LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 21 April 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

On Saturday’s express, a (Anninerei: Super Eleven, two (2) ton Truck ai rived to the order of Mr J. Ryall, Barrytown, supplied by “Combined Buyers” Wellington, through the WeM Coast distributors, Mark Sprot and t'o Ltd., Th© 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 be pleased to show the Chassis to those interested.—Advt. Of 12 bankruptcies that were notified in the last number of the New Zealand Gazette, seven were in th*’ North Island. Clergymen of the Church cd England cannot sit in the House of Commons unless they renounce their Order-. Thilo does not apply to ministers of other denominations. The Underground Railway of London uses 225,000,0(10 tickets of 46,00(1 varieties every year. The London Gen oral Omnibus Company uses t web e hundred million tickets annually. “An hones! man has a better men. i.iy than a liar,” said Lipowsky, a “memory marvel,” who recently demonstrated in London. In two days he learned 2000 English words. It is reported that Mr “Snowy’’ Mathieson, late of the Otira Line district. and the inventor of an improved circular saw, has disposed of the patent rights in America for sum rulin’, ag into 6 Ac figures. Triiinipli Bicycles, built of all lie, 1 best English parts, Dunlop tyres, Reynolds chain, Eadie Coaster, .Brooks J spring saddle, etc. Call arid inspect this Bicycle at Wade and Co.. C. mouth: — Advt . Il is understood that some of tin; Grey County Councillors have been ay by Cobden ratepayers to ascertain whether they view with favour a- proposal to merge the Cobden Town Board district into the County. A petition in favour of the change is proposed to be circulated at Cobden. (Jtira is going in for a* football club, tlie following officers have been elected:—Patron, Mr Fitzgerald; president Mr. H. W. Blacks; vice-president Mi. Rothwell; secretary and treasurer, Mr F. Caterer ; club captain, Mr. W. Caldwell; committee, Messrs B. Thomas, G. Walton, and F. Woods. The club will be unable to enter a team for competitions, but will play friendly matches. Free offer for 14 days. Six lOiuch double-sided grama phone records co every purchaser of one of our new Rouble spring gramophones at ffi IDs. cash. Harley’s, Complete House Furnishers.—Advt. An unusual impounding iimidcut was reported nt a recent Hawera County Council meeting (says the Star) . Some months ago, a, Lors.e of better quality than usual was impounded, and when sold it realised £22. The owner was now found, and he. claimed a residue over and above the expenses. It was resolved that this be paid, less a commission of 5 per cent, for work done. A councillor suggested 10 per cent and another remarked: “Your own case may come some day.” Mr. Jas O’Brien, 31. P., lias received advice from the Minister ol Education (Sir J. Parr) that the matter of a school for Coal Creek children has been referred to the Canterbury Education Board, who had replied that owing to the proximity of the Greymouth and Runanga Schools <2’ miles in. each case) there was no hope of the grant for a building at Coal Creek being made. The Minister added that if the position had changed since the report was made, ho would be prepared to further favourably consider the case. Referring to the deputation of the Greymouth Borough Council anent the early completion of the railway yard at Elmer Lane, the Minister of Mine* (Mr. J. G. Anderson) wrote that he had referred the matter to his colleavguo (Mr. J. G. Coates), who had advised him that plans were in course of preparation for a locomotive depot ut Elmer Lane, and it is expected the work will bo put in hand at an early date.

