LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 December 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Blenheim is experiencing the most severe heat wave for many years. On Saturday the ,thermometer registered 92.5 in the shgde. Yesterday was somewhat cooler, qut to-day, the mercury was skyrocketing again.—Press Assn.

While working in the bush at Orwell’s Creek, on Friday afternoon, Mr. Leslie Nyberg, single, inflicted a deep cut on a foot. He was treated at Blackball, and later removed to the Grey mouth Hospital, where ho underwent an operation. He is progressing satisfactorily.

The Prime Minister (Mr G. W. Forbes), who assumed the portfolio of Native Affairs and the Cook Islands when Sir Apirana Ngata resigned from the Ministry last month, will probably retain them permanently. He said at Christchurch, that the Government did not intend to make another change in these departments and that he himself was making a study of their respective problems and requirements.

To judge by the advance bookings in hotels and boardinghouses, there will be an exceptionally big influx of country visitors to Auckland for Christmas (states the “Star”). “We have every room booked,” said the manager of one of the principal hotels in Auckland, “and if we had double the number I have no doubt they would be full by the time the holidays begin.” He said that last year* a good many would-be guests did not bother to book in advance, and were unable to obtain accommodation. This time they were evidently determined not to leave anything to chance. A large number of visitors were coming from Southern centres, and there were some from overseas.

Many men who laugh at and pay for the mutability of fashion in ladies’ attire are given to following the more frequent variations of the share market (says the Dunedin “Star”). A month or two ago investors in New Zealand were keen on banks and Government securities. To-day, in Dunedin at any rate, those investments are not so much in demand. The swing of the pendulum is towards industrial concerns, and in a market that is as buoyant as usual at this time of the year when business of that sort ordinarily becomes relatively inactive, the firmly established companies’ bonds are held very tightly, sellers refusing to part with them unless at prices that leave narrow margins of profit. It is a good tone on which to shut down temporarily —an indication that the people have faith in their own industries.

Swimming Suits for men, women and children. Large assortment.— Apply H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt.

\t the December meeting of the Gladstone W.1., Mrs Ogilvie presided over a good attendance of visitors and friends. The meeting opened with carol singing. The roll call “What would I do if I won an art nnic'n” was well responded to. A number said that they would build nice homes for themselves, while others would travel. . Games, competitions, -and community singing formed part of the social hour. Mrs C. Smith, vice-president presented the secretary, Mrs J. Muir, with a crystal vase as a token of appreciation of her work for the year. The competition for the month was a Christmas novelty. This was won by Mrs J. Muir, with a mauve crocheted handkerchief satchel. A dolly pin cushion worked in pink' organdie petals and crochet by Mrs Joe Hibbs came second. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames J. James and A. Hibbs.

Our Christmas range of gift ideas is now complete. Ornamental or practical, yon can get a suitable present at a very moderate price, for every member of the family, at C. Smith, Ltd., the gift centre. —Advt.

Christmas Gift Goods at prices to suit you. Gent’s Pocket Wallein 2/6 to 25/-; Ladies’ Hand Bags from 4/6 to 55/-; Ladies’ Sewing Sets 1/- te 4/6; Ladies’ Compact Sets 3/6 to 4/6; Fancy Scents 6d to 8/6 a bottle; Fancy Boxed Soaps 1/6 to 7/6 a box; “Bake ite” Writing Sets 6/- to 12/6; Book Ends 3/3 to 4/6; Ladies’ Brush Sets, 5/- to 55/-; Gent’s Brush Sets 6/- to 35/-; Gent’-s Shaving Sets 13/6 to 35/-. Your inspection is invited at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street --Advt.

High Carnival of Cheery Greetings. The age-old custom of goodwill, toasts, and so Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, cheery as Santa himself—festive as the happiest revels of the year, Dewar’s will assuredly heighten the joy of this Yuletide season. It is thoroughly aged and correctly hlencied, achieving an exquisite balance, and a flavour goodness that is the foundation of a perfect whisky. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt.

