LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 December 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Thirty West Coast representatives left this morning, to attend the annual Christian Convention, at Methven.

The Prime Minister (Mr G. W. Forbes) has received notification that the Duke and Duchess of Kent are pleased to accept, and send thanks for, the New Zealand wedding gift, which takes the form of a. hall table made in New Zealand woods and carved in Maori design.—Press Assn.

An explosion in the kitchen range at the home of Mr and Mrs T. Mossop, Seddon Terrace, Runanga, this morning, considerably damaged the range, and gave a, severe shock to the nerves of the occupants of the house. It is believed the explosion was due to the presence of a live detonator in the coal.

In the Warden’s Court, Greymouth, tc-day, before Mr. H. Morgan, C. B. Mercer, applied for five ordinary prospecting licenses, each of 100 acres, Block S, Waimea S.D. Objections by A. J. S. Fenson to all the applications, were withdrawn, applicant being allowed, by consent, costs against >the objector, solicitor’s fee and witnesses’ expenses £l. The applications were granted, subject to Forestry conditions. It was .stated that the matter of compensation had been agreed upon between the parties.

An unusual item in the statement of receipts and expenditure at a meeting of the Otago Wrestling Association recently brought forth roars of laughter. When the accounts were being passed for payment that which caused the merriment was for an amount that included “repairs to referee.- For the unknowing, states a Dunedin exchange, it may be explained that in one of the professional encounters this season, the referee (Mr. Will Cough ton) emerged from a. mix-up wth the contestants in mid-ring with his dental plate bioken. Hence the item on the balancesheet.

A denial that there is any cause for uneasiness about, the equipment of the New Zealand Police Force, is made by the Commissioner of Police (Mr Wohlmann), in reply to a telegram sent by Mr H. Holland, M.P., asking for information on the subject. ' This was the result of a discussion by the Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association, on the recent remarks of Judge Herdman. Mr Wohlmann refers particularly to the transport facilities available for the police, and states that, in Christchurch, the expense of maintaining additional departmental cars would not be warranted. —Press Assn.

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

The Canterbury and Westland Adjustment Commission has completed its sittings for the year. The number of applications for relief respecting mortgage interest and rent dealt with during the year exceeded 950. Since the commission began sitting in May, 1931, altogether 2800 applications and reviews of applications have been investigated and reported on when necessary. The commission will resume sitting on January 28, 1935, and fixtures have been made for hearing applications to March 7 next. The commission consists of Messrs J. R. Cunningham (chairman), Colin Mclntosh, E. R. Caygill and Gordon Howes (secretary).

In the Magistrate’s Court, Greymeuth, to-day, the licensee of the i Oriental Hotel, Andrew Kyle, was | charged that, on November 20, he unI lawfully opened the premises for the sale of liquor, exposed liquor for sale, and sold liquor. Mr. .1, W. Hannan, for defendant, pleaded guilty to the “selling” charge, and the others were withdrawn. Senior-Sergeant E. Quayle stated that Sergeant Isbister and Constable McDonald visited the hotel at 7.10 p.m., and found two men in the bar, in possession of liquor. The men were unlawfully on the premises, and the licensee had nothing to say when asked for an explanation. Hp had previous convictions for after-hours trading. Mr. Hannan pointed out. that the licensee had not been convicted for over two years, other than for being found on licensed premises. The other convictions were in connection with another hotel of which he had been the licensee. The Oriental Hotel had been well conducted. Mr. H. Morgan, S.M., fined defendant £5, with 10/- costs, and issued a warning, that any further offence might mean the endorsement of the license. The two men found on the premises were each ] fined .15/-, with 10/- costs. 1

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. . .

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 blended, 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 Greymouth railway workshops will close on Friday afternoon, and will reopen on Monday, January 7.

Subscribers to the “Star” who are going on holiday, may have their paper posted to them on advising the office. (’Phone No. 5).

The Wanganella arrived at Wellington last night; with the largest number of passengers she has carried across the Tasman to Wellington, 331 in all. Many were returning from the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. —Press Assn.

A decision that the salaries or wages of all of the employees who had been subjected to a cut, other than those receiving award rates, should be increased by five pei - cent, from January Ist next year, was made by the Invercargill City Council at its." meeting, last evening.— ,Press Assn.

The Unemployed Fund is to be temporarily administered by Mr. S. G. Smith. Mr. J. A. Young has been acting-Mihister of Employment since the Postmaster-General, Hon. A. Hamilton, was relieved of the administration of unemployment some months ago, but during the next few weeks, Mr. Young wil be absent from Wellington in his capacity as Minister-in-Attendance on the Duke of Gloucester. Mr. Smith has had previous experience of unemployment administration, having been Minister-in-Charge of the problem when the original unemployment legislation was introduced by the United Government. —Press Assn.

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

The estate of H. W. Hudson of Remuera, who died on November 27, Iras been sworn for probate purposes at under £23,000. Mr Hudson was managing director of L. D. Nathan and Coy., Ltd. Among other provisions, the will directs that subject to -a. life interest, one-third of the residue of the estate is to be paid to the University of New Zealand to he held by the University upon trust to apply half the income from the fund for the purposes of a scholarship or scholarships in agriculture at Canterbury Agricultural College at Lincoln or Massey Agricultural College. The other half of the income is to be applied in founding scholarships in engineering at Auckland University College in memory of Mr Hudson’s son, Lieut. E. G. Hudson, who was killed in the Great War. —Press Assn.

Countless homes will be brighter and happier this Xmas owing to the great saving that can be made by taking advantage of Murray’s great Xmas sale whereby 5/- in the £ can be saved. —Advt.

An inquest was held at Hokitika, on Monday, by Mr A. E. Benjamin (Coroner) concerning the death of Mary Honey, 17 years of age. A verdict was returned that deceased died at Kaihinu on December 16, as the result of haemorrhage of the brain, caused by injuries received after she stepped from, a motor-car driven by W. J. Routhan, while it was in motion. Evidence was given that deceased and her sister were walking home last Sunday, after visiting the Westland Hospital, and were overtaken by Routhan (their brother-in-law), who gave them a ride. The car was full, so deceased and her sister stood on the running-board. Deceased’s hat blew off, and she apparently stepped off the running-board, to recover it, and fell. The car was slowing up nt the time.

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.

“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.

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/-; 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 assort-, meat to choose from at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Christmas Gift Goods at pricss 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.

Delia, 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 Seis, suitable for young girls, selling below cost, to clear. —W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Greyn'outh, (local agent for the N.Z. Cutters’ Academy Patterns). —Advt.