LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 23 April 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

On Saturday’s express, a Commerce Super Eleven j two (2) ton Truck arrived to the order of Mr J. Byall, Barrytown, supplied by “Combined Buyers” Wellington, through the West Coast distributors, Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., The Commerce Super Eleven is the Iwtest 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. Harvesting operations are practically ' over in the Waimate district, but there is still a good deal of threshing to be done.

A kumara grown in a garden at Romuera, Auckland, weighs Sib 2oz and is probably a record tuber. The owner ■•"annot account for its phenomenal size, as no manure was used. A political address will be delivered by Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., in the Princess Theatre Hoeft on tn.nighl. ThiirsSouic of the wheat crops in the Oam aru district have this year produced very satisfactory returns. One farmer near Herbert took "S bushels of Dreadnought wheat an acre from a 30 acre paddock. This, at 7s per bushel, represents a gross income nf £609. or over £2O an acre. Special thanksgiving services are to b<- held in the vurjous churches in Gipymouth. Cobden and Blakotown on i Sunday next in connection with the lilting ol‘ the infantile paralysis embargo on children. At 11 a. m. service will he hold in al! the churches, and nt 2.30 p.m. special children’s voi \ ic(‘s will be hold in Holy Trinity Church, and in the Anglican churches tit Cobden and Blnketown. On Suu day evening the Ministers of the respective denominations will exchange pulpits. Rev. T. X. Cuttie will preach tit Holy Trinity Church, the Rev. Martin will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church, and Archdeacon Carr and F.nsign Toomor will preach nt the Salvation Army and Methodist Church respectivoly. Mr F. Turley, sec rota t y of the Tim ; ler Workers' I’nion will deliver an Gju n-air address in Hokitika on Fridav » v< ning next, cominenciiig at 7.30, the k ilijoct being: “The Timber Industry a-< the Workers' Compensation Act.’’ -- Advt . A Wanganui man was the victim of a neatly executed pocket-picking rrick at the Foilding races. He had just collected a windfall of £53, and with the notes safe in his trousers pocket, ho took position among the crowd watching the “tote” hoard. He says lie remembers two mon standing beside him and he certainly distinctly remembers one of the stamping heavily on one of his foot. Ho naturally lurched into the other man and ho remembers now feeling the other “genhand going into his pocket. The pain in his toes and the first man’s profuse apologies quite camouflaged the doings of the other man, who had disappeared in the crowd before the victim had collected sufficient presence of mind to try tn see his face. 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. Edwards. Christchurch, for Suits that Satisfy—Frocks that Fit— Costumes that Charm. Velour Coats, Fur Coats. Raincoats, Evening Dresses. The high qua I itv and reasonable priees make .t a pleasure to show you our uoods. •«. Scott, Threadneedle Street. Greymouth. Coast Representative.—Advt.. At the final meeting of the Late Brunner Borough Council, the Mayor. Mr. F. Boustridge, reviewed the Council’s activities, staling the balance sheer, showed a very satisfactory state of affairs, with a credit balance ot over £6O. The debt, had boen reduced by ono_h<'ilf during the. term. The Taylor, ville bridge loan had been reduced by £lOO, while a large amount owing tn the Grey Hospital and Charitable Ai l Board, which had been left by the old

Council, had been paid off’. By means of Government grants the Council had received the sum of over £9OOO. Pract.• vally the whole of this had been spent or was now being spent in the district. This was a groat asset to the district and the Council could congratulate itself that in this respect alone it had done more for the district than any preceding Council, during a similar term. The Council had engaged a permanent roadman and in this also had proved that by careful management a great economy had resulted to the Borough. Previous Councils had maintained that this stop was impossible owing to the limited finance, but this had been proved a fallacy. Mr Boustridge concluded by thanking the Council and staff for the assistance they had rendered during the term of office. He ex. pressed his intention of presenting himself for re-election, and trusted that such, members of the Council as were peeking re-election would bo returned.

