LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 18 April 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ou Saturday’s express, a Commerce Super Eleven, two (2) ton Truck arrived to the order of Mr J. Ryail, Barry town, supplied by ‘'Combined Buyers” Wellington, through the West Coast distributors, Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., The Commerce Super Eleven is the latest model and is admirably adapted to West Coast roads. The body of the truck is being fitted in Greymouth, and the Agents will bo pleased to show the Chassis to those interested.—Advt. The rateable value of the Borough of Greymouth is £774.775. A London cable says the bilhardisl Newman has made a break 957. Nominations of candidates for the Grey District High School Committee will close on Monday next. Mr C. Rose won the No 1 Queen guessing competition for a suit of clothes to be supplied by Mr. Lawn tailor. For every one trained forester want rd in New Zealand, there are at least 20 trained horticulturists wanted, said Mr G. A. Green. F.R.H.S., speaking at Hastings. Footballers, ' all and select your foot ■ balls at Wade and Go.. Greymouth. Special discount to clubs.—Advt . A tug o’ war competition at the Town Hall on May 2, in aid of No. 2 Queen in the Swimming Bath Fund competition, is being organised. Sec advertisement in this issue. In another column Ihc Railway Dr partment advertises train arrangements in connection with Anzae Day. Fxtr.i trains arc being tub on Friday, April 24, and on Anzae Day April 25, all train services in Westland will he suspended.! Mr Parfitt, at the Hospital Board meeting brought up the matter of arranging a ceremony for the inmates, at the laying of the foundation stone of the Old People’s Home on Anzae Day. u lt is not on the estimates, Mr Parfitt,” said the Chairman. Mr. Hannan, amidst laughter. Congratulatory references to the excellent work done by the retiring chair man, Mr J. W. Hannan, were made at the meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday afternoon. ‘I am sure no one could have done better,” said one mem her. ‘‘no one else would have the time.” “Thank you,” laughingly replied the Chairman. 'l’hc Government Tourist Bureau, Mackay Street, issues rail, motor, and steamer tickets. Full information given. No booking charge.—Advt. At the meeting of the High School Committee last night. Mr M . Scott said it should be a recommendation to the incoming- committee to adopt some means of wiping off the £.125 debt on the school heating system. He thought that an appeal should be made to the public for funds. If the ex-pupils of the school were appealed to they would be only too glad to contribute. The Chairman endorsed Mr Scott’s remarks. It had been decided to hold a fete in March, but the epidemic of infantile paralysis had stopped that. Other members of the Committee also expressed the opinion that an appeal should be made to the public. There’s nothing on the Coast can touch us for prices and value. Suits, Costumes, Frocks and Overcoats, uuide to vour own individual measurements from ihe world’s best serges, worsteds, tweeds, vicunas, gaberdines and overcoatings. From £3 10s upwards. Shape, wear, dyes and satisfaction guaranteed or your money cheerfully refunded. Edwards, Christchurch, for Suits that Satisfy—Frocks that Fit— Costumes that Charm. Velour Coats, Fur Coats, Raincoats, Evening Dresses. The high quality and reasonable prices make it a pleasure to -show' you our goods. J. Scott, Threadneedlo Street, Greymouth, Const Representative.—Advt,.

To-day is the iiinetccnth uuni\cr>:iry I "I the S;in l-’r.-i neiscti earthquake. Mr Sims, acting chief mechanical rn ginccr, and Mr G. Wilson, engineer, Canterbury section N.Z.R., will visit the West Coast next week. A Press Association message status that all Territorial Camps scheduled to take place this year have been car. celled. A “silent policeman’’ has been erected nt the intersect ion oi Mackay and Tarapuhi Streets. We have just opened a beautiful selection of evening dresses. Inspection invited. Murray’s, Mackay St., WATCH |’Hi: INDIANS GO BY. J here are .>3,O0() miles of telegraph wires in New Zealand and 270.000 miles 'of telephone wires, enough to encircle the earth more than a doze ntiincs. The foundation stone of the Old Peoples’ Home building is to be placed in position on the right hand side of the main entrance. A lad named Coombe ha.s been brought to Reefton for.medical attention. he having received a severe cut pn the arm, whils’t engaged in cutting blackberries at Hukarere. Do you know that by purchasing a bond now, in the N.Z. Perpetual Forests Ltd., that it will provide you with a handsome endowment for the futuie. Payments: 25 - every three months. Write for particulars to 11. O. Bonakor, Box IS. Greymouth.