LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 23 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 Tangari Rich Adelaide Invalid Port Wine. Every householder should have some in the home.—J. D. Lynch Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd. —Advt Mass will not be celebrated at Tnchbonnio or Otira this week-end.—Advt. Next week is to be Animals Welfare Week throughout the Dominion. The Excelsior Euchre Assembly takes place to-night at the Druids’ Hall. Sydney manufacturers arc arranging a record exhibition on the Duke of* York’s visit (says a cable).

Mr Charlton (Federal Labour Leader), w.ll attend the All Australian Labour Conference on Mr Bruce’s referenda (says a cable).

A press wire states the Wellington Education Board : has received an intimation from the Department of its intention to inaugurate a junior high school at Blenheim attached to Marlborough College.

With a clearance of a number of vessels from the. port on Wednesday, there was not much work on the waterfront yesterday,. The Waimea left for Wellington early in the morning leaving only the Kaimai and Inga at the wlTnrf.

It was agreed at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening that the necessary steps be taken to have guise declared a noxious weed within the borough.

A resolution was moved by Cr o‘Brien at the meeting of the Borough Council last night that permission bo given to the engineer to employ one or two extra men if necessary at the work of installing the pumping plant in order to expedite the work. The motion was carried.

WATCH THE INDIANS GO BY.— Alf. White, Agent, Greymouth. —Advt.

First-class Meals are obtainable at all hours at Bill Rosenberg’s 12 Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt.

The insufficiency of pressure on count of defective hydrants wa s referred to by Cr. Williams at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening. The Fire Brigade were prompt m turning out to a“Tire but they were put to a lot of trouble in having to clean out the hydrants at critical moments. On the motion of Cr. McGinley moved that the question of cleansing the hydrants be referred to the Engi neer. Cr. O‘Brien remarked that the Engineer should be instructed to see that the work was carried out so thav the matter would not come before the Council again.

“All I can do is to hand the two tiiife-tables ilTro the Council” said Cr Doogan at the meeting of the Boiough Council last evening. Mr. Doo gan was deputed to confer with Messrs Kennedy Bros and Mr. H. Hahn in regard to running to time-tables, but the respective bus proprietors were unable to agree on the lists made out. Thu s the relinquishing of the post of mediator on the part of the civic father.

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. Kil gour, bookseller, W. Perkins, stationer, “Star” Office, “Argus” Office, also It the Grey School, Marist Bros. School and Cobden Schoo).

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 glacic lace or strap shoes, all sizes. Come to Chalk’s Footwear Emporium. —Advt.

Ring, a-ring, a-rosy played by the children round the trees in the High Street recreation reserve has resulted in the twigs being lopped off. The trees were thus rendered useless, and at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening it was decided to cut them down.

A suggestion that the Town Clodk be lighted by electricity was made by Cr. Kent at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening. The matter was referred to the Engineer to import as to costs.

People recovering from a bout of influenza would be well advised in making sure that they are fully recovered before venturing out-of-doors once more. A Greymouth resident after

spending a couple of days in bed this week got up and thought he was well enough to take a stroll. As a result a severe headache and general indi cations of his not yet being well “out of the bush” set him back to bed to complete his convalescence.

An interesting subject has been set down for debate on August 17 by the judge Mr. W. Meldrum, S.M. The pro position is “That in time of national crisis a dictatorship is preferable to Parliament,’’ and will be debated by teams representing the Columba Club (holders) and the United Chib (challengers) for the Honours Board.

Prepare for the chilly nights whet “Jack Frost” descends with his nippj pranks. Paterson’s are showing surprisingly good values in Blankets. Single bed white at 25/- pair, | white at 35/-, double white at 45/-; single grey at 23/6, | grey at 32/6, double grey at 37/6. Als 0 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. Pillow slips at 2/11, and 3/3 pair. Heavy tea towels 1/6 each. Mail orders promptly attended to and sal isfaction guaranteed. Cash with order We pay postage. “Paterson’s,” The Economic, Cash Drapers, Revell St., Hokitika, Box 86 —Advt.

The use of concrete in the work of kerbing and channelling footpaths was advocated by Councillor Kent at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening in moving that /his method be adopted in all work of a permanent nature. The opinion was expressed that asphalt channelling proved quite satisfactory in Greymouth which was not in a position to copy some of the other towns. No resolution was taken on the matter which accordingly lapsed. & ‘

Records which should be in every collection.—Venetian Isles, waltz ; Sleepy Head, The Wind Blew Through His Whiskers, Sweet Blue Bird, Wimmin Aaah, Keep Your Skirts Down Mary Ann, The Shadow of the Past (two guitars),; I Wish 1 was in Peoria, The Melody That Made You Mine, Hello Lucky,—Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer. Cataalogues posted free to any address.—Advt.

