LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 August 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

The title of the “Lyttelton Times,” which has been published since 1851, has been changed to the “Christchui ch Times,” from to-day. At the same time the “Star” changes its title to the “Christchurch Star.”—-Press Assn.

Now that the winter evenings are with us, what is more interesting than listening in on the wireless for news of the outside world? Install a ‘‘Fada for best results. Stocked at Dispatch Foundry Co. Ltd.—Advt.

The following tenders were received for the work of repairing the Taramakau Bridge by the Grey County CouncJ;—Hart, £473; Whithington £525; vScott £559 14s; Forrest £525 Ils; Casey £494 15s; and C. O Donenll £345. Mr O’Donnell’s tender was accepted.

Jeffrey Farnol’s novels at 4/6 each “Martin Conisby’s Revenge.” “Beltane the Smith.” “The Definite Object.” “The Geste of Duke Jocelyn.” “The Broad Highway.” “The Amateur Gentleman. ’ ‘“The Money Moon.” “Chronicles of the Imp.” “The Honourable Mr Tawnish.” “Our Admirable Betty.” “Peregine’s Progress.” “Sir John Dering, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

All ingredients of an omelette on a gigantic scale, with yolks and eggs mixed, were assembled on the concrete surface of the Manukau Road to-day, when as the result of two motor cars colliding fourteen dozen egs en route to the market were smashed, and the contents poured on to the roadway (telegraphed our Auckland correspondent).

New novels at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—“ The Sea Panther 9 by McFarland; “The Slippery Ladder” by Ridge; “The Major’s Candlesticks” by Birmingham; “Eyes of Men” by Newton; “The Gate Marked Private” by Dell; “At the South Gate” by Grace Richmond; “Compromise” by Henry St. Cooper. “Surrender” by Snaith 6/-. each—Advt.

As a progressive movement, the Workers’ Educational Association, commonly called the W.E.A., is widely known in New Zealand. An effort is afoot to re-form a branch at Greymouth, and those interested are invited to attend a meeting to be held at eight o’clock this evening at the office of Mr M. J. Fogarty, Mackay Street. The previous system of a WE A resident tutor has been abandoned, and the Association now aims at arranging circles in drama and music, art and literature.

Useful Lines:—“Klean Kut Kan Kutter,”—no more cut fingers, l/-each, Baking cases 6d for 105 or o/ll thousand photo Frames 6d, 1/-, i/o, 5/- to 10/6 each. Special line of framed pictures, 12/6 each. “Ritaway-Pro-Re Expel Pencils 2/6 each. Genuine Gillette Safety Razors 1/6 each. Alarm Clocks 6/6, 9/6, 12/6 to 27 / 6 --°^ a ' n ; able, from A. E. Kilgour, the Value Emporium. —Advt.

The valuable block of property known as Thomas and Mcßeath s, situated in the business portion of Greymouth, was yesterday disposed of by Mr. W. G. McKay, through the agency of Messrs. Nanparrow and Co., to a Greymouth syndicate. The pioperty comprises shops on Mawhera Quay and Albert Street, and the vacant sections at the corner of Mackay and Albert Streets. It is understood that it is the intention of the new owners to erect a substantial block of buildings on the vacant sections. This should enhance the value and appearance of Mackay Street, which is becoming of increasing importance as a business centre.

A library in one book. Try these: “Great Short Novels” containing 35 novels in brief, 10/6; w “Great Short Stories of the World”, with 178 complete stories, 10/6; “Great Stories of All Nations” with 158 stories, 10/6; “Australian Short Stories” 7/6; “Complete Novels of Jane Austin” with six complete novels, ‘O/6; “Complete Sherlock Holmes Stories” with five books, 9/6, at B. Dixon’s, Tsffiui Street. —Advt.

At a recent meeting of the Dental Clinic Fund’s Ladies’ Committee, votes of thanks were passed to all those who had donated sums of money, had assisted the Jumble, and to the ladies who provided the supper and assisted at the dance held in the United Pavilion. To aid Mrs O. McLean in the duties of secretary, Miss Thompson kindly offered assistance. The ladies have decided to repeat the Jumble Sale on August 17. Members of the committee are now on the look-out for “goods,” jams, eggs, sweets, cakes and clothing of all kinds, and any wishing to assist, may send them to the school or notify any of the ladies on the committee who will see to the collecting. As Cobden, Barsfytown, and Punakaiki Schools receive the benefits of the Clinic, they have been approached for help towards making the September Fair at the Grey Main School a huge success, and have been asked to send goods for the next Jumble. The secretary was instructed to Write 'to other nearby schools, stating the aims of the committee, and that assistance would be gladly accepted.

