LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 June 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Following a speial meeting of. the Union yesterday morning, the Liverpool (State) miners resumed work this morning. The mine was idle for two davs at the end of last week, as a result of a dispute concerning the running of the coal boxes in the mine.

The takings at the wrestling contest between Rumberg and Mclntyre at the Greymouth Town Hall, on Saturday night, were about £l4O. The Greymouth Boxing and Wrestling Association have made application for a. bout at Greymouth on Saturday, July 3, between Jack Forsgren, and Sammy Stein, or John Spellman.

Only ten persons, including a young woman, were present at a public meeting called by the Auckland Democratic League to discuss the desirability of amending the Gaming Act to permit licensed bookmaking in New Zealand and to establish a State lottery. Disappointment was expressed at the lack of enthusiasm shown toward the discussion, in which it was held that many Aucklanders were known to be interested.

In view of the fact that Hon. P. C. Webb is accompanying the Governor General (Viscount Galway) on the West Coast, tour, and will be in Greymouth on Thursday next, the proposed visit of the Borough Engineer (Mr. A. .1, Fairmaid) to Wellington, in connection with the Borough loan proposals. has been cancelled, the Council intending to place the matter before Mr. Webb in Greymouth.

Mr A. 11. T. Rose, representing Messrs Procter’s, Ltd., Opticians, Christchurch, will be on the Coast, for the- next nine days. The dates of his visit, are advertised.—Advt.

Right in the middle of the season conies news of C. Smith's Big Winter Sale! Bo sure io be early!—Advt.

Reason it out for yourself! Quality goods at reduced prices must be a good investment to-day! That is why C. Smith’s are busy with their Big Winter Sale! —Advt.

In cases of emergency -first-aid is invaluable. In many such cases a “spot” of Dewar’s Imperial. V> bisky proves a most satisfactory pick-me-up. It is not. always convenient, however, to carrv around a full bottle ot whisky, or to procure one at a moment’s notice. To obviate this difficulty, the uew midget container known as the “Fainting Lady,” containing three generous nips of the world-famed Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is available at all hotels. . Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt.

In the Children’s Court at Greymouth, to-day, before Mr Raymond Ferner. S.M., a 15-years-old boy was fined 5/-, for riding an unlighted cycle after sunset.

The dredgemaster of the Bundi Tin Coy’s dredge, at Camerons, Mr. Robert Murray, married, aged 60 years, suffered a fractureci thigh and chest iniuries on Saturday, necessitating his removed to the Grey Hospital. Mr. Murray jumped off the gangway to a bank at the side of the dam, but the bank gave way, and he fell heavily on to one of the dredge buckets, a distance of some 15 feet. His condition today, was reported to be satisfactory.

To-day is the shortest day, or the day on which the sun is the leas time above the horizon of the whole year, in the Southern Hemisphere. Actually, June 21 or, as it is; sometimes taken, June 22, marks the limit of the apparent northern journey ot the sun, which is now overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, bringing mid-summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun will now commence its apparent southern journey, but it will be some weeks before the effect can be noticed in an increase in the hours of daylight. At Greymouth to-day, the sun rose at approximately 7.34 a.m. and sets at 4.31 p.m.

In the last few weeks New Zealand has acquired a new flag. She gained it without publicity of any form and now that she has it the use of the flag remains to be determined, but necessary approval of the creation of it has reached this country. The flag belongs to the New Zealand Naval Board and is the first that that body has possessed. As in other similar grants the ultimate approval had to come from His Majesty the King. The design, as sanctioned, is the admiralty anchor in gold placed horizontally in the centre of a flag of red and blue, bisected vertically, the red portion being nearest the staff. Moreover, the flag will be entitled to a salute of 15 guns on the same occasions as those laid down by the Admiralty.

A remit urging the dincontinuance of the roller-towels in primary schools and the introduction of a substitute was adopted at the annual meeting of the Auckland School Committees’ Association. Delegates of the Gladstone committee, which submitted the resolution, said they considered the use of towels by all the children was not in the interests of their health. Skin infections to which children were susceptible were liable to be contracted more readily through the practice. Several delegates said their committees had investigated the cost of providing more modern systems, but the expense was beyond their financial capacity. It was stated that in certain schools the pupils were encouraged to supply individual towels for tllcir own. i|se. . Tlio y-e-init. "was- passed to the executive for action.

News flashes:— Springboks' beaten by New South Wales—Sensational Tennis Ball at Blackball on Friday night.—Advt.

“Unless farmers take notice of the publicity of this case, no doubt we will have a crop before the Court,” said Mr. G. N. Morris, S.M., at the Whangarei Police Court, this morning, giving judgment in a case under the Agricultural Workers’ Act. “Many do not realise the responsibilities under the Act.” he added. The case was one in which J. Whatmough, Opuawhanga, was charged with failure to keep wages and holiday books 'in respect to two agricultural workers. The Inspector of Awards said a number of farmers failed to meet their obligations in respect to keeping wages and holiday books, and in future he would be compelled to ask for substantial penalties. Defendant was fined thirty shillings.—Press Assn.

Dentists are experiencing a boom in artificial teeth. A leading dentist told “The Dominion” that the demand was an aftermath of the depression when many persons instead of going to the expense of having fillings and other work done to teeth which had become the worse for wear, had them extracted when they gave trouble. The result was that many persons had a good number of their teeth taken out in this way over a period of several years. With the return to better times they were now having the rest of their teeth out and investing in good dentures. In April he had “cleared.” that was. extracted the remaining teeth, of 61 mouths, in May 50, and in this month 20. His mechanic and he had to work a good deal at night and make an early start in the mornings to keep pace with the work. With more money being spent there was also a greatly increased volume of routine work, such as fillings, to be done.

Wellington’s new railway station, the biggest building in New Zealand, w.as opened a week before the biggest, and grandest Bail ever to be held on the Coast. The Tennis Ball at Blackball next Friday.—Advt.

Have you seen the new dress of Tintara Cherry Brandy and Creme de Months? These old friends are now available in dainty flasks of 61 ounces for 4/6. Try one and you will find the quality unsurpassed. Sold at all hotels. Griffin and Smith, Ltd., Solo Agents, Greymouth, Westport, and Hokitika. —Advt.

“Trix,” the most interesting game for the boy with a mechanical turn of mind is procurable in all sizes at prices ranging from 1 /-. 2/-, 6/6, 12/6 to .TO/-. Jig Saw Puzzles in new designs 1/6, 2/-, .‘I/-, 4 '(>, to 7/6 each. Building Blocks, British made, 1/-. 1/3, 1/6, 2/-. 2/6 to 6/6 a sm. Model Aeroplane Outfits 1/-, 2/6, 5/-, 9/6 each at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —3.

Useful Hand Books for handy men: —"Dining Room Furniture Designs," “Cabinet Designs.” “Bedroom Furniture Designs,” “Door Making,” “Table Designs," “Bureau and Bookcase Designs." Each book has numerous designs drawn to reals, and with measurements for all parts. Price is 4/- each, postage 3d extra each at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.—l.