LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 19 March 1941, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Last week, freight hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east amounted to 15,292 tons, compared with 17,037 tons in the corresponding week of last year, a decrease of 1,745 tons. In 1938, the corresponding total was 15,591 tons. Borough ratepayers- Do not overlook payment of your rates before Friday next, March 21. Advt. When he fell from a height while at work at Blackball, Mr Wilfred Heyward, aged 41 years, married a mine deputy residing at R.oa, suffered injuries to his shoulder. He was admitted to the Grey River Hosp-ta., yesterday. His condition last evening was reported to be satisfactory. Special Showing Ladies Shoes Navy, Tan and Black; all priced under 20/-. View’ the windows. —H Hamer, Kumara. —Advt. In order to give motorists more Oi the roadway, a surface coating of tar and sand has been laid down on Tainui Street east, and the twenty-foot track which extends from McGlashan’s Garage to Heaphy Street will be available for cycle traffic. Traffic Inspector Lane was busy on Monday diverting cyclists to this portion of the road, but it was evident that many people did not realise the significance of the Inspector’s direction. The use of this part of Tainui Street by cyclists should result in improvement in traffic control in this thoroughfare.

For that well-groomed look a faultlessly man-tailored suit is what is required. Call to-day and be fitted at White’s Corner, Your Fashion Centre. —Advt.

A feature of the Juncheon adjournment at the Home Guard parade on Sunday was the fact that the Mayor (Mr F. A. Kitchingham) was in the fatigue party to provide refreshments and served the remainder of the company. Under the direction of Colonel C. E. Butcher, the Greymouth Home Guard, with the Karoro and Cobden Platoons, were trained in tactical manoeuvres at the Omoto Racecourse. Colonel Butcher, with Major Williamson, acted as umpire, and gave constructive criticism of the exercises as they were carried out.

The need for more effective ventilation of the Greymouth Town Hail has been demonstrated again during the performances of ‘Gianasheen’’ this week. With the blackout, all of the windows facing Mac Kay Street are screened and closed, with the result that there is practically no fresh air in circulation in the hall. The result is a most uncomtortable time for patrons, particularly during the present hot spell. Several shows for patriotic purposes are planned for the near future, and the time seems opportune for the Borough Council to make some alterations to the hall, so that patrons may be enabled to see shows with a deal more comfort than the present extreme minimum.

Malte an appointment for the Elmar cameraman to take baby’s photograph or the family group in your own home. There is no charge. This offe r is for 14 days only. Make an appointment now at Kilgour’s, or after 6 p.m. ’phone 50.—Advt.

An incident in last Friday’s blackout in Greymouth is worth recording. Members of the police force paid, visits to the various business premises, giving helpful advice and making suggestions to the occupiers of those shops not complying with the regulations, and in the m«jority of cases the calls were appreciated. Not so, however, in one instance. In this shop a screen across the entrance was suggested and the ide?, was readily put. into practical shape. A satisfied policeman left for his next call and in the space of a few moments the enterprising (?) occupier removed the screen, and then —business as usual. There was just, one .hitch in the whol c scheme; tr higher official of the police force was a most interested spectator from a point of vantage directly opposite the offending promises. No doubt the screen will now become a Permanent fixture.

The need for a public warning to visitors to ocean beaches against handling any unusual-looking canister they might find washed up on the shore was suggested by a member of the Paraparaumu Home Guard during a discuss : on at a recent parade. It was pointed out that a mine migm be washed up on any of the beaches and if tampered with by inexperienced persons grave results might follow. He thought a public warning should be given by the Govern-' ment that in the event of anything resembling a mine being found ,the fact should be reported at once to the nearest police station post oilice to enable them to get in touch with responsible officers. Another member said he had seen a warning notice in ' a post office, but others wh 0 visited the post office daily said they had not noticed it, and agreed that a more effective warning was desirable. The officer in command thought the suggestion was a good one, and under-' took to pass it on.

on Friday Even' the. visit to New Zealan<F*Bf the American Naval Squadron has apparently not been unduly noticed by some. In one of the very fine scenes In “Glanasheen,” where an American luxury yacht is the centre of attraction, a large lifebelt at the back of the stage proclaims the yacht to be “H.M.S. Good Fortune.” it has been suggested that the passing of the Lease and Lend Bill by the United States Congress, and the announcement that more United States naval vessels are being sent to Britain, led the artist to conclude that the Empire ought to take over the whole American Navy, Including, apparently, some of Its yachts. “You don’t ’arf enjoy yer pipe, do yer?’’ said the ’bus driver, with a grin, t 0 the chap alongside. The “fare” smiled. “You can gamble on that,” he said, “and you’ll win.” “Smoke a lot, don’tcher?” queried the ’bus driver.’ “Oh, about half a pound a week.” “Lumme!” said the driver, “if I smoked that much I reckon I’d soon be where they don’t smoke. Three ounces does me.” “It’s not so much the quantity as the quality that matters,” said the "fare.” “I ' smoke toasted myself—Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead)—and you can smoke toasted all you want. It can’t hurt you. The toasting cleans up the nicotine. Oh yes, there’s several brands. There’s five: Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Ccvendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. The two last make the best cigarettes you ever smoked.” “I’ve often heard tell of this here toasted,” said the driver, “and blow me if I don’t git some. I want a change, anyhow'.” “You’ll never charge again once you’ve tried toasted.” said the “fare.” as he got down. —Advt.