LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 May 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Liverpool and James mines will both be idle on Monday.

An Order-in-Council issued last evening provides that the New Zealand silver coinage be submitted to the trial of the pyx (test by weight and assav) in the same manner as the silver coins of the United Kingdom are tested.

The appointment of Mr T. J. Maling of Christchurch, to be a member of tne New Zealand Wool Committee, vice Mr R. L. M. Kitto, who resigned, was gazetted last evening. Mr Mating is president of the New Zealand Woolbrokers’ Association. — Press Assn.

There was a slight reduction in the number of applications for assistance, received at this week’s meeting of the Mayor’s Relief of Distress Committee, the total being 58. The usual parcels of groceries were distributed, also cakes, bread, and second-hand clothing and boots. The boot-repairing depot handled 33 pairs cf footwear (16 men’s, 10 ladies’ and seven children’s). The value of the work done was £9/13/-.

Old Time dancers are cordially invited to attend the Pirate Football Club’s dance, in Herb. Moore’s Cabaret to-morrow night. Re-arranged dance programme.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Hokitika, yesterday, George White and Richard Mace Durham, were charged with breaking and entering the shop of Oliver and Duff, Revell Street, on June 29 last, and stealing eleven pairs of shoes and 10/- in money, the total value being £l6/10/-. Accused pleaded not guilty, and were committed to the Supreme Court at Greymouth for trial. Bail was fixed at £lOO, with a surety of £lOO in each case, and was forthcoming.

Injuries, regarded as serious, were sustained by John McKenzie, 37, married ,of Cobden, when he fell from the staging at the north tip-head, yesterday afternoon. McKenzie, who is an employee of the Greymouth Harbour Board, was engaged in lifting a stringer, with a jack, when the lever pulled out of the jack causing McKenzie to overbalance, and fall on to the quarry stone, some twelve feet below. His injuries were sustained principally to back and shoulder, and his condition, reported from the Grey Hospital to-day, was stated to bo rather serious.

Being unable to attend to all patients, Mr A. M. Rudge, D. 1.0., N.Z., F. 1.0., Optician, will be in Greymouth to-morrow. Further appointments for sight testing may be made at Gilbert Bros., Jewellers. —Advt.

At a special meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, held last evening, the programme of work lor the ensuing year was considered and approved, comprising footpaths, channelling, kerbing, tar-sealing of roads, and improved lighting. IL was decided to make an immediate start, with a few men, on the clearing up of the aerodrome site at the rear of the hospital, so as to be in a . position to make a start in earnest, as soon as the replies from the local bodies are received. It was also decided to make improvements to the ground purchased last year, at a cost of £450, for cemeteiy purposes.

There were many disappointed people in Greymouth, yesterday, when, on going over to the fish boat, at the wharf, they saw an abundance of fish, but found that it was not for sale locally. There was a better market offering in Christchurch, and the catch went overland. The scarcity of fish in Christchurch has been caused by the extended storm weather experienced along the east coast. Off the West Coast, the nets have made some good hauls recently, and the advance in price at Christchurch was good for the fisherman, but yesterday disappointing for the regular patrons at the wharf. It is the price that pays, however, and as Christchurch markets were willing to pay the best, price, they secured the fish.

Napier is having a little joke of its own over building regulations. The council has a bylaw which forbids the erection of timber buildings in a certain fixed central area of the borough. One company there wants, a new office and wants it in wood, but the council has given a flat refusal — round one. The company replied by hauling along a properly registered trailer to the site and opening up the office promptly in the morning—round two. The Mayor of Napier has stated that the council is not down and out vet. and that it is waiting for a report from its officers before going on to the third round. The company declares that it had no idea of outwitting the council over the bylaw, but set up office in the trailer as it was the only thing to do.

A remarkable offer made possible by buying facilities second to none. Note the size, there is ample ‘tuck-in' in these fine Unbleached Twill Sheets 54x21, 6/11 pair, 70x2 ! ?, 9/6 pair. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

Closing Down Classical Music 2/6, now 6(1;' Lead Pencils, rubber tops 2/-, now 8d doz. 400 page Writing Blocks 1/-, now 9(1; Superior full size Envelopes, 5 packets !/-. Post Cards 3d, now Id. 1500 Cookery and Household receipts 1/-. now 9d. Exercise Books. 2d, now 2d. Selling off. Thorpy’s, Greymouth.—Advt.

New Books and Reprints at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—“ English Journey,” by Priestly 10/6; “Glengarry Girl,” by Connor, 7/-; “Argonaut,” by Morrow 7/-; “It Always Happens,” by Temple 7/-; “Riders of the Bad Lands,” by Bankson: “Pekin Picnic.” by Bridge 7/-; “It’s a Battle Field,” by Greene 7/-; “Grubstake.” by Requa 6/-; Reprints.—“ Medal Without. Bar,” by Blaker, 6/-; “Bumphreys,” by Mottrain. 7/-; “The Mother,” by Buck 7/-.—Advt.

Consistency Is the secret spirit o£ success, and odg of the most success* ful consistent “Spirits” is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. All those good qualities of fine, matured whisky are found in Dewar’s and this is the reason it is so constantly called for throughout the world by judges of good whisky. Man is gifted with a very sensitive taste when choosing his eatables, wearables, etc., and why not use that same good taste in the choice of his drinkables, and drink the best whisky. Dewar’s can be obtained at all leading hotels. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., agents, Greymouch, Hokitika and Westport.—Advt.

