LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 April 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Wallsend mine will be idle on Monday.

A small number of the rare blue heron frequent the Punakaiki district, and apparently some sportsmen do not know that these birds are protected by law, as the Acclimatisation Society Ranger has reported that one of the birds has been shot. They can be easily recognised as they are of a lighter blue than the sea shag and have longer legs, and the Society is keen to ’keep them in the district.

In fulfilment of a wish expressed when she first became engaged, a touch of added romance was given to the marriage of Miss Phyllis Emily Way, of Rotorua, to Mr Percy Edward Thomason, of Taupiri, on Easter Monday, when the ceremonj' was performed above the site of the historic missionary church at Te Mu, near the buried village which was destroyed by the Tarawera. eruption of June 10, 1886, while for the first time for nearly fifty years ( the bell of the church, which was unearthed recently, was rung to herald the arrival of the bride for the ceremony, states a Rotorua correspondent. Mr C. Way, father of the bride, is a nephew of the late Rev. F. Spencer, who was the first missionary of the church, and it was for-this reason that Miss Way expressed the wish to be married on the site of the buried church. The ceremony was performed on a spot under which it is known the chancel of the church is buried, the bride and bridegroom standing on a carpet of fern'leaves in the picturesque bush-clad surroundings.

Mails which left Wellington on March'l7, via. San Francisco, arrived in London on April 15.

There is no doubt that pipe smoking has declined somewhat in popularity during the past two or three years, said an Auckland tobacconist, when speaking of the exceptionally brisk tobacco trade experienced in the city during the Easter holiday period. He attributed the decline to two factors. One was the enormous variety of attractively-put-up “tailor-made” cigarettes, all cheaper than of yore, and still of excellent quality, and the second the seductive charm of the “roll your own” smoke. Numbers of cigarette smokers had changed over to the “roll your own” habit, and they Were not all of the male sex, either. A consequence of the depression (now, happily, a thing of the past, if retail trade was any criterion), had been a diminution in the demand for highgrade briar pipes. Many men who had been in the habit of spending up to a guinea for a pipe at least twice a year had either “carried on” with their old ones or bought cheaper grades. The consequence was that briars of the finest quality were still in heavy stock, and prices had come down.

English Dictionaries, all kinds and in all sizes 1/6 to 21/- each. Encyclopaedias 2/3 to 10/6 each. Ready Reckoners for all work 1/3 to 12/6 each. Large stocks await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

If you’ve any doubts about styles for men, look in C. Smith’s window, and see what men will be wearing this winter. Overcoats in the smartest Herringbone Tweeds, from 49/6 to 75/-; Scarves in snappy designs 3/6, 4/6 to 6/11; Felt’Hats in shapes and shades for everyone from 5/6 to 32/6. C. Smith’s will show you them any time. —AdvL

One feels a certain satisfaction in being able to offer something which is held in high esteem by the Imperial Institute and West End Clubs, London. On the West Coast we have within our reach a whisky which appeals favourably to the palates of London’s leading society, viz., Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, and there is little wonder that “Dewar’s” has become a popular favourite with all sections of the community for its mild flavour and smoothness. Messrs Griffen and Smith. Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt.

Arrangements for the observance of Anzac Day at Greymouth, next Saturday, are being made on lines similar to those adopted in previous years. Various services will be held in the morning, and the combined service will take place in the Town Hall in the afternoon. The Rev. H. R. Fell will preside, Mr. W. S. Lowe will deliver the occasional address, and Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn, Rev. A. O. Harris, and Major Ransom (Salvation Army) will also participate in the service.

Advice has been received in Auckland that, in the school essay competition held’ in November last by the Royal Empire Societv. second prize in Class A (16 to 19 years) was gained by Elizabeth M. Cuttie, of Auckland. The competition was open to all students in the Empire, and the subject of the essay was “The uses-of the cinema and the radio for Empire education and trade.” Miss Cuttie is the daughter of Rev. T. N. and Mrs. Cuttie, formerly of Greymouth, and received her primary education at the Grey Main School. She is now head prefect, at the Epsom Girls’ Grammer School.

