LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 8 November 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Minister of Housing, Hon. H. T. Armstrong, has intimated that tenders are being called for the erection of six State houses in the township of Richmond, Nelson. Men’s Sports Coats, Sports Trousers—all the newest shades —at best value possible.—H. Hamer, Kumara —Advt. Although ducks of the Indian Runner breed are not usually credited with having their emotions developed to any degree, an exception to this idea was forthcoming in Featherston last week. A motorist reports that as he was approaching the town, he saw a duck lying dead on the roadside. Another duck, probably the mate, was frantically trying to get responses from it. Every effort witd beak and foot to stir the motionless body was to no avail, and so all the live duck could do was to lie down beside its mate in despair. For your furniture and furnishings, latest designs and outstanding quality and values, you should make your selection from Harley’S, the direct manufacturers. Easy terms of payments arranged.—Advt.

The bird population at Cape Kidnappers has recently had an interesting addition, a penguin that was discovered nesting in a cave under the cliffs some weeks ago having hatched out one of two eggs on which she was sitting. The honorary ranger (Mr. D. G. Williams), who has been keeping a close watch on the unusual visitor during her stay, made this second discovery last week. The resentful attitude adopted by the mother, bird when he attempted to approach prevented him from getting a close look at the new arrival, but he believes the young penguin is robust and healthy.

A large selection of the latest in ladies’ Leather Handbags now showing at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. All the newest shapes and colourings and at prices that will defy competition. Prices range from 12/6 to 45/- each. Also new season’s stocks of ladies’ Carrying Bags in various sizes and popular colourings. Prices range from 12/6 to 21/- each.—Advt.

Cattle were responsible for a false alarm of fire at Pahiatua last week, when the brigade turned out shortly to answer a signal from the box at the sale yards. The alarm registered tne correct number of the box, and the brigade was on the scene in time to see the cattle responsible being driven into the sale yards. As on the previous occasion, it is presumed that the alarm was set off through the post being jarred by cattle passing between it and the sale yard fence. The Superintendent (Mr. W. Lawry) considers that the recurrence of such false alarms can be prevented only by the removal of the alarm box to a post on the other side of the road, and a recommendation to that effect will be placed before the x ire Board.

, We all run risks every day that are practically unavoidable. Who knows, for example, that the occupant of the next seat in tram, bus or train is not suffering from ’flu or something e>se that’s “catching”? And there may not be another seat vacant for you—so you just have to chance it. A great safeguard when travelling is to keep pipe or cigarette going. Tobacco smoke ! s a wonderful disinfectant. The tobacco should be of good quality, and whether for disinfecting purposes or pure enjoyment “toasted” is the best. It’s famous for its purity, flavour and aroma, and so comparatively harmless that even over-indulgence won't affect you. The toasting (manufacturer’s own process) is the secret. It is toasting that eliminates the nicotine and renders this beautiful tobacco safe The five genuine toasted brands, Cut Hug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverbead Gold and Desert Gold, are everywhere in evidence. Go where you will you’ll find them on sale. But be sure when buying you are getting the real thing. Imitations are worthless.—Ad vt,

The Liverpool State Mine was idle yesterday and will not work to-day-A shortage of shipping is the cause of the stoppage, but relief is expected to-day when the Kartigi arrives to load for Wellington. It is not yet known if the mine will resume work to-morrow. Referring to anonymous letters in the Taranaki Herald, criticising him, in the course of his New Plymouth address at the Workers’ Hall last week, Mr. F. L. Frost, M.P.,said he wondered if they were part of a paid propaganda against the Government. He had read in a Labour paper of a propaganda fund in England to fight the New Zealand Government, but he did not know if it was true. Gisborne mercantile houses received advice last week from an Australian fencing wire manufacturer that as the Australian Government required the whole of the factory’s fencing and barbed wire output, no supplies would be shipped to New Zealand. The supplies of black wire for hay bales is also in very short supply,, a serious matter with the hay-making season just approaching. Owing to the New Zealand Government’s heavy requirements, roofing iron nails and lead-headed nails are practically unprocurable, and there are no indications when supplies will be available. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given by Mr. G. G. Chisholm. S.M., at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Greynoutb yesterday in the following cases:—Max C. Hunter v. Charles Watson, £2B 13s sd, costs £4 Is 6d; M. E. Spiers v. Les Husband, £2 6s costs £1 8s 6d; Jessie Kinnaird v. Sep. Williams £2 ss, costs £1 3s 6d; F. D. Whibley v. M. Sheldon £6 14s, costs £1 l(7s 6d; Despatch Foundry Co. Ltd. v. William Robin Nahr £6, costs £1 14s 6d; A. Sutherland v. Martin £1 17s 6d, costs 8s; James V. Martin £1 17s 6d, costs 8s; James 6d, costs 8s; J. J. Anisy v. E. Sheehan £4 16s 6d, costs £1 8s 6d; S. A. Ni Sullivan v. J. Waddell and A. C. Dryden £l2, costs £3 2s Od; W. D. Taylor v. Henry Neame, £1 Is Od,' costs 8s; Harley and Co., Ltd., v. R. G. Honey; £1 19s lOd, costs 17s; same v. E/C." Toohey, £2 4s 6d, costs £1 3s 6d. On a judgment summons, H. Arthur was ordered to pay Hallenstein Bros. £9 Is 6d and solicitor’s fee 15s 6d, in default nine days’ imprisonment, warrant to be suspended as long as he pays £1 per fortnight, first payment on January 9 1940.