PERSONAL NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 May 1938, Page 6

PERSONAL NOTES

Miss O. Flewellen returned yesterday. from Christchurch. Miss M. Carroll returned ye'sterda.y, from Christchurch. Mr. T. O’Neil, of Tetaho, returned to the West Coast ’by yesterday’s express, after a visit to Australia. A Munich cablegram stated that. Anton. Lang, who took the pari, of Christ in. the Oher-Ammergaib Passion Play, has died at the age of 63. Mr. C. Ra.wlins, who is to succeed Mr. C. 11. Hoskin as Inspector of Factories al. Greymouth, arrived yesterday, from Masterton. Guests at Revington’s:—Mr T. Moodie, Mr J. A. Eliott (Wellington), Mr H. Lawrence, Mr B. Staff, Mr H. .1. Olsen. Mr P. D. Mason. Mr N. A. McKenzie (Christchurch).

The deatli occurred at Dunollie, tills morning, of Matthew Watchman, a native of Durham, England, aged 73 years. Deceased came to New Zealand 52 years ago and had since resided on the West Coast, following the occupation of a miner at Brunner for 30 years and at Runanga for over 20 years. He had been in ill health for the past twelve months, but his death occurred suddenly. Single, he leaves two brothers, Thomas (Karori, Wellington), and William .( Miramar), and one sisior, Mrs: W. Hartshorne (Bayswater, Auckland). The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon. leaving the Dunollie Hotel at 2.30 o’clock, for the Karoro Cemetery.

‘‘We have all done this sort, of thing at some time or other,” said Mr. W. H. Woodward, S.M.. with a smile, when dealing with a case in which three Stratford youths wore charged with having stolen apples from an orchard. The complainant, withdrew the charge, which was dismissed.

There was an absence of ‘‘Silence in Court!” at Greymouth, to-day, and the noise made b?/ four carpenters echoed through the Courtroom. A start was made, this morning, with the work designed to improve the acoustics. The contractor is Mr. G. Manning, of Greymouth. to whom the contract was let by the Public Works Department, the price being £lB3.

Reviewing the evidence in a case in the Supreme Court in Auckland, in which the statements and cross-exami-nation of important female witnesses were being considered, Mr. Justice Fair reminded the jury that they might consider that a woman’s mind was more active than a man’s. When u. question was put to a woman, his Honor said, she saw and considered a great many more things than an ordinary man did in the circumstances. Thus, when she came to give an answer, she had a number of things in her mind, and so was apt to give an inaccurate account with regard to some of them.

“Tho right-hand rule is a muchcriticised regulation, but it is my opinion that if there was less criticism of it and more strict observance there would be fewer accidents,” said Dir. W. H. Freeman, S.M.,’ in the Magistrate’s Court nt Pukekohe. It was submitted by counsel that, although the right-hand rule was against Iris client, no blame was attachable to him in regard to a collision which occurred. “Every motorist should know that, he is under statutory obligation to see if the way is clear on the right,” said the. magistrate. “The rule was particularly framed to prevent accidents, at intersections.”

Preparatory work in connection with the extension of the Greymouth aerodiome is proceeding, under the direction of the contractor, Mr. W. G. McKay, and the necessary plant is being assembled. ’ Between 250,000 and 300,000 cubic yards of material will be dredged from tho lagoon. A small bucket dredge will be used, driven by a 250 h.p. motor, current being provided by tho Grey Power Board. The material from the dredge will be dropped into a hopper and pumped

ashore by a gravel pump. It is expected that the dredge will be ready in two months, and three shifts will be worked. Tho dredge will be capable of dealing with about 100 cubic yards per hour. The contract was let to Mr. McKay by the Public Works Department, the price being approximately £19,000.

You’d never believe you could buy such lovely handbags for 12/11. Many smart new styles showing the trend for depth and narrowness. Fitted with top handle, pocket and morror. Lined with moire, navy, black and brown. Call at C. Smith’s and ask to be shown, some.—Advt.

Rooks on Elocution at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., “Elocution and Gesture,” by Haysbuck 3/6 (3d); “The Art of Public Speaking,” by Hull, 3/6 (3d); “Speak Out,” by Watson 4/- (4d); “Elements of Public Speech,” by Homer, 10/6 (sd); “The Craft of Public Speaking.” by Mitchell 4/(4d): “Training for Speaking.” by Burton 7/6 (6d): “Personality in Speaking” by Henderson 4/- (4d): “Monologues and Duologues of Today.” by Box-, 4/- (4d): “Practical Handbook on Elocution,” by Catry, Handbook on Elocution,” by Gatry, Occasions,”:’>/- (4d): “How to Become an Effective Public Speaker.” by Bottumsby 1/- (3d); “Modern Poems for Children” 3/- (Id). —Advt.

New Books at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainut Street: —“Across the Frontier,” by Phillip Gibbs 12/6 (6d); “This Publican,” by Dornford Yates 7/6 .(sd); “Action at Aquila.” by Hervey Allen, 10/6 .(sd); “To-morrow and To-mor-row." by Lyle 7/6 (sd); “A River Starts,” by Diana. Ridley 7/6 (4d); Andeh Diesel Engine Manual,” 12/6 (sd): “Steel Square Pocket. Book,” by Stoddart. 6/6 (4d); “Behold Here’s Poison.” by Heyer 4/6, (4d); “Automatics” by Vivian 4/6 (4d); “There Was Another,” by Ruby Ayres, 4/6 (4d): “Tho Silver Cord,” by Valentine, 4/6 (4d); “N.Z. Radio Call Book, 1938,” 1/- (3d); “The 1938 Radio Constructors Guide,” 2/6 (4d). —Advt.

Text. Books you may want: “Compressed Air Practice in Mining,” by Penman. 12/6 <6d) "Surveying Problems.” by Bryson 8/6 (4d); “Arithmetic, for Miners.” by McTrusty, 2/9 (4d); “Problems in Land and. Mine Surveying,” by Davies, 27/6 (6d); “Mining Electrician Handbook,” by Pokes 16/6 (GeV) : “Mine Ventilation and Ventilators.” by Haddick 25/(6d): “Reinforced Concrete. Water Towers. Bunkers. Silos and Gantries,” by Gray 16/6 (6d); “Autogenous Welding,” by Rosemburg 12/6 (6d); “Electric Trains,” by Dickinson 27/6 (Gel). Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.