Quite a number of letters and telegrams intended for Mr. H. E. Holland M.P., are being delivered to the member for Christchurch North; owing to the fact that correspondents persist in addressing their communication to “Mr. H. Holland M.P.” ]t should be noted that all letters etc., so addressed will be delivered to Mr. H. Holland, of Christchurch North. If Mr. H. E. Holland’s correspondents will take the trouble to use his correct initials, there will be no danger of the communications going astray.

In convicting a hotelkeeper at Hokitika yesterday for after hour trading at a country locality, Mr W.- Meld rum remarked on the fact that it appeared impossible for sonic licensed houses t o exist on that trade that was available within the prescribed hours, and His Worship said it was a question for the Licensing- Committee to consider whether licenses should be granted in such localities.

Brown’s llignoury Laundry amalgamated with Armiger and Co., of Christchurch, now have an agency in Greymouth. They are specialists in Gents’ Collars, dving ami cleaning. Laundry loft with W. J Trouland, Fruiterer. Mawhera Quay, before 9 a.m. Tuesdays, will he ready for delivery on Saturday evenings.—Advt. We esteem it a compliment if you walk in and inspect our large stocks <.f Carpets, Rugs, Hall Runners, and Linoleums, in inlaid and printed patterns, which are now landing for ou> spring trade Our large stocks of Bedroom, Dining and Sitting Room furniture fitted in rooms for your inspection nil marked in plain figures that will save you money. Shop at Harley s complete House Furnishers. —Advt. It is proposed to hold all educational holidays at the same time. A Wellington wire states that m a letter to the Education Board there, the question of synchronisation of school ho»idays was' raised by the Department, recommending th adoption of a scheme to bring this al at. The Board agreed to the scheme r.nu recommended that University and training college authorities be asked to agree.

At. Wednesday’s meeting of the Westlaud Land Board applications for approval of proposals to expend “thirds” accrued during the quarter ended June 30, for timber royalty paid in their respective localities, were leeeived from the following local bodies in respect to the amounts mentioned: —Grey County Council £lOO9 8/10; Westland County Council, £836 6/5; Buller County Council, £1 9/4; Cobden Town Board’ £1 12/; Runanga Borough Council, £2 17/6. In each instance the receiver of land revenue was authorised to pay over amounts, subject to approval of the proposals by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

String instruments and accessories Bowl-back Mandolins 4.5 s to 655; banjo mandolins 65s to 150 s; tenor banjo £6 lUs to £7 10s; steel guitars, 655, 70s, and 105 s; Hawaiian guitars. 45s to 65s (complete with case); violins 50s 65s 70s, 100 s and 200 s: music

carrying cases, 8s 6d, 12s 6d to 255; violin bows, 12s 6d 15s to 255; violin strings Is is 3d, Is 6d; accordeons. 16s 6d. 255, 30s, 37s 6d, 45s to 655.— Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour Gramophone, Piano and Music Deal er, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Fur coats, frocks, costumes, suits and overcoats made to your own m divitlual measurements. Velcur coalfrocks, silk stockings, in all ,ne new est shades. Edwards for stylish suitand costumes, J. Scott, Threadneedle St., Gre”mouth, West Coast -cpieseu < ;it i v e.—Advt.

A complaint that the water pressure at Russell’s Hill was insufficient was made by Councillor Kent at the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Coun cil last evening. He suggested that a two-inch pipe woul d relieve the position very much for a very long time t • come. A resolution that the work bdone was carried.

A man, who was accompanied by his dog. was arrested m Mackay Street on Wednesday for drunkenness. V n<m brought before Mr J. Ring J.P. at t v Magistrate’s Court yesterday mornin;, a plea of guilty was entered. As t.v man was a first offender he was convicted and discharged, whereat lie rejoined his canine friend who was waiting for him outside the Cour . the two went off together.

Special Reductions in Gramophones for two weeks only.—Cabinet Grand Jedson gramophone, special price £29 Cabinet Grand Jedson gramophone, special price £3O; horizontal gran~ Jedson gramophone, special price £2-> tabic Grand Jedson gramophone spe cial prices £lO to £l5; Decca gramophone, £6 10s; Pixie Grippa gramophones, special price 755; His Master’s Voice Gramophone (Portable £11; His Master’s Voice tabl gramophone! £l3 10s, £l7, £27 lbs. 1 Master’s Voice oak cabinet gramopliom £42 10s. Inspection invit'd—A. E. K’’ gour, Gramophone, Music Dealer. Catalogues posted free to an Y address. —.Advt.

