LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 12 July 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Excise (Customs) duties are in the balance. Meantime until the anticipated tariff takes effect we can supply Merlet’s Three Star French Brandy White Horse Whisky, Adelaide Port Wines at present day prices.—Mark Sprot and Coy., Ltd.—J. D. Lynch, Director. Mr W. Nash, the national secretary of the Labour Party, is acting as one of the New Zealand delegates to the Conference of the Institute of Pacific Relations which is being held at Honi olulu from July 15 to July 29 next, Mr Nash is due back again early in August. Minsons Ltd. have an advertisement in this issue calling the public’s attention to the firm’s goods. The prices are low, and the firm’s name speaks for itself as to quality. | Aulsebrook and Co., of wide-known fame as confectionery and biscuit manI ufacturers, are advertising in this issue ■ their latest sweet “Mintettes.” Ask your local shop for them. The Tourist Branch Society has voted £75 to supplement the Government subsidy of £ for £ to construct a road round Lake Kanieri towards the Dorothy waterfall. Maddrens, rope and twine manufacturers, are advertising in this issue their twine and rope that is known al] over New Zealand for dependability; also makers of the ideal Kozydcwn for mattresses and cushions. No i’uff or dust.

First-class Meals are obtainable at all hours at Bill Rosenberg’s 12 Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. —Advt. There was an unusually large attendance last evening at the Columba Hall euchre tourney, which proved very exciting. The prize-winners were: —Mrs Hodgkiss, Ist., Mrs Griffen 2nd., Mr. Donovan 3rd. G. Coates and Co., Ltd., jewellers, Christchurch, are advertising in this issue a good solid reliable timekeeper at a reasonable price. This firm is known for its value and square dealing. Matson and Co., Christchurch, are advertising in this issue winter feed that will interest farmers on the West Coast. Deal with the merchant who knows the farmers’ needs from A to Z. “My husband prefers Milderson’s 11 Butterette,” it’s a really rich shortbread made from only finest butter and eggs. 1/6 per lb from all grocers. — Advt. G. H. Woods Ltd., are advertising in this issue a chicken food for the poultry man. Poultry fanciers will do well to commence the coming season with a stock of this excellent chicken and poultry food. The West Coast ladies’ hockey team will play Reefton at Reefton for the Brooke’s Cup on Saturday, August 13. Later, the Coast team proceeds to Nel son to play the challenge match for the Pope Shield. Visit sunny Paroa and G. Bugger’s Health Resort. Beautiful Birch Bush and good Beach and Beer. Afternoon Tea a speciality. The best of Wines and Spirits stocked. Pearn’s Beer on Tap. Bus passes door. G. Burger’s Paroa Hotel.—Advt. The President of the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce (Mr. J. McLean) has received the following telegram from the Prime Minister (Hon. J. G. Coates): — 1 ‘Your telegram received. Representations submitted concerning timber industry will have careful consideration.” Mr McLean also received a telegram from the Minister for Customs (Hon Downie Stewart) as follows:—“Your telegram re timber industry received. Will place your representation before Tariff Commission.” FYou should take the earliest op[ ortunity of hearing the new His blaster’s Voice Gramophone, when you will agree that this great invention has to-day achieved the ideal of what a gramophone should be. A. E. Kilgour, has jus't opened up the following machines:—Model 101 Portable £11; Model 103 Table Grand £l3 10s; Model 109 Table Grand £l7; Model 126 Table Grand £27 10s; Model 156, Cabinet Grand £35. Catalogue of machines and records posted free to any address. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and J Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

“Ruination has been brought on the small shopkeeper by the enforcement of early closing. Many have gone out of business and others must fail unless they get relief. So said the president of the New Zealand Small Shopkeepers’ Association, Mr D. J. Kenny, of Dominion Road, Auckland, last week. “If no relief is given we estimate that one-third of our members will be unable to carry on any longer. ’ ’

Miss May Beatty, the Christchurch comedienne, is returning to Australia and New Zealaml. Miss Beatty, who is accompanied by her daughter, Hinemoa, has been staying in New York prior to sailing for Australia. May Beatty, who is the wife of the late Edward Lauri, holds an unrivalled place in the affections of New Zealanders. It is rather a coincidence that her last Australian appearance was in “Lady Be Good,” now playing in Auckland. Madame Parke was her chief creation The comedienne returns to the William son banner.

Pianos on Easy Terms:—Begg Light and Dark Oak, £76; Baxendale, £B9; Windover £106; Elysian, £116; Rogers, model 1, £139; model 4, £l49;model 6 £166; Rogers’ Player Piano £251; Rogers Eaby Grand (with six legs) £279; Rogers’ Boudoir Grand £336; Hopkinson; from £l2O upwards. All the above pianos are full iron frame, over strung end under damper. Easy terms arranged at A. E. Kilgour’s, Piano, Gramophone, and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

The Minister of Public Works has advised the member for West land that as the Inter-Wanganui River Board and settlers are not prepared to assist financially in the case of the Little Wanganui River erosion the Government cannot provide any funds locally. George. Dalzell was charged at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with allowing a chestnut mare and one sheep to wander on McGowan Street. Runanga, on June 10th. Evidence concerning the offence was given by Mr. T. Merriman, ranger for the Runanga Borough Council. Defendant, who did not appear, was convicted and ordered to pay costs.

