LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 19 January 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A telegram has been received stating the whole of the West Coast orders for sugar have been shipped from Auckland by the Waimea, which is due at Greymouth about the end of the week. The shipment is the largest shipped to the West Coast for the last 20 years, and totals 150 tons. A Sydney cablegram states that the cruiser Melbourne has sailed for New Zealand. Mr J. B. Auld, chairman of the Inangahua County Council, left Reefton on Monday, on route to Sydney, where he meets the representatives of an American Alining Syndicate, who have, in view the acquisition of several West Coast mining propositions. Murchison is arranging to hold the official opening of the Six Mile hydroelectric development scheme on the 25th inst. Men’s Strong Drill Working Shirts 8/11 and 9/6 each; Boys’ Shirts 4/11, 5/6 and 6/6 at McGruer’s, Grcymouth. —Advt. A meeting of delegates of the various unions and organisations held on Tuesday evening at the Driuds’ Hall, decided to hold the Trades Picnic at Te Kinga on February 8. Two Reef ton scholars have passed the junior national scholarship examination, Master E. S. Austin (615 marks) and Miss R. K. Lawry (541 marks). Count your cash—then consider how welcome it would be to have two or three pounds saved when buying your furniture and furnishings from Harley’s. You save all middlemen’s profits by dealing direct with them. They can supply anything required in furnishing a home.—Advt. A “high authority” in the Miners’ Federation states that there is little likelihood of the State Miners’ Union extending any recognition to the Arbitration Court beyond its application to the Conciliation Commissioner. In fact an increasing number of the miners are disposed to regard such action as has already been taken as an unwarranted compromise of the position of the Miners’ Federation which has always looked with contempt on the Court and its vaunted impartiality.

Asked in the House by Mr P. Fraser whether he intended to introduce legislation this season rendering it illegal to make the purchase of furniture a condition of the renting or sale of a dwelling house, the Minister of Labour replied in the negative. Mr C. E. McKenzie has resigned the position of caretaker for the Westland Acclimatisation Society at Lake Kanieri. The launch on the lake is in need of a new engine, and when a special committee set up to secure one does so, a new caretaker will be appointed. The Society has appointed Air 11. A. Adamson its Ranger for Wataroa district. Useful Presents for Girls.—Go-Carts, 10/-, 30/- to 42/6; Dolls’ Prams, 25/-, 30/- to 97/6; Tea Sets, 1/- 1/6, 2/-, 5/- to 17/6; Rubber Balls, 6d, 9d 1/-, 1/6, 2/6 to 4/6; Dolls, 1/, 1/6, 2/6, 4/6, 7/6, 12/6 to 65/-; Dolls’ Sets, 1/- to 1/6; Story Books, 3d, 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/- 2/6 to 3/6; Work Boxes, 3/6 to 17/6; Teddy Bears, 5/6, 10/6 to 45/-. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, The Shop for Presents and Prizes. Railage paid to any address. —Advt.

It is estimated that 3025 visits were made by people to the New Plymouth baths during December. Last week a case of diphtheria and one of scarlet fever were reported in the Inangahua- District. Five men arc employed in and around Waganui poisoning and trapping rats. Advice has been received by Harley and Co., that 150 cases of apricots have been dispatched to Greymouth, and the first sale will be on Friday m o r n in g.—A d v t. Westland Acclimatisation Society did not agree with a suggestion from Southland Society to have a close season for whitebait every second year. It was deemed preferable that the seasons be limited to about six weeks over the best period from October 1. A visitor to the “Land of the Rising Sun” writes: —“The Japanese women must insist on being given an equal place socially with her husband. She must' be hostess in person to her friends, and go to social affairs with her husband. She must cease being a servant maid and plaything, and this can only be brought about by equality of education.” (In a nutshell, it is education that gives us our standing and our understanding.) The position with regard to unemployment is illustrated by the experience of a man who tramped all the way from Dunedin to Waimate —a distance of a little over 100 miles —looking for work (writes the Waimate correspondent of the “Press”). A strong hefty fellow, he inquired diligently all along the route for employment, and, although he states that he can do anything on a farm, his diligence was not rewarded. His only prospect of work is a job promised him for March next. Gifts Suggestions for Boys.—Aii Guns, 10/6, 15/6 to 17/6; Boy-prooi Watches, 15/-; “Aleccano” Sets, 8/6 15/-, 17/6 to 45/-; Boys’ tool sets, 2/6 5/-, 7/6, 10/-, 15/- to 25/-; Stean Boilers, 7/6 to 32/6; Steam Engines 25/- to 40/-; Alotor Cars, 4/6, 5/6 ' 7/6 to 20/-. Obtainable from A. E i Kilgour, the Headquarters for Santr Claus. —Advt. Air Phil Wirth, who is particularly • interested in cornet playing and band music generally, strolled into Victoria ■ Square, Christchurch, while the WoolI ston Brass Band was giving a concert ! (states the Christchurch “Star”), < “The soprano cornet solo was the best I ever heard, and 1 have heard some of the best cornet players in the | world,” Air Wirth said. “The band ■ is better than the Besses o’ the Barn I I am convinced that it would carry oil the prizes at the Ballarat Competi ! tions. I admired the way in whicli i the bandmaster conducted, with abso . lute control of all his men. I have only heard one better band. It was t I French convicts’ band in Noumea, Neu | Caledonia, 50 strong, with brass string ami reed instruments. The convicts I who composed the best band in the I world in my opinion, practised eighi ! hours a day. It was a strange experi enee to listen to them, in their prisoi garb, and in charge of armed warders As far as my opinion, based on wide ob servation, goes, the Woolston Bam comes second to only that Noumei band. ’ ’ The Mayor has forwarded the follow ing telegram to the Hon. C. J. Parr Alinister of Internal Affairs:—At pub lie meeting held here last evening

strong dissatisfaction was expressed continued delay erection suitable building Old People’s Home, land for which was purchased by Hospital Board and sanctioned by department. Matter is extremely urgent and will permit no further delay. Present building absolute disgrace to our community. People most anxious to assist in every way. Meeting adjourned until next Tuesday in order to communicate with you. Telegrams on similar lines were sent to Mr Seddon and Air Holland. Savings sure to prove welcome arc being effected at Glasson’s san?, Mackay Street, where the whole stock has been marked down regardless of cost. Never have prices been cut deeper. White Voile Blouses 5/11. Jap Silk Blouses, 11/9. White Cotton Gabardine Skirts 12/11, Alen’s All-Wool Sox 1/9. Navy Drill Working Shirts, 7/11. Strong tweed working Trousers 11/9. Beautiful Frocks, Costumes, Blouses and a hundred and one other items marked down at a fraction of former prices.—Advt.

In reference to a paragraph in yesterday’s issue stating that our wellknown townsman. Air. E. Ashton, was reported to be taking over the Royal Hotel, we arc asked to state thaf Air Ashton has not leased the property mentioned, nor had any dealings in connection with the matter. It is understood that the owner, Air. Lutz, will arrive here to-night, and will deal with the property. In the meantime, Air. Ashton leaves the Railway Hotel at the end of the month, but states that he has made no business arrangements of any kind, and that he will probably take an extended holiday before entering business again. Referring in Parliament to Air. R. A. Wright’s recent allegation that certain employees of the State Coal Department were dismissed owing to their religious belief, the Alinister of Alines (Hon. Air. Anderson) said ho could definitely declare that the State Mine Department officers were dismissed, not on account of their religious beliefs, but for negligence in allowing a fellow employee to embezzle the funds of the Department.