LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 December 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

When on Christmas Shopping bent, try Parkinson’s. —Advt.

Fruit Salad. —A dainty new confection ; a Pascall’s creation. Delicious fruit flavours.—24.

The proposal to produce Handel’s “Messiah” at Greymouth, put forward by Mr T. F. Savage, is receiving sat* isfactory support, and it is hoped to bring the scheme to fruition at an early date.

During the hot weather you can refresh by consuming ice cream, but you can only sustain by eating a few sweets. Good confectionery is 90 per cent sugar, and sugar is the finest tissue builder —therefore always ask for the purest—Pascall’s—46.

The Rirnu dredge washed up for a fortnight’s work for a return of 900 ounces, making approximately 1400 ounces for the month.—Press Assn.

When_ in Greymouth stay at the Hotel Dominion, sporting and commercial h'-use; one minute from Railway Station, G.P.0., and Banks. Superior service, excellent table. Papers delivered to bedroom with morning tea. Speight’s and Monteith’s Ales on tap. E. J. Kiely, Proprietor.— Advt.

The road to the South Tip head is now available for motorists, wishing for a run in quest of “ozone.”

For the bridge party, your guests will appreciate Pascall’s dainty new confection, “Fruit Salad.'—2s.

The amount of traffic in goods, timber, coal, produce, ’ and general merchandise through the Otira tunnel lor the weed ended to-day, was 11,950 tons.

Fruit Bon-Bons—For the theatre or after dinner use, these confections have a strong appeal. Ask for Pascall’s, the best. —23.

The through train service between Greymouth and Christchurch will run dally, except Sundays, from Thursday, December 16, to Saturday, January 8. There will be comiections with Hokitika, Rcefton and Blackball lines each day, except that on December 25 there will be no connecting trains between Blackball and Ngahere. On Friday, December 24, and Monday, January 3, relief mail trains will run between Greymouth and Christchurch. The public will be well advised to avail themselves of the Monday, Wednesday and Friday services, and also of the relief mail trains on December 24 and January 3 so as to avoid the congestion inseparable from ’ large numbers travelling on the regular train days.

Gifts for ladies, gifts for men, gifts for children, gifts for babies, gifts for everybody, at Parkinson’s.—Advt.

The Art Exhibition by the National Art Association, was continued yesterday afternoon and evening, and will be open again this afternoon and evening, after which the pictures will be sent on to Hokitika. The Exhibition has not been as well attended as was expected. It is hoped, however, that to-day’s attendances will show a marked improvement, as owing to the interest, such an exhibition should engender it would be a matter for regret were their discontinuance decided upon.

Dependable Qualities in Leather Goods. That has always been our aim and to-day we hold the name of giving the very best values in Ladies’ Hand Bags, Manicure Sets, Sewing Sets, Writing Folios and Cases, Toilet Cases, Purses, Wrist Bags, Wrist Purses, Gent’s Pocket Wallets, Gent’s Letter Cases, Brush Sets, and the hundred and one lines in Leather Goods. Then you may want books for presentation. Well, once again, we say that wo have the . largest stocks on the Coast to select from, and the lowest prices in the Dominion. Our window displays show but a small part of the large stocks we carry, so you are invited to come inside and inspect our large stocks of Xmas Gift Goods. You are- not asked to buy, you may have anything put aside till later, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street, Opposite Public Trust Office. —Advt.

