LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 8 July 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A number of “Sunbeam” letter*, which arrived too late for insertion in this issue, will appear next week. The Catholic Schools re-open after midwinter, vacation on Monday. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday as follows: Paroa 8.30 a.m.; Cobden 10 a.m.—Advt. There is no freedom on earth or in any star for those who defy freedom to others —Elbert Hubbard. The Ready Bullion Mine near Reefton has resumed, and 400 feet remains to be driven to reach the reef. The Greymouth Salvation Army Silver band intends, weather permitting, to pay Hokitika a visit this afternoon and evening. General Sir A. Bussell has resigned from command of the N.Z. Legion of Frontiersmen, the reason not being stated. Whitebait have made an early appearance in the Grey River, Mr R. Stewart made a small catch on the Cobden side last Thursday, The Grey County Council is striking a general rate of throe pence in the £1 for the ensuing year, covering the Hospital Board levy, which accounts The many friends of Mrs Geo. Newton of Dunollie, will be sorry to hear she is very ill in the Grey River Hospital. Mr J. Kaye, the West Coast representative of the Vacuum Oil Compan} r , has won a gold watch presented by the company for its second best salesman in Australasia. The capitalists of Canterbury are looking forward to reap good profits out of tho West Coast shortly. The Progress League is going to send another delegation to tho Coast next month. Attention is drawn to the altered time-table on Rewanui line to-day. Trains leave Greymouth for Rewanui at 6.35 a.m., 12.30 p.m., and 6.15 p.m., returning at 7.40 a.m., 1.40 p.m. and 7.20 p.m. Tho Finance Committee of the Grey County Council has decided to accept an offer of a loan of £11,600, at 6 per cent, from the Australian T. and G. Insurance Company to cover the Council’s antecedent liability for a term of 20 years. An estimate for a bicycle shed at the District High School was presented to the meeting of the Committee last evening by Mr R. J. Williams, who stated that a shed to accommodate 35 bicycles would cost approximately £33. Tho Committee deputed tne chairman (Mr J. Tennant) and Mr Williams to interview the Education Board’s foreman on the matter. Tho Labour Party will hold their usual fortnightly Euchre and Dance in the Druids’ Hall on Monday evening the 10th inst. Prizes of five lbs of tea and cups and saucers will be given . for tho ladies securing the most points , in the Euchre, also two prizes for gents. All lovers of dancing can depend on having a good night’s enjoyment. Miss Watson will supply the music, and a . good floor and an efficient M.C. will make a combination that is always attractive and entertaining.

The usual Labour dance will be held in the Driuds ’ Hall, this evening. To meet changes on its £2,300 loan, the Cobden Town Board proposes to add a half-penny in the £1 on capital value, to the rates, which are now 3d in the £1 on capital value. Mitchell, M.P., has been getting excited over some speeches at an unemployed demonstration in Wellington. He asked the Premier if he didn’t think they should be stopped. Mr Massey obliged by breathing a few threats against the ‘‘Bolsheviks.’’

In view of the desire of West Coast bandsmen for a contest here at’an early date, the local Competitions Society is taking a step in that direction by putting on a quartette contest at next competitions. All the West Coast bands are being asked to enter. A real boom, Sterno, canned heat for instant cooking for indoor and outdoor use, it ignites at the scratch of a match. It is smokeless, makes no dirt, gives heat as intense as gas, can bo used where other fuels canno’. Everybody uses Sterno Canned Heat, everywhere, in the sick room, when motoring, camping, in the nursery, in the- shops, in the home, heating water for shaving. Call in and see it demonstrated. A. E. Kilgour, Sole Agents.—Advt. Included in the cargo of the Manuka, which arrived at Wellington from Sydney on Monday, were ICO Java finches of various colours, 50 parrots, 12 magpies, 20 blue-eyed doves, a crested dove, two red-rumped parakeets, two king parrots, and eight cockatoos. The attendance at the Greymouth District High School has now reached SOO—a record for the school. Pleasure was expressed at last evening’s meeting of the Committee at the satisfactory roll, one member pointing out that Hokitika’s roll was in the vicinity of 435. Mrs Jones, prior to her departure from Reefton for Wellington', was farewolled by Reefton Methodist Ladies’ Guild, ami presented by Rev Mr Pickering with a beautiful silver butter dish, on behalf of the members, whose president (Mrs Absalom) paid a tribute to the departing lady. The Big Event.—McGruer’s Annual Winter Sale commences Friday, June 29. Profit smashed goods, each and every article positively and substantially marked down. Special purchase 97 cases of manufacturers’ and warehousemen’s surplus stocks bought at less than half usual prices. For economy and satisfaction—McGruer’s (Westland), Ltd.—Advt. A A novel feature at the Railway and Foundry ball next Thuisday will be a semaphore, which, by its arm, will indicate the “next” dance. Searchlight headlights of several colours Avlll show through the native foliage .from the stage, thus transferring the glare from the railway track to the Municipal Hall. The Blackwater Mines, Ltd., last month crushed 3620 tons of stone, yielding 1486 line ounces of gold, valued at £6,689. The working expenses were £5,267, development costs £435, and new water race £352. The working profit was £1,422, and the net profit £635. The value of the gold is calculated at £4 10/- per line ounce.

