LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 April 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In connection with the big slip on the Omoto Road, no reply has yet been received from the Government, to the request of the' Greymouth Borough Council for assistance in meeting the cost of clearing operations. Mr. J. O’Brien, M.P., was to recommend that a grant of at least £5OO be made. It is believed that the delay is due to the fact that the Minister of Finance (Hon. W. Nash) is busy in the preparation of the national superannuation scheme.

The April meeting of the Moana Women’s Institute was well attended, and an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs Tillyshort of Greymouth demonstrated the making of basket's from pine-needles, which proved very interesting. The competition, for honey combing wasi won by Mrs Breitstadt, Mrs- E. Dense second. Business of the Institute, also the annual meeting of the West Coast Federation were discussed. Afternoon tea was <served and, the meeting closed with the singing of the national anthem.

Asked yesterday, at Dunedin, whether he would be a. candidate at the general election, the Hon. W. Downie Stewart replied in the negative. “I am grateful,” he said, “to the large number of electors who have 'asked me to stand, and have offered their support; but I have decided not to offer myself as candidate. I am still deeply interested in politics, and in my old electorate; but since the last election I have taken up further duties in the business world, and I And my time fully occupied at present. The same reason has led me to make a similar- reply to invitations kindly proffered by electors in certain constituencies further north.”

A resolution regarding the marketing of eggs has been adopted by the New Zealand Poultry Board and forwarded to the Hon. W. Nash, Minister for Marketing. The resolution is as follows: “That, taking into consideration the Hon. W. Nash’s admission that opposition to the previously advocated marketing scheme has been the reason for its postponement by the Government, it be recognised that the first steps should be to bring about a reconciliation of the outstanding differences among producers by exploring the possibilities of th t e situation with a view to establishing a basis for the expression of a united voice regarding the marketing problem.”

At the monthly meeting of the Paroa Women’s Institute, the president Mrs. Coombes presided over a good attendance. The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. Chibnail. VicePresidents, Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. Davy; Secretary, Miss Ramsay. It was decided that the Institute Birthday be held as a social evening in the Paroa Hall on May 11. One resignation was accepted. The winners of the competitions were: “Stocking-Bag” Mrs. Worsley 1, Mrs. Coombes 2, Mrs. Price 3. “Plate of Pikelets,” Mrs. Nailer 1, Mrs. Worsley 2, Mrs. Price 3. The Hair Pin worked toilet-set was won by C. Nailer. Competitions for next month to be a “flour-bag article,” and “best bloom.”

Proceeds from the sale of poppies in connection with Anzac Day at Greymouth, this year, amounted to £35/6/- net, about the same as last year. Returns from Blackball, Runanga, Brunner, and Lake Brunner are still to come in. The collection at the service in the Town Hall. Greymouth, on Anzac Day, realised £l3 4/4, compared with £ll/2/4 last year. The proceeds of the Anzac concert, this year, amounted to £ll/11/-, compared with £lB/13/8 last year. It is pointed out that, last year, the concert programme consisted entirely of sacred items and “heavy” music, and it is considered that this did not find favour with many people. This year, the programme was more varied, and, although the attendance was not so good, the change was obviously appreciated. A similar programme will- be arranged next year. An addition to this year’s Anzac funds nt Greymouth is the sum of £4/7/8, the proceeds of a collection made from members of the Railways Department staffs, and forwarded to the R.S.A. by Mr. A. T. B. Lowry.

Consistency is the secret spirit of success and one of the most successful consistent “Spirits” is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. ■ AU 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. .

The derailment of a shunting engine on the Greymouth-Runanga line this morning, delayed early trains to and from Runanga, by about a quarter of an hour. Only the. front bogey of the engine was derailed, and no damage was done either to the. track, or to the engine.

A Dannevirke Press Assn, telegram stated that for the Mayoralty, Mr. E. Gibbard was re-elected unopposed. There are thirteen nominations for nine seats on the Council. Messrs L. Stein and P. C. Smith were re-elect-ed as borough representatives on the. Dannevirke Hospital Board.

Before Mr F. W. Shallcrass, J.P., in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth, to-day, a statutory first offender, arrested for drunkenness in Tainui Street early this morning, was. fined 5/-, the amount of hisi bail. Another offender, who was found, drunk in Gresson Street at 6.30 o’clock last evening, and who had 31 previous convictions, mainly for drunkenness, was fined 10/-.

A statement on the Government’s policy in the purchase of road' transport services was made yesterday morning by the Minister for Railways (Mr Sullivan). He told the visitors to the official opening of the new’ Linwood Post Office that there were no grounds for fear that the Government intended to buy all the transport' services. Sometimes he felt just a little envious of the Postmaster-General, the Hon. F. Jones, because his department lacked competition, Mr Sullivan said. “When the Minister* for Railways wants to buy up an extra service or two, there is a. dinkum fight,” said Mr Sullivan. “Those people who are a little bit afraid that we are going to buy up all the 'transport services need not be afraid. That is not the intention. We want to bring in. some of the more important.” The purchase of some of the services which the department had made in the south, the Minister added, had meant a saving to the department of £5OO last year, giving this, as an example of the department’s policy in purchasing the services.

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.

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.

New Table Games for Winter Evenings. “Stock Exchange” the very latest, is an exciting, fascinating and' 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/- 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 at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. Send in for lists. —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.