LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 10 July 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

None of the eighteen mon seeking work at the local Labour Bureau have yet been placed in positions. The All Black Rugby team leaves Wellington in ten days’ tim-e to play five matches in Australia. Though no rain fell, Saturday proved a very unpleasant day on account oi the cold, the temperature in the morning being as low as any experienced locally this winter. It is reported that yesterday a meeting of the State Miners’ Union reconsidered the desput-e with the management over the question of knocking oil time, but it is not known what decision was reached. The alterations to the kitchen department of the Albion Hotel have now been completed, and the dining room will open again on Saturday.—Advt. The number of bankruptcies filed with the Deputy-Official Assignee in Napier for the month of June was six. The number for the quarter ending June was 21 and the previous quarter 20, making a total of 41 for the six months this year, as compared with 29 for the whole of 1921. It having conic to the knowledge of some people that a number of men have been sleeping out this winter, arrangements have been made to accommodate about 50 men in one of the Wellington Harbour Board sheds. Beds and bedding have been procured and the men are to doss on the floor. Many of those being thus accommodated are senfaring men.—“N.Z. Times.” It was noticeable last evening that the atmosphere became comparatively j warm and rain threatened. The fine spell was eventually broken about midi night when, the rain commenced to fall, ; and then a steady downpour set in. : The pessimist will remark: —“We’re in i for it now.” But we have done re- ! markably well so far this winter. I Everyone likes to see a well-dressed • boy—especially mother. And if it is only ; once a week that his knock-about exist- | ence 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 attrnc- < tive range of Sports and ’Varsity suits i from 17/6. The Mayfair, Men’s and ; Boys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhera Quay. —AAttF • The men in the employ of the Pub- ( lie Works Department on the West Coast have been notified of a reduction ; in their rates of pay on accordance | with the provisions of the Public ’ Works Expenditure Act. The following s are the rates of reductions for temprary employees:—Workmen in receipt of £l9O per annum, a reduction of 8d per day, workmen in receipt of less than £l9O a reduction of 4d per day. For co-operative contracting parties, the < rates are cut by five per cent. These reductions take effect this month.

Mr Jamies Craigie, M.P., has sold out his interests in the “Timaru Post” to Mr R. Bell, and severed completely his connection with the paper. Rabbitskins fell with a dull thud last week, Dunedin prices being from 1/6 to 2/- per lb below those of a fortnight ago. The first lambs of the season have made their appearance in Poverty Bay, despite the fact that as a rule very few are seen until well into July. Last Friday, Mr H. J. Wilde, proprietor of the Grand Picture Theatre. Westport was charged with keeping open on June 4th and 18th for the purpose of transacting business. The cases were adjourned sine dio. A London cable states that Sir John Sandys, Public Orator at Cambridge, dropped dead while proceeding to attend the ceremony of conferring honorary ‘s on the Duke of York and U.S.A. Chief Justice Taft (ex-Ameri-can president.). It is understood that Mr John Farrell, architect to the Auckland Education Board, will contest the Auckland West seat at the General Election against the present Labour member (Mr M. J. Savrge) in the interests of the Reform Party. In reply to a Labour ALP., Mr Parry who asked for legislation to fix a standard of quality for gas, as people now got only three-quarters of what they paid for. the Government stated it would try and ix?gulat<‘ gas through the Board of Trade. 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 meke, every pair gnarajiteed, Price 6/11 pair. McGruer’s (Westland) Ltd., Greymouth, Reefton nd Hokitika.—Advt. There h.-is been :i big increase in the registrations of unemployed with the Labour Depart incut in Napier during week before last. The number at pi ■- sent on the department's books is 235, of whom 95 belong to Hastings. It is anticipated that relief work will he found for some of the men this week. If Mitchell, the militarist ALP., and Massey, can think of no better remedy for unemployment than attempting to gaol those who openly denounce the disregard of the master class for the welfare of the worker-, they are the very politicians who are bringing nvarei changes which they profess to a bhoi. Two teams of Hokitika State School girls visited Groymouth on Saturday, and played the Secondary and Primary teams of the Greymouth Stale School. In each game the home team was successful, winning the secondary game by S goals to nil, and the primary by 8 to 4. The Public Works Minister states: — It will be possible to allow dairy pro duee to go through the tunnel from

