LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 December 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel last week amounted to 10,385 tons, as compared with 10,269 tons during the corresponding week of last year, and 10,881 tons in 1932.

Six hundred and three valid votes were received from listeners in connection with the children’s vocal and instrumental competition conducted by Station 3ZR, during the past few weeks, and concluded last evening. There were 50 entries, and the competition resulted as follows: Miss Joan Delaney (vocal solo) 118 votes 1; Miss Mavis Blake (violin solo), 113 votes 2; Master Hilario Zampese (violin solo) 65 votes 3; Miss Ivy Kvle (vocal solo) 64 votes 4; Mae Halliday (vocal solo) 53 votes 5: Mary Keating and Kathleen Pollock (piano duet), and Rose Ward (piano solo) 50 votes, equal, 6.

There has been a decrease of nearly 25 per cent, in the Blenheim unemployment registrations since Sep' tember, and it is expected that there will be a further substantial reduction early next month, when harvesting will be in full swing. Some trades, notably carpentering, report a shortage of skilled labour, this being accounted for by a number of building jobs being carried on simultaneously. At the same time, this condition is probably only of a temporary character, and will be minimised by . tradesmen, unemployed in other districts, arriving on the off-chance of a job there.—Press Assn.

A real sensation for Xmas! 5/- in the £ discount off Robert. Anderson, Ltd., fashionable stocks of Coats and Frocks.—Advt.

The efforts being made to locate the source of the severe interference with radio reception during the day time, at Greymouth, are meeting with, some success. With a receiving set in his car, Mr. M. E. Spiers, station director of 3ZR, is taking the role of a radio Sherlock Holmes. He was accompanied, this morning, by a “Star” reporter, in the role of Watson. The car set was in action, and the interference was working overtime, the result sounding like super-static, and causing pedestrians to stop, look, and listen as the car passed them. Acting on information received from the Post and Telegraph Department, the orig-inally-wide radius of the search was gradually narrowed, and ultimately the strength of rhe interference indicated that its source was an industrial establishment. The manager was interviewed, the position explained, and he gave permission 'to Mr. Spiers to remedy the fault. “Filtering” will be carried out by special apparatus, to eliminate the high-frequency radia tion. It is hoped, at an early date, similarly to track down other sources of interference with local reception.

Fancy China for Christmas Gift Goods. Cup. Saucer and Plate from 1/- to 25/- set; Honey Jars from 1/9 to 2/6; Cheese Dishes 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 8d to 2/-. The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street — Advt.

Christmas Gift Goods at prices to suit you. Gent’s Pocket Wallets 2/6 to 25/-; Ladies’ Hand Bags from 4/6 to 55/-; Ladies’ Sewing Sets 1/- to 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 iof the y ear ’ Dewar’s will assuredly heighten the joy. of this Yuletide season. It is thoroughly aged and correctly blenaed, 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 first ascent by women .climbers alone of Mount Sefton (10,854 feet), ono of the highest and most difficult peaks in the Southern Alps, was made recently by Misses Betsy Blunden (Christchurch), Rosamund Harper (Wellington) and Ix4la Davidson (Dunedin). 1 .

The installation of a culvert, to allow the "frog pond” near Reid Street, Blaketown, to drain with the tides in the lagoon, was commenced this morning, in accordance with the decision made last week by the Greymouth Harbour Board.

"Give Practical Gifts, ’’.says S. Burnett White. ‘Round-the-Home Week’ has been planned for the purpose of giving ideas and great values for those seeking gifts of comfort—Advt.

Speaking at the Wanganui Technical College prize-giving, the Minister, of Education,- the Hon. ,S. G. Smith, said he was glad to know that several', of the pupils intended to.join the.teaching profession. Also, he was glad,to state that the scheme lie .was working oil would assure that there would be no rationing of teachers by 1936, dnd those taking up the profession would not be subjected to the same check as those in it at present.

The fortnightly meeting of the Star of the West Lbdge, U.A.0.D., was held in the Lodge Hall, last evening, P.A. Bro. S. P. Tobin presiding over a small attendance of members. A candidate was initiated into the Order. The Lodge Surgeon reported on sick members, and sick pay amounting to £2O/2/8 was passed for payment; also three maternity claims. P.A.- Bro. Knights of Westland Lodge, was presented with a P.A. collar by the D.P. A lecture on the Past Arch Druid’s diploma was given by P.A. Bro. Knights, to whom a vote of thanks was accorded on the motion of the D.P.

' Another foundation-stone laying ceremony which the Duke of Gloucester has consented to perform will be in connection with Dunedin new Post Office. This ceremony will take place on January 12, when his Royal Highness will be presented by the Postmaster-General (the Hon. A. Hamilton) with a memento of the occasion in the form of a small scale model, fashioned in gold, of the new building as it will appear when completed. The model will bear a suitable engraved inscription. The building is to cost nearly £300,000, and will be the Dominion’s largest single-unit structure.

Mr A. M. Rudge, D. 1.0., N.Z., F. 1.0., will visit Greymouth on- Friday and Saturday. Appointments may be made with Messrs Gilbert Bros., Ltd., Jewellers. —Advt.

The greatest effort yet made by New Zealand Boy Scouts to attend an International Jamboree overeas has just been accomplished. From all over New Zealand, 241 Scout officers and Scouts have raised money to. enable them to attend the Jamboree at Melbourne from December 27 to January 7. The estimated cost is £25 a head. The money in most eases has been found by the parents, but in some instances community efforts have been utilised to send a contingent away. The New Zealand contingent will be the largest overseas body in Australia. Its section of the camp is being palisaded to represent a Mpori Pa, and each troop has been called a Ilopu. Press Assn.

Ladies will be thrived with Robert Anderson Ltd., Xmas .announcement. 5/- in the £ discount off new stocks of Frocks and Coats.—Advt.

Under the will of the late Lady Ross, certain Dunedin institutions will benefit to the extent of £45,000. Out of the residuary estate of deceased, a bequest of £lO,OOO each will be paid to St. Margaret’s College and the John McGlashan College, and the remain'er of the residuary estate will be applied to completing the south wihg of the Knox College, the endowment of the same College, and for the purposes of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Beneficiary Fund ami Training Institute. Othei’ bequests are £ 500 to the Patients’ and Prisoners Aid Society, £lOO to tho.Plunket Society, £5OO to the Y.W.C.A., £5OO to the Presbyterian Social Service Association, and ah annuity of £lOO for the assistance of necessitous students of Knox College. —Press Assn.

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

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.

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/-; Cellu- ; loid 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. Dtxon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Dolls, Toy Prams, Rubber Animals, Celluloid Toys, Rubber ToVs, Toy Wheelbarrows, Mechanical Toys, Toy?, 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, but not least, a wide range of Xmas Cards, at prices to suit all. Tea Sevs, suitable for young girls, selling below cost, to clear. —W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouthi, (local agent for the- N.Z. Cutters' Academy Patterns).. —Advt.