LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 20 January 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

1 have buyer with £l5O own cash. Balance on Mortgage for Dwelling in Town, another with £BOO own cash foi treehold Country Hotel, also have sell er Town Hotel good trade, Vendor don ( well, good reason for selling. J D Lynch Managing Director, Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.-—Advt. 1 ho Westport Watersiders’ Union in tends to hold its annual picnic on the Wcstpoif Jockey Club’s racecourse on th-o 27th. inst. A party of Non (’ommissioned ofti vers from Greymo’.ith "ill leave by to morrow’s exnr for Burnham, when they will undergo a course of military training at the camp which is being held there. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY.— Alf White, Agent, Greymouth.—Advt “There are many girls in offices and behind counters who would be far better, mentally and physically, if they were employed in the open air. That is niy opinion, as a medical man,'’ said Dr. E. G. Levinge, speakin., at the Imperial Mission (report* the Chr’stchurch Press.) Boys’ and Youths’ Tuscan Straw Hats, SpeeiftFValue 2/6 and 3/11; Lad ies’ and Children’s Pandan and Rus! Hats 2/11. —McGruer j s, the Leading Drapers, Greymouth, Reefton and Iloki tika.—Advt.

A Christchurch gentleman who rc cently found a purse' containing a sum of money and advertised for its owner has come to tTie conclusion that quite a large number of peopb have had the misfortune to lose pm ses containing money. -He has re ceived no fewer than 30 replies to his advertisement. Studley and Robson advise customers that their consignment of raspberries will arrive this week, and delivery should be taken at way stations by Thursday or Friday.—Advt. Mr F. J. Hanlon advertises hi thi issue for a sack containing rugs, cloth ing, knee boots and hoods which wa? mislaid by a carrier. A substantial reward is offered to the find/'Ladies’ Checked and Striped Zephyr Dresses, special value 4/11 and 6/11 Infants’ Crepe Rompers, were 6/11 Now 3/11. —McGruer’s, the Leading Drapers, Greymouth, Reefton and Hoki tika. —Advt. The water in the Waiitranui River, as a result of the continued dry weather, is at a low ebb at the present time ard, in fact, is 29 inches below the mark at Pipiriki (says the Cliron The water is tTie lowest i t has been for t"o years. The Greymouth Municipal Baud wil render a musical programme in the streets on Saturday, evening. A collection will be taken up. the proceeds be ing in aid of the Dunedin Contest Fund.—Advt. The railway crossing on the Runanga road near Stewart’s Brewery. Coal Creek, is a very dangerous one. and re quires warning bolls. This fact was illustrated last evening, when an accident was averted at this point. Mi 11. Olney, of I‘unakaiki, was driving his motor lorry out from Greymouth I with a heavy load, and, as he was descending the hill on to the crossing, a butcher’s cart, coming in the oppositt , direction, drew into the roadside just after passing the line. Neither driver had ally idea a train was near, as the line rounds the hill at this point, and Mr Olney, on drawing aside to pass Hie cart, was suddenly confronted by the evening train from Runanga. a few feet in front of him. Ho promptly pulled further aside and the train went past. The engine driver stopped, and passengers alighted tb assist iii restoring to the road the lorry, a wheel of which has descended into the ditch. The lorry pas later extricated little the worse. Motor drivers using the road are often rendered anxious at thi.crossing by the invisibility of the railway line on the Runanga side.

On past figures it is estimated that the Waikato- iiospit nl. Hamilton, j doubles itself in ]() \ears.A decade ago the daily average of patients was in the vicinity of IGO. During th? last 12 months, the accommodation has been taxed to its limit with a I daily average of 200 patients upwards I of 2800 patientb passing through the j institution. Mosquitoes and sandflies don't seem i to worry some people; others again suf- : fer severely during the outdoor months I Do not let the sandflies and mosquitoes . spoil the pleasure of your picnics. : Oil of Citronella, Oil of Lavender, or i Nyal’s Mosquito Lotion will keep the i pests at bay. Obtainable from Parkinson and Co. —Advt. The St rat fold Fest understands that boring operations will shortly be commenced with a view to ascertaining whether the <ual deposits in the Tahora-Tangarakau district are likely to- prove a payable proposition. From what can be gathered it appears that the indications aie encouraging and that there is every likelihood of a large quantity of coal being di-scovcr-ed. A hundred one girt suggestion? present themselves upon a visit tc Paterson’s. Neat ties, smart socks, fashionable shirts, etc., for men are found in wide array. The ladies art well catered for, and the new shade* in silk stockings, are sure to please The prices are right. Yuletide gifts ar* found in wide array. Style and quai ty go hand in hand. Pay Paterson’tRevell St., Hokitika, a visit before th. rush period sets in, and you will no he disappointed—Advt The lagoon at C* bdem near th* bridge, remains a favourite resort fm swimmers and bathers of the t Yesterday, in the sunny weather, :■ large number wended the.r way to th* vater and spring board. It might la ,u<rgestetl. however, that, in view ohe constant use of the bathing sheds i little work might be undertaken b} he enthusiasts in order t< effect an improvement in the facilitie: for dressing. Several of 'the cubicle: require urgent attention in the matte af cleanliness. Ever to the fore is the Mayfair, witl r heir Xmas stocks suitable for gifts Hundreds of useful articles to ehcos* -ron. Gift boxes ties and belts for boys, gift boxes ties and handker Liefs for men, gift attache cases foi adies. A visit to our store will con ciLce you better than words. The May fair, Men’s and Boys’ Wear Special ists, Kettle's Buildings, Mawhera Quay Greymouth. Phono 276.—Advt Some young children named Howe had «t terrifying experience at Mangaonoho' recently. They were driving in a gig, and had just crossed the railway line, ulifii the horse caught sight

