LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 February 1928, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Liverpool Mine, which was idle yesterday, will be working on Monday.

Masses will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, to-mor-row (Sunday) as follow: —7 a.m., 8.30 a.m., 10 a.m. (Pontifical High Mass) celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Brodie. —Advt.

The amount of goods in coal, timber, stock, produce and general merchandise railed through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended to-day was .8015 tons. The amount is a decrease of 1160 tons as compared with the total for the corresponding period last year when 9175 tons were transported.

Further big reductions for last three davs of Selling-off Sale. McGruer’s go out of business on February 28. Make the most of the few remaining days. Wonderful bargains. McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

“I’m inclined to estimate that there will bo probably a shrinkage of £2,000,000 in the return of the dairying industry this season, from what might have been legitimately expected had we an average season,” said Mr. W. Grounds (Chairman .of the Dairy Export Board).

Last three days McGruer’s out of Business on February 28. Special Bargains for last three days of Selling Off Sale, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday. Come for great bargains. McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

A rather .amusing incident was witnessed at Westport on Wednesday after the arrival of their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson (says the “Times”). At the Empire Hotel, some members of the Denniston Silver Band were quite enthusiastic over the vice-regal visit. After drinking his health several times they again wanted to see his Excellency, and were asking passers-by whether they had seen “Charlie” anywhere or whether “Fergy” was about. Later the big drum and the euphonium decided to have a little march tune, and they both staggered down Palmerston street with weird and wonderful noises emitting from both instruments. Roars of laughter were heard from the balcony. Their Excellencies wore there taking it all in and. thoroughly enjoying the informal entertainment.

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 ten- Speight’s and Monteith’s Ales on cap. E. J. Kiely, Proprietor.— Advt.

Two hundred passengers arrived by the special train which left Christchurch at 6 o’clock this morning, for the Grey Trotting Club’s meeting. The train returns at 7.15 o’clock this evening.

The Minister of Internal Affairs (Sir Maui Pomare) has advised Mr Seddon, M.P., that in terms of the local Legislation Act,'l927, the Greymouth Borough Council is authorised to contribute to the Dobson Relief fund a sum not exceeding £5O. -*

Special reduction for Jubilee Week: Tennis Racquets, 17/6, 20/-, 25/-, 35/to 45/-; Ayres Tennis Balls 4/6 per pair. Scallywag Sets, 13/6. Inspection invited. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Sports, and Fancy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

At the recent annual meeting of the Millerton Medical Association the following nominations were put forward for the official position, the ballot taking place on Tuesday with the following result:—President, John Jack (232), Samuel May (172); -Secretary, Robert Finlayson (296), Arthur Spencer (113); Treasurer, Thorqas Blyth (288), Henry Walkingshaw (117). Informal 21.

For decorations go to A. E. Kilgour’s:—Dennison Crepe Paper, all shades; World Wide Crepe Paper, all shades; Streamers, Lanterns, Birthday Cake Candle Holders, Birthday Candles etc. Special discount given to committees. —Advt.

When the Veronica was berthing yesterday afternoon an onlooker on the wharf was heard to ask “which is the Admiral?” The reply was “the old geyser with the moustache, standing by the bloke with the glasses round his neck.” The “old geyser” referred to happened to be a very well-known figure on the waterfront, none other than the harbourmaster 1 , Captain Cox, who acted as pilot! The “bloke with the glasses” was Commander De Salis (

Put your Photographic Prints in an Album, they will be well protected and will be found when wanted. A large stock of the newest styles and in all sizes awaits your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. We import them direct from the factories hence our values and prices are better than elsewhere. —Advt.

A Sunday School teacher in Invercargill has added one more to the collection of ingenuous remarks of young New Zealanders (says the “Times”). The teacher was testing the memory of members of his class, and asked them: “What was the text from which the minister preached last Sunday?” A blank silence followed: Then a childish face brihtened and a treble voice announced: “Please, sir, his text was, ‘We will now take up the offering!’”

Special reductions for Jubilee Week —Ladies’ and Gents’ Dressing Cases, 12/6, 15/-, 20/-, 25/-, 30/- to 130/-; Manicure Sets 8/6, 10/-, 12/6, 15/-, 17/6, 22/6, 30/- to 65/-; Stationery Gift Cabinet 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 7/6, 9/6 12/6, to 25/-; latest ladies’ Handbags, 12/6, 17/6, 25/-, 30/-, 35/- to 45/-. Inspection invited. A. E. Kilgour, Fancy Goods Dealer, ( Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Mr Seddon M.P., has received tlr following- letter from the Minister-in-Charge of Tourist Resorts: —In reference to the deputation introduced by you to the Minister of Agriculture at Hokitika, in regard to hut on the Chancellor Ridge, I have to inform you that the Department has now received an estimate of the cost, namely, £350, from Messrs Graham Bros., Waiho Gorge. An item will be placed on the next session’s Estimates, and it is intended to proceed with the erection of -the hut as soon as the necessary funds are available.

