LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 November 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reefton, superior accommodation, and booking office for Newman Bros.’ motor services to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim. — Advt. . The farm owned by Mr T. W. Maloney, at Raupo, has been sold to Mr John Brown of Kopora, at a satisfactory priceA 1924 (electric model) 7.-9 h.p. “Hailey-Davidson” motor cycle, with side-car' chassis, has arrived in Greymouth, and is on show at 17 Mackay Street. Messrs G. S'. Cray and Co., sole West Coast agents for these famous* machines, will be pleased to show and explain the latest improvements to anyone interested in motor cycles.—Advt. Granity residents have just erected in the library a memorial to the boys who left Granity and took part in the Great War. It comprises white and grey marble, with dark slate background. The unveiling will take place shortly. Those in want of good stationery, fancy goods, and books of all, kinds, should visit W. Reid’s Arcade, Mawhera Quay. The prices of everything are the cheapest in town. — Advt. It is understood that a motor service from Greymouth to Hokitika, and vice versa, will be instituted next month, in opposition to the train service. The motors will cover the journey in an hour and a half, and it is stated that the fares will compare favourably with those of the railway.

Now on. Special Big Bargain Sale of surplus stocks, including the new season’s goods. Every article from every department marked down to bedrock. This is a big and busy bargain sale. Come down early. McGruer’s (Westland), Ltd., Greymouth. —Advt. Look before you leap! A watersider at Westport who was in the habit of using his boat a good deal at nights tied it up beside the steps (says the “News”). Going down one evening recently, he stepped into the boat there and made his usual couple of strides to get into the stern and found himself floundering in the water. Some one had removed his boat and left a shorter one in its place. Made for better service—Kilgour’s sport equipment. Everything for tennis. Special Practice Rackets, 10/6; the Wonder Racket, 14/6 ; the Champion Racket, 19/6; the Mascot, 25/-; the Britannia Racket, 27/6; the Überoi Racket, 30/-; Philip Mead P.M.B. Special, 55/-; Philip Mead Aberoi Service, 65/- ; Racket Presses, 5/11 • Ayre’s Champion 1923 Tennis Balls, 36/- dozen; P.B.C. Hardcourt Washable Tennis Balls, do not become heavier when wet, 39/- dozen. A. E. Kilgour sells it for less. Advt. “What’s the use of the Minister of Railways inspecting the West Coast lines when he" travels by a fast spe-

cial train?” enquired a bored commercial traveller yesterday, as the ordinary train wended its weary way from Hokitika to Greymouth. H the Minister had to travel by tins train, instead of his own, he would probably see that an improvement was made in the service.” The Xmas Numbers of the “Auckland Weekly,” “Auckland Bretts Annual” and the .“Weekly I ress •ire very attractively illustrated Z y/a/ Your friends nt Home will appreciate receiving them. ihe next mail leaves on November 10 so secure and post your copies now from B Dixon, Tainui Street. The puce is 2s a copy. Coloured supplements are given away with each.—Advt. If. was but natural tli.it an I ®* pC A 1 .. enced New Zealand lanner like Mi Adam Wilkie should have been pa - Ocularly .i>iterested /n the <agi>< ; > ; tural and pastoral pursuits of Ce many when on his recent visit to that country (says the Wanganui Hu. )• Ho described it as a 'beautilul y cropped country,” all the way throu h from Cologne to Hamburg I e principal products appeared to be barlev, rye, potatoes and silver beet and Mr Wilkie was greatly impressed with what he saw. xne holdin A; ■wore as a rule very small, compared with the farms in New Zealand .1 acres being regarded as a. very ail area, and the absence of fences was a distinctive feature. The fa ™s were as a rule worked by the fannlies of the owners or lessees, and Uie land was what might be termed intensively cultivated. About 50 miles from ITambov" the allotments were principally held for dairy farms, and Mr Wilkie was greatly interested m (he nragn i lieieu t herds of I'riesians , he saw en route.

The hotel to stay at when in Greymouth is the Royal, close to the Railway Station. First-class dining-room with every attention. Booking office for Newman’s Motor Service. —Advt. The Minister of Public Works stated at Ross yesterday that he originally intended to include the Franz Josef Glacier in his present tour, but sufficient time was not available. However, lie hoped to revisit the Coast next year, and would then make the trip to South Westland. Cutting merely aggravates your corns. Six applications of Progandra will actually remove the corn, root and all. Apply according to directions. Money refunded if not satisfied. 1/6 everywhere or post free from Barraclough’s Pty. Box 1247, Wellington. —Adi t. 178 During the trip to Ross yesterday, the Hon. J. G. Coates several times made enquiries regarding the comfort of the Hon. J. Grimmond, ALL. Ci Despite his 80 years, however, Mr Grimmond was to the fore all day, and, in fact, offered to assist the Minister in any way he wished, i “Don’t worry about a young fellow like me,” said Mr Grimmond; “I’m ■ all right!” 1 A poor opinion of the reliability of women drivers of motor-cars is appar1 ently held by the Hon. J. G. Coates. . During his inspection of the Teremakau railway bridge yesterday, he said ■ that the installation of a warning bell would probably have a different ef- ' feet to that intended. If a woman L driver was on the bridge when the > bell signalled the approach of a train, > she would very likely lose her nerve, . stall the car in the middle of the L bridge, and finally jump into the ]. river and commit suicide! A book for everybody. “Enquire 5 Within Upon Everything” is the most 3 famous book of domestic reference in S the English language. It is a new / edition, enlarged and brought fully [ up-to-date by experts. This, the i 113th edition, completes the enormous 1 publication of one and a-half millior copies. Bound in strong cloth covei -1 A r*r\z-»rl nnnov 14* IC QTvl/AT),

