LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 September 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At a meeting of members of the National Party in the Onehunga electorate, Mr. J. Park was selected as the official National Party candidate to oppose the sitting Labour Member, Mr A. G. Osborne, at the approaching General Election.

Although measles are still prevalent in Greymouth among adults, the epidemic among the children is apparently on the wane, and at the Grey Main School, where the children are at present being examined by the School Medical Officer, Dr. Baker McLagan. the absentees through measles total only about 3 per cent, of the roll.

Thirty new pupils were enrolled at the Grey Main School yesterday, this being an unusually large number for the commencement of the third term, and it has accentuated tile congestion in some of the classrooms. The majority of the new pupils have come from other schools, through transfers of their parents. The staff at the school is the same as last term, while there is one change at Blaketown, Miss P. Carroll replacing Mrs. Ferguson.

During yesterday’s meeting of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce, the President (Mr. P. J. McLean), said that, several deputations from tradesmen and carters had waited upon him, to complain that public officials were trading in produce, at Greymouth. Discussion on the matter was held in committee, but it was decided that publicity should be given to the complaint it being considered that such trading was unfair to tradespeople who were paying rates for their premises.

“Winter-weariness” was the phrase used by an Auckland doctor in explaining the great amount, of illness in the city. Many people had been affected by the long period of damp, dull weather, but they would build up strength and throw off illness when the passage of spring brought a greater amount of sunshine. He issued a warning to those recovering or recently recovered from measles to exercise extreme care lest, in their debilitated state, they should contract influenza, which, with tonsilitis, was becoming more prevalent. This had occurred in a. number of cases.

The effect, of the proposed social security legislation in the taxation of companies was discussed at a. meeting of the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association, and the following resolution of protest has been forwarded to the Minister for Finance (Hon. W. Nash): The members of the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association desire to protest against the proposed taxation of companies under the social security legislation. Such taxation is considered inequitable and will add to a heavy burden of costs at the very time when some relief to stimulate local industrial production is urgently needed. —Press Assn.

Greymouth was deprived of electric, power for almost an hour, shortly af|(er ton o’clock this morning, in an unusual manner. Hie collision of a motor ear with a power polo, at the intersection of Alexander and Murray streets, breaking one of the high tension wires. In endeavouring to avoid another car. proceeding up Murray Street, a. car driven by Mr. F. Bansgrove. of Greymoutli, which was proceeding south on Alexander Street, i swerved across the road at the intersection and collided head-on with the power pole. The impact was severe, and although the pole was not broken, one of tlie overhead wires was snapped oil. The breaking of this one lead in the high tension, three phase supply deprived portions of the town of power immediately, and later it was necessary to switch off tlie whole supply to enable repairs, which occupied about half an hour, to he made. The car was badly damaged, the front bumper> being wrapped completely round thel post, but the driver was rot injured.

People are always ready to popularise something distinctive, and it is this'that contributes to the great selling success which Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is now meeting with. No whisky can compare with the rare and appealing flavour of Dewar’s—it 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., Distributors, Greymouth, Westport and Hokitika. Advt.

An alarm, given at 5.30 a.m. to-day, resulted in the Greymouth Fire Brigade proceeding to the property of Mr. Howell, in High Street, where a fire had occured in a small shed, used for the storage of tools and three bicycles. The shed and its contents were destroyed, but danger to the residence was averted. •

Only a. railway bookstall can sell cigarettes or tobacco legally on a Sunday, and then only when there are trains running, stated the Minister in charge of the Police Department, Hon. P. Fraser, in a letter received by the Ngamotu Beach committee. The committee’s representations on the subject would be noted for consideration when amendments to the law were discussed, however, added Mr. Fraser.

A general improvement in all districts is the official summary of the measles situation in Canterbury and the West Coast. Officers of the Department of Health at Christchurch reported yesterday a decline in the number of notifications of the disease in all districts, and there is reason to believe that the epidemic is at last on. the wane.

