LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 December 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

To-clav is the King’s 43rd birthday, and the’ flag is flying on public build, ings at Greymouth.

Lowest tenders for’ supplies, for the ensuing three months, were accepted by the Grey Hospital Board, last evening, as follow: —Meat, Mawhera Meat Co.; bread, Blanchfield and Sons.

Authority was given by the Grey Hospital Board, last evening, for the making of the usual arrangements whereby extra, comforts are provided for the inmates of the Board’s institutions, at Christmas. The usual payments of £1 extra to the recipients of charitable aid, and 5/- extra to the inmates of the Old People’s Home, were approved.

In reference to the carrying-away of 36 feet of fluming of the County water race at Blackball, the Blackball Creek Coal Company states that the damage was not caused through its race, which had been previously damaged further up the creek, and was thus not carrying any water on Sunday, when the County race was broken, by the storm. An inspection of the damaged fluming is being made to-day by the Assistant County Engineer (Mr. H. Higgins.)

Miss M. Williams, Blackball, was successful in. the recent University examinations in passing-Psychology 2, as part of the B.A. degree examination. Mr. Frank J. Wilson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson, Cowper Street, was successful at the University examinations in Second Professional Medical examination in Pathology, Pathological Bacteriology, and Pharmacology Therapeutics. -- s a iiw » ® W®. fl.SiaSSflß

Mass will' be~ celebrated on nex' Sunday, December 18th., at Kokirt 8 a.m.’. and at Te Kinga 10.30 a.m — Advt.

Should the mountain be called Egmont or Taranaki? The question was raised by the Mayor of Hawera, Mr. J. E. Campbell, during a discussion at a meeting of the Aotea Maori Association on the need to preserve Maori place names. It was a disaster that Taranaki’s world-famous mountain should be named as it was, said Mr. Campbell. It would be appropriate if before the Centennial celebrations the old name of Taranaki could be substituted for Egmont. It would be difficult, but it would be a fine thing if it could be done, he added. Strong support of the suggestion was given by the Rev. P. Moki, of New Plymouth, when it was referred to him. “Taranaki always has been and will be the name for the mountain recognised by the Maori race throughout the Dominion,” he stated.

Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co. Ltd’s, resident agent, Mr J. Sullivan, is staying at R.evington’s Hotel. Customers phone No. 70, or call at hotel. —Advt.

Many night thefts have been occurring on yachts and motor-launches at their moorings in Auckland harbour. Mr Alexander Harvey, jun., from the motor-boat Valsan lost a radio set, a camera, and binoculars, of a total value of £,100; Mr A. T. Grandison, from the auxiliary yacht Aotea, lost binoculars valued at more than £3O, and a. gramophone and records. Thieves visited the yacht Morewo, owned by the Mayor (Sir Ernest Davis). They used a crowbar to gain entrance and carried away a quantity of goods. Yacht and motor-launch owners suggest that the Government, through the Police Department, should provide two patrol launches to prefect small craft in Auckland harbour, which are valued at £500,000. —Press Assn.

Save time and shillings too! Here’s ready frilled curtain net for only 1/11 yard. Showing in self patterned biscuit shade at C. Smith, Ltd., the home of good quality furnishings at moderate prices.—Advt.

Xmas Gift for all ages. Fancy Book Ends 2/- to 22/G; Fancy Boxed Stationery.!/- to 14/6; Fancy Stationery Compendiums 1/3 to 6/6; Model Aeroplanes 1/3 to 9/6; Diaries for 1939 in all sizes. Fancy 1939 Calendars 3d tc 4/6 each. Xmas Cards in Boxes 1/io 2/6; Xmas Cards in singles Id to 1/- each. Photo Albums 1/- to 8/6; Autograph Albums 1/- to 5/6; Stamp Albums 1/- to 21/- at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Xmas Gift Goods at B. Dixon's, Ltd. Manicure Sets 5/G to 35/-; Gent’s Brush Sets 5/(5 to 45/-; Bag- Flapjacks 1/6 to 8/6; Jewel Cases 6/6 to 10/6; Gent’s Pocket Wallets 2/6 to 30/-; Pocket Key Containers 1/- to 6/6; Writing Folios and Cases 4/6 to 70/-; Fountain Pens 2/6 to 85/-; Ladies’ Hand Bags 6/9 to 45/-; Carrying Bags 10/6 to 25/-; Music Cases 6/6 to 16/6; Fancy ink Stand Sets 8/6 to 22/6; Powder Bowls 3/6 to 10/6; Scent Sprays' Outfits 6/6 to 16/6; Gent’s Shaving Sets 7/6 to 30/-. — Advt.

High carnival of cheery greetings, the age-old custom of goodwill toasts, and so Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, cheery as Santa' himself —festive as the “happiest revels” of the year, Dewar’s will assuredly heighten the joy of this Yuletide Season. It is thoroughly blended, achieving an exquisite balance and flavour goodness that is the foundation of a perfect whisky. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

Information has been received from the British Post Office that mails from the flying boat Calpurnia have been salvaged, and are being reconditioned and forwarded to destination by air as available.’

“I’ll defy you to bring one of your neighbours to say a'good‘Word iii your favour; the only thing you care about is your bank balance,” said a solicitor in cross-examining a defendant in a case at Inglewood last week (reports the “Taranaki Daily, News,”). “Well, that’s a man’s best friend,” frankly replied the witness.

Eight doctors have been appointed to the New Zealand Mental Hospitals Department, writes the London correspondent of “The Press.” They are Drs. W. Craig Howie (Sheffield), T. J. Daly (County Galway), P. C. Calvert (Derby), William O’Reilly (County Galway), E. P. Houghton (Liverpool), I. R. Gray ;(Yorkshire), A. F. McLean (Argyllshire), and P. A. Melville Heath (Norwich). With the exception of Dr. Craig Howie, who will leave for New Zealand by the Rangitiki on January 5, they are coming to New Zealand on the Rlmutaka.

The spirit of Christmas is beginning to make its influence felt throughout the land. The year that promised so much is drawing to a close with everyone more prosperous than a year ago. Plans are being made in every home for the reception of old friends at Christmas-tide. There is one thing essential for treating guests—a drop of good wine. You cannot go wrong if you ask for Tintara Rich Port. Messrs Griffin and Smith, Ltd., Agents, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Westport.—Advt.

Ladies! We carry no old stock. We believe that, everything considered, you cannot do better than purchase at White’s. Here you get style, quality and super value. White’s Fashion Corner. —Advt,

Fancy China Gift Goods; Fancy Cups and Saucers 1/3 to 10/6 each; Fancy Plates 1/- to 6/6; Fancy Book Ends 2/- to 16/6 each; Fancy Dog Ornaments 1/- to 3/6; Cake and Bread Plates 2/- to 5/6 each; Fancy Art Vases 2/6 to 18/6; Honey Jars 1/- to 2/6; Cheese Dishes 4/6 to 8/6; Flower Bowls 2/9 to 6/6; Fancy Jugs 1/9 to 30/-; Toast Racks 1/3 to 3/6; Sweet Dishes 9(1 to 2/- each; Sandwich Plates 2/- to 6/6; Salt and Pepper Sets 1/- to 2/6 at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

If you haven’t seen the new stripes at C. Smith’s, then call in now. They’re the smartest thing showing. Dainty Sheers from 2/11 yard. Also Art Silks at 2/6 and 2/11. For Frocks, Boleros and Sashes. The cities have gone crazy over them. Remember, C. Smith’s for fabrics. — Advt.