LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 29 October 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Grey Trots in the “Free for All,” Acron, Great Bingen, Great Hope, Talaro, Native Chief, Golden Devon will provide a great exhibition. After backing the winner, adjourn to the booth and celebrate in a small bottle of dry Monopole, or some. “White Horse’ and soda. They are “par excellence,” and supplied to the Trade by J. D. Lynch.—Advt.

There were three diphtheria eases anil one tuberculosis death last week in the West Coast health sub-district.

A silling of the Arbitration Court will be heltl at Greymouth on November 11, Mr Justice Frazer will preside and Messrs J. Scott and A. L. Monteith will also attend.

'rhe drawing of the Labour Art Union, which was to take place on Tues d.cv last, has been postponed. r rhe Art. Union will be drawn at 7 o’clock this e veni ng.

I iMillincry and Mantle Sale at MeIGruer’s, Saturday, October 16th and 'following days. Fashion’s very latest creations. Every article at a considerable 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.

An invitation to the Druids’ Ball this evening at • Runanga has been extended to the members of the crew of the steamer Gabriella.

A London cable, states that at a meeting of religious organisations, it was stated that there were 450(1 fewer Church of England clergy than twenty years ago, in spite of the increased need, both at home and abroad.

The Grey Electric Power Board are making strenuous endeavours to have electricity in Blackball by Christmas, as was promised by some members. The Board will be lucky if the promises are to be fulfilled.

The Borough Engineer last evening reported to the Council that seven building permits had been issued during the preceding fortnight, two being for alterations and two for additions to dwellings, one for a new residence, one for a poultry run. and one for a stable.

The world s best Havana Cigars procurable at Bill Rosenberg’s, 12 Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. Qall in and try me.— Advt. Fur coats, frocks, costumes, suits, and overcoats made to your own indi. vidual measurements. Velour coats, frocks, silk stockings, in all the newest shades. Edwards for stylish suits and costumes, J. Scott, Threadneedle St., wreymouth, West Coast Representative. ,-Advt. •_>

A Nelson telegram states that the cool storage of fruit there is proceeding satisfactorily. The greater quantity of fruit in the Motueka cool stores has been shipped; only some eighteen thousand cases remaining. The fruit is keeping in excellent condition, and free from “break down,” or what is known as flesh collapse. The Borough Council las t evening received a letter from the Railway Department, stating that o’»e oj its representatives will be bi Greyniourti shortly and will discuss the matter of hoardings. The Council deputed the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Cr. Kent to nieet the Department’s represent tive. Speaking of the extension to the sewerage scheme last -evening, tb n Borough Engineer (Mr. FairmaicD stated that there were between six and seven hundred pans being list'd Many of these wore in the vic:n:T.v of existing sowers,( and lheso people should be compelled l () link up with the sewer. How about your piano? When was it t'.nied last ? Our Mr Spem-er Browne is now in Greymouth and will be pleased ,o c.-ill mi you. We make a speci.iiity of lulling and repairs. An enquiry costs nothing.— r l’he Bristol Piano Co., Lid., U’.-iinni Eiroet, Greymouth, Hie House for Pianos, Gramophones, and M usic.— Advt. At last ovoning’s meeting of the Borough CEunci], Cr. Harker moved that the Railway Department be quested to place a warning signal at Cobden Bridge railway crossing. Cr. Doogaji supported the motion, which was carried

Spring lime is undoubtedly the time when renovations are being made to the home. We ate offering special value in our latest importation of carpets, rugs, hall runners, linoleums, and curtains. Our prices will convince you it pays to shop at Harley’s, the Complete | House Furnishers.—Advt. A special train for New Zealand Cup day is being run from Greymduth tomorrow week, leaving here at 5 a.m., and reaching Sockburn at 10.47 a.m., and Christchurch at 11.3. It returns at 7 p.m., arriving here at .12.52 a.m. on the Sunday following. There will bo an express also leaving here for Christchurch on Friday next at the usual time, and a return express on the Monday following the racing carnival. At Addington sale this week, pigs showed a decrease in value for porkers and stores, while baconcrs were a little firmer in the final stage of the sale. Porkers averaged B ; ,‘d to 9d per lb, and baconcrs 7?.d to B.|d. There were 550 fat cattle offered at Addington sale on Vvednesday, and ]>rices fell about £1 per head. Fat sheep were in large supply, and prices were down 3s per head. Store sheep also fell in Jirice, and the sale was slow. Lambs mot a firm sale.

