LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 21 January 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I have buyer with £l5O own cash, Balance on Mortgage for Dwelling in Town, another with £BOO own cash for Freehold Country Hotel, also have seller Town Hotel good trade, Vendor done well, good reason for selling. J. D. Lynch Managing Director, Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd. —Advt. In view o f the approaching anniversary of Scotland’s national bard, wo me publishing a series of articles on Robert Burns, the first in this issue, from the able and appreciative pen of Mr H. E. Holland. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY.— Alf White, Agent, Greymouth.—Advt Storewide sale every department participating, begins Saturday, dan 23rd, ar McGruer’s, astounding bar gains. Never before savings like now. Come for your share of thegreat offerings. McGruer’s. Racemakors in Bargain Sales, Greymor.th, Rcefton ami Hokitika. Each and all of us cannot fail to enjoy surprises that mean money in our pockets. At Gibbard’s Mail Order House a huge sale of surprises start.' on Saturday, as per replace advertisement. Surprising bargains rule the day and run the sale.

Fifty ready-io-wear Tailor-made Suits, our own make, going cheap dur ing December prices £6 10/-, £7 10/-, 1.8 10/-. These suits are a hundred times better than any factory made suit. Call early at Lawn’s Tailor and Mercer, Greymouth.—Advt. A fire started yesterday morning at Hokitika at Alessrs Warren and Feon ey’s planing mill on Gibson Quay, bu it was put out before it had done mor than burn portion of a pile of shav ings. Great Summer Sale at McGruer’s Begins Saturday, Jan. 23rd. Unbent able Bargains in every department Wonderful bargains in the Showroom Pay a visit. You’ll be surprised at rhe big .offerings. McGruer’s, Grey mouth, Rpofton and Hokitika. Another instance of the danger in yr ling without a light at night was ifforded last evening in Tainui Street, where a lady was run down by a youth who had no light to guide either him 3clf or his victim. There is evidently need for another round-up by the po

Jam making troubles generally arise through making unsuitable appliances. Expense need not deter you from usng the best, provider! you buy your requisites at Harley’s. Their supply of iluminium preserving pans are great value, and this applies to jam jars. Note address: Harley and Co., Rich mo n d Q u ay.—Ad vi. Work has been commenced by the Borough Council in re-tarring and sanding a portion of the footpath in Tainui Street between Grogan’s Lane and Turumnha Street. Rapid progress in the task was made yesterday. The recent hot weather however, has been showing up shortcomings in some of :he asphalting in the Borough. Ever to the fore is the Mayfair, with heir Xmas stocks suitable for gifts. Eiurdredj of useful articles to chcost from. Gift boxes ties and belts for boys, gift boxes ties and handker chiefs for men, gift attache cases for ladies. A visit fa our store will con vmce you better than words. The May fair, Men’s an£ Boys’ Wear Special ists, Kettle’s Buildings, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. Phono 276.— Advt. At a meeting of . the Grey Patriotic Association an unsatisfactory case was reported from Auckland. A maternity bonus of £5 was granted to two soldiers' wives. A request for assistance was referred to Nelson for a report. A nibcommittee was appointed to dispose if the billiard table belonging to the Returned Soldiers’ Association. A hundred one gut suggestion}present themselves upon a visit to Paterson’s. Neat ties, smart socks fashionable shirts, etc., for men are ’ound in wide array. The ladies are veil catered for, and the new shades n silk stockings, are sure to please. Che prices are right. Yuletide gifts are found in wide array. Style and qua!ty go hand in hand. Pay Paterson’s, Revell St., Hokitika, a visit before the rush period sets in, and you will uol oe disappointed —Advt.

Application were macle for appro'll of proposals for expending •‘thirds” accrued for the quarter ended December .31, 1925 by local bodies at yesterday s Land Board meeting as follows:—Dunanga Borough Council £1 9s 4; Grey County Council £'9oo Is 6d; "Westland County Council Z 589 10s !0d; and Bnllcr County Council £3 7s 6d. The Receiver of Land Revenue authorised to pay over amounts subject to approval of proposals by Commissioner. Accordeons, bought direct from the makers, full organ tone, w’ith 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’s mouth organs, 9d, 3/6, 4/6. The FlexVTofte (a musical marvel): try it with your piano, “Master’s Voice,” or radio; easy to play; combines the tone effect of musical saw, orchestra bells, •ir song whistle; best quality 22/6, at A. E. Kilgour’s, the Best Music House. ■—Advt.

During the enurse of the diceussion yesterday regarding ths present scheme of the Railway Department in speedbig up the trains, Mr T. E. Y. Seddon said that a complaint was made that train from Greymouth became an express no longer after reaching Springfield. “T don’t know,” replied Mr H. Chapman. District Traffic Manager for Canterbury,* ‘‘The train does fit’t.v miles an hour over the Spring-field-Christchurch stretch.” ‘‘And stops at every station,” interposed another speaker. I