New books at B. Dixon’s Tainui Street, “Arthur’s Pass and Otira Gorge” by Baughan 2/-; “Stevenson” by Chesterton, 6/-; “The Book of Everlasting Things” by Arthur Mee 9/6; “Lawrence and the Arabs” by Graves, 10/6; “A book of Shanties” by Fox Smith, 7/6. New novels, “The Red Cravat” by Sheppard, 6/- “In a Yunnan Courtyard” by Miln, 6/-; “The Dancing Floor” by Buchan 3/6; “The Proper Place” by Douglas, 3/6; “Thq Saving Clause” by Sapper, 3/6 “John Gresham’s Girl” by Merrell 2/5; “Her Pirate Partner” by Ruck, 2/6. —Advt.

A. lightning flash caused remarkable electric disturbances at the home of Mr G. R. Brettingham Moore, a short distance from Richmond, Tasmania. A telephone pole close to the house was struck by lightning, and splintered about three feet from the ton. The flash simultaneously careered- along the wires to the house, breaking the window as it entered, and with a terrific explosion and vivid blue flash, blew out the telephone in the front room. The extension bell connected with the telephone in the hall close to the kitchen door also exploded, and with such force as to send several pots flying from the wall on to the kitchen floor.

Two useful handbooks for 1928, “The Practical Engineers’ Mechanical Pocket Book and Diary” for 1928, 3/-; “The Practical Engineers’ Electrical Pocket Book and Diary for 1928” at 3/. Other useful books: —“The Practical Cricketer” by Crawford, 2/-; “The Daily Mail Year Book for 1928, 1/6-; “Colonial Everyday Cookery Book” 3/-; “Home Cookery for New Zealand” 2/6, “Domestic Cookery” at 2/6; “Sweet Making For All” by Jerome 4/6; “Home Bottling, Drying and Preserving” by Andrea, 3/6; at B. Dixon’s Tainui Street. —Advt.

You often hear people say, “A cold .in the head must take its course,” — but that’s where they make the mistake. There’s no reason whatever for putting up with this discomfort, because Parkinson’s Inhalant will give immediate relief. A few drops on the palm of the hand, and then inhaled, will ;.t once clear the nostrils and head: while a few drops on a handkerchief or the pillow at night will be found most effective. It is a pleasant and reliable antiseptic, especially applicable for cold in the head and nasal catarrh. The Inhalant in connect ion with Parkinson’s Influenza Specific forms a great protection against influenza, and can be highly rcccmmended.. The inhalant is sold in three sizes, at 1/-, 1/6, and 2/G. The lirfluei’za Specific is in two sizes, 1/6 and 2/G. Full directions for use are on both preparations. They are the productions of Parkinson and Co., and are both well and favourably known as most effective remedies. —Advt.

As Jubilee Week is, upon us, have everything ready to entertain your visitors. Does your piano need tuning? The Bristol have two experts in piano player pianos and organs with a life time experience always on the spot and can be engaged at a, moment’s notice; also Broadwood,■ Collard, Lipp and other famous pianos on easy terms. Likewise a full range of “His Master’s Voice” Gramophones from £ll to £7O. Your musical needs and requirements fully supplied by the Bristol Piano Company, Tainui Street. —Advt.

A Christchurch message stated that Radio 3YA will broadcast the studio reception to the Queen Alexandra’s Wanganui Band at nine o’clock on Sunday evening, followed by a programme from the band.

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

For the benefit of visitors and friends wishing to attend the Territorial Camp at Omoto to-morrow (Sunday) Kennedy’s ’bus will leave the Post Office at 2 and 2.30 p.m. » '/ Just arrived—A most gorgeous line of evening frocks, in exquisite styles and delicate shades, now showing at C. Smith Ltd—Advt. “It is robbing the public, that’s what it is, and he’s fined £5,” said Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., at the Auckland Police Court to-day, when Hop Hing was charged with having an incorrect spring balance. The Inspector of Weights and Measures said thatHing’s scales were 2S ounces out against the buyer (telegraphed our correspondent). The wonder washing cotton fabric suitable for all purposes, Britway Cloth, 36in wide at l/9£ per yard in shades of vieux rose, apricot, pink, fawn, salmon, and white at C. Smith, Ltd., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt. Guests at Revington’s Hotel include: Misses McMillan, Cutting', Mrs and iMiss Millar, Mr and Mrs Brinkman, Mr and Mrs Bayne, Mr and Mrs Clarke, Mr and Mrs Glen, Messrs Robb, Coofey, Blackler, Mr and Mrs Shierashouski, Messrs D. Musson, Hastings, Pearson, Davey, Clarke, Pritchard, Clarkson-, Graham, Robins, Hendrickson, Snoad- (Christchurch).