LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 February 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

To-day is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) and to-morrow, being Ash Wednesday, starts the Lenten season.

Mr G. V. Hudson reports three large sunspots in the centre of the sun’s disc. Auroras and magnetic disturbances may be expected. —Press Assn.

Stocktaking''Bargains: 27in. coloured Cor Matting, 2/6 yard one only Kapoc Quilt, double bed size, 21/-; best Samarang Kapoc, 1/6 lb. —C. Smith Ltd., Drapers—Advt.

The stock train from the Coast today for the Addington market comprised 45 “J” waggons and carried approximately 3,150 sheep, compared with 3,360 last week. Cattle trucks carried 24 head of good quality beef, which was half the numbei* sent over to the last sale.

The committee which had in hand preparations for holding a swimming carnival at the Municipal Bath this evening, after having been compelled to postpone it last Tuesday, has decided to abandon the gathering, owing to the unfavourable weather conditions prevailing.

Picnic goods that should interest you:—Picnic plates 9d., 1/-, 1/3, 1/6 a packet; picnic cups 1/3, and 1/9 a packet; picnic spoons 6d, and 9d a packet; serviettes 1/- to 1/6 a packet; extra grease-proof lining for plates 2d a dozen. D’Oyley’s 6d., Sd., and 9d a packet. Save your crockery and use these up-to-date lines. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

Judgment for plaintiff by default was delivered in the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court this morning in the following civil plaints:—B. Saraty v. J. Phelan for £3 3/6, with 8/- costs; J. C. Truscott v. J. W. Sweeney, £6 12/9, with 19/- costs; D. Douglas v. F. Armstrong, £l3, with £1 17/6 costs; Public Trustee v. John Russell, £4 2/-, with £1 3/6 costs.

February Electrical Recordings, His Master’s Voice: —“Love went a-Riding” and “Had you but Known” violin obligato by M. Hayward, sung by Browning Mummery; “Sinner, please doan’ let dis Harvest pass” and “Scandalize my name” Negro Spirituals sung by Paul Robeson; “Seem lak’ to me” and “Down de Lover’s Lane,” plantation songs by Paul Robeson; “Hark, Hark, the Lark” and “Who is Sylvia” sung by Master E. Lough. Price 4/each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer. —Advt.

Starlight, the 13-months of age fighting kangaroo, was found on the roof of a Luna Pai;k building on Sunday morning. He had been let out for exercise at 6 o’clock, and took the liberty to climb the scenic railway. On reaching the top he elected to hurtle 60 feet to the corrugated roof below. He was rescued in great pain at 8 o’clock, the keeper finding Starlight filling in a dent big enough to hold 20 gallons of water. The kangaroo went off his appetite for a couple of days, but last night ventured on a pint of milk, and this morning tackled four pears. It is expected that he will fully recover in a fortnight (telegraphed our Auckland cor-1 respondent). J

Like England’s cricket eleven, Dewar’s Imperial Institute Whisky has many rivals but few equals. Dewar’s is recognised by London’s West End clubs as being unsurpassed as a pure good old Whisky and it is a true saying “What leads at West End leads the world.” Dewar’s contains all those good qualities that are essential to a perfect Whisky, it is free from any injurious substances and every drop is thoroughly matured. In cases of sickness where spirits are needed there is nothing to equal a bottle or two of Dewar’s pure old Whisky. Ask for Dewar’s every time, it is a superior Whisky. Messrs Griffen and Smith are local agents.—A6.

Hon. 11. Atmore, Minister in charge of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, has approved of a grant of £2OO to the Cawthron Institute for research work to be carried out on the Pakihi lands.

Annual stocktaking February 11. All outstanding accounts to be paid by that date—C. Smith Ltd., Drapers.— Advt.

In the Greymouth Warden’s Court this morning, at which Mr. Meldrum S.M., presided, consent was given to an application by Gustav Hahn for a license to put a tramway across the main highway in the Ahaura district.

