LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 1 December 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Three cases of scarlet fever were reported on the West Coast last week while six cases were reported in the Canterbury Health District. In Canterbury, there were also five cases of tuberculosis and one of tetanus.

A lovely range of curtain nets, exclusive patterns. H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel last week from west to east, amounted to 15,111 tons, as compared with 11,114 tons in the corresponding week of last year, an increase of 3,997 tons. In 1935, the corresponding total was 11,671 tons.

We draw our wallpaper from one of the largest firms in New Zealand. Call and select the latest from H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt.

The Minister of Mines (Hon. P. C. Webb, M.P., for the Buller district) has been advised by the Minister of Education (Hon. P. Fraser) that Cabinet has approved of a grant, for the erection of an infant room at the Cobden Public School.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of alterations to the Greymouth-Rewanu branch trains.—Advt. -

Last month 28 vessels, aggregating 12,205 tons net, entered the port of Greymouth, and 28 vessels (11,122 tons) took their departure. In the corresponding month of 1936, 33 vessels (14,865 tons) entered the port, and 32 vessels (12,548 tons) took their departure.

At the Jeanette Closing Down Sale the doors opened to schedule. Crowds are taking advantage of this never before opportunity. Ladies this is your day.—Advt.

The vital statistics for Greymouth for the month of November, 1937, with comparisons for the corresponding month of 1936 shown in parentheses, were as follows:—Births 29 i. 22); deaths 14 (13); marriage notices issued 13 (12); marriages conducted by Registrar 2 (2).

' School Committees and Sunday School Teachers are reminded that the new season’s prize and reward books await their inspection at B. Dixons, Tainui Street. Special discounts and terms to day and Sunday Schools. Send in for lists.—Advt.

During the month of November, 1937, the total collections at the Greymouth Customs Office amounted to £13,652 12s 8d compared with £11,584 7s 2d in the corresponding month of 1936. Customs revenue amounted to £4,707 7s, compared with £3,995 7s 5d last year and sales tax £2,770 18s 9d as compared with £2,841 15s Bd.

Gift books for Xmas are always acceptable. Large new stocks await your inspection at B. Dixons, Ltd., Tainui Street. Books of travel, biography, fiction, poetry, philosophy, etc., for the adult. Picture books, bumper books, annuals for the children. At prices ranging from 2d to 35/-.—Advt. Rain fell on 17 days during November, the total fall being 8.48 inches, and the highest fall of 2.22 inches on November 22nd. The month’s rainfall was the highest in Greymouth since May last, when the total fall was 11.09 inches, on 20 days. In November, 1936, the rainfall was 8.89 inches on 20 days; in November, 1935 6.17 inches, on 15 days; 1934, 2.00 inches, on 8 days; and 1933, 6.13 inches, on 13 days.

“Oh, yes ! They grow tobacco in England. But the English climate is not ideal for the purpose, and the only place where tobacco is now cultivated in the Old Country is Church Cookham, in Hampshire. Far greater success has been achieved by growers in New Zeealand where our toasted ’baccy has made a lasting reputation for itself, and is now favourably known far and wide. Not surprising, either, because the greatest care is exercised in the culture of the plant and the selection of the leaf—invariably of the choicest quality. Also the health of the smoker is safeguarded, because the toasting to which our tobaccos are subjected in the course of manufacture cleans up the nicotine in them to so considerable an extent that they are made as pure as it’s possible for tobacco to be. The live famous blends—Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (BulldogE Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold, are in ever-increasing demand. The three first are unequalled for the pipe; the two last make the most fascinating of all cigarettes. —-Advt.

Direct from the manufacturers, carpets, hearth rugs, mats. A great selection. —H. Hamer, Kumara. Advt.

The Greymouth police were yesterday advised that a single man, George Benyon Carey, aged 37, had died suddenly in his hut at Waiuta on Monday evening about 7.30 o’clock. He had not been attended by a doctor, and the body was removed to Reelton, where a post mortem examination was conducted, and an inquest opened for identification purposes Deceased’s parents reside at 470 Wilson s Road, Christchurch, and the body was conveyed to Christchurch last night for burial.

Brighten up the homes for Xmas We offer a splendid selection or room, dining room and upholstered furniture, besides linoleums and car pets to select, from. Come to o store and inspect.— Harley s, the HoFurnishers, Mackay St., Grej mouth. —Advt.

In the recent electrical wiremens examinations, the gold medal for the written part was gained by K. n. Thow, of Auckland, who secured 83 marks out of a possible 100. prize for the practical part was gamed bv R. W. Prout, of Masterton, who secured 91 marks out of a possible 100. The gold medals are awards made by the Cable Makers’ Association, one to the candidate who gained the highest marks in the written par. of the .examination, and the other to the candidate who gained the highest marks (in the practical part.

All the latest designs in calendars for 1938, and at preies from 3d to 2/6 each. Boxed stationery 1/3 to 12/6 a box. Stationery compendiums 1/3 to 4/6 each. All in the latest colours and tintings. At B. Dixons, Ltd, Tainui Street.—. Advt.

It is now certain that, as a result of the recent fete and exhibition or work at the Technical High School, the Assembly Hall building fund will benefit. to the extent, of £123, and a cheque for this amount will shortly be paid over to the trustees. It is understood that, with the exception of the fete in aid of unemployment relief held some years ago, this year.-, function is easily the most successful financially in the history of the school. Prize-winners in the last two competitions to be decided were: Canaries, Peter Johnsen; Minties, Peter Barrow, Kaiata.

The public meetings to have bs-en held at Blaketown to-night and in the United Pavilion on Monday evening next, in connection with the Greymouth Borough Council’s proposal to raise a loan of £66,000 for sewerage extension to Blaketown and the southern portion of the Borough, have been cancelled. Polling day was originally fixed for Wednesday 15th, but a change has been made, and the ratepayers will not be asked to vote until January 12th. The Mayor (Mr W. Meldrum) explained yesterday that some misconception had arisen regarding the term of the proposed loan. A term of 35 years was applied for but the proposal was approved on a basis of 30 years. As the rate was estimated on the basis of 35 years, it is now necessary to correct the figures, to the 30 years basis. The matter will again have to be advertised, and the delay is on this account.

To-day is the 64th anniversary of the granting to Westland of provincial status in 1873. Despite the fact that the province made more strenuous efforts than any other province to secure that status, Westland is to-day the only province which does not fittingly observe its Anniversary Day. In the'past, it has been customary for Greymouth to hold a Trades Picnic early in the year, and even this custom seems to have fallen into disuse, with the result that workers in this district lost a holiday which is secured by workers in every part of New Zealand. Provision is made in almost every Dominion award for an Anniversary Day holiday, and some effort should' be made to secure this holiday for Westland workers. The banks, legal oilices, and Government Departments, with some exceptions, observe the holiday to-day, whilst the banks also observed yesterday, St. Andrew’s Day as a holiday. It is probably that the observance of Saints’ days as holidays will fall into disuse within the next year or two.

A project of interest to the community, and of particular interest to farmers, was initiated last week with the arrival in the Edendale district of a Held officer of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research to conduct a “standard-of-living” survey of the dairying industry in Southland. The survey is being made al. the instigation of the Institute of Pacific Relations. It has no connection with politics and special ..precautions have been taken to ensure that all the information given is treated in the strictest confidence. Other field officers are carrying out the same work in other dairying districts, and it is to be hoped tnat the information they obtain, when collected and surveyed by scientific workers, will disclose the actual conditions of living in the dairy industry in New Zealand at the present tinie.