LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 December 1927, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Don’t worry over your Xmas Cakes. Place your order with Herb. Moore. Advt.

During the hearing of a case in the Magistrate’s Court at Lower Hutt, Sergeant Reid asked a witness what experience he had had with men under the influence of liquor. “I was a taxi-driver for five years,” replied the witness, “and I can say that 50 per cent, of the men I drove were the worse for liquor.”

Linoleums, 27in., 4ft. 6in„ 6ft., 9ft. and 12ft. wide. Direct from the world’s best makers. Unique designs; astounding values. S. Burnett White, Lino Specialists. —Advt.

The fourteenth motor car to be stolen and burned since last April was discovered in Ascot Avenue, Mangere, on Thursday afternoon (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent). Mr William H. Doubleday, owner of the car, missed it on Wednesday evening, when it was removed from outside a petrol station in Great South Road, Ellerslie. The car was severely damaged by fire.

We have just received a new shipment of twenty rolls of Nairn’s Linoleums, in all widths, from 3ft to 12ft wide, in new and exclusive designs. Call and inspect. C. Smith, Ltd., House Furnishers, Greymouth. —Advt.

The civic reception to Mr L. S. Amery, Secretary of State for the Colonies, arranged to take place at Greymouth on Monday afternoon, will necessarily be of a brief nature, as Mr Amery and party will immediately resume their journey by train to Reefton. They will be met on arrival from Hokitika by the Mayor (Mr J. W. Greenslade) and prominent citizens, and will be conducted to the Town Hall. Business people are requested to close their premises from 3.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Sensational offer of Xmas gifts at loss than they cost us. Ladies’ and children’s handkerchiefs, in fancy boxes, selling off 1/4, 1/10. 2/8 and 3/11 a box: embroidered runners 1/8 1/11J and 2/10 (Mich; embroidered scalloped edge pillow shams, sidling off 3/8' and 4/11 each: embroidered supper cloths, selling off 2/4. 2/land 4/11 each. Closing down very soon. McGruer's, Greymouth.—Advt.

Appearing at. Stockton Bankruptcy Court at Cockfleld, Durham, a coalminer, James Dickinson, attributed his failure to the fact that his income from unemployed benefit was not sulllcient to maintain his position as an overseer and chairman of the parish council. Ho admitted having taken money from the funds of a working men’s club, of which he was treasurer. A deficit of £196 was found, but as he promised to pay the money buck by instalments, the club refrained from taking criminal proceedings. (JIN* cial Receiver: Why did you steal? Dickinson: To maintain my position in public life, of which 1 was promt Official Receiver: I call it swank.

When in Grey mouth May 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.

This evening the Greymouth Municipal Band will play a programme in the main streets, where a collection will be taken for a young man who was injured while helping at the Band’s recent carnival..

Herb. Moore is taking orders for Xmas Cakes (all kinds). Phone 250. —Advt.

The amount of goods carried through the Otira Tunnel, including coal, timber, produce and general merchandise, for the week ended today, was 9003 tons, being an increase of 716 tons, as compared with the total of 8287 tons for the corresponding period in 1926.

We lose money on every article offered here. Ladies’ good quality English make Cashmere finish hose, ip new light shades, selling off 1/4 pair; ladies’ Lisle thread and pure sijk gloves, in white, black, grey, brown, selling off 1/- pair; lajdies’ Sateen bloomers, selling off 1/10 a pair; good quality cretonne, selling off lOd a yard. McGruer’s, closing down, Greymouth. —Advt.

, “This is the last meeting for the year,” said Mr J. McLean at yesterday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He extended to all members the heartiest greetings of the season. They had had a. very successful year, and he hoped that during the coming year they would be ahle to record an improvement in tho coal and timber industries.

Xmas gift goods at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street: —Ladies’ and gents’ Dressing Cases, 10/6 to 75/-; Writing Folios and Cases, 10/6 to 70/-; Manicure Sets, 2/- to 35/-; Sewing Sets and Ladies’ Companions, 2/6 to 35/-; Gent’s Pocket Wallets, 2/- to 25/-; Ladies’ Bags and Wrist Purses, 2/to 21/-; Ladies’ Handbags, 5/6 to 40/-; Music Cases, 7/6 to 21/-; Gent’s Brush Cases, 5/6 to 60/-; Ladies* Brush Sets, 15/- to 55/-; Writing Outfits, .2/- to 3/6; Propelling Pencils, 6d to 2/6; Pen and Pencil Sets, 2/- to 6/-, Bath Salts, 1/3 to 7/6; Photo Albums, 1/- to 21/-. Best values are here. —Advt.

Mr Harney made a very interesting find yesterday (says the “Westport Times”). When stumping, he found under a stump a “nest” of half a dozen fish in the soil. The largest of the fish is about four inches in length and the smallest about two and a halt inches, and about as thick as a man’s small finger. They have large heads and a long, round body, and broad tail. They do not resemble the eel very much. When found, they were quite dark in colour, and apparently dormant, but on being put into water became very lively, freely swimming about and their colour became much lighter and almost mottled in appearance. Mr Harney brought these, strange fish into the school to allow the pupils to see them and arrangements have been made to have them sent on to Wellington.