of a tram lba t was tfiundm’ing a'ong. Instead of moving forward the terri lied horse backed right on Io the railway track again, where the gi_ was smashed to matchwood. Tin children foriu!nate!y, escaped with nothin; worse than a few bruises. T/usical Instruments bought direct rr<.;n the makers at factory prices:— Guitars, real mahogany body, niarquet inlaij sound hole ami rim, finest fin sh, patent combination tailpiece and bridge for steel strings £3/10/-, £.- '9/6; Mandolin outfits, genuine Ital an, £2/10/-; tenor Banjos £7 10/-, £7/15/-; Ukuleles £2/5/-; Violin >utfits £2/10/-, £3. £4/10/-, £6/6/-, and £9, at A. E. Kilgour’s, for all musical instruments.—Advt. It is possibie that one of th- developments of the growing tion among motor buses will be the promotion of camping tours to out-of-way scenic resorts (says the Christ.•hurch Star.) Meanwhile, the South Island would increase its attraction* by the provision of motor camping grounds and pel haps the Canterbury Automobile Association, which is certainly the most progressive bodv of its kind m New Zealand will be able tn put this important, matter in its pin gramme. , You will always get better satisfac ion from a Specialist. The manage nent of the ‘‘Kozie” sweet shop, Tai mi Street, specialists in the world’. l >est confectionerv and have in stoe 1 he latest and freshest of Englis : \merican and Colonial sweets. Th‘Kozie*’ is also equipped with an up *:o-da*e soda fountain, kept in spotles leanliness, and customers have a larg' issortmerit of fruit flavours to choos« from. Reviewing Auckland's record o’ •rime during the past year. Ibv New Zealand Herald says that there wa> in increase of 500 in the number o’ juvenile offenders the total beim 1700. This increase has been attribut ed bv one intimately connected will he juvenile court to the inlantile para lysis epidemic. It was stated ilia t th* 'neatest number of cases were dealt , with up tck the end of the long; schoo' ; vacation, when many young peopb ' roamed about under .praoticaHy no control. Good news for Piano Buyers. Owing | to a reduction in H< me charges we can j now offer you our Barnard piano (in solid oak) at seventy-five (75) guineacash, or it can be purchased through our easy time payment system. Yo» may pay a small deposit and the bal ance in monthly payments, spread ovei one, two or three years. Then then • is the Collinson (Windsor model) whicl j has been reduced to ninety (90) gain I eas. This beautiful piano has a ful ■ iron frame, underdamper action anno is overstrung. The tone and touch an ■ perfect and it stands in tune for Jonj i periods. It will pay you to call am I inspect our stock. Agents for “Hi; I Master’s Voice,” and “Metronola’ ■ Gramophones.—The Bristol Piano Coy. ’ Ltd. H. G. Donne, JManager. Reefton i Agent: Mr Nicholas —Advt.

A slight accident occurred at K.o I maka during the week-end, when t w< cars driven by Mr ]•’. F. Boustridgi 1 i of Greymouth, and Mr Steve lla.t i shorne (Blackball) collided’ with racl other. The mishap toot; place on straight pbrtion of the narrow roa< I ' about a quarter of a mile on ’.he western side of Koniaka. Mr Buustridge T car sustained a bent mudguard, whib ■ a cap was taken off che \ehi< le b\ ■ the force ef the Impact. Otherwise j . little damage was sustained by either f vehicles. I c

