LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 March 1928, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

At the Police Court this morning before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., a first offender was fined 5/- for drunkenness.

Weather aonditions being favourable, the Greymouth Municipal Band will render a programme of music at the Grey River Hospital to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, commencing at 2.30 o’clock. —Advt.

Ratepayers in the Grey County are notified that 10 per cent, will be added on outstanding rates, after Thursday, March 29.

Eight out-door workmen at the Elmer Lane Round House have been put off work, owing to th© work on which they have been engaged being finished. /

A party of some sixty pupils of the Marist school left this morning for Arthur’s Pass. They intend to walk over the Pass to Otira and board the train there for return to Greymouth this afternoon.

Hurry in before the wonderful 2/10 bargains are hurried out. Last three days of sale —Friday, Saturday and Monday, March 23 to 26. Great one price clearance. Hundreds of articles and garments all one price 2/10. Thorpy’s Ltd., successors of McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reefton. — Advt.

Messrs E. Hyde and V. Larson (Christchurch), who have been spenda. few days at Kokatahi deer stalking, secured two deer 10 and 6 pointer. They had a most, enjoyable outing, and speak in high praise of the hospitality of the people.

Kilgour’s Special Value Lines. —“Ink Eradicator” 2/-, “The Chatty Bridge Scorer” Gd; “Special Value in. Pucca Pads” 1/-, “Giant Pads” 200 sheets 1/3; “Pembury Bond Pads” all tints. 1/-; “Exquisite Pads” all tints 1/-: “Chick Pads” 1/-; “The Grecian School Pad” Gd.; “Zealandia School Pad” 1/-; “Pure Castile Soap, 3 tablets for 1/3; “Large Tablets Bath Soap, 3 Tablets for 1/3; “Tooth Brushes” 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/- to 3/G. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer and Fancy Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay. —Advt.

The amount of coal, timber, stock, produce, and general merchandise, railed through the Otira Tunnel during the week ended to-day was 9591 tons. This is an increase of 4,035 tons compared with the amount handled for the corresponding period of 1927, when the amount was 5556 tons.

New stocks of electric light shades in paper, all colors at 9d and 1/- each. Confetti in bag or tube at 3d each. Cake frills at 4d, Gd„ Sd., fid., each in all colours; Rose Petal Confetti 1/a box; Good Luck Confetti assorted, 1/- a packet; Horse Shoe Confetti Sd a box; Paper D’Oyley’s in three sizes fid, Bd, and 9d., a packet of twelve. Paper Serviettes 9d and 1/- a. packet of 25; Paper Cake Cups, 100 assorted in a box for Gd; paper plates in three sizes 1/-, 1/3 and 1/6 a packet. Inspect these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Mrs Hutton acknowledges with thanks the receipt of various gifts of produce and flowers for the benefit of the Technical High School Hostel from Di-. J. Mcßrearty, Mrs H. Donne, Mrs Markley. Mrs W. T. Kyle, Mrs J. R. Leach, Messrs P Peters, Collet* (Ross). Allott (Otira), A. R. Thompson, Oliver. Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs J. Tcnnent, Anonymous.

Nelson’s Classics. —“The Old Curiosity Shop,” “Nicholas Nickleby,” “Sketches by ‘Boz’ ” “Pickwick,” by Charles Dickens; “Ninety Three,” “Notre Dame” by Victor Hugo; “Twenty Years After.” “The Three Musketeers.” “The 'Jount of Monte Cristo.” “Marguerite de Valois” by Alexander Dumas; “Tom Brown’s School Days” by Thomas Hughes; “The Cloister and the Hearth,” “Peg Woffington” by Charles Reade; “New Arabian Nights” “A Child’s Garden of Verses” by R. L. Stevenson; “Two Years before the Mast.” by R. H. Dana; “Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain. Price 1/9 per copy. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhcra Quay.—Advt.

At a. meeting of the Wellington branches of the New Zealand Political Reform League, described as the “kick off” in tbja election campaign, Mr. and Mrs Coates being present, a resolution was passed placing on record th? appreciation of the statesmanlike qualities displayed by Mr Coates in the discharge of his onerous duties since he became Prime Minister in May 1925, and expressing continued confidence in him and his colleagues. —Press Assn.

The "Bristol” the leading house in Greymouth for Pianos, Player-Pianos, Gramophones, Records and sheet music, can fulfil your requirements for the long evenings that are coming. Music is the greatest draw. No function is complete without it. The new Barnard player-piano or His Master’s Voice Gramophone can be seen and heard at our salon in Tainui Street. Price and terms to suit all. The Bristol Piano Co. Ltd. —Advt.

Trinity Church Harvest Festival. — Sunday 8 a.m. H.C., 11 a.m., M.P.j 7 p.m. E.P. Mrs Cogswell will sing sacred solo. Produce sold for Sustentation Fund. —Advt.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue the dates of issue and availability of Holiday excursion tickets in connection with the forthcoming Easter Holidays.

A few days will clear them. Stocktaking bargains in our Clothing Department. Men’s all wool tweed suits 39/6, 49/6, 59/6. Men’s raincoats 17 z 6, 19/6. Men's denims 4/11. Boys’ blackberrying shorts, 2/11 (all sizes). Boys’ suits all down in price. C. Smith Ltd. —Advt.