The Secretary of the West Coast A. and P. Association (Mr C. H Rose.) acknowledges the following do tations to the Special Prize Fund:— Dunean I McLean, Ltd., £5 5/; A. C. Notting? ham and Son, Ltd, Christchurch, •trophy, £22/; Bank of New Zealand, £2 2; Chas. Begg and Co., Ltd., per A. E. Kilgour, £2 2/; Bryant, May, Bell and Co., Ltd., Wellington, £22/; Quill Morris and Co., Ltd., Christ - [church, £1 '!/; Aitken and Peters, ! trophy valued £1 1/; Manson and Co., trophy, valued £1 1/; Ring and Inkster, trophy valued £1 1; J. W. Chalk, trophy valued £1 1/j 5. B, White, trophy valued £ll/; D. M. Robertson and Co., trophy valued £1 1/; Patterson and Michel and Co., Hokitika, £1 1/; Leyland Motors Ltd.. Wellington, £1 1/; Pyne, Gould and Guinness, Ltd., Christchurch, £ll/; L. F. Hogg, trophy valued 10/6;; W. H. Boucher, trophy valued 10/6; T. Brown, trophy 10/6: J. Owen, trophy 10/6; Keating Bros., trophy 10/6; W. Fletcher, trophy 10/6: Economic Co. trophy 10/6: Kyle Bros, trophy 10/6.

Perfumes, puffs; cameras, xylonite, brushes, soap, etc., high in quality, low in price, at Parkinson’s. —Advt. The Conciliation Commissioner for the North Island (Mr. P. Hally) reported that an agreement had been reached at the conference between the representatives of the-Freezing Workers’ Unions, at which / he presided. It was agreed that a joint application be made immediately by the parties to the Arbitration Court for a new award to supersede the. existing award, which does not expire until June, and that if the Arbitration Court should amend, the rates bf wages, such alteration, if any, be made retro- ' spective, as far as possible to De\cember 1. It was also agreed that lhe I union fgioukl be instructed forthwith ' to accent engagement at all works.

All members of the Greymouth Muiricipal Band are requested to meet at the bandroom to-morrow ■ (Sunday) morning December 5; urgent?—W. D. Murray, secretary.—Advt. From the beginning of next year all I motor-cars plying for public hire from the various stands in Auckland City will require to be fitted with taxi meters of an approved type. It is understood the intention of the City Council is not to grant licenses until meters are so fitted. There are approximately 200'<motor-cars plying for hire in Auckland, and of these about 45 are fitted With meters. The by-law requiring all r cdrs to be fitted with meters from January next will not apply to. certain ■ cars operating only from private garages, the Coun- , cil, by special resolution, having exempted these. '' Xmas Gifts 2Q/ Worth for 18/; 10/ ! worth for 9/—A special inducement [ for you to buy now. Our large store . is overcrowded with Xmas presents. There you will find many suitable and ’ useful gifts for man, woman and ’ child. Xmas Concession Fair now on. l We give you a cash refund of 2/ for every 20/ spent. '• McGruer’s Headquarters for Xmas Gifts, Greymouth, 1 Reef ton and Hokitika. —Advt.

At thd Warden’s Court at Reefton yesterday, before Mr Meldrum, Warden, the following applications were dealt with: Victor Ernest McColl for renewal of two timber reservation certificates. Objected to by the Con T .servator of Forests. Decision reserved. William James Morris for renewal of timber reservation. Horace Albert Honey for renewal of coal prospecting license. T. Moore and T. Blackadder for ; renewal of coal prospecting. Adjourned.. John Henry Roberts for an ordinary prospecting license at Murray Creek over 63 acres. The South Rig River Mines Ltd., for a certificate of protection for a period of six months in respect of ordinary prospecting license No 5874. —Granted. David Stewart for an ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres at Blackwater: ■ George Basil Me Inroe for an ordinary prospecting license over 100 acres situate at Blackwater. —-Adjourned.