Members of the anthropological section of the Auckland Institute recently planned a visit to a Maori settlement in the vicinity of the city. The purpose was to observe the natives cooking in the time-honoured earth ovens, and generally to note the domestic arrangements of the past. Several of the Maori tribal settlements, notably Tamaki, Orakei and Mangere, were only too anxious to have the visitors as their guests and show them how their ancestors prepared their foods. As the method of approaching the natives was not altogether diplomatic, however, -matters are now at a standstill. Each tribe demands the honour. Old tribal | jealousies have prevailed. The solution of the difficulty may be that the Auckland scientists will have to visit each settlement in turn! The last of our stock of boots goins at ridiculously low prices. Men’s white yachting and tennis boots and shoes 4/11 pair; ladies’ tennis shoes 4/11 pair; men’s fireside slippers 3/11 pair; girls’ shoes, s’zes 8 to 10, 4/11 pair; ladies’ best shocf real bargains, 14/6 pair; men’s dancing pumps, 9/11 pair; men’s walking shoes 19/6 and 24/6 pair.—The Mayfair, Men’s and Boys’ Year Specialists, Mawhera Quay, Phone 59, Greymouth.

A charge of casting offensive matter on the footpath in Mackay Street on June Ilth., was made against Maurice Livingstone Gibbens at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Sergeant Smythe and Constable Paddy gave evidence concerning the alleged offence. Defendant pleaded not guilty. The Magistrate said that the evidence was conflicting, but it went to show th.it the defendant was half drunk, and that the police were quite sober. Defendant would be convicted and fined £1 and 10/- costs. A similar charge was made against the offence being alleged to have been commited in Tainui Street on the same date. Constable Cogswell stated that defendant had been arrested shortly after the offence for drunkenness and had pleaded guilty to that charge. Defendant admitted that he was drunk, and said he did not remember what ha had done. Defendant was convicted and fined £1 and costs 10/-. In a leader objecting to strictures passed upon the behaviour of New Zealand’s young men and women by an Auckland clergyman, the Wanganui “Chronicle” gives the following comparative statistics regarding illegitimacy: New Zealand (1923), 4.51; Australia (1923), 4.64; (Great Britain (1924, not including Ireland), 4.39; Belgium (1922), 6; Norway (1921), 7.73; France (1922), 8.61; Germany (1921), 10.74. Further statistics for New Zealand are: 1921, 4.40; 1922, 4.22; and 1923, 4.51. It will be seen that New Zealaml compares favourably with other countries, and what holds good in this connection certainly applies in others. The point we wish to make is that although Bible reading in schools is in operation in all the countries enumerated above, New Zealand excepted, it has not produced a more moral people than we have here —in fact, as the figures show, it has not done nearly as well as our secular system. But we are not hopeful that facts of this description will deter Mr Isitt from pushing his panacea for moral delinquency. White Damask Table Covers 2/11J, 30in. all-linen Forfar 1/3 yard, Wypeall Towelling 9d yard, white and unbleached Sheeting 54in., 1/8 yard; Circular Pillow Cotton, 1/4 yard; all-wool Shrunk Flannels in pink, grey, white, 1/10 yard. Special clearance of after-stock-taking discounted and surplus stocks now on. —McGruer’s, Greymovth. —Advt.

Two first offenders charged with being on the premises of the Central Hotel, after hours, on May 21st., were at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday each fined the amount of costs 16-. Four first offenders found after hours at the Imperial Hotel on May 28th. were ordered to pay costs 10/-; a second offender being fined £1 and costs 10/-. Three first offenders, found after hours at the Gilmer Hotel, on June 18th. were ordered to pay 10/- costs and one offender caught at the Commercial Hotel on June 18th. to pay costs 10/-. Sergeant Smythe gave evidence in each of the foregoing cases. In the local Golf Club’s senior ladies’ championship, first round, Mrs Neville won from Mrs Baird 6 up and 5 to play, Miss King won from Mrs Williams 3 up and 2 to play, Miss Moore won from Mrs Burns 7 up and 6 to play, and Mrs Stavcley won from Miss Lewis 2 up and 1 to play. On Saturday, Miss Moore plays Mrs Stavelev and Miss King plays Miss Neville. In the ladies’ July junior Inedal competition, the best cards were: Mrs Cox 103 (21) 82, Mrs Cagnev 88 (2) 86, Mrs P. Renton 115 (291 86, Mrs Geo. Perry 101 (12) 898, Mrs Garnet Perry 9S (8) 90. A Wellington press wire states that important changes are about to be made by the Child Welfare Branch of the Education Department, with regard to older girls, who require institutional training. It is proposed to close the Girls’ School at Caversham, Dunedin and remove the inmates to a suitable place in Christchurch, which will be thoroughly modern in its equipment and more central. The policy of the Department is to leave children in their homes wherever possible, but if this cafinot be done then to place them in a family home. There are 12 small receiving homes in various centres for children without parents, or with unsuitable parents, or who have committed offences. Those requiring discipline number approximately 75 boys and 30 girls, and the Department finds it now necessary to provide a separate place for the older girls. Certain proposals have been put forward for a “central village” of cottage homes, to deal with children generally, but the number is too small in the Department’s estimation, for so elaborate and costly a scheme. A lower price campaign at McGruer’s special after-stock-taking clearance of all discounted and surplus stocks. Children’s and Ladies’ ready-to-wear felt, silk and velvet Hats, new shapes, were 14/6 to 39/6, now 2/11, 4/11, 9/11. Special reductions every department. —McGruer’s, Greymouth, —Advt,