LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 March 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

As the result of a motor-lorry in which she was riding, running over a bank at the Nine Mile this morning, Betty Brady, aged about seventeen, suffered a broken, leg. She was admitted’ to the Grey River Hospital, and was reported, this afternoon, to be in a satisfactory condition.

In response to enquiries made by them, Messrs J. M. Bunt and Co., Greymouth, have received advice from Mr. J. O’Brien, M.P., to the effect that packing cases or containers for butter-boxes or fruit are exempt, from the sales tax. Silver pine posts are now subject to the sales tax, but. the Minister of Finance has assured Mr. O’Brien that he will use his power under the Act, and exempt silver pine posts from the payment of the tax.

Star of the West Lodge, U.A.O.D usual fortnightly meeting to-night.-Advt.

A farmer of Otorohanga was noticed greasing his drill with butter the other day by a traveller for a firm of implement makers. The traveller was astonished, and asked why grease was not employed. The farmei’ retorted. “I called at a store for a tin of grease, and found that the cost was 1/2 for a 11b tin. As I am only getting 7d (advance) for my butter, I thought I would make 7d by using this product of the farm!”

Passers-by near the Greymouth Courthouse, today, might, have been justified in thinking tliat. building operations wvn-e about to be commenced. Further investigations revealed five members of the Police Force a burly sergeant and four constables busily engaged in unloading a motorlorry, and carrying timber into the courtroom. With coats and 'vests off. and sleeves rolled up, they shifted approximately 400 superficial I'ect of timber, in good time, stopping only to mop perspiring brows. One humourist was heard to enquire whether the activity was connected with any attempt to break the timber-workers’ strike. The explanation was that the timber formed Exhibit. A in a case of alleged theft. It, was stacked up in Court, portion of it. forming a parapet on the Press box. The unusual exhibit, caused much interest among the numerous spectators.

Kilgour’s Specials for Stocktaking Sale:—3oo 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 Writing Tablets 3 for 1/11; London Bond V’riting 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; 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 tad so told me,” and this is why Dewars Imperial Whisky is increasing m popularity all over the world. “Quality like truth commends itself,” so it is quite obvious why discriminating tastes are choosing Dewar’s Whisky, aud 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.

The Liverpool mine will be working to-morrow, but the James mine will be idle.

The “Abstract of Statistics” for February states that the general index number of export prices for January was 877, an increase of 7 per cent compared with December a decrease of 19.5 per cent, compared with 1914 prices. The retail price index number of the three food groups combined on January 15 fell slightly compared with December. The general index number of wholesale prices for January was 1249, while locally-produced commodities averaged 23.4 per cent., and imported commodities 26.7 per cent, above 1909 to 1913 prices.

The latest novelty in Ice Cream is “Snow Flake” Polar Pies —very convenient to eat and with a crust like mother used to make.—Advt.

Registrations for the medical course at the Otago University exceed last year’s enrolments by 30, and the influx of second year students has made the accommodation crowded. Medical students now total 299. Mining has attracted 33 students, against 31 last year. The professions of dentistry and law have apparently declined in popularity, but the enrolments for the commerce course are expected to reach last year’s number of 173. To date only 300 have joined the Arts and Science faculty, a falling off of 162 students, due partly to the closing of the Training College.— Press Assn.

Mi’ J. A. Young, Minister of Health, referring to a clause in the Finance Bill, extending authority to Hospital Boards to borrow by overdraft during the current financial year to-day, said: “Examination of the financial statements received from Hospital Boards for nine months ended December 31, indicates that although the majority of the Boards are likely to keep within estimates for the year, a number of the larger Boards are faced with deficits. To deal with the position, it is necessary to extend temporarily the statutory borrowing powers of the Boards. It is not yet possible reliably to forecast the position at March 31, but it is estimated that the nett aggregate deficit of the .Boards as a whole will be approximately £50,000. Items showing greatest variation from the estimates made at the beginning of the year are patients’ fees, receipts and outdoor relief, and hospital maintenance payments.— Press Assn.

It pays to repair your own shoes when you procure your requirements here. Large stocks of best quality leathers, rivets etc., at prices .which defy competition. Also for unrivalled value in school Attache Cases, Suit Cases etc. Shop at C. Smith, Ltd. — Advt.

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

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 wellknown Foreign Stamp Dealers • viz. “British American Stamp Coy., The Zealandia 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 12/6J Violin Strings, Ukulele Strings, Banjo Strings, Guitar Strings, Mandolin 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. New Values in Strong School Bags from 4/- to 8/6. New wonderful values in Pocket Pencils, all colours from 9d to 1/6 each. Inspect these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.— Advt.

Foi' 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 ?>/- a box, postage 2d. Inspect these lines at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The first of the new season's Dress Fabrics are here including 36in “Wool Afgaline” a serviceable cloth in a novel weave at 4/11 yard—36in “Wool Diagonal” a popular material in selfdiagonal stripe at 3/11 —36in “Crepana Crepe” introducing an uncommon crepe effect at 3/11. All have been specially selected for Frocks, Suits. Skirts etc., and are obtainable in all the latest plain shades at • C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.