LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 14 October 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Reef ton trots on Saturday in the first race a “White Horse” bred on the Coast will start. On the same day “WHITE HORSE” Whisky will be at Ihe disposal of patrons on the Racecourse. also in leading hotels, Reefton, Tnangahua Junction, Ahaura, Totara Flat etc. Sports may therefore do it now, and not defer. J. D. Lynch. Agent,—Advt.

Still another shift will to-day b< lost by the miners of the Rewanui State Colliery, the reason being that the binns are again full up.

“Tips we know nothing about,’’ said Mr Justice Frazer, when details of stewards’ wages were mentioned in the Arbitration Court at Auckland “No, sir. We know nothing about them.” agreed Mr T. N. Hohnden, fo r the plantiff. “I understand they are not given now,” said Mr A .R. Meredith, for the defence. “Since when?” asked His Honour. The question went unanswered.

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

Millinery and Mantle Sale at McGruer’s, Saturday, October 16th and following days. Fashion’s very latest creations. Every article at a consid-

erable reduction. Largo stocks to choose from. For bargain prices see our windows. We expect a visit from you.— McGruer’s, the leading drapers, Greymouth, Reefton, Hokitika. —Advt.

A very successful function was held yesterday by the Convent School Old Girls’ Association in aid of the Sanctuary Improvement Fund of St. Patrick’s Church, in the form of a Flower Show and Display of cookery and needlework. The proceeds amounted to £75.

An opportune time to buy and save money on your new hat and frock: dress up for the Races, and dress up cheaply at McGruer’s. Largest stocks of Fashion's very latest creations from London and'Paris, and now offered to you at. bargain prices. See the windows. —.McGruer’s tl;e leading drapers, Grey mouth, Reefton and Hokitika. —Advt..

To shunters, miners, roadmen, bushmen, etc. We have just landed another shipment of Navy Lammies, double throughout, storm cuffs and collar, chemically waterproofed. More comfortable to wear than a canvas coat. Assorted sizes, price 45/-, post free. Also our improved waterproof flannel, double back, shoulders and sleeves, self neckband, chemically waterproofed, absolutely guaranteed waterproof. Will supply testimonials if necessary. Price 22/6 post free. —The Mayfair, Men’s and Boys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhcra Quay, phone 276, Greymouth.—Advt.

Unemployment among seamen is very pronounced throughout New Zea land. An official of the Dunedin branch of the Seamen’s Union states that there is a general slump in ship ing and many intercolonial and coastal traders have been laid up at various ports. The paying off of the crew of the cargo steamer Waahora and Waikawa and the coaster Kamo at Por t Chalmers has resulted in a large number of seamen .being relegated io the idle list. It is estimated that fully 150 seamen, firemen, and trimmers are at present idle in Dunedin and Port Chalmerv

Fur coats, frocks, costumes, suits, and overcoats made to your own individual measurements. Velour coats, frocks, silk stockings, in all the newest shades. Edwards for stylish suits and costumes, J. Scott, Threadneedle St., Greymouth, West Coast Representative. —Advt.

Two cans of cream, indention] i; age and flavour, were consigned to a creamery by a dairy farmer recently. Being greatly surprised that the contents of one can should be graded first-class and the other second-class, he complained to the manager, and received in reply the following letter, which he considers a gem: “Tin cream you take exception to was graded by the company’s head grader in conjunction with our own grader. So you can be assured you have received a square deal . Evidently sonic harmful bacteria had found their way into one of your cans It has been niy experience to have had butter graded first and second out of one cream vat. I hav—» t* solved ilia’ problem yet. I am one of a twin pair I hold a good position. My other half doesn’t. We both had the same opportunities—in fact, he had far better chances. Can you explain ? I know a restaurant in Auckland where you Can get six different kinds of soup out of one pot, why? Best wishes for a prosperous season.’’

