LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 May 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tho Liverpool mine will be working, to-morrow, but. tho James mine will be idle.

West Coast successes at. the Christchurch Competitions include:—Egyptian Dance, thirteen and over (11 entries), Melva. Moss (Greymouth) 83 points 3; Sailor’s Hornpipe, thirteen and over (15 entries), Margaret Kerr (Granity) H.C.; Irish Jig, twelve and under 18 years (21 entries), Margaret Kerr (Granity), V.11.C.

The Grey Power Board decided, at the annual meeting last evening, to restore the 25 per cent, “cut” which was made last year in the Chairman s honorarium. The sum was reduced from £lOO to £75, but was restored, last evening, to the original amount, on the motion of Mr. H. Duggan, seconded by Mr. J. Smeaton.

While engaged at his work as a bushman at the Kaiata mill yesteiday afternoon, Nicolas James, married of Greymouth, suffered a severe cut ’on one of his legs with an axe. He was attended by Dr. 11. S. Ray, and was removed to his home. He will be incapacitated for some time.

A pair of serviette rings for Lord and Lady Bledisloe was presented to His Excellency at Carlaw Park on Saturday, by the builder' of the new grandstand, Mr. R. A. Cornish, as a souvenir gift. Worked in two parts of New Zealand native timbers, it consists of a. shaped football over a crossbar of goal posts mounted on maps drawn to scale of the North and South Islands.

A report received from the Comptroller of Customs states that the gold entered for export from New Zealand during March, .1934, amounted to 15,065 ounces, made up from the various provinces ms foUlow: — Auckland 9,522 ounces, Buller County 299, Grey County 715, Inangahua County 1,134, Westland County 455, Marlborough and Nelson 706, Otago 1,210 Southland 1,024. The total from the West Coast was 2,603 ounces.

Convicted of (he theft of £7/7/4, money held in trust by his father, James Samuel Bird was admitted to two years’ probation, by Mr. H. Morgan, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, Westport, yesterday. The S.M. described accused’s evidence as most untruthful. An application for the suppression of his name was refused. Ho was ordered to refund the money within six months.

Enquiries made at the various motor services to-day show that there will be large crowds going to Blackball to-morrow night for the Oddfellows’ Ball so it would be advisable for intending patrons who have not already done so to book seats. — Advt.

Irritation tactics by waterside workers are again delaying shipping at Wellington. For nearly a week past, go-slow methods have been used to delay cargo handling operations, on most, if not all overseas vessels in port. In addition, certain vessels have not been able to work overtime at night, the trouble, as was the case recently at Auckland, New Plymouth and Lyttelton, is due to the demand for increased pay and different working conditions. —Press Assn.

This morning was not one that made everybody smile, but a young lady was responsible for a statement that “tickled” a “Star” reporter. She mentioned that .she was walking along Tainui Street last night, whei. heavy rain was falling. “I too;< cover under a verandah,” she added, "but you know, there was a policeman standing along the street, out in the rain—and he did not have an umbrella, or anything.” A uniformed policeman with an umbrella, struck such a comical picture in the mind of the reporter that he was, ungallant enough to laugh in the presence of the young lady, who wanted to know why a policeman should not have an umbrella.

Three married men, two of theih having large families, were placed on the unemployed list yesterday. They bad been painters employed by the Railways Department. A “Star” re : porter met one of the men last evening, and the latter mentioned that he had been put off the job. “There is plenty of work to do, in our line," he said, “and I cannot understand why we have been put. off.” The reporter asked if the dismissal notice had contained any reason for the department’s action. “No reason at all," came the reply, “but they said they regretted having to do it. Fancy them regretting it. It’s us chaps that -are doing the regretting. I hope they don’t lose any sleep over worrying about what we are going to do. But I can tell you, I’ve lost some since I got the notice last Saturday.”

Charged with being the owner of a dangerous dog, an Alsatian, not kept under proper control, William Bennie pleaded not guilty, at the Magistrate’s Court, Westport, yesterday. A girl stated that she was skipping past the dog, when it sprang al her and bit her on the arm. Mr. H. Morgan. S.M., said that there had been a number of cases before the Courts, concerning Alsatian dogs, and it appeared that at. times they were inclined to become irritable and attack people. On this occasion, he did not propose to order the destruction of the dog, as it was four years old, and had not previously been known io attack anyone. Ho would make an order that, tile dog be kept under proper control, and warm'd defendant that, if this were not done, it might have to be destroyed. On a charge of failing to register the dog, defendant was ordered to pay 10/costs.

Hockey Sticks, Hockey Shin Pads, Rubber Guards, best British makes are offered at a third less than tin ordinary prices to clear, at B. Dixon s Tainui Street.—Advt. Hockey Goods. Best English makes. Special prices to clear stocks. All offered at one third off the usual prices. Hockey Sticks, all weights less one-third. Hockey Balls, best quality less one-third. Leg Pads less one-third, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Consistency is the secret spirit of success, and one of the most successful consistent “Spirits” is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. _AII 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.

