LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 25 August 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Half a mo’, Hitler! Wait till we finish our Competitions next week! — Advt.

The Alsatian Dog Bill, for the exclusion of the breed from New Zealand, the proposer of which is Hon. C. J. Carrington, was yesterday put through all stages and passed by the Legislative Council.

Is there a man in Kumara who wants a real' good overcoat at a ridiculously low price ? H. Hamer has a few to clear. Very cheap.—Advt.

Despite the fact that runholders are not yet able to estimate stock losses as a result of the snow, although they know them to be severe, inquiries for shearers are already being made in Dunedin. The snow has starved out rabbits on badly-infested areas, but it is not thought that the numbers nave been decreased sufficiently to alleviate the present alarming position. Ladies’ and gents’ Shoes at really low prices. Kumara people should view the windows and select the bargains now offiering at H. Hamer’s — Advt.

The opinion that to ask a man suspected of being intoxicated in charge of a car to walk in a straight line with his eyes closed was not a fair test was expressed by Dr. E. M. Griffin, when giving evidence in the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington. The whole ability to stand and walk straight arose from impulses of the ears, eyes and feet, he said, and if anyone's eyes were closed his impulses were reduced. Witness said that he considered tests based on normal actions were more satisfactory than special tests.

Whole-hearted support for a National Recreation Week towards the end of September was given last night at a meeting convened at New Plymouth by the local Physical Welfare and Recreation Committee to consider proposals put forward by the Department of Internal Affairs. Such a week in winter, a counterpart of the "r'itness Week” earlier in the year, will differ from its predecessor, which was devoted to athletic sports in that stress will be laid on cultural recreation.—Press Association.

Cheapest fares in Greymouth: First mile 1/3, each succeeding half-mile 1 6d; Hokitika £l/5/-; Reefton £2/10/-; I Westport £3/5/-; Runanga 5/6; Round trips 6d mile. Special prices for country trips. We lead —others follow Gold Band Taxis. ’Phone 59.—Advt.

“I suggest that hospital boards have earned the right to display the striped barbers’ pole,” said Mr C. Holyoake at the last meeting of the Takapuna Borough Council, when the question of hospital taxation was being discussed. “In the olden days barbers used to display a striped pole indicating that they bled people. To-day, the hospital boards are ‘bleeding’ the people right and left, and I consider they have earned the right to display the barbers’ pole.”

Winter warmth is essential. See our marvellous values in Single and Double Eiderdown Quilts, and Blankets. Eiderdowns from 17/6 upwards and Blankets from 22/6 per pair. Harley’s—The Home Furnishers, Greymouth.--Advt.

The refusal of four Rugby clubs m Central Hawke’s Bay to play under' a certain referee whose rulings were alleged to show bias created considerable discussion at a meeting of the Central Hawke’s Bay Rugby SubUnion. The discussion arose following a question asked as to why the referee had been allotted one of the most important games of the season while other allegedly more competent referees had been sitting m the stand. It was otit that the only remedy was for th|e clubs concerned to put in a complaiit to the next annua! meeting of the /Referees’ Association and a ruling was given by me cnairman that no club had the right to refuse to play under a referee who was a member of the sub-union. Die matter was allowed to lapse without any definite action being taken.

New Books and Reprints at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. Postages in brackets: “The Cruise of the Raider Wolf,” by Roy Alexander, 8/6 (6d); “Reaching for the Stars,” by Nora Wain, 9/6 (6d); "The Dark Lady,” by B. Tunstall, 7/6 (sd); “Disgrace Abounding,” by Douglas Reed, 13/6 (6d); "The Man Who Killed Hitler,” by Anonymous, 4/6 (4d); “A Desert Journal,” by E. French and M. Cable, 2/9 (4d); “By Way of Cape Horn,” by Alan Villiers, 2/9 (4d_); “Guns or Butter,” by R. H. Lockhart, 12/6 (6d); “Insanity Fair,” by Douglas Reed, 13/6 (6d); “The Stars Look Down,” by Dr. Cronin, 4/6 (6d). —Advt.

p More effective than any temperance ! lecture in making people think twice about drinking beer (says the Timaru Herald) has been the decision of local I- hotelkeepers to- discontinue the cusi- tom of “shouting.” So far as is known there has been no official or ’ organised boycott of hotels by any 'section of the community, but the inti dividual objection has been made evit dent by the strong criticism heard on i- every side and by a more noticeable , decrease in the numbers patronising '• hotels. The decrease appears to be l- a direct result of the higher cost of .drinking, elimination of the ‘“shout.” .1 being equivalent to an increase of 2d 0 a glass for beer. On all sides consumv ers are complaining that the increase • is out of all proportion to the extra c tax imposed, and that hotel licensees 11 have taken the opportunity to make . a larger profit. Bars formerly crowded with patrons are now in some cases almost empty. Men who were accusf' tomed t 0 spending a shilling every ■> I night now say that they have cu? ■.their spending down to sixpence, and; in one case a labourer pulled a hand- ‘ ful of money from his pocket and ‘.said: “Look, I have, not been drinking I this week.”

