LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 22 June 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the Shooting Season now open a license to shoot hares and wild duck costs only 10/- but when making up your hamper put in a handy pint flask of WHITE HORSE WHISKY, “the Spirit of the Age”. Screw top flasks to fit the back pocket are obtainable at ail good hotels on my recommendation. J. D. Lynch.—Advt. A legacy of £lOO lias been left by the will of the late Mr J. Clarke Gittos, to the Old People’s Home; another legacy of a similar amount being bequeathed to the Sailors’ Rest. Yesterday saw another heavy fall of snow at Arthur’s Pass. The cold on Monday night there froze the mercury in the thermometer. By the roadside near Blackball evidence of the cold ■weather takes the form of a remarkable display of icicles, they being nearly t-wo feet long and a couple of inches thick. First-class Meals are obtainable at all hours at Bill Rosenberg’s 12 Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. —Advt. The following applications -were dealt with by Mr J. 6, L. Hewitt, at the sitting of the Warden’s Court yes terday: James Byrne, ordinary prospecting license. —Granted. John Burton, coal prospecting license. —Recommended, subject to conditions in inspector ’s report. In the course of a day of two, the terms of six members of the Legislative Council will expire. They are expected to be reappointed. It is not known if any new members will be appointed,

The Male Choir will to night give a concert at the Grey River Hospital for the inmates. Annual Stock-taking Clearance at McGruer’s. Further reduced prices. Unbleached table damask 1/- yd; 38in. Crepe-de-chine in white, black and all the latest shades, 4/11 yd. We brought the prices down. We keep the prices down. —McGruer’s, best for values, Greymouth.—Advt. With yesterday’s express there arrived here a car to be utilised in connection with the West Coast farmers’ excursion to Canterbury, leaving here next Monday for Ashburton. The car will carry a Government display of agricultural exhibits, which are now being arranged by Mr Dalgleish and other officers of the Agricultural Department, and in; the course of the journey a series of lectures will be given by departmental experts for the benefit of the excursionists.

The Railway Department advertise in another column particulars of a Farmers’ Excursion from the West Coast to Canterbury leaving Greymouth at 10.35 a.m., on Monday 27 th. June, and returning on Friday, Ist., July. Arrangements have been made whereby the visitors will be shown over the Longbeach and Springfied Estates, Lincoln Agricultural College ami other up to date grain and sheep farms in the Canterbury District as well as a visit to the Addington Stock Market. Similar excursions have proved very popular in other Districts and it is anticipated that the West Coast Farmers’ Excursion will not be an exception.

On Saturday Harleys Ltd., under instructions from the vendors will sell by public auction a quantity of Ladies Woollen Cardigans and Jumper Suits; also general drapery, carpets and linoleums and d quantity of household furniture and effects. —Advt.

In connection with the excursion to Christchurch on July 2nd for the second Soccer test, the Westland Football Association have decided to limit the train to five hundred passengers, that being the minimum Goad with chair scat accommodation. The Association have decided to sacrifice profits so that comfort may be assured for the patrons. Intending passengers are requested to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are being sold only by those already advertised as sellers.

We blend the best with careful pains In skilful combination, So every Mildcrson Biscuit contains Our business reputation. —x/4 per lb. from Haglund Bros.

At last night’s meeting of the Fire Board general regret was expressed at Mr J. Kennedy’s resignation as a member of the Fire Brigade. The Chairman (Mr Steer) stated that Mr Kennedy was one of the ablest firemen in New Zealand, and the town as a whole owed him a debt of gratitude for his work d tiring his long term of service on the Brigade. Other members also eulogised the work done by Mr Kennedy, Superintendent Clarke stating that Mr Kennedy had served nearly 3o years as an active member of the Brigade. In recognition of his services, the Board decided to let Mr Kennedy retain his uniform as a mark of their appreciation. At the Fire Brigade meeting held on Monday night reference was'also made to Mr Kennedy s resignation, and it was unanimously decided to make him a life member of the Brigade.

Visit sunny Paroa and G. Burger s Health Resort. Beautiful Birch Bush and good Beach and Beer. Afternoon Tea a speciality. The. best of Wines and Spirits stocked Yarn’s Beer on Tap. Bus passes door. G. Burger s Paroa Hotel. —Advt.

While a car owned by Mr Southam, of Stillwater, was proceeding along the Kaiata Road yesterday morning, the I vehicle suddenly caught fire. The hood and body were destroyed before :the flames could be extinguished, but the chassis was undamaged. The vehicle was later conveyed to garage for repairs. It is understood that the fire was due to a defective earburretor. The car, a Rugby model, was covered by insurance.

The members of the Dobson Mine Commission, Messrs E. Page, S,M., J. Watson and W. Balderstone, visited the Blackball- Mine on Monday. It is understood that the Commission has made its finding concerning the disaster, and that the same is about to bf submitted to the Minister. The result will be published in due course. Palmerston North is the latest municipality to raise a loan for unemployment relief, and will spend £3OOO on out-ways. Useful books for everybody:— ‘Speeches and Toasts;” “Guest Enertainer;” “Indoor Pastimes for Profit and Pleasure;” “Zadkicl’s Dream Book;” “Tea Cup Fortune Telling;” ‘Party Games;” “Card and Conjuring Tricks;” “The Best 100 Recitations or Boys and Girls;” “Humorous Stories and Recitations;” “Letter Writer;” price 2/6 each, postage 4d. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.

