LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 April 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Among the soloists in the Cantata “Olivet to Calvary” which is being rendered in the Trinity Church on Good Friday evening are Miss Hopgood, Messrs Harley, Lawn, Hadlnnd, and Nelson. —Advt.

The. usual holiday transfer of holidajr makers commenced this morning, the outward express taking 247 passengers. The inward express this afternoon brought in four hundred. Dainty shoes for dainty darlings. — L. Patent 1-bar medium low heels; L. Patent 1-bar, tan and light collar. 23/6; L. Patent 1-bar, crocodile inset, 28/6. Up-to-date footwear for up-to-date people at Chalk’s Boot Emporium. —Advt.

According to the prospectus of the Kaitangata Coal Co., the directors could not proceed to allotment until 40,000 shares were taken. Well over that number are now subscribed and the allotment made. Next Tuesday the mine will be opened and it is hoped to have it in full swing in the course of a few days.—Press Assn.

Please note the winter is coming on. New striped pyjama cloths in Ceylon striped flannelettes, 36in. wide, 1/6 and 1/11 per yard. Now showing at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt.

The monthly return of the number of motor vehicles in New Zealand was made available by the Minister for Internal Affairs (the Hon. Mr Bollard) The return showed that at the end of March the registrations had reached the total of 162,341. The return for the North and South Islands is as follows: —North Island —Cars, 65,470; trucks, etc., 15,774; cycles, 19,186; total, 100,430. South IslandCars, 40,443; trucks 7072; cycles, 14,396; total, 91.911.

The new goods have arrived at McGruer’s and Fashidn’s very latest garments are marked at lowest sale prices for speedy clearance. Ladies’ and children’s woollen cardigans, suits, jumpers, velour coats, repp, frocks, hosiery, gloves, etc. No old stock. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt.

Owing to the day of the Reefton Races, Wednesday, April 27, being also the date- of the Borough elections, arrangements have been made by the Railway Department, to dispatch the race train from Greymouth on that day at 9.30 o’clock in the morning instead of at 9 a.m. as previously advertised, in order that electors who desire to visit the Reefton races, can have the opportunity of recording their votes prior to leaving Greymouth.

We buy in bulk, and are therefore able to offer you “Rowntrees” delicious chocolates at 3/- per lb at the O.K. Marble Bar, where the good drinks are. Corner Mackay and Albert Street. —Advt.

The staff and patients of the Grey Hospital were last evening, treated to a concert programme by the Grey Municipal Band and local performers, which was much appreciated. Prior to commencing the programme, Mr A. McMaster, the conductor of the Band, said the band was always glad to visit the Hospital, and do something towards the entertainment of the patients. Later, the Matron thanked the Band and those who had assisted it, and Mr L. Saunders the or-

ganiser, for the treat given to the

patient; It is intended to give a similar function in the Old People’s Home next. Tuesday evening.

Seasonable lines for Easter: —Wedding invitation cards, with envelopes, 2/- and 3/- a box; Bridesmaids bouquet holders, 4d, 6d, 9d each; Paper cake decorations, 6d a box; Paper cake frills, all colours, 4d, 6d, Bd, 9d each; Paper. D’Oyleys, all sizes, 6d, 9d, 1/a packet; Paper serviettes, 9d and 1/a box; White Prayer Books 4/6, 6/-, 8/6, 10/6 each; Wedding cake boxes 6d each, 5/6 a dozen; Confetti in packet or tube, 3d each; Colored streamers in packets, assorted colors, 6d, 7d, 9d a packet; Bridesmaids’ flower baskets 2/6 each. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Since the Now or Never Art Union fiasco, there have been sheaves of letters to the city and provincial press (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent). Quite a unique aspect was presented by another dissatisfied investor, who stated that he purchased a ticket on the closing day of the Now or Never Art Union, filled in the duplicate butt and sent it to the secretary, enclosing a stamped and addressed envelope for acknowledgment. He received no reply,, but yesterday, in his own addressed envelope, got a notice for the Last Of All Art Union. He therefore asks how when there are two distinct secretaries, a stamped envelope sent for a specific purpose, comes to be used for advertising a different lottery, and also whether in the circumstances, his ticket did actually participate in the Now or Never ballot.

Lines in artists’ material we stock. Show card papers, in all colours, 6d a sheet; Show card water colours, 1/6 a bottle; Show card brushes 3d to 3/6 each; Canvas for oil colors 10/6 a yard; Wooden stretchers, all sizes, from 3d to 1/- a stick; Oil color brushes from 3d to 3/6 each; Oil color tubes from 8d to 2/-; Water color brushes from 3d to 2/6 each; Water colors, in coin shapes, 3d each; Cakes 6d each, tubes 6d each; Sketching blocks 2/6 to 6/- each; Palette knives 1/9 to 3/6 each; Palettes 2/6 and 3/6; Empty paint boxes 7/6 to 17/6; Pen painting powder 9d a box; Glistine 1/6 a box; Stencil outfits 10/6 a. set. For black and white work: Charcoal, 6d a packet; Charcoal paper 4d a sheet; Charcoal flaxtive 1/9 a bottle. All artists’ goods at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

During the quarter ended March 31, 232 plaints were entered at the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court, the amount sued for being £3220. The number of cases heard was 157, the total amount claimed being £2508, and the total recovered £1730 16/-. Fees amounted to £155 19/-. There were six sittings of the Court. During the same period 23 males and 2 females Avere arrested. Of the twenty-five sittings of the Police Court, eighteen were presided over by the Magistrate, and seven by Justices of the Peace. Summonses issued totalled 164, including nine juveniles. Twenty-six judgment summonses and three distress warrants were issued, and one warrant' for committal. Eighty-one summonses and other processes were served by bailiffs within a mile radius, and 43 outside that area. Ten warrants were executed. Fees totalled £54 4/- and fines £B2-5/-.

