LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 September 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Messrs. J. R. Cuningham, Colin Mclntosh and E. R. Caygill, members of the Mortgagors Relief Commission, will arrive at Greymouth on October 9 to conduct a sitting here. The All Blacks bought oranges, at what they considered practically nothing when they were in Australia. On the way to Orange they were able to secure buckets holding from 60 to 80 for 9d and 1/-, and for some days they practically lived on oranges. Shops and stalls along the road sold oranges at these prices, which naturally amazed travellers used to getting three or four for 1/-. According to the players the growers in Australia were “practically giving away” oranges. The final results of the elections for national officials, of the United Mine Workers of-New Zealand, have now been announced. Mr. T. Whittle is the National President, having defeated Mr. R. L. .Roberts by 935 votes to 778. Mr. A. McLagan has been reelected National Secretary, defeating Mr. L. Morganty by 1258 votes to 455. The first ballot for the election of the delegates to Australia resulted as follows: —Messrs Connell 300, Hutchison 275. McLagan 760, Whittle 370. The second preferences of Mr. Hutchison were distributed, making the totals: Connel 356, McLagan 899. Whittle 403. Having, an absolute majority. Mr. Mclagan was declaied elected. An extraordinary general meeting of the Auckland S.P.C.A., ’last evening, adopted a new constitution and rules, carried a motion expressing alarm at the financial position, and “no confidence” in the committee. The meeting also resolved to direct the committee to sell the Blue Cross Hosipital and Stray Animals’ Home, at Penrose, which the Society purchased last year, and which was formally opened in April by Lord Bledisloe. The statement of accounts showed a deficit of C 459 on the working of the .home to the end of July. Prior to the meetin 0 ' tho committee notified that the resignations of all its members had been handed to the President, Sir Walter Stringer, who is at present in Dune-

din, to be made operative at his discretion. —Press Assn. For a maximum catch use quality Whitebait Nettings from C. Smith. Ltd. They always give satisfaction. Call in to-day.—Advt. New Books at B. Dixon’s, Ltd,— “Stabilised Money.” by Field 1/6; Radio Calls of ths World,” 1934, 1/-: “Forty Years for Labrador,” by Grenfell 9/6, postage 6d; “Three Men and Diana,” by Norris, 7/-; “The Half Open Door,” by Albanesi, 7/-; “The Free Fishers,” by Buchan, 7/-; “The Secret Adventure,” by Binns, 7/-, postage 3d; “The Ivory Spires,” by Boreham, 7/-, postage 4d; “A Vagabond of the Bush,” by Boreham, lOd, postage 2d.—Advt. ]

Men of the world, men with education, who have travelled widely, and men with a natural good taste, all say J'Dewar’s Please!” For many years past Dewar’s Imperial Whisky has held a record for absolute pur-, ity and quality that has never been excelled and to-day, this famous brand is undoubtedly the most popular spirit on the market. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt. The James mine will be working on Monday, but the Liverpool mine will be idle. The Town Clerk (Mr. F. A. Denton) has received the following telegram, from Messrs J. O’Brien and P. C. Webb, M.’s P.: —“Have a promise from members of the Legislative Council that Empowering Bill will be put through all its stages next Wednesday.” On the application of his wife, a prohibition order was issued in the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, to-day, against a resident. The application was opposed, but Mr. H. Morgan, S.M., made the order, after hearing evidence. 1 Owing to the inclement, weather, and the heavy state of the grounds, fixtures arranged by the West. Coast Jlugby Union and the Westland Football Association were postponed, today. The schoolboys’ League match for the Norman Cox Cup, between Canterbury and West Coast, was also postponed, and will be played on Monday, commencing at 2.30 p.m.