Charming Gift Books.—“ Chums” 16/6, “Boy’s and Girl’s Own Annual,” 16/6, “Tiger Tim” 8/-, “School Girl’s Own” 8/-, “Wonder Books” 8/-, “The School Boy’s Annual” 5/6, “The School Girl’s Annual” 5/6, “New Zealand Boy’s and Girl’s Annual” 7/6, “Collin’s Annual” 6/6, “Motoring by Land, Sea and Air” 4/6, “Nelson’s Chummy Book” 6/6, “Picture Show Annual” 6/6, “Little Dots’ Annual” 4/-, “The Oxford Annual for Tiny Folks” 5/6, “The Oxford Annual for Boys” 7/6, “Little Folks”' 6/6, “Empire Annual, for Boys and Girls” 7/6. Largo range of prize books. Special discount allowed to schools. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, the shop for Presents and Prizes. —Advt

The person who looks well and feels well gets the most out of life. Have you ever figured out what a grand thing good health is. Probably not. Had you been sick and ailing, weak and languid and miserable you would have realised what those who enjoy robust health have to be thankful for. Let us tell you about Parkinson’s Quinine and Iron Wine and what it will do to restore energy and vigour. You may already have heard about it. It is a reliable tonic, enriches the blood, steadies the nerves, and braces up the system. Thousands of bottles of this preparation have been sold by Parkinson and Co., and the demand is stronger than ever; the best evidence that it does what is claimed. What more do you want? If you are well, keep well, but if you are not quite up to the mark, try some of Parkinson’s Quinine and Iron Wine. It is sold at 2/6 and 4/6 per bottle. —Advt.

Kilgour’s for useful Xmas gifts.— Stationery Cabinets 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 7/6, 9/6, 10/-, 12/6, to 25/-, Ladies’ and Gent’s Dressing Cases, 12/6, 15/-, 17/6, 20/-, 25/-, 30/-, 37/6, to 130/-, Manicure Sets 7/6, 9/6, 12/6, 15/-, 17/6, 25/- to 65/-, Latest in Ladies’ Handbags 10/6, 15/-, 20/-, 25/-, 30/-, 37/6, 45/- to 90/-, Waterman’s Fountain Pens 25/-; gold mounted at 35/-, Onoto Fountain Pens 21/-, Swan Fountain Pens 25/-; goldmounted 35/-, Eversharp Pencils, 7/6, 12/6, 15/-, 25/- to 35/-, Shaving Outfits 2/6, 10/6, 15/-, 25/- to 45/-, Perfume Sprays 5/6, 7/6, to 12/6, ThreeFlowers Outfits 2/6, Genuine Gillette Complete Outfits 6/11, Genuine Gillette Razors, in case, 4/6. Boy’s Oxford Pencil Outfits 8/6. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer and Fancy Goods Depot, the shop for Presents and Prizes. —Advt.

Innisfail, that Queensland town of queer happenings, has provided the latest illustration that the law can be an ass at times. Born, to the common sense custom of older lands of sunshine, where the extreme heat of early afternoon is utilised for rest and the earlier hours of morning for labour, certain Italian cane-cutters thought there would be no harm in beginning their day’s work in the broad daylight before 6 o’clock, with the intention of taking a siesta in the middle of the day. For this breach of the award, which forbids work before 6 o’clock, the astonished Italians were each fined £3 by a magistrate who was sympathetic but powerless to give practical effect to his sympathy. Once again man's prejudice has led him to err against “Nature’s honest rule.” The State that is an innovator in a continent that prides itself on its industrial innovations has proved itself unable to profit by centuries of experience in lands the climatic conditions of which are analogous to its own. There is a special irony in Innlsfall being the scene of the punishment. Ono can recall numerous recent instances of lawless conduct there (says the “Argus”) which were allowed to go unpunished.

A West Coaster’s House —Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, the most central and most popular for accommodation, with W. A. Stapleton as proprietor.—Advt.

Mr A. R. Galbraith, City Engineer for Christchurch, who has been visiting the Franz Josef Glacier, reports having found the roads in good order for motoring and had thoroughly enjoyed his trip. The visit to the glacier was made by moonlight, the good weather conditions being ideal for the visit. Mr Galbraith, being an early riser, had the pleasure of seeing the rising sun “kiss Ao'rangi.”

“Mobaco Model Building Competition.” Boys and girls, don’t miss this opportunity of winning a cash prize. A number of cash prizes offered from £5/5/-. Have you a Mobaco Building Set to enable you to enter for this competition and win a money prize? If not, get one now. You have every opportunity of winning one of these valuable prizes. Full particulars and entry forms can be obtained from the West Coast agents, B. Dixon, of Tainui Street. Ask for one immediately.—Advt.

Lines you will want for yodr Xmas gift goods.—Xmas Gift Parcel Tags, 9d a box; Xmas Gift Enclosure Cards 9d a box; Xmas Gift Parcel Stick-on Labels, 9d a box. See our large, assortment of these new lines: Xmas Gift Boxed Stationery, floral designs of boxes, dainty paper, and envelopes, all colours, at 1/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 7/6, to 35/- a box. Dainty Calendars for 1928, in all the latest designs and colorings, from 3d, 6d, 1/-, 1/3 to 5/each. A wonderful selection to choose from at B: Dixon’s, Tainui Street; — Advt.

Pianos and Gramophones on easy terms. —Begg’s light and dark oak piano, £76; Baxendale, £B6; Elysian, £116; Gdurlay Piano Player, £135. His Master’s Voice Gramophones £ll, £l3/10/-, £l7, £27/10/-, £35 to £65. Boomerang Mouth Organs, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 3/-, 4/-, 5/-, 7/6, 8/-, 10/6, 12/6 to 18/6. Violin Outfits 45/-, 50/-, 60/-, 70/- to 220/-. Catalogues posted free to any address . Write for our terms. Largest range of records on the Coast to Choose from. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.