LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 3 November 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The final figures in connection with the Westport Mayoral election are as follow: John McLean Robertson 1099, John Kilkenny (former Mayor) 1019, majority for Robertson 80. There were nine informal votes.

The Greymouth Borough Council decided at its meeting last evening to renew the lines marking the authorised pedestrian crossings, at the corner of Mackay and Tainui Streets, and at the corner of Mackay and Albert Streets.

Its former decision having been reached under the misunderstanding that the price fixed for the retailing of oranges was rigid, and not just the maximum, the Wellington fruit retailers will now sell in accordance with the regulations gazetted, according to an announcement made by the President of the Retailers’ Association. The maximum priced fixed is above that at which oranges are selling.—Press Association.

“I was not very much in favour of these conferences at one time, but now I believe they serve a useful purpose,” said the Mayor (Mr. F. A Kitchingham) at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, when the question of sending a representative to the forthcoming conference of gas works managers and engineers, in Auckland, came up for consideration. A councillor: Does that include the Municipal Conference? The Mayor: Yes, you can get a lot of useful ideas there.

The article which appeared in the "Star” recently, dealing with traffic control in the borough, was referred to briefly by the Mayor (Mr. F. A. Kitchingham) at last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council. Mr. Kitchingham said he had not had an opportunity to go into the question thoroughly, but he would like to say that traffic control regulations, generally, were in a state of flux, so that one hardly knew where one was from day to day. As an example, the Government had not yet definitely decided what marks were to be used to indicate an authorised pedestrian crossing.

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 Gnffen and Smith, Ltd., Distributors, Greymouth, Westport and Hokitika. Advt.

During October, six building permits, for work of a total value of £3,040, were issued in the Greymouth Borough.

In order to make arrangements for the St. John Ambulance Baby Carnival, Mr. W. Surrell arrived in Greymouth yesterday.

The Greymouth Public Library issued 1764 books during October. Twenty five books were • placed on the shelves, and 26 adult and 15 children’s tickets were issued.

During October, stock was. dealt with at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoir as follow: Cows 29, bulocks 181, sheep 445, pigs 18, calves nine. One cow and one sheep were condemned. Fees collected totalled £lO9/16/10.

A one-month-old child, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williams, Bright Street Cobden, died suddenly in the Grey Hospital, yesterday. The Coroner, Mr. G. G. Chisholm, who was notified of the death, has decided that an inquest will not be necessary.

On the motion of the Mayor (Mr F. A. Kitchingham), the Greymoutn Borough Council, at its meeting last evening, expressed public thanks to those who gave items at the recent farewell in the Town Hall to members of the main body of the Special Force.

“For the sake of public safety there is a limit to the hours which bus drivers should work,” commented Mr. R. C. Abernethy,. S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court at Invercargill, when counsel submitted that a charge oi negligent driving against his client, a bus driver, had arisen through defendant’s tired state after working long hours.

The Greymouth Borough Council decided at its meeting, last evening, that in future the occupiers of portions of streets and other borough lands should be required to pay rental for the same if they are not already doing so, the Town Clerk was instructed to compile a list of such occupied areas in order that the rentals could be fixed. At present the Council charges a rent where garages are built on borough lands or street reserves.

The monthly meeting of the Rnnanga Women’s Institute was held in the Druids’ Hall, last evening. Mrs. Johnson presided over a good attendance. The meeting opened with the singing of the Institute song. The aspirations were read by Mrs. S. Braithwaite. The competition, a dress worn by the maker and not to cost more than five shillings, was won by Mrs. Osborne Brown, a popular vote being taken. The cooking competition, a marsh-mallow cake, was won by Mrs. Long. Supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Airns, Nelson, Virtue, Gillaly, Key and Miss Hewison. The social half-hour was conducted by Mesdames 1 Long and J. Smith, with Mrs. Hewison at the piano. Dancing was indulged in. Mrs. Symes and Mrs. Heap won the lucky spot, the Monte Carlot being won by Mrs. B. Smith and Mrs. A. Williams. V.

At last evening’s meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council, Cr Boustridge said that a suggestion had been made that Tindale Road should be renamed Devon Street, or Devor Crescent. Cr. J. B. Kent: What is the matter with Tindale? Cr. Boustridge: It merely means a multiplication of street names. Tindale Road runs round the hill from Devon Street.'lt is only a suggestion, and' it might as well be adopted, if there are no objections. Cr. Kent: But why change the name? Cr. Boustridge: Some of the residents asked to have the name changed, that is all. Cr. A. H. McKane: I am opposed to the change because Devon Street may be extended up the hill at some time. Cr. Boustridge: Why not take it as a suggestion, and deal with it at the next meeting? Cr. Kent: Why not let those who want the change send in a petition? Cr. Boustridge: Well, I will leave it at that.

The annual banquet of the Star Football Club will be held in the Municipal Band Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. Members of other clubs please note. —Advt.

At a well-attended meeting, at which the Deputy Mayor (Mr. H. Herring) presided, in the Borough Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, the committee of the Westland Branch of the Crippled Children’s Society was formed. Mrs. W. Mackay, of Christchurch, Welfare Officer for the Society outlined the formation of the New Zealand Society, the success of which had been assured by them agnificent gift of Lord Nuffield. However, she made it clear that this money was held in trust and only the interest each year was distributed over the 17 branches throughout New Zealand, the portion received by Canterbury and’ Westland this year being well under £3OO. Mrs. Mackay showed a number of moving pictures, illustrating the work being done by the Society, and also had on view examples of handcraft done by the girls. The members of the Committee at Greymouth are Mrs. F. M. Dennehy, Mrs. R. Reid, and Miss N. Moffatt, with power to co-opt the services of two men and, if necessary, a secretary.

The following are guests at the Albion Hotel; Mr. B. Hawkins (Auckland), Mrs. J. Robinson (Wellington) Mr. T. E. Eaton. Mr. W. N. Gartner (Dunedin), Mr. R. S. ■ Williams, Mr. T. Maddox, Mr. J. McCausland, Mr. J. Bird 1 , Mr. R. Jones, Mr. T. Phipps, Mr. W. C. Nees, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Eagan (Christchurch). Mrs. J. Royce (Oamaru), Mr. N. W. Jenkins (New Plymouth), Mr. W. A. Smith (Balclutha), Mr. J. R. Scott (Nelson).

We have an interesting range of Summer frocks and coats to choose from, and reasonably priced, too. White’s Fashion Corner. —Advt.

Two new books that may be useful to you: “The New Zealand Red Cross Society First Aid Handbook,” price 2/-, postage 2d, and “The V.A.D. Nursing Handbook,” price 1/6, postage 2d. Also the latest war maps of the Western front in black in white 6d, postage 2d, and in larger size, coloured, 1/6, postage 2d. Boxes of small flags for maps, 1/6, postage 2d. A large sheet depicting all the ships of the British Navy. 1/-. postage 2d. Procurable at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.