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 new discovery based on the unique acoustic properties of the Pleated Diaphragm, a discovery due to the researches of the eminent French scientist, M. Louis Lumierc, Mcmbro de 1 ’lnstitut, Commander de la Legion d’Honneur. 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 those wonderful instruments to you. Accredited Agents: The Bristol Piano Co. Lid., Tainui St., Greymouth, H. G. Denne. manager. Reef ton represent a five: Air Nicholas Lawn.—Advt. I

1 •’■'l '»f (hr gates for the K:r.vCompany’s scheme are now to ' . the Cromwell Argus i. Work 1 " 'inn’ extent been delayed await ’ln :iiiivnl of these, and rapid ■ 'an now lit* anticipated. " Him <Liv afternoon Harley and 1 ulmiil to public auction at the •»! Mr Boyes, Kilgour Road, * Im nil lire ami effects includI '--me: li,.| Ix-qromii suites, sewing ' 'I In- sale commences at

1 ih.'v ilia! by purchasing " , " ,J in th. x.z. Perpetual '/■'; ' Li-I, 11,:,, ,1 ....ill |irovide y ou ■’ liaml rtmie - mlownient for th? I'-’ 1 yim-ni ; / , evcrv three "■"'■lL.. W lH <. f() , |, ;ir |j ( . ul;irs t 0 H ° I'"-- Ur.ynmnth.—Advt. Wanganui -ii liiei (-tnl.es the Hci-:-i‘li. Al Katana a lem,, <,f 4 -ight sturdy beasts is utilised tor arious classes of heavy transport work, including haul ing timber. Though not so quick as Illi l t racter, they arc mu'di more reliable when a job i r rough couutrv m undertaken. Speaking to a Nortli Otago Times ie ! resontative re<u‘nllv, the proprietor >if a well-known hotel in Oamaru, stated that there was a noted absence of lady guests booked for the Easter holidays. He attributed the. fact to the infantile paralysis epidemic, and was of the opinion that ladies were not travelling for fear of carrying the li--A Wanganui business man informrd a reporter (says the Wanganui Herald) | that lie Ind heen advised by his Lon don agents that the shipping eon inn les at Home Engaged in the trade with New Zealand would be prepared in future io make AVanganui a direct port of (discharge, provided that a minimum of 800 tons of cargo were offered each trip. The opinion in Wanganui business circles is that the an i.ouneeinoTit is of ihe greatest imjnrtance. and it is not anticipated that there will be any difficulty in securing the necessary amount of cargo.

Tf your neighbour’s an Alfa Laval :;-cr. you'll find lie '< an Alfa Tan al lu.osier —ask him to.day. If yon milk only two er three cows and skim by Ini ml. you probably waste enough cream to pay for an Alfa Laval Separator. Ask Harley and ('<>. to show von the Alfa Laval Separator to.day—we’\’e a model for your exact requirements. If you live out of town write for further facts. Harley and Co., Greymouth. —Advt. Travellers in London trnmears usually find fog a distinct nuisance. It is often so difficult to know exactly where one is. A new device, now adopted in 150 London cars, and which may shortlv be installed in others, overcomes this difficulty. .It takes the form of a street cart, with the names of the streets plainly marked, which is suspended from the top of the side of the car. The chart is connected with the wheels and moves as the tram moves. When the latter stops the chart stops: and when the car turns l ack the chart turns back. too. A small pointer shows the exact position of Ihc car at any moment. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY. A party of half a dozen deer stalkers returned to Timaru recently from a trip to the Hopkins Valley, where they spent four days culling the deer, which have become far too numerous (states the Herald). They killed 74. one rifle accounting for a mob of 18. which was found iu a rocky fastness .from which there was only one exit, and the 18 were shot one after the other ns they attempted to get back to the open country. The stalkers report that, feed being plentiful, all the deer seen were in excellent condition, and that while they were doing no harm on the mountain tops, they consumed a lot of good sheep and cattle feed when they were down on the flats, as they were frequently. The stalking party packed in 22 miles before the commenced to shoot. With the projected demolition of the. buildings on what has for many years been known as “Townley’s Corner” (says the Gisborne Times), one ol the oldest landmarks of Gisborne, a building which for upwards of 50 years has been used for many and varied purposes, will disappear, giving place to a modern three-storey structure. The old l.msl,diaig' oF ”50 years ago fvas; the rccogniseld courthouse of the district, and accommodated various other Government departments, while, unofficially, it was utilised for many other purposes. During the periodic visits of the clergy, and, on occasions, by laymen, it was used for holding church services, while during the big massacre, and at other times during the wars with the Maoris, this combined temple of justice and religion was appropriately regarded as a place of refuge for the community. The building was encircled by a balcony, fitted with loopholes, thus making it easy of defence against attackers. There’s nothing on the Coast can touch us for prices and value. Suits, Costumes, Frocks and Overcoats, mad? to your own individual measurements from the world’s best serges, worsteds, tweeds, vicunas, gaberdines and over coatings. From £3 10s upwards. Shape, wear, dyes and satisfaction guaranteed or your money cheerfully refunded. Edi wards. Christchurch, for Suits that Satisfy—Frocks that Fit— Costumes that Charm. Velour Coats, Fur Coats. Raincoats. Evening Dresses. The high qualitv and reasonable prices make .t n pleasure to show yoti our .goods. .1. Scott. Th road needle Street, Greymouth, Const Representative.—-Advt,.

