LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 December 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“It is desired that all cars in the city during the visit of 7 inc . e ,,^ should carry flags or red, white and blue ribbons,” said the Mayoi o Auckland. Mr G. W. Hutduson at a meeting of the council of the Automobile Association (Auckland), oL vhicl he is secretary. In Australia, a large number of cars carried flags or ribbons. Members agreed that it would be a. suitable way for people to show their loyalty to the throne, and the suggestion was approved.

The poor support given by Greymouth to the Buller bowung tournament does not show the true bowling spirit. In the past, Buller has sent very strong contingents to tourneys down the Coast, but the poor response from Greymouth o t this occasion does not encourage a continuance of such good fellowship. The tendency is growing with bowling as with other sports here, to foster exchanges of visits between Buller and Marlborough, between whom the happiest relationships exist. “Westport News.”

During the last three months at least one Auckland firm of tentmakers has experienced an increase in the demand for tents and marquees for weddings and garden parties. “For the last four years, said tne proprietor of a firm the other day, “we have done very little in the way of hiring tents and marquees for such oedasions. People were apparently having smaller weddings on account of hard times, and a large amount ot space was not required for the guests. From the recent increase in bookings, it is evident that large weddings and garden parties are becoming populai once again.”

7. There was a drop of 10 per cent in /the value of diamonds 12 months ago. Our clients have had advantage o. this all the year round. Our prices are still the lowest in Groyniouth toi all rings. F. Stent, Albert Stieet. Advt.

Christmas and New Year greetings (which are heartily reciprocated) and calenders, have been received by the “Star” from, the Railways Department, British Broadcasting Company, “Silent Peter” and “Mother Machree” (Auckland), Weeks Ltd. (Ch.ch.) W. H. Emmett and Co. Ltd., (London). W. B. Fitchett Ltd.. F. T. Wimble and Co., Ltd., Arthur M. Holmes, United Press Assn. Ltd., Catts-Patterson ond Co., Ltd. Alex Cowan and Son, Ltd. (Wellington), “The Sun,” Morrison and Morrison Ltd., John Dickinson and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch), Albert E. Reed and Co., Ltd. (England), Duncan McLean Ltd., Ashby Bergh and Co. Ltd. (Greymouth), Carmichael and Co. Ltd. (Auckland).

Make it a new frock Xmas! Treat yourself to one of Robert Anderson, Ltd., new Frocks at 5/- in the £ discount.—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.

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 tno 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 “Star” will go to press at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Monday), and will not be published on Christmas Day, nor New Year’s Day.

A gorse fire at the rear of the factories of two building contractors, Messrs Sotheran Ltd., and .1. A. Hart, in Arney'Street, was extinguished by the Greymouth Fire Brigade shortly after 11.20 o’clock this morning before any damage was done.

The two teams of Canterbury schoolboy cricketers who have been playing the annual series of matches in Greymouth, left to-day, on return to Christchurch. They were in charge of Messrs G. S. A. Biltcliffe and H. M. Gourlay. The visitors were entertained at the Opera House talkies on Thursday and Friday nights.

“It is a pity I could not make defendant eat the ‘ strawberries here himself,” said Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M., in the Auckland Police Court, when F. J. Hinton, a strawberry grower, was charged with packing strawberries misleadingly. Mr Hunt said he had seen one of the chips complained of and it was disgraceful. The fruit under the top layer was green and small. Defendant said he always took care to pack the berries carefully, but an employee must have been responsible in - the case complained of. A fine of £3 with 12/costs, was imposed.

The Rotary Club’s street appeal at Christchurch to provide Christmas hampers for needy families realised £770, which, with other donations and subscriptions, brings the total available to £llO5. A band co’acert will be held on Sunday, which will swell the total. Last year it was £1375, of which £985 was collected on the streets. The recipients of relief payments this week in Wellington city and suburbs number 6,338, and the sums paid them, including the Christmas bonus, will total £28,896. —Press Assri.

Masses on Christmas Day will be as follows: —St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth: Midnight, 7 a.m., 8.30 a.m., and 10 a.m.: Cobden: 8 a.m.; Brunner: 8 a.m.; Kotuku: 9 a.nt.; Ruru: 10 a.m.; Runanga: 7.30 a.m. and 8 a.m.; Barrytown: 9.30 a.m.; Paroa: 8.30 a.m. —Advt.

At the Hokitika Magistrate’s Court yesterday, William John Routhan was charged with permitting a person to stand on the running board of a motor car. He pleaded guilty. Sergt. C. J. King said that last Sunday defendant had given his two sisters-in-law a lift. Owing to the car being full, they had stood on the running board. One of the girls had stepped off while the car was in motion, sustaining injuries which proved fatal. He was not pressing for a heavy penalty, but had brought in the case as a warning. The Magistrate agreed the warning was necessary. He ordered the defendant to pay costs.

Just now the main topic and worry is “What Shall I Give?” To simplify this perplexing predicament a fine range of the most acceptable gifts for the festive season can be seen at Parkinson and Co., Chemists. Let us do the worrying and solve your gift problem for you. Gifts for “her”— Manicure Sets, Soap and Perfume Sets —Fancy Boxed Soaps; Perfume Sprays: Xylonite; Flap Jacks; Table Jacks; Perfume, and dozens of other gifts too numerous to mention. Gifts for “him” include —Shaving Outfits, Shaving Bowls. Military Brushes, Cameras etc. The window shows are an indication of the variety of stock kept—and patrons wishing to purchase a suitable Christmas Gift cannot do better than make their choice at Parkinson’s. —2.

You may look far and wide, but you will not find such stylish Frocks and Coats at such low prices as offered by Robert Anderson, Ltd., Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

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.

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

Sav “Merry Xmas” with Luvisca Pvjainas and Shirts. Men appreciate such practical gifts of lasting quality. Note the new low prices: Pyjamas are now 17/6 and Shirts with two matching Collars 11/6 only at C. Smith', Ltd., the store for men’s gifts.—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/G to 4/G; Fancy Scents Gd to 8/6 a bottle; Fancy Boxed Soaps 1/G to 7/6 a box; “Bake ite” Writing Sets 6/- to 12/6; Book Ends 3/3 to 4/6; LadieV 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.

Dolls, Toy Prams, Rubber Animals, Celluloid Toys, Rubber Tolys, 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, 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, Greymouth, (local agent for the N.Z. Cutters’ Academy Patterns). —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 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; Taney Jugs 1/3 to 7/6; Fancy Novelties 8d to 2/-. The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.