LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 28 July 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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The Pahiatua Egg Circle is paying out 3s Id per dozeu for eggs sc it in by suppliers.

Another determined anti-rat crusade is about to bo Launched by- the Christchurch o.'— Council, and citizens are to be asked to assist in the work of slaughter.

Last evening’s euchre tourney at St Columba Hall, attracted, about 140 com petitors, and the winners were: Mrs J Nelson Ist., Mrs Curran 2nd., Mrs Lynch (Hokitika) 3rd., Mrs McCaffrey 4th. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY. Advt. A caw owned by a farmer in the Fairview district took ill recently from a cause which was not ascertained until after her death, when an examination revealed a 3in nail in her heart and numerous nails and staples in her stomach.

‘My experience over 34 years,” said a retired farmer to a North Otago limes representative a few days ago, “is that a season like the present, with copious rains in the winter, is invariably followed by au abundant harvest, ’ ’

Rabbits are now comparatively scarce in the Southland district, possibly owing to the energetic work of farmers and rabbiters who have lately made large cheques from the sale ot skins.

Experience does count.—Lawn’s 2’ years’ experience as a first-elass Tailor guarantees you satisfaction in style and lit for your next suit. Order right away. Prices £9 10s, £lO 10s, £ll 10s. The Corner Shop, Tainui Street.

“A granddaughter of the famous Te Whitt is the head girl of the I’ungarehu School, and she is a credit to her race,” reported the senior inspector (Mr J. A. Valentine) to the Taranaki Education Board.

The question of the punctuality of teachers was dealt with at the Wellington Education Board meeting last week, when it was decided Io call their attention to the regulation providing that every member of I lie stall shall be in ateiidance at least 15 minutes before the opening of school. An inspector said it was time the board took action ill this matter.

Further illustration of the use of the gramophone as n method of instruction was supplied nt Timnni re eently (says the Ileruld), whe i instead of the ordinary relienrsul, members of the Timaru Operatie Society, who are busily engaged in preparing for n forthcoming production of “The Pilates ofPenzance,” devoted the evening to hearing Gilbert and Sullivan's tuneful opera, interpreted, per medium of the records, by some of the world’s leading performers. Tim recital which practically comprised the whole of the opera, was closely followed from the score, and many valuable mats were undoubtedly derived,

Where to stay in Reefton.—The Gladstone Hotel is a home away from home. Visitors will be assured of every comfort. Dining Room under the personal supervision of Mrs Brooks.—A. T. Brooks, Proprietor.—Advt.

Last week’s traffic on the Midland Railway from this side was again o' large volume, though slightly less th.u that cf the preceding record week. The quantity of goods sent through tin Otira tunnel from the West Coast w is 9207 tons.

The Invercargill labour market is still dull though business in the skilled trades is good, and a great deal of work is going on in the building line and more is in contemplation (states the Southland Tinies). There is not much demand for unsK.ned labour locally-, and the farming industry- is the only- one which is in quest of workers.

Several small areas of turnips and swedes changed ownership in the Waimate district last, week at fairly good money, considering the crops. Fair average crops of swedes have made up to £l2, and lighter crops about £7 to £8 per acre. Turnips have been making from about £5 to £7, but the volume of business done lias been small, as the area in each sale has only been a few acres —just what a farmer could spare after providing for his own stocK.

The remains of an underground forest have been discovered at Aramoho, where excavation work for Missrs Kempthorne, Presser’s fertiliser works are in progress (states the Wanganui Herald). Large quantities of totarn in a good state of preservation have been uncovered at a considerable depth and it seems quite clear that a fine totara forest existed in the valley at one time. The timber appears in successive lay-ers, sandwiched between a clay formation.

Still selling at the same old price Suits and Costumes from £3 10s upwards. Waterproof Tweeds and Gaberdine Overcoatings from £4 10s to £B. Edwards, Christchurch, for Suits that Satisfy. J. Scott, Threadneedle Street, Greymouth, Coast representative .

A start on the erection of the first block of residential flats to be put up in Hamilton will be made very- shortly (says the Auckland Star). Ths building will be of three storeys, on a section with 50ft frontage, and 150 ft deep in London street, the mai.i road to Frankton. The building will contain 12 double and six single suites and an electric lift. The cost is estimated at £15,000.