What a great satisfaction it is to buy a product you can always depend upon! “Dewars” Imperial whisky is always the same—always! Constant experimenting, careful blending, matured, only by age, “Dewar’s” has attained the I distinction of being one of the world’s! greatest sellers and making new friends evfery day. No accident attends the distinction which is “Dewar’s.” No accident has won it the approving nod of connoisseurs the wide world over, for “Dewar’s” first has basic excellence and this basic excellence begins with a secret and exact process of distilling which contributes, finally, to that result which you pour from every bottle labelled “Dewar’s.” Say “Dewar’s” for the best of good spirits—Messrs Griffin and Smith, local agents. — 30

A party of opossum hunters is reported to have had a catch of one thousand skins in the Rough River district and another party, not far from Reefton, 800. The quality of the skins is said to be above the average, one buyer offering 12/- all round.

The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange Hotel,/Reefton. Only the best stocked. —Advt.

Said counsel to a witness in the Arbitration Court at Wellington: “Do you remember saying on that occasion that you would not have to do any more hard work?” Witness: “No, I do not.” His Honoi’ (Mr. Justice Blair): “There are a lot of us like that. I once heard a man say he wanted a job as a camera man taking a moving picture of the decay of the Pyramids!”

We have beautiful ring Velvets and Chinelie Afternoon Frocks, very smart in the newest floral designs. These frocks were £7 7/ and £8 8/; all to be cleared at £3 3/ at C. Smith, Ltd, drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

There was an unusual interruption in the evening service at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, On Sunday, when a well-dressed man had to be ejected from the congregation for persistent snoring. Immaculately clothed, carrying gloves and cane, he arrived late and proceeded leisurely down the aisle and took his place in -me of the front pews. Settling himself iliere very deliberately, he fell into a deep slumber, snoring loudly. Attempts to prod him into wakefulness were successful for a time, but during the sermon, he slept, or appeared to sleep, once more, punctuating the sentences of the preacher (the Rev. W. Bower Black) with heavy and resonant snores. Eventually the service had to -be stopped. Sturdy office-bearers put the tired man out-of-doors.

Office reminders at special reduced prices:—Ledgers, journals, day and cash books, Account Sales Papers, Blotting Pads, Blotting Paper, Indices, Foolscap, Stephen and Meek’s Ink, Files, Cash Receipts, Duplicator Paper, Swan and Onoto Ink, Type Paper, Endorsing Ink, Secotine, Manifold Books, Gloy, Gum, Damping Brushes, Cash Boxes, Carbon Paper, Rubber Bands, Perforators, Paper Fasteners, Time Books, On Demand Forms, Type Ribbons, Stamp Racks, Business Envelopes, Loose-leaf Ledgers, Will Forms, Tracing Cloth, Drawing Paper, etc., obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, bookseller and stationer, Mawhera Quay. Sole West Coast agent for Johanna Faber Pencils. —Advt.

Several days after the burial of an old man in the Wanganui cemetery, an elderly relative called upon the undertaker and said that he had been worrying about the way the mortal remains were lying at rest. He could not relieve himself of the terrible fear that the casket had been placed the wrong way round, so that the feet would be where the head should be, lying under the tombstone. He refused to be reassured by the undertaker and to sdt the old man’s mind at rest it was decided to uncover the casket and let him see for himself that it was lying in the correct position. The unusual procedure took place, but still the old man refused to be convinced. He believed tht the body had been placed in the casket the wrong way so that the feet were where the head should be, and he asked that another silver cross be affixed to the casket at the narrow end in order to make certain that deceased’s heart was covered by the sacred symbol.

Coloured Towels, 1/-, 1/6, and 2/pair. Double bed white Honeycomb quilts 9/11. Coloured Quilts, Single, 4/11, Double 6/11. Cream nursery flannelette 6d yard. All wool Colonial Flannels 1/11 yard. “We sell for Less”. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

The special sale bargains offering to-day are most tempting. Ladies’ evening frocks in the newest designs of Georgettes, Taffetas and Silks, Crepe-de-chines, dainty styles and latest colourings. Usual prices £7 7/, al to be cleared at £3 3/, at C. Smith, Ltd., drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.