LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 March 1940, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“Heart of the North,” at Barrytown to-night.—Advt.

There were no enlistments for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force at Greymouth yesterday.

Ratepayers who wish to avoid an extra ten per cent, on current rates will pay them before 4 p.m. on Monday next, the 18th March. —Advt.

The first draft of men of the Second Echelon, now In camp at Burnham, will arrive to-day to commence their final leave. Further drafts will continue to arrive during the next few days.

Picture Books, Prize Books, Standup Books, Panorama Books, Bumper Books, are available in a great variety and all at the old prices at B. Dixons Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

A London cablegram stated that Mr Herbert Pickering, of the Royal Deaf Schools, Manchester, has been appointed principal of the School for the Deaf at Sumner, Christchurch. He will deport in May.

Men’s Sports Trousers: A sample lot newest shades, from 19/6, 22/6, 25/-. Post free—H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

The express from Christchurch did not reach Greymouth until after six /o’clock last evening. Th*" express was 'delayed at Arthur’s Pass owing to a ’ break-down in the electric locomotives operating the Otira Tunnel, a further deiay being due to the necessity for slow speeds between Otira and Jacksons.

A large selection of boxed Table Games on sale at B. Dixons, Tainui Street. All the latest productions as well as all the old favourites. Small size, heavy board, 1/- each, larger size heavy board 2/- and 2/6 each. Very large size 3/6 and 4/6 each. Other Games in larger sizes, 5/- to 10/6 each. Your inspection is invited. —Advt.

The Mayor (Mr. F. A. Kitchingham) presided at a meeting of the Greymoulh Recruiting Committee last evening, when arrangements for Hon A. Hamilton’s recruiting meeting next Monday evening were finalised. It was decided to hold the meeting in the Town Hall at 8 p.m., and to request the Territorials, Returned Soldiers, Municipal and Pipe Bands to parade prior to the meeting. Mr. Hamilton will arrive on Monday’s express from Christchurch.

There’s many w spot one wowfl like to be in these warm days, bu„ one worthy of a visit is the picnic ground and sports ground at the Teremakau. Campers and visitors can also avail themselves of splendid swimming and fishing facilities, and to complete the outing there would be nothing more refreshing than a reviver at “Drum McMeekan’s Tramway Hotel, where all brands of ale, wines and spirits etc., are of the best. —Advt.

Greymouth experienced bleak conditions yesterday morning, when the “barber" and overcast skies combined with a temperature of 47 degrees, the lowest recorded since the Spring, gave residents the first feeling of the approaching Winter. The temperature was the lowest recorded in the Dominion yesterday morning, except at Arthur’s Pass, although Christchurch experienced four degrees ol frost overnight. Sunny and calm conditions followed the cold thermometer reading in the morning, but last night there were indications of rainy conditions this morning.

The popular host at the Tramway Hotel, Taramakau, “Drum” McMeekan would give you the top brick off his chimney if you really needed it! There| a hearty welcome always awaits all: good folk, and besides there is every! facility for campers, with picnic and, sports grounds, and ideal swimming’ and fishing localities. And then there is a refreshing glass of ale ana ';he best of cuisine, under the per-| sonai supervision of Mrs McMee*' 1 *. 1

The Secretary (Mr. W. H. Parfitt), was also instructed to endeavour to have the meeting broadcast by Station 3ZR Greymouth.

“Heart of the North,” at Barrytown to-night.—Advt.

In four days last week freight hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east amounted to 8,584 tons. This total represented a considerable tonnage for such a brief period. In the corresponding week of last year, the total was 13,694 tons, and in 1938, 14,313 tons.

Another tragedy has occurred in the newly-born leopard family at the Auckland Zoo. A few weeks ago the mother of the three cubs accidentally lay on one and killed it. A second has now met its death through the mother crushing it when dashing about her cage in terror during the severe storm early last week. The third cub is in good health.

Men’s Sports Coats: A sample lot, all sizes, newest shades, 35/-, 40/-, 45/-. Post free. Exceptional value. —H. Hamer,- Kumara.—Advt.