It was complained at yesterday’s | rru-eti-ng between the District Traffic j Manager ain I nit-nibers of local bod ies, I that GroyniuUth was losing everything in railway matters. “We have' not taken awuy much,” replied th e District Manager with a smile. “The Traffic Manager, tfie DUsliict Railway Engineer, and the District Oftiees ltav<* disappeared,” replied Mr Parfitt. “I believe there is u rumour about li.at Greymouth is shortly to become a flag station. ’' Musical Instruments bought direct rrton the makers at factory prices:— Guitars, real mahogany body, marquetry, inlaid sound hole and rim, finest finish, patent combination tailpiece and bridge for steel strings £3/10/-, £.3 19/6; Mandolin outfits, genuine Italian, £2/10/-; tenor Banjos £5/5 -, £7 10/-, £7/15/-; Ukuleles £2/5/-; Violin outfits £2/10/-, £3, £4/10/-, £6/6/-, and £9, at A. E. Kilgour’s, for all musical instruments.—Advt. At the meeting held yestordav between members n f local bodies and the t'anterbury District Railway Traffic Manager. Mr H Chapman, it v.ns sugL’csled that the timetable on the Grevmua-'■-(’hrist-church run be altered. “We cannot very well do that.” replied Mr Chapman. “Trains must run to cross at certain sidings. You cannot have a train straggling along between two expresses.” “Straggling along is right,” remarked Mr T. E. Y. Scddon. You wilt always ger better satisfac tion from a Specialist. The manage ment of the “Kozie” sweet shop, Tai nui Street, specialists in the world’h >est confectionery and have in stock I the latest and freshest of Englisl American and Colonial sweets. Thi “Kozie” is also equipped with an up to-da*e soda fountain, kept in spotless ■leanliness, and customers have a large issortment of fruit flavours to choos* from.

Over 300 samples t . choose from in the best English and Colonial tweed* serges, worsteds, and garberdines. Suits, costumes, overcoats, coat frocks best workmanships and latest styles When taking your order we give a signed guarantee of satisfaction o» your money refunded in full. Ed wards Toiloring Co., 687 Colombo St. Christchurch. J. Scott, Threadneedb Street, Greymouth, our West Coas’ representative will be pleased to cai ind s e you any time he is in youi ilistriet. Rhtwi vonr address —An vt. Ideal weather favoured the Presbv terian Sunday School children foi their annual picnic yesterday at Omoto The result was a record attendance foi those functions. Not only was the pic nip train well patronised in the morn ing, but a large number of growu-upr took the opportunity on the half-holi day to motor out in the afternoon The School Superintendent and teachers had their energies fully taxed t< mter for the large assemblage, but they did their work admirably. Afte luncheon, the afternoon was clevbted to sports of various kinds, and in thi pedestrian events the order of the day was very close finishes. In the even ing there returned to town a tired, but verv happy throng. Good news for Piano Buyers. Owing to a reduction in H(ine charges we can now offer vou our Barnard piano (in solid oak) at seventy-five (75) guineas cash, or it can be purchased througl our easy time payment system. Yoi may pay a small deposit and the bal ance in monthly payments, spread ovei one, two or three years. Then there is the Collinson (Windsor model) which has been reduced to ninety (90) guin eas. This beautiful piano has a full iron frame, underdamper action annd is overstrung. The tone and touch are perfect and it stands in tune for long periods. It will pay you to call ami inspect our stock. Agents for “His Master’s Voice,” and “Metronola’ Gramophones.—The Bristol Piano Coy.. Ltd. H. G. Denne, Manager. Reefton Agent: Mr Nicholas L«w». —Advt.

Supreme in value, quality, and all round excellence at A. E. Kilgour’s.— All British Gramophones, bought di rect from the factory, are here offeree you at the keenest bargain prices on easy terms: Polished oak model £5; table grand model, with dome shape< lid and with piano hinges, £7/15/-; cab inet ,dark fumed oak, hinged dome lid double spring, Garrard motor £l2/10/-: Pedestal model, mahogany finish, £l5. Pedestal model, Chippendale style, £25; Cabinet, new registered design, highh polished, inlaid Sheraton mahogany sound box de luxe, with rubber insu lation £3B/10/-. Visit showroom and hear these perfect machines. Yon can have one delivered at your home at once by paying a small deposit and the balance on easy monthly instnl meats.—A. E. Kilgonr, Piano, Gramophone and Music Warehouse. —Advt.

( Tenders close on February Ist. f<u the purchase of the steel steamer “Nile,” the well-known Karamea trader. Particulars are advertised to day. At the Seven Mile, Point Elizabeth, a large number of campers are enjoying the beautiful facilities which the locality enjoys for picnics, surf bathing, ; and salt water swimming in the lagoon. Point Elizabeth has been chosen as the locality for the Railway picnic, and trains will land passengers right on the camp site. Suggestions have been made that the Rcefton people should hold their picnic there also. The journey is only fifteen minutes further from Greymouth, while the ocean beach and camping ground provides every opportunity for enjoyment. This handy resort is certainly gaining greatly in popularity. Smoker’s heart is a distressing malady caused chiefly through the effects | of a : n alkaloid called Nicotine which i is extremely poisonous. Strong tobac- ' co with a high percentage of nicotine i should therefore be avoided. When se- 1 lecting a brand, the smoker should not { be guided by appearance alone, because I even an apparently mild cigarette tobacco of a bright lemon colour may contain—and often does contain an excess of nicotine. It is a peculiar fact that certain N.Z. soils produce a leaf with a- very small perceutnge of nicotine, compared with the foreign type. Take for instance our local brands Riverhead Gold Cut Plug No 10 and Toasted Navy Cut. There you have an absolutely pure" article, which can be smoked continuously without the slightest after effects. It burns to the last shred, leaving the mouth sweet and clean. So highly is New Zealand tobacco commented upon bv Doctors and experts that smokers should acquaint themselves with the merits of our own product by giving 1 the above brands a fair trial.