LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 February 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east last week amounted to 10,966 tons, as compared with 10,505 tons in the corresponding week of last year, and 10,520 in 1935.

A slip occurred on the railway track between Dunollie and Rewanui early, this morning, and the 6.35 a.m., Grey-mouth-Rewanui train proceeded no further than Dunollie. The miners proceeding to work at Rewanui, on that train, returned home. The line ■was cleared by 8.40 a.m.

A double distinction for the port of Patea was claimed by Mr. R. J. Watt at the county council jubilee luncheon. Patea was the world’s greatest cheese port, he said., and was the oldest harbour in the southern hemisphere because Turi’s canoe landed there, “and that must have been the oldest passenger. vessel south of the Line.”

Five diphtheria cases, were included in the notifications of infection's diseases in the Canterbury health district in the -week ended at noon yesterday. On the West Coast . there were two cases of tuberculosis notified, and in Canterbury, in addition to the five cases of diphtheria, there were three of septic abortion, two of poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) and one of’scarlet fever. No deaths from infectious diseases were reported in Canterbury or on the West Coast.

The discovery of dry rot in two of (lie Kawatiri Rowing Club’s racing boats has caused the abandonment of chib competitions for this season The development of dry rot in a boat has never occurred before in the history of the chib, and at present there are boats in the shed purchased thirtyfive years ago which are in a sound and seaworthy condition. The boats affected are comparatively new and have been in use for only six seasons. They cost. £l4O.

In the selection of ex-servicemen for inclusion in the military contingent to represent New Zealand at the Coronation, preference will be given to soldiers who have been decorated with the Victoria Cross, said the acting secretary of the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association, Mr. J. Faulkner (states the “New Zealand Herald”). It was expected that several V.C.s would be nominated.

Mrs. Porter Lee, whose husband is Director of the New York School of Social Work, and has made inquiries in New Zealand for the Carnegie Foundation, has formed a very high opinion of the Plunket nursing work in the Dominion. Speaking at Christ, church, she said: "We have nothing like it in the States. New Zealand has made wonderful headway in mother craft, and I would like to see work on similar lines spread over the whole world. You don't wait for a child to get ill in Now Zealand. You put it on the right road to good health." Mrs. Porter Lee, who is also much impressed with (he hospitality of the people in the Dominion, added that she hoped on her return to Now York, to make people understand what the Plunket system was. —Press Assn.

Acceding to the numerous requests of country residents, the Big Sacrifice in prices of High-grade Quality Carpets and Rugs ends on Saturday next (February 20).—S. Burnett White.—Ad vt.

Wood Fibre Flowers! What are they like? Everyonb’s asking this question. They are so natural in form and colouring it is almost impossible to believe they are not real. Besides their loveliness is permanent. See them to-day at C. Smith's. They’ll teach you' how to make them free of charge. Book your appointment now!—Advt.

To the farming community the Greymouth A. and P. Show and Carnival is one of their popular outings of the year, where they gather together and discu’ss exhibits and matters appertaining to the welfare of their farms. The “Cockle” is a- hard worker, and therefore requires all the v comforts of a home, and the “inner man” is not neglected, particularly in regard to a good wholesome stimulant. This is more noticeable to his guests as Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is the farmer’s favourite "nip” after a. strenuous day on the farm. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt. X

At a meeting of the executive of the Greymouth Boxing and Wrestling Association. last evening, it was decided to endeavour to match Roy de Gans and Ray Nicol (now of Runanga) in a professional heavyweight boxing contest, at Greymouth, at an early date.

New Zealand’s kauri trees, have gained a wide reputation for the excellence of their timber and the wood has been put to many uses. At a recent New Plymouth Rotary Club gathering the Rev. J. D. McL. Wilson told of an unusual use he had seen kauri put to in Ireland. Ho paid a visit of inspection to a large 5 whisky distillery there and was surprised to see great vats ■ made from kauri timber. He vzas. told that other timbers had been tried, but none was as suitable as the kauri wood.

Now that the holiday rush,is over an Auckland tobacconist has found time to relate a Christmas shopping incident. An affectionate young couple came into his shop in Queen Street at the busiest hour of the day and asked to see some pipes. • When a line at 7/6 was disblayed there was a request for something better. Then one of the best-known and most expensive pipes on the market was produced for inspection. “Do you like that one dear?" inquired the young lady. The young man said that he did. “Very well,” replied the young lady 1 ' cheerfully, “I will go to the warehouse and get you one just like that.” <The shopkeeper took the full count, but gradually recovered consciousness, and a week or two after vzas even able to raise a smile.

Judgment for plaintiff by default, with costs, was given in the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, to-day, by Mr. Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the following cases:—Margaret L. Cunliffe v. Sidney P. Wills, £2/,10/-, costs £1 9/6; W. Reid v. A. O’Leary", £4/19/8, costs 18/-; Phillip Henry Martin v. Thomas Howard, £5/14/10, costs 16/-; same v. Frank Lowe £lO/2/10 costs £l/5/-; Grey Power Board v. Asa Whiting, £24/7/6, costs £4/1/6; J. Becker v. Ted E. Smith £l6/17/10, costs £2/14/6; Elizabeth Louisa Burton v.. Annie MacDonald, £3B, costs £4/1/6. On a judgment summons, Francis George Cooper was ordered to pay to the Premier Tobacco Company (N.Z.), Lt’d., £2l/18/6 forthwith, with £l/1/- costs, in default 21 days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended so long as debtoi- pays 10/- per week, with the first payment on February 23.

“They are dealing with the Trans, port Department, not the Public Works Department,” was the reply given’ by Mr. T. H. Langford, sole member of the No. 3 Transport Licensing Authority. this morning, when informed that certain operators of Public Works lorries had not bothered to apply for licenses “because they had been told by Public Works officers that they did not need to.” The Authority has foun/1 that a number of operators have not made themselves conversant with the licensing requirements, and have overlooked the fact that all Public Works cartage contractors, other than those working entirely in the exempted area, which, in this case, is a six mile radius of the Greymouth Post Office, must be licensed by the Transport Authority. In reply to a question by Mr. Langford, several Public Works carters said that they, were working in the Reefton district, being paid oilman hourly basis of 7/.. per hour and were satisfied with the rate of payment. “That seems to be all right,” said Mr. Langford. “There have been complaints that mon carting for the Public Works on long hauls were being underpaid. We do not want the impression to get abroad that tho Public Works are underpaying the men. There have been cases in the past, but I think they have been adjusted now.”