On Saturday, at 2 p.m., Harley an«; Co.. Ltd., will sell at their rooms, Rich, mond Quay, a quantity of Furniture, etc., incliuling chesterfield suite, supei Axminster carpet, tapestry carpet, mor ris (diairs, tables, chairs, bedsteads, wire mattresses, quantity of books, linoleum, in first class order, ( to., also Singer sowing machine. Kilgour’s, the home oi music.— Decca Gramophones £6/10/-; Jedson Gramophones £5/10/-; Table Model Gramophones £lO, £l2. to £25; Pixie Portable Gramophones £3/15/-; Cabinet Gramophones £22, £25, to £35; His Master’s Voice Gramophones £ll, £l3/10/-; £l7, £2l, £27/TO/-, to £42; Violins 50/-, 65/-, 70/-, to 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 terms can be arranged.—A. E. Kilgonr, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

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 tv you at. bargain prices. Seo the win cows. —McGruer’s Ihe leading drap ers, Greymoi:! li, R’al'ton and liikitika —Ad/t..

Unusual circumstances surrounded an accident to a little girl who was ad mitted to the New Plymouth Hospital the other day suffering from a- severed finger. It appears that the child wmplaying with her brother, and he told 'her that if she laid her finger on a wooden block he would chop it off. No doubt thinking it was only fun she did so, whereupon he proceeded to carry out his promise. Fortunately, it was the left hand.

A v-anganui business man, sorting out some change received from the

bank the other day, was surprised to] discover a double-tailed threepenny piece. The craftsmanship required in splining two coins, and joining up two of the discs, had been perfectly carried out (says the Chronicle), with the result that the join was practically invisible to the naked eye. The discoverer of the curiosity greatly prizes his find, and could doubtless win many a toss with it were he so inclined.

After receiving advice that he had won £5OOO in an Australian sweepstake a New Zealander recently travelled across the Tasman in a. steerage berth to collect, lie returned to Wellington in a steerage berth on the Manuka from Melbourne—presumably with the prize-money in his possession. Whether it was thrift, a natural caution, or a national trait which prompted his choice of travelling accommodation is not explained.

A suggestion that the probation J period for nurses should be extended from three to six months failed to meet with the approvcl of the Auckland Hospital Board at its lust meeting. The suggestion was made by the New Zealand Trained Nurses’ Association, and commenting on it the chair-1 man of the Board. Mr W. Wallace, said its adoption would mean tho creation! of a close corporation for nurses. “There are plenty of girls applying fur appointments as probationers,” he. added, “and if we cannot determinetheir fitness for further training ini throe months we will never be able to Ido so.” To shunters, miners, roadmen, bushmen, etc. We have, just landed another shipment of Navy Lammies, double I throughout, storm cuffs and collar, chemically waterproofed. Afore comfortable to wear than a canvas coat. Assorted sizes, price 45/-, post free. Also our improved waterproof flanne. l double back, shoulders ami sleeves, sell neckband, chemically waterproofed, absolutely guaranteed waterproof. Wil! supply testimonials if necessary. Price 22/6 post free; —The Mayfair, Men’s and Boys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhera Quay, phone 276, Greymouth.—Advt. The tug-o’-war at Oamaru saw Enfield retain the N.Z. heavyweight championship in tin* final against Timain. This heat produce'l a much more even contest than the first. Enfield got a lead of two inches at the start, but Timaru reduced the margin to one inch. The indicator returned !-■ two inches and remained here for Ihe remainder of the pull. Timaru made a determined effort, but could not shift the Enfield champions, who won by two inches amidst tremendous (dietwing, thus retail.ing the championship oi New Zeil la nd. That the decision of the Education Board on the casting vote id’ the. chairman (Mr Collins) to stop Dildo instruction in the schools in the board s district has caused a big stir among a certain section, was evidenced by the J n'dignation - meeting on Wednesday night. The real position is that tor a I period of IS years what is known as the Nelson system has been i.i operation. Religious instruction has been I given by clergymen before the schools opened. It is now alleged that the privilege of allowing ministers to attend before the commencement oi school has been abused, the start <)• ’the school lessons being delayed in consequence.

Kilgour’s Lay-by System. — Toyland. A. E. K’ilgour is opening up his new season’s Toys, etc. —Tool sets 1/-, 2/6, 3/9, 4/6, to 7/11; mechanical toys 1/-, 1/G, 2/-, 2/G, 4/6; mechanical boats 2/-, 2/G, 4/6, to 10/6; water pistols 1/-; repeater pistols 1/-; cap pistols 1/-; water balls 1/-, 2/-, 3/6; wooden spades 6d, 1/-; iron spades I/-, 1/3; magic lanterns 3/6, 1/6, 5/6, 7/6, to 25/-; steam engines 20/-; tea sets J/-, 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, 1.0/6, 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/G; counting slates 1/-; counting frames 1/-, 1/6. to 5/6; mechanical engines ]/-, 2/-, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, to 12/6; aeroplane toys 7/6 and 12/6 4 ‘The World Flyer”; sewing machines 4/6, 5/6, 10/6; 8/6, to 15/-; rubber tyre tricycle, l-ineh tyre, 65/-, 77/6, 85/-. If you pay a small deposit, any of the above articles will be kept for you till Christmas.—A. E. Kilgour, Toy Depot, Warehouse f n r arose..ts and prizes.—Advt.

