LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A further slip occurred on the Rewanui incline near the seven mile peg, this morning at 10 o’clock, when about 20 tons of rock fell breaking two centre rails. Traffic was suspended until three o’clock this afternoon.

Shingle has been placed down, to improve the parking places for cars, in Marlborough and between Shakespeare and Palmerston Stieets, in view of the Seddon Shield matches. It is to be hoped that West Coast will retain ’the shield, otherwise the Borough Engineer might not consider it necessary to complete the job.

A collision occurred at Broadway, last night, at the entrance to Osbourne’s garage, between a car driven by J. R. Dunlop (Dunedin), coming from the street entering the garage, and a motor van, driven by D. I. Brown, with W. Sequin as passenger, both of Greymouth (telegraphed our’Reefton correspondent). The latter machine, coming down the street, struck the car and was turned over. Seguin suffered facial injuries, and a cut on the head, requiring several stitches. He was attended to at the hospital. The other men were uninjured. The car was not damaged, but the van was badly knocked about.

That the cost of running a train might be estimated at about 14/- a mile was stated by an official of the Railways Department when giving evidence before the Transport Appeal Board at Auckland (reports the '“Herald”). He stated this figure, although more or less in the nature of a guess, would include all capital and overhead charges. There were so many circumstances to be taken into account, such as whether or not the engine furnace had first to be lighted, that without detailed data only a very approximate estimate could be made. It would be impossible to state a cost without going into each particular case. The cost of staffing a train and operating the engine might be a,bout 2/6 a mile. When told that the cost of running a train had been stated as 15/- a mile, witness commented that his guess was a fairly accurate one.

Final clearance of Millinery at 5/11. Not old hats but the season’s smartest shapes and shades to be cleared regardless of cost. Regularly sold at 12/6 to 25/6. This is a real snip from C. Smith's Great Winter Sale. —Advt.

Copper Fire Sets, comprising adjustable fender, with box upholstered seats, beautiful firescreen, brush tongs, poker and shovel. The lot for 32/6. This is outstanding value, and is definitely unbeatable. S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher.— Advt.

Hundreds of Books of all kinds at give-away prices at B. Dixon’s Annual Sale. Theological Works at halfprice. Books in Everyman’s Library at 1/9. Collin’s Pocket Classics, now 1/11. Books of Travel at half-price. Now is your opportunity. Sale lasts to August 19. —Advt.

People are always ready to popularise something distinctive, and : it is this that contributes to the great selling success which Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is now meeting with. No whisky can compare with the rare and appealing flavour of Dewar’s —it is mild and smooth to the palate, a true friend to all men. You would be wise to procure a bottle of “Dewar’s” as its distinctive palatable flavour will meet with the greatest approval at all times. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport—Advt.

Gold was quoted at 124/8 per ounce, fine, in London yesterday.

More trappers are out after opossums in the Wellington district than last season. The permits to trap, to private owners, total 150 .so far, against some 140 last year. Licenses issued to trappers total 260 this season. Skins are coming in in considerable numbers. The estimated season’s yield will be forty thousand skins. —Press Assn.

The Public Service Commissioner, Mr Versch'affelt, and the Secretary of External Affairs, Mr Berendsen, returned to Wellington yesterday on the “Maui Pomare” from Western Samoa, and Niue Island, where they have been making a departmental inspection of the Public Service. Mr Verschaffelt, said he had no public statement to make, but intimated that he would be submitting a report to the Government.—Press Assn.

The Greymouth' Dental; Clinic, Committee’s Art Union was dratyn last evening, in the presence of membets and Senior-Sergeant E. Quayle. The first three prizes were valuable pictures, and the remaining three other works of art. The draw resulted as folows: —1, R. A. Barrowman, ticket No. 895; 2, J. Murphy, ticket No. 699; 3, E. Quinn, ticket No. 497; 4, J. Walker, ticket No. 881; 5; Miss C. M. Lord, , ticket No. 609; 6, “Frank and Joan,” ticket No. 246.

Considering the inclemency of the weather the sun blind in front of Gilbert’s window looked rather odd today, but on enquiry it.was learned that the window was being dressed and packed with stupendous bargains for the Jewellery Sale commencing Saturday.—Advt.

A novel method of delivering an apology was used by Mr. H. T. Parry, of Hokitika, for the jubilee banquet and dance of the Inter-Wanganui Cooperative Dairy Factory yesterday. Piloting his new Redwing ’plane from Hokitika, Mr. Parry flew to Hari Hari yesterday afternoon, and, flying low, dropped his apology beside the Hari Hari Ha . Attached to the letter was a copy of the Hokitika evening paper, which was delivered in Hari Hari just half-an-hour after publication.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Westport Primary School Committee, the headmaster reported on the unsatisfactory attendance. He stated that on enquiry some stated they had no boots and the bad weather was also used as an excuse. The lower classes were those most affected. Mr Bruning moved and Mrs Miller seconded that the Education Board be acquainted with the position and asking what steps should be taken. Mrs Miller said that children who had only one pair of shoes were at a disadvantage as, in wet weather it was impossible to’dry shoes at lunch time. After all health came first. The motion was' carried.

Less than wholesale cost. —Ladies’ Cardigans and Jumpers, including the newest styles and . effects at 9/11. These are usually sold at 17/6 to 25/-. See for yourself, these famous “Kaiapoi” garments. Remember, only 9/11, and only at C. Smith’s, Ltd.-— Advt.

Unusual snips at B. Dixon’S Annual Sale. Fancy Boxed Stationery at a quarter of the usual prices to clear. Usual prices 2/6 to 10/-. Sale prices 6d to 5/-. Table Games at 25 pet cent. less. Usual prices 1/- to 10/6. Sale prices 9d to 7/6. Come in early. —Advt. Dixon’s Annual Sale Bargains. Music Albums, Instrumental and Vocal, 3d and 6d each. Sheet Music 3d each. Violin and Banjo fittings .and Strings at a quarter of the ordinary prices. Hundreds of lines in China at half prices.—Advt.