When in Greymouth stay at the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and commercial house, one minute from Railway Station, G.P.O. 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.

We have been specialists in things pertaining to music for over 40 years, and therefore know what the pub’ic require. We have the widest range of pianos, Broadwood, Collard and Collard, Steinway, Lipp, Bell, Sa Ines, Uollinson, Barnard—the best that can be 15®ilt. We stock the best gramophones, “His Master’s Voice,” prices £ll up to £7O. The only instrument tb it gives the true tone value of the bass and treble in its production. We hold the largest and most varied stock ofc records, songs, sheet music, and accessories, and we can send you a tuner at a moment’s notice. The Bristol, Tainui Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

Otira is still the popular rendezvous for East Coast excursions. To-mor-row, two excursion trdins are to be run from Christchurch, and on Saturday, the Kaiapoi- Friendly- Societies have arranged a further excursion to there. ■ . • - . •

Large range of new dress flannels, Kasha flannels in plain and check designs, new prices, 2/6, 3/3, 3/9, 5/6, 5/11, 6/6, per yard.. Now showing at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.— Advt. ; ........ ;

The secretary of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce some time ago took up with the Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department the matter of the difficulty of distinguishing between 3’s and s’s as printed in the Telephone Directory. At a recent meeting of the chamber it was reported that a promise had been given that more easily distinguishable type would be used in future issues.

New shipment of infants’ wear, including cot blankets, pram suits, flannelette and flannel barras, Winceyette petticoats and gowns. Woollen hats, caps, bootees, rubber pants and feeders, coats, fancy socks, etc. All thrown into the Fire Sale at bedrock bargain prices. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt.

Ronald, the 14-year-old son of Mr Winston Churchill, who accompanied his father to the Vatican on the occasion of his recent audience, brought back to England a much-prized gift from the Pope. This a blessed medal of gold in a special case bearing the Papal arms. The audience with Mr Churchill lasted about half an hour, and his son was admitted to - the Pope’s presence for the last five minutes.

Inspect our display of Easter Eggs, Novelties and Fancy Boxes of highclass chocolates. The best in town. Try our O.K. mixture 2/- per lb. Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar (next Keating 8r05.,) Mackay Street. —Advt.

Pastime games for winter evenings. “Flight Round the World,” “Bom Bird,” Steeple-chase,” “Tiddlewinks,” “Snakes and Ladders,” “Red Indian Shooting Game,” “Highwaymen,” “Mount Everest,” “Ludo,” “Bl’nd P’g, without any eyes.” Price 2/-; postage 4d extra. Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Hazard, price 1/-; postage 4d extra. Obtainable from -A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.

The latest records: —“The Prisoner’s Sweetheart” and “My Dream of the Big Parade,” by Burr; “The Prisoner’s Song” and “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain,” by Kingsley; “Without You” and “Always,” waltz songfe; “Ukulele Lullaby” and “I Care for Him and He Cares for Her,” Trix sisters; “Pal of My Cradle Days” and “That Little Old Sweetheart,” songs; “You Forgot to Remember” and “Wildflower and Bambalina,” American duettists; “Rigoletto,” foxtrot, and Bert Ralton’s “Maori Hula Medley,” Orchestra. Price 5/-. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Latest novels at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —“The Drums of Doom,” by Binns, 6/-; “The Brigand,” by Edgar Wallace, 3/6; “Sandy and C 0.,” by Ellison, 3/6; “Kirtsy of the Manse,” by Boland, 6/-; “The Great Brighton Mystery,” by Fletcher, 2/6; “The House of Secrets,” by Horler, 2/6; “Gabriel Samara,” by Oppenheim, 2/6; “The Benevolent Liar,” by Norton: “The Story of the Cowboy,” by Hough, 2/6; “King Charlie,” by Baxter, 2/6; “Pride of Tyson,” by Max Brand, 2/6; “Tali' Timber,” by Goodchild, 2/6; “Peggy,” by Seamark, 2/6; “The Red Mass,” by Williams, 2/6. — Advt.

Wedding cake boxes, 5/3 per dozen;' Confetti 4d a packet;Marking Ink, 1/-; Cake Bands, all colours, 6d. band; Horse Shoe and Slipper Confetti 6d a packet; Paper Streamers 2/9 per dozen; Paper Serviettes and d’Oyleys; Baking Cases 4/6 per 1000; Jam Pot Covers 6d a packet; Postage Stamp Albums from 1/-; Typewriter Paper, Carbon, Ribbon, Rubbers, Duplicator Paper; Mathematical Sets, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 10/6 to 35/-; Exquisite Pads, all shades, 1/- each: with envelopes to match 6d a packet: Dennison Crepe Paper, all shades stocked; Dennison Booklets: How to decorate, How to make paper flowers, etc. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.