LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 February 1942, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Injuries to the left eye were received by James A. Walker, married, of Dobson, while at his work in the Dobson mine, on Friday. After being attended by Dr. W. A. Bird, he was admitted to Oranui Hospital.

As a sequel to a shooting accident, two boys, aged 13 and 15 years, respectively, appeared before Mr. G. G. Chisholm, S.M., in the Children’s Court at Greymouth, to-day, charged with being unlawfully in possession of firearms. They were admonished and discharged.

Novel air raid shelters have been constructed by a Mosgiel resident. He has sunk into the ground a number of discarded beer barrels, one for each member of his family. The lids of the barrels act as covers and are on ground level. In the event of emergency all that is necessary is to lift the lids and jump into the barrels, and the lid can then be replaced.

Out of the 4,112 married men in the Wellington area without children drawn in the January ballot for home service, about 1,500 have appealed to the Manpower Committee. This is the largest proportion of appeals ever received by the committee, but it was not altogether unexpected when this class of reservist was called up. Many of the men in this class hold responsible positions and it was expected that appeals from these would be fairly heavy. Also there are some whose wives had children just before the ballot, and others again who are anxious for some postponement because their wives are to have children in a few months. These men have based their appeals chiefly on the ground of the public interest and hardship.

Oysters in cartons; fried oysters and chips to take home.—Mundy’s Cafe. — Advt.

Through some unauthorised person or persons re-plugging the sea cocks, the abandoned hull of the Greymouth Harbour Board’s paddle tug, Westland, which had been left beached on the tidal area at the end of the wharf in the Blaketown lagoon, was found floating in the lagoon early yesterday morning. The hull, which weighs about 50 tons, floated off on the tide, instead of filling with water, as usual. It was floated back to the beach without causing much damage, except for the staving in of the side of a launch owned by Mr. J. Reeves. It was fortunate that the weather was mjld, or the floating hull might have caused considerable damage to the swing bridge, and to the launches moored in the lagoon.

The first oysters of the season will arrive on to-day’s express. Be sure to get in early.—Preston’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Mrs. G. Smith presided at the monthly meeting of the Dobson W.1., and there was a good attendance. After the Institute song was sung, the Aspirations were read by Miss. Kirk. Motto for the month was, “Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much. Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.” Members signified their willingness to contribute 1/each every three mounths, towards soldiers’ parcels. Arrangements were made for the birthday party to be held in March. Invitations are to be sent to sister Institutes. Two interesting and thrifty demonstrations were given by Mrs. J. Hill. The first was a mat made from plaited strips of locknit underwear, and the second, a mop made from wool from old knitted wear. Mrs. Hill was accorded a vote of thanks for her year’s demonstrations. The competition, a “hot water bag cover,” was won by Mrs. E. Wnyte, with Mrs. Rutherford second. The hostesses were Mesdames Broad, Barber, Messer, Lawson jun. and Miss Kirk. The meeting closed with the singing of “God defend New Zealand.”

Arriving to-day’s express, first of season’s oysters.—Mundy’s Cafe. — Advt.

An additional posting from Greymouth to an N.Z.E.F. camp is T. D. Duffy, Greymouth.

It was announced in October that, following the death in Kenya of Mrs F. L. Corrigan, formerly well known in Tauranga, her son-in-law, Rev. V. V. Verbi, was found guilty by a jury of murder, after an extended trial. An appeal against the verdict was lodged in Kenya, and was heard in Mombasa, and a cablegram has been received from Kenya, stating that the appeal was successful, and that Verbi was acquitted.—P.A. At the February meeting of the Blaketown W.1., Mrs Moreland presided over a good attendance. Three new members were welcomed. Two delegates were chosen to the Federation meeting in April. The motto for the month was “Blessed are the Happiness Makers,” and the roll call Was “The first law I would pass- if I were Prime Minister.” The competition winners were: Cuddle toy, Mrs Dixon; one-egg chocolate sponge, Mrs Latimer. Soup-plate of flowers, Mrs Condon. Mrs Brown demonstrated wreath-making. The meeting concluded by the singing of the National Anthem.

Be early! Don’t be disappointed, for the first of season oysters.—Mundy’s Cafe. —Advt.

Concern at the amount of the council’s levy to the Wairoa Hospital Board was expressed at a recent meeting of the Wairoa County Council. The chairman (Mr. A. T. Carroll) raised the question when he expressed the opinion that something must be done to arrive at a more equitable method of distributing the burden over the whole body of taxpayers. At the present time the farmer was contributing much more than his rightful share, he said. Costs had risen and it was time that some action was taken to give relief to the man on the land. Mr. Carroll added that during the term in office of the county clerk the levy had risen from £7OO to nearly £7OOO this present year. In reply to a question whether pressure could not be brough to bear in the proper quarter to get relief, the chairman said that he understood that the Minister for Health was investigating the whole business, and it was expected that a statement would be made in the House soon.

The Grey Surf Club’s dance, Blaketown Hall on Wednesday next, will be the most popular place in town.—We’ll be seeing you.—Advt. We have just opened a comprehensive selection of Bed Spreads, Cottage Weaves and Fancy Fabrics in all shades and sizes. Priced at 22/6, 26/6, 31/6.—C. Smith.—Advt Prices must rise still further. Secure your “Premier” Suit now while stocks are available. . Premier,” the master suit, obtainable only at C. Smith’s. —Advt.

For a few days longer White’s continue to give 5/- in the £ off Frocks and 4/- in the £ off Coats. White’s Corner. Your fashion centre. —Advt.