LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 20 July 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Many of our readers will remember the dark days of November 1918, when Pneumonia Influenza was rampant. Good results were then obtained through the use of Brandy and Port Wine. Merlet 's Three Star Brandy is used in hospitals and all Good Hotels, also Tnngari Rich Adelaide Invalid Port Wine. Every householder should have some in the home.—J. D. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd.—Advt, The coal shipped last week from Westport by the Stockton Coy totalled 2,562 tons. On a conservative estimate, the value of the motor cars at the champion ploughing match the other day must have exceeded £100,009 (says the Southland Times). Dalgety and Co. report that at their sale of opossum skins at Dunedin on Friday the range of prices was as fol lows:—Blacks »/- to 10/2, broxrtis 4/ to 7/3, West Coast average price 6/ to 8/9 gross.” Charges of being found on licensed premises were preferred against two men before Mr W. Meldrum. S.M.. at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The two offenders, who did not put in an appearance, were convicted and ordered to pay costs amounting to 7/- in each ease. WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY.— Alf. White, Agent, Greymouth.—Advt. The world’s best Hava.. Cigars procurable at Bill Rosenberg’s 12 Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. .Call in and try one. —Advt. The prevailing epidemic is at present much in evidence in Hokitika, there being whole families affected in some instances.

The Marine Department has ordered the cessation of the practice b) T sawmillers of depositing sawdust in the Hokitika river. Mr W. J. Williams, of Cobden, an employee of the Power Board, is at present being treated at the Hospital for a cut in his heel sustained on Saturday at Runanga through the slipping of a pole at which he was working. The euchre tourney at Columba Hall last evening was well patronised, and the competition was as keen as usual. The prize winners were Mr CosgrifT (first), Mrs Cahill (second), and Mi Dunn (third). On examination the engine of Hahn’s bus proved to have sustained damage through the lire on Saturday night, and it will require considerable repairs. The bus was valued at £6OO, so that the. insurance of £4OO will not nearly cover the loss sustained.

Fur coats, frocks, costumes, suits, mid overcoats made to your own in dividual measurements. Velour coats, frocks, silk stockings, in all the newest shades. Edwards for stylish suits and costumes, J. Scott, Threadncedle St., Greymouth, West Coast .epresentative. —Advt. Keener prices than elsewhere, solid values, real bargains. Special Slump sale, far greater than any ordinary largain sale, now in full swing at McGiuer’s, the leading drapers, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt. An elderly lady, Mrs Connors, senr., of Blackball, had the misfortune to slip and break her ankle on Saturday. •She was admitted to the Grey River Hospital, and was reported last evening to be progressing quite satisfactorily.

Mr. G. A. Woods’s little vessel the Orewa, now in Greymouth, shortly leaves for Lyttelton, where she is to be used in conjunction with Mr. Woods’ other boat, the John Anderson, in the Peninsular trade.

Ou Sunday evening at Lower Kokatalii, a motor car driven by Mr. Freitas went off the road in passing a number of cows, and a young- man named Raine was injured, having to be taken to the Westland Hospital Others in the car were also bruised.

The famous Indian hockey centre forward, Dhian Chand, by scoring the visitors’ only goal in Saturday’s test match against New Zealand, brought his tally to eighty goals for the tour — a wonderful performance,

Friends of the Plunket Society are reminded that a Coin Afternoon, the advertisement of which appears in this issue, is being held in the Oddfellows Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Music, competitions, recitations, and afternoon tea are included in the programme, and all interested are cordially invited to be present. “There are people who think auyi vegetation about the place a curse, nothing but work to keep it down,” said Mr F. A. Kitchingham last evening, speaking on the question of beautifying the Greymouth borough. Some, he said, liked to see asphalt in the whole of the town except where they grew vegetables. This idea had to be broken down and the publife .educated to realise what was beautiful and shown what could. be useful as well as beautiful. Prepare for the chilly nights wlicl “Jack Frost” descends with his nippy pranks. Paterson’s are showing surprisingly good values in Blankets. Single bed white at 25/- pair, f white at 35/-, double white at 45/-; single grey at 23/6, i grey at 32/6,. double grey at 37/6. Also a special purchase of white twill sheets, the price of which should appeal to economic housewives; 54-inch single at 10/- and 13/9 pair; 80-inch double at 15/-, 18/9, 23/6 and 25/pair. Pillcw slips at 2/11, and 3/3 pair. Heavy tea towels 1/6 each. Mai] orders promptly attended to and sav isfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. We pay postage. “Paterson’s,” The Economic, Cash Drapers, Revell St., Hokitika, Box 86—Advt. Attention was drawn to a beauty spot in Greymouth by Mr F. A. Kitchingham in the course of his remarks at a meeting held last evening to. con shier the question of beautifying th borough. This was King’s Park, which Mr Kitchingham described as a pleasant place for a walk and containing beautiful bush. The view, moreover, was as good as could be found anywhere in the town. At the same time it was limited in area and he thought the whole of the hillside might be acquired for the borough.