To bushmen, miners etc: Give our store a call before purchasing tb-. where. Our great specials offering th>> weck-end will astound you. 1 rl '’ / have dropped so immensely that we have marked all our stock down accordinglv. Do not be gulled with log prices any longer. All wool socks “ 1/- pair and heavier all wool flanne s . 4/11 is a sample of our prices. A visi to our store will convince you better Ithan words. The Mayfair, Men ad Boys’ Wear Specialists Maviheia Quay, Greymouth, Phone -<6. * ‘

“The silent policeman died ’ declared the Mayor. Mr W. H. Parfitt when the subject of the control of traffic_at the intersection of Mackay and T< nui Streets was introduced atb the Borou°h Council last night. CoundHoi Kent made a suggestion that a con•rl • pillar be set up. Councillor Doogan. however, said that he did not think there would be any unanimity s to the advisability of a fixed pillar

A quick disposal of winter goods to make room for coming season’s impor hitions, groat one price event 4/11 sale 1/11. Hundreds of articles worth from 6/11 to 59/6. Now all one price 4/11 This great flutter begins Saturday. July 24th, at, 9.30. Join the merry paity. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Recfton and Hokitika. —Advt.

There were only a few passengers who left Greymouth yesterday by the express for Christchurch .

For the weary brain-worker there are worse ways of spending a welcome “night off” than by the fireside, with pipe and book for company. But the tobacco for such occasions should be a brand that can be smoked with enjoyment for three or four hours at a stretch without burning the f\ngue or other unpleasant consequences; where is such tobacco to be found? Why, right here in New Zealand. And it owes its excellence to two things principally. Firstly it contains only a minimum amount of nicotine, and secondly it is toasted in the process of |manufacture. That’s why the flavour ps so good. In these two important respects it differs altogether from the imported brands which often contain as much as five or six per cent of nicoitine, and are not toasted. For purity, delicacy, flavour, aroma and wholesomeness, New Zealand tobaccos are unrivalled. If you like a mild aromatic •smoke try Riverhead Gold; if you prefer a medium strength there is Navy Cut (Bulldog), and if you are accustomed to a full-flavoured brand ask for Cut Plug No. 10 (Bull’s Head).—l9.

4/11 sale 4/11. Great one price event begins Saturday, July 24th at 9.30. Hundreds of articles worth from 6/11 to 59/6. Now all one price" 4/11. See the windows; look out for price list. Friday’s newspapers. Plan to join the merry party, McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reef ton and Hokitika.—Advt.

The annual ball of the Greymouth Fire Brigade was an unqualified success both from a social and financial point, of view There were about 150 eouples on the floor, and the dress circle was crowded with onlookers. The music for the dance was supplied by the popular Everybody’s Orchestra

of five instruments, and the floor was in the capabe hands of Messrs T. Collins and \V. Williams who kept the dance going lively till an early hour in the morning. The ladies committee, who had worked very hard for this function, provided an excellent supper which was enjoyed by all. During an interval in the dancing Mr. Clarke, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, thanked all those who were present for their patronage and assured them that the Brigade would do their best in the forthcoming demonstration. A large number of visitors from Kumara. Runanga. Black ball and surrounding distrists were also present.

The Greymouth Technical School Board has made a definite forward movement in the matter of the hostel. The Hon. C. J. Parr, Minister for Edu- ) cation, at the time of his visit to ! Greymouth on February 28th., 1925, ! made a definite promise that the GoI vernment would provide £2,500 when , the Grey mouth High School handed ; over its assets and that he would take steps to legalise the transfer. He also promised £250 towards the equipment on condition that £250 was raised loeally. It is proposed to hold a bazaar in conjunction with the Annual School Exhibition on the first Wednesday in October, and also to hold a school concert at the end of the year. Asi sociated with the latter effect will be a Queen Carnival. A letter has also been addressed to the Chairman ®f School Committees of 48 small schools 4 * in Westland, containing less than 100 pupils and not convenient of access to • any district High School, offering a scholarship at the hostel for the first vear to a nup’.l nominated by the School Committee of the District rais’ng the largest amount in support of the project. It is thought that by co-operalion of town and country in this manner the hostel can be established upon an effective basis and that it will be a boon to the children of settlers living in the remote districts.