LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 September 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Appearing before Air. Ravmond Ferner, S.AL, in the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, to-day, a first offender, arrested for drunkenness, was fined 10/-, in default 24 hours’ imprisonment.

/ The Wellington City Council, last night, decided that the honorarium of the Mayor should, under the provision of legislation recently passed, be increased from £5OO to £750. — Press Assn.

Three trucks of bobby calves, and one truck of pigs were railed to Canterbury Freezing Works from the West Coast last evening. Two trucks of bobby calves will be railed to the works this evening, and four of cattle for the Addington market. Three trucks of bobby calves will be sem on Thursday.

The grand jury was not required, and no criminal cases were called at the brief sitting of the Supreme Court at Westport yesterday. A pair of white gloves was presented to Mr. Justice Northcroft by Mr. A. A. Wilson, president of the Westport, branch of the Law Society. His Honor said it. was gratifying to note a complete absence of crime in the Buller district, and hoped that that pleasant state of affairs would continue.

A record number of cases of measles. 130 among 3,767 employees of eight city firms, was revealed in returns supplied to the Health Department in Auckland, yesterday. It was emphasised, however, that the number. although a record, represented an increase of only three cases over last Monday’s figures, the percentage this week being 3.37, and last week 3.35. The total yesterday was the highest since the Department began keeping a record early in July. Two deaths were reported during the week as the result of complications following measles. —Press Assn.

New Books and Reprints at. B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street: “Trumpets Calling,” by Aydlotte, 7/6 (6d); “The Waveless Plain,” an Italian autobiography by Starkie, 12/6 (6d); “Nows of England,” by Beverley Nichols 10/6 (sd); “Love Went A-Riding,” by R. Blaker 7/6 (4d); “The Duchess of Windsor,” by Wilson 6/6 (4d); “One to Live' With,” by Ayres, 4/6 (4d); “Old Motley,” by Audrey Lucas. 9/6 (sd); “This Proud Heart.” by Pearl Buck. 9/6 (Id): “Living in a Village,” by Fay Inchfawn 5/- (4d). —Advt.

People are always ready t 0 larise something distinctive, and it is this that contributes to the great selling success which Dewar’s Whisky is now meeting with. WO whisky can compare with the rare and appealing flavour of Dewar s—lt is mild and smooth to the palate, a true friend to all men. You would be wise to procure a bottle of Dewar’s, as its distinctive palatable flavour will meet with the greatest approval at all times. Messrs Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributor, Greymouth, Westport and Hokitika.— Advt.

The estate of Leslie Levon Kirkcaldy, insurance broker, was sworn for probate at £26,000, and that of Margaiet Russell, married, £13,000 (stated a Dunedin Press Association telegram).

At the monthly meeting of the Paroa Women’s Institute, the president (Mrs Chibnail) presided over a fair attendance. Mrs. Coombes spoke on the Dominion Conference. Competition winners were Mrs. Price and Mrs. Ramsay.

Numerous Borough ratepayers were on the list, at to-day’s civil sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, in connection with the proceedings being taken by the Borough Council, for the recovery of arrears in rates. Of the S 3 cases on the list, no fewer than 60 of the debtors, confessed judgment, 11 cases were struck out, six were adjourned, three had been paid into Court, and three judgments by default were given.

There will be no appointment to the position of organist and choirmaster at the Christchurch Cathedral “for some time,” according to the Dean (the Very Rev. J. A. Julius). From the Dean’s reply to an inquiry yesterday it appears that the appointment of a permanent successor to Mr. J. Maughan, Barnett, whose death left the posivacant, has not yet been considered. In the meantime Mr. C. Foster Browne has been appointed actingorganist and choirmaster.

A novel method used in Germany by young men who wished to become acquainted with young women was mentioned by Mr. Victor C. Peters, of Christchurch, in an address to the Christchurch Businessmen’s Club yesterday. All the tables in a hotel he had visited were equipped with telephones, he said, and if a young.man ■desired to become acquainted with a young woman at another table, he rang her on the telephone. When she asked at which table he was sitting, he would give the number, and after scrutinising him she would reply whether’ she wanted to meet him or not.