Whilst engaged at his work at the Liverpool State Mine yesterday, Michael Grenich a miner aged 42 years, was struck by a falling piece of timber. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital suffering from a fractured left shoulder. His condition is satisfactory.

A warm tribute to the many courtesies extended by the Board’s staff, was paid in a letter received by the Grey Hospital Board last evening from a sister of a deceased patient. The letter mentioned particularly the consolation received by frequent communications during deceased s illness.

This will again remind ratepayers that the penalty on current rates owing to the Greymouth Borough Council will be enforced if not paid by 4 p.m. on. Monday next, March 18. Pay before then to avoid penalty — Advt.

The statement that prices were practically the same on the average, was made by the House Manager (Mr. A. Fraser), at last evening’s meeting of the Grey Hospital Board, when tenders were being considered. For the ensuing three months, the following tenders (the lowest in each case) were accepted —Meat: Stewart and Sons; bread, James Nimmo; fish, The Norcasa.

Greymouth’s gift of an iron lung from Lord Nuffield is expected to be received here shortly. Advice that this modern medical appliance had been shipped to New Zealand was received at last evening’s meeting from Dr. M. H. Watt, Director General of Health, who advised that the only costs to the Board would be port charges to England and transport in New Zealand, the Shipping Company having provided free freight from England to New Zealand. It was decided to make the necessary arrangements for delivery in Greymouth.

A collection of photographs and a steel fragment from the nose-cap of one of the Graf Spee’s llyinch shells are souvenirs of the River Pla.e battle brought home by Ordinary Seaman H. H. Napier, a son of Mr A. A. Napier, of Napier. In addition to 120 photographs depicting a sailors life at sea he has photographs of phases of the battle with the German pocket battleship. These, however, are still on board the Achilles. He will not be permitted to take them oi his ship until the end of the war or such time as they may cease to be considered of value to the enemy.

Games for Evening Chessmen 5/6, 6/6, 8/6, 10/6 to set. Draughtsmen 1/-, 2/ -, 2/6 a set. Dominos, double sixes, 1/3, 1/6, 1/a, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, and 3/6 a set. Chess and Draughts Boards 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/- 2/6 each. All British made, procurable at B. Dixons, Ltd., Tainui Street.—Advt.

More than £2,200 was paid in rates to the Greymouth Borough Counci on Monday, and again yesterday, but over £3,000 per day\from last is required before all rates will be paid on the due date, Monday next. Ratepayers are requested not to delay their payments until the last day or two, in order to avoid delay and inconvenience. They are reminded that the Borough office will be closed on Saturday.

The Ross School picnic was held at Greymouth yesterday, over 50 children, under the charge of Mr Loney (headmaster) making the trip. The children make their headquarters at Victoria Park, spending the rest of their time visiting various parts of the town, the Grey wharf, and the shipping operations being a centre of great attraction. The children left for home by the evening train after a thoroughly enjoyable day.

A mauve light, burning brightly on the summit of Mount Victoria, attracted attention in Auckland one night last week, and many people were puzzled to account for this unusual signal. The Air Department s control officer at the Auckland flying boat base, Flight-lieutenant G. R. Canavan, explained that it was the signal that night flying was in progress above the harbour. The machine engaged was the flying boat Aotearoa which was being flown by the first officer Mr W. J. Craig, as. part of his training as a relief commander.

The increased demand for tobacco reported everywhere by “the trade, ’’ is one of the most hopeful signs that things are “looking up,” and that the clouds are beginning to roll by at last. Tobacco is one of the last commodi ties to be seriously affected by oad times, and one of the first to benefit when times improve. Another point observed by tobacconists is that smokers are becoming more discriminating in their choice of the weed. Some of the old-fashioned brands are finding less favour than of yore. The modern demand .is for something with a really choice flavour and an appealing aroma. Coarse, rank tobacco is not much fancied now. Our well-known toasted brands, so delightfully pure, so thoroughly enjoyable, and so harmless (the result of toasting) have educated and refined the public taste. Hence the general preference for Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. Sweeter more fragrant, or more soothing to' baccos cannot be had. They are not manufactured. Of course they are imitated. So beware ! —Advt.