LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 1 September 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

When you have a good article to sell proclaim it from the housetops. White Horse Whisky, bottled exclusively in Scotland, has nothing to equal it. It has the largest sale of any brand in Scotland, is easily first in Australia and soon shall be in New Zealand. Age and quality must ensure appreciation. Ask for it. Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd.. J. D. Lynch, Director for West Coast. —Advt. The annual examinations for teach ers’ certificates commenced at the Greymouth Technical School, on Tuesday, under the supervision of Mr G. P. Graham. Inspector for the Canterbury Education Board. There are candidates from all parts of the West Coast, numbering about fifty. The examinations will continue for about ten days. Mass will be celebrated at Totara 'Flat on Sunday next, September 4th, at 8 a.m. —Advt. The dance at Totara Flat to-morrow night promises to be a great success. There is an energetic committee at work, and all arrangements are well in hand. Friday night should therefore see a very large gathering at the Memorial Hall. Mass will be celebrated at Paroa on Sunday next, September 4th. at 8 p.m. —Advt. Shopping Week notes by “Buzzer” will be found on Page 2 of this issue.

The Health Department’s report for the past week concerning the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts discloses that infectious diseases totalled 28, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever 10, diphtheria 2. tuberculosis 8, pneumonia 1, pneumonic influenza 1, puerperal sepsis 2, septic abortion 2, hydatids 1; West Coast: Pneumonia 1. There were four deaths in the Canterbury district, three of tuperculosis, dnd one of puerperal sepsis. Special Shopping Attraction—end of sale bargains in general drapery, clothing, hosiery, gloves, dress materials, wearing apparel, etc., at McGruer’s, the busy