Kilgour’s, the home of music.— Decca Gramophones £6/10/-; Jedson Gramo phones £5/10/-; Table Model Gramo phones £lO. £l2. to £25; Pixie Portable

Gramophones £3/15/-; Cabinet Gramo phones £22, £25, to £35; His Master’.' Voice Gramophones £ll, £l3/10/-; £l7 £2l, £27/I*o/-, to £42; Violins 50/-, 65/ 70/-, to 220/-; Accordians 16/6, 22/6 30/-. 35/-, 40/-, to 70/-; Mandolins 50/ to 65/-; Mandolin Banjo 65/- to 150/Music Stands 7/6 to 15/-. Easy term can be arranged.—A. E. Kilgour, Piano Gramophone and Music Dealer, Ma whera Quay.—Advt.

Other lands, other manners’ A re-cently-quoted paragraph from an American paper .showed the difficulties which beset the Chicago police in trying to Induce women and girls to obey the traffic by-laws. In numerous instances it was said that flappers, ana even mature women, threatened to smack the faces of the police officers who tried to regulate pavement traffic Apparently there were n<> arrests. Perhaps no constable dared, and it he had it is possible no magistrate would dare to punish. In Queen Street, Auckland, recently three “flappers” were conversing animatedly in the centre of the footpath, and a passing constable asked them to move over to its edge. They tossed their chins just a trifle, and moved about eighteen inches. After going about six yards the policeman looked back. His jaw set, he made about two steps towards the girls—and the speed with which they completed tnc rest of their journey would have beat en either Limerick or Windbag bylengths.

Kilgour’s October list of double-sided Records— “I’m Knee Deep in Daisies,” by Foster Richardson, bass; “Tell Her the Old, Old Story,” by Clarkson Rose, comedian; “You Must Have a Little Bit of Fun,” by Clarkson Rose, comedian; “The College Rag,” banjo by Oily Oakley; “The Promenade Walk,” fox trot; “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.’’ tubaphone solo; “flay! Hay! Farmer Gray.” foxtrot; “Gayetyland Selection,” Black Diamonds Bands; “All Alone.” foxtrot; “Darktown Dandies,” banjo by Oily Oakley; “The Postillion,” mazurka. Polish Orchestra; “If You Knew Susie,” foxtrot; “Cecilia,” foxtrot: “Love Me,” by Arthur Cox; “Land of My Sunset Drcams,” by Wendall Hall;

“Smiling Through.” by Hatherley Clarke, tenor; “A Maori Slumber Song.” by Hatherley Clarke. Price 4/6. On sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, Piano. Gramophone, and Music Dealer. —Advt. Kilgour’s Lay-by System. — Toyland. A. E. Kilgour is opening up his new season’s Toys, etc.—Tool sots 1/-, 2/6. 3/9, 4/6, to 7/11; mechanical toys I/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 4/6; mechanical boats 2/-, 2/6, 4/6, to 10/6; water pistols 1/-; repeater pistols I/-; cap pistols 1/-; water balls 1/-, 2/-, 3/6; wooden spades 6d, 1/-; iron spades 1/-, 1/3; magic lanterns 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 7/6, to 25/-; steam engines 20/-: tea sets I/-, 2/-, ’3/6, 4/6, 6/6, 7/6, to 12/6; violins 4/6: teddy bears 2/6. 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 8/6. 10/6, to 35/-; jointed dolls 2/6, 3/6. 4/6, 6/6, 7/6, 12/6, 15/-. to 37/6; dressed dolls 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, to 25/-; Xmas stockings 1/6 and 2/6; drawing slates 6d, 1/-, to 2/6; counting slates 1/-; counting frames 1/- 1/6. to 5/6; mechanical engines 1/-, 2/-, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, to 12/6; aeroplane toys 7/6 and 12/6 “The World Flyer”: sewing machines 4/6, 5/6, 10/6: 8/6, to 15/ ; rubber tyre tricycle, 1-iiirh tyre, 65/-. 77/6. S5/-. If you n:iy a. small deposit, any of the above articles will ho hep. for you till Christmas. —A. E. Kile our. Toy Depot, Warehouse for presents and prizes.—Advt.