A new body to bo known as the New Zealand Institute of Foresters has been, established in Wellington, as the outcome of 18 months’ preliminary work by members of the profession. This, step, it is. contended, will have a far-reaching effect, on the future of forestry in the Dominion. — Press Assn.

When in Greymouth stay at the Hotel Dominion, the sporting and commercial house, 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.

At a meeting of the Local Government Loans Board, 21 .applications for loans totalling £252,338 were dealt with, including five renewal loans for £54,058, and four loans for £98,800 which had been previously deferred. Sanction was given for £230,912, and £21,446 was declined or referred back for further information. —Press Assn.

If you’re troubled with a. cough or irritation of the throat, you’ll find Parkinson’S Lime Syrup is a splendid antidote. Get a bottle right away for eighteenpence or half a crown. When you take it, swallow slowly. Let it gently trickle down. It will give ielief at once, and stop your irritating cough. Do not wait until to-morrow; get some now and shake it off. Advt.

All books for Church or _ Sunday school use at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Bibles and Testaments 9d, 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6 to 29/6. Sankey and Moody’s Hymn Books 1/-, 1/6, 3/6, 7/6, 8/6, 9/6, 10/6; Alexander Hymn Books 3/-. Ancient and Modern Hymns 2/6, 3/6, 4/6. 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 12/6 to 20/-. Redemption songs 4/6, 6/-, 7/6, 9/6, CJiurch Praise 2/-, 4/-, 8/6, 10/6, 17/6 each.-—Advt.'

The North Otago Times of Tuesday March 20, in a report of St. Patrick’s Concert states: —“By his work in She is Far Front the Land” and “An Old Fashioned House,” Master J. MeBrearty gave evidence that he has a pleasing cultured voice that predicts for him a bright future.” He is the eldest son of Mi' and Mrs D. McBrearty, Heaphy Street, Greymouth.

Many new lines thrown into the great bargain sale for the last, three days —Friday to Monday, March 23 to 26. Final clearance. Hundreds of articles and garments now all one price 2/10. Best 2/10 value ever offered in Greymouth. Come and see for yourself. Thorpy’s Ltd., .successors of McGruer’s, Grevmouih. and Reefton.—Advt.

Mr McTaggart, Mayor of Runanga, acknowledges, on behalf of the Esplanade Committee of the residents of Runanga and Dunollie the following donations towards the Seven Mile Esplanade: —D. McLean and Co. £5; W. P. McCarthy £ 5 5/-, Burnett White £2 2/-, Nancarrow and Co. £2 2/-, P. Beck and Co. £1 1/-, Greymouth Evening Star £1 1/-, Mr C. McKechnie £l. S. Baddeley (Runanga),- 10/, Miss Wylde (Runanga) 5/-.

New books and reprints at B. Dixons’, Tainui Street: “The Poor Gentleman” by lan Hay 6/-; “Morgan Beats Back” by Raine 6/-, “Flambeau Tim” by Spearman G/-, “The Adam Chasers” by Bower 6/-, “Nancy Trevanion’s Legacy” by Hocking 6/-, A Question of Love” by Penny 6/-; “The Proper Place” by O. Douglas 3/6; “Flighty Phyllis” by Freeman, 3/6; “The Face in the Night” Wallace 3/6; “The Feathered Serpent” by Wallace 3/G- “Word of Honor” by Sapper 3/6; “The Golden Beast” by Oppenheim 3/6; “Miss Mystery” by Horler 3/6; reprints at 2/6 each: ‘The Black Hunter” by durwood; “Child of the Wi’d” by Marshall; “Judge Colt” by Raine "The Valley of the Stars” by Seltzer; “Out of the Blue” by Sapper; “The Planter of the Tree” by Ayres; “The Chameleon” by Le Quex; “Bevil Granvilles Handicap.” —Advt.

A message from Wellington states that a staff organisation to be known as the Dominion Press Club has been formed by members of the literary, advertising and commercial staffs _ of the Dominion newspaper. Provision is made in the constitution for membership and associate membership, the aim of the Club being the promotion and development of social intercourse between the staffs. A further activity will be the entertainment from time to time of distinguished visitors associated with journalism and. its kindred departments.

Kilgour’s Specials.—Paper covered novels 1/- each: —“The ‘Beeper Awakes,” “Tales of Life ana Adventure,” “Tales of the Unexpected ,’h£The History of Mr Polly,” “Kipps,” “War in the Air” “Tono Bungay,” “The First Man in the Moon” H. G. Wells; “Treasure Island,” “Kidnapped” by Robert. Louis Stevenson; “The Man with the Broken Nose,” “The Ace of Cards” by Michael Arlen; “Miriam Rozel la” by B. L. Far jeon; “The Panama Plot” by Arthur B. Reeve; “The Doctor,” “Patiy” by H. de V. Stacpoole; “Running Water,” “Miranda of the Balcony” by A. E. W. Mason; “The Cask” by F. Wills Croft; “The Secret of the Square” by William le Quex; “The Man from Australia” by Katharine Tynan: “Mr Potter of Texas,” Mr Barnes of New York” by A. C. Gunter. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.