The entertainment to-night (Tuesday) in the Town Hall will be of an unusual order, and should be specially enjoyable, as a large part of the programme will be given by juvenile performers. The first part of the programme will be items by Messrs Arnold Parkinson and Company ; recitation Master Peterson; solo, Miss Bessie Drake; character sketch, “Jones of the Lancers,’’ Doris Turtill; recita. tation, Master Fraser; solo, Mr. Hadlund; recitation. Miss Clarice Carey, and monologue by Mr. N. IV. Jones. The second part will consist of Wheeler’s amusing operetta “Soot and the Fairies.” For particulars see programmes. Popular prices 2s and Is, children half price. Seats may be reserved at Webley's at no extra charge. The most popular double-sided records always found on zonophone records: —I’d Love to Fall Asleep and Wake Up in My Mammy’s Arms, Going Up (selection, Part 1 and 2), Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal, No Wonder. That I Love You, When the Leave* Come Tumbling Down, Red Moon (wiiHz), Sympathy. Plantation Lullaby, Where’s My Sweetie Hiding, Tired iiands, The West, a Nest, and Yon (waltz), Who Takes Care of the Caretaker’s Daughter, The College Rag, Coon Melodies. Boulanger (march), The English Rose, Yrs Sir That s My Babv, A Christinas Party, Y'ou Never Get 'to Heaven with These Eyes—Price 4/6: postage 1/- extra. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, Gramophone, Piano, anil music dealers. —Advt.

An exhibition was given at Westport on Saturday of an improved bee ‘‘smoker’’ invented by Messrs E. W Neumann (Fairdown) and W. J. M. Williams (Westport). It is a very light, handy instrument and seems to be peculiarly suited for its work. A brass box eight inches by six inches be four inches, contains a clock work apparatus, which drives a fan, which on the one winding can be kept going fol forty minutes. Attached is. a cylindrical fuel chamber, three inches by seven inches, in which anything in the way of old rags or other smoke-giving substances can be burned, the fan -r the box driving the smiike out through a spouting and thus protecting the bee keeper, who, with the clock-work going has both hands free to extract the honey frames, brush off the bees and insert fresh frames. High Class Footwear. —Just arrived at Chalk’s: Women’s tan fancy slashed one bar, 35/-; women’s patent fancy slashed one bar, 28/6; women’s patent fancy one bar, 25/-. Great value. 9/6 will buy a pair of women’s glacie lace or strap shoes, nil sizes. Come to Chalk’s Footwear Emporium.—Advt.

Golden opportunity for keen buyers ; Special Slump Sale, the great attraction of to-day. Christchurch warehouse ‘ slump. Stocks bought at. less than halt prices. The full benefits of this sale purchase now being passed on to the purchasing public. Savings greater than any ordinary bargain-sale. Don’t hesitate; buy to-day.— McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton, and Hokitika. —Advt. Mr F. Daere will arrive on Thursday in order to judge the exhibits at the local Poultry Show. During the next few days Mr C. Cussen, Government Poultry Instructor, who is on a visit to Greymouth, and is staying at the Post Office Hotel, will be pleased to give any advice desired by poultry keepers and farmers. Mr Cussen, vspeaking of utility fowls, remarkcl that a poultry-keeper might breed a good strain without the feathers and |other characteristics being of the ideal | show type, and thus for the purposes of production, experience was a guide las well as appearances. No doubt )West Coast poultry keepers wopld be jthe gainers by Mr Cussen’s adj-ice, so that his presence should be utilised by 1 them. ! We esteem it a compliment if you Iwalk in and inspect our large stocks j Carpets, Rugs, Hall Runners, an-1 'Linoleums, in inlaid and printed patterns which are now landing for our spriii'j trade Our large stocks of Bedroom, Dining and Sitting Room furniture fitted in rooms for your inspection •all marked in plain figures that will saVe you money. Shop at Harley’si lomplcte House Furnishers. —Advt.

