LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 December 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A special service will be held at Auckland Synagogue on December 15, to farewell Rabbi S. A. Goldstine, who arrived at Auckland in ISBO, and is retiring after 54 years continuous work. A tablet recording this long service will be unveiled.—Press Assn.

The annual University Entrance (Matriculation) Examinations, commenced in Trinity Hall, Greymouth, this morning, under the supervision of Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn. There are 35 candidates for matriculation, four for University scholarships, and three for higher-leaving certificates. These numbers are approximately the same as for last year.

It is many years since Southland has experienced such a succession of warm sunny days as has prevailed throughout. November. Invercargill enjoyed 131 hours of sunshine on Friday and Saturday, and by seven o’clock last evening there had been about 14 hours of sunshine yesterday, with the sun due to set at 8.22 p.m. The province is in need of soaking rain.—Press Assn.

Thirty-nine cases of food poisoning have been reported to the Medical Officer of Health at Christchurch. All these have been traced to one milk supply, in Sumner. The sickness from which the victims suffered is bacteriological in origin, and is being closely investigated by the Health Department. The milk vendor concerned has about. 100 customers, but the majority escaped infection, possibly due to not having taken the milk in its raw state. —Press Assn.

Special services were held in Holy Trinity Church, yesterday, on the occasion of the first visit to Greymouth of the RL Rev. W. G. Hilliard. Bishop of Nelson. The Bishop was the celebrant at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Communion, the latter service being choral. Special music was rendered during the day. There was a large congregation iu the morning, and the church was crowded last evening. The Bishop was the preacher at both services.

Star of the West Lodge, U.A.0.D., fortnightly meeting to-night.—Advt.

Over ten thousand supporters from Auckland City and Province, gathered yesterday afternoon, at Carlaw Park, to celebrate the second anniversary of the “Friendly Road” movement. An address was given by Rev. C. G. Scrimgeour, leader of the movement. In the morning, a children’s service was held, in the Town Hall, where a juvenile choir of over 2000 voices bang. In the evening, many people could not gain admittance to the Town Hall, where, at an adults’ meeting, Mi’ Scrimgeour spoke of the movement’s aims, and of the importance of practical religion in everyday life. —Press Assn.

Reefton residents are advised of the visit of Mr A. M. Rudge, D.1.0.N.Z.. F.T.0., to-morrow (Tuesday). Appointments may be made with Mr Duff, Chemist, Reefton. —Advt.

The New Zealand Institute of Horticulture is taking a determined stand against the ruthless destruction of the native bush. At the last meeting of the executive council of the society it was decided to ask the Department of Internal Affairs, the Mayor of Wellington, and district councils to do all in their power to discourage the use of native flora in street and other decorations at the time of the Duke of Gloucester’s visit. When opening the last flower show, Mrs Knox Gilmer, the president, made a plea against destroying the bush for the sake of providing transient decoration.

Mr A. M. Rudge, D.1.0.N.Z., F. 1.0., will be in Greymouth on Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments may bo made with Messrs Gilbert Bros., Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

An angler’s dream was realised on Saturday evening by Mr C. Moss, of Greymouth. Fishing with the bully in the Arnold River, at various sandspits from the boat of Mr N. Peat, of Moana, by whom he was accompanied, Mr Moss, fishing alone, took the limit bag of twenty brown trout, in four hours. The best of the fish weighed about four and a-half pounds, and the smallest about two pounds. Mr Moss stated that he caught four fish in seven casts, and hooked many /others, which were hiU'ng short, and escaped. Facilities for fishing the Arnold are available to any angler, there being boats and accommodation. Mr Moss recommends anglers finding the conditions rather hard iu other rivers, to give the Arnold a trial. In his opinion, fishing in die Arnold is better than that at the Selwyn River. The fish in the Arnold, though not so large, are more numerous, and the run in the river ensures good sport. Anglers are advised to take supplies of bullies with them, as they are practically unprocurable at the Arnold.

Over forty replies have been received by the Auckland Boys’ Employment Committee, to a circular sent to 250 bovs who are on farms in various parts of the district. _ and the great majority of them indicate that the lads are well satisfied with their lot. In the circular the boys were asked to state the wages they were receiving, their working and leisure hours, the nature of their work, their accommodation, their intentions, and whether they were happy or needed advice. Except in a few cases (says the “Auckland Star”) the boys have expressed satisfaction with the conditions of their employment, and many of them have made it clear that they hope to spend their lives on the land. One lad wrote that it was a pleasure to be working on the farm where he was employed, another that he was treated very well and was well pleased, with the job, and a. third that his “boss” and,his wife were “two of the best,” and treated him as one of their own. Only one of the forty-two replies indicated that the writer was definitely unhappy in his position. This lad asked for assistance in getting another job owing to his employer’s bad temper. Most of the boys began their wages at 7/6 a. week, and a, number of them have since received increases, four of them now receiving £1 a week.

Xmas Gift Selection is made easy at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. Everything that is new and novel in practical Gift Goods may be seen here. The values are the best procurable and the prices asked are lower than elsewhere.—Advt.

People are always ready to popularise something distinctive, and it is this that contributes to the great selling success which Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is now meeting with. No Whisky can compare with the rare and appealing flavour of Dewar’s —it is mild and smooth to the palate, a true friend to all men. You would be wise to procure a bottle of “Dewar’s” as its distinctive palatable flavour will meet with the greatest approval at all times. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport. —Advt.

Not only is Clem Dawe coming, but also, on Boxing Day, the Greymouth Regatta. A record programme.— Advt.

The diamond jubilee celebrations of Wellington College were continued during the week-end. On Saturday afternoon, the unveiling ceremony took place of an Honours Board, bearing the roll of those who had been dux of the school since 1874, five headmasters in sixty years, and the .head prefects since 1892. The Honours Board was presented by the old boys. There was also a presentation to the school of two silver honours bowls, the gift of Mrs J. P. Firth, whose late husband was one of the great headmasters of the college. In the evening, a large number of old boys attended the reunion. Yesterday afternoon, several hundreds of old boys attended a church parade of the College. The present pupils, in cadet uniforms, and the old boys, marched in column of fours past the Headmaster, W. A. Armour, and the assistant masters into the memorial hall. The senior old boy on parade was Mr G. C. Webb, who was at the school in 1873. —Press Assn.

Vienna Bread. Phonse Lima wishes to notify the public that he is introducing this table delicacy. Those wishing to secure one of these renowned loaves are invited to order early, as there will be only a limited supply. ’Phone 404. S —Advt.

Get a quote from C. Smith’s for your blinds. All Hollands are guaranteed absolutely fadeless and only best quality rollers and fittings used. Quotations are free.—Advt.

Diaries for 1935. New Zealand and Collin’s' Series of 1935 Diaries have arrived. A large selection of all sizes, suitable for either Pocket or Desk use, with different rulings and in the latest bindings. Prices range from 9d to 8/6 each at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.