LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 11 October 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Sleep in peace and comfort at McFarlane’s Albion Hotel. The only up-to-date fire-proof hotel on the West Coast that caters for travellers and the general public. Early breakfasts a speciality. Tariff 10/- per day.—Advt. The Edna, a ketch carrying explosives, visits this port in a few days. Gloaming, who has now won over £31,000 in stakes, was bought as a yearling for 230 guineas. It is expected that the continuous telephone service will commence in Greymouth before the end of the present month. There are still 16 names on the Labour Department’s local list of unemployed, and little or no work is said to be offering for them. They include a miner, sailor, sawmiller, painter, blacksmith, pastrycook, two enginedrivers (loco, and stationary), and j eight labourers. Cabled advice has been received bv Mr F. J. Niall, secretary of the New [Zealand Freezing Workers’ Federation, stating that the freezing workers in Victoria have secured a m‘w agreement, continuing the payment of the old rate of wages. New Sponge 'Cloth Dress Materials, artistic designs and colourings, 5/11 yard; New Fujrette, Silky Dress Material, Jazz Designs, 4/11 yard; New Jap Crepes, all shades, 1/11 yard. MeGruer’s (Westland), Ltd., Greymouth, Hokitika, and Reefton.—Advt. The Denhard Automatic Baking Company announces at Wellington a reduction in the price of bread to 64 d per two-pound loaf privately delivered; s|d over the counter; and 5d wholesale—all shops to retail at 54-d. The Wellington Master Bakers’ Association also announces that it meet any reduction. Charles Rooking Carter Robieson, of 11, Murphy Street, Wellington, who was compulsorily retired from the public service, in which he heftt the position of general manager of the State Fire Insurance Office, has petitioned Parliament for reinstatement, increase

of superannuation, or a grant of rea sonable compensation.

Inspector Dew, of the Invercargill Police Force, has been transferred to Napier on acount of health reasons.

Inspector Dew commenced duty in the Police Force as a constable at Wellington forty years ago, serving ns a constable successively at Blenheim and on the West Coast. He was pro moted to be Sectional Sergeant at Dunedin and has since served at Auck land (section sergeant), Beef ton (sergeant), Westport (senior sergeant), Mt. Cook (senior sergeant), Gisborne (sub-inspector), and Christchurch (subinspector and inspector). Inspector Dew had been stationed at Invercargill for eighteen months.

Country visitors seeking quality and good values should shop at A. E. Kilgour’s. Our spacious departments a*e laden with the choicest goods. V e guarantee that your wants will be satisfied. The values are the best: Sheffield Pocket Knives 2/-, 2/6, 2/11, 3/1 Letter Files, 3/6, 6/6; Good American Pencils, 1/- dozen; Embroidery Rings, 1/6, 1/9 paar; Sunshine Purses, goed value, 9/6, 11/6, 15/-, 22*/6; the fashionable Black and White Sunshine Purse, 10/6, Ladies’ Leather Handbags, something special, 15/6, 22/6; 60in Basket Straps, with steel handle, 3/6 pair. A. E. Kilgour, Up-to-date Bookseller and Stationer.^—Advt.

In connection with the resumption of working by me Wealth of Nations Gold Mine in Inangahua, Messrs E. W. Spencer, and R. T. Watson (Granity) are visiting Wellington on a to facilitate the Company’s operations. Once more the State miners will be idle today, there being no work for I them at the mine. The State of the ■ bar is th© explanation of this, the binns being full. The co-operative parties, however, are not affected, and, ■with orders from the Department, are enabled to continue operation without a stoppage.

The Rev. C. F. Askew, for 11 years vicar of St. Mark’s, Wellington, has resigned desiring a less strenuous sphere after the strain of the past five years during which he was very active in connection with the new Anglican Cathedral. He has accepted the living of Nelson shortly vacant, owing to the resignation of Dr Weeks, who is going to Australia. —Press Association. With the return of spring and in due time warmer weather, the muddied footballers and hockeyites will put their togs away for another season and join with zest ami zeal into the many outdoor sports which the new season brings in its wake. The growing popularity of golf will attract many followers of the little bounding ball, while cricket and tennis will also have its enthusiasts. Whatever game interests you most you’ll get all the requirements

you want at Wade and Co., Speedking Cyclery, the meeting place of all sports. —Advt. The series of collapsible end gateleg tables now on view at Harley’s possess interesting variations of design and range of size from the dainty afternoon tea and card table to the large extension dining-table. Prices are right with quality goods and your inspection is invited at the Showrooms, Richmond Quay.—Advt. The floods in South Westland a few days ago, in addition to washing out an approach to the new Kakapotahi bridge, near the Little Waitaha, did some damage further south, 'W addi tional damage is reported by the rivers at various stages. At Evans Creek the approach to the traffic bridge was somewhat damaged. At the Little Wanganui river the approaches to the new bridge suffered somewhat. There was a wash-out on the south approach, while the north approach is said to have been covered by water, and partly eroded. The Waitangi riser was in high flood also. A protective groyne near the sawmill property lately erected jointly by the settlers and the County Council was covered up and rendered useless. ’ The south bank of the river eroded considerably, some of the workmen’s huts were washed away but the material was later. Further river bank protection is required at Waitangi in the vicinity of

the Loan Block, and calls for early attention. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY.— —Advt. The Prime Minister in I’ailiamenT stated that in regard to the electoral rolls, matters were much better new than they were. The prominence given on the subject in the House and the newspaper press had had a very good effect. The position had greatlv I improved during the last three weeks. He informed the House tuat he had already arranged foT two supplementary rolls. He believed that when Die first supplementary roll came out tiic-re would be quite a rush on th? part of electors to see if their names were on this or the main roll. Then they might expect a rush in the case .-t those not already enrolled, io be put on the second supplementary roll. Everything would be done that could be done to have a clean and full roll A memUer sugested that names were missed through people being away from their homes when the officers

called. Could not notices still be sent to those whose names had been struck off? The Prime 'MTnTster sai he would consult the Department and see if thia could be done. The first supplementary roll would be issued at the end of this month. Engineering for Boys.—We are sole West Coast agents for Meccano Outfits and accessories. Ths best age to start Meccano is anywhere between five and 70. Any boy can build Meccano. We announce reductions in Meccano as follows: No. 0 6/6, No. 0A 7/6, No. 1A 11/6, No. 1 12/6, No. 2 23/-, No. 3 35/-. A. E. Kilgour, Sole Agents for Meccano Toys.—Advt.