Something new and novel for the boys and girls. “The Mobaco,” “Building Sets” are most interesting and entertaining, calling forth the latent ingenuity and originality that is in every youth. Indeed, the adult may be as fascinated with this entrancing game that makes such a strong appeal to everybody. Made in five different sizes at 5/6, 12/6, 17/6, and 35/- each. Each part is numbered and mhde of strong durable material. This line is entirely new and worthy of your inspection. It makes the ideal gift for Xmas presentation. B. Dixon, Tainui Street is the sole West Coast agent.—Advt. : ‘

At a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court ”at Reefton yesterday, before Mr W. Meldrum S.M., judgment for plaintiff by default was entered in the following cases: —Joseph Nohra v. P. J. Higgins, costs 17/6; R. M. Hempseed v. W. Lines £27 6/4, costs £4 1/6; Harold Bros. v. P. Tobin £l2 7/7, costs £3 8/6d; J. Wills and Co. Ltd., v. F. Kent £5 13/11, costs £2 0/6. James Watt and John W. D. McKnight (Mr Patterson), sued the Inangahua County Council for £25, damages for a horse which ,was hired by the defendants from tfib plaintiffs and had to be destroyed as the result of being injured while being negligently used by the defendant’s servants. After hearing some lengthy evidence,' the Magistrate -intimated that the only points that concerned him related to proof of negligence, and the value of the horse. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £l2 10s and costs £7 4s. '/

Kilgour’s Special Reductions in Gramophones and Pianos for Xmas.—• Jedson Portable £4 10/;Pixie Portable, £3 15/; Jedson Table Model, £7 15/; Jedson Cabinets, £2o, ''£22, and £ 25; Light and Dark Oak Piano, d£SS; Witton and Witton Pianos, £65 and £?0; second-hand Piano, £25; Decca Portable £6 10s; Mis Master’s Voice Portable £ll 10/; Jedson Table Model £l5. —Easy tertns can be arranged.—A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. -A

A decision decided “certainly unbeatable value” 1000 pure linen TeaTowels 3 for 2/11; 1000 pure linen Glass - Towels 3 for 2/11, procurable only from C. Smith Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

So many customers leavfe their Xmas shopping to the last that railways, and boats become so congested that delay in transit is almost inevitable. Will you therefore please make up your order for Xmas gifts and prizes and let us have it; with the least possible delay. Thanking you in anticipation. A. E. Kilgour, 'Bookseller and Stationer. The shop'for presents and prizes.—Advt. '

Christmas Gifts for young and old. Fashionable ladies’ hand bags from 7/6 to 22/6; Decorations for/ Christmas trees etc. at 4Jd each; Large assortments of crepe de chine bows and ties in all the leading shades; Georgette and crepe de chine jacots in cream and coffee shades. The very latest in champagne kid gloves with fancy gauntlets. New lines of holeproof sak hose in shades of grate peach, champagne blush/ 1 French nude at 6/11 pair.—C. Smith, Ltd, Greymouth, The House for Christmas presents.—Advt.

> Kilgour’s for Toys.—Mechanical Motors Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 5s 6d, 7s 6d, to 15s; Mechanical Boats 2s, 2s 6d, 4s 6d, 7s 6d, to 20s; Aeroplanes 7s 6d to 12s 6d; Child’s Teiinis Racquet Is . and 5s 6d; Red White and Blue Windmills 9d each; Mechanical Engines Is, 2s 6d 3s 6d, 5s 6d, 7s 6d; Hornby Trains 35s and 37s 6d each.; Trams and Railways 5s 6d, 7s 6d, 12s 6d to 20/; Play Balls Is, 25,. 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d; Skipping Ropes Is, Is 6d and 2s 6d; Tinker Toys 2s 6d, 3s 6d to 7s 6d; Wooden Toys, Barrows, Engines, Horses, Carts, Double and Single Rockers; Choice‘Tea Sets Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 4s 6d 5s 6d to 12s 6d; Enamel Tea Sets 3s 6d, 5s 6d, 7s 6d to 10s 6d; Blocks is, 2s 6d to 4s 6d; Teddy Bears 3s 6d, 5s 6d, 7s 6d, 10s 6d, to 355: Dolls Is, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 6s 6d,7s 6d" to 35s;‘Toy Books 3d, 6d, 9d Is/2s, to 3s 6d; Child’s Tricycles 355, 77s 6d, 85s and 87/6.— Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, the Headquarters for Toys and Dolls. — Advt.