Some support to the belief that marriages performed by a registrar are, on the average, more likely to turn out unsuccessful than those solemnised with a. religious ceremony was given by divorce proceedings in the Auckland Supreme Court, states the “New Zealand Herald.” About one marriage in five is made at a registry office, but of the eight in which the intervention of the Court was sought, exactly half were marriages, by a registrar.

The rates of taxation which have been in force during the last two years are to be continued durin" the current financial year, according to the terms of the Land and Income Tax (Annual) Bill, which was introdeed in the House of Representatives by GovernorGeneral’s message yesterday. The taxation rates are set out as ustfal in the schedule to the bill, which is. precisely the same as that passed last year.

No fishermen at Stewart Island have been receiving sustenance since the recent dispute between the fishermen and the merchants, according to the secretary of the Stewart Island branch of the Fishermen’s Union (Mr. W. Bailey). He said that , there had been no strike by the men at Stewart Island or Bluff, and alleged that the price of 27/- per 1001 b. for fish, as offered by the merchants, would not give an adequate return to the men who had to brave the elements sometimes at the risk of their lives. The speaker expressed pleasure at the action of the Government in setting up a commission to report on the state of the fishing industry.

Monster Skating Carnival, Town Hall To-night (Wednesday). Doors open 7.15. Balloons, Games, Prizes.’ Novelties, galore. Aid of Confraternity Queen (Miss Quita Hassall). — Advt.

Advertising space on municipal buses or any municipal property at Gisborne must not be used for political propaganda, according to a decision of the Gisborne Borough Council last evening, following .consideration of a letter from an advertising agency stating that it had removed a National Party advertisement it had previously placed in the buses because the council did not approve it. It was pointed out that the wording of advertisements must lie first submitted to the council. A councillor admitted having drawn the attention of the agency to the omission, but it was not indicated that the council disapproved. —Press Assn.

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, September 11th., at Rotomanu, 8 a.m., and at Kotuku. 10.30 a.m. —Advt.

Capital expenditure of more than £lOO,OOO should the Government’s social security scheme become law in its present form is envisaged by a special committee set up by the New Plymouth Hospital Board, which has released a report for publication. This capital expenditure would mean an increase in the hospital rating for the district of 42.3 per cent, on the present basis of costs, the committee estimates. "Tlie board is merely an administrative body, and it is not'in its power to criticise legislation,” stated the committee. “As the proposals are of such a far-reaching nature, however, and are breaking much new ground, the board is particularly anxious to be helpful with any suggestions and constructive, with any criticism.” z

I ha’e listened to tales o' three brass balls, Outside old Uncle’s door. I ha’e heard the swish o’ cannon balls. With their hideous deathly roar. I ha’e watched the pranks o’ the baseball Yanks, And, Columbia’s victory call,' But the ball o’ them all. since Adam’s fall, Is the Railway Road Services Ball. Hari Hari. September 10.—Advt..

The first of its kind on the West Coast, a complete radio installation ‘is now in operation at the Grey Main School. Installed by Dlr. W. H. Gifford. of Greymouth, the equipment utilises a total of 21 valves, of which eight are for the actual radio receiver. The master-control is situated in the headmaster’s office and every classroom and the front porch has its own loudspeaker, which can be connected in scries or individually. Manufactured in New Zealand, the equipment is the most, modern ‘of its kind and has been approved by the Educational and Post and Telegraph officials. It combines a radio receiver, electric gramophone and public addresses system, enabling the educational broadcasts from the Y. A. stations, special records or important calls to be heard simultaneously throughout the school, or in selected classrooms, as desired by the headmaster. The educational sessions will now become a. regular feature of the school currieu- 1 him. The cost of the installation was! defrayed by the School Committee, the' Home and School Association and the children. An official opening of the l installation is to bo held at a later, date.

Prepare now for the big run! White-; bait netting in reliable qualities. 72 inches wide 1/11.-2/3, 2/6. 2/9 yard. SOinches wide 2/9 yard. C. Smith, Ltd.—Advt. 1