The South Island itinerary of the Grenadier Guards Band has been announced as follows: —Christchurch, December 2G-31; Timaru, January 1; Dunedin, January 2-5; Invercargill, January 7; Oamaru, January 9; Blenheim, January 11; Nelson, January 12; January 8 and 10 have been reserved. —Press Assn.

At the recent State examination for medico-psychological nursing certificate and State registration, the following candidates were successful: — Passed to.p for Dominion, Nurses S. E. Phillips (Hokitika) and H. M. Dutton (Auckland) equal. Hokitika: Nurses S. E. Phillips, E. M. A. Howard, N. H. Prendergast, M. K. Towers.

The work of dismantling the band rotunda, in Boundary Street will be carried out by the Borough Council employees, under* the supervision of the Engineer, Mr. A. J. Fairn'.aid. The contract for the demolition of the concrete base has been let to Mr. G. Drake. The work will be undertaken shortly after the holiday period. It has not been decided whether the rotunda will be re-erected, or stored away.

Star of the West Lodge, U.A.0.D., fortnightly meeting / to-aiiglty. Full attendance requested. Lecture by P.A. Bro. Knights, of Hokitika. —Advt.

Some years ago, it was the practice of the Presbyterian Young Men’s Bible Class Movement to hold one camp at Easter time, at which members gathered from all over . New Zealand. Of recent years, district camps only have been held, but it has been decided next year, besides local camps, to hold a Dominion Camp, at Waikanae, about 40 miles, from Wellington. There are indications already that campers, including many old timers, will be gathered there from all parts of the Dominion. Among the speakers will be the Rev. J. L. Gray, a missionary from India, who is an ex-travelling secretary of the Bible Class Movement.

Something for the home is always acceptable, especially so the exquisite gifts showing at C. Smith's. Table linen, supper cloths, tray cloths, toilet sets, novelty boxed pillow cases, throwovers, fancy, towels, etc. Visit C. Smith, Ltd., the store of a thousand novelties. —Advt.

At White’s there are sott furnishings for every room. Beautiful new materials which solve the Spring problem of interior decoration. White’s can make your home beautiful at low cost. S. Burnett .White, West Coast’s High-grade Furnisher.— Advt.

Christmas Gift Goods for the Children. Jig Saw Puzzles 1/- to 10/6; Table Games, 1/- to 8/6; Trix Construction Sets 1/3 to 35/-; Wool Toys 1/3 to 17/6; Teddy Bears 2/6 to 32/6; Stuffed Dolls 6d to 5/-; Celluloid Dolls Id to 8/6; Guns 1/- to 2/6; Tool Sets 2/- to 6/-; Picture Books 3d to 2/6; Rubber Balls 6d to 4/6; Beach Balls 9d to 3/-. Large assortment to choose from at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Fancy China for- Christmas Gift Goods. Cup, Saucer and Plate from 1/- to 25/- set; Honey Jars from 1/9 to 2/6; Cheese Dishefe 3/6 to 4/6; Pepper and Salt Sets 1/3 to 4/6; Vases 1/- to 45/-; Fancy Bowls 1/- to 5/6; Sweet Dishes 9d to 2/6; Sandwich Trays 2/6 to 6/6; Crystal Vases 1/- to 12/6; Fancy Jugs 1/3 to 7/6; Fancy Novelties Sd to 2/-. The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.— Advt.

Dolls Toy Prams, Rubber Animals, Celluloid Toys, Rubber Toys, Toy Wheelbarrows, Mechanical Toys, Toys of every description, in all sizes, at all prices. Ladies’ Hand Bags, shopping Bags, Beautiful Leather Purses, Crockery, Ornaments, Hand Mirrors, Tobacco Pouches and last, out not least, a wide range of Xmas Cards, at prices to suit all. Tea Sets, suitable for young girls, selling below cost, to clear. —W. Reid, Bookseller and - Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth, (local agent for the N.Z. Cutters’ Academy Patterns). —Advt.