LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 May 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The air mail which was despatched from New Zealand, on April 17, arrived in London on. May 4.—Press Assn.

The Now Zealand*' Woolbrokers’ Association passed a motion regretting the retirement of Dr Reakes, and paid a tribute to his administration of tho Department of Agriculture.— Press Assn.

The Wairarapa Returned Soldiers’ Association meeting, last evening, decided to forward a remit to the Dominion conference suggesting that a Dominion plebiscite be taken of members of affiliated Associations, in an endeavour to obtain views on the future observance of Anzac Day. If the Association does not modify its restrictions, Anzac Day will soon be wiped out, was the gist of the warning sounded by several members. —Press Assn.

An announcement was made to-day by the Prime Minister (Mr. Savage) that in view of the fact the plans of the Government to have the speeches in the House on the Primary Products Marketing Bill broadcast last night, were nullified, the arguments for and against the measure will be broadcast to-night, when the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Forbes) and the Minister (Mr. Nash) will speak from 2YA studio. —Press Assn.

The Railways Minister (Mr , Sullivan) announced to-day that his Department had completed arrangements for taking over three more passenger road motor services ip the South Island. They are Ramsay’s Motors, Christchurch-Little RiverAkaroa, A. Earls’ service DunedinRoxburgh, Hope’s Motors, DunedinPalmerston. The object in each case is to bring about co-ordination of road and rail, in the interests of both public convenience and public finance. The services will be taken over before the end of the month. —Press Assn.

After anxiously awaiting the opening of the duck-shooting season, many West Coasters have lost hours of sleep, in order to be on the scene of action early in the mornings. Some of the shooters have been rewarded with good bags. One of them, thinking of two young ladies of his acquaintances, decided, as a special mark of friendship, to send them one of his hard-won ducks. The young ladies, however, eyed the contents of the parcel with much misgiving. Neither of them knew anything about wild ducks, but they made enquiries as to plucking and cleaning. The plucking would not be so bad, but the cleaning! “It’s quite easy, my dears! Just cut the duck open, shut your eyes, and grope around inside him!” That settled the problem. The duck, complete with feathers and “innards,” was taken, with due reverence, down‘the backyard, and buried!

Are you one of those women who prefdr 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/G to 5/11 yard; 36in. English Worsteds in plain and fancy weaves, self colours 4/11, 5/6, 5/11 yard etc., etc. —Advt.

Table Games for the child or Adult await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. All the old favourites as well as the latest productions are included in the large stocks offered. Prices range from 1/- to 10/6 each. Come in and see them.—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 Westpoit. Advt. .

The West Coast Herd Testing Association’s averages for April, 1936, were:Cows tested 1845; average fat 2G 12’ average test 5.2; highest herd 35.56- lowest herd 9.47; highest, cow GS; lowest cow 2.

Owing to pressure on space, the publication of several reports is held over until to-morrow, including that of the annual conference of the Dominion Carbonated Water-Bottlers Association.

\ tribute to the value of advertising was paid by Lord Luke, chairman and managing director of Bovril, Ltd., at the annual meeting in London recently. Lord Luke said: “It has been my experience in the last few years, and I think it will be confirmed by other manufacturers, that where advertising is employed to stimulate public demand, the channels of distribution remain freer and more open, so that when confidence and prosperity return the manufacturer who has advertised in the right way finds that he is in a position to take quick advantage and move forward to even greater success. This is the policy we adopted throughout the depression.”

Coal exported from the port of Grevmouth during the four-weekly period ended April 25 last, amounted to 10,327 tons, as compared with 1019 G tons in the corresponding period of last year, an increase of 131 tons. The totals from the various district mines, with comparisons with

the corresponding period given in parentheses, wore: —State Mines 3,084 tons (3,773 tons); Blackball 476 tons (625 tons); Rapahoe 1,669 tons (913 tons); Paparoa 452 tons (77<> tons); Dobson 2,187 tons (764 tons); Wallsend 850 tons (1098 tons); Briandale 408 tons (480 tons); Other Mines 1,201 tons (1,770 tons). During the same period, the exports of timber amounted to 2,170.565 super feet as compared with 2.671,426 super teet in the corresponding period of last year, a decrease of 500,561 stipei feet.

11. Rattray. Dental Surgeon, Lima’s Buildings (Opposite Opera House), Tainui Street. ’Phone G 52. —Advt.

The opinion that high steamship fares between Australia and New Zealand reduced considerably the potential tourist traffic from one country to another was expressed by Dr. J. I. Robertson, of North Sydney, who passed through Auckland by the Mariposa on Saturday. Dr. Robertson who has been nominated as governor for 1936-37 of the sixty-fifth Rotary district, comprising New South Wales and Queensland, is proceeding to Atlantic City, United States, where the annual world Rotary conference will be held in June. "1 have travelled all over the world,” said Dr. Robertson, “and Ido not know <i dearer steamship trip than that across the Tasman. To travel in reasonable comfort from Sydney to Auckland and back costs more than £2O, and a single passage from Sydney to London can be obtained for only £35. The high Tasman fares constitute a factor that is keeping the two Dominions apart.”

Thousands of yards! New weaves! New colours. Modest prices! There’s only one place in town lor 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.

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.

The latest in Model Aeroplane Kits and Supply outfits at prices ranging from 2/6 to 7/6 each. Foi the air-minded youth who wants to build his own model plane the ‘‘Comet” outfits offer the best available materials. Perfectly designed plans and reliable parts make it a joy to build. Come in and see these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.— Advt.

New Books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Postage in brackets: “A PilWay in New Zealand,” by Alan Mulgan 15/- (6d); “Strange Melody” by Neil Bell, 8/6 (6d): “Play Parade,” by Noel Coward. 10/6 (6d); “Pole Star,” bv Stewart Edward White, 7/(6d); “Here Lies a Most Beautiful Ladv,” by Richard Blaker 7/- (6d); “Oil Under the Window,” by Norman Berrow 7/- (sd); “The Cappy Ricks Special,” by P. B. Kyne 7/- (sd); “The Exile,” by Buck 7/- (sd); “The Return of the Dark Invader.” by Rintelen, 13/6 (6d); “Life Began Yesterday,” hy Foot 6/-, <4d). —Advt.