The late Mr T. A. B. Bailey was a Stipendiary Magistrate in Christchurch for a number of years prior to his transfer to the North Island, being associated on the bench with the late Mill. W. Bishop, S.M. He was appointed a magistrate about 14 years ago, when he was in practice in Palmerston Otago, as a solicitor. Mr Bailey had been in failing health for some months.

Annual Winter Sale commencing Friday, June 29, and following days. Quick quit unbeatable prices. 100 dozen ladies’ all-wool Black Cashmere Hose, usually 4/11, now 2/6 pair. 50 dozen Elastic Top Sports and Low Bust Corsets, C. 8., British make, every pair guaranteed, Price 6/11 pair. McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt.

A goodly crowd of people from Hokitika is coming to Greymouth to-day for the football matches in which Southern team are engaged. The visiting teams of school girls for basket ball matches are to be entertained at morning tea by the local school girls, while the boys will be also similarly treated by their friendly rivals. Hokitika seems likely to demonstrate today it is no mere village, because there will be about 80 athletes invading here, as well as their many followers.

The Wellington L.R.C. has received the following nominations of prospective Labour candidates at the General Election:—East: A. L. Monteith and C. H. Chapman; Suburbs: A. W. Croskcry; North: 11. E. Combs, Mrs F. Snow, A. L. Hannify, and C. 11. Chapman: Central: P. Fraser, M.P.; South: Not yet announced. Only candidate will contest each seat, and in eases where necessary selection ballots will be held at a later date.

The Hon C. J. Parr is coming in for a broadside of criticism as the result of the Supreme Court judgment in the case of his heresy hunt of Miss Jean Park, schoolteacher, a native of Hokitika. The criticism of the judgment is considered extremely bad taste, especially in a Minister of the Crown, who is looked to to set. a better example to the public. It is generally whispered that Mr Massey will have to drop his overbearing Minister, if he is not to weaken the influence of his Party.

Everyone likes to see a well-dressed boy—especially mother. And if it is only once a week that his knock-about existence permits him to wear a good rigout—that is sufficient to show that a nice suit is always worth while. Call and select from our wide and attractive range of Sports and ’Varsity suits from 17/6. The Mayfair, Men’s and Boys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhera Quay. __A*”*

Orders taken for Excelsior Rubber Stamps and Supplies, Linen marking outfits a speciality, Safety skrip Fountain Pen Ink, proof against-acid permanent on paper, protects cheques and valuable records, price large bottle, 2/-, Swan Fountain Pen Ink, price 1/6 large bottle. We have the Swan Fountain Pen, price 25/-; Waterman 25/-; Onoto 20/-, Unity 10/-. A. E. Kilgour, up-to-date Bookseller and Stationer.—Advt.

The alterations to the kitchen department of the Albion Hotel have now been completed, and the dining room will open again on Saturday.—Advt. As the outcome of a request from the West Coast Centre of Rugby League the Rector of the District High School (Mr H. H. Allison) last evening reported that he did not consider it in the interests of the children tc introduce League into the School. He . pointed out that Rugby was th-u national game, and in addition to that, I there was not room i«r the two codes. He also stated that there were several objectionable features in League he would not cure to introduce into the school.

As promised recently the radical changes planned in Greymouth’s telephone system are now being put in hand, by the installation of an up-to date manual system with metallic return. “Listening in,” and the annoyance of hearing several talking over the wire at the one time should thus shortly be a thing of the past, Borough pavements were yesterday being ent where the trench is to be dug for the laying of the cable. This work may yet absorb some of the hundreds of unemployed and part-employed there must be on the Coast. An overseer is being imported from Blenheim, and experts will also arrive from Christchurch by to-day’s express. The new system will take only a brief period to install, and should prove a boon to citizens and householders generally. At our showrooms will be found a most comprehensive display of artistic furniture. It is doubtful whether a bigger, better, or more varied selection can be found within the Dominion All the furniture, furnishings, upholstered chairs and chesterfields are made in our own factory. The strictest supervision is exercised by experts throughout the entire process of manufacture. The quality is the bes* and the prices are within the range oi all purses. Your inspection is invited at our showrooms. Harley and CoLtd., the people’s House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt. The final meeting of the men’s and ladies’ committee of the Railway and Foundry Ball was presided over by Mr J. T. de Frietas, and it was reported that complete arrangements were made for the ball to be held in the Town Hall on next Thursday evening. The ladies’ committee is a v» ry enthusiastic one and there will be nothing lacking from their contribution to assure success. The joint committee is setting out to make the ball, and incidentally a euchre tournament, the success of the social season. By the generositv of several well wishers the prizes to be awarded to the euchre winners will be above the average. From the hills around Cobden nikau palms will be gathered, together with suitable greenery, to decorate the interior of the Town Hall. The object of the dance is to raise a sum of money wherewith to provide the free transit expenses of children of the Railway and Foundry staff to the rendezvous of their next annual picnic. “Old Boy” writes: —In answer to a correspondent who asks “who is the oldest pioneer of Greymouth still living?” 1 should reply that Mrs Coates senior, undoubtedly is, as she came to the Grey with her husband in October 1864. Martin parker, of Cobden, is probably the next. Mr M illiam Arnott came very early as he landed in company with the late Mr Edwin Ashton in 1860. Among very old residents still here, are Messrs George Moss, William Kilgour, Edwin Ashton and Dan McLeod, b|t they were only young boys when they arrived. The first baby girl born in Greymouth is still a resident, as is also the first baby in arms brought to the town.