LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 30 November 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union will be held at Harker’s Tea Rooms on Monday next, December 5, commencing at 10 a.m.

H. Hamer, Kumara, has just opened an exclusive range of men’s suits, and invites inspection. Men’s hats, too, are the latest styles and all at best value possible.—Advt. • '

s“A man suffering from arthritis should keep on going until he drops—he’ll be the better for it,” said a medical witness in the Supreme Court, Napi'B 1 , recently. —- !

.Last week, freight hauled from West tQ east through the Otira tunnel, amounted to 13,050 tons, compared .with 15,111 tons in the corresponding week of last year, a decrease of 2061 tons. The corresponding total in 1936 was 11,114 tons.

“You will, have to pay conduct money, to Paparua Prison. They will not take judment summons defaulters at the local gaol now,” said Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth following a decision on a judgment summons case.

“I then got a,dry job,” said a witness.in the Supreme Court, Napier, recently, when , telling the court that he had been required to change his occupation. “H’m! You sound as though you had got a job* as a judge,” remarked Mr Justice Blair.

The residents of Blackball and surrounding- districts are notified in an advertisement on Page 1' of this issue that Messrs Kidd Bros, have disposed of their butchery business to Mr Paul Ronchi, who will supply only the primest •of meats, all locally killed. —Advt . ■

... -Business premises in- -Greymouth vvill ‘not observe to-morrow (Thursday),as ,the anniversary of . Westland, but- banks, Government offices, legal ahd insurance offices will be closed as usual. .The banks also observe a holiday to-day, St. Andrew’s Day. The grocers, retail shop ■ assistants and chemists have agreed to January 9 next being substituted for the ’--uiday; thus giving ,a long week-end. The substitute date for bakers has not yet been decided, and the- usual delivery will take place to-morrow. The annaul Law v. Public, Service cricket match will be played at the Recreation Ground to-morrow.

Xmas Gift Goods:—Bibles- in all sizes, editions, bindings and printings. 2/6 to 50/- each. New Testaments in all sizes 3/6 to 10/6 each. A. & M. Hymns in single volumes or cased, latest and old editions 5/6 to 16/6 each. Also in stock Sankey, and Moodys Hymns, Redemption Hymns, in • all sizes. Framed Texts 1/- to 2/6. Latest Theological Works, await your inspection at B. Dixons, Ltd.—Advt

Yesterday Messrs W. Parsonage and J. McCarthy, Inspectors of Mines and the State Miners’ Union, check inspectors, examined the stoppings in the Morgan west section of the Liverpool mine at Rewanui, where there has been no work sihce Monday owing . to the men’s request that the stoppings be examined. - Later they reported to a meeting of the Union that they were of opinion that an additional clay stopping would remedy the trouble, and probably have the effect of extinguishing the fire which occurred ■ iri August. The report was I adopted by the Union, which, by an almost unanimous vote decided that I work would be resumed to-day (Wed~|' jnesday). : - ■ " 1 1

The Gobden Football Club’s gymnasium will shortly have added a social room, the work being done by members of the club at a series . of working bees.

Nominations for the 14 inch, underhand chop of £3O and the 12 inch upright chop of £l5, at the Hokitika Sports on Boxing Day, close with the •secretary Mr G. A. Adamson, Box 66, Hokitika to-night (Wednesday). The Club has decided that late nominations will not be accepted.—Ad vt.

While in London, said Mr R. H. Nimmo, in an address to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently, he became very friendly with the High Commissioner (Mr W. —■ Jordan), with whom he found he had been engaged in Y.M.C.A. work in New Zealand. “So friendly,” added Mr Nim-. mo, “that Mr Jordan lent me his silk hat for a garden party.”—(Laughter).

On the bonny banks of the Teramakau is the Tramway Hotel, and m close proximity are grand picnic resorts and bathing pools; also a delightful walk through the Gentle Annie track. Call and see Drum McMeekan, the licensee, and he will put you on the right path. Excellent cuisine. Best of ales and spirits.— Advt.

How many people can claim to have held in their hands a brick worth more than £3500? Mr E. T. Gifford, who described to the Hastings Rotary Club last week a visit to the Australian branch of the British Mint, .is one. When there he handled a gold ingot, with the number 408 on it. One of the workment told him that the number signified the weight in ounces, and that the “brick” was worth more than £3500. Mr Gifford’s voice held a touch of envy as he told Rotarians that, “it was ust lying there on a bench.”

