LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 December 1929, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Post and Telegraph Department will shortly open a Postal branch at Punakaiki. Mrs N. Mouatt will be in charge.

Camping tents can be procured from P. G. Willis, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus”. Prices right.—l. \

Mrs O’Sullivan has sold the Commercial Hotel at Ahaura, the purchaser being Mr J. Becker, of Nelson Creek.

The Austin Seven can conquer in conditions of mud, water, sand and hills. See the new model at BatyS Garage to-day.—Advt.

In connection with a report in Thursday’s “Star” which stated that Messrs Baillie and Neville’s car collided with an engine at the main railway crossing, Messrs Baillie . and Neville state that no actual collision took place.

One of the many features of the Austin Seven is the reliability of engine and sturdiness of whole construction. See the new model at Batys Garage.—Advt.

The Commissioner of Police (Mr W. B. Mcllveney) has directed the members of the Police Force throughout the Dominion that Court proceedings are to be taken under the provision of the Arms Act against any person purchasing or selling fireworks capable of destructive effect by way of explosion, unless the purchaser or seller has acted under a police permit. He desires that the public shall take warning accordingly. Verandah blinds, tarpaulins and all canvas goods. Prices right. P. G. Willis, Mackay Street,' opposite “Argus.”—3.

Stricter supervision in regard to the use of explosives in public works was urged by a deputation from the New Zealand Workers Union which waited on the Acting Prime Minister (Hon. G. W. Forbes). Replying, the Minister said there was no doubt that a large number of accidents pointed to the need for stricter supervision. He would take up the matter with the Minister of Public Works and see if the matter could be rectified.—Press Association.

Never before has our Fancy Department been so well stocked with Xmas gifts. We have catered for young and old with inexpensive presents. Make your selection early at C. Smith Ltd., drapers, Greymouth.—Advl.

What to give at Christmas time in the way of a token of good will is a most perplexing question with numbers of people. To solve the problem and make the selection pleasant, effective and easy, Parkinson and Co., chemists have now in their fine show windows a large and most artistically selected range of toilet preparations, fancy soaps and perfumery, cameras and photographic supplies and many useful and ornamental articles for the home. The window show is an indication of the variety and quality of stock kept by this well known firm, and patrons wishing to choose a suitable Christmas gift, cannot do better than make their choice at Parkinson’s. —Advt.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. A gentleman who is a minor cog in a great Auckland undertaking speaks with authority on every kind of undertaking, and is indeed an expert (says the “Star.”) He mentioned casually the other day that if he were given the bare cutting of ar rose he could name the variety, the colour and the habit of the specimen. An anxious friend, wishing to take advantage of this gifted horticulturist, brought him a cutting and humbly asked him to name it. Without hesitation the expert said, “This is a Gloire Rouge. It has a climbing habit. The flower is a deep, rich red. It is fragrant and hardy. Where did you get it?” And the seeker after floricultural knowledge y answered simply, “I cut it off one of my gooseberry bushes this morning.”

Welcome to Kilgour’s Warehouse, which is packed with Xmas Gifts for young and old; Xmas Gift Stationery 1/- to 30/; Manicure Sets 7/6, 10/6, 12/6 to 65/; Ladies’ and Gent’s Dressing Cases, 12/6, 17/6, 25/- to 130/; latest design in Ladies: Handbags, 7/6, 12/6, 17/6, 22/6, etc; Gent’s Shaving Sets, 7/6, 12/6, 17/6 to '5O/; Workboxes 1/-, 1/6, 2/6 to 7/6; Work Baskets, 10/6, 12/6 to 30/-; Onoto Fountain Pens 21/-, Waterman Fountain Pens, 25/- to 35/-; Swan Fountain Pens, 25/- to 35/-; Conway Stewart Fountain Pens, 7/6, 12/6 to 25/-; Ladies’ Travelling Cases, 15/- to 25/-; Photo Frames, 1/- to 12/6; Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, 2/6 to 17/6; Bronze Vases 7/6 to 30/-; large range of Attache Cases, and Suit Cases at lowest prices.—A. E. Kilgour’s Warehouse for all Xmas Presents and Prizes.—Advt.

High carnival of Christmas! Cheery greetings! The age-old custom of good will toasts. And so—Dewar's Imperial, cheei’y as Santa- himself festive as the happiest revels of the year—Dewar’s Imperial Whisky Will assuredly heighten the joy of this yuletide season. It is thoroughly aged —correctly blended, achieving an exquisite balance and a flavoury goodness that is the foundation of a perfect whisky. It will win your taste completely. Serve Dewar’s Imperial on Christmas and you will follow the year-round lead of satisfied millions. Messrs Griffin and Smith are agents, Greymouth, and you will find it on sale at all hotels. —48.

An excursion train arrived at Greymouth shortly before noon with about 850 school children and parents from Darfield and Whitecliffs.

The travelling public are notified that Arthur Chettle is at the Exchange « Hotel, Reef ton. Only thj best stocked. —Advt.

Greymouth Technical High School students held a break-up dance and social last night at the school. The school assembly hall was used for dancing, and social items added to the evening’s enjoyment.

Motor hoods and trimmings at P. G. Willis’s, Mackay Street, opposite “Argus”. Prices right.—2.

Mr A. Galbraith, Nelson Creek, was injured yesterday while working at the Forest mill. With another worker he was unloading rails from a truck, when one rolled over onto his arm, tearing the flesh. He was taken by car to the Grey Hospital and after having several stitches in the wound, was able to return to his home.

The Austin Seven can go where other cars cannot go Proved by test. See the new model at Baty’s Garage, Greymouth and Hokitika. —Advt.

Messrs Newman Bros., Ltd., yesterday commenced a service by the new Coastal Road, taking a party of English tourists through to Westport, leaving Greymouth at 2 p.m., and an excellent trip was made in record time. Mr C. Potter, well known on the road to tourists and travellers, was the driver. It is intended to run to and from Westport to Greymouth daily, the cars leaving Westport in the mornings in accordance with the tide until the streams are bridged, and return to Westport from Greymouth in the afternoon at or about 2 p.m.— Advt.

With a view to eliminating undesirable taints in New Zealand pork and bacon, experiments involving the special feeding of some 200 pigs are at present under way in the Waikato, Manawatu, and .Canterbury districts. This work has been commenced as a result of complaints received from the United Kingdom regarding undesirable taints last year. Already a number of the animals have been slaughtered, examined and analysed. No results of the trials will be available for some time yet, as investigations will not be complete until the carcasses have undergone a period of storage.

Christmas music for everyone.— “Messiah, Hallellujah Chorus” and ’‘Worthy is the Lamb” sung by the Sheffield Choir; “Community Medley” and “Hunting Medley” by Debroy Somers Band with male quartette; price 6/- each; “O Come all Y r e Faithful" and “Christians Awake” sung by the 8.8. C. Choir with Church Organ; “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” and “Good Christian Men Rejoice” sung by the 8.8. C. Choir with Church Organ; “While Shepherds Watched” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” sung by the 8.8. C. Choir with organ. Price 4/- each. Call and hear them at A. E. Kilgour’s, Piano, Gramophone and Music Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

A charge of stealing wool valued at 5/3 from a dead sheep was preferred against a youth, aged 19, in the Patea Police Court. A constable said the wool had been plucked from the sheep’s / body by accused, who had subsequently sold it to a freezing works for 5/3. Accused had lived in Patea all his life and was thought well of. He had apparently come upon the sheep by accident and succumbed to the temptation to pluck the wool. Accused’s counsel, contended that 4 his client should not be punished severely. He said he had been hunting hares when he came across the sheep lying in a paddock. His parents had been greatly worried over the occurrence and had undertaken to make restitution to the owner. In suppressing accused’s name, the magistrate, Mr. J. H. Salmon, dismissed the charge conditionally on the payment, of 5/3 to the owner of the wool.

Headquarters for Xmas Novelties. Presents and Toys, Greymouth’s largest variety at “we sell for less” prices. Make your selection now; a small deposit will secure any article. Pay a visit early.—Thorpy’s Economy Wirehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

If you want to be well dressed fos Xmas and the holiday season, come along and we will fit you with one of oui* ready-to-wear Box Suits. We have a new stock of Mercery and Clothing at very low tempting prices.—C. Smith, Ltd., drapers.—Advt.

The Festive Season calls for novelties and W. Reid, Mawhera Quay, lz**i them. Ladies’ Handbags to suit ai» tastes and pockets. Christmas Cards and Fancj r Stationery in endless variety. Grand range of Children’s Perambulators and Boys’ Bikes, and last, but not least, a large display of Toya.—Advt

Gift Goods at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Brush and Comb Sets 5/6 to. 50/, Manicure Sets from 1/3 to 32/6, Collar Boxes from 2/- to 20/-, Pin Cushions from 9d to 10/6. Gent’s Wallets from 2/6 to 25/-, Ladies’ Purses from 1/- to 7/6, Tobacco Pouches from 2/- to 16/-. Writing Folios from 2/- to 70/-, Music Cases from 7/6 to 18/6, Fountain 1/6 to 57/6, Propelling Pencils' J from 1/- to 30/-, Pen and pencil sets from 2/6 to 25/-. 3