LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 May 1935, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Thc curtailed season for Auckland rock oysters will open on June 20 The season will last only about 2* months. It is estimated that a total of approximately 3000 sacks will be picked for sale. Last year 5267 sacks were handled at the Government depot during the season, but for the two preceding years, the quantities picked averaged about 4000 sacks. —Press Assn.

Ono Grey mouth youngster spoke [‘•our of his turn" to another, recently, with th<> result, that the insulted chap promptly went into action, and had the better of the resulting Thrre were consequences, however, and, ns a result of a complaint by the vanquished one’.-, parents, fights were declared off in future. The other day. one boy was noticed, hot and bothered, tunning around in a circle on a pkit of grass by the roadside, with the other boy sitting nearby. Asked what the idea was, the latter explained that the runner had again spoken "out of his turn." Corporal punishment being taboo, he had fined the offem|er. the penally requiring him to run around in a circle one hundred times!

Tested and proved. Unbleached shoots at unbeatable prices. 51x2Ayds 6/11; 70.x2:|yds 9/11: SO.xJijyds 11/6. Not much to pay for sheets of any kind, and when you see these you rnv “what a. bargain." It’s the <heeL value you have been looking for. Only obtainable from C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

So many people say “So and So told me," and this is why Dewar’s Imperial Whisky 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.

Ail- mail which left London on May 11, will arrive at Wellington by the Monowai, on Monday.—Press Assn.

At the Wellington competitions this morning, Joan Wasley, of Greymouth, was placed first in the recitation in character (humorous).

The party of pads from the Presbyterian Boys’ Hqme, Christchurch, who have been giving gymnastic demonstrations on the West Coast, returned to Christchurch by to-day’s express. They were in charge of Mr B. French.

Messrs. J. R. McKenzie, Ltd., have acquired a site in Greymouth where they propose opening a modern department store. In the course of a few weeks building operations will be commenced in Mackay Street.

Fine weather was reported from all Dominion centres, at 9 a.m. to-day. The lowest temperature, 25 degrees, was recorded at Arthur’s Pass. There were eight degrees of frost, this morning, at Christchurch.

To establish a scholarship in medical science at the University of Otago to b'e known as the Dr. A. F. J. Mickle Memorial Scholarship, the widow of Dr Mickle has given the University the sum of £5OO. Dr Mickle practised in Christchurch from 18S1, and died in February, 1935. The cheque for £5OO was sent to the University authorities yesterday.—Press Assn.

The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Greymouth Lodge M.U.1.0.0.F. was held last evening, N.G. Bro. W. G. Larcombe presiding. The Secretary reported on sick members, and sick pay was passed for payment. The election of officers for the ensuing half-, year resulted: —Noble Grand: Bro. J. Brailsford; Vice-Grand; Bro. J. Allen; Elective Secretary: Bro. G. Long; Inside Guardian: Bro. L. B. Hutchison; Warden: Bro. L. S. Dumbleton. Owing to the change of the statutory halfholiday it was decided to hold usual meetings on Monday night, instead of Friday, as from July 8. One nomination was received and accepted, subject to the usual medical report.

Say it and the Broadway Boys wili play it at the Mawheraiti Grand Car nival Ball, May 31.—Advt.

Keen appreciation of New Zealand hospitality has been expressed to the Government by Rear Admiral K. Nakamura, of the Japanese naval squadron, who has sent the following tele' gram to the Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Ransom)“Please accept our heartv thanks for your warm hospitality and the enthusiastic welcome shown us during our vigit to New Zealand. Wishing every happiness to you and prosperity to the Dominion. Rear Admiral Nakamura. The Actings Prime Minister telegraphed the following reply:—“The Government of New Zealand are pleased to receive your telegram, and to know that the arrangements made for your reception, and His Imperial Japanese Majesty’s ships Asama and Yakumo, at Wellington and Auckland, were appreciated by you. The Government also heartily reciprocate your good wishes. —Pre?s Assn.

Accounts of the extraordinary longevity of Maoris must be accepted with reserve, declared Bishop Williams of Waiapu, in his lectuie to the Philosophical Society at Wellington. Until comparatively recently, said his Lordship, the Maori reckoned his age, not by years, but by events; and the inquiring pakeha might easily be misled. For example, the late Colonel Porter computed the age of Major Ropata Wahawaha to be over 90, as the major had told him that he was a full grown boy at the introduction of the Gospel. The colonel knew that Marsden came in 1814; but what Wahawaha had referred to was the return of Taumatakura to Waiapu in 1834, which Ngatiporou always regarded as the coming of the faith. From other data the Bishop estimated the major’s age as 80 at his death.

No matter how slight a cold may appear to be, there is grave danger if it is neglected. Colds are the beginning of so many serious ailments that it is of vital importance they should immediately be attended to. Every Ume you cough you irritate your lungs and. bronchial tubes. The first thing to do is to banish the cough, thus relieving the irritation and inflammation of the respiratory tract. This is just what Parkinson’s Lime Syrup does. It cures the right way—it goes to the seat of the trouble, quickly healing and soothing the inflamed membranes. There are hundreds of cough remedies but we believe this one to be the best, and can offer no better evidence than its past satisfactory history, and the large sale it enjoys is positive proof of its efficiency. Limo Syrup is sold in four sizes 1/-. 1/6, 2/- and 2/6 by Parkinson and Co„ Chemists. —2

An improvement of £143,000 in the revenue of the Post and Telegraph Department, is disclosed by the figures for the year ended March 31. The revenue for the year, compared with that of the previous year, was as follows: —1934-35, £3.343,000; 1933-34. £3,200,00(1. These figures show a substantial improvement, in the Post Office business?, and this has been maintained since the end of the financial year. During April, postal receipts were £B.OOO in excess of those for the best postal month of the year, which is December. During April, also, there was increased telephone aJid telegraph business, ordinary telegrams having increased in number by 29.158, urgent telegrams by 1.311, and telephone toll calls by 131,424. Improved conditions were reflected in the Post Office Savings Bank transactions for there was a surplus of deposits over withdrawals for the month of April amounting to £162,70S. — Press Assn.

Everybody interested in Furniture and Furnishings, call and see White’s first, they have the goods. S. Burnett White, High-grade Furnisher. —Advt.

Silk Marocain Frocks for 19/11. C. Smith’s have just unpacked this sensational limn Beautifully cut and finished. these tire obtainable in popular shades and till fittings. Grasp this opportunity to secure one of these lovely afternoon frocks for less than £l. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.