and printed on good paper it is splendid value at 3s a copy. Postage free from B. Dixon, Tainui Street.—Advt. An interested visitor to the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting at Addingfon yesterday (telegraphed our Christchurch correspondent) was Professor J. Cossar Ewart, Professor of Zoology, of Edinburgh, who is now in the Dominion on the invitation of the Minister of Agriculture. Speaking to a reporter, the professor said that he had enjoyed himself at the meeting. He had seen a trotting meeting in America some time ago, but considered that the sport hero was conducted on a more systematic basis. By the knowledge the public had of the sport, he added, he woudl not have been surprised to learn they had been taught about it at school. Remember your friends at Home. A Christmas Card costs little but it conveys a lot to those far away. The next mail for the Homeland leaves at the end of this week, and will reach there in plenty of time before Christmas. Christmas cards, post cards and stationery of the newest _ styles await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. Ten candidates, mostly pupil teachers, reported at the Town Hall last evening for the St. John Ambulance Association first aid examination. The Mayor (Mr W- H. Parfitt) acted as supervisor, and the examiner was Dr. J. W. Mcßrearty. During the course of lectures Mrs Drake acted as demonstrator, and the interest she displayed in their progress was much appreciated by her pupils. One girl, in fact, showed such practical appreciation that she cycled on each lecture evening from a settlement nine miles away, and back again, and did so again for the examination last evening. Mrs Drake is confident that % the stout-

hearted young lady, who was an apt pupil, will gain high marks. Our Lay-by System is in full swing at our Toy Department. Our store is crowded with the latest and most up-to-date Toys of every description. Our clients will be delighted and surprised at the immense display. They await your inspection. Be sure to visit the Doll Department. Remember only six weeks to Christmas, and already we are rushed. We have the stocks, and prices are the lowest. You are sure of prompt and courteous attention at A. E. Kilgour’s Toy Department.— AdvtThere ‘was no cause for complaint regarding the speed of at least one train on the Greymouth-Hokitika line yesterday, but that fact was explained by the presence on board of the Minister of Railways and the heads of the Department, including the General Manager. The train was a “special” of two cars, and left Greymouth at 9.58 a.m. Stops were made as follow: —Teremakau bridge, five minutes; Kumara Junction, 12 minutes ; Chesterfield, one minute; and Awatuna, one minute; total stops, 19 minutes. Hokitika was reached at 11.5 a.m. The journey was thus done in 48 minutes actual, travelling time. After a brief halt at Hokitika to inspect the alterations being made at the station, the journey was continued and Ross reached at 11.40 a.m., the train being exactly on schedule time.

Only six weeks to Christmas. Gift and prize, books at Kilgour’s direct from the publishers. Never before have we had the pleasure of showing our clients such a variety, and the prices are much lower this Christmas. We have the latest and the best annuals: “Chums,” “Boys’ Own Annual,” “Girls’ Own Annual,” “New Zealand Boys’ Annual,” “New Zealand Girls’ Annual,” “The Empire Annual,” “The School Girls’ Annual.” Books for adults, boys, and girls, await your inspection; also prompt and courteous attention at A. E. Kilgour’s, Up-to-date Bookseller and Stationer. —Advt. The bene (I is of a municipal bank were urged by Mr T. Bloodworth at a meeting of the Auckland City Council (relates the “Herald”). In Great Britain, especially in Birmingham, said Mr Bloodworth, he understood not only were these banks of great value to the municipality, but of much beneft to the citizens, and -were paying 2 per cent, and even 3 per cent, on current accounts. He suggested that this scheme be looked into the banking associations were taking heavy toll of the country. The Mayor while expressing his interest in the suggestion, pointed out that any such move on the part of the council would be quite unauthorised in the absence of an amendment to the Municipal Corporations Act. Our advice to all men is get in •nrly with your Christmas suit order. By doing so you not only give us plenty of time for making, but you will get a better selection of tweeds. Price still going down. Suits to measure. All wool. Everything guaranteed from 85/- up. C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers.—Advt.