During the, recent holidays the popu. larity of the woollen costume was much in evidence. This favoured garment. is featured by McGruer’s in <3 wide range of attractive weaves and colourings at prices delightfully reasonable ,

Marist Football Club’s first weekly practice at the Club rooms takes place to night. The first, mutton bi ids of the season were on offer in ths shops in Invercargill last week, and found a ready market, retailors shops being cleaned out in a few hours. Call at the Government Tourist Bureau, Mackay Street, Greymouth, and make your arrangements for your next trip now.— Advt. When 1 hear a young man spoken of as giving promise of high genius, the first question I ask about him is aly. es he work? —Ruskin. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY. Mr. J. O'Brien, M.P., yesterday visited Kumara, Dillsmans, Goldsboroiigli and Kanipri on business eon nocted with his constituency. A special meeting of the Grey League Club is called for to.morroc-’ ( veiling at the Lveeuin Hall at 7.3 C O’clock. Free offer for 14 days. Six lOinch double-sided gr.amaphone records tO every purchaser of one of our new double spring gramophones at £6 10s. cash. Harley's, Complete H oii->0 Fii rn ishers.—Ad vt. To-night at 8 p.m. Mr. J. O’Brien, M.P., will deliver a public address ai the Princess Theatre, Reefton. A special invitation is given to all interested in politics to be present. At the Auzuc Day service in the Opera House on Saturday the RevMartin will preside and the sermon will be preached by Archdeacon Carr. Members of local bodies, friendly so cieties etc., have signified fKeir intention of being present. Any day now Hm Barber” will be down iu real earnest, and you will appreciate the warmth of wool underwear. McGruer’s range is complete in ev«ry detail, qualities are exceptional, and prices are shaved to bare margin. De you know that by purchasing n bond, now, in the X.Z. Perpetual i'< Ltd., that it will provide you I with a handsome endowment for the future. Payments: 25 • every three months. Write for particulars to H. <>. Bomiker. Box is. Greymouth. -Advt. The ‘ •<; rey mouth Evening Star” has suddenly shown a concern as to the jrossiire of water 'luring the recent fir-o nt Stratford. Blair and Co’s saw mill, though it did not a! first feel worried. Il probably at first was thinking of the fact that on three <e easions previously the pressure and the Fire Brigade combined to .-•ivo the mill, but the law of averages. ;•- danced in the final result, did not qui f <‘ bear onl pri'vious estimates of the pressure. Much dissatisfaction is caused by the Pensions Department refusing the i.Ticroaso in the Old Age Pension to pensioners who have saved over £25 for burial purposes or who have a hut or a house worth above that amount. Many old people, have scratched and Raved a few x pounds together, a shilling or two at a time, so as to have a little by for a rainy day. They discover now that they are prevented from getting the increase of 2s 6d per week because they have not been spendthrifts. It seems thart there are many anomalies in the Old Ago Pensions Act that want remedying.

Why uro other when Cooke’s special improved logging ropes are priv«d to be the most suitable for the work. Ful. lv 90 per cent, of ropes used for logging and mining purposes are “Cookes'* —Dispatch Foundry Co., agents. \dvt.

A special meeting of the Swimming Baths Central Committee was held last night, delegates being present fror.t the various Queen Carnival Coramittees. Dr McKay presided, and there were also present Messrs McKane. Kirk, Kehoe, Oxnam, Neville, De Freatus, Bayley, Warnes, Ames, McDonnell and McGlashan. It was decided to hold a Golden Key Carnival on Thursday Friday and Saturday. 28th to 30th May next. If these dates are not available, the arrival will be held on June 11th, 12th and 13th. The matter of arranging for tickets yhieh would carry a vote for the different Queen candidates was left in the hands of Messrs Kirk and Kehoe. Season tickets will also be printed, entitling holders to admission on the thvec nights. The carnival pronrses to be a very successful function. Many novcltv stalls are to be introduced, and already the ladies committee is working assiduously.

Special for Thursday and Friday at Colliers Sale: Blouses 2/6, Jumpers 10s, gabadine frock 29/6, wool frock 23/9, wool costumes from 50/-. children’s wool caps 1/11, children’s velvet frocks 15/6, wool frocks 17/6, capes to match wool, sets of three for 17/9; scarves 7/6, hosiery, brassiers from 2/6 singlets 1/11, bloomers 3/11, The latest in Berlic corsets, great for comfort. Call and get Mrs Temple’s ex. pert advice on the best shape to wear. Hair prongs l/_, shingles, combs 1/-, The latest in wrap-on eoats from 6gns. Navy costumes from 69/6, cardigans 14/11, wool and silk jumpers 14/11. navy chiffon taffeta frocks 39/6, one only, one black only 42/9, were 7gns, cheap top eoats 45/9, and extra 50 per cent discount off all costumes. R. E .Bellamy, undertaker, Greymouth and Roefton. Orders left with G. E. Hubbard, Reefton, will receive prompt attention. —Advt.