LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 14 March 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“You can tell a modern girl anywhere, but you cannot tell her much: they wear less, but don’t care less," said the Rev. Arthur Nelson, B.A. to the Rotarians in Napier last week.

Jam Pot Covers in Parchment or Cellophane made to fit lib and 21b jars, 3d and 6d a packet: Obtainable at B. Dixon's Ltd., Tainui Street.— Advt.

One statutory first offender, arrested for drunkenness, was lined ss, the amount of his bail, in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday before Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M.

Two statutory first offenders found on licensed premises after hours were each lined ss, with 10s costs, in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, before Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M. '

“United we stand, Divided .we fall; Roll up, roll up. To the Waiuta Labour Victory Ball.’’—Advt.

In the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, before Mr Raymond Ferner,' S.M., Patrick Rea and Bryan Johnston were each fined 10s with 10s costs for cycling without lights after sunset. Two boys, for similar offences, were admonished and discharged in the Children’s Court.

A number of members of ’ West Coast Fire Brigades who attended the annual conference and demonstration of the United Fire Brigades’ Association at Wanganui, returned by yesterday’s express from Christchurch.

The lead in the competition for the Milner-Bennington Shield for the largest trout caught in the Grey Acclimatisation Society’s district, has been displaced for the second time within a week. At the week-end, Mr A. V. Oliver, Cowper Street, landed a fine brown trout, weighing 9Ubs., from the Grey River near the Cobden bridge. In excellent condition, the fish was caught on a Golden Devon.

Although the Maoris of Te Hapua are denied many facilities, and have been much criticised for their mode of living and their partiality for home brew, there are among, them men of evident vision. Their latest scheme is for the establishment of a commercial fishing venture, and of a factory which could convert the silica sand of Parengarenga, across the bay, into glass bottle for the marketing of the fish.

Books on Wedding Etiquette.— “Wedding Etiquette under all Denominations’’ 3/- (4d); “Wedding Etiquette” by Sexton, 1/9 (3d); “The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage” 2/- (3d); “Toasts and Speeches” by Cecil, 1/3 (2d); “What to do at Weddings” 1/6 (2d); obtainable at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

A Titirangi bach dweller, aroused during the small hours by what he thought to be a small brid fluttering about the room, found, on investigation. that it was a fine specimen of the pale green ghost moth, having a wing span of nearly, five inches. Fine calm weather favours the appearance of these beautiful insects, which are rarely seen unless in flight owing to the leaf-life appearance of the wings when at rest.

Breaking through rhe handrail of a bridge at Bruce Bay, South Westland, on Saturday evening, a truck driven bv Charles Leo O’Donnell, aged 25, single, a Public Works employee, was severely wrecked, whilst the driver suffered extensive injuries. The truck fell 15 feet into a tidal creek and O’Donnell’s left arm was broken, his right arm hurt, and he was cut about the head. The injured man’s plight was seen by anbther motorist, and O’Donnell was taken to the Westland Hospital. i

Ready Reckoners for all users:— “The Thumb Ready Reckoner” 2/6 (Id): “Mark’s Timber Ready Reckoner” 2/9 (Id); “Ready Reckoner for Sawn Timber” by Haakon Dahl, 3/3 (3d); “Ready Reckoner for Round Timber” by Haakon Dahl, 2/9 (2d); Ward Lock’s “Pocket Ready Reckoner” 1/6 (3d); “Collins’ V.P. Reckoner” 2/- (2d); Ward Lock’s “Complete Ready Reckoner” 3/6 (4d); “Warne’s Efficient. Reckoner” 12/6 (7d); “The Rapid Land and Cattle Reckoner” 1/9 (2d); “Everybody’s Interest Tables” 1/9 (2d); “Everybody’s Profit and Discount Tables” 1/6 (2d); "Profit and Discount Tables” by Charles Ody Rooks, 8/6 (4d); procurable at P>. Dixon’s Ltd.. Tainui Street. Advt.

