets 3d each; 3 packets Bank Linen Envelopes for

1/-: The New Period Pad (160 pages) 3 for 1/11; The World Pencil Sharpeners 9d each; large and varied assortment of Beads at half price. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer and Fancy Goods Dealer, Mackay Street, opposite Town Hall. —Advt,

So many people say: “So xsd so told me,” and this is why Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is increasing in popularity all over the world. “Quality like truth commends itself,” so it is quite obvious why discriminating tastes are choosing Dewar’s Whisky, and why it is served on all occasions. It is mild and yet spirited—thoroughly matured, eliminating all taste of rawness, it is really the “daddy” of all Scotch Whisky. Dewar’s Imperial ’ can be procured at all leading hotels. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt.

Mr. E. Franklin, conductor of the Wellington Tramways Band, is on a holiday visit to the West Coast. Mr. Franklin is an ex-resident of Greymouth, and before his departure some years ago, was conductor of the Citizens’ Band. Last evening, Mr. Franklin wielded the baton over the Greymouth Municipal Band, giving the members the benefit of his advice.

Don’t miss exhibition of swimming by L. J. Moorehouse, Australasian Backstroke record holder, at the Grey Swimming Club’s Carnival at the Municipal Baths to-night.—Advt.

No decision can be given this session on the petition from the family of the late Sir Joseph Ward, who approached Parliament with a request that a large portion of the death duties paid on the estate should be remitted. The petition was referred to the Public Petitions Committee, M to Z, which has presented its final report for the session without dealing with the matter. It is one of the petitions held over for consideration next session.

When you want to quench your thirst call for a “Snow Flake” Soda—» the popular refresher on tap everywhere.—Advt.

The series of happenings that have concerned one of New Zealand’s latest winners in “Tatt’s,” a Napier man, can be classed as a genuine miracle (says an exchange). He started off the week by receiving news that he was the holder of a half-ticket in a £ 6000 Tattersail’s prize. He sent 10/- out to a race meeting, and it returned him 25/-. He purchased a ticket in a. raffle in a hotel, and won a dozen bottles of beer. And, this, considering the times, is the happening which brings the events into the miracle class: At the end of the week his employer gave him a rise in salary and a better job!

Life-saving display, water polo and John Burns Cup contest at Municipal SAvimming Baths, at 8 o’clock to1

Everything for the Philatelist may be procured at B. Dixon’s Ltd. Large stocks of Stamp Albums from 2/9 to 21/- each. Agents for three -wellknoAvn Foreign Stamp Dealers viz. “British American Stamp Coy., The Zealandid Stamp Coy. and Wilcox Smith and Co., full ranges of whose stocks are open for inspection. Your inspection is invited.—Advt.

Violins £3/10/-, £4/10/-, £6/10/-, £7/10/- to £B/15/-; Steel Guitars from £7/10/-; Banjos £6/10/- to £7/10/-; Jolly Joe Ukulele £2/10/-; Jews’ Harps 6d, 9d, 1/-; Mouth Organs 1/-, 1/9, 2/-, 3/6, 4/6, to 12/6. p Violin Strings, Ukulele Strings, Banjo Strings, Guitar Strings, - Mendolin Strings. All obtainable from .X. E. Kilgour, Gramophone, Radio, and Music Dealer, Mackay Street, Opposite Town Hall. —Advt.

New stocks just to hand of Electric Light Shades in Fancy Paper, all colours, prices from 1/- to 1/6. Latest in coloured Bead Necklets, all latest colourings 1/- to 6/6 a string. New lines in Carrying Bags from 2/6 to 11/6. Ne\A r Values in Strong School Bags from 4/- to 8/6. New Avonderful A r alues in Pocket Pencils, all colours from 9d to 1/6 each. Inspect these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

For Brides-to-be. Wedding Invitation Cards and Stationery at reasonable prices. Dainty in design and printed ! in silver lettering and decorations, these lines will appeal to the most exacting. Boxed in twelves with envelopes to match at 2/6 a box postage 2d. Superior quality cards 10 in a box with envelopes 3/- a box, postage 2d. Inspect these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.