LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 22 April 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

No further developments aie reported regarding the discovery of fireblight in the Kaikoura district earlier in the year. If Whisky, Ale or Wins you need, To “Cude” Steel’s just make all speed. His stocks are big and of the best, And in Hokitika they’ve stood the test. A total of 97,657 persons were admitted to Australia last year under the Immigration Act. Only 32 people of various nationalities were refused admittance on arrival at Australian ports. Remarkable confession of a Baronet ’s wife — she prefers Mild era on’s Caramel Creams to even any imported biscuit —1/6 per lb from Boucher and Co. —Advt. “Many people in the North Island— not in Auckland—think that the South Island for nine to ten months in the year is under snow”, said Mr A. J. Stallwortby at the Drainage Board’s luncheon in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon.

Ladies—You are invited to call and inspect our large assortment of colcured silk and jaspe art designed bedbreads. You will find that our values are unapproachable and within the reach of all pockets—Harley & Co., Ltd., the Home Makers—Advt.

Yesterday, though beautifully fine, ushered in a colder temperaiure. marking th e advent of winter, the weather forecast indicating frostz. for last night in the South Island. The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. After many years in the frozen meat trade, Mr T. Hebb, who, urtil 12 months ago was manager of the London Central Meat Company, is convinced that New Zealand meat on the London market has reached a quality that cannot be unproved. “It is superior in * get. up’ to Australian meat” he gays. Mr Hebb is visiting New Zealand for the first time.

Cricketers are strongly advised to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitters arid place orders tor gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements.— Advt.

In the past year the Hamilton fire brigade received 65 calls to fires, Of these only 22 were actual propertv fires. The insurances on the buildings where the outbreaks occurred totalled £16,187. The total loss by fire was £5747. The amount paid in fire insurances in the town was £23,401. This is £2OOO less than in the previous year.

W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch.— Advt.

A Waikato farmer, who has made a careful watch for years past on the depredations of ragwort, states that he has had abundant evidence that a little salt sprinkled over the plants after pulling was most efficacious in getting rid of ragwort. If you purchase your furniture from 8. Burnett White’s, you will see your pleasant reflection in one of his dresstug tables, also fnr years to come you will be assured of pleasant reflections, owing to the superior finish, and eve;* lasting stability of Burnett White b. high grade furniture.—Advt.

Some people have a very bad habit of jumping hurriedly on tramcars before passengers have time to alight. Ir Lambton Quay the other day a man went to jump on a car as another got off (reports the Dominion). They collided, and few feel sorry for the one who in hig haste to clamber on the car was sent sprawling on the roadway. Cane and seagrass furniture is gaining popularity these days. A settee, couch or chair is ideal for the verandah, bedroom or sitting room. We have a special make in these lines. Com' a nd note our special values.— S. Burnett White, high grade furnisher.—Advt. The Hon W. B. Taverner, who arrives to-day on the West Coast, as State Forestry Commissioner, will inspect the nursery at Back Creek, Westland, and also the plantations of trees along the Ross Road, during his Southern trip to-morrow. Celanese Silks.—New shipment just received; black, navy, and very latest self shades, Celanese Georgette 40in, price 8/11 Celanese Taffe‘a, 40 inch, price 8/9. Celanese Marocain, 40 inch, 10/6. Celanese Satin, 7/8 yard. “We sell for Less.”—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

Mr Jas. O’Brien, M.P., is arranging for a deputation to wait upon the Government, to urge the linking of Okurn with Jackson’s Bay, by road, in South Westland. Mr O’Brien has asked that the Westland local bodies and the Progress League should asso ciate themselves with the deputation. The Commissioner o f Crown Lands, M r Morpeth, has been an advocate of this road, the idea being that Jackson’s Bay might then be made a port. The settlers of the Far South are anxious to see the proposal given effect to. A Taste of Old England! Rowntrees and Pascalls English Chocolates at 3/6 per lb. —At the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, Where the Good Drinks are.—Advt. The funds of the Canterbury Master Butchers’ Association almost benefited to the extent of £1 the other evening through the action of a stranger. The meeting of the association was about to commence, when a stranger entered and approached the secretary, to whom he gave £1 note. The secretary took the money, and also noted the stranger’s name, thinking that the money was a subscription. The minutes were read and the stranger arose to his feet. “Mr Chairman, 1 ask you permission to withdraw —I am in the wrong meeting ” The strange* departed, but not before he had retrieved his £1 note.