On the first stage of a cruise to the South Pacific Islands, the ketch-rigged yacht Land’s End reached Sunday Island, in the Kermadec group, on Saturday. Advice to this effect was received by Mrs. Jeffery, wife'of the master of the yacht, Captain Jeffery, m a radio message from Sunday Island. The Land’s End left Opua last Wednesday. After receiving a reply from Auckland, Captain Jeffery intimated that he would leaye Sunday Island for the Tongan group. The reply was sent yesterday afternoon. On her return from the islands, the Land s End will resume the world cruise, begun at Durban, South Africa, in September last year. Press Assn.

To have sailed in the Cutty Sark in one of her most famous tea-races, to have been a “blackbirder” in the South Seas, and to have known the notorious “Bully” Hayes were .among the experiences of Captain George Harvey, formerly of Whangaparaoa, whose death has occurred in Auckland at the age of 95. Captain Harvey was one. of the last of the old commanders who lived through the golden age of sail in the last century. He not only knew life at sea in all kinds of sailing craft; but also served in steam, and navigated a little screw vessel of only 37 tons register from England to New Zealand more than half a century ago.—Press Assn.

Herb. Moore’s To-night.—Good music— Gaiety and Brightness. Dancing under ideal conditions .in newly renovated premises. Sports Queen. All welcome. —Advt.

Judgment for plaintiff by default, with costs, was given by Air. Raymond Ferner, S.AL, in the Alagistrate’s Court, Greymouth, to-day, in the following cases: —Greymouth Borough Council v. Johanna Barry, £l9/4/-, costs £2/14/-; same v. G. A. Ross, £44/3/4, costs £4/2/6; same v. I. H. Brown. £l9/14/8, costs £2/15/-; Grey County Council v. Johanna Nyberg, £2O/15/1, costs £4/14/6. On a judgment summons, John Hahn was ordered to pay to E. Klempcl £7/17/6, with 15/6 solciitor’s fee, in default nine days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended so long as debtor pays £1 per fortnight, with the first payment on September 19.

Guests at Revington’s include: — Mr S. Tossman, Mr W. Anderson, Mr C G Grundy, Mr L. Corner, Mr N. McCausland. Mr D. E. Selby, Mr H. Kilpatrick, Mr G. W. Ruston (Christchurch), Mr W. M. Finley (Chicago), Mr and Mrs A. J. Lalmert, Mr H. Cullen, Mr J. B. Lymburn (Dunedin), Miss I. Tezard. Miss M. Tezard (Wanganui).

Everywhere they’re crazy about “Monopoly,” the greatest game ever. It’s great fun. and so exciting the time just flies. New sets just to han 1. Price only 13/6 at C. Smith’s. —Advt.

Join the Westland Book Club! A large range of books, comprising Travel, Biography. History, Autobiography, and Fiction are available. Subscriptions payable quarterly, halfyearly or yearly. Special rates by rail or post for country clients. Good reading and clean books are assured at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. —

Just think of it! A 54in x 72in Art Silk and Cotton Cloth for 1/11. There’s no mistake about the price! Or the quality! Easily laundered and splendid wearing. Showing in red and white check design, with blue border. Also 54in x 54in Cotton Cloths in bold check pattern of green and white, blue and white, gold and white, red and white at 1/11. Both post free from C. Smith, Ltd. —Advt.

White’s Closing Down Sale of Men’s wear ends soon. Only a few' more days to go. Everything must be pushed out. We want more room and we want it quickly; hence every article must definitely be sold regardless of price.—l.

New Stocks of the two popular games “Monopoly” 13/6 and “Stock Exchange” 7/6. postage extra, are available at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street. Both games are having a tremendous sale, fascinating and entertaining they appeal to all ages.— Advt.