LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 July 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The James and Liverpool mines will work to-morrow. The condition of Leslie Wimpenny, a waterside worker, who was admitted to the Grey Hospital on Monday night, remains serious, though he has recovered consciousness. Wimpenny was assisting in loading operations in the hatch of the steamer Totara, when he fell about twelve feet, receiving head injuries. ,

Regarded as a unique discovery, so far as the Waikato is concerned, a penny was found in a hen’s egg at a Frankton residence last week. The egg, which came from a Te Rapa farm, was being broken for a meal by Mrs. J. Cook, who lives with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Halcrow, of Frankton. The coin was dark in colour and dented in the centre. Mrs. Cook states that the egg was of ordinary type, but was discoloured inside.

A decision to restore in full all of the salaries and wage cuts in respect of all of the officers and employees who have not yet had their cuts fully restored, was reached at the meeting of the Auckland City Council. The increases are to operate as from June 1 last. The Mayor, Mr. Ernest Davis, said that he had under consideration the question of the normal grading increments, and he hoped to present a report on the question to the next meeting of the Council. An Oamaru Press Association telegram stated that the Waitaki Power Board decided to restore the salaries of all employees, except the engineer and secretary, to the 1931 level. The two senior officers’ salaries are to be considered at the next ■ meeting.

The Greymouth Branch of the Mothers’ Union held a Diamond Jubilee commemoration meeting yesterday afternoon, Mrs. J. A. Jermyn (president) presiding over a gathering of over 200 members' including many from the country districts. The meeting opened with a service at Holy Trinity Church, Rev. H. Harper, of Kumara, being the preacher. Afternoon tea was dispensed in Trinity Hall, where the Jubilee cake was cut by Mrs. Jermyn. Mrs. P. Coates gave an interesting talk on her visit to London, and a comprehensive pageant was produced by Greymouth members, showing the growth and spread of the Mothers’ Union, throughout the world. During the afternoon, the Greymouth president, Mrs. Jermyn, was presented with a crystal bowl, as a memento of the occasion, the presentation being made by Mrs. Pound (Cobden).

Table Tennis Sets, best British made 2/-, 3/-, 5/-, 8/6 to 19/6. Best quality heavy weight Balls 4d each. Bats 2/- to 3/-. Chess or Draught Boards 9d. 1/-, 1/6, 2/- each. Chess Men 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 12/6, 15/- to 30/- a set. Draughtsmen 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-. Dominoes 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/- a set. Best quality British goods only at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Go where everybody goes! C. Spilth’s Winter Sale for extra-out-of-the-ordinary bargains in Silks and Woollens that make your shillings s-t-r-e-t-c-h out! Let’s give you an idea of what’r what! 36in Woollen Crepes, from 3/3; 36in English Worsteds for only 4/6; 36in Tweeds from 2/3; 54in Tweeds from 6/3; 54in Coatings from 7/6. Everything is reduced! Make a call to-day.—Advt.

Table Games for Winter evenings. A wonderful selection of all the latest as well as the old await your inspection at B. Dixon’s! Tainui Street. Prices range from 11/- to JO/6 each. Best quality British, made goods, at reasonable prices. View our special window display.—Advt. '•

Colds are prevalent this winter, and the chemists report. a brisk demand for remedies, prevention is always better than cure and the wise West Coaster knows a great prevention — a Dewar’s Imperial a day keeps colds at bay! As good as-medicine, and far more enjoyable to take. Puts the germs ’ of influenza to rout. Dewar's Imperial Whisky holds the record ' for purity and maturity. Stocked by all leading hotels, Messrs Griffen and SmiUi, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

To meet increased overhead costs occasioned by shorter hours and higher wages, Wellington hotels have reverted to their 1924 minimum tariffs, which are about. 10 to 12J per cent., higher than those that were ruling during the depression years.—Press Assn.

Building permits issued by the Palmerston North City 'Council during June totalled £31,167, being the highest recorded in any single month since February, 1930, when the figures were £36,203. Permits for the first six months this year totalled £89,267, an increase of £23,041 over the corresponding period last year.— Press Assn.

In the Warden’s Court. Greymouth, yesterday afternoon, Janies Leonard Bourke, John William Bourke, , and Clarence Bourke applied for air extended dredging' claim, on road reserve, 2J acres, Block 9, Waiwhero S.D. The Warden (Mr .11. Morgan) granted the application, subject to existing rights, and on condition that,, in the course of mining operations, the ground should be left in such a condition that the general contour of the surface was not more broken than it was at the present time.

Mass will be celebrated on . next Sunday, July 5, at Paroa, 8.30 a.m., and at Camerons, 10.15 a.m.—Advt.

The “Southland Times” holds the “key” to a problem which very recently taxed Ministerial brains, states that newspaper. What happened to the ignition key of the Hon. P. C. Webb’s car during his visit to Tuatapere on Thursday was a question .which a member of the Ministerial party described as “one of the great mysteries of life.” The loss of the key and the delay involved until a substitute was found was reported in the “Southland Times.” A “Times” reporter who travelled with the party was a front seat passenger and an active member of the search party. But when the search proved fruitless he recorded the incident, considering it closed. This reasoning was wrong. Late that evening, his day’s . work done, the reporter prepared for bed. And the mystery was solved. Nestling boyly in one of his shoes was the missing key!

Wise spending means big savings! That is why we say get your Sheets at C. Smith’s' Winter Sale. Reliable qualities at reduced prices and note the extra length for double beds! Extra heavy Twill Sheets, white or Unbleached 54x2J yards 6/6 pair; SOinx 21 yards 10/6 pair. Just the Sheet for hard everyday use! Don’t forget you can buy your Pillow Slips, Towels, Tea Towels in fact, everything for the house at lower-than-ever prices, during this great money-sav-ing event. C. Smith’s Annual Winter Sale! —Advt.

New Books you may want. “N.Z. Radio Record Cookery Book,” 1/-. “1936 Radio Constructor's Guide Book,” 2/6; “Word Games and Word Puzzles,” 1/-; “Life Bogan Yesterday,” the latest book on the Oxford Group Movement, 6/-; “By Patience and the Word,” the story of the Moravian Missions, 5/6; ‘‘Gone Afield,” by Cecil Roberts, 7/-; “A Pilgrim’s Way in New Zealand,” by Mulgan 15/-. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Postage extra. —Advt.

Do you want a freehold section? If you do, get moving, there are only a few sections left in the popular Kilgour block, Marsden Road. 24 perches for £l2O. The terms are easy, 10 per cent deposit, .balance £1 per month, including principal and interest. Interest at the rate of six per cent. S. Burnett White, Land Agent, Mackay Street.—Advt.