LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 15 September 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Arrested for drunkenness, a first offender was fined 5/- in flic Magistrate’s Court at GirymoutJi, yesterday. before Mr. ,1. M, Runt, J.P.

No better value anywhere than at Harley's the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values—no advance In price—Buy now.—Advt.

Last week, freight hauled through the Qtira Tunnel from west to cast amounted to 13,293 tons as compared with 12,536 tons in the corresponding week of 1936 and 11,323 tons in 1935.

Twin lambs, one of which had four ears, eight legs, one eye, and a mouth at the front of the head and another eye and mouth at the back, were born on the property of Mr. A. B- Taylor, Clvdebank, Wairoa.

Post Free, 16/6 pair.--17 pairs, size nine, Men’s Chrome Boots; worth 22/6. Satisfaction or money back.-— H. Hamer, Kumara. Best value in Westland.—Advt.

It has been announced that, the electrical generating plant which the Government is establishing at Dobson, for operation by Diesel engines, is expected to begin the production of power towards the end of next month

Two cases of tuberculosis comprised the notifiable or infectious diseases in the West Coast health district last week, whilst there was also one death from tuberculosis. There were fourteen eases reported in Canterbury, namely seven cases of scarlet fever, two cases of diptheria and septic abortion and one each of tuberosis, pneumonic influenza and puerperal fever. There were three deaths in Canterbury, two from tuberculosis and one from pneumonic influenza.

■ Fiberkane Lunch Cases 1/-, 1/6 to 2/6. Fiberkane School Book Cases 2/3, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 each. Leather School Bags 7/6 to 15/- each. Leather Carrying Bags 8/6 to 14/6 each. Fancy Cloth Carrying Bags 1/9, 2/6 to 4/6 each. Leather Straps 9d, 1/-, 1/6. 2/- each. Leather Luggage Labels 1/- each. Best values are at B. Dixon’s Lid., Tainui Sl.—Advt.

A Cook Strait Airways ’plane made a flight direct from Greymouth to Palmerston North yesterday morning, it having being chartered for the flight, between Nelson and Palmerston North by a passenger from Hokitika, Miss Richardson, who desired to reach Palmerston North quickly. This is the lirst time that a service ’plane has flown direct from Greymouth to a North Island air port.

“ff the top half of a mountain could be suddenly cut off it would tend to rise again,” declared Dr. K. E. Bullen, lecturer in mathematics at the Auckland University College, in an address to the Auckland Astronomical Society thc other night. He said that., likewise if a sulliciently great weight were placed on it, it would sink to an appropriate level. It could be shown mathematically, however, that the earth could not possess a mountain exceeding about six miles in height nor an ocean exceeding six miles in depth. Thus, Mount Everest was close to the maximum height thcorretically possible.

The two Hungarian table tennis players. Szabados and Kelen, who are touring New Zealand after a .successful tour of Australia. avII! arrive in Greymouth by the Christchurch express on Saturday next and will be accorded a civic reception by trie .Mayor, Mr. W. Meldrum. That evening the visitors will play matches against each other and singles and doubles against Stantan and Brown (of Dunedin), South Island doubles champions. Thc tinals of the West Coast championships will also take place at the tournament, which is to be held at the Drill Hall.

Book your orders for I lie Xmas Numbers of ‘'The Auckland Weekly”, “Christchurch Press", “Free Lance”, "Otago Witness". "Christchurch Star", and “Tuis Annual" now. Sample sheets to hand show each to be outstanding numbers of merit. Illustrations in black and white and colour of New Zealand Scenic beauty spots, etc. Price is 2/- each. Postage extra. From B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

A cold southerly change which set in on Monday, continued yesterday, when temperatures were down to winter level. Early yesterday morning a severe thunderstorm, accompanied by vivid lightning passed over Greymouth, but no damage is reported. The rainfall for the 24 hours to 9 a.m., yesterday was 103 points, but during the day only moderate showers were experienced. Gardens which have come on well during the recent spell of warm spring weather, have been damaged by the heavy rain, which otherwise was a relief to industry on the West Coast. The heavy showers averted the possibility of a shortage of water for power purposes, particularly in Westland Power Ltd’s area, where the long dry spell was causing serious concern. Dredging operations, which also had been carried on under difficulties, will now have ample water available, for the fall in the higher country was considerable. Snow has fallen on the ranges, and the Arthur’s Pass road had a coating of several inches yesterday morning.