Imperial Communications, Ltd., estimate that at least 500,000 words will be sent to Australia, during the Australian cricketers’ tour of Kngland, including between. 20,000 and 30,000 for each test match, the total cost being between £20,000 and £30,000.

Additional successes of West Coast, competitors at the Christchurch competitions include: —Operatic Dance, hirteen and under sixteen, thnteen. entries: Miss Melva Moss (Greymouth) h.c.; Barefoot Dance, ten and under thirteen years, twenty-three entries: Miss Heather Wright (Greymouth), h.c. Junior Recitation, girls, eight and under twelve, not humorous: Jessie Patterson (Greymouth), 84pts., 1 Piano Solo, under 12 years (55 entries). Recall: Joan Munson (Runanga).

What is the value of a kerosene tin full of threepenny pieces? This is a question to which some Dunedin men made it their business to find an answer after hearing the story of an acquaintance who declared that each year he threw into a kerosene tin all the threepenny pieces that came his way The object of this tin reserve bank, said its managing director, staff, and client, was the accumulation of sufficient funds to enable him to try his luck annually at the Grand National race meeting in Christchurch. When asked the value of the tin when it was full, he answered: “About £80.” In order to verify this statement, however, his friends sought furthei information at a real bank, and were told that a full tin would be worth about £soo—a good year’s salary!

Heard at the corner to-day. “The first missed eh! “Yes, they are not all certs.” But the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on Friday, May 18, is certain to be a huge success—Advt.

A point was recently taken up by certain Blenheim restaurant proprietors regarding what they considered to be the unfair competition represented by afternoon teas served for payment in public halls at various bazaars and functions. It was pointed out that for the right to serve the public with meals and refreshments the regular eating houses were subject to a license fee, inspections, and sundry regulations; yet any organisation could set up in competition without such restrictions. Finally, the matter was submitted to the Department of Health, and the restaurant proprietors have now been advised by the Borough Council that the department sees no reason to interfere with the serving of afternoon teas in halls, providing due cleanliness is observed and the health of the public is conserved.

Here is an Auckland master’s yarn. The headmaster turned up at school one morning bright as a button, sparkling wonderfully, smiling profusely. He good-morninged the children, rubbed his hands, and said, “I’m very happy to-day, and I want you to be happy too. Why am I happy?” The kiddies thought hard, but nothing came. “Well, it is my birthday!” smiled the head. “Now how old do you think 1 am?” Without hesitation a boy said, “Forty-four, sir.” The surprised headmaster replied, “Yes, yes, you are quite correct, George, but how do you know?” “Well, sir,” said George, “my brother is twenty-two—and he’s half-mad.” And every schoolmaster within hearing laughed heartily at this sum in division.

An unusual request was before the Auckland Electric Power Board. An Onehunga, housewife wrote telling the board tliat. she had been suddenly called from home with a sick child and had left her electric stove full on for eight days. On her return she was surprised to find that no damage had been caused either to the electric equipment or the enamel. She applied for a reduction in her account. The letter caused no little amusement, one member saying that the Board should do something for a user who knew how to put the case before the board in something of the form of an advertisement for electric stoves. Another member said there must be no premiums paid for carelessness, and a third asked what would be the position of a business man who closed his premises at the week-end and left all the lights full on? The chairman jocularly remarked that such a man would be commended for such an action. The question of making a concession to the letter-writer was left in the hands of the general manager.

Our Showrooms are always ready for your inspection. We cordially invite you to call, whether to buy or to look round. Any little service we can render you, or advice we can give, shall be a great privilege. S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

Winter protection assured in Girls’ Smart. Leatherette Rain Coats, with Sou’-wester Hats to match. Shades include red, fawn, green, navy, slate grev and bottle. Size 30in 10/6 set, 32in to 38in, 11/6 set at. C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt.

Selling Off. Cup, Saucer and Plate Sets 1/6, now 1/-. Earthenware Teapots 2/6, now 1/9. Breakfast Cups, 6d. now 3 for 1/-. Cup and Saucer, now 4ld. Milk Jugs 1/-, and 2/.-, now 6d and 1/-. Lipped Frying Pans 2/6, now 1/6. Washing-up Tin Dishes, with handles 2/6, now 1/3. Definitely Closing down. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Grey mouth. —Advt.

Cloth Bound Reprints just in: — “The Job,” by Lewis; “The Golden Arrow,” by Mary Webb; “Condemned to Devils Island.” by Niles; “English Short Stories of To-day," by O'Brien. :>/- each; “The Happy Murderers,” by Bridges: “The Tenderfoot.” by Rodney 4/-; “The Canyon Trail,” by Rodney 4/-; “The Scarlet Years,” by Pendexter 1/6; “Rival Ranges,” by Horton 1/6, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Handbooks on Motors: —Motor Car Overhaul and Adjustment 2/3; “The Motor Electrical Manual” 4/6; Compression Ignition Engines” 4/6; “The Petrol Engine” 5/6: “Motor Cycling Manual 3/6: “The Owner-Drivers Handbook 4/6; “The Mechanism of the Car” 5/-; “Carburettors and Carburation 5/-, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.