LOCAL & GENERAL.

Western Star, 6 April 1920, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The price of milk in Riverton has been advanced about 33A per- cent, per quart. The rise is general.

The Hon. J. G>. Coates, who represents an Auckland constituency, has taken over the portfolio of Minister of Public Works.

A syndicate is taking: over the Glrand Hotel, Dunedin, fromi Mrs Mandel, the lessee. Mr A. A. Paape, the present 'manager, is resigning,

The phenomenal’floods in the North Auckland district last week are attributed to a cloudburst, which is not an uncommon experience in Central Otago. Nelson borough passed a. by-law restricting motor speed in a certain road to’ twelve miles an hour. The Magistrate held that the by-law was unreasonable and void.

Although the races were River top’s Easter 1 attraction, there were many who wended their way hithef to enjoy a respite from business at the seaside, and r the out-of-doors conditions were such that they did not fail to enjoy their brief sojourn at the seaside. There are still a large number of visitors at The Rocks and in the town. The Seventh Regimental Band (Riverton District) under Sergt-Major Bpptpr played at the Riverton Races. Jji was their first appearance in uni‘ntiij, and they lookedi neat and smart. Their I T ,us *‘ f was much enjoyed hy the large concourse, «» d man T fi, >^ isbic references were matt? to the pi ogress made by the band, which tfJU ho both stimulating and gratifying to the members and their painstaking and capable conductor, pn Sunday afternoon the Band rendered, a programme of music from a vantage point at the south end of the bridge, to the delight of a large number of listeners.

An agitation has .been .commenced for the formation of a railway up the Glutha Vaifey,

When releasing the Grand Jury at the sitting ol the Supreme Court in Masterton, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) eaid, “ You’ll no doubt be very pleased to be relieved of this work. Especially in these days, when the thought of work is a very great evil to everybody,” concluded his Honour with a smile.

A sensational return has been received by a Waipori mining syndicate from some stuff lying between the two reefs in their claim, hitherto considered debris and thrown away. On concentration and analysis (states a Dunedin correspondent) it gives a gold value of over £2OO a-ton.

“And that’s the man who’s done it! ” said an irate lady figuring in a maintenance case at the Magistrate’s Court last week against her husband. “Yes, that’s the man —that mongrel there.” “ I hope you are not referring to me,” said Mr O. S'. Thomas, who was defending 4 the lady’s husband, and had by some mischance come within the sweeping radius of the complainant's waving index finger.— Sun.

A visitor to the thermal regions seldom leaves without purchasing some reminiscence of Rotorua (writes a correspondent of the N.Z. Times). Articles made of delf with views of the district are usually carefully packed away, and on arrival at his distant home the purchaser makes the discovery that the articles have been made in Germany. Thousands of postcards are sold annually at Rotorua, and| there are apparently many thousands to be sold—the stock appears to be limitless. These cards with photographs—plain and coloured —of Maori maidens, thermal activity and pictures of the sanatorium grounds bear the words “Made in Germany” on the space set aside for the stamp. A visitor enters a shop, selects the picture post card he desires, little dreaming he is purchasing German goods, as the address side of the cards is carefully turned away from him while they are being placed in an envelope. Later -he discovers what he has done, and becomes so annoyed that he cither tears the card) to pieces or goes back to the shop and has a heart-to-heart talk with the proprietor, but tbe satisfaction is a poor one.

A young woman was arrested) on Sunday and charged with the theft of a number of articles from Ruth Johnstone and appeared before Mr Jno. Geary, J.P., on Monday. On, the application of the Police, she was remanded to Invercargill to appear before the magistrate on, the 10th, when further charges will be made.

. Readymade suits, which sold in Christchurch at £2 10s. are now ticketed at £1 10s and £5.

South Island potato growers are concerned about the continual rise in the cast of sacks, and a conference is to be held to discuss the matter with a view to concerted, action being taken.

Messrs Burns, Philp and Do., of Australia, have acquired valuable freehold properties in Wellington with a view to the establishment of their business in New Zealand—that of wholesale dealers.

