LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 November 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The price of gold yesterday, in. Lon don, was quoted at 13/9 per ounce fine.

The Arnold River is carrying a big head of trout, and anglers report good catches on the fly during the past couple of ddys’ fine weather. on Tuesday evening, a fine specimen o trout was caught near Cobden Bridge, on the silver Devon.

A definite announcement that the name of the new judge to replace Mi Justice Adams would be made m two or three days, was given by the Prime Minister, Mr Forbes, to Mr Sullivan, yesterday, when the latter put before the Prime Minister the representations of Christchurch interests in the matter.

With the general development of the broadcasting service, it has been found necessary to re-arrange the frequencies allotted to New Zealand broadcasting jstatioins. Accordangjy, new frequency allocations will a PP Iy as from December 1, 1933. The frequency of 1300 k.c. sec. at present allotted to Station 3ZR, Greymouth, will be changed to one of 940 k.c. sec.

There is something of a building boom in Cobden at present for at last evening’s meeting of the _ Cobden Town Board, no fewer than six applications for permits to build dwellings were approved. Most of these houses are in course of construction, the permits having been granted by the Building Inspector. There were also seven applications for permits to carry , out alterations or make additions to existing premises.

There is still a scarcity of whitebait catches from the Grey River, and the bait is being retailed at 2/- per pint. 'The end of the season is drawing near, and rains and flooded rivers have made it a lean season, for fishermen. Many of the unemployed have gained some measure of relief through whitebaiting activities, but the “run did not come up to expectations. There is consolation in the knowledge that with the majority of the bait escaping up stream, there should be an abundance ir.»king for the spawning beds next, season.

“A man interviewed mo the other day who claimed that he could make twe gallons of tar out of one,’’ the mayor informed the Blenheim Borough Council. “I was sceptical, but. he assured me he could do it, and was prepared to prove it- O course, 1 have heard of making two gallons of milk out of one, but this multiplication of tar is a new thing.’’ (Laughter). Councillor J. Wem.yss, chairman of the Gas Committee, said he had not met the man referred to. “However,” he added humorously, “we tried the same thing at the gas works, but we are now doing the opposite, by taking all the water out of our tar!”

The sum of £l5OO, portion of the Canterbury Rugby Union’s profit for the last season, will be used in the reduction of the New Zealand Rugby Union’s mortgage on Rugby Park. In the report of the finance committee presented to the general committee of the Canterbury union, it was stated that the committee, when considering the disposal of the union’s surplus funds, had decided to recommend that the sum of £lOOO be forwarded to the New Zealand Rugby Union in reduction of the mortgage on Rugby Park. It rvas usual to give six months’ notice of any reduction of principal, but the committee suggested asking the New Zealand Union to accept the amount immediately.

An exciting pig hunt in which many small boys and several men joined, took place in Newton Road, Auckland, at 5.15 yesterday afternoon, following an accident, in which a motor lorry, laden with corrugated iron, plate glass, several drums of benzine, and 20 pigs collided with a telegraph pole at the bottom of a steep incline from Symonds Street. Iron, glass, benzine drums and pigs were hurled on to the footpath, and the pole, almost smashed in halves, seven feet from the ground, was hanging at a precarious angle, held by the overhead wires. The driver had a miraculous escape from injury. .A woman bystander fainted. Nineteen small pigs squealing loudly began to run in all directions. One was killed in the accident, and the 'nineteen recaptured pigs were accommodated in an adjacent carrier’s yard for the night.—“ Star” Special Service.

Mrs Jones: What a beautifully fitting frock! Mrs Smith: Yes, I made it myself, from a pattern from the N.Z. Cutting Academy, purchased from W. Reid, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

New series of Double Vols in Everyman’s series. “Tom Jones,” by Fielding. “The Diary of Samuel Pepys.” “The Decameron” by Boccaccio, 7/cach, postage 6d extra. Cheap series of “To-day’s Parable,” by Redwood. “Launch,” by Seely. “Lies,” by Kennedy.” “God in the Shadows,” by Redwood, 1/3, postage 2d, at B. Dixon’s — Advt.

A spirit which expresses the ideals of master blenders is Dewar’s' Whisky —in the delights of its distinctive flavour —in the excellence of -its almost magically blended Ingredients —there vou will find th© expression of those high ideals which inspired the founders of Dewar’s distillery so many years ago. If you go into any hotel ask for ‘a nip of Dewars’ and compare its delicious goodness with any other whisky. You will readily see why public favour has enthusiastically turned to Dewar’s, and why it is preferred by connoiseurs. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport.— Advt. The road to Christchurch over the Otira Gorge is now open for traffic. Several motorists who journeyed over it to-day, reported that it is in good order and that the punt for ferrying cars over the Waimakariri River, is proving entirely satisfactory.

