LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 December 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Advice has been received by the Native Minister (Sir Apirana Ngata) that the Carnegie Corporation has approved a grant of 12,500 dollars to permit of the extension of the Maori School of Arts and Crafts at Rotorua, The first payment of 5000 dollars has already been authorised, and a further amount of 7500 dollars will be paid on a declining scale over the next four years towards the support of the work.

The fact that the objections of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce to powers given in the Stock Remedies Bill in connection with the disclosure of secret trade formulae, were appreciated, and that he proposed to give further consideration to that particular provision with a view to its modification was mentioned by the Minister of Agriculture in a letter received by the Chamber. —Press Assn.

Excitement reigned in an Auckland fruit warehouse this morning, when a brown Fijian tree snake, 20 inches long, was discovered among bananas, a shipment of which was being unpacked. One -workman, more daring than the others picked it up with two sticks, and dropped it in a tin. Later, one of the Museum staff arrived, chloroformed the snake, and took it to the museum.—Press Assn.

Strong, comment oh : the films witnessed by school children was made by the Principal, Mr Wilson, at the Hamilton High School break-up this morning. The teaching profession, he said, was greatly concerned at the prevalence of films undesirable for children. The objection was not so much the films inciting to crime, which were comparatively rare but to films giving false values of life, which tended to undo much of the work of the schools in inculcating general principles of conduct and behaviour. —Press Assn.

A meeting of the committee of the Inangahua A. and P. Association was held on Monday evening. Rev. Father Seymour presided. It was resolved 1 to affiliate with the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, The annual show dates were fixed as March 2 and 3. 1934. The Secretary was instructed to write to Mr J. L. Wylie, Cronadun, regarding classes for young birds at the annual show. It was carried that Mr J. D. Lennie, Christchurch, be asked to judge all sections of flower, vegetable and decorative classes.

The Gladstone Women’s Institute held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs Nissen. The roll call “Limericks on Members’- was enjoyed by all. In the competition for the best iced Christmas cake, Mrs J. Clancy was first and Mrs J. James and Mrs J. Muir, equal, second. Two demonstrations were given. Mrs C. Smith ably demonstrated the making of little boys’ pants, and Mrs W. Ogilvie demonstrated smocking for little girls’ frocks. The lucky number competition was won by Miss Betty Woollet. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Langley and Knight.

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, December 17th., at Kokiri 8 a.m., and at Te Kinga 10.30 a.m. Advt.

The skeleton of a rare species of mammal of considerable scientific value, may be placed in the Wanganui Museum as the result of identification yesterday by Mr G. Shepherd, of th© Museum, of a carcase as that of a Berardius Arnouxi, commonly known as a porpoise whale. The carcase, about 16 feet long, was washed up in the vicinity of Ohawe Beach during November. It drifted away at high tide a few days later. In the meantime the discovery was reported to Mr Shepherd, who requested tha| a lookout should be kept, and when it was again washed up last week-end he was notified. Visiting the beach, he recognised the species, which is perhaps the oldest of the whale family and is gradually becoming extinct. Only about ten have previously been found iu New Zealand waters. It is suggested that an effort be made to have the carcase dismembered and the skeleton sent to Wanganui for assembly at the Museum—Press Assn.

Kilgour’s Toy Bazaar offers a wonderful array of Gifts and Toys for the Christmas Season. A great variety of mechanical toys is offered for the kiddies, while adults can secure useful presents at prices to suit the times. —Advt.

A protest against the omission of any reference to God from the inscription on the New Zealand halfcrowns was made by the Rev. Percy N. Knight during a service at the Devonport Methodist Church, Auckland. “I venture the opinion that had a copy of the design been published before the coins were minted there would have been a storm of protest from one end of the land to the other,” Mr. Knight said. “Compare the English half-crown with the New Zealand coin. The English coin states that George V. is King dei gratia, by the grace of God. The New Zealand coin declares him’ King without any reference to God at all, yet Kings rule and Dominions prosper, and we all live and move and have our being by the grace of God. Why should we refuse to acknowledge this? Secondly, the English coin declares that George V is fidei , defensor, defender of the faith. The New Zealand coin omits this fact, possibly because it has no faith to defend. Having removed all reference to God’s grace and the accepted faith of the Empire, the coin presents us as objects of loyalty w’ith two Maori tikis, hideous forms with their tongues hanging out. For the God who rules the sky and the destinies of men we have two heathen gods, indigenous deities, stamped on our coinage to remind us whom we serve. Richard Seddon called this land own country,' but perhaps that is now out of date," Mr. Knight said. “I acknowledge much beauty in the central part of the design. Why spoil it by these startling omissions?”