While fishing in the Bowentown Estuary, Auckland, during the weekend, Mr I. Lloyd captured a large octopus, which ejected a volume of inky fluid into his eyes and face. He was momentarily blinded, and it was not until he got ashore that he was able to remove the stains.

Wednesday next, 2 p.m., Harley and Co. will sell at their rooms. Mackay Street, a large quantity of furniture, etc.; also a Broadwhite Piano, Singer Sewing Machine, Gateleg Tables, etc.. etc.—Advt.

The shortage of blackberries in Canterbury owing to the long spell of dry weather, has created a demand for West Coast fruit, and fair quantities are at present being sent to Christchurch. Last night’s consignment on the perishable goods train included 16 large tins of blackberries.

At a social and dance in the Druids’ Hall, Runanga, Mrs Dicke) was farewelled by the Runanga Women’s Institute. Mrs Johnson (president) presented Mrs Dickel with a cut glass cruet, and MYs J. Hewison, on behalf of the Drama and Singing Circle, presented Mrs Dickel with a jardiniere. Items were rendered by the W.I. choir, Mesdames Rutherford, Lee and J. and S. Hewison. An exhibition of the Lambeth walk was given by Mesdames Swan, Critchle.v, Oakley, Hambley, S. Hewison. Lee, Gillaly and Kennedy. Mesdames F.' Wylde and Erickson won the Lucky Spot, Mrs Johnson bagatelle, Mrs A. Boote hav«. racing Lucky «eat, Mrs Erickson; Monte Carlo, Mrs Timlin. Household competition. Mesdames S. Braithwaite and Reynolds. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne’’ brought the evening to a close.

Do not look too good nor talk too wise and you will receive the best at Drum McMeekan’s Tramway Hotel, on the right bank of the Taramakau River. Excel’ent cruisine. Best of wines, spirits and ales in stock. It is just off the main road, via a by-road. Advt.

Several objections to the valuations placed on certain mining privileges by the Grey County Council’s valuer, Mr Tom Learmont, were not proceeded with when called for hearing at a sitting of the Assessment Court at Greymouth yesterday before Mr Raymond Ferner S.M. For want of prosecution, objections were dismissed in the following cases:— Ronald Wafer, Irene Wafer, Michael Wafer, and Colin Wafer, A. .R. Thompson and Albert J. S. Fensom. In the case of the estate of John James Hogan deceased (Public Trustee), Mr W. Douglas Taylor, solicitor for the Grey County, said that a valuation to the satisfaction of both parties had been arrived at and the objection was not being proceeded with. The roll had been altered accordingly. The same position applied in the objection lodged by T. Bannister. An adjournment for one week was granted in the following cases: — Argo Gold Dredging Co. Ltd., Nemona Gold Dredging Co. Ltd., and W. B. Tennent. In reply to the Magistrate. Mr Taylor said that there were prospects of settlement in the three cases adjourned. Of a total of over 400 mining valuations made, only the eleven foregoing objections were lodged.

Gold has been the saviour of Fiji and now this little collection of tropical islands in the Southern Pacific is a veritable paradise where unemployment is quite unknown. These were the impressions gained in an interview in New Plymouth with Mr H. S. Mount, who is a resident of Suva Fiji’s capital. A few years ago, with copra prices down to zero, Fiji was not the happiest of lands, although the sugar industry continued to thrive. Then gold was found and a bright new’ era opened for Fiji.

In St. Louis, Missouri, there are no taxi stands in the main streets, stated Mr S. G. Scoular, city engineer for Dunedin, in Auckland, when he returned by the Niagara Jrom an overseas tour. All the stands are on back streets, but there are taxi telephones at intervals in the main streets, and if a taxi is wanted the pedestrian merely uses the telephone provided and a taxi comes to him in a few moments. In a number of other cities there is the clock system of parking in main roads. There were clocks and a red light at each parking space, and the motorist paid five cents for ••'■i hour’s parking. That acted as a deterrent to unnecessary parking. He n ticed also all public utility services —electric wires and so on—should be put underground. In some American cities only the actual lamp standards were above ground.