LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr. W. Blackadder has been re-ap pointed to the Nelson Land Board foi a further term of two years.

It is announced in the “Gazette” that the resignation of Mr. E. L. McKeon* of Moana, as a Justice of the Peace, has been accepted by the Gov-ernor-General.

The retirement of Mrs. A. V. Oliver in favour of Mrs. C. H. Lindsay, as a woman representative of the parents of pupils on the management committee of the Grey Technical , High School will make an election on Thursday unnecessary.

Playing for Blaketown seniors at Rugby Park, on Saturday, C. Preston suffered a severe bruising of the muscles of the left knee. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital, after first aid treatment on the ground, and is making good progress. W. Rose, a United forward, also had to leave the field, suffering from a dislocation of the index finger of the left hand.

A collision involving serious damage to both vehicles occurred on the Coal Creek road on Saturday shortly after midnight, between a car driven by Mr. S.' Hewison, of Runanga, proceeding from Greymouth and another driven by Mr. M. Hall, coming from Runanga to Greymouth. Hall’s car turned completely over, and both cars suffered considerable damage. The read was blocked lor about an iiour. while the cars were being moved. None of the occupants was injured.

Charles Halsey, ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Halsey, Reid Street, Blaketown, who left home Saturday forenoon, had not returned by night, and his parents’ anxiety was heightened by the knowledge that the lad had been seen on the wharf at about 5.30 p.m. He arrived home on his own account at one o’clock .yesterday afternoon, having spent the night in the lupins on Blaketown beach.

With a. view to prohibiting the importation of Alsatian dogs, the Dominion Executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, at the last meeting urged that the question of more effective control over this breed of animal be reconsidered. The Minister of Agriculture has now replied promising consideration of the Union’s view. He said that in the event of the question again coming before Parliament, this would be borne in mind. The Department, the Minister added, could not but feel concerned at the frequency of attacks by these dogs on human beings, but realised that with so many of them already in the country, a prohibition of importation would be of little value in remedying this. —Press Assn.

Star of the West Lodge. Initiatioi. To-night will be conducted by ofli cers of Westland Lodge. Full attend ance requested'.—Advt.

A refund o£ sixpence for each envelope, the amount of the air mail fee, is being made by the Post and Telegraph Department on letters posted in New Zealand for dispatch on the special jubilee flight to Australia, which was to have been made by Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith in May. When Sir Charles failed in his attempt to cross the Tasman from Australia he ruined the hopes of thousands of collectors who had prepared envelopes to he sent by the mail and sold at a profit later. Letters sent before the news of the accident was received, travelled by the ordinaly means, and are now practically worthless, although in many cases they were heavilv stamped.

Spring is here, birds are In pair. So are the young people pairing up, to put a little Spring into the Annual Ball, at Mawlieraiti, Saturday, August 24. —Advt.

An executive meeting of the Grey Returned Soldiers’ Association was held on Saturday evening; present: Messrs. A. H. McLane (chaiiman), P. G. Willis. G. Batty, G. Gilbert, W. e'. Bring. H. Herring and delegates from Lake Brunner. Aliaura, and Brunner sub-branches. An application for assistance for a Runanga member was referred to the Patriotic Society. Several matters submitted bv the delegates of the sub-branches were discussed and explained by the president. Il was decided that an) application for assistance must come through the respect ive sub-branch 'Die chairman stated that no balance sheets had been received from any of the sub-branches, and suggested that they be sent in to the Grey Executive. with a complete list of members.

Rugs. Carpets. Linoleums.—Spring turns thoughts to new Floor Cove-r--ings. Spring cleaning and carpet beating days often show people how worn, faded, and lifeless their floor coverings really are. If you find this is so, don't "beat about" xyith the ohk but get right down to WHITE’S where beauty and value in floor coveiiims reign supreme.- S. Burnett While, West Coast's High-grade Furnisher. -Advt.

You can save on the little things if vou shop at. (’. Smith’s. Royal Prince Writing Pads 3 for 1/-; Wonder 500 page pads 1/-: Marshall's Lysol 1/-: Peroxide loz for (id. Soz for 9d; Aladdin Cleaning Pads 7Ad; Bath Soup 5 for 1/-. Remember for small or large items, C. Smith, Ltd.Ac! vt.

The uncertainty of Rugby has been well evidenced this season in the defeat of West Coast for the Rundle Cup, and in. Hokitika’s victory in the Dittman Shield match. But two things are certain —the All Blacks will have a royal time, and that Dewar’s Imperial Whisky still retains its absolute purity and popularity the world over. -Dewar’s can be obtained at all leading hotels. Griffen and Smith Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport.—Advt. '

At Barrytown yesterday, while using t slasher, Albert Bryne almost severed the index finger of his right hand. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital, and is progressing satisfactorily. No amputation was necessary

The Runanga A third grade team which journeyed to Christchurch played a match against Hornby thirds yesterday and won a hard-fought match by 13 points to 11. -

“What’s in a name?” At least one man in New Zealand evidently believes there is something. According to a Gazette announcement, Bruce McCauley Mutton, of Hamilton, has changed his name to Bruce McCauley, having no further use for the surname “Mutton.” It may be added that he is a butcher!

A motor-car owned by Mr. T. P. Ryan, of Greymouth, was considerably damaged, as a result of its being involved in a collision with a car driven by a Mr. McLennan, neai- Gladstone, last evening. The offside mudguards, front and rear, were torn off,' and the off-side front wheel splintered, the car having to be brought into Greymouth, by a breakdown lorry. The other car was less severely damaged. None of the occupants was injured.

Mr. W. A. (Dick) Clarke has been appointed District Chief Agent for the Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd., previously held by Dalgety and Co., Ltd. New Address: Werita Street, Phone 164, Box 93,—Advt.

Figures showing the trading position between New Zealand and Germany during 1933. and 1934 were placed before the council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in a letter from the German Consul (Mr. W. Penscler). In 1933, the letter stated. Germanv imported New Zealand products to ilie value of 24,930,000 reichmarks and exported goods, to New Zealand valued at 3.453,000 rm., leaving a balance of 21,477,000 rm. in favour of New Zealand. In 1934 Germany’s imports amounted to 35,690,000 rm. and New. Zealand spent 3,362,000 rm. in Germany, the trade balance being 32,328,000 rm. in New Zealand’s favour. Mr. C. J. B. Norwood commented that the purchases made by Germany would be largely wool.

Can a judge fairly try a man whom, in years gone by, he once prosecuted as counsel? This question was raised by an extraordinary legal situation which arose at the Old Bailey, (London) Criminal Court recently. A man stepped into the dock on a charge connected with the possession of some jewellery. Immediately the Common Sergeant, Mr. Whiteley, recognised the prisoner as a man he had prosecuted for attempted espionage during , the war. Mr. Whiteley was then one of the counsel who presented the case which sent the man to life imprisonment. A few years ago the man. was released. Now he found himself in the same Court, to be tried by the man who had once prosecuted him. Mr. Whiteley called a private conference of the counsel in the case and told them he thought the man ought to ho tried by another judge. But the prisoner himself elected to he tried by Mr. Whiteley. He was acquitted, and this extraordinary story came out only after he had left the Court a free man.

One week special clearance of oddments in dress fabrics include: — Windswept Satins 4/11 for 2/11; Floral Shantungs 2/3 for 1/1; Satin Beaute 3/11 for 1/11; Small Floral Crepe de Chines 3/11 for 1/11; Navy and Red Rayon 2/6 for 1/3; Murocain (purple only) 6/11 for 2/11. Call m and see these and many other gift prices in materials. C. Smith, Ltd. — Advt.