LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 6 December 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At the September examinations held by the Anglican Board of Theological Studies, Rev. W. Osborne-Brown was successful in the preliminary third class. 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. A Sydney cable states that the annual play competition at Bryant’s Playhouse was won by a New Zealander, A. Coppard, with “Machine Song,” which is described by tbe “Herald” as an unusual and forceful play. “Lindo Lovatt,” of New Zealand, was third with “Follow On”. The quarterly meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners will be held in the Lyceum Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, and not on Thursday, as previously advertised.—Advt. An intimation that he is willing to donate a ‘further £l,OOO towards the cost of the proposed tuberculosis block at .the Grey Hospital, has been received from Mr. S. Saltzman, formerly of Greymouth and now of Dunedin. The money is to be made available three months after a commencement has been made with the building. Mr. Saltzman has already made one donation of £l,OOO.

On Saturday, December 10th, the usual 7.35 a.m. Greymouth-Hokitika train will be delayed and will leave Greymouth at 9.0 a.m. and arrive Hokitika at 10.321 a.m., and tne usual 10.20 a.m. Hokitika-Ross train will leave Hokitika at 10.55 a.m. Particulars are advised in this issue.—Advt,

The Greymouth Branch of. the. Canterbury Automobile Association issues a warning to motorists who are users of the Flowery Creek Deviation during the next ten days,. that they are required by the contractors (Messrs Fulton and Hogan) to keep within a speed of 25 miles per hour, while sealing is in progress. It is the intention nf the contractors to take the numbers of all cars exceeding this speed, and to initiate prosecutions.

Fancy China Gift Goods: Fancy Cups and Saucers 1/3 to 10/6 each; Fancy Plates 1/- to 6/6; Pancy Dog Ornaments 1/- to 3/6; Fancy Book Ends 2/- to 16/6 each; Cake and Bread Plates 2/- to 5/6 each; Fancy Art Vases 2/6 to 18/6; Honey Jars 1/- to 2/6; Cheese Dishes 4/6 to 8/6; Flower Bowls 2/9 to 6/6; Fancy Jugs 1/9 to 30/- each; Toast Racks 1/3 to 2/6; Sweet Dishes 9d to 2/- each; Sandwich Plates 2/- to 6/6; Salt and Pepper Sets 1/- to 2/6 at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

During a protracted debate on the question of approving of “L” signs for attachment to learners’ cars at yesterday’s quarterly meeting of the South Island Motor Union, Dr. Stanley Brown (Southland) suggested amidst laughter that the letter ~“N” should be used for those who should never drive a car. Mr F. W. Johnston (Christchurch), suggesting that “O” should be used for those too old to drive, remarked that after 37 years as a driver he had only about two years! to go before he reached the allotted span Mr R. P. Furness (Marlborough) : “Why not use the military sign C 3 for too damn poor?”

N.Z. Motorists’ Road Guide, 1939, for the North Island only, has arrived, price 2/6, • postage 6d. Raphael’s Almanac for 1939, 1/3, postage 4d. The Universal Business Directory for 193839, 3/6 • (4d) ;■ 1939 Pocket and 'Desk Diaries, in all ;si2es, 9d to 16/6 each; CaSsell’s New World Atlas, with 140 maps 32/6 (17-);- How to Plan Your Home, by Brigg, 12/6 (6d); Lawn Tennis,"by Tuckey, 4/- (4d); How to Improve Your Tennis, by Doyle, 2/9 (3d); Lawn Tennis, by Wearue, 1/6 (2d), at: B. Dixon’s, Tainui. Street.— Advt.

“The Chinese despise and hate force and will avoid its use on every possible occasion,” said the Rev. C. W. McDougall, in an address at Claudelands, Hamilton. There was an old Chinese proverb which illustrated this contempt of force well. It ran: ’ “You do not use good iron to make a nail, or a good man to make a soldier.” “In China,” he said, “we have learned the art: of living civilly together.”: One could walk all day, he said, through Chinese villages of up to 10,000 inhabitants and never see a policeman. The Chinese were; in fact, the world’s greatest pacifists.

Dainties for Xmastid'e: Paper Cake Frills, in all colours, 4d to 8d each; Cake Decorations 1/- each; Xmas Pudding Charm Sets 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/each; Paper Bells and Pullouts Decorations 6d to 2/6; Paper Serviettes 6d, 9d, 1/- a packet; Crepe Papers in all colours 4d, 6d and 9d a roll; Cellophane in all colours 3d and 4d a sheet; Xmas' Greeting Tags 3d, to 6d a packet; Xmas Greeting Tape. 6d and 9d a roll; Tinsel 3d to 6d; Fancy Candles. 4d to 2s 6d, in- all colours, at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt. .

Seeing is believing, and South Westland will give you an eye-opener. But when you go there your trip will oe incomplete if you do not call and have a word or two with the cheery host, Watty Chisnail, at the Lake lanthe Hotel, Pukekura. Excellent cuisine, and every requirement for the travelling public.—Advt.

Before Mr. Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, two youths, both 19 years of age, faced charges of unlawful conversion of a car, at Greymouth, on November 17. Pleading guilty, one of the boys was admitted to probation for 12 months. He was fined £l, with costs, for driving without a license. The other youth pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. W. Douglas Taylor, who submitted that there was no proof of aiding or abetting. The charge was dismissed. The circumstances, outlined by Detective-Sergeant H. E. Knight, showed that the owner of the car was a friend of the youth who drove the car, and that it was taken from outside a dance hall, but returned a short time later, no damage being done. The other youth accepted an invitation to go for a ride. The Magistrate stressed the serious nature of the offence of car conversion, but remarked that the circumstances in this case were unusual. An application for suppression of name was granted.

You take the high road and I’ll take the side road, and call on Drum McMeekan, mine host at the Tramway Hotel, Teramakau, one of the old school, he will show you the easiest way to reach the many scenic attractions in the vicinity. Best of Ales and Wines and Spirits in stock. Excellent cuisine.—Advt.