LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 February 1935, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Motorists are advised to use great care, when travelling at night, along the road near Stafford. Under fine weather conditions, the road remains in good order, but in wet weather it becomes quickly cut up, and slips are likely to occur until such time as the road is fully repaired.

The Orchards Tax Amendment Bill was introduced and read a first time in tjie House of Representatives yesr terday. Mr Forbes said the measure provided for an increase in the orchard tax from on to two shillings per acre. The reason was to enable research work 1o be carried out. The Bill was promoted at the request of the industry.—Press Assn.

The case of George Scandrett, fish merchant, v. James Craig and R. E. Millar, was continued in the Magistrate’s Court. Groymouth, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. H. Morgan, S.M. The evidence of the defendants was taken in Christchurch, and after addresses by Mr. kJ. B. James for plaintiff, and Mr. A. M. Jamieson for defendants, judgment was reserved.

“Talking of the free carriage of lime on the railways,” said Mr W. A. Clark at a meeting of the To Aroha Chamber of Commerce last week, “I know one farmer who received a truck load, and shortly afterwards an account for railage. He quickly went along to the stationmaster to tell him JlO didn’t, know his job, and he’ was politely informed that as he had sent his wool to Auckland by lorry he was charged by the Railway Department for the cartage of the lime.”

Greymouth golfers are reminded that the Annual General Meeting takes place in Messrs Fogarty’s Offices, Friday, March 1, at 8 p.m.—Advt.

Water-spouts in the Hauraki Gulf, yesterday, were an addition to the unusual weather phenomena which have been observed in Auckland during the past few days. A large waterspout. was seen early in the afternoon from the Federal Line steamer Hertford, which was making port at the conclusion of her voyage from London. Another large one was seen shortly after six o’clock in the evening. from the pilot launch Waitcmata, which was proceeding out to bring the steamer Antiope into port. Another smaller water-spout was later observed from the Antiope, as she was coming up the harbour.--Press Assn.

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Your home should come first. Buy your furniture and furnishings from White’s. The women folk and the men too. will get no end of pleasure for years to come from a tastefully arranged home. White's have tne goods, and it is your loss if you do not take advantage of them. S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High-grade Furnisher. —Advt.

The “Fainting Lady,” well-known in tho cities, has arrived on the West Coast, and is awaiting widespread introductions, confident that the impression made will be charming. The “Fainting Lady” is not, as the name may imply, a representative of the fair sex, but is the name bestowed upon the new midget containers of Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, containing three nips of this world-famous spirit. A boon to the travelling public, and just the thing for ladies’ handbags. On sale at all hotels. Get acquainted to-day. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, aud Westport.—Advt.

An employee of the Wallsend mine, Mr. Charles Morgan, received serious injuries to the left eye yesterday afternoon, when he was struck by a drill. He received medical attention from Dr. A. W. Wilkinson, and, owing to the seriousness of the injury, left last evening, accompanied by Mr. T. Buch anan, for Christchurch, to receive treatment from an eye specialist. Mr. Morgan is a resident of Cobden.

Three of the four representatives of the New Zealand Branch of the Empire Parliamentary Association at the conference to be held in London, this year, have now been selected. The Hon. Mark Fagan, M.L.C., was elected last week to represent the Legislative Council, and this morning Mr. Dickie (Patea) was elected to represent the Government Party, and Mr? Fraser was unanimously selected as the Labour Party’s representative. The fourth representative will be chosen at a meeting of the New Zealand Branch, to be held at Parliament Buildings to-night. —“Star” Special Service.

“Within the last few years the special skill of the accountant ’has been called in repeatedly to help the State and the business world in its difficulties,” comments the Auckland “Star.” Nearly every Commission includes an accountant. A strong light has been thrown on the profession, and it is seen to be indispensable to public welfare. It is a watchdog, and, if one may mix one’s metaphors, a brake, preaching caution where boldness is needed, but brakes are often necessary things. It is essential, therefore, that the standards of the profession should be raised as high as possible and carefully kept at that level. Integrity—all that is meant by the inclusive word (character) is as essential as professional skill.”

New Season’s Knitting, Crochet and Tatting Books are now available for those interested in making woollen garments for the winter. A large selection awaits your inspection at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Taiuui Street. Send in for lists. —Advt.

Down Quilt prices slaughtered to quit stocks. Single 22/6, 24/6, now 14/-, 19/6; Double 19/6, 27/6, 39/6, 59/6, now 15/-, 19/6, 22/6, 27/6. Select your winter quilt from these amazing values at C. Smith, Ltd. — Advt.

Dress Fabrics to g 6 regardjess of cost. Here are some half-price specials: 27in Check Silk Lin4n 1/11, now 1/-; 36in Voiles 1/11 to 2/3, now 1/-; 36in Crepe Satin 3/11, now 1/11; 36in Oddments in Tweeds 3/6, now 1/9; 36in Linen Tweed 4/11, now 2/6: 33in Shantung Silks 2/3, now 1/IJ.- —C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

New Reprints and Goods at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street, "McLean Prevails,” by Goodchild 4/6; “The Secret of Trescobell,” by Hocking 4/-; "Bull Dog Drummond at Bay,” by Sapper 7/-; “The Ah’ Bandits,” by Trent 7/-; “The Crooked Sign,” by B. Bolt 7/-; “The Wolf Deputy,” by H. Dunning 4/6; “From This Day Forward,” by Ayres 2/9; "Castleford Conundrum,” by Connington 2/9; “Robbers’ Roost,” by Zane Grey. 2/9. — Advt.