Two thousand nine hundred hours In bed —that is the average time spent in bed by the average individual during the year. What wonder. that Burnett White’s snug, caressing bedding makes saner happier individuals. Call to-day and let us show you our superior bedding.—S. Burnett White for high grade furniture and bedding. —Advt. Dairying in Hawkes Bay during the season which endfid on 31st March proved irycst successful, 81,880 boxes of butter having been handled by the grader at Port Ahuriri. Nor dees this represent Hawkes Bay’s complete output, for some of the southesr dairymen prefer to send their prod'ucp’ th. o ugh Wellington. Last seaston —consided a very good one—the output was 64,994 boxes. During March the clearance from the cool stores for the Home market totalled 6068 box s, only 3735 boxes now remaining awaiting shipment. Four hundred crates of cheese graded during March brought the total for the season to 3957 crates, an incr f 'ase of 697 crates on the 1927-28 grading season. Of that quantity only 378 crate>s remain in store awaiting shipment.

In the past five years the population of Lower Hut has practically doubled, said Sir Alexander Roberts, a candidate of the Mayoralty of Lower Hutt. In support of his statement, ha quoted the following figures: 1025, 6770; 1926, 7962; 1927, no Census; 1928, 10,725; 1929 estimated at present time, 12,000. The building £216,197; 1926-27. £442,868; 1927-28, figures were also eloquent, he said. They were: 1924-25, £109.607; 1925-26, £454.935; 1928-29, £267,065. The drop this year was due to the completion, of the Government housng scheme, but the ncrease in the value of the ordinary buildings erected in the borough over last year was £45,000. Permits issued for March, 1929, constituted a record, their value being £53,846.

Outstanding Men’s Wear Bargain.— Twelve only Men’s Dark Grey heavy all-wool Tweed Double-breasted Overcoats, latest shape, belt at back —price only 32/6. Money refunded if not satisfied. We pay postage.—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.— Advt.

General Orders ,issued by the Defence Department, state that the following persons will be transferred to the Reserve on June 1, 1929: (a) AH serving territorials, except those noncommissioned officers who agree to continue to serve, who have attained or will have attained by December 31, 1929, the age of 21 years. (b) An serving territorials who are married and who desire such transfer, (c) AH members of the non-effective list wito have attained or will have attained the age of 21 years by December 31, 1929. Warrant officers and non-com missioned officers of the ter r itorTai force are to he given every encouragement to extend their service.

Winter is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your wants in warm woollen blankets, eiderdowns, and good kapoc bedding. We specialise in these lines, and can offer you the very best value for your money. Our stocks are large and offer you a big selection to choose from. Your inspection is invited at Harley’s, the Home Furnishers. Mackay Street. — The largest motor-bus seen in Australia, a double-decker Leyland, capable of seating 51 people, has been landed. Despite its great size, the bus was accommodated in one of the holds of the steamer. The bus will enter the Enmore-Railway service of the Moto r Omnibus Transport Company, which owns the largest fleet of buses in Australia. The governing direc tor, Mr F. H. Stewar , said last week that th e bus was similar to those used extensively in the English provincial cities and in Glasgow’ and Edinburgh. The main feature is that the upper deck provides the same protection agains' the weather, as th e lower. The bus has been imported in an effort to solve the over loading problem. If the trial is successful many more of the same type will shortly be seen on the streets of Sydney. It is understood that the cost is about £3OOO. For home consumption or Invalid use Monteith’s Ale bottled by J. D. Wingham—is equal to best English; it is a sediment beer, naturally conditioned; and put up in Pints as well as Quarts. Another line which is equal to Hen nessey’s is “Merlett’s” Three Star Cognac, bottled in Clarente, France; it’s good to have in the house in win ter. Then, of course, good old White Horse, the “Spirit of the Age.” All obtainable from J. D. Wingham, Mackev Street. —Advt.

During the last financial year the railways of the Auckland District have made a profit of £33,248. The year ended on 31st March and const quently dees not include all the Easter traffic, which showed a considerable increase in every department. The greatest falling off during the year has been in timber which has decreas d by 8,316,800 superficial feet. This probably is due to the amount of foreign woods which has been imported. Passengers decreased by 100,109 but the season ticket-holders increased by nearly 4,000. Th'' largest increases are recorded in cattle, sheep and pigs, and other goods. This last includes coal, butter, meat, manures, general merchandise, etc., and increased by nearly 100/100 tons. Sheep and pigs increased by 115,000odd, and the cattl e by nearly 100,000.

