LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 May 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Liverpool and James mines will work to-morrow.

Shooting at Lake Brunner over the week-end, one Greymouth sportsman included in his bag five ducks and two shags. One of the shags, when opened, was found to contain portion of a trout which must have weighed almost two pounds when devoured by the bird.

Good progress is being made by the. sixty men employed on the Kumara Junction—Kapitea. deviation. About four miles of the total length of eight miles of formation work has been done, but metalling has not yet been commenced. Work on the construction of the Kapitea Creek bridge, the first of five, has been started, and the pla’is have been prepared for the remainder.

At the monthly meeting of the Ahaura Women’s Institute, Mrs Bruce (Vice~P!resident), presided. It was decided that Miss W. Bruce represent the Institute at the Dunedin conference. Members were urged to purchase Anzac Stamps. Each member brought a knitted garment, which later will be forwarded to the Old People’s Home. An apology was received from Mrs Paul for her absence. Miss Bruce gave an interesting account of the Federation meeting in Greymouth. Two new members were enrolled.

.“I doubt whether any city in the world is being supplied with milk as high in food value as that to Auckland consumers,” states a report by Mr. W. p. Neil, technical adviser to the Auckland Milk Council. The report shows that the bacterial count for dairymen’s milk had decreased from 214,000 in December' to 42,000 last month, in vendors’ milk from 134,000 to 40,000, and dairymen vendors’ milk from 215,000 to 144,000. Companies’ pasteurised milk showed a reduction from 10,900 in February to 3000 ill April. Members expressed great satisfaction with the report. — Press Assn.

The s.s. Storm arrived this morning, from Wellington, on her first visit to Greymouth. Owned by the Canterbury Steamship Company, and formerly known as the River Wear, the Storm has a net tonnage of 370 tons, and is usually engaged between South Island east coast ports and Wellington and Wanganui. At the present time she is under time charter to the Union Steam Ship Company, with the object of relieving the congestion in the coal and timber trade which has arisen at Greymouth, and making provision for the increasing timber trade with Miramar and Wellington. When not engaged in taking a full cargo of timber to these ports, as at present, she will be engaged in the coal trade, and comparatively quick trips should prove an asset to both the coal and timber industries. She is under the command of Captain W. Williams.

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 AVestport.-r-Advt.

The Public Works Department advises that the road to Otira is notv open for traffic. It was blocked last week, owing to the washing away of the temporary bridge at Taipo.

Tenders are to be called, in the course of a few days, by the Public Works Department, for the construction of a new reinforced concrete bridge over the Hokitika river, at Kanieri. The bridge, which will be built just below' the old structure, will contain 13 spans of 62 feet each, a total length of 806 feet, and there will be 22 feet between wheel-guards. The construction of the bridge w'ill occupy about twelve months.

“Joey,” the sea lion is dead, and many will regret his untimely end.

Don’t miss the Ball of tlm Season, or you will have cause for regret. The Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on Friday, May 15.-—Advt.

An increase of 8619 on the 1926 population of 63,525 is shown in the Census returns for Dunedin City, issued «by the Government Statistician. The figures at the last Census did not include 4,100 visitor to the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, and 300 visitors to St. Hilda for the same purpose w'ere.. also excluded. St. Hilda’s population is now 7,740, an increase of 87. The recovery Hawke’s Bay has made from the earthquake of 1931 is shown by an increase of 1950, which brings tire number of persons living in the county—which does not jiclude the main centres —to 15,768.

H. Rattray. Dental Surgeon, Lima’s Buildings (Opposite Opera House), Tainui Street. ’Phone 652. —Advt.

An increased rate of remuneration for those serving on the common jury, which was gazetted last March, is now’ in operation. Jurymen serving at criminal and civil sessions, or at a coroner’s inquest, will receive 10/6 a day instead of 9/-. Where they serveon any day for only three hours or less, the payment will be 5/-. Special jury service carries a payment of £1 for tire first (lay and 10/- a day afterwards. The grand jury service, which lasts only one day, and for which wellknown business men are usually empanelled, does not carry any remuneration.

The I.C. and A. Bill and the Primary Products Marketing Bill are at present engaging the attention of members of Parliament. The most important topic on the West Coast today is the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball, to be held on Friday next. —Advt.

No further light has been shed on the death at the Newtown Zoo of “Joey,” the sea lion. While the symptoms, coupled -with a post-mortem "examination. led Colonel A. R. Young, the Zoo’s veterinary adviser, to report that in his opinion “Joey” had been poisoned, so far analytical investigations have not indicated the nature of the toxin, nor has a clue to the perpetrator been discovered. Colonel Young stated that preliminary tests by analysts had not shown any indication of poison, but further tests, which would occupy several days, were being made. He himself was quite satisfied that it was a case of poisoning, quite irrespective of what the analysts might show, and he had sent in a report to that effect. A suggestion from Dunedin that the sea lion’s pelt and skeleton be returned to that city for mounting, for museum purposes, is not likely to be acceded to. Joey's body is now mutilated to such an extent for the purposes of dissection and examination for evidence of poison used, that his once valuable pelt is now almost worthless, being only heaps of shreds and patches. The only part intact is the skull, and this also will be dissected for examination.

Guests at Revington’s include: — Misses A. Maconochie (Edinburgh), (!. Hood (Lass wade, Scotland), Messrs C. Levinson (Wellington), D. V. White (Christchurch), I. A. Aplin (Blenheim), A. A. Aplin (Mangaweka).

Down Quilts are always popular. No wonder at C. Smith’s prices. Here’s one line: Brocaded Art Silk Down Quilts 32/6 single, 37/6 double. Choose from the following colours: Rose, Gold, Blue, Green, and Lilac. Lots 'of others to choose from. The winter is ahead, why delay?—Advt.

The latest in Model Aeroplane Kits and Supply outfits at prices ranging from 2/6 to 7/6 each. For 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 lilies at B. Dixon’s. Tainui Street. — Advt.

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

Well, it certainly feels as though winter is here, bringing the necessity for extra blankets. If you’re considering the cost, here’s a tip. Buy

“Premier” Blankets, they are the best value offering to-day. reason? They were bought before the rise in such a large quantity (Wellington, Masterton and' Greymouth pooling their orders) to secure the lowest possible price. Obtainable only at C. Smith’s. All Wool White Blankets, single bed size at 21/-, double bed size 35/-. They’re full sizes too! We’ll gladly show you them anytime. C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.