Footballers, <all and <UH your foot balls al Wnd<* and Co., Gr<yni(mfh. Special discount to clnl;s.—A<lvt. Mr Forsyth, one of the \\ •'ihngt Mayoral candidates (who had lo puil out last week) told a meeting tha’ •h< city council stopped its housing s<* r nie because there was no sale for thc houses, and no applications tor further buildings.

R. E .Bellamy, undertaker, Groymouth and Reefton. Orders left with G. E. Hubbard, Reefton, will receive prompt attention.—Advt. Mr J. O'Brien, MJ\. will deliver u political address in th'* Princess Theatre. Reeftoil next Thursday night at S o’clock. A special invitation is extended to all to hear the case tor Labour as put by Mr O’Brien. A Berlin cable states that Professor Hennig claims to have solved thc riddle of the lost city of Atlantis, believed to be identical with the Biblical city >f Tarshish, off thc south west coast of Spain. He found traces of Atlantis while exploring the Isla.nd of Tartcssos at the mouth of the Guadaquiver. “In mv opinion the fact of these heavy lorries being allowed to run over our roads is adding 50 per cent to thc rates,” remarked Cr E. F. Pcacocke, Jwith Tcfcrcnc'c to five lijcavy traffic question at a recent meeting of the Wuipa County Council. Jt was further stated that there was not a road in the. county fit to carry the ton loaded lorries that were at present run ning.

A total of 63 passengers left by the express yesterday for Christchurch. The attendances at the primary, high and technical schools, which resumed yesterday after being closed for four months were very large and there were many new enrolments. The Chair man of the Main School Committee. Mr ,T. Tennent and thc Rev. J. F. Martin attended the school yesterday morning, when a short thanksgiving service was held. A bankrupt at Blenheim who filed with a £7OO deficiency, after a ten months* adventure as a grocer, stated that be had started with no experience, no capital and had kept no books. The Marlborough Express remarks that the fact that, he was able to obtain apparently unlimited credit from wholesale houses goes far to explain the steadily increasing number of bankruptcies with which New Zealand is faced year after year. At the prosent time the school medical, officer for Southland (Dr Rose Collier) is engaged in giving a scries of lectures to parents of school children on “Sonic Aspects of Medical Inspection” and Care of the Childr»*n ' (says the Times). During the past week Dr Collier visited different parts of thc Gore and Edcndale districts. A good deal of interest has been taken in the lectures by parents, who have ' expressed their pleasure at thc work be 1 ing done by the School Medical Dixnsion of the Health Department. Lt is Dr Collier’s intention to carry out similar meetings in different parts of the province until the schools are reopened. L Why use other when Cooke’s special , improved logging ropes are prnv«d to t he ihe most suitable for the work. FuL . lv 90 per cent, of ropes used fcr iogg- > ing and mining purposes are <f Cookcs’’ , —Dispatch Foundry Co., agents. Advt. i