The latest popular and dance records. —“Chalita” Tile Trot, and “Querida” Foxtrot; “Pickin’ Cotton,” and “What d’ya Say,” foxtrots by Paul Whiteman’s orchestra; “Colonel Bogey” and “Invercargill March” by Band of Royal Air Force; “Jeannine” and “Was it a Deramf” sung by Gladys Moncreiff; 1 ( Suite Gothique” parts 1 to 4, grand organ solo by Francis Sutton; “Mr Potter Visits Southend” in two parts, Humorous Monologue by Gillie Potter; price 4/- each. —Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. Continued demand upon its resources through payments for relief of distress caused by unemployment was viewed with alarm by the Auckland Hospital Board at its recent meeting. It was stated that £44,479 was spent in relief payments during the year ended March 31 last, thi s sum exceeding the estimates by £14,479. The chairman (Mr W. Wallace) said the board could not go on indefinitely in this manner. The winter had not yet started, but the boa.rd was spending about £4OOO a month in relief. He urged that the Government and local bodies should pn-one’-ate in remedying a position that had become very acute. The chairman added that ‘he number of unemployed reg*stored in Auckland was fast approaching 1100. and daily men were wr i ing at the Labour Bureau for work. “Tt seems a scandal that the Government cannot brng about a happier state of affairs than that existing at pre ent,” he‘said. It was decided ( to communicate with the Government •again and nlso to ’•equest the Mayor to summon a conference of local body representatives and members of Parliament to review the situation and search for a remedy.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises that all train services in Westland will be suspended on 25th instant (Anzac Day), and that additional trains will be run next day. Which will it be! Wednesday or Saturday! That is the all-important question at the present time. Many arguments are put up for either day —some insist Wednesday half-holiday and others Saturday half-holiday as the better —but all unanimously declare that Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is the best. Griffin and Smith are the West Coast agents; and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm’s branch at Westport.—Advt. Astronomers from all part of the world are now making their way to, or else have already arrived at, various spots in Sumatra, the Malay States, Siam, the Philippine Islands in preparation for the total eclipse of the sun, which occurs on May 9. Ths eclipse (says the Wellington Evening Post), with its maximum duration of totality of five minutes, is one of the best eclipses from an astronomer’s point of view for many years to come. The sun will be in a reasonably good , field of stars for testing the truth, of Einstein ’b theory, totaliy is Of exceptionally long duration, a number of observing stations, well separate! in position, are accessible.

That the scarcity of good farm lab our is becoming more pronounced than ever in Poverty Bay was a remark passed by a district farmed a few days ago. Although there were hundreds of unemployed in the towns, it wa s very difficult to obtain reliable men who had a good knowledge of farm work, he said. This remark applied more particularly to men for fencing operations, and he had found it more difficult to obtain the services of men with experience now than ever before. During periods of poor prices little attention was given to the fences, but now that markets had been giving farmers a better return the men on the land were turning their attention to their mences. He believed the scarcity of farm labour now to be due to the fact of the younger generation seeking employment-in the towns. While there were form 200 to 300 men seeking work in Gisborne they wanted employment on the railway works, he said. Farm work had no attractibnj for them. There was a general renewal of fences to dons now—hundreds of miles of it—WuM experienced farmers were scarcer y _ian ever.

A good word for tobacco! A famous London medical specialist (according to a recent cable), has just expressed the opinion that tobacco is “a very useful sedative.” It rests the brain and prevents the human machine from ever-working.” The same authority approves of smoking for women. He thinks that it is the best fashion that has been introduced for them “because it steadies the nerves.” Every smoker knows that. But much depends on the quality of the tobacco. Brands full of nicotine certainly won’t “rest the nerves,” and thsy may affect the heart. Unfortunately most of the imported tobaccos contain an excess of nicotine, f»nd in that respect they differ materially from our New Zealand brands, which being comparatively free from nicotine rosy be smoked every day and all day long and no harm done. These tobaccos owe their delicious aroma largely to the fact that the leaf is toasted—quite a novel idea: You can get them of any strength —“Riverhead Gold” (mild), “Navr Cut” (medium), so is “CavendisJK and “Cut Plug No. 10” isfTui strength.—l2B.