LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 August 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Liverpool and James mines will both be working, to-morrow.

During the recent visit of Mr. Bitchener to Marlborough, he was asked for many things, from a two millions railway to a new Marlborough College building. The Government, today, began painting the Blenheim Post Oflice, so all was not in vain.— Press Assn.

The current belief that a man very rarely knows what his wife, is wearing received confirmation in the Supreme Court, in Auckland last week, when a. witness was asked what- sort of hat. his wife had on at the time of an accident. “Now you are. asking aabout. hats.” said the witness, looking puzzled. “I don’t know what sort of hat it was.” Mr. Justice Herdman commented that a man did not usually notice such things.

The case of tho late Mr. J. McCombs, M.P., is providing a good talking-point for life insurance agents in urging the beneTits of insurance. Six weeks or so ago Mr. McCombs took out a policy for £lOOO with the Government Life Insurance Department in Wellington, the premium being payable in Christchurch. He made one payment of £2G 5s lOd before his death, and now his family is to collect £lOOO. Miss Peggy Carroll, A.T.C.L., official accompanist for the Festival of the West Coast Competitions, will be available for rehearsals with performers at her residence, Tainui Street, GVeymouth, every afternoon from 2 o’clock. Ring ’phone No. 219 for appointment.—Advt.

The gate takings at the NelsonWest Coast Seddon Shield match on Saturday amounted to £173, while the takings at the amateur boxing tournament in the evening, at which there was a poor “house,” totalled only £22. The Shield match was broadcasted by two stations, 3ZR, Greymouth and 2ZR, Nelson. The respective announcers, Mr. A. Warnes and Mr. Y. Reid, were located one above the other in a “crow’s nest,” erected at the rear of the grandstand.

One of the things that has. impressed Dr. F. W. Kirsch, of St. Louis, Missouri, who is at present touring New Zealand, is the honesty and consideration of its people. He gave an instance to a, Chris!church reporter. “I went into a Kodak store to buy a filter for my movie camera, said Dr. Kirsch. The man said. "You are from the States.’ I said I was, and he told me that. I would not need a filter here, and anyhow 1 could get one for half the price when 1 got home. Can you tie that? That man talked himself out of a sale, but I’ll say lie. is honest. You have no idea of the feeling 1 have for that man because of his downright honesty.”

At a meeting of tho Otago branch of the Teachers’ Institute, Mr. C. Allen, an exchange teacher from London, commented unfavourably on the Dominion’s educational system, which, he said, appeared to be based on distrust. The authorities and the inspectors distrusted the teachers, and the latter distrusted the youngsters, all seemingly being due to the great god “Proficiency.” to which teachers were compelled to sacrifice themselves and the children. This examination failed lamentably as a test of true education. In his view our system strove after what was both unattainable and undesirable, the mass pioduction of education.

The Minister of Labour (the Hon. Adam Hamilton), has written to the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr. D. G. Sullivan, M.P.), informing him that the Unemployment Board cannot accept (ho scheme put forward by the Master Painters’ Association and the New’ Zealand Federation for a partial return in labour to the taxpayer for the amount of unemployment tax paid. The Minister, in his letter, states that he and other members of the Unemployment Board appreciate. the interest displayed and the careful consideration given to the scheme, but the board could not accept the scheme either in its whole or modified form. The board considers that the present No. 10 scheme for subsidising labour employed in the building industry offers generous inducement to owners of sections to proceed with the erection of buildings and to owners of house properties to renovate or carry out necessary alterations to their dwellings, thus employing labour W’hich would otherwise be unemployed and in receipt of relief under the No. 5 scheme.

Whitebait .season is here and this vear Netting values are remarkable. 72in is 1/6 a. yard and 90in. 2/3 a yard for heavy mesh, nt C. Smith. Ltd.—Advt.

Dixon’s Annual Sale Bargains. Music Albums, Instrumental and Vocal. 3d and fid 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.

Copper Fire Sets, comprising adjustable fonder, 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. ColHn’s Pocket Classics, now 1/11. Books of Travel at half-price. Now is your opportunity. Sale lasts to August 19. —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 per cent, less. Usual prices 1/- to 10/6. Sale prices 9d to 7/6. Come in early. —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. It is understood that Parliament wil’ meet, on Thursday, September 21. —Press Assn. There has been a prompt and gratifying response to the call for 12 boys for enlistment as seamen in the New Zealand division of the Royal Navy, says the “N.Z. Herald.” The local defence office has already received a largo number of applications, and as the type of boy offering is an exceptionally good one, the naval authorities are likely to have some difficulty in making a final selection. A seven-year-old lad, Hilario Zampesi, a son of Italian parents, has received from Italy a violin valued at about £4O. The boy mentioned to Cavaliere Geraldo Perotti, Greymouth Vice-Consul for Italy, that he wished to learn the violin, and Cavaliere Perotti mentioned this in a letter to Sig'nor Mussolini. Last week, the instrument arrived, and it is now in the care of the Sisters of Mercy, who are in charge of the boy’s musical education.

Star of the West’ Lodge,' U.A.0.D., usual fortnightly meeting to-night — Advt.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following letter from the Minister of Employment: “I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 21st ultimo, supporting representations made by Mr L. S. Griffiths, on behalf of the Combined Camps Union, Charleston, urging that the men in these camps should receive a flat rate weekly payment of 10/- per week irrespective of any time lost through wet weather. 1 am making some enquiries as to the average earnings derived by the men iu these camps, and on receipt of this information the representations conveyed will receive such consideration as may be practicable. A further reply will be addressed to you advising the Board’s decision in this matter.” Mr A. M. Rudge, Optician, wishes to advise that he is giving up residence in Greymouth on the 19th. instant, to commence practice in Christ, church. Those desiring to consult him before leaving are asked to make an appointment as early as possible. Advt. Knitting is fascinating and so easy to-day with instruction books covering the latest in smart spring jumpers etc. New shades and effects in all the populai' makes of wool are obtainable in .endless variety at C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.