A shunter, named Albert D e Freatus, son of Mr. and Mrs J. De Freatus, of Greymouth, slipped or was jolted off a, waggon while working at Ngahere Station about 12.30 p.m. yesterday. He fell under the train, and but for the prompt action of the d fl * ver, Mr. F. Kear in pulling Up the whole of the twelve trucks in the train wold have passed ove rhis leg. As it was he received serious injuries. He was conveyed to the Grey Hospital, where it was ascertained that he had fractured his leg. His condition last evening was reported to be satisfactory. A visitor interested in egg production remarked yesterday upon the difference in prices Turing the winter between the West Coast and other localities. The West Coast retailers, he said, ]>aid the producers better than did retailers on the East Coast or in Southland, and the consumer was evidently prepared here to pay more than was charged in other places. Book of Words for competitors can be procured at the undermentioned:— Webley Sons and Gofton. music dealers, B. Dixon’s, stationers, W. Reid, stationer, Patterson’s Sports Depot, A. Kilgour, bookseller, W. Perkins, stationer, “Star” Office, K Argus” Office, also it the Grey School, Marist Bros. School and Cobden School.

Brown’s liignoury Laundry amalgamated with Armiger and Co., of Christ- • church, now have an agency in Greymouth. They are specialists in Gents’ ' Collars, dying and cleaning. Laundry left with W. J. Trouland, Fruiterer, Mawhera Quay, before 9 a.m. Tuesdays, will be ready for delivery on Saturday evenings.—Advt. Resplendent in a bright coat of red. instead of the usual dark green, the first of the railway carriages to run in this new guise made its appearance at the Greymouth railway station yard yesterday. It will be used on the GreyHokitika line. The painting of this carriage represents the method to be adopted henceforward. In. the transformation work, coating of the new colour is applied after the old one has been scraped off. A heavier coating is then given, and finally a high quality varnish is applied. The paint will last for six years, and varnisliing will be necessary every eighteen months. Owing to the fact that the carriages formerly required repainting every two years or so, the new method, although more costly, has the advantage of possessing greater durability. I Have you seen the new Winter Stetson Hats? They seem to be even more hit tractive than last season styles. Call lin now—we may run out of styles.— The Mayfair, Men’s and Boys’* Wear specialists, Mawhera Quay, Phone 276. G rcymouth.—Advt.

July Special Brunswick Double-Sided Records:—How Do You Do, On My Ukulele; I Never Know, Keep on Croonin’ a Tune; Serenade, Home land; Oh, Miss Hannah. Drinking Song: I’m Knee Deep in Daisies, The World is Waiting for the Sunrise; Five Foot Two Eyes of Bine; Lo Nah; Al ways; Little White Rose; Too Many Parties and too many Pals; Trouble’s a Bubble; Hello Lucky; Happy Go Lucky Days; Trying; Thanks for the Buggy Ride; Savannah (fox trot); After f say I’m Sorry; Steal a Littlq Kiss While Dancing (waltz). —A. ’K. Kilgour’s, the Shop for Records and Gramophones. Trice 5/-; postage 1/ extra.—Adv* Popular Double-Sided Winner ami Regal Records:—The Laughing Tinker Felix Keeps on Laughing, Ah Ha, Chick Chick Chicken, Colonel Cold feet, Colleglats (fox trot), Isn’t Sho the Sweetest Thing, Brown Eyes—Why are You Blue. Do You Forget I’m Not All There. Babette, Sunny Havana, Wireless Worries. Danny Boy, The Minstrel Boy, Cohen, I Keep on Todd,’ling Along, Where the Lazy Daisies Grow, Casey’s Chnr-a-Bang, The Harp That Once Thro’ Fara’s Halls, Melissa Waltz, the Holy City; on sale at A. fc. 'Kilgour’s Gramophone Parlour. Pnea 4/-. Postage 1/- extra.—Advt.