Coal from Queensland is now*being imported into New Zealand. This comes from the Blair Athol mines, where the coal lies in a seam 90ft. thick, 30ft. below ground level. The first shipment reached Auckland recently, and was at once sold out.

At the Old People’s Home a very njoyable concert was given last evening under the auspiees of the Grey mouth Municipal Band, and the inmates’’ appreciation was marked, expression to it being at the conclusion [voiced by Mr J. Geaney, who thanked the entertainers for their splendid programme, which was as follows: — March, “Sousa,” Orchestra; waltz, ‘‘Missouri,” Orchestra; song, “Wonderful Mother o’ Mine,” Miss Hopkins; cornet duet, “Larboard Watch,” Mr P. McMaster and Master McMaster; recitation, “Always Doing Something Silly,” Mr Harper; violin solo, “Cavalleria Rusticana,” Miss Coburn; song, “Come, for it is June,” Miss Hopgood; duet, “Tired,” Misses McMaster; violin solo, “Irish Airs,” Mr W. Forsyth; song, “Annie Laurie,” Miss Coburn; recitation, “The Two Jews,” Mr J. Smith. Miss B. McSherry was the accompanist,

Great Stock-taking Sale at McGruer’s. Further reduced prices to bring stocks to the minimum for annual stock-tak-ing. The great clean up of all oddments. Many articles at less than wholesale cost prices.—McGruer’s, “Always Busy,” Greymouth. —Advt.

Paderewski, the great pianist, decided to give the whole of his proceeds of his final recitation in Melbourne for the orphan children of men killed in the war. The amount came to £7OO. Then the bureauments entered the picture, and claimed both Federal and State tax from the sumwhich would reduce it to about half. Somehow smoking seems to fit in with all moods. If a fellow is feeling hipped as the result of “backing the wrong ’un,” or having a difference of opinion with his boss or anything like that, he flies for consolation to tobacco. If on the other hand, he had had a bit of luck—been remembered in somebody’s will, or had a “rise,” for instance—his first thought is his pipe, and he pulls it out and lights up. The great thing is to see your baccy is good and. does not reek with nicotine like so many of those imported brands. It’s the nicotine that causes all the trouble. About the purest tobaccos are those grown in New Zealand. They contain only a little nicotine —that’s why they may be smoked all the time without doing any damage to your constitution. And they are famous for flavour and fragrance. Ask your tobacconist for “Riverhead Gold,” mild, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium or “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bullshead) full. You can’t go wrong with these brands. They are all toasted*

Books which will keep you interested: “Merry Go Round,” “Extra Turns,” ‘Saturday Nights,” “Week Ends,” ‘Rain or Shine,” by F. W. Thomas; ‘A Bad Boy’s Diary,” by Peck; “The Rosary,” by Florence Barclay; “The Wall of Partition,” by Florence Barclay; “The Wild Bird,” by Hulbert Footner; “The Maid and. the Moment,” by Elinor Glyn; “The Pipers of the Market Place,” by Richard Dehan: ‘The Career of Catherine Bush,” by Elinor Glyn; price 2/6 each, postage extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, Greyui ruth. —Advt-.

The residents of Thames are making extensive preparations for the entertainment of pioneers of the mining industry, who are expected from all parts of the Dominion for the Diamond Jubilee of the opening of the Thames Goldfields, which will be eelbrated on July 30th, 31st and August Ist. The celebrations will extend over the three days,) and intending visitors should communicate with Mr W. D. McDonald, Secretary, Box 33, Thames.

Our Great Selling-off Boot Sale is in full swing. We are offering Emberkay Soccer Boots 12/6, English and Colonial Rugby and Soccer Boots 12/6 and 14/6, 100“ pairs Men’s White Rubbersoled Yachting Boots 4/— pair. The Mayfair Men and Boy’s Wear Specialists. ’Phone- 59. Dreymouth.—Advt.

Judgment by default for plaintiffs, with costs, was given in the following civil cases, at the sitting of the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M.:—Cobden Town Board v. William S. Harris, £l3 14s 3d, costs £2 15s; Studley and Robson v, F. Bassano, £lO Ils, costs £3 4s 6<l; State Adveiices Superintendent v. Sydney Robert O ’Callaghan, £S 19s 3a, costs 12s; S. Baddeley v. J. Gray, £1 < Is 3d, costs £2 14s; E. A. Warnes and J. C. Heaphy v. G. T, Gale, £SO 9s lid, costs £5; Armstrong and Haisty v. James Carson, £2 10s sd, costs £1 3s 6d; Grey Hospital Board v. Leonar-I Foster, £2 10s,. costs 19s; Grey Hospital Board v. Harry Gibbens, £4l l.is, costs £1 Ils; Grey Hospital Board v. Thomas Gillooley, costs only 9s; Grey Hospital Board v. J. Jackson, £l2 15s, costs £1 3s; Grey Hospital Board v. Henry F. Jones, £l4 ss, costs £1 3s; Rifig and Inkster v. Seddon Chamberlain, costs only £1 ss; A. Naylor and D. McKay v.'P. B. King, £lB Is 6d, costs £2 14s; Dispatch Foundry Co., Ltd., v. S. F. R. S. Orr, £lB Is 4d, ■costs £2 14s; Frederick Murray v. Joseph Dillon, £2 14s Bd, costs £1 3s 6d; Annie Costello v. L. F. Martin, £6, costs £2 la 6d.