LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 May 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Magnificent premises for sale in Mae kay Street, near Railway Station, with three frontages, presently occupied by us. Would provide excellent Motor Service Station. Terms can be arranged. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. —Advt. ’lliv hotels generally arc . losing " tween 1 p.m. and 3 |>.m- to-mono« out of respect for the memory <>l the :ii< t'riino Minister. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY.

I lie tragedy of a 1 lonely prospecior Ts brietly related m a Sydney ..dmgram stating that n.lie body o| llionias Granger Thompson was found by aborigines on the edge. <>l a lagoon, inucli decomposed. W hen this region was previously searched, it »* umicr water. The Dispatch Foundry Company has decided to establish an electrical branch in conjunction with their alrcadv extensive business. It is the intention of the Company to employ a qualified electrician capable of handling all classes of electrical motors and irstnllntions.

A cable states that at the opening of the Wembley Exhibition on Satuu.ny AustriflTan apples fetched tnreejmJ four pence each. The New Zea.and fruitgrowers, however. undersold everybody, selling four small apples for sixpence and five larger ones for a shilling. H is to be hoped they their way to reduce the price to a penny apiece, and make a name for their product. “H-ail Season of Mists and Maladies.”—Anon.

The secretary of the Swordfish ami Mako’ Shark Club al Russell suites that the present fishing season has proved a record one. The catch to date includes S 6 swordfish. 25 mako shark, three thresher sharks, ami five hammer-headed sharks. But be sure you get Baxter’s!”l. All members of the Grcymouth Municipal Band must attend practice to night at S o’clock; also to make arrangements for the playing at the Ser vice on Thursday of the late Prime Minister. —P. J. Sweetman, Secretary— Advt.

There will be no movie display in Greymouth to-morrow' (Thursday), the management of the local pictures having decided on this out of respect for the memory of the late Primo Minister.

In some quarters it was believed that a special significance attaches to the fact that when Mr Massey’s illness took a serious turn the Liberals stopped their campaign in tho country, but Mr AVilford has stated that the

party executive suspended the campaign solely because the head of the Government was unable to take the platform.

Never before have wo displayed such bargains in men’s and boys’ Overcoats.” Coats to keep out th 0 rain. Coats to resist the cold, coats that will stand the strain of the roughest weather. We are offering big reductions for one week in all our big and varied stock of men and boys’ Overcoats, gumboots etc. The Mayfair, Men and Boys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhera Quay, ’Phone 276, Grcymouth, Agents for Red Ball Gum Boots and Stetson Hats — Advt.

Mass will be celebrated at Camerons' on Sunday jicxt at 9 a.m.—Advt. Ihe Grey Beekeepers’ Asstfei 11 i. >n lias scut thirty seven tons of honey to the London niarkvt this season. Avoid all worry. Travel in Comfort by booking all your travelling tickets through the Government Tourist Bureau, Mackay Street, Crcyinouth.—Ad. The Grcymouth drapers and boot reta.iers arc to-morrow observ-h” a full day holiday out of re.sjH’ct for the memory of the late Right Hon. W. E. ; iasscy. Ihe Grey .Electric P«wrr Board intends nivitUig applications |< >r tin' position of Main Superintendent. Last wei'k 90,>1 tons o| coal was exported from Westport, 7757 tons bv the Westport Coy and the remainder bv the Stockton Coy. Hie attention ol our readers is drawn to the advertisement of Mr IE B. Ilurl'-y, Expert Mechanic. ('ulm’St., \\ elli.i;;l <»n. specialising in repairs Io cash registers, etc. Address: Royal Hotel, ('levniouth. ’Phono 51. In view- of the decision of the shopkeepers of Greymouth generally to ( lose all da.\ to-morrow , out of respect for the memory of the late Prime Minister, no objections would be raved by any of the parties roncerned m tho event of shops being kept ope i This afternoon. “Baxter's” is rich, warming, penetrative ,dependable. A grand tonic too. Generous-sized bottle 2/6; faniilv siz ( . 1/6. At all chemists and stores. There is every indication that a large number of young people will be “tripping on the light fantastic toe” at the grand ball at ?’elson Creek next Saturday evening, which is being held in aid of the funds of the Mawheraiti League EootbaP Chib. An excellent supper mid first-class musi'- is being provided. News of real bargains is as eagerly road bv thrifty persons ns the news of events of the outer world in the columns of their favourite daily. Vise folk will not bo content with this information, they will go and sec for Ihenisclvos tho exceptional nature of the bargains offering at “Patersons's”, Revell Street, Hokitika. Gent’s Cardigans from 10/6; Boys’ Oilskins 15/-; Maids’ Oilskins, Capes and Hoods 11/6; 36in Black Velvet 8/8 yd. Gents Heavy Woollen Tweed Overcoats from 49/6 an 1 only a few of the surprisingly good