It is expected that, at the end ot next month, the number eight generating set at Lake Coleridge will be available to turn over to power-production as required, ami that the nominal capacity at the lake will be raised to 27,000 kilowatts. The main portions of the turbine and generator are in position, but a certain amount of fitting of parts remains to be done. Operations in the assembly of the set have proceeded smoothly and without a hitch. The fixing of the rotating field and shaft, which involves the heating ami cooling of steel in the adjustment, is a notable operation. Ali n-h i< is expected that the new set will be ready by the end of November, this does not necessarily mean that it then will be put into regular operation. The department has practically completed the. operations on the transmission line between . Timaru and Oamaru, which includes steel towers, f over river crossings and pile foundations. It has done most of the outside structural work at the sub-station al Oamaru.

Prepare for the chilly nights when ‘Jack Frost” descends with his nippy pranks. Paterson’s are showing surprisingly good values in Blankets. Single bad white at 25/- pair, fwhite at 35/-, double white at 45/-, single grey at 23/6, 5 grey 32/6, double grey at 37/6. Also a special purchase of white twill sheets, the price of Much should appeal to economic housewives; 54-in. single at 0/- 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 towls 1/6 each. Mail orders promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order We pay postage. “Paterson’s” The Economic, Cash Drapers, Revell St., Hokitika, Box 86 —Advt.

The licensee, Air Williamson, states I there is no foundation for a report circulated that the Royal Hotel is changing hands. The Riverdale dairy factory is a fine example of a big supply from :i small area, and is remarkable for a one-roof establishment. The output amounts annually to up to 800 tons, and klrawn from within a radius of three I miles of the factory. A Government official expressed the opinion to a Ha wcra Star reporter that he was doubtful if in any other part of the worl I I there would be found such a concentration of dairying in so small an area. Possible the Government man’s statement should be qualified by the exception of Denmark, where, according to Professor 11. G. Denham, the herds give .”>5011) butter-fat per row per annum, compared with an average of 1751 b in New Zealand. Kilgour’s October list, of double-sided I Records.— “I’m Knee Deep in Dais ics, ” 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; “Hay! Hay! Farmer Gray.” foxtrot; “Gayetyland Selection,” Black Dia-

monds Bands; “All Alone,” foxtrot; “Darktown Dandies,” banjo by Oily Oakley; “The Postillion, ” mazurka, Polish Orchestra; “If You Knew Susie,’’ foxtrot; “Cecilia,” foxtrot: “Love Ale,” by Arthur Co*; “I.and of My Sunset Dreams,” 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 Alusic, Dealer. —Advt. Inangahua County Council at its meeting this week refused to take any action in support of the Greymouth Borough Council’s representations to the Government relative to reducing the unemployment on the West Coast .and at the State Mines. This is the only local body so far to adopt such an attitude. There is as much difference between raw tobacco and toasted tobacco as there is between a raw potato and savlory chips. It is not so much the material you use as the way you adopt in preparing it. Take for instance our locally manufactured tobaccos; they are all toasted and, as a result, then latent properties have been brought fully out. Science applied, what else is it but common sense. You need not be an (‘Xpert to understand the wonderful effect of this toasting process; flavour and aroma will tell you; so smooth and meljow, but wha < it equally important, consider their merits from a health point of view. The object of toasting is to eject any deleterious properties that may be contained in the leaf and to neutralise portion of the poisonous nicotine: hence toasted to- I baccos may be smoked with impunity: 1 they will not affect the heart and nerves or the eyesight. Obtainable in three grades: “Riverhead Gold’’ mild and aromatic, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium, and “Cut Plug No. 10’ , (Bullshead) full strength.—3o. A fund of £5OO is to be raised i

among the Roman Catholic men of the; Auckland diocese to be devoted to a bursary for the (‘ducation of youths at i 'the Afarist Brothers .Tuniorate at Tuakau, in memory of the late Brother ‘George, and the remainder is to be lianded to the. Alarist Brothers Trust 'Board in recognition of the completion 'this year of 50 years’ work in the Dominion. This decision was reached at a meeting of the ex pupils of Brothel i Gt‘org(‘ and the Alarist Brothers | .Boys generally.