The latest books for Xmas Gifts. “Through Lands of the Bible” by H. V. Morton 11/3 (6d). '“Guide to London” by Morton 7/6 (4d). “Madman’s Island” by Idriess 6/- (sd). “Naval Episodes of the Great War” by Buchan 10/6 (6d). “Royal Escape” by Heyer 10/6 (6dl. '“The Road to India” by P. Morand 15/6 (6d). “White Bell Heather”'by Isabel Cameron 5/6 (4d). Hundreds of others to choose from at B Dixons Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

A meeting of the McLean Park Tennis Club was held at the court on Sunday last before a large attendance. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Mr. P. J. McLean; Chairman, Mt. T. Malloy; Vice Presidents, Messrs P. Keating, W. Roberts, A. Kyle, I. Bennington, E. Preston, R. Williams, H. Lamont, Dr. Ray, Dr. Bird, Messrs H. Herring, J. Ellery, A. H. McKane, J. S. Robertson, J.' McLeod; Secretary: Mr. T. Lim; Joint Secretary and Treasurer: Mr. A. McHugh; Committee: Mesdames Sandman, Lamont, Reeves, Gilmour; Club Captains: Messrs Garth, Baxter, Shuker and Hadcroft. It was decided that the Club affiliate with the Greymouth Lawn Tennis Association at the earliest convenience. With the interest shown, the Club should have a good season, and would welcome games from other Clubs.

New Season’s Xmas Goods at B Dixons Ltd., “Manicure Sets” latest colours and styles 5/6 to 45/- each. Lady’s Hand Bags in all newest shapes and colours 6/9 to 50/- each: Lady’s Brush Sets in all.colours 8/6 to 35/each. Gents’ Brush Sets 5/6 to 60/each. Gents’ Pocket Wallets 2/6 to 30/- each. Fancy Ink Stands 5/6 to 15/-. Boxed Stationery 1/- to 10/6. Stationery Compendiums 1/- to 6/6. Writing Folios 5/- to 70/-. Framed Mottoes 1/- to 4/6. Powder Bowls 2/6 to 10/6. Toilet Sets 5/6 to 18/6. Your inspection is invited. —Advt.

Tn the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, Mrs Bahay Preston <Mr E. B. E. Taylor) sought to obtain possesion of a house in Guinness (Street, from the-tenant, Mrs Maud Nash (Mr A. H. Paterson).. After having heard counsel, Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., decided to inspect premises offered as alternative accommodation in Gresson Street. An inspection was also made by the Inspector of Factories (Mr W. R. J. Montgomery who said that he did not regard the premises as reasonable alternative accommodation. The Magistrate said he agreed with that opinion. Whether or not the premises could be made reasonably habitable was a question for the authorities. It might be possible, although he did not think the prospects were bright. He had' sym-l pathy with Mrs Preston, and he thought that every possibility of securing alternative accommodation for Mrs Nash should be explored. He would adjourn the proceedings until January 31. . (suitable premises were available in the meantime, Mrs Nash must take them. •

Judgment by default for plaintiff was entered in each of the following civil claims at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, at Greymouth yesterday, before Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M.: —S. McAra v. J. W. McLennajj £1 18s lid, costs 10s; S. McAra v. J. R. Mattson £4 10s 6d, costs £1 5s 6d; Kennedy Bros., Ltd. v. ‘Sfuart Cummings £3 ss, costs £1 3s 6d; J. W. Bu.rr v. H. E. Phimester £6 3s 3d, costs £1 10s 6d; Isabel Nyberg v.. John ~D. Taffe £l2 Ils 6d, costs. £2 18s; t FitzGerald Bros. y. Hugh McCutcheon £36 Ils 2d, costs £4 8s 6d; J. I. Smail Ltd. v. George Alexander Berwick £1 17s 6d, cost s 15s; Public Trustee v. Charles Walter Wesley costs only 13s; James Haines v. David Caldwell £43 3s lOd, costs £4 13s 6d; Commissioner of Taxes v. Thomas Gardyne £5 Is sd, costs £1 13s; James Kyle v. Roy Rooney £7, costs £1 10s 6d; Commissioner of Taxes v. J. Waters £2 14s 6d, costs , Bs. On a 1 judgment summons order P. Griffin wa s ordered to pay £2 5s forthwith to L.. B. Scott, Ltd., in default. two days’ imprisonment in Paparua Prison.’ ’ -

Wh£ do people smoke.?. An English social welfare organisation has. been looking into this. Three hundred people were questioned,-and it came out that many thought “handing round cigarettes helps to break the social ice and hide: any inferiority complex.”. . One youth ,in every three said, “Smdking made you feel grownup,” but very few girls said that. One in every eight non-smokers admitted that he fenvied smokers, and one smoker in every five said that he envied those free from the habit. So there you are! Taking one considera tion with another, those who smoke are happier and more contented than

those who don’t. And if an enquiry could be instituted into the tastes of smokers it would almost certainly be found that the most popular’ brands going are the toasted ones—Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Cavendish, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Riverhead Gold, and Desert Gold. These famous blends, so’ fragrant and comforting, are also

the purest, for most of their nicotine is toasted out of them. Thus even the heaviest smoker is safeguarded.— Advt. , >;

The National Council of physical Welfare, in conjunction with the Minister of Internal Affairs, has .decided that a committee shall be-appointed in each local-governing district consisting partly of members of the local authority and partly of persons appointed by the Minister. The first

work that is contemplated for the District Committees is a, national survey of the recreational facilities of the Each. committee, in addition to making the survey, will also submit the future requirements of its district for consideration by. the National Council and the local authority. S.uch a survey is the necessary preliminary to consideration by the Government of a scheme for the making of grants under the Act. ‘t