LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 April 1935, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The air mail which left London on April 13, is due at Wellington on Monday by the Monowai.—Press Assn.

The Waitaki Power Board’s nett profit was £1772. Domestic and commercial charges have been reduced by five per cent, and for motor uses by two and a-half per cent. This follows a similar reduction last year. —Press Assn.

A committee to further the interests of the proposal to change the half holiday, in Greymouth, from Wednesday to Saturday, was set up at a meeting held in the Borough Council meeting room, last evening. Mr. A. 11. McKane presided over a good attendance of business people and others interested in the proposal.

Mr H. Hopper, officer in charge of the Greymouth Labour Department at Greymouth has received a number of inquiries as to whether or not May 6 will be a compulsory holiday to enable citizens to participate in the celebrations which are to be held in connection with the Silver Jubilee of the King. Mr Hopper said this morning that as there was no provision in awards for the holiday on May 6. the matter of granting employees a holiday on that day was one purely for the employers to decide.

It can rain, hail, blow, or snow, but the dancers won’t stay home when the Oddfellows are running a ball.—Advt.

Some consternation was caused at the Hastings Magistrate’s Court recently. when during the hearing of an action doubt was expressed on the legality of the marriage of a Maori couple. MTien questioned as to the validy of the ceremony, the natives became highly indignant. Further questioning by counsel led to the Maori making a statement that some time ago they had decided to get married, and. wishing to comply with the law. they had together called on the registrar of marriages to explain their purpose. They advised the registrar that they wished to marry under the Mormon form of marriage. The registrar handed them the necessary papers to fill in. and alter leaving his office they had filled in the papers to the best of their ability and concluded that they had gone through the marriage ceremony. They then proceeded to live as man and wife. In support of his argument, the Maori with a flourish produced from an inner pocket the forms which they had rec< ived j from the registrar, and with a gleam; of triumph in his eye handed them; up for the Magistrate's inspection. |

S. Burnett White’s sale of fine furniture and furnishings continues for another seven days. Carpets. Rugs, Runners, Seagrass Chairs, Eiderdowns, Blankets, Moquette Suites. Bedroom Suites —in fact, everything at real low Campaign Sale Prices. — S. Burnett White. —Advt.

So many people say “So and. So told me," and this is why Dewar’s Imperial Whiskv is increasing in popularity all over the world. “Quality like truth commends itself,” so it is quite obvious why discriminating tastes are choosing Dewar’s Whisky, and why it is served on all occasions. It is mild and yet spirited, though thoroughly matured, eliminating all taste of rawness. It is really the "daddy" of all Scotch whisky. On sale at all leading hotels. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents. Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport.—Advt.

For the year ended March 31, Feilding Borough had no fire losses for the second time on record. During another year the loss was only £l4. —Press Assn. •

At last evening’s meeting of the Otago Hospital Board, a letter was received from Miss Annie Peters, of Dunedin, offering to provide a memorial for her late brother, Dr. Stewart Peters, and she proposed giving the sum of £lOOO for work in the new administration blocks. The gift was accepted with thanks.-—Press Assn.

The golden jubilee celebrations of St. Patrick’s College, Wellington, concluded yesterday, with further ceremonies. At Silverstream a dinnei was given by the Rector, to the visiting clergy, old boys, and prominent friends of the college. The Minister of Education was among the guests. Later in the afternoon, a reception, attended by several hundreds was held in the Assembly Hall; The afternoon concluded with Solemn Pontifical benediction given by Archbishop O’Shea—Press Assn.

A motorist; who returned to Auckland recently after an extensive tour of New Zealand commented on the fact that many “swaggers” whom he had. seen on the road had discarded their rolled blanket swags, usually carried on their backs, in favour of small suitcases . (says 7 the “New Zealand Herald”). The motorist questioned one of them on the point and was told that a man carrying a suitcase would often be offered a lift in a car, as his baggage would give the hnpression that he was going only a short distance, whereas the man carrying the traditional swag would invariably be passed by.

Are you wondering who will win the West Coast Waltzing Championship Cup? Well, do come along and watch it competed for at the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball, May 17.—Advt.

Hon. G. S. Smith, Minister of Education and Employment, will visit Greymouth next week. Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., yesterday received from the Minister the following telegram regarding his visit: I shall arrive at Hokitika on the evening of Thursday, May 2, and, if necessary, shall be prepared to meet deputations that night. I shall visit the District High School ■dt 9.15 n.m. on Friday. May 3, and devote the remainder of the morning to any requirements that you may wish me to fulfil. In the afternoon, 1 propose to visit Humphrey’s Gully in connection with the Unemployment Scheme, and in the evening will meet the Mining Executive. Ou Saturday, May 4, I propose to motor to Waiho, calling- at- Ross, and will return from the Glacier to Greymouth on the afternoon of Monday, May 6. Tuesday, May 7, will be spent in Greymoutli, dealing with unemployment matters, and meeting the Local Unemployment Committee. In the evening I am meeting the Mining Executive. On Wednesday, May S, I propose to visit Gieymouth Primary school at 9 o’clock. Technical School at 10 o’clock, Cobden School at 11.30, and to open the new school at Runanga at 2.30 p.lll. These two latter engagements, however, concern the Member for Buller. I shall be pleased to meet deputations at Greymouth on Wednesday night. On the morning of Thursday, May 9, I propose to leave for Westport. In connection with the visit of the Minister of Education, a meeting of the householders of Runanga Is being held on Monday, to discuss the arrangements for the opening of the school on May 8.