Otira to Arthur’s Pass, after the middh’ of September next. I wish it to he strictly understood, however, that no more than three hours per week can be spared for the running of this traffic It is expected the construction of the Waitangi Bridge in South Westland will be shortly put in hand. Pity some Grev County works in this electorate were not so readily inaugurated. Orders taken for Excelsior Rubber Stamps and Supplies, Linen marking outfits a speciality, Safety skrip Fountain Pen Ink, proof against-acid permanent on papor, protects cheques and valuable records, price large bottle, 2/-, Swan Fountain Pen Ink, . price 1/6 large bottle. Wo have the Swan Fountain Pen, price 25/-; Waterman 25/-; Onoto 20/-, Unity 10/-. A. E. Kilgour, up-to-date Bookseller and Stationer.—Advt. The Minister of Lands, replying to representations made last March that at Hari Hari additional lands should be set apart as a Domain, states: I find that the addition:’! land referred comprises portion of a rille range reserve, and furthermore, the area which was originally allocated as a site for a hall and recreation ground has iievo* been formally dedicated for the purposes.” He promises to go further into the matter. A special meetpig of the Greymouth Borough Council wes held Saturday morning for the purpose of confirming the minutes of a special meeting, held on Thursday, the Bth day of June, at 7.45 p.m., authorising the Council to borrow by way of Special Order, the sum of £ll,OOO, to extinguish part of its antecedent liability of £11,103/9/6. Those present at the meeting were: — Crs W. H. Parfitt (Deputy Alayor), J. O’Brien, H. F. Doogan, R. Williams, W. C. S. Colclougli , T. B. Baty, and K Skoghind. The minutes were confirmed on the motion of Cr Doogan, second.ed by Cr. Baty. 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 be used where other fuels cannot. 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.

The numerous crowd of visitors to Greyniouth on Saturday for the football matches recalled old times, when the senior cup competition was contested by Grey, Hokitika and Brunner teams, and the junior cup by Grey, Orientals, Reefton, Nelson Creek, Cobden, Kuniara, Ross, Rimu and Hokitika. Among Hokitika veteran players noticed on the Park on Saturday were Harry But land, Andy (“Boots”) Wilson, Bill Sherman, Tom Gillo oly, Erauk Ale Gregor. There is a proposal to hold a carnival week at Greyniouth in Alarch next to commemorate the formal opening of the Otira Tunnel, including a band contest, fire brigades’ demonstration, a sports meeting, and other attractions. As Alarch is a very suitable month, and Grey mouth is so centrally situated a very large crowd would doubtless journey hither for such a carnival. A public meeting is to be called to consider the project in a few days’ time. In Parliament Air T. E. A". Seddon questioned Air Coates as to what arrangements the Government made, with the owners of the Greyniouth Native reserve, and also when the Government would introduce a Bill dealing with the matter, and whether the Native Affairs Committee would lake evidence from the lesecs. The Alinister stated the Native Trustee was preparing a Bill, the details of which would bo placed before a meeting of Alaoris at Kaiapoi on August 3rd. The loseps would not be represented at that meeting, but the Native Affairs Committee would hear the lesees if the Bill came before Parliament. ’ The Canterbury Education Board .’«* a law unto itself in the matter of ad vertising, picking and choosing among papers according to its members’ oww sweet will. The Government that tn! orates discrimination in this matter as guilty ns the institution that practises it. The public have a right to be indignant over the board’s action late ly 'when it is alleged to have- comn-rit-ted :• breach of the regulations by advertising the election of a member for the north-west riding of the rural area There is no quarrel over the elect ; ur> of Air R. Wild, of Hokitika, who. i* to be hoped, will see that discrimination in advertising by the board •» speedily ended on the Coast. The pn’m> is that the recent election was no elne tion in the sense that the announce ment was a surprise generally. A mem her of a Greymouth School Commit, ten was asked and consented to contest the election, but was not aware that nominations would close until this month. It is understood that the board will be asked for an explanation. The Hokitika “Guardian” suggests that the ignorance of people as to the election | was due to “Greyniouth somnolency.’ That remark is quite uncalled for, because the Education Board was asleep The Big Event.—AlcGruer’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—AlcGruer’s (Westland), Ltd.—Advt. 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 DominionAll 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 best

and the prices are within the range ot all purses. Your inspection is invited at our showrooms. Harley and Co.. Ltd., the people’s House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt.