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Grey River Argus, 27 October 1915, Page 4

Miss £:;: a Hon. Secretary of the Ladivs' Patrictie Committee, Eeef. ton, wislu.j to ucli uowledge with, thanks cheque I'm* £25, "For o«r tocal Wounded Soldiers' Fin; «l," from Eeef ton Eifle Club. The iiual poll for Queen of the Eosebuds "will take place at the Operu House on Friday evening at 9,30. A special programme has been arranged in connection with the poll., The crowning ceremony will take place pu Saturday evening at Pollard's. In connection with, the Popular Girl Competition, Mr J. Eyall, of Barrytown, has presented a lOcwt. bullock to No. 7 Candidate (Miss Hannan) and this will be sold at Omoto Eacecoursc to-day.. Mr Beban has also presented the well-known rueehorse Irish. Gift, with all engagements, to No. 7 Candidate, and the horse will also be sold at Omoto to-day. The proceeds of the sale should considerably augment the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Persons interested in the Queen of the Ko^ebuds Competition are requested to nottj tliat the ballot box will in future be deposited at Mr B. Dixon's, Stationer, Tainuf Street. Holders of books are asked to return same to the Secretary, Mr M. J. Fogarty, before noon on Friday. Major O'Neill, D.5.0., Avrites from the Dardanelles: — "There is practically no necessity to worry about clothing. What the men would appreciate most, are extra delicacies — not safetypins and bachelor's buttons — useful as they are. The ideal thing would, be to send a 'Santa Claus' ship of provisions to the Gallipoli Peninsula — frozen lamb and flour — not forgetting baking pow. aer." Last evening the staff of the local Post and Telegraph. Office assembled in the Telephone Exchange, the occasion being to bid farewell to Miss^Thompv son. Mr St. George (Chief Post Master), in calling upon Miss Thompson to accept a silver tea set from the combined staffs, congratulated her upon her approaching marriage, and conveyed the best wish.es of the staff for her future happiness. Mr Bevin (Superintendent) spoke in complimentary terms of Miss Thompson's seven years' connection with the Exchange, and made eulogistic references to her many good qualities as an officer of the De. partment. Mr Barry suitably responded on behalf of the recipient. Miss Cohen, Secretary of the Eed Gross League, wishes to acknowledge the following total as Eeef ton's effort for the. British Eed Cross: — Beefton School, ii 30s Sdj Blackspoint 17/5; Capelston £1 125.; Cronadun 17s Sd; Landing fl 2s 6d; Globe £1 9s 7d,Pro. gress 4s; Waiuta 16s o*d; Ikamatua, 5s 3d; Blackwater ss; Waitahu 6s sid; E^roadway £8 5s 2-Jd; Buller Eoad £3 5s 10s; Terrace Ms Id; Shiel and Church St., £3 3 S 6d; Blackspoint £1 Os'lld; Crushington £1 3s 10s; Waiuta Battery £1 17s 2d; Eosstown 18s 3M; total £31 5s Bd, A young man named John James J'Donnell died after a brief illness on Sunday night at the Trafalgar Hotel. The deceased, who had been working at a sawmill at Kokiri, complained of being unwell a week ago, and came to Greymouth on Friday last and was medically attended to. An hour previous to lu3 death he was up, and, although apparently ill, his condition was not considered serious. The deceased, who was 29 years of age and well and favourably known in Greymouth and along the Otira line, was the only son of Jeremiah O'Donnell, for many years resident at Maori Creek and now of Eunanga. The sensitive springs and large wheels, combined with the Hygienic qualities, make the Plunkett Pram the easiest to push and easiest to ride in. . Latest Models from £3 17s 6d at Wade's. Bargains in Books are awaiting; your selection at B. Dixon's Disposal Sale. Come in and secure the pick — Advt. We are making a special show of millinery in our showroom ,upstairs and invite inspection. We have some smart ready-to-wear hata at 6/11 and 8/11, also untrimmed shapes at 3/11, 4/11 and S/U, upwards, in Black, 3axe, Brown, White, Navy etc. All bought for the coming esason. Note iddress, Walker's, Boundary Street. —Advt. Some Bargains in Brushware — Hair Brushes were 2s to Ss 6d, now is 4d to 6s. Cloth Brushes were is 3d to 6s 6d now is to 4s 6d. Tooth Brushes were gd to is 6d now yd to is 2d. Nail Brushes were 4d to is, now 3d to 9d af B. Dixon's Disposal Sale — Advt. ' For Carnival Week a special showing of Men's (Boxed) Tailor-made Suits, from 39/6, worth 60/-. Call in to-day and. see them at C. Smith's, Ltd., the Wholesale Drapers, Clothiers, Vot Importers and House Furnishers. Books at Reduced Prices— Cloth Bound Poet Works were 2s 6d nbw is iod. Leather Bound Poets were from 4s 6d to 12s 6d now 3s 6d to gs 6d. Prize .Books were is to 8s 6d, now gd to 6s. Classics is to 2s 6d, now gd to 2s. See these at B. Dixon ? s, Tainui Street.— Advt. If 70a possess a Gramophone call md hear the latest suppliment of Columbia dice records at Messrs Vebly Sons and Gofton Ltd. 28 Macsay St.— Advt. Save your coupons at McKay and Son's; Is in the- £ on all cash sales, jesides the best value, .the best selee. ion and the best service. The- new itripe crepes, 6d a yard, in blue, green >rpwn, etc. Eorty pieces, of newShan;ung silks, 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6 per yard—^ ;he best value in the trade. W. Mclay and Son, v The Leading Drapers,. - Jreymouth and Hokitika.