The decision of the Auckland Education Board to restore the last.- salary cut on the office staff follows on similar action taken by the Canterbury Education Board, more than two /months ago. In the case of the Canterbury Board, however, the decision was made in committee, /rnd no public intimation was given until today. The cuts restored were those of 10 per cent, imposed on members of the staff receiving salaries over £225, and 5 per cent, on those receiving up to £225. The decision was possible owing to the fact that the Board had a> reserve fund to draw upon. —Press Assn.

A novel suggestion was made at the Cobden Town Board meeting last evening, by Cr R. Marley, the Chairman of the Works Committee. Members were discussing the advisability of supplying gravel to residents at 2/- per load, but Cr Marley said ho considered that gravel paths did not. enhance the beauty of the town. He suggested that the Board sell concrete slabs to the ..applicants for gravel. Slabs, two of which would be sufficient for the average footpath to roadway path could be made at the rate of about eight for 7/6. The slabs, he said, could be made during spare time. Cr Marley’s suggestion, however, did not receive much consideration, and it was decided to supply gravel at 2/- a yard.

Stating that he had in mind a janitress at one of the suburban libraries,Mr D. Donaldson, moved the following motion, of which he had given notice at the last meeting of the Auckland City Council: “Tiha|t in order to spread employment in these days of stress, it shall be the policy of the Auckland City Council not -to give employment to any woman whose husband is in permanent employment, except with the consent of the council. • The mover said the woman in question had a husband in permanent employment with one of the largest concerns in the city, and the other members of her family were working. He felt that a principle was at stake. The motion was carried, on a show of hands by 12 votes to 7.

A young married woman was charged in the Police Court'at Rotorua before justices with stealing a dress valued at zo/- from the premises of Gertrude Jensen. Accused pleaded guilty. Senior-Sergeant Carroll said that accused had taken a dress length to be made up by Mrs Jensen, and when she called to see if it was finished the shop was temporarily unattended. Accused took the dress off a peg and wrapped it up. When Mrs Jensen returned accused asked her if it was finished, and Mrs Jensen found that it was missing. On being questioned by the police accused denied having taken the dress, but afterwards the police found ‘it hidden in her home. Her story was that there was 15/- to pay on the dress, she had no money, and was tempted to take it. The Bench said it was a peculiar case of a woman having stolen her own dress. Accused was admitted to probation for 12 months and ordered to make restitution of 15/-.

An unusual case was hoard in the Hamilton Court when application was made by a firm of house agents against "a woman for possession of a house occupied by defendant and her husband at Claudelands. It was alleged that defendant had obtained use of the house by a trick. Ostensibly with the object of inspecting the place, the husband had secured the key from .the agents, and had taken possession, refusing to ’leave when asked. Finally, it was arranged that the “squatters” could stay on at a weekly rental of £l. They had fallen into arrears with the rent, and action was taken against the wife, as it was understood her husband was an undischarged bankrupt. The defendant did not appear, but the husband represented her and challenged the auth. ority of the agents to represent the owner in an action for possession, but Mr S. L. Paterson, S.M., decided against him. The magistrate made an order for possession giving judgmen against the defendant for £4 rent, with costs. •

Have you seen the series of Greymouth Views mounted on dainty mounts w’ith a calendar for 1934 thereon, now being shown at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Price is only 1/3, postage Id. Just the thing to send to folks at Home.—Advt.

New Novels at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street: “Only Men on Board.” by Blake. “Wonder Hero” by Priestly. “Spanish Death,” by Evans. “North Wall,” by Cannan. “The Proselyte,” by Susan Ertz. “Laughing Through the Orient,” by Bairnsfather. “Foul Weather,” by Gibbs. “Dona Celestis,” by Dell, 7/- each, postage 4d extra — Advt.

Your windows are the eyes of your home. You can make them beautiful at little cost from the wonderful new’ range of curtain nets C. Smith Ltd are now offering. Here are some of them: —36in Biscuit Net 1/- and 1/4 yard: 37in Cream Net 1/3; 40in Cream Net with red, saxe, royal, orange, gold, pink, or green border, 1/6 yard; 36in Silk and Cotton Net in dark fawn, 2/3, and 2/6 yard, with scalloped edge 2/11. Samples on request.—Advt.