LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 August 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Gold was quoted at 124/8 per ounce fine, yesterday, in London. The U.S.A, dollar was quoted at 447.

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel during last week arno . un^ t L ft 2 10,377 runs, in comparison with S.iOV tons during the corresponding week of last year, and 10,521 tons in

The honour of being the first financial member of the West Coast Amo Club belongs to Mr IM. >E Fogar y, who, at last evening’s meeting, when the club was formed, was first to hand over the cash (£l/1/-). His example was 'quickly followed by several others, and the Treasurer made an encouraging “haul."

Through a misunderstanding on the part of two girl, and two boy cyclists, at. tlm intersection of Mackay and Tainui Street yesterday afternoon, a young girl was thrown from her bicycle, when she collided With a. bo? cyclist. She sustained a. shaking, and bruises, but. otherwise escaped from what might, have been a serious fall.

The plea that a prisoner appearing for sentence should receive lenient treatment, because he had.a witc and children dependent on him was not accepted by Mr Justice Herdman in the Supreme Court at Auckland. "You should consider your wife and family before you start on a career ot crime,” his Honor told the prisoner, who was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour. after time, that plea is made on behalf of criminals. I cannot take that into consideration in the present case.”

Asked if he could form any idea of Buller’s chances against West Coast after yesterday’s match, D. Max said they could not judge Nelson's form on the day’s play as no team could play a. hard game on Saturday and then come out and do the same on Monday. Buller backs would need to run straight, not as they were doing yesterday, across the field. . It was better to run two yards straight than ten across field. He thought Buller might have a 50-50 chance. —Westport News.

“Would it bo advisable to learn to fly in a second-hand aeroplane?” asked a young man at the Aero Club meeting 'last evening. “I learned to drive a car in a second-hand ear," he added, "and ii wasn’i too satisfactory." Mr 11. W. De Casrro replied that there was nothing inadvisable about it, as on account of Government. regulaiitius regarding periodic examinations, and airworthiness, one machine was probably as good as another. “Anyhow, as a novice, they probably wouldn’t let you.go up in a brand new machine.”

The meeting of the Marsden M’oinen’s Institute was held in the Marsden school-room, Mrs M. Johnson presiding over a good attendance. A highly appreciated demonstration on the making of raffia baskets was given by Miss Cornwall and Mrs Thompson. A* splendid collection of fancy knitted articles were shown by Mrs Chalk, of Greymouth. A birthday cake which was presented by the “Woodbury Institute” was cut, and a gift of daphne sent from the " Padbrooks link” was distributed to members. A hearty vote of thanks to the demonstrators brought a. pleasant evening to a close. The hostesses were Mrs Johnson and Miss Jlavill.

It is reported that, the Hon. Adam Hamilton is now going into the question of copyright, of musical items, and legislation will possibly be introduced. making clearer and practicable what is now a very uncertain position. ft is pointed out that Australasian Performing Rights Association controls the copyright of practically all musical items, and a definite portion of radio license fees has to be paid for the use of items publicly performed. With the advent, of sound films, picture theatre proprietors are also directly concerned, though so far, they have encountered no difficulties. The picture theatre industry wishes to see a tribunal established to adjudicate in cases where copyright demands may be considered unreasonable, or where conditions are sought to be imposed, which may not be in Ihe public interest. —Press Assn.

From a. suburb of Sydney that was not, suspected of possessing a municipal council with a. bias toward the ! finer things of life comes a proposal which all other municipal councils i will have to consider and which some citizens think ought to have been made at least a year and perhaps two years ago (writes the Sydney correspondent of the Melbourne “Argus”). The suggestion of the Auburn Council. which was agreed to unanimously, is that, there should be a special day of prayer on behalf of the unemployed. The aiderman who made the proposal said that lie believed in the efficacy of prayer. He pointed out that during the war there were days of prayer for peace, and in time of drought there was a day of prayer for rain. No church, however, had suggested a day of prayer on behalf of the workless, whose need was certainly as great as that of the farmers in a prolonged dry time. All councils will be asked to co-onerato in requests to the head of every church, and it. is expected that but few will merely “receive” the letter conveying the suggestion. Auburn is the central stronghold of Mr Lang.

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.

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. The National Disputes Committee of th • Waterside Workers, and Employers’ Federation, met in Greymouth today, to discuss local disputes. Mr TT. J. Bignell, Chairman of the : Canterbury Education Board, has been advised that. a. Government grant has been made, for repairs and renovations to the old Greymouth Technical school-building, and also for repairs to the Hokitika School.

The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Coates, announced to-day, that Cabinet has decided to recommend the Go-vernor-General to convene Parliament for the transaction of public business on Thursday, ■ September 21.—Press Assn.

The general committee of the Manawatu West Coast A. and P. Association, by 24 votes to 5, passed a resolution,, following an animated discussion expressing itself in favour of lifting the embargo on stock imports from Groat Britain—Press Assn.

A man, whose name was suppressed, appeared before Mr. W. Meldrum, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, at Greymouth this morning, charged with disobedience of a maintenance order in respect of his wife. Arrears to July 21, amounted to £6. Senior-Sergeant E. Quayle represented the police. Defendant was remanded until August 21, £3 of the arrears to be paid by that date. An order was made that he report daily to the police. \

On hehalf of the Wellington School Committees, Mr McKeen, M.P., recently requested the permission of the acting-Minister of Education to pay for school telephones out of the Government grants. The Minister, Mr J. Bitchener, in reply, states: The fact that few of the schools have telephones shows that they are not an essential convenience. He suggests that, in order to provide for emergencies, arrangements might be made to use a neighbouring telephone. He savs he does not think he would be justified either in amending the regulations governing the expenditure of grants by School Committees, or in approaching the Postmaster-General for a. concession. —Press Assn.

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.

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

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.' Knitting is fascinating and so easy to-day with instruction books covering the latest in smart spring jumpers etc. New shades and effects iff all the popular makes of wool are obtainable in endless variety at C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.