LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 May 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The annual meeting of the parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, which was to have been held last evening, did not take place, being postponed for a week.

A record for the month was established by the Cook Strait Airways, during April, w’hen 1027 paying passengers were carried. On each of ten days,' the service carried forty or more passengers.—Press Assn.

As the outcome of a conference held at Waiuta between representatives of the Blackwater Mines, Ltd., and the Inangahua Miners’ Union, with Mr. W. Meldrum as chairman, it was decided that a union member, who was dismissed for allegedly disobeying the instructions of a shift-boss, should be reinstated.

The accumulation of logs at the intake of the Grey Power Board’s hydroelectric plant at Kaimata has now been cleared away, and it is not expected that there will be a recurrence of the trouble. It is believed that the logs were lying handy to the intake, when the job was completed. The services of a diver were secured, and he tied a rope to each log, which was then hauled up by a block and tackle.

The Legislative Council on Wednesday, went into committee on the Alsatian Dog Bill. Only one amendment was made. The Hon. F. Lark (Auckland) moved that before local authorities be given power to exercise their rights, evidence must be given before a magistrate—in other words a dog must be given right of trial before being destroyed. The Bill was passed.

Although work has been delayed by the Easter holiday's and by a recent flood, good progress is being made on the new bridge spanning' the Waimakariri at the Bealey. Mr F. Langbein, District Public Works Engineer, who visited the Bealey, said yesterday that nine out of the twenty spans had been concreted, and. piles had still to be driven for five piers. The work, lie said, should be completed within three months. As winter drew on there would be less possibility of hindering floods, but one factor which might cause trouble would be the effect of frosts on newly-poured concrete.

High tributes to the splendid services rendered to the Department of Agriculture and the farming industry of the Dominion as a whole, over a long period of years by the retiring Director-General of Agriculture, Dr, C. J. Reakes, who relinquished office yesterday, were paid by the Minister of Agriculture (Hon. Lee Martin) and other speakers, at a gathering of members of the Department at Wellington, to bid farewell to Dr. Reakes and Mrs Reakes. Dr. Reakes was presented with a set of veterinary instruments, gold requisites and armchair, and Mrs Reakes with a couch and handbag.—‘Press Assn.

Bakers in New Zealand have reached a stage where bread is no longer considered to be the staff of life, according to a statement made by a Napier baker. So many other goods of a sweeter nature have found their way to the breakfast table and have satisfied the public palate to such an extent that a fall of 15 per cent, in break consumption over the last 17 years has occurred in New Zealand. The baker placed Napier’s drop in percentage as hovering around this figure. “The average family,” he said, “now only requires a 11b loaf each day, whereas the 21b loaf was formerly more popular. The drop is more noticeable in the town area than in the country districts, because town residents can easily procure sweeter delicacies.”

Under the new proposed legislation the farmer will receive a guaranteed price throughout the" season for his dairy produce, and there will be a guarantee of unlimited fun at the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on Friday, May 15th. —Advt.

The Ngahere Women's Institute monthly meeting was held in the Ngahere Hall yesterday afternoon, Mrs Todd presiding over a large attendance. After the reciting of the creed, Mrs Burr gave an interesting report on the Greymouth Council meeting. A cordial welcome was extended to two new members, Mrs Faris and Mrs C. Shields. The competition for the month “The best girdle scone, was won by Miss D. Burt, Mrs Todd being second and Mrs Mulcare h.c. Mrs Todd was elected delegate to attend the annual general meeting to be held at Dunedin in July. It was decided that the competition for next month be “The best handkerchief out of a salt bag.” The motto for the month was “If the sun does not shine, do not cry, or you will miss the stars too.”

New Books: “All the Radio Qalls 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 ChildTen,” 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 I Modernised” 5/- (6d). Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainul Street. —Advt.

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.

The Liverpool and James mines will work on Monday.

Prohibition of the importation into the Dominion save with permission of the Minister of Customs, of woo packs and wool pockets was gazetted last evening in the form of an Order-in-Council.—Press Assn.

Regulations were gazetted last night by Order-in-Council, for the purpose of training suitable persons to become teachers of the fine arts in Technical Schools in New Zealand. These provide certain bursaries and allowances for suitable applicants. — Press Assn.

The hospital authorities this afternoon reported that the condition of Thomas Coyle, who was seriously injured in a motor cycle accident at South Beach, on Wednesday evening, has slightly improved, while the condition of William Stickle, the other victim of the accident, is regarded as satisfactory.

A situation foat is probably unique in the history of census taking in New Zealand has been revealed in the detailed figures made available in respect of the population of Feilding. The figures disclose that the sexes are almost evenly balanced, males leading females by the slender margin of one. The respective totals are: — Males, 2272; females, 2271.

The appointment of the following Advisory Committee under the Cinematograph Films Act was gazetted last night: Messrs W. H. Stillwell, S.M. (Chairman), S. H. Craig and R. G. Stewart (representatives of the licensed renters), E. J. Righton and J. Robertson (representatives of the licensed exhibitors), R. M. GirlingButcher (chief inspector under the Cinematograph Films Act), and F. Johnson (advisory accountant of the Department of Industries and Commerce). The appointments are effective for six months.—Press Assn.

It is reported that a Northern Union English League Club has made a remunerative offer to G. T. Adkins, South Canterbury’s representative in the 1935 All Black side, to join up for the 1936-37 season. Mr. Adkins stated that he had cabled a negative reply as he realised that, even if he wanted to play League, which. he does not, it would be unfair of him to do so after having had the experience of the British tour. During the tour, Mr. Adkins received two good offers to change codes, as did other members of the All Black side.

A Strike at Mt. Eden Jail, The Guaranteed Prices Bill, The Abyssinian War —but still the biggest news item of the day is the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on Friday. May 15. — Advt.

Advice has been received by the Public Works Department, that work is to be commenced immediately on the Blackball-Brunner road. It is probable that the majority of the fifty men being paid off relief work on. the Greymouth aerodrome, to-day, will be employed there. In reply to a telegram from the secretary of the aerodrome branch of the New Zealand Workers’ Union, Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., replied as follows: Have received notification from Minister of Public Works that Blackball-Brunner road will be started at once. This should relieve position. Am in touch with Minister regarding fortnight’s stand-down.” ’

Mount your Photographic Prints in an album. We have somfe 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.

Thousands of yards! New weaves! New colours. Modest prices! There’s only one place in town for materials by the yard.—C. Smith’s. They have the latest and biggest selection and are always pleased to show' them. Why not call in? —Advt.

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.

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.

Are you one of those women who prefer to make their own clothes? If so you’ll find the answer to what’s what in Winter materials at C. Smith’s. So many to choose from, you’ll be able to make up your mind in no time. Let’s tell you about some of them. 36in. Wool Marocains and Afgalines in plain shades 3/6 yard; 36in. Moss Crepes in plain shades 4/6 and 4/11 yard; 36in. Tweeds in smart designs 2/6 to 5/11 yard; 36in. English Worsteds in plain and fancy weaves, self colours 4/11, 5 Z 6, 5/11 yard etc., etc. —Advt.