LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 December 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Dunedin’s “more work” campaign, inaugurated in September, with the object of securing work pledges totalling £50,000 before the year’s end, has closed with the total of £86,000. —Press Assn.

Members of the Greymouth Gospel Assembly at the conclusion of their monthly service at the Old People’s Home yesterday, made the inmates a presentation of two Christmas cakes, one each for ladies and men, and extended them the season’s greetings, which were heartily reciprocated. Afterwards the bed-patients were visited and Miss Dawson sang “Lead, Kindly Light.”

A meeting of the delegates of No. 13 District Druids’ Lodge, was held in the Star of the West Lodgeroom on Saturday evening. District President Bro. F. Hayden presided. Nominations foi* the office of District President, were received from three Lodges, and Bro. J. Isherwood, past-secretary of Seddon Lodge, was appointed. A discussion ensued in regard to the Druids’ Lodge picnic, and it was resolved that each Lodge be notified, and any support that could be given, would be received, Lodges to report before January 31, 1935.

Details of the recent examination of brakes and lights on motor vehicles throughout the Dominion were contained in a circular letter from the Commissioner of Transport. Returns from Traffic officers, said the commissioner, showed that 38,210 vehicles had been actually stopped by inspectors, and of those 2-1,343 had carried certificates from various garages. Of the 15,149 vehicles tested on the road. 5878. or 38.8 per cent., had been found to have defective brakes. The returns from 191 garages showed that 20,037 cars and 2386 commercial vehicles had been examined, and of those 14,284 of the former and 1732 of the latter had had defective brakes, the combined total with brakes not complying with the regulations being 71.4 per cent. From the same garages it had been found that 70.3 per cent, had failed to comply with the regulations regarding lights. The commissioner stated that the figures and information supplied by the various traffic officers clearly indicated that the roads were definitely safer as a result of the check-up. It was suggested that traffic officers should, as far as was reasonably possible, check brakes and lights in all doubtful cases.

The white butterfly (preris rapaei, which has for some years past done such tremendous damage among crops of the cabbage variety, in the North Island, has made an appearance in the Grey district, and several have been seen within the past few days. As distinct from ordinary diamond-backed moth, which eats only the surface of the leaf., this species of butterfly eats right through the leaf, and a cabbage which has been attacked by the white butterfly bears the appearance of having been pecked by fowls. In the North Island, last summer, acres of rape crops, were destroyed by the white butterfly, and gardeners would do well to destroy any of the species they happen to see, in an endeavour to prevent their multiplying. They were last reported on the Coast , two years ago, but they were plentiful in the North Island.

“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.

Say “Merry Xmas” with Luvisca Pyjamas 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 pricss to suit you. Gent’s Pocket Wallein 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 S/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.

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, mit 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, Greynouth, (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; 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 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 y e^r > Dewar’s will assuredly heighten tne 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.