Miss Dorothy Thwaites’ School of Dancing secured the following successes at the recent Competitions:— First in Ballet,; Ist and 2nd in Song and Dance; Ist, 2nd, 3rd. Character Duo under 12 years; Ist. and 2nd. demi-Char. under 12; Ist. and 2nd. Open; 2nd. and 3rd. Char. Duo, open; let. and 3rd. Tap Dance; Ist. aud 3rd. Character, over 12; Ist. and 3rd. Char. Dance under 12; Ist. 2nd. and 3rd. Skipping Dance; 2nd. in Barefoot; Ist. Fling, Swords, Hornpipe, and Irish Jig. luirieen first prizes, thirteen seconds, also winner of the Dancing Cup. Classes re-open Tuesday, September 4. —*

Some employers are under the impression that they are at liberty to cease deducting wages-tax from the remuneration paid to employees under 20 years of age. It was explained in the Budget that the Government’s proposals for reducing unemployment taxation in certain cases would require legislative authority. Until the necessary amending legislation is passed by Parliament the tax must be deducted from the salary or wages of all employees aged 16 years and over. The reduction in the rate of the unemployment tax from 1/- to lOd in the pound? however, will operate as from October 1 next as amending legislation to effect this reduction is unnecessary.

It has been ascertained (says “The Express”) that an enterprise, initiated in Blenheim, is afoot for' establishing a. large houseboat in Queen Charlotte Sound. The vessel to be utilised is the 1200-ton passenger steamer Ngaio, owned by the Anchor Shipping and Foundry Co., Ltd., Nelson. Better-known to West Coasters as the Union Company’s Mapourika, the Ngaio was acquired and re-named a few years ago by the Anchor ( Company" for the Wellington-Nelson service, but latterly she has been laid up at Nelson, having been supplanted by a speedier ship. When sailing under the Union Company’s flag, the Ngaio was engaged on the interIsland ferry service between Picton and Wellington at different times. Originally built for the West Coast trade, the Ngaio was constructed on the flat-bottom principle to facilitate the navigation of the Buller > and Grey river bars.

Hansard, the publication in which the speeches of members of Parliament are recorded, has not yet emerged into the class of “best sellers.” The annual report of the printing and staitjonery department tabled in the House of Representatives states that 7225 copies were printed of each issue. The number of subscribers was 115, and the amount received from subscriptions and sales was £ll7. Nevertheless, the department showed a profit of £11,534 on the year, after allowing for interest on capital and depreciation. There was a steady influx of orders during the year, with little variation in the volume of work. Special steps were taken to avoid overtime wherever possible.

Now is the time to dye—never before has it been more opportune. Why spend money when times are hard. A shilling packet of the new Filseal Dye will make your things like new. These wonderful dyes can be used either as a fast boiling dye or as a cold water tint and will make a perfect job of the coarsest material or the finest silk. They are made in twenty-four beautiful shades in generous sized packets. ■ Why not have a new evening frock for a shilling. What about those faded curtains or that old overcoat or the kiddies’ clothes. You will be delighted at the result. Parkinson and Co. Chemists, have a full range of colours and you are invited to come and inspect the colour chart. Filseal Dyes are stocked by chemists only. Parkinson and Co., Chemists. —2.

There is still no evidence 'that the economic depression has impaired the general standard of health, states the annual report of the Department of Health, which was presented to Parliament yesterday. The death rate has declined even on the previous year’s figures, which were the lowest recorded in New Zealand. Infant mortality was slightly higher, the still-birth rate slightly lower and the birth rate showed a further decline on the previous year’s exceptionally low r rate, and reached 16.59 per thousand of population. However, the low rate is compensated for by the low death rate, and New Zealand ranks comparatively high among the nations as regards the rate of the natural increase in population. Since 1929 the percentage of population treated as inpatients in hospitals has shown a steady decline, falling from over 60 per cent to 56 per cent during - the year under review. The same applies to subnormal nutrition amongst schoolchildren, the percentage falling from over 7 to under 5£. — Press Assn.

To make the home beautiful and comfortable. Artistic good quality upholstery of wonderful value always ready to adorn your home. Give White’s your order, and comfort and beauty will be yours. S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.