—Advt. The sum of £2b 5s was raised by the people of Ahaura at the recent bail held in aid of the Grey Hospital. A letter of thanks is to be sent to the committee for their splendid effort. ''Some means should be adopted v. hereby ex-paticuts should be compel led to pay Choir hospital lees,’’ said ;< member of the Hospital Board at its meeting yesterday. R. E .Bellamy, undertaker, Greymouth and Rcofton. Orders left with G. E. Hubbard, Reelton, will receive prompt attention.—Advt . i I A man named Charles Phillips, of Ruatapu, was severelv burned at Hokitika yester<lay, owing to an explosion of benzine in a tin that he supposed to be empty. During the months of January and February, 627 estates were certified for stamp duty, the total value of the estates being £1,602,721 (says the Nev.Zealand 'rimes). For the year 1924, hie number of estates was 5005. and the total value £ 16,054,31*6. Cree offer for II days. Six JOinch double-sided gramaphone records ,o every purchaser of one of our new double-sided gramophone records to £6 IDs. cash. Harley's, Complete I louse Furnishers.—Advt. Airs I’. J. McCarthy, has retained her title of champion of the Greymouth Lawn Tennis Club by defeating in the final of the Ladies’ Championship singles, Mrs M. A. Stedman. For five years in succession. Airs AlcCarthy has won this event. Why use other when Cooke’s spccril improved logging ropes are to be the most suitable for the work. Fully 90 per cent, of ropes used Igt logging and mining purposes are “Cookes ’ —Dispatch Foundry Co., agents. Xd\t. Whale Island, six miles off Whakataiic is becoming a popular fishing resort, and fishing parties have been obtaining excellent sport there. A party anchored off the island succeeded in land’ii g a large number and variety of fish, including- hapuku, kingfish. sch- | napper, blue cod, trevalli and a tuna about 3 feet long. Triumph Bicycles, built of all the best English parts, Dunlop tyres, Reynolds chain, Eadie Coaster, Brooks 3spring saddle, etc. Call and inspect this Bicycle at Wade and Co., Gr mouth:—Advt. Pastor Wicks, who has spent ten years in mission work in the Islands, of the South Pacific, will relate some of his interesting experiences among the heathen tribes of the Solomon Islands. He has travelled extensively in this group and has visited inland villages where no other whiteman has ever set foot, going unarmed amid some of the most savage tribes. He | will show some pictures of a heathen . feast in the island of Choiseul and where the authorities tried in vain to subdue the treacherous inhabitants and the gospel succeeded. He has a most interesting story to tell of the triumphs of the gospel among these desperate people. This lecture will ho held in the Druids Hall at 8 p.m. on Sunday Here it is at last! The most wonderful gramophone made. No sound box, tone, arm, or horn. Made by “His Master’s Voice” Company, London. An entirely now discovery based on the unique acoustic properties of the Pleated Diaphragm, a discovery due to the researches of the eminent French scientist, Al. Louis Lumiere, Mcmbrc de l’lnstitut, Commander do la Legion (I ’Honncur. The reproduction is perfect and practically noiseless. The violin sounds like a violin, the cello like a cello, and the harp and piano sound just like these instruments. These Pleated Diaphragm gramophones are made in two models, a Cabinet Grand in Oak, price £65, and a Table Grand in Oak, price £3O. Please call and wc will demonstrate these wonderful instruments to you. Accredited Agents' The Bristol Piano Co. Lid., Tainui St., Greymouth, H. G. Donne, manager. 1 Roefton representative: Mr Nicholas 1 Lawn.—Advt.

Last year th.- Grry Hospital rcvciv ed the sum of £.~>o(io ; n patients’ fees His Lordship Bishop Brodie yesterday proceeded from Christchurch to Ross in consequence of the serious ill ness of the Rev. Father Riordan. Rev. Father J. Riordan, of Ross, who took suddenly ill on Thursday, remained in a critical state yesterday, without regaining consciousness. 'lhc membership of the Palmerston Nurih Citizens’ Lunch Club is 175. Of these 51 have given addresses or lectures t<» the elub since its formation The death of the British Court bar bcr, Air Charles Jaschke, is recorded in a London cable, at the age of 65 years. He had a most romantic career. He arrived in London with only £2 in his pocket. He commenced business in a tiny room. His toilet preparation became famous. Through personal recommendations, he built up a flourishing connection among the aristocracy. He was aboard Lord Dudley’s yacht at Nice at 1901. when he was first commanded to attend King Ed;w:u'd. 'He was appointed ihc Royal Barber on the spot. He daily trimmed King Edward’s board, which was Mr .Taschke’s proudest achievement. He accompanied King George on his Empire voyage on the Ophir, and also on his Indian tour in 1912. King Edward once complimented his barber, saying: “What I like about you, Charles, is yon do not talk a lot: you’re seen but not heard.”