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Greymouth Evening Star, 7 August 1909, Page 2

The Worksop dredge return for thi* ;{ week is 340 z 7dwt for 116hrs^

The final in t-he Club Hotel billiard tournament will be nlayed at eight o'clock to-night.—Advt. " ' ■■- A Reef ton paper is informed that an ".' option has been secured over the Kerx j Cross mine, Boatman's. " i%Jfe Mr J. Robinson of Dobson advertises- ijjjF 80 white leghorn fowls, incubator, bonebill, grit mill, etc., for sale. Piano and organ tuners and importers. —Orders for Webley, Sons and Gofton left with Messrs G. T. Moss and Co, will be attended to by Mr T. Webley.—Advt.

We remind our readers that Mr J. H. Price will deliver an address on Socialism in the Socialists' Hall, Hospital Street to-morrow evening. Everyone invited. ' During the quarter ended June 25th 1909, Buller exported 1280 ozs of gold valued at £4807. In the same period Inangahua exported 15,627 ozs valued at £59,093.

A meeting of sawmill and timber hands will be held at Kokiri to-morrow, when Mr J. Jackson (secretary of the- Westland

Trades and Labour Council) will deliver an address.

All the persons members of the West*' port Harbor Board have been re-appoin-ted for another two years, viz., Messrs Suisted, Foster, Greenwood, Griffiths, Corby, J. ColvinM.P., and the Hon R. H. Reeves M.L.C.

The West Coast Reps, which leave on Thursday next to play Buller at Westport on the 14th instant for the Malloy Cup, and Marlborough at Blenheim on the 21st for the Seddon Shield, will be selected this evening.

There is a demand in Westport for Westport Coal Company's shares at a very good figure, but holders are not inclined to let their shares go at the price. In the States Coal Mines account, tha item, proceeds of the sale of coal, £47,« 339 12s 2d appears. For purest drugs, chemicals, toilet articles, nursing requisites, photographic material, horse and cattle medicines, prescription dispensing, etc.. go to the Post Office Pharmacy, J. H. Keddie, chemist. Orders are executed with dispatch. Write or ring up 'phone No. 97. Tommy Burns, ex-heavy-weight champion of the world, has announced his intention of visiting New Zealand. A. cablegram received by Mr Will Jamieson, of Auckland, who will act as Burns* representative in New Zealand, states that he would arrive in Wellington about the middle of August. That Greymouth possesses goldsmiths of undoubted skill and art was evidenced by the handsome gold key presented to "Mr Alison at Brunner laet Wednesday evening. The key, which was of solid West Coast gold, was manufactured by Messrs Gilbert Bros, in their own workroom, and is a most creditable production of the jeweller's art. The sharebrokers of Greymouth, at a meeting held yesterday afternoon, decided to form a sharebrokers' association, which will meet twice a day, viz., at noon and at 3.30 p.m. Mr G. Henniker is secretary of the Association, the membership of which includes all the local brokers. In another column Messrs Thomas and Meßeath announce the continuanoa of their clean-sweeping sale, as their spring goods have begun to arrive and accommodation is required to store them, prior to their being displayed. Such bargains as they are offering now should cause a rush to secure them.

A very interesting and instructive address was given by "Mr G. K. Ward, dentist, to the members of the St. John Ambulance Nursing Division last evening the subject being the care of the teeth which was very much appreciated by all present. At the conclusion of the address a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Ward for his kindness in going so fully into a subject of so great importance.

"Gems of Irish Song," an album containing 64 of the best of the songs of Ireland, with pianoforte accompaniments. Price 3,'- each, postage 4d extra. Also "Irish National Songs," an album containing 17 songs of Ireland with symphonies and accompaniments for pianoforte. Price 1/3 each, postage 3d extra at B. Dixon's, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street, next door to the Public Trust Office.—Advt.

Mr Justice Denniston will preside at " the September sitting of the Supreme. Court in Westport, Greymouth and Hofcitika. Business set down for hearing at Westport includes a divorce suit and an - appeal from the judgment of Mr Rawson, S.M., in the case of Marsden (Mr Doogan) v. the Westport Coal Company (Mr Cottrell), an action for damages for loss of goods on the Denniston incline. The Court sits on September 25th. Postcard albums strongly bound in attractive covers to hold 100 ffijds at 9d and 1/-; to hold 150 cards 2/-. To hold 200 cards 2/-, 2/6, ®To hold 300 cards at 3/-, 3/6, 4/-, 5/-, 6/-, Bs. To hold 400 cards from 3/6 to 10/6 each. To h01d.500 cards 6/6 to 12/6. To hold 1000 cards 10'6 to 15/-, postage extra. Call and see them at B. Dixon's, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street, next door to the Public Trust Office.—Advt.

At a meeting of Directors of the Mont d'Or Company, the manager reported a good suppiy of water, which had caused a few small breaks in the races. Nevertheless he had managed to scrape up 187 ounces for tlie washing, with one line

of boxes untouched. An enquiry for shares in this company at current rates elicited no response. ' The shareholders are satisfied to stick to a good thing. The first and second prize essays for prizes given by Mr W. Rae appear in another column. To rectifv a misapprehension it may be said that tho competitors study their subject during the recess from school and the essays are then writ- !:••' simultaneously in the schoolroom under the supervision of the Rector and the writers are not then permitted to have any hook of inference or notes of any kind. Therefore, as a test of memory the two young winners are to be complimented on their achievement.

Ladies will find the Catalogjue of Samuel Peach and Sons, The Looms, Nottingham, a revelation as to the development of the artistic in Window Curtains and other decorative materials. In this catalogue an excepionally fine range is displayed of beautiful Draperies that assist in makine home attractive —Lace Curtains different from the old style and to harmonise with modern surroundings. We have just received a parcel of Messrs Peach's New Price Lists, and we advise our readers to call or send for a copy. Samuel Poach nd Sons make Curtains, and they have over fifty years' reputation at the back of every pair.

Alexander Lennie is still at the Club.— Advt.

Remember Saraty's midwinter drapery sale is now in full swing. Reliable bargains and goods of exceptional value obtainable at this store. Address—Next Whitaker'a, Boundary Street.—Advt. A time-saver is a money-saver! The self-filling "Efficient Fountain Pen" is both. One pull of vour finger and the pen is filled, ready for use. The nib is made of 18-carat gold. The price is within the reach of all. Only 6/6 each at B. Dixon's, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street, next door to the Public Trust Office.— Advt.

All good things come to an end, and the great sale before stock-taking at C. Smith's comes to an end on Saturday next. To make a special clearance before the end of the sale the prices are to be cut still further, and everyone who has visited the sale must know that if this is no the goods must be almost given away. It will pay you to call in, for everything offered is reiiable and up-to-date, and at these give-away prices you put money in your pocket nsteiad of out of it, on every purchase you make. Be wise and call in—it will pay you.—Advt. REWARD OF ORIGINALITY. Substantial fortunes are the reward of handy enventions. Simple improvements to articles of every day use provide a substantial increase in the inventors income. See the specifications and drawings are faulfless. Read 'Advice to Inventors." Post free. HENRY HUGHES, Patent Agent, Queen's Chambers, WELLING TON.