LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 August 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Only two nominations were received for the two vacancies on the Greymouth Technical High School Board of Governors, Messrs. John Tennent (School Committee), and Frank Benjamin Lawn (Employers’ Association). The two have been duly declared elected. On the recommendation of the Assistant Harbour Engineer, the Greymouth Harbour Board, at last evening’s meeting, decided to invite tenders for 22,645 super, feet of ironbark timber for wharf repairs, estimated to cost approximately £450. An offer made by the Grey Electric Power Board, for tiie sale to the Harbour Board, for £l5OO, of the Power Board’s buildings on reclaimed land in Gresson Street, has been referred to the Harbour Engineer for a report An answer somewhat unexpected by the layman was given by Professor J. A. Bartram, professor of geology, to a question asked by a member of the audience at the conclusion of a lecture which he gave at the Auckland University College (reports the “Herald.”) The questioner asked if Professor Bartram could say how it was that, sea shells were found at the top of One Tree Hill. “Yes,” he replied. “They were taken up by the Maoris for food supplies in the old fighting days.”

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, August 20, at Kokiri 8 a.m. and at Ruru 10.15 a.m. —Advt.

“Dressmaking is a dying industry to-day.” said an assessor in a Conciliation Council case, at Christchurch, yesterday. “It can’t keep pace with modern methods.” It was pointed out that patterns with full instructions as to how to make any type of dress could now be bought over the counter, and hundreds of these were sold ovei* the counter every day. Millinery, another assessor* contended, was also a dying trade. “Why, with two knitting needles and sixpenn’orth of wool, a woman can make a hat,” he said. “If

you asked a woman £6 or £7 for a liat to-day she would think you were mad.”

The reported intention of the Buller miners, to withdraw from the West Coast District Council, lias caused uneasiness among the Grey miners. Attempts are being made by the Grey Unions to meet the Buller Union, and see if an agreement could bo arrived at, that would be satisfactory to the members of unions in

both parts of the district. The Grey miners fear, that in the event of Buller breaking away, it would be difficult. to maintain the necessary contact. and co-operation between. the various miners’ unions in the West Coast district.

At last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Harbour Board, a lettei* was received from Sydney Fry, on behalf of the United Brunner Coal Mines Ltd., advising that the Mines Department was pressing for payment of rent, and asking the Board to use its influence to have action stayed meantime. The Board’s Secretary (Mr. W. B. Gilbert) stated that about £BOO was owing by the Company, and they were not in a position to meet the amount, but they were optimistic of being able to pay, at a future date. The Chairman said .that the Board could ask the Mines Department to stay action for six months. If the amount was not paid within that period, the lease would have to be surrendered, as such a lease could not be held up indefinitely. The Chairman’s suggestion was adopted.

Tomorrow (Thursday) evening, an exceptionally close conjunction of Venus and Jupitor will take place. These, the two brightest planets in the solar system, at the time of sunset on that evening will be apparently quite close together in the western sky. The apparent motion of Venus in the sky being about six times that of Jupiter, it will seem as if the planets are rapidly coming still closer together, and when the planets set at about S p.m. their distance apart will appear very small indeed. After they sot and become invisible to observers in New Zealand, the planets

will draw still nearer, but no one need fear a collision and a celestial catastrophe. for their real distance apart will still be a mere 546,000,000 miles, or thereabouts. Given clear weather, the two planets in their apparent. close approach should present. a striking appearance, and the combined images are likely to be conspicuous during part of the day, but to what extent will depend upon atmospheric conditions. It has been stated that these two planets were in conjunction in the eastern sky on the first Christmas Day.

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.

Copper Fire Sets, comprising adjustable fender, with box upholstered seats, beautiful firescreen, brush I tongs, poker and shovel. The lot for 32/6. This is outstanding value, and is definitely unbeatable. S. Burl nett White, High Grade Furnisher.— j Advt. i Unusual snips at B. Dixon’s Annual , Sale. Fancy Boxed Stationery at a c 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 in all the popular makes of wool are ob- 1 tainable in endless variety at. C. ' Smith, Ltd. —Advt. ’ ’ i

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 124/10 per ounce, fine, in London, yesterday. “My experience is that the most deadly witness you can call in any case is the man who can neither read nor write,” remarked Mr. Justice Blair in the Napier Supreme Court, in answer to a submission by Mr. L. T. Burnard, counsel foi- the accused, that his client had been placed at a disadvantage in signing a. declaration on account of the fact that he was not well educated. “You generally find that the higher education a man has had the worse he is as a witness,” his Honor added. The annual festival of the West Coast. Mothers’ Union was held to-day at Greymouth, when members were present" from Temuka, Hokitika, Kumara, Otira and Greymouth, about 130 being present. On arrival they were welcomed at Holy Trinity Hall, and then proceeded to church for their corporate communion. Archdeacon Jermyn conducted the service, assisted by Rev. H. J. W. Knights, of HokitikaRev. H. S. Hamilton of Kumara, and Rev. W. Beaumont, of Cobden were also present. The address was given by Captain'S. R. Banyard, church army on the marks of a Christian, which he described as love, self denial, fruitbearing and courage. After church, lunch was provided by the Greymouth branch at Herb. Moore’s, the Archdeacon being chairman. The usual toasts were honoured, and each branch through its representative returned thanks for hospitality. Miss SpencerSmith, of Christchurch, head of St. Faith’s School of Sacred Learning, was welcomed as speaker fox* the afternoon, and Captain Banyard was tendered birthday greetings, with a Maori welcome, Haere Mai Rangatira, Kiriki, ake ake kia kah’a. Various photographs of the party were taken before the commencement of the afternoon meeting. At the meeting this afternoon, musical items were contributed by Miss V. Millar, Mrs J. Wright, Mrs H. Hopkinson, Mrs R. L. Machu, Mrs W. Cogswell, Mrs W. H. Coltman. The address was given by Miss Spencer Smith. Mr A. M. Rudge, Optician, wishes to advise that he is giving up residence in Greymouth on the 19th. instant, to commence practice in Christchurch. Those desiring to consult him before leaving are asked to make an appointment as early as possible. Advt.