LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1927, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Full bins resulted in the idleness of the State Mine to-day. Work will probably be resumed on Monday.

The new electoral districts as arranged by Commissioners, appear in a supplementary “Gazette,” and are approved by the Governor-General. — Press Assn.

Two articles now for the price of one. Great Half-Price Sale begins Saturday, August 6, at McGruer’s. Room must be found for new shipments. We sacrifice profits and costs in order to get. a general clearance. McGruer’s, the leading drapers, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

A first offending “drunk,” who was arrested in Mackay Street last night, was this morning convicted and fined 5/-, the amount of his bail, by Mr A. Naylor, J.P. Senior-Sergeant P. J. McCarthy stated that defendant was a. stranger to Greymouth.

Join A. E. Kilgour’s Club and receive 10 per cent, discount. You pay in what you like and take out goods to the value you put in, less 10 per cent, discount. This is a great opportunity for saving money to purchase your Christmas presents. Start now to save. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer, Gramophone, Piano and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Nine out of ten retailers at Greymouth, when questioned, usually describe business as “dead”, and money as “very tight.” There appears to be no lack of funds for amusement purposes among the people, however. So far this week, for instance, despite increased prices for admission, the Greymouth Opera House has been crowded on three evenings, while a matinee was also well attended.

Fancy art needlework requisites and all material for working the latest in this fascinating and remunerative pastime may be purchased at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Made-up articles ready to work; articles already commenced and paper transfers in all sizes and latest designs. Full stocks of all colors and shades in Macrame Twine, fine or coarse. Materials and sets of accessories for the new Silkart work. Agents for Madame Weigel’s Cut Paper Patterns. —AdV

Mr J. S. Langford, of Westland Power Ltd., has returned to the Coast in connection with the hydro-electric scheme for North Westland. The Company was the successful tenderer for the balance of the plant offered by the Mines Department from the Government water races at Kumara. In order to afford employment to the men put off from the maintenance of the water races where, under the Mines Department, the Company is arranging some small contracts to continue the employment of the men in the meantime.

The new season’s boxed stationery is now showing at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. There are over 100 Utew designs in fancy shaped boxes decorated with the latest floral designs and colorings, containing dainty quality paper and envelopes in all colors and shades. The values offered are wonderful, the prices range from 1/- to 37/6 each. See the special window display of these goods now showing. Any of them will be reserved until wanted on payment of a small deposit.—Advt.

In the House yesterday afternoon (telegraphed our Parliamentary correspondent) Mr Seddon asked Mr Coates, Minister of Railways, whether his attention had been direct 3d to the dangerous? condition of the engine sheds at Greymouth. He asked whether anything could be (lone expeditiously to improve ths position, and to prevent the possibility of mishaps. Mr Coates replied that he would see the people of Greymouth were not inconvenienced. Material for the work mentioned by Mr Seddon was on the job, and the work would be completed without delay.

When in Greymouth stay at the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and commercial house, one minute from Railway Statiou, 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.

The Municipal librarians reported at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, that the number of books issued during the month of July was 2063, and the number of uew books placed on the library shelves was 20.

The number of stock dealt with at the Greymouth Municipal abbatoir during last month was follow:—Cows 26, bullocks 169, sheep 501, lambs 30, pigs 16, claves 17. None were condemned as unfit for human consumption. The total fees collected for the month was £lll 0/9.

Nearing closing date of Winter Sale. Ladies’ Trimmed Millinery, usually 15/6 to 39/6. All to be cleared at less half-sale price at 5/11 each at C. Smith’s, Ltd., Cash Drapers, Greymouth. —Advt.

The Rewanui school was totally destroyed by fire at 8.30 o’clock last evening, with all its contents —even to the “strap.” When the secretary of the School Committee (Mr A. Fisher) passed the building about 8.15 pan. on his way to the mine, there was no sign of fire. It is believed that the outbreak may have been caused by a defective chimney.

Saturday. August 6th, and following days, double value for your money. Great Half-Price Sale at McGruer’s. A desperate clearance of all winter goods; half- price tables in every department. See the windows. Astounding bargains in household drapery and wearing apparel. McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

The Wellington Waterside, Union, through its President denies that Carter’s (vaudeville) properties were held up through the refusal of the men to work. He says that this luggage was so stowed .that under no circumstances could it have been reached before 10 p.m., but owing to the perishable goods being on top, the employers ordered the men to knock off for fear of damage by rain. —Press Assn.

