LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 April 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Max Clarke, aged nine, of Waimangaroa, was admitted to the Buller Hospital yesterday with a badly cut left leg, which required several stitches. He was injured when he fell from a hay-stack on to a scythe.

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east last week, amounted to 11,087 tons, as against 12,605 tons in the corresponding week of last year, and 8,902 tons in 1936.

Eleven cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health district during the week ended at noon on Monday. These included seven cases of scarlet fever, one of tuberculosis, one of septic abortion, one of erysipelas and one of hydatids. One death from tuberculosis was reported.

Guests at Revington’s include: Mr. A. P. Kramer (Leipzig); Mr. F. Roth (Milwaukee); Mr. A. L. Tucker, Mr. A. B. Fraser, Mr. W. J. Watson, Mr. J. A. Maddrem Mr. and l Mrs. S. 11. Maddren, Mrs. C. J. Jones, Miss A. Jones (Christchurch); Mr. F. A. Pamment. Mr. L. Ures (Wataroa); Mr. J. W. Brodie (Wellington).

Prevention by law of the establishment in New Zealand of certain monastic orders was urged by the Grand Orange Lodge at its annual session at Wellington. The motion carried was worded as follows: “As the experience of many nations has made it necessary for the national welfare to expel monastic and enclosed religious orders in France, Spain, and Mexico, this Grand Lodge therefore . make strong protest against the admission and establishment of these orders in New Zealand, and urges that legislation be enacted to prevent that which may ultimately have to be cured by legislation.”

Games for the adult. Chessmen 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/- to 30/- a set. Draughtsmen 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, a set. Chess and Draught Boards 9d, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 each. Dominoes 1/-. 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6 a set. Best quality British goods' only at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

Consistency is the secret spirit of success and one of the most successful consistent “Spirits” is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. AH those good qualities of fine, matured whisky are found in Dewar’s, and this is the reason it is so consistently called for throughout the world bj r judges of good whisky. Man is gifted with a very sensitive taste when • choosing his eatables, wearables etc., and why not use that same good taste in the choice of his drinkables and drink the best. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Hokitika and Wes tn or t. —Advt .

As soon! as the tar-sealing of Bright Street, Cobden, is completed, the railway crossings at the quarry are to be laid with concrete slabs, of the style which has proved so successful on other crossings controlled by the Greymouth Harbour Board. The necessary slabs for the two crossings have been prepared, and will be laid in position within a few weeks, after they have had time to harden.

Hockey in New Zealand is more popular, perhaps, than is realised. According to the report which will be presented to the annual meeting of the New Zealand Hockey Association’s Council to-morrow evening the number taking part in the game last season was the highest in the history of Dominion hockey. “So far as we are able to says the report, “there are in New Zealand 4230 grade players, 656 secondary schoolboy players, and 1219 primary schoolboy players, making a total of 7105.”

“Linked with the Press we can do anything,” declared the president (Mr. H. F. O’Leary K.C.) when a civic reception was accorded at Christchurch to the delegates to the conference of the New Zealand Law Society to-day. He was referring to the important pare played by the legal profession and Press in defending the rights and liberties of the people. “Perhaps journalism is ahead of us in defending liberties and the rights of people because it has wider opportunities,” Mr. O’Leary proceeded. “In any case we at all times are anxious to preserve the rights and liberties of people of New Zealand.” —Press Assn.

The figures for the complete railway year are not yet available (states the ‘Abstract of Statistics’), but interest attaches to a comparison of the returns during the 44 weeks for which statistics are available with the position during that period of 1936-37. The number of passenger journeys during the 44 weeks was 18,678,856, as compared with 16,724,831 in the same period of last year, an increase of 11.7 per cent. Goods traffic has increased to a greater extent, the net ton-miles run during the period being 14.9 per cent, above the total in the same period of the last railway year. Working revenue during the period amounted to £6,244,052, as compared with £5,518,393 in the same period of last year, while operating expenditure is also higher—£6,oB2,7l9, as compared with £5,206,801. The increase in working revenue has not fully offset the increased expenditure, the excess of working revenue being £161,333. as compared with £311,592 during this period of 1936-37.

A decision to launch an appeal for funds in aid of students who have been made destitute through the war in China was made at the annual meeting of the New Zealand University Students’ Association, which was held in Auckland in conjunction with the Easter tournament. Committees are to be appointed in the constituent colleges to organise the appeal, which has been sponsored throughout the world by the Student Christian movement. Mr. A. P. Blair, president of the association, said that more than £lOO had already been subscribed toward the appeal by students of the University of Otago.—Press' Assn.

Replying to complaints about alleged inaction by the Health Department regarding Summer sickness in Hawke’s Bay, the Minister for Health (Hon. P. Fraser) says that the first advice received by the Department was late on the night of April 9, when Dr. Waterworth reported a case of dysentery in the Napier Hospital. He later notified several other cases. Dr. Cook went to Napier the next day and investigated the water and milk supplies. The disease was not notifiable and the Department remained unaware of such diseases without the co-operation of the medical profession. Dr. Cook circularised all Napier doctors on the subject, but the only cases notified to the Department were those mentioned by Dr. Waterworth, who was the only practitioner who had communicated with the Department. on the matter. There was no reason to associate the outbreak with the milk in schools scheme. —Press Assn.

Anzac Day Concert, Town Hall, Anzac night, Monday, 8 o’clock. Firstclass programme.—Advt.

Residents are anxiously awaiting the Government’s decision as to whether the Greymouth Borough Council will receive assistance towards clearing the slip at Omoto. But in the meantime we must not overlook the fact that the good rich health-giving qualities of Tintara Port are especially recommended for invalids and those who require an occasional stimulant. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport.—Advt.

Do you require a section? S. Burnett. White has exactly the one you want. —Advt.

C. Smith’s “layby!” So convenient when you do not wish to buy right away. Simply pay a small deposit, and the article will be kept for you. There’s no extra charge. Any assistant will explain this layby system.— Advl.

p More and more dressmakers are turning to Academy Paper Patterns! They like the smari styles! How easy they are to follow! And! of course, no waiting. Full range .of patterns in all sizes available at C. Smith’s. —Advt.

New Table Games for Winter Evenings. “Stock Exchange” the very latest, is an exciting, fascinating’ and 1 entertaining game, full of pep and' fun. Price is 7/6 postage 6d. Wall Dart Sets, all the rage in England' just now. Price 1 1/- and 2/- a set. Table Tennis Sets in all sizes, British' made. 2/-, 3/-, 5/-, 8/6, 10/6 to 19/6 a set. Hundreds of other .table games' new and old' ati B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. Send in for lists.—Advt.

Have you read Gloria Rawlinson's new novel, “Music in the Listening Place,” 7/-, postage 4d. Here is a fascinating first novel by a New Zealand girl not yet twenty. Obtainable at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.