LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 December 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An extraordinary accident happened at Papatoetoe on Saturday evening, about six o’clock. A racehorse, said to be Simeon, who was being conveyed in a trailer from Gisborne, jumped from his conveyance. He landed on top of a passing motor-car and then fell to the concrete. Neither the horse nor the drivei’ of the car was hurt.

Through a -fall from a cart in Bright Street, Cobden, on Monday afternoon, George Rutledge, of Cobden, suffered head and arm injuries. He was attended by Dr J. F. C. Moore, and was later admitted to the Grey River Hospital. He is progressing favourably.

An amicable settlement on terms honourable to both parties has been effected in the case in which the Rev. O. M’Hattie applied in the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to compel his restoration to the list of ministerial members of the Baptist Union of New Zealand. —Press Assn.

Ten cases of infectious and notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury Health District in the week ended at noon on Monday, but the West Coast showed a clean bill of health. The notifications were: Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 5, septic abortion 2, puerperal sepsis 1, pneumonic influenza 1. There were three deaths from tuberculosis in the Canterbury district in the past week.

Wellington city was thronged with shoppers on Christmas Eve. The streets were decorated with coloured lights and bunting, giving them a festive appearance. The retailers retailers report good business, and, although some of the younger element were in a holiday mood, the police report a quiet night. There was very hot weather which probably accounted for the fact that the majority of the people in the streets went home earlier than usual. At Christchurch, the Christmas season was brighter than in previous years.—Press Assn.

Hon. A. Hamilton has announced the appointment of Messrs Hutchinson and Macfarlane for a further period to March 31, as members of the Broadcasting Board. Mr Hamilton said the period was made short because it was the intention of the Government to place proposals before next session of Parliament for altering the Broadcasting Act. It would be for the House to decide whether the suggestions should be embodied in the Statute, and it was not proposed to make public the proposed amendments until they were first disclosed to the Members of the House. —Press Assn.

When Bishop Bennett visited the West Coast recently, he secure a fine piece of greenstone, which he is sending to Archdeacon Johnston, Vicar of Parramatta N.S.W. (states the “Church News”). The Archdeacon is Samuel Marsden’s fourth successor at Parramatta, and when he was in New Zealand for the consecration of Bishop Hilliard, he said that he would like to have a piece of greenstone to build into the base of the tower of Marsden’s old church. The block secured by Bishop Bennett should prove very suitable for the purpose. Probably part of the face will be polished and the rest left in the rough.

Mr. A. H. M’Lean, headmaster of the Vogeltown School, speaking at the breaking-up ceremony last week, said he was not going to follow the custom of many headmasters at such gatherings. He was not, for instance, going to make the occasion an annual boasting match. He could not see why for nine months in the year he should teach pupils not to be boastful and then on the last day of the year indulge in that very vice himself. Nor was he going to give them a bald recital of events with which they were all familiar. He was not going to talk on the philosophy of education or adopt anothei' form of report involving criticism of the Government and the system of education.

“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 “Greetings” 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 mens gifts.—Advt.

New Year Gift Goods at pricos to suit vou. Gent's Pocket Wallers 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.

Fancy China for New Year Gift Goods. Cup, Saucer and ria.te 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.

New Year 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 the joy of this Yuletide season. It is thoroughly aged and correctly blenncd, achieving an exquisite balance, and a flavour goodness that is the foundation of a perfect whisky. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., agents, Greyniouth, Hokitika, and Westport. Advt.

Mr. John Cameron Lincoln was found dead yesterday, about 4.30 p.m., on tbo beach at the rear of north Revell Street. Deceased, who was a native of Hokitika, 45 years of age, was single. lie had, until a few days ago, been engaged at farm, work in South Westland. He was the eldest son of the late James Lincoln, and leaves two brothers (James and Claude) and several sisters, including Mesdamos W. Darragh (Wellington), G. Oliver, W. Christiansen (Hokitika), and Fraser (Timaru).

West Coast students who were successful at the recent New Zealand University examinations were: Jessie M. Veale (English, final 8.A.); N. B. Clarke (Latin, Section 11, 8.A.); M. C. Smith (Solicitors’ Latin); W. B. Hutton, T. G. McCullough (History, Section 11, 8.A.); T. D. Holmes, B. G. Tindale (Economics, Section 2,8. A.); Joyce Lindsay, Una Richardson, B. J. R. Wilson (Economics, Section B. Com.); Jessie M. Veale (Philosophy, Final 8.A.); W. B. Hutton (Philosophy, Section 2,8. A.); Noeleen Traue (Education, Section I, 8.A.).

The Christchurch police are satisfied that the man who was responsible for the shooting of a Railways officer at the Addington Railway Station several months ago is at present undergoing a term of imprisonment. That fact was made known to a “Sun” reporter by Superintendent D. J. Cummings, in mentioning that the only major crime awaiting solution in the Canterbury district was that of the murder at the Racecourse Hotel, Riccarton, on November 17, 1933, of the licensee, Donald Fraser.