In the two hundredth New South Wales State Lottery,- the third prize of £lOOO was won by the “Pompey Syndicate,” Wellington, New Zealand, stated a Sydney cablegram.

It will require £9OOO to repair the damage to the loads and bridges on Banks Peninsula, which were most severely 'affected by a violent southerly storm and floods early this month, according to an estimate made by Mr. F. Langbein, District Engineer in Canterbury for the Public Works Department, after an .inspection of the area. Of this total, it is estimated that £7OOO is in Wairew-a county, and £2OOO in Akaroa county. —Press Assn.

A practical joker in Greymouth is alleged to use the ’telephone to put through false messages, in the hope that the taxi proprietors will set off for a mythical fare. The “joke” has been successful on one or two occasions, but the “joker” has been a little too consistent with his calls. Last night there came a call to South Beach, but the call did not ring true, and the name of a well-known resident was used. The taximan later rang the resident, and asked if he desired a car to be at his place at 7.45 o’clock. The taxi was not desired.

Under the will of the late George Jameson, of Christchurch, the following bequests are made: To the Anglican Clergy Pension Fund of Christchurch Diocese, £100; St. Saviour’s Orphanage (equally for Shirley and Timaru Homes), £100; Salvation Army, Christchurch,. £100; Boy Scouts, Christchurch, £5O; Karitane Home, Christchurch, £5O; Christchurch Arts Society, £5O; Y.M.C.A., Christchurch, £100; Domains Board, Christchurch, £5O; trustees of St. Matthews Church Room, Christchurch, £5O; Community of The Sacred Name, £so.—Press Assn.

The Finance Committee of the Grey Power Board reported to last evening’s meeting of the Board as follows: —“A total of 105 applications were received, for the position of storeman-salesman. The applicants were reduced from this number to 26. Thev were reduced by ballot from 26 to 6, from 6to 3, and 3to 2. On the final ballot, R. A. Barrowman receivefl 5 votes, while J. Finlay, present occupant of the position, received 4. It is reconjmended that Mr. Barrowman bo appointed’.’ The recommendation was approved.

The Government’s dictum that costs must be reduced was one to be supported, said Mr. Cocker, Eltham, at a meeting of farmers at Lowgarth, but it was not to be thought that a reduction in wage costs was warranted on farms, reports the “Taranaki Daily News.” Tariff measures and the exchange, coming at a time when money was needed quickly, the Mortgagors’ Relief Act, and interest-reduc-ing measures had all helped, but had been only palliatives. There was only one way to make benefits permanent, and that was to reduce land values and mortgages.

The partnership of Ponsford and McCabe gave results which to say the least, were remarkable, but much more remarkable will be the enjoyable time to be had by all at the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball to-morrow night.—Advt.

During the difficult times which have been.experienced throughout the recent years of unemployment there has been no section of retail traders which has been more literal in its efforts to assist those who are in the unfortunate position of being unable to obtain work at remunerative rates than the grocers. Besides bearing their full share of the taxation which tho Government has imposed for the relief of the unemployed, states the “Otago Daily Times,” the master grocers have responded freely to the appeals for help by relief depots and pound.-a-week schemes. The position has now been reached that the average grocer, largely because of the burdens imposed on him by taxation, cannot continue the voluntary contributions of past years. It has therefore been decided by the executive that members of the Master Grocers’ Association will not. in future make donations of goods to relief organisations.

Football Covers, best quality English, at half the usual prices to clear. All in tip top condition. Now is your time for Football Bargains at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. 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 54x2|, 6/11 pair, 70x2.?, 9/6 pair. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

■Winter protection assured in Girls’ Smart Leatherette Rain Coats, with Sou’-wester Hats to match. Shades include red, fawn, green, navy, slate grey and bottle. Size 30in 10/6 set, 32in to 3Sin, 11/6 set at C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt. The desire for beautiful home surroundings is a natural one, and in pursuance of S. Burnett White’s policy to satisfy this desire, he is offering furniture more beautifully designed than any offered hitherto. An inspection would be great.lv appreciated. —Advt.

Closing Down. —Men’s wear specials. Heavy working Braces, now 1/S; men’s wide-end Ties, now 1/-, 1/6; men's dark grey tweed Suits, now 25/-; white semi-stiff Collars, now (Id ami !)d; Stud and Cuff Links Sets, now 6d; men's woollen Socks, now 9d; men's tweed Overcoats, now ’>9/6; men’s fleecy Undershorts, now 1/6, Pants 1/11. Se’ling off. Thorpy’s Economy 'Warehouse, Greymouth.— \dvt. Further big reductions off ladies’, maids’ and children’s Coats, childs’ and maids’ velour and tweet Coats, sizes 1G to 22in, were 14/11 to 39/6, now 9/11 and 13/G, sizes 24 to 39 were 19/6 to 49/G, now 14/6 and 19/6. Ladies' tweed, worsted and velour coats, were 39/6 to 110/-, now 9/11, 19/11. 39/6. Selling out, Closing Down.— Thorpy’s Economy 'Warehouse, Greymouth.—Advt.