All the Xmas novelties are at Reid’s. Mawhera Quay. Xmas Cards, Ladies’ Handbags, Crockery. Writing Sets, Leather Purses, Hand Mirrors, and 100 other articles suitable for Xmas Gifts. —Advt.

Get your Xmas Gift , goods early. Prices are lower and values better than ever this year. Fancy Leather Goods. Fancy China, Writing Sets, Shaving Outfits, Calenders, Xmas Cards, 1934 Diaries. Large stocks at B. Dixon Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

Gift suggestions that never fail to please. Towel and Face Cloth Sets 3/11, 5/6; Fancy White Towels from 2/11 pair; Duchess Sets, new stvle, embroidered linen 5/11; Tray Cloths from 1/11; Linen Guest Towels 3/6, 4/11, 5/6; Art Silk Supper Sets 10/6; Check Breakfast Sets 4/11. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

“A Dewar’s a day keeps the doctor away,” especially during the preval* ence of ‘flu.’ No home should be without a bottle of this fine old spirit. Dewar’s Whisky can justly boast of being a leader amongst the world’s best Scotch Whisky, a reputation which genuinely befits this splendid product. Try a nip of Dewar’s as a night-cap and note how refreshed you feel after the good night’s sleep it ensures. Messrs Griffen and Smith Ltd., agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

Robert Thompson, of Camerons, a pupil at the Greymouth Technical High School, was struck over the eye by a ball, while practising cricket, yesterday afternoon. Stitches were inserted in the wound, when Thompson went to the Grey River Hospital, but his sight was not affected by the accident.

“Business is better now than it has been for three or four years,” said one Auckland business man (records the “Star”). “There is real evidence that this year there will be more general shopping, apart from gift shopping, than there has been for some time past. At the present time all oflr departments are busy, which is an exceisent sign.” The improvement, he said, went back several weeks. The long line of wet week-ends experienced in September and October had undoubtedly delayed much of the sea- . •sonal shopping; and the returns for the month of November had been better .than for four years.; . ‘.‘Ev^ry.. day our returns are better. , . Business .is brisk, and it will be brisker still.” ■

Can you beat this! . Three-piece Tea Sets'6/-. Other suitable Christmas Gifts at 1/-, 2/-, 2/6. They’re new goods just in and most attractive. Gilbert Bros, Tainui Street.—Advt.

It seems hardly creditable, but seeing is believing. Most, attractive and suitable Christm’as Gifts can be purchased at Gilbert Bros, Tainui Street, for 1/-, 2/-, and 2/6. New goods just in.—Advt.

Don’t buy until you have seen Gilbert Bros.’ new selections of Christmas Goods just opened up. Prices, are remarkably low. Many beautiful articles are priced as low as 1/-, 2/and 2/6.—Advt.

The new English worsteds in smart brown and grey patterns, and quality Navy Serge Sujts are distinctive in cut and finish. These suits are made by craftsmen and represent unequalled value to-day. Make a point of inspecting the Christmas range at C. Smith, Ltd. Also specially selected Ties, Shirts, Pyjamas and Hose, the ideal mens gifts.—Advt.

Xmas Goods you will want: —Xmas Pudding Sets 1/- to 2/6; Xmas Cake Frills 4d, 6d, 8d and 9d. CoL oured leaves for cake decoration 6d a bundle and 1/- and 1/3 a'dozen. Xmas Bon-Bons in all sizes, better ■value than ever before 1/r, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/> 7/6 a dozen at B. Dixon, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Give Books. They are always acceptable as Xmas Gifts. Get them at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., where the stocks are larger, the prices lower and a selection easier to make. Books for the children or adults. Come in and inspect them. The values are better than ever before. Send in for lists.-— Advt.