In all the leading hotels is now procurable McGavin and Coy’s Oatmalt Stout. This excellent article is now commanding a great sale and lovers of a good healthy beverage find it wholesome and invigorating. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., are the local agents.—Advt

The Westport Fire Brigade had two calls during the week-end (says the News), one on Saturday afternoon to Brougham street, and the other at 2 15 .a.m. on Sunday to the Railway goodshed at the bdek of Martin and Co's. Little damage was done. A little girl, Jean Duncan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Archie Duncan, going to the fire yesterday at 2.15 a.m., fell down and broke her arm in two places. She immediately, on her own, went to Dr. Foote, woke him up and got the arm set.

Cretonnes, special reductions. —Shadow Cretonnes, 25in., now 9d; 32in. new 1/- and 1/2; 50in. now 1/6 yard; 3' in. Shadow Tissue, now 2/- yard; 50in. Striped Fadeless Hall Poplins, now 2/11; 40in. White Curtain Nets, 1/- a yard; 40in. Fadeless Striped Curtain Nets 1/10 and 2/3. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Gi eymouth and Reef ton. —Advt.

Mr W. J. Jordan, M.P. for Manukau,' returned to Auckland yesterday by the Niagara (telegraphed our correspondent) after an absence of six months in Canada (as representative to the Empire Parliamentary Association’s biennal conference) and England. Referring to the altered political situation in New Zealand, Mr Jordan said the change of Government was undoubtedly necessary. A ,party has been installed in power .which has declared its. ability and desire to restore our Dominion to a state of prosperity, and it is our duty to give it all possible support. If it fails reasonably to carry that policy into effect, then we of the Labour Party will be as critical of the United Party, as that party was of the Reform Party. I hope, however, the new Government will be successful in giving farmers and other workers a feeling of security.

Music cases in all sizes at 7/6, 8/6, 9/6, 10/6, 12/6, 16/6, 18/6 and 21/each; lunch boxes 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, each; school book carriers in all sizes 3/6, 5/-, 5/6, 6/-, 6/6, 7/6 to 10/6 each. All made of strong Fiberkane fitted with strong clips and locks. The best, values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

New books and reprints at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street: —“The Mind of a Minx” by Ruck 2/6, “Land of the Free” by Seltzer, 2/6; “The Traitors Gate” by Edgar Wallace 2/6; “Captain Cavalier” by Gregory Jackson, 2/6; “Sir Percy Hits Back” by Baroness Orczy, 2/6; “The Roaring River” by Raine, 6/-; “Silas Bradford’s Boy” by Lincoln, 6/-; “The Mysterious Cavalier” by Feval and Lassez 6/-. “Martyito the Queen” by Feval and Lassez, 6/-; “Beau Ideal” by Wren 6/-; “Farewell to Youth” by Jamieson, 6/-; “The Deuce” by Neumann 8/6. —Advt.

Men, your opportunity—Fancy socks reduced prices, lOd and 1/11 per pair; Wide-end Ties 1/-; Denim Trousers, 5/11; Natural Summer Under-vests and Pants, 1/11; Superior Handkerchiefs, 3 for 1/11; Neglige Shirts, 3/11; strong Braces, 1/11. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

The latest Electrical Recordings on His Master’s Voice Records: —“Wings” and “My Angel” played by De Groot and the Piccadilly Orchestra “Persiflage” and “Scene de Ballet —Marionettes” played by the New Light Symphony Orchestra; “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11” parts 1 and 2, pianoforte solo by Mark Hambourg; “Suite Francaise” Parts 1 and 2, played by the Coldstream Guards Band; “Caller Herrin’ ” and “Five Little Piccanninies” sung by Essie Ackland, Contralto; Price 4/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and i Music Dealer.—Advt. 1

“In the future recorded music is going to be as much a necessity for the world as daily bread is.” So says Chaliapine. Of indoor amusements recorded music easily takes the first place. The Bristol provide for both necessity and amusement, all the latest His Master’s Voice and Zonophone records in stock. His Master’s Voice gramophones on view, all models, from £ll up to £73. Private audition rooms at your disposal, where you can hear records and instruments. The Bristol, Tainui St. — Advt.