Tf tired and disinclined for a proper meal! McGavin’s Oatnialt Stout is what .you need. Contains all the strengthening qualities of everything that is pure. A glass of this whole some stout brings the blood back to the digestive organs and the appe tite revives. All- hotels stock it. Bottled by Griffon and Smith, wine and spirit merchants, Greymouth.Advt

“I know they do it,” said Mr W. Caldwell, at the "Buller Hospital Board’s meeting on Tuesday evening discussing the question of people handing things through the fence to patients. One night I saw a chap push a bottle of port and a bottle of beer through the fence. But you can bet the patient did not get it.” Mr E. R. Fox: “I wondered why Mr. Caldwell was looking so well.” Mr Caldwell: “Oh! it was four years ago.”

Kilgour’s for general stationery:— Account Books and Office Requisites, Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Cash Books, Analysis Books, Typewriting Paper, Typewriting Ribbons, Typewriting Oil, Brushes, Duplicating Paper, Manifold Books, Pen and Pencil Carbon, Typewriter Carbon, Account Sales Paper, Files, Receipt Books, Exquisite Writing Pads, 1/-; Pembury Bond Writing Pads, 1/-. All obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseilef and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

The Ruahine arriving at Auckland yesterday, brought 116 assisted immigrants. most of whom are exempt from the temporary stoppage, having mothers, fathers or relatives already here, or otherwise do not come under tiie present , restrictions. They are described as very happy, healthy people, and include 43 children, majority of men and women being in their early twenties. Those bound for the South left last evening.—Press As-.:n.

Useful lines:—Tooth Brushes, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, to 3/6 each; Brilliantine Ashes of Roses,-1/6; Ashes of Roses Rouge, 3/-; Ashes of Roses Talcum Powders, 1/6; Johnstone Baby Powders, 1/6 Three Flowers. Outfits, 2/6; Piver’s Powder, 3/G, 4/6 to 8/6 a box: Ashes of Roses Perfume, 5/6; Ashes of Roses Powder, 2/6; Ashes of Roses Vanishing Cream, 2/6; Fancy Boxes of Soap (Lilac, Rose, Wallflower), 3/9 pe- box. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

As a variant, to the “fish” story, a Greymouth resident provides a story about ducks, which has the added merit of being true. The proud possessor of six fine ducks, the resident made their welfare a special duty, and one of the first calls in the morning was the duck headquarters. A tragedy occurred one night recently. Only two survivors could be found, and a search revealed that a cow had “roosted” on four of the ducks. Overlaid!

There are now 800 titles in the “Everymans Library” series of books comprising books of history, fiction, theology and philosophy, biography, classics, essays and belles lettes. Oratory, Poetry and Drama, Reference, Romance, Science, Travel and Topography. Strongly and daintily bound in colored cloth covers that are rare value at the small price of 2/6 each. A full range of this line is now oppn for your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Lists will be sent on application.—Advt.

A well known Otago representative footballer was the principal actor in a little comedy enacted in the wool and skin store of a leading Dunedin firm of stock and station agents, says the the “Times.” About 10 o’clock, the nightwatchman, imagining he heard someone moving about inside the store, telephoned the manager and the police, who arrived post haste. The police took up their posts at every possible exit, whilst the manager brought reinforcements in the shape of the footballer and another employee from the company’s office, which is a few doevs away. Very cautiously the door was opened, and the three went inside, and began to search the building. Two of them found nothing, but the footballer’s luck was in. In the dusk he could just dimly discern the form of a man, and after a patient stalk, he sprang, and with a mighty tackle, brought the figure down. It was not till he had almost twisted its head off that he realised he was vigorously throttling the life-sized model of a shearer which used to be a prominent exhibit in the company’s stall at the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition.

We have been specialists in things pertaining to music for ovef 44 years, and therefore know what the public require. We have the widest range of pianos, Broad wood, Collard a.id Collard, Steinway, Lipp, Bell, StaU*-, Collinson, Barnard —the best that can be built. We stock the best gramophones, “His Master’s Voice,” prices. £ll UD to £7O. The only instrument that gives the true tone value of the bass and treble in its production. We hold Qte largest and most varied. stock of records, songs, sheet music, and accessories, and we can send yqu a tuner nt a moment’s notice. The Bristol Taiuui Street, Greymouth.— Advt.

The following reply has been received by the West Coast A. and Pi Association from the Minister of Agriculture; in reply to a letter asking from an allocation in connection with the Government grant of £BOOO for Herd Testing. “I duly received your letter in regard to the allocation of the Government subsidy of £BOOO for herd-testing and 1 note what you say in support of your suggestion that a portion of the amount should be used in your district. In reply I have to inform you that the conditions under which the susidy will be distributed have not been finally settled, but a further communication will be addressed to you in due course.” We delight in offering tempting bargains. For instance, ladies’ black kid Gloves, usually 7/6 and 8/6, now .1/11 pair- ladies’ plain black cashmere Hose, usually 3/11, now 2/11 at 6. Smith, Ltd., Cash Draper, Greymouth. —Advt. .