Speaking in the Supreme Court nt Blenheim, while hearing mortgage extension applications, Mr Justice Hosking made the comment that while the rate of interest in connection with mortgages in the North Island was generally 61 per cent, it was only 6 per cent in the South Island. His Honour remarked that he had noted particularly- that the prevailing rate of interest in Hawke’s Bay- was 61 per cent.

Road the “Mayfair” advertisement carefully—you will fiml three special lines in Men’s wear—the biggest bargains ever offered. Riding breeches. Drill Combinations, 4/11; Hardwear trousers, 8/11. One week only this offer will hold good. Do not forget wo have the best Whitebait netting on the market.—“ The Mayfair,” Men’s and Boys’ Wear Specialists Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. Phone 276.

Milkmen who are generous enough in their measure in the summer are inclined, when short feed in the winter reduces their supply to devote excessive care to giving the bare quantity purchased, and no more (says the New Zealand Times). Housewives, who, having tried the city milk supply, have returned to other vendors, have discovered that the quart bottles they still possess from their municipal experience (though still the property of the City Council) are excellent receptacles to put out for the morning’s milk, as the long neck makes even a trifling shortage -parent.

Yesterday Mr A, ,T. MeCredic, District Engineer and Mr J. S. Kent, Divisional Superintendent of Railways, accompanied by Mr W. IL Parfitt (Mayor), Cr H. F. Doogan (representing the Borough Council), Mr J. Steer (butchers), and Norton (farmers) visited the site of the suggested loading bank at. Karoro, which the Borough has requested to have constructed. The Mayor also suggested moving the station from its present site to the other side of the railway line, to les sen the danger now existing in people having to cross the line. Mr McCredie gave both proposals his sympathetic consideration, and promised to report favourably to the Head office.

Buy your piano from the Bristol Piano Company, Tainui Street (the House for Good Pianos)|. AVe ha’: the largest stock and the finest rang” of pianos in the Dominion. The favourite Collinson piano has a beautiful tone, responsive touch, and keeps in tune for long periods. The prices >f these fine pianos range from 85 to lIJ guineas. Easy terms can be arranged, and we will take your old piano as part payment. We are also accredited agents for His Master’s Voice gramo phones—a full stock of machines, also a fine range of H.AI.V. and Zonophone records always on hand. Call and we will demonstrate these bemtiful instruments to you. The Bristol Piano C%y., Ltd., Tainui Street. H.. G. Donne, Manager. Reefton representative: Air Nicholas Lawn,,

"Now look here. Didn’t you throw n stone at your husband in Dunedin?’’

“Yes, I did, but why go back to the stone age?” “He had to get five stitches in his head as a result of the stone episode?” asked counsel. “No,” said the wite, “only two.” This was a fragment of the evidence given at the Christchurch Afagistrate’s Court the other day, when a woman proceeded against her husband, an asplialter, for separation, maintenance, and guardianship orders,

A Maori about 70 years of age, named Te Haurangi, who had a record of 49 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to 16 charges of theft of boots and clothing from shop fronts in Queen Street, Karangahape Road, and Onehunga. me was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonme.it. 1 csterday afternoon the Grevmoutli wharf wore a busy aspect, three steamrm entering Mid two leaving the put. After being here about a mouth, mo t of the time on account cf the stokehold manning dispute, the Waipori at 2.30 crossed the bar, and half an hc..r later, she was followed by the Ingi which had also been somewhat delayed lut which finally bunkered here, instead of g' i'ag to Westport for tnat purpose. On the scene were n fair number of spectators, as it was thought the departing vessel might have a difficulty in getting away; hut both sail- - in good style, making easy- work *.f the bar, and heading westward for nydney- without incident. During the afternoon niiany took the opportunity to “size up’’ the new Union Company steamer Poolt.a, which yesterday ma her first appearance at this wharf, aid the strong build of the vessel was •> outstanding impression gained Her winches being mounted high over the hatches, and lending better facility *c.r loading and discharging than those placed on deck. The Poolt.a was built for the Tasmanian Government, but became the property of the Patrick Shipping Company, which tried some time ago to beat the Australian combine by lowering freights, but was run of! fi,i. L ally owing to its not having enou ’• ships to handle trade all along / ,> ( coast, thus leaving missing links in i s circuit. The stout funnel of the Pool: i on either side has the design a lioi rampant, which was that of the Patrick Company, but it is now painted over with the Union Company ’s reddish colour. The Poolta came in on a lig.it draught, and is loading coal and timber for Auckland, sailing to-day- or tomorrow .