values being offered. Me pay postage or freight. Sjitisfaetion guaranteed or monev < h-'erfully refunded. “Pater son’s”. Box S 6. Hokitika.—Advt. Tho Hon 1 J. G- Coates. Minister Public Works, Ims advised the i-ie\ Power Board that, if possible, he \\ perform the cei-eiuony of lading ‘he foundation stone of the Power Hoir-c at Dobson. I hei Board last n Fihb .i.ex v( | Mr. 3. O'Brien if he would interview Hie Minister while in •lone, ton, and, il possible, make arrange nieiits fo’r a. daHr on which the eeremonv would Im* held. Mr. O Brien promised to do ill’s.

Through the simple process of toasting his tobacco the modern manufacturer has been able to effect an enormous improvement in the smoking quality. It is a well-known fact that cooked food is wholcsomcr and more digestible than raw food, and the same principle applies to tobacco. Wo do m>t eat raw meat or fish or drink raw’ roffe *. why should we smoke raw to bacco? It is wonderful how the flavour of tobacco can be developed by toasting. Try any of the local brands and you will notice a marked improvement, and what is also important, as a re suit of the toasting process the tobacco loses all deleterious properties. Smokers ■who study their health should therefore give this matter their attention, and avoid strong foreign tobaccos heavily charged with nicotine, they arc sure to undermine even the most robust constitution. Not only is the local article purer and more wholesome than most of the imported brands, but it is cheaper too. Riverhead Gold is mild and aromatic; Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength, but if you prefer a full body, try Cut Plug No. 10.—Advt.

There’s nothing on the Coast can touch us for prices and value. Suits, Costumes, Frocks and Overcoats, made 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 Cahrm. A’elour Coats, Fur Coats, Raincoats-, Evening Dresses. The high quality and reasonable prices make it a pleasure to show you our goods. J. Scott, Threadneedlc Street, Grcymouth, Coast Representative.—Advt.

Over twenty years ago wc sold to Christ’s College, Christchurch, a Collinson piano. Hundreds and hundreds of students have practised and received their lessons on this beautiful instru inert, and although it has received very hard wear, to.day it is as good as over. This is the way all our ColLnson pianos wear. No doubt you arc thinking of purchasing a piano—if so do not let the selection worry you—just make up your minfl to purchase a Collinson piano. You will not be disappointed. Our terms for purchase arc so very easy that you need not worry about the size of the payments. They will be adjusted for you. Please call at the Bristol Piano Coy., Greymouth, and ask our Manager (Mr Donne) to explain our easy time payment system. You will not regret it. Reefton representative. Mr Nicholas Lawn.—Advt.

The sum uf £1 los bus b««-n donated tn the Old I’eoplc’s Ibuj • fund bv .Messrs t i .'•’Sehrtcf and Son-. The approach of the cold days makes necessary the need for protection against chills and influenza. A bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver is your best health insurance against al! sii<‘h cliest, throat and lung troubles. On Saturday next Harley and Co., Ltd., will sell at their rooms. Richmond Quay, a large quantity of furniture, etc. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The sale is without reserve, and offers a splendid opportunity of securing bargains.—Advt. Owing to (he Town Hall being under repair, the Memorial Service will be hold in the Opera House on Thursday. r l he ofliecs of the various solicitors in Greymouth will remain closed all day tomorrow on the occasion of the funeral of th e late Prime Minister. Attention is drawn to the fact that the combined Toad ami railwav bridge over tli e Grey River on the NgahercBlackball line will bo closed to all road Ha flic between the hours of 2.1; p.m. and 4.15 p.m. on Wednesday .-al Thursday. 13th and 14th instant.