The volume of freight traffic last week through the Otira Tunnel, consisting of coal, timber and general goods showed a large increase <?n that of the previous weckA aggregating 7133 tons, as compared with 4374 tono in the earlier period. Jam making troubles generally arise through making unsuitable appliances. Expense need nut deter you from us in‘J- the best, provided you buy your re quisites at Harley’s. Their supply of aluminium preserving pans are great value, and this applies to jam jars. Note address: Harley and Co., Richmond Quay. —Ad vi. The Greymouth oftire of the Labour Department has at present three applications for employment on its books, iwo names were held over from the previous week, one name was purge! from the roll for non attendance, while two persons were placed in private employment. Fifty ready-io-wear Tailor-made Suits, our own make, going cheap during December prices £6 10/-, £7 10/-, £8 10/-. These suits are a hundred times better than any factory made suit. Call early at Lawn ’a Tailor and MeTccr. Grevmnnth.— Advt. The District Traffic Manager. Mr Chapman, of Christchurch, who arrived vjsterday. will at 11 a.m. to-day meet the Greymouth Chamber cf Commerce ■Il an <-• deavour to arrive at a timetable suitable for bringing in pupils to Tie Greymouth Technical College, and he tra\*' - ing public. Messrs W. H. Parfitt (Mayor), W. R. Kettle (chairnan of the Chamber of Commerce), ind T. E. Coates (Chairman of the I rechnical School Boaidi will meet the | Traffic Manager. Accordeons, bought direct from the makers, full organ tone, with that beautiful singing tme you like, splendid workmanship and finish, 2 stops, ebony finish 12/6, 16/6. 25/-. 35/-; three Tops, splendid finish, 37/6; Hohner'a mouth organs, 9d, 3,6, 4 6. The Flex-A-Tone (a musical marvel): try it with vour piano, “Master’s Voice,” or adio; easy to play; combines the tone •ffecr of musical saw, orchestra bells, »r song whistle: best quality 22/6, at | k. E. Kilgour’s, the Best Music House. ' Over 300 samples *»,. Jioose from . □ the best English ano colonial tweeds j merges, worsteds, and garberdines, : -toils, costumes, overcoats, coat frocks, 1 mst workmanships and latest styles. Vhen taking your order we give a i figned guarantee of satisfaction or /our money refunded in full. Edi wards Toiloring Co., 687 Colombo 8t. r -Christchurch. J. Scott, Threadueedle i Street, Greymouth, our V est Coast i representative will be pleased to cad i and s e you any time he is in your district. S<»nd your address. A<ivt. Donations to th*- L’<ai A. and I’. Assoeiat;:»n for the Show prizes have been r wived i; fm.Canterbury Education Boa-I (f"i xbool garde-i plot.’’) £7, Grcymoiiih J“*.k**y dub £2 2/-, V.’"H Coast. Fair.iirs’ Coop. Dairy Co. Ltd., £2/2/- Lty’an.f Motors Ltd. £2 2 Sun Insurance C\V.« --. Phoenix ln>uranee Coy. £2/2, > Grey River Argus £2 2, -. Rotomanu Farmers' L'niou £2 2-. Hope Gibbons and Co. trophy valued at £2/2/-, \\ ilsyn Canham and Co., Ltd., £lll 6, Richmond am! Reynolds £l/1 . Grey Motors Ltd. £l/1/-, National Mortgage and j Agency Co. Ltd. £l/1/-. H. Bruhn £1 1/-, F. Williams £l/1/-, K. Seymour £l/1/-, J. Tennent trophy valued at £l/1/-, Hallenstein Bros. 10. 6, Union Bank of Australia 10/6, J. Dunible 10 6. Anonymous (G. 8. 10/6, W. Scott and Co., trophy. The Association decided to award championship ribbons in the *:.?tle sections at the Show and to ask Mr 11. R. Barrett to organise a school display consisting if manual exorcises, etc., fur the forthcoming Show. Supreme in value, quality, aiid allround excellence at A. E. Kilgour’s.— All British Gramophones, bought direct from the factory, are here offered you at the keenest bargain prices ou easy terms: Polished oak model £5; table grand model, with dome shaped lid and with piano hinges, £7/15/-; cabinet ,dark-fumed oak, hinged dome IM, (double spring, Garrard motor £l2/10/-; : Pedestal model, mahogany finish, £l5; I Pedestal model, Chippendale style, £25; Cabinet, new registered design, highly polished, inlaid Sheraton mahogany sound box de luxe, with rubber insulation £3B/10/-. Visit our showroom nd hear these perfect machines. Y T ou an have one delivered at your home ' it onee by paying a small deposit and the balance on easy moiithly instalments.—A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and iiusic Warehouse.—Advt. Smoker's heart is a distressing inaady caused chiefly through the effects 'f an alkiloid e.-illed Nicotine which S extremely p -isoiious. strong tobaco with a high percentage of nicotine should therefore be avoided. When .selecting a brand, the smoker should not he guide.l by appearance alone, because even an apparently mild cigarette tobacco of a bright lemon colour mar contain—and often does contain an excess of nicotine. it is a peculiar tact that certain N.Z. soils produce a eat with a very small percentage of nicotine, compared with the foreign ype. Take for instance our local irands Riverhead Gold Gut Plug No '0 and Toasted Navy Cut. There von lave an absolutely pure article, which ■an be smoked continuously without the slightest after effects.' It burns o the last shred, leaving the mouth wcet and dean. So highly i s New Zealand tobacco commented upon bv Doctors aiul exports that smokers >ht uh! acquaint themselves with the merits of our own product bv giving he abuve brands a fair trini * ° °