Just back from “Blighty” he blew in to see his old pal, the tobacconist. Soon they were talking of old times. Presently he said: “Is the New Zealand tobacco I remember so well still to the fore?” “How long have you been away?” queried the tobacconist, Twelve years, and believe me I’ve travelled some since then!' “Why yes,” said the tobacconist, “toasted’s” going stronger than ever! in fact the live blends, Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold are reckoned best sellers.’ “My hat. Let’s have a pound of my old favourite, Cut Plug No. 10,” said the returned wanderer, “I’ve never found its equal.” "It has no equal, if you ask me,” said the tobacconist, “it’s in a class by itself, it’s toasted. Why the manufacturers, the National Tobacco Company, now own works covering four acres. They’re running a really important industry.” “Good on them! At that rate they’re helping to keep New Zealand on the map!” ‘they sure are!” said the tobacconist, ana with a hearty hand-grip they parted. ,

Thc tenders of Messrs Stewart and Sons (meat) and G. 14. Preston and Sons (fish), for supplies for the Grey Hospital for Ihe ensuing three nionths, were accepted at last evening’s meeting of the Board. In answer to the Chairman (Mr. J. Smeaton), lhe House Manager (Mr. A. J. Fraser), staled lhal there was an all round price increase for both commodities.

A gas cooking demonstration will be held next Thursday evening at 7.30 in tlic B'-rough Gas Departments Showrooms. -Advt. In less than four months, a total oi I.IGG motor drivers licenses have been issued by the Greymouth Borough Council’s Traflic Inspector (Mr. H. Lane', in comparison with a total of 1.172 for the whole of the 1936-31 licensing period. There arc still a number of motorists, however, who have not renewed their licenses, and who would be well advised to do so. Before Mr. N. V. Lovell, J.P., in the Magislvale’s Court at Greymouth, yesterday, a ,15-xear-old hoy was charged that, on September 3. at Blenheim, he forged a cheque for LT9 ‘los Od, and caused il to he acted upon as genuine. On the application of Senior Sergeant E. Quayle, accused was remanded to appear at Greymouth on Friday. It is understood that other changes are pending. Harley and Co., instructed by Mr James Kerr, will sell on the premises. Tainui St., at 2 p.m. to-day (Wednesdav), this desirable property together with thc dwelling thereon; also the ■whole of the household furniture and effects. See auction advertisement.— Advt.

A Wanganui Rugby football enthusiast wrote to Auckland for board to enable him to see the final test between New Zealand and the Springboks. The friend to whom he entrusted inquiries as to how good the prospects were replied in the following strain: "Trust to the old footballer’s motto —come up, kick high, follow through and trust to luck.”

Mr. A. H. T. Rose, F.S.M.C., F. 1.0. (London) representing Procter’s Ltd., Opticians—Christchurch will be on the Coast for the next nine days. Intending patients can see the dates of his visit to their town in advertisement in this issue.—Advt.

It is reported that the bookings for the Railway Department’s excursion trains to Christchurch, from the West Coast at the week-end. are satisfactory, and only 25 seats remain on the first train, which leaves Greymouth at 1.53 a.m. on Saturday and leaves Christchurch on return to Greymouth and Ross at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Bookings on thc other train which is to serve Greymouth and Inangahua, has not been so brisk.

As from to-day, the Placement Division of the Department of Labour at Greymouth, is to be accommodated in new offices, in thc Midland Chambers, Mackay Street, the building having been remodelled to suit the staff of five. 'Die oflices in Mark Sprot’s buildings, vacated by the Placement Division, are to be utilised by the Employment. Division of the Department of"Labour, which already occupies offices in the same building.

Photograph Albums 0.l the latest styles and in all sizes from 1/- to 8/6 each. Stamp Albums 1/-, L'6, 2/6, 3/R 5/G. 7/6. 10/G. to 21/- each. Autograph Albums 1/-. 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6. Io 5/6 each. Cigarette Card Albums 1/- and 2/- each. Post Card Albums 1/-. 2/-, 2/6 to 9/6 each. Packets of Foreign Stamps 3d, 6d. 9d, to 8/6 each.. Large selection of single stamps. Stamp mounts 3d to Sd Ii packet, at 13. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

Four exceptionally fine' 2-year-old pedigree bulls have recently been acquired from thc North Island by. Messrs F. G. Williams and Sons. Wehek;i, and Messrs C. and L. Gibb, of Waiho Gorge, both Avell known South Westland 'breeders, and fatteners. Three of these are Foiled Herefords from .Mr, F, E, Humphrey’s "Wilencote” Stud, which, is the pioneer stud for Polled Hereford cattle in New Zealand, and the fourth, a Polled Angus, from Mr. Mclntosh's stud. The above were purchased through Messrs Dalgcty and Co., Ltd., and the prices paid run to as high as three figures. It is gratifying to see stock of this type being introduced to the West Coast and a consequent improvement in our beef breed should be the result.