LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 30 August 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The estate of the late Mr. Saul Solomon, K.C., of Dunedin, who died •recently has been sworn in the Supreme Court for probate purposes at less than £20,000.

Start Gardening and buy Good Seeds. Fresh supplies just received. —H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt.

The Women’s Session at station JZR conducted by Johephine Clare, will this afternoon compromise two talks. “Wide Range Topics,” and “Two Book Reviews,” while the vocalist for the occasion will be Mis. Harold Prescott. No better value anywhere than al Harley’s the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values—no advance in price—Buy now.—Advt. A special railway siding is being put in on the Blackball-Nghere railway line at the Blackball end of the bridge, in order to facilitate the transport of materials for the construction of the Ngahere Dredging Company’s new dredge. A considerable number of men are engaged at the work.

In the Magistrate’s Court at G”rmouth on Saturday, before Mr. N. V. Lovell J.P., John Walter Buchanan, arrested for drunkenness was fined ss. On a charge of using obscene language and resisting arest, he was remanded till to-day. Margaiet Buchanan, 52, was fined 5s for drunkenness, and was remanded till to-day. on a charge of using obscene language.

There is, in Cobden, a machine for sharpening lawnmowers which is guaranteed the same method as used by the leading manufacturers. Satisfaction is guaranteed and the charge for Overhauling and Sharpening is only 10/-, including cartage. Ring Greenhill & Coy., ’Phone 428 or Abbie-Ramage, ’Phone 167. Electric Lawnmower Service, Cobden. —Advt.

Two third grade rugby players. Douglas McSherry (a member of the Cobden team) and Richard Gifkins (Blaketown) had a head-on collision in their match at Cobden on Saturday. McSherry was admitted to Hospital, suffering from slight cussion. but was last evening reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Gifkins sustained a cut over the eye.

An Order in Council has ben gazetted appointing the following as members of the Punakaiki Domain Board: Messrs William C. Fischer, John Fitzsimons, Percy Bridger, Thomas N. Mouat and Frederick E. Roud. The newly appointed Board is to meet on Saturday September 11.

Hand Books on Gardening: “Vegetable Gardening in New Zealand,” by McPherson, 2/6 (3d). “Easy Guide to N.Z. Gardening,” by Lockhart, -/- (3d). “The Town Garden,” by Sudell, 3/6 (4d). “Practical Gardening in N.Z. ” by Tannock 6/- (6d); “Rose Growing,” by Hart, 3/6 (4d). “Greenhouse Flowers,” by . Thomas, „ 3/o (4d) “1000 Gardening Hints, by Thomas, 2/6 (3d). “Fruit Growing in NZ ” by Sinclair, 2/- (3d). Send n for 'complete lists to B. Dixon, Ltd.Advt.

No reply has yet been received from the Minister of Mines to their communications regarding the broken time at the State Mines, stated Mr. W. Pendlebury, secretary of the State Miners’ Union, on Saturday, but the Union was prepaied to work this week. However the matter of broken time would not be dropped. The Union wanted a solution of the problem, he stated, not an excuse. Both the State mines will be working to-day. The Dobson and Wallsend mines will also be working.

Quality Fountain Pen Inks: —Use reliable lines that give satisfaction, such as these stocked at B. Dixon s, Ltd., Tainui Street: “Swan Ink,” in all colours and sizes, 1/- to 2/6; “Onoto,” all colours, 1/- upwards; “Sheaffer Skrip Inks,” all colours, 1/3 to 2/6; Parker “Quink” ink, all colours, from 1/3 to 2/6; Stephens Fountain Pen Ink, 6d to 6/6. Laige stocks of Fountain Pens await your inspection.

With a maximum temperature of 58 degrees in the shade from noon until two o’clock in the afternoon, Greymouth yesterday experienced its warmest spring day this season. After a mild week, temperatures rose on Saturday and again yesterday, the weather being fine and sunny. A light breeze made conditions extremely pleasant yesteiday, and many residents spent the afternoon in the sunshine, some enjoying rambles over the hills handj to town.

Drawing materials for Architects, Draughtsmen, Builders, etc., are stocked at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. Here are a few of the lines: — Drawing Paper, all qualities and sizes; Drawing Boards, fitted with T and Set Squares; Mathematical Sets 7/6 to 160/-; T Squares, all sizes, 2/3 to 21/- each; Scale Rules, all rulings, 4/6 to 14/6; Parallel Rulers, Sets Scales, Protractors, Mathematical Drawing Pens (all styles), Slide Rules, Compasses, Bow Compasses, Beam Compasses, Adjustable Curve Rulers, Drawing Inks and Pencils, Tracing Paper and Cloth, etc. Send in for prices.—Advt.

The Ranger for the Grey District Acclimatisation Society, Mr. R. Roigard, had been engaged in trapping trout in the Orangipuku River and School Creek, Inchbonnie, for the past three weeks, with the object of ascertaining- the effects of the Society’s policy of trout liberation in recent years. Proof has been forthcoming that £lOOO spent by the Society in the establishment of rainbow trout has not been in vain, as four trout of the rainbow variety have passed into the traps, weighing between 131bs and 31bs. Two of these fish were liberated four years ago, and two three years ago. They were all in excellent condition. In the same period 150 brown trout passed the traps, the largest being 9Slbs in weight. The spawning season for brown trout has been particularly heavy, and has extended over an exceptionally long period. A few fish which had spawned were taken in

April while they are still running up the streams in big numbers, a month later than usual. The results of the trapping season are being tabulated, and will afford useful data for the Society.

Tobacco as a disinfectant? Antitobacs laugh at the idea. But if there’s nothing in it why do so many doctors smoke? Of course, they may love the weed for its own sake, but doubtless value it as a safeguard as well, and although constantly exposed to risks they seem to enjoy comparative immunity from infection. And mark this: During the terrible outbreak of influenza in 1918 in New Zealand it is recorded tnat of the numerous ambulance drivers engaged in conveying the sick to hospital, only four were affected, and of those four three were non-smokers! But if tobacco is to effectually ward off infection it must be good, as of course, it should be in any case if the smoker values his health. And in all respects “toasted” stands first ana foremost Mot only is it composed of the choicest leaf, but it’s the safest. Toasting does it!—and the famous toasted blends, Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold are as pure as they are fragrant.—Advt.