Dr. Merton Hodge, the young New Zealand author of “The Wind and the Rain,” which ended its London run last month after its thousandth performance, has not made a. large fortune out of the play (says the “Daily Express”). His share of the profits will be less than £lO,OOO. “I am very satisfied with what I have made out of it,” he said, “but I have to smile when I see fantastic figures quoted. With the aid of Pamela Frankau I have turned ‘The Wind and the Rain’ into a novel. Hollywood is to make a picture of it. And as far as I am con " cerned that will be the end of it. I don’t think I will write about the characters again. I have another play completed —something entirely different about life in a military settlement. “The Wind and the Rain” has been seen by about 750,000 people in 20 different countries. It has made the reputation of its author and several young actors and actresses.

This unsettled weather, nine day fine and two days wet, with occasional showers, bright sunshine, hot and cold snaps strangely intermingled makes it a somewhat difficult matter to dress to suit Nature’s moods. If one arrays oneself in light summer toggery, in expectation of a fine, bright, warm day, and betoie noon the clouds gather, the thermometer falls 15 or 30 degrees, and a cold rain comes on, it. probably means a chill and a cold and a touch of influenza. It is, therefore, advisable to keep a bottle of Parkinson’s Influenza. Specific handy, and as soon as the first symptoms of influenza manifest themselves (the cold shivers and sneezing) take a dose at once. It is a reliable preparation in a convenient form and is put up in 1/6 and 2/6 bottles. Be prepared and remembei Parkinson’s Influenza Specific.—2.

Said Mark Twain, “Be good and you will be lonesome.” Yet you can be good, and never be lonesome while you have a rich Port at hand. There are many good Ports, but Tintara Rich Port is alone in its particular place in the affections of wine lovers. If you are one of the few who do not personally know the charm of Tintara, now is the time to get acquainted. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

That the Minister for Mines (the Hon. P. C. Webb) was largely interested in the sale of New Zealand coal was alleged by Mr. W. J. Polson, when giving notice of a question in the House of Representatives. Mr. Polson gave notice to ask whether, having regard to the policy disclosed in the Government Railways Amendment. Bill and the references of the Minister for Railways’ (the Hon. D. G. Sullivan) to those members of the Government Railways Board who had outside interests, the Prime Minister would apply the same tape measure to the Cabinet, and particularly to the Mines Department, the Minister in charge of which was largely interested in the sale of New Zealand coal. “The Minister in question has recently announced,” Mr. Polson added, “that the importation of Australian coal will be prohibited, and presumably this will increase the business of New Zealand coal agents.”

See the remarkable values S. Burnett White is offering in solidly constructed furniture. Value-sheer unbeatable —is our big selling point. You can buy from us furniture in any quantity—for any room at far less than identical furniture would cost you elsewhere. —Advt.

Soon be time for “Woollies,” and where shall we go? Why, C. Smith’s of course. Snug, yet not the least bit bulky, and needless to say, C. Smith’s proved value. Buy the family’s winter woollens from C. Smith, Ltd. — Advt.

Mount your Photographic Prints in an album. We have some wonderful values in the latest designs and styles, prices run from 1/- to 8/6 each. Large stocks to choose from at B. Dixon’s, Tainut Street. —Advt.

New Books: “All the Radio Calls of the World.” winter edition 1/- (2d); “The Official Revised Radio Call Book,” winter edition 1/- (2d); “Aunt Daisy’s Special Recipes” Book 3 2/- (4d); “Dainty Dishes for Children,” Menus and Recipes 2/- (3d); “Boat Building Simplified” by Ashcroft 5/- (4d); “Word Games and Word Puzzles,” with their answers, by Ashmore, 1/- (4d); “Hoyle’s Games Modernised” 5/- (6d). Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.