LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 2 June 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The “Argus’'’ will be published as usual on Saturday and Monday. McFarlane is still at the Albion, and selling Mandi’s Bottle Beer at 1/- a bottle. —Ad vt. The rainfall for May was 4.21 inches, the biggest fall on any one day being .96 inches on May oth. Rain fell on 12 days. The Inangahua County Council calls tenders for 200 cubic yards of rnetal, delivery to be made on the BlaekwaterWaiuta Road. AVestland Rugby Sub-Union is running a seven-a-side tourney on Cass Square to-morrow. Mr J. Bannister, the Westland representative in the Maori Rugby team ro tour New South AValcs, was on Wednesday- evening entertained by his club mates of the. Excelsior Club, prior to his departure yesterday to join the team. Engineering for Boys.—A. E. Kilgour has Meccano Sets. Encourage the talent your boy possesses. Inspect our stock. No. 0 8/6 set, No. 1 A. 14/-, No. 1 14/6 set. A. E. Kilgour, local agent for Meccano Sets.—Advt. A Sydney cable states that the coal export figures for Newcastle for last month show a decrease, of 39,000 tons. Two-thirds of the total wont to tho other States and New Zealand. Exports to foreign countries were approximately ten per cent of the whole Victoria imported 125,000 tons and New Zealand 55.000 tons from Newcastle during the month. The London Council of Independent Working Class Education has decided to run summer courses of lectures in Economics, TScononrie Geography, Imperialism, and Philosophy. The English Miners’ Federation has decided that its secretary shall not- be allowed to seek election to Parliament. Hokitika Gas Company, at its 48th annual meeting, declared a dividend of 3/- per share. The report stated that £5OO hrd been spent on the works lately, and a further £3OO was to be spent. This amount came out of revenue, and the improvements to the works of late had increased their value by fully £l6OO. The continued success of the company was predicted. Dr Teiehelmann the retiring director, was re-elect-ed; as was also Mr A. B. King, the auditor. Mr D. J. Evans moved a vote of thanks to tho staff, and in doing so eulogised the work of the manager (Mr G. Heinz). The valuable advisory assistance of Mr Jas. Kennedy, of Greymouth, was also appreciated. The motion was carired and both Messrs Heinz and Sweeney expressed their thanks for tho consideration extended to them Staggering prices. Last three days of sa l e —Thursday, Friday and Monday. , ' Consider how important, this great Sale ! with its drastic reductions is to you. Height of Season Goods at end of SeaI son prices, that’s the position in brief. ’ Why pay more to gain less, here every pound will produce what you pay 30/for elsewhere. We brought the prices down. We keep the prices down. Quick quit quotations in every department. McGruer and Co., Greymouth, Reef ton and Hokitika. —Advt. I

The port of Greymouth has been raher quiet of late, and tho watersiders lave a lot of idle time. Vital statistics in Greymouth for May ire: Births 15; deaths 10; marriages The Rugby Union meet this evening when Mr A. Adams’s resignation will lie considered. Customs returns last month totalled £3,221 ,/J2/7. Beer duly amounted to £155/17/11. In our advertising columns :i meeting of Communists is advertised fur 2 p.m. to-mori ow. The Now Plymouth Borough Council loan of £142,000 was underwritton in London at OS at 5} per emit. The combined trades comprising Grocers, Tobacconists, Chemists, Fancy Goods etc., will remain open until 9 p.m, to-night. Special values in horse and cow covers are offered by Harley’s, Ltd., Grey mouth, fur 14 days. Owners of stock should take advantage of the reductions which will save money. — Advt. At a meeting of the Southland I'istrict Labour (’omicil, it was unanimously decided to aliiliato with the Invercargill branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. According to the daily weather report, ycsteril,| s conditions at Manukaii. not far from the scene of the wreck were gloomy, with a strong wind from the E.N.E. Act quickly: last three days of sale Thiirsd.’ty. Friday and Monday, June Ist ;o June .’