The Otago Daily Times says Dunedin wants something stronger than water and they also want something more exciting than a water loan proposal to arouse their inteest. A poll of electors on the proposal to raise £162,0(10 was defeated by a. three to one vote.

Wellington raihvayraen are) said to be opposed to a general strike until a third issue has been voted in, viz., re-opening of further negotiations.

Another Commission is to be set up by the Government. It will consist of seven persons empowered to enquire into; the Otago and Southland land tenures.

On the visit of the Prince of Wales Guards of Honour of Returned Soldiers will parade in mufti, without arms or equipment, but wearing medals or medal ribbons. As far as possible these Guards should consist of Main Body men. The Prince is to be presented with the badge of the Returned Soldiers Association in gold.

Where a new valuation has been Land and Income Tax Act, 1916. The owner need nob return that in the Land and Income Tatx Act, 1916, the Commissioner of Taxes will accept, for the purpose of assessing land tax, the unimproved value placed upon the property by the owner himself if the owner considers that his property is worth more than the value fixed by the Government at the last valuation.

There passed away at Orepuki on Saturday a former resident Of Riverton in the person of Mr Harry Finn. He leaves a widow, who was a daughter of tile late Win. Gunn, Riverton, and family of two sons and three daughters.

• Mr A. A. Campbell, the well-known etationmaster at Thornbury, retired on superannuation on Wednesday, having completed some thirty years’ faithful service, half of which period has been spent in his just-vacated position. “ Men may come and men may go, but 1 go on for ever.’' Many a time when passing; tlic Thornbury station the above quotation has come to the mind of the writer when seeing* the well-known face of Mr Clampbell on the station, but Mr Campbell has at last given way to- the younger generation. With an everlasting dread for the .safety of school children, ho deserves the thanks of many parents for keeping an eye on, and sometimes sternly rebuking, them as they often got into mischief as children will always do. Mr OalmipbelTs task has been a fairly hard one, when the rush qud bustle of sometimes three and four trains were passing the station, coupled with his cate for everyone's safety, but he has carried it through well and 1 conscientiously, never, as far as wo can remember, having experienced an accident of any kind. His face will be missed by many whose journeyings carried them past Thornbury, but ho will have thp consolation of a life’s work nobly done.

The beet of order prevailed amongst the large concourse of visitors during the Easter holidays, perhaps) the largest in the history of the town—and the police report was most favourale not one arrest being made for drunkenness*. There was a complete absence from accidents to mnr the holiday. old and respected resident of flii& district passed away at Christchurch in the person of Mrs S. Instone aged 65 years. The deceased lady who was a daughter of the late Jas. Ireland spent her early life in Riverton and endeared' herself to a huge circle of friends. As a teacher in the Riverton school her former pupils held her in the highest esteem, her kind and sympathetic nature and deep religious faith endearing one and all to her. She leaves a family who have risen to eminent positions. V Have you seen the elaborate display of Ladies’ Millinery at the Progressive Stores? The 'Selection, offered here is one of the best. All the newest and becoming styles are here in abundance, and at remarkably low prices. Sec our large Showroom display, and if we have not what you want we can make it for you. Exclusive models, all shapes and shades, value at 25/6, 29/6, 35/- to 45/-. Beavers in black and colors, from 55/-, 65/-, 75/-. Velours in black and colors, splendid values at 27/6, 35/-, 67/6. Matrons’ Black Toques, 22/6, 25/-, 47/G. Semi-trimmed in Felt and Straw, 14/6, 15/6, 16/6, 18,6 to 27/6. Felt Shapes, all Shades, 5/11, 8/11, 12/6 to 19/6. Straw Shapes, 5/H, 9/H, 14/6 to 27/6. See great display of Feathers and Mounts at 1/-, 1/li, 2/6. Also special values in exclusive and distinctively smart Blouses, Costumes, Coats, Furs, and JerseysAll alterations to Costumes and Coats free of charge; Inspection invited at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill and Gore.—(Advt.)