LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 April 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The annual meeting of the R.S.A. will be held on July 27- Remits close on June I.—Press Assn.

An increase in jurors’ fees as from May 1 from 10/6 to 13/4 for the daily rate, and from 5/- to 6/8 for the halfday is announced in yesterday’s Gazette.

A reduced fumigation charge on agricultural seeds imported from that portion of New South Wales outside the tick-infested areas is provided for in the Stock Agricultural Seeds Amending Regulations. The reduction is to apply to bulk lots exceeding 100 packages.—Pre s Assn.

“The floor space in some of the Government houses won’t cost the tenants a lot for linoleum,” said Mr. A. E. Jull in an address at a National party social at Havelock North recently. “The State houses seem to be built for the c|ass of family that many modern people seem to like today—that is, none.”

A collision between a car driven by Mr. M. Connors of the Connors and Paul Revue Company, which had finished a season at Westport, and were proceeding to Nelson, and a car driven by Mr. F. L. Turley, of Greymouth, secretary of the Westland Timber Workers’ Union, coming from Nelson, occurred at Dee Hill on the Murchison side of Inangahua Junction, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Turley’s car was badly damaged, and it is reported that Mr. Connors’ small son received slight head injuries.

“The virtual impossibility of obtaining suitable ironbark polos from Australia, and the difficulty of obtaining regular supplies of 'hardwood poles, has caused the board’s executive much concern during the past two years, said Mr. A. Main, manager, at the annual meeting of the Waitemata Electric Power Board (reports the “New [Zealand Herald”). “The position is 'not likely to change for the better, l and it would appear that in future it [ will be necessary for the bqard to rely on concrete poles for use in borough areas. Owing to the necessity for rural lines to be constructed at the lowest possible capital cost, hardwood poles will still be used in rural districts. The desirability of designing a suitable type of reinforced concrete pole has been under consideration by the board’s engineer for some time, and it is expected that at an early date a report dealing with their manufacture and cost will be presented to the board.”

Consistency is the secret spirit of success, and one of*the most successful consistent “Spirits” is 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.

The appointment of Mr. E. R. Myers of the Department of Health, as Director of Pharmacy, was announced yesterday. The office is a new one arising out of the licensing of the retail pharmacy industry, in accordance with the Industrial Efficiency Act passed by Parliament- in 1936. Mr. Myers will be responsible for the administration of the industrial plan formulated for the pharmacy industry by the Bureau of Industry. He will take up his new duties on Monday.

' The practice of “souveniring” caused a considerable loss of costumes by the'New Zealand surf life-saving team during its visit to Australia, according to the report of the manager (Mr. H. S. Feast), which was received at a meeting of the Canterbury Surf Life-Saving Association last evening. He said that of 20 woollen and 20 cotton costumes he was able to return only seven of the former and one of the latter. In spite of criticism of the “morbid” appearance of the costumes they were evidently attractive enough to be “souvenired.”

The matron of the Masterton Hospital is to decide whether the nurses are. to smoke on the roof of the new nurses’ home, the Wairarapa Hospital having resolved not to lay down any rule, as this was a disciplinary matter. The question was raised by Mrs. A. Fletcher, who said she had been asked by the nurses' to obtain .leave from the board for them to smoke on the roof. Mrs. Fletcher said she had told them it would be better for their complexions if they did not smoke, but they wanted to, and at present were smoking in the grounds, giving the place a glow-wormlike effect.

“The figures show that on the average there are nearly 1000 voters in every electorate in New Zealand who do not exercise their privilege to vote at the general elections.’’ said the parliamentary leader of the National Party, the Hon. Adam Hamilton, in an address to electors at Ohoka last evening. Mr. Hamilton made a strong appeal to all voters to see that they meet then* political responsibilities by voting. Electors were trustees for a great heritage, which had to be discharged responsibly, and which could not be shaken off.

A statement that the Department of Housing Construction wouldi continue to let contracts throughout the Dominion, for the erection of State houses, so long as the need for additional housing exists, and in quantities calculated to keep the building trade fully engaged. was made by Mr J. A. Lee, at Hastings this morning. He added that no advantage would be gained from letting contracts when building materials and, labour were not available to have them completed, and when this circumstance would' only force up the price against the Department.—Press Assn.

“We would say that the miser is no good in society, but because we may ‘have a raiser or two in society that does not condemn the whole of a policy of private saving,” said the Leader of the National Party, the Hon Adam Hamilton, during a political address at Ohoka last evening. Mr. Hairilton was protesting about what he declared was Labour’s policy of liscouraging private thrift. Mr. Hamilton found a member of the audience in disagreement with him when he declared that Labour argued that “private saving is a curse in the community.” But he had the final say in a. brief verbal argument over the record deposits recorded by the Post Office Savings Bank. These deposits a voice claimed, disproved Mr. Hamilton’s claim. “But the people are putting their money in the Post Office because they are frightened to invest it these days, Mr. Hamilton retorted. The majority of the big' audience applauded his reply warmly.

“Financially, this has been the worst year in our history,” declared the chairman of the Buller Hospital Board (the Hon. W. H. Mclntyre) in commenting on the balance-sheet presented to the board at its annual meeting. Although 'receipts for fees were £909 above the estimate, arid increases were shown in other accounts, the yeai* closed with a net debit balance of £2822 in the maintenance section and £124 in the capital account, Mr. Mclntyre said. He explained that the cash position had disclosed a debit of £4890 in maintenance and £256 in the capital account. Faced with an extremely difficult position, the board had received an advance of £3OOO from the Government. This had enabled it to pay all accounts due at the end of the year, and the board was grateful to the Minister for the assistance it had received. The money advanced to the board was repayable to the Treasury during the current year.

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. Hundred's 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.