.t]!, \V<- challenge competition in quality and ••rice. You get the goods vou want : i bedrock prices during the- e three days of swift selling. McGruer and Co., Gruymuiith, lleeftuii and Hokitika. —Advt. Tomorrow at Hokitika a hoekyv match will be played between the M.iv.heru (Grey) and Hokitika ladies’ clubs, the Hokitika team being as follows Forwards: ’Misses K. Foster, M. Shroder, L. Fane (captain'', Shroe-l-er, P. Thompson: halves, M. Walton, T. Wallace, .1. Walker; backs, M. Daly, 8. Wallace; goalkeeper, Mrs D. Huner. Emergencies: P. Thorn : mi A. Stapleton. Gas Department. - -The boom in coke sales continues, and m» wonder when three bags are being delivered for 2/6. The cheapest fuel on earth. Dray loads and larger quantities at low rates. —Advt. The agitation (evidently capitalistic) for a sub-division of Australi;n States has led to a decision to hold a Conference this month at whi h delegates from the New State movements in North Queensland, Northern and New South Wales, the Riverina and Murrav Valley, and Western Australia will be invited to discuss some tangible scheme to carry out their aims. The gusty winds prevailing during the past few days have made matters very uncomfortable for Greymouth people, besides which they have covered with saiol from the roads quite a number of the footpaths. Several fences and the roofs of outhouses Imve suffered in the gales, which, strange to say, have much greater force in the streets of the town than upon the higher levels of the surrounding hills. The number of unemployed in Napier (says the “Telegraph”) is steadily increasing. Fifty-two new applications for work were made to the Labour De partment last week, and the department has now 116 names on its books. On April 24 the number -was 45, on April 29 92, j;nd May 6 87, on May 13 92, and on May 20 92. Of the 116 out of employment, 73 are general labourers, 10 are hotel workers (female), and five arc farm labourers. Most occupations are represented. Give them Swan’s the pen that signed the Treaty that ended the war. Most reporters of the leading newspapers, many famous editors and authors use the Swan Fountain P» n. A. E. Kilgour has them: price 25 z '-. We also stock the “Unity’’ self filling .14 carat solid gobi nub iridium pointed Britishmake. Price 10/-; the Onoto self-filling pen, price 20/-; Waterman’s ideal fountain pen; price 25/-. A large assortment of gold-mounted fountain pens suitable for presents in stock. Swan ink suitable for ull fountain pens; price J '6 a bottle. A. E. Kilgour sells it for less. —A dvt. More books in the home. Buy more books. Give more books. Read more books. A. E. Kilgour seeks your patronage. His prices are the lowest and his stock is new, bright and up-to-date. We announce the latest novels: ‘‘The Valley of Giants,’’ by Peter P>. Kyne, 2/6. “McGlusky the Gold Seeker,” by A. G. Hales, price 2/6; “No Defence,’’ by Gilbert Parker, price 2/6; “The Splendid Folly,” by Margaret Pedler, price 2/6; “Betty Zane;” “The Roaring U.P. Trail;” “The Desert of Wheat,” by Zano Grey, price 26; “Vashti,” by A. I. Evans Wilson, price 2/6; “The Dancing Master.” by Ruby M. Ayres, price 2/6; “Pigs is Pigs, ” by E. P. Butler, price 2/6; “The Rustler of Wind River,’’ by G. W. Ogdon, price 3/6; “Kindrod of the Dust,” by Peter B. Kyne, price 3/6; “The Man in the Twilight,” by Ridgwell Cnlliim, price 6/6; “The Book of r-11 Power,” jiric * 6/-. Sure to get it at A. E. Kilgour, Up-to-date Bookseller ami Stationer. —Advt. For two weeks only, the Mayfair, men ac.l boys’ wear specialists, are holding a special bargain sale of seasonable goods. Our stocks comprise the ' cry latest goods bought on the lowest market possible. Every article in men and boys’ wear has been marked down to bedrock. Sale finishes June 2.—Advt.

Brisbane (Jas (’ornpany lias reduced gas from 7/- to 6/8 per 1000 feet. A London cable states that the British Parliament has adjourned lor Whitsuntide recess. There are 192 names on the tablets of the Soldiers' Memorial al Westport. An extraordinary general meet ing of the Kar; i.iea Co-operative Dairy Company, convenetl on a requisition signed bv a number of shareholders, who considered that the present policy of the directorate was inimical to the best interests of Ihe Company, was held on Tuesday, May 23rd. There was an exceptionally large attendance, the hall engaged being considerably overcrowded. Tho principal business was a motion to remove the chairman, vicc-'-hairiitun ami oiii* other director, and replace them with three shareholders pledged to a thorough investigation of the company s business operations. The motion was defeated. A motion fccoinmemling the di rectors to close the butchery was carried, and a similar motion in connection with the store was defeated.