LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 April 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nomination of candidates for the forthcoming Greymouth Municipal elections, namely Mayor, Councillors, members of Grey Hospital Board, Grey Electric Power Board, and Greymouth Harbour Board, close at noon on Thursday. With the exception of Messrs. H. and G. Herring, it is understood that all the sitting members of the Grey Main School Committee will seek re-election at this evening’s meeting of householders. No written nominations have been received for the vacancies, which, however, may be filled at the meeting, provided that those present are unanimous on the matter.

A novel scheme is in operation at the Riverton District High School where, according to the annual report presented last week, a milk bar has been established and an appliance for mixing the milk installed. This was done with the permission of the’ Department of Education on condition that the milk was pasteurised.

Mr. A. H. McKane, a sitting member, is to. be the Government nominee on the newly constituted Greymouth Harbour Board, he having received advice on Saturday, that he has been re-appointed to the Board for a further term of three years. Under the terms of the Greymouth Harbour Amendment Act, 1938, the Government appoints one representative and the remainder are elected, so that Mr. McKane will take his seat withoutparticipating in next month’s election. He has already been endorsed by the Westland Labour Representation Committee as candidate for one of the Greymouth Borough seats on the Board, hut in view of his Governmental appointment, another candidate will probably be endorsed.

Before Mr. E. P.. Stratford, J.P., at Greymouth, during the week-end, Herbert Helm, alias Eric Curnow, 50, a native of Tasmania, described as a cook, was charged that, on April 23, at Greymouth, being a person released on probationary license under the Crimes Amendment Act, 1910, he failed to comply with the terms of his license. 'me police objected to bail, and Helm was remanded in custody, to appear in the Magistrate’s Court on May 2. A young man was charged that, on April 23, at Cobden, he unlawfully and without colour of right, but not so as to be guilty of theft, converted to his own use a mo-tor-car, valued at £l2O. Accused was remanded to appear on May 2, bail being allowed in the sum of £lO.

Consistency is the seyret spirit of success and one of the most successful consistent “Spirits” isi Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. All 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 by 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 Westport,—Advt,

Mr. J. McTaggart took over the license of the Kumara Junction Hotel, from Mr. J. D. Hearn, to-day,

The Post and Telegraph Department will shortly open a telephone office at. Karoro, providing facilities for the transmission and receipt of telegrams at the Karoro Post Office.

Fishing in the Teremakau River over the week-end, Mr. N. Neville, of Kumara, landed an BJib brown trout. The fish had evidently been in brackish water and was peculiarly marked, in deep shades of red and orange.

Twenty-three trucks of sheep and seven trucks of cattle will be railed from the West Coast by this evening’s goods train, to Christchurch for the Addington market to-morrow.

Mr G. C. Warren Darfield has been nominated as a National Party candidate for the National Party’s electoral ballot for Kaiapoi.

The net profit of the Dunedin Corporation’s trading departments has increased by £20,745 to £71,146 this year, according to the City Treasurer’s annual report.—Press Assn.

The Governor-General (Lord Galway) has 1 been informed by the private secretary to the King that his Majesty will send message sof congratulation to couples celebrating the sixty-fifth and/or seventieth anniversary of their marriage, even if they have had a previous message on the occasion of their diamond wedding. His Majesty will also send a second message to centenarians on the attainment of their one hundred and fifth birthday.—Press Assn.

Freight hauled through the Otira Tunnel last week totalled 11,785 tons, as against 15,706 tons, in the corresponding week of last year, a decrease of 3,921 tons, mainly attributed to a low tonnage on Easter Monday of this year. In 1936, the corresponding total was 10,557 tons.

After a successful season the Milford Track was closed on April 19. The last party left Invercargill on Good Friday to cover the track in five days. This would mean double journeys between Pompolona huts and Milford Sound. During the winter months the steamer at Lake Te A4iau will undergo its annual overhaul, and it is proposed to recondition the cabins thoroughly. The new wing has been completed l at the Te Anau Hotel. It was furnished in readiness for the Easter traffic and provides for singleroom accommodation, which was previously limited.

Guests at Revington’s include: — Mr D. H. Scott, Mr and 1 Mrs D. C. Haberfield (Wellington), Dr. and Mrs L. H. Cordery, Mr J. W. Ruston, Mr G. Cowie, Mr F. Margetts, Mr and Mrs M. H. Godley, Mr H. Walshaw, Mr A. Rose, Mr and' Mi’s C. Kavanagh, Mr B. J. Fellowes (Christchurch), Mr R. A.. Anderson (Timaru), Mr F. P. Stewart, Mr J. Kulsen (Hokitika), Mr and Mrs A. S. Iliff (Sydney), Mr and Mrs 11. Ch'a'iney (Wanganui), Mr A. Noonan (York, W.A.). Mr and Mrs J. Roy (Southland).

There is consternatoin among chrysanthemum growers in the Hokitika district reports the “Star’s” correspondent) .owing to the ravages of blight. Some of the principal growers, who have exhibited for years, find they have to destroy their plants, which have been attacked by a small black fly. The long spell of humid weather no doubt is responsible for the pest, which is the worst known by growers. Keen disappointment is felt, as the Hokitika show is to take place shortly, and may have to be abandoned. Growers have tried the usual remedies for the pest, but it lips beaten them.

Officials of the Magistrate’s and Supreme Courts in New Zealand are often called upon during the hearing of lengthy proceedings to perform feats of typing. This was illustrated again in the performance of the clerk of the Magistrate’s Court at Wairoa and his assistant during the Kopuawhara inquests. Nineteen inquests were held, and altogether 19 witnesses were heard. There were 48 pages of evidence, but it was necessary to type 19 separate copies of evidence, bringing the number of pages up to 912. The total number of words in the actual evidence given was approximately 14,500. / With the 19 copies that had to be taken the tota 1 number of words was approximately 275,500. Each witness was required to sign 19 copies of each page of his evidence.

More and more dressmakers are turning to Academy Paper Patterns! They like the smart 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.

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.— Advt.

Games for the adult. Chessmen 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 5/6, 7/6,' 10/6, 15/- to 30/- a set. quality British goods only at ; B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt. |