Petrol prices have soared—but the Competitions cost no extra! —Advt

Australia claims to lead the world in virtually every civil aviation activity when calculations are on a population basis, and even without that qualification she is first in freight carried, third in route miles, fourth in miles flown, fifth in passenger miles and sixth in passengers carried. All the Australian capitals are connected by air, and the Perth-Melbourne gap of 1850 miles is flown one way every day. In the last 10 years routes flown have grown from 3507 to 27,691, miles flown from 423,000 to 9,654,678, passengers from 900 to 106,339, and freight from 15,0001 b to 1,345,7911 b

The Guaranteed Price has not brought complete satisfaction to every farmer, but there is the guarantee of satisfaction to all comers to the Competitions Festival. —Advt.

We manufacture small goods by the ton, known as the best from Wellington to South Westland. Mawhera Meat Co., Tainui Street.—Advt.

Cars driven by Messrs V. J. Robinson of Ngahere and A. were involved in a head-on collision on the Mill Creek Bridge at Dobson late on Wednesday' afternoon, both being considerably damaged. Mr Robinson was accompanied by his wife who sustained a cut over an eye and a cut on the neck, when the windscreen was shattered. She was attended by Dr W. A. Bird. Her injuries are not serious. The other car was a three seater in which three men were travelling. The bridge at Mill Creek is a one-way bridge, and it appears that each driver thought that the other was going to give the right of way.

Reserve Saturday, September 9, for the Wataroa Badminton Club’s third annual ball. Music by Marley’s Orchestra. Good floor. Excellent supper. Novelties galore.—Advt.

Standing invitingly in the grounds of a Mount Eden (Auckland) residence is an orange tree laden with fruit. S o inviting indeed is the fruit that on a recent evening some person nipped over the fence and sampled it. The resident was unaware of the intruder’s visit until next morning, when, gazing affectionately at the citrus tree, he noticed that here and there a juicy orange had been plucked from its stem. Further investigation revealed an upper set of false teeth on the ground. This was indeed incriminating evidence. The teeth apparently parted the company ol their owner with the pips of the oranges, which were consumed on the spot. Now the householder is keeping a wary eye for a man with his upper set of teeth missing, or with teeth of unusual shape, for the artificial molars which reposing underneath the orange trees were protruding in front In the goodness of his heart the resident is anxious to return them to then rightful owner.

The prolonged blast of a motor horn of powerful modern type startled people passing the Invercargill Post Office on a recent afternoon.. Many looked round, puzzled or startled, to see where the noise was coming from. It had been continuing for several minutes when the cause was discovered. A very small boy, his head scarcely coming up to the steering wheel, had been left in the car. Becoming somewhat bored he had found distraction by pressing his chubby hand on the horn button and keeping it there. Some schoolgirls tried to persuade him to stop, but he was superior to female blandishments and stuck resolutely to his purpose—he did not often get a chance to make such a satisfying noise. Then a passing polise-sergeant and constable stopped to see what was the cause of all the to-do. The arm of the law could not resist a grin when someone remarked. “There’s your man, constable; take him in charge!” But a few firm words from the constable did the trick; the horn-blower was subdued and silence was restored.

Draughtsmen are reminded that Drawing Sets and materials are always procurable at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. Here are a few of the lines stocked. Mathematical Instrument Drawing Sets 7/6 to £8 each. Drawing Boards wtih T. and Set Squares 16/6; Scale Rules 4/6 to 16/6; Parallel Rules 12/6 to 27/6; Drawing Pens 1/6 to 6/-; Drawing Papers 6d, 9d, 1/-, 2/- and 2/6 a sheet; Drawing ,Pins from 3d to 3/- a box; Set Squares 2/-, 2/6 to 4/6 a set; Protractors 4d to 5/- each; Drawing Pencils 3d to 6d each; Waterproof Drawing Inks, all colours, 9d to 2/- a bottle. —Advt,

“This is perfectly unique/’ said the magistrate (Mr F. H. Levien) in the Pukekohe Police Court, when Louis Raymond Handley, a farmer, of Glenmurray, wrote to the clerk of the court admitting having no warrant of fitness for his motor vehicle, and enclosing a blank cheque form to pay the fine on conviction. “Mr Handley sends an open cheque with no amount on it. Apparently it is a good one; it is a cheque from the Bank of New Zealand at Auckland and is signed L. R. Handley. The date is August 15In his letter he says: ‘As I will be unable to attend the court, I would esteem it as a favour if you would accept a plea of guilty for not having a certificate of fitness. I have enclosed a ceque to be filled in with the amount of the fine.’ This shows that he is trusting the honesty of the court,” the magistrate added. “In view of the circumstances the defendant will be convicted and ordered to pay costs.” the magistrate said. These were set down at 10^with 15s 6d expenses.

As a result of a proposal made by the Dominion Federated Sawmillers Association, the New Zealand Timber Merchants’ Federation has decided to support the formation of an organisation which will endeavour to combat lhe effect of propaganda in favour of timber substitutes and to further the sale and increasing use of timber. The details and financial commitments involved in the support of the activities of this organisation have not yet been finally decided upon but a campaign has been instituted m connection with the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition to advocate the use of New Zealand timber in as many directions as possible. It is proposed to avoid the necessity o setting up a separate organisation, and to carry on the activities of tne Timber Development Association with the aid of the machinery now avail-1 able in the respective timber merchants’ and sawmillers’ organisations. Arising from the desire of the Minister in Charge of Housing Construction to increase the kiln-drying facilities throughout the Dominion, joint action had been taken , with the Dominion Federated Sawmillers Association in order to safeguard as far as possible the interests, g. "hose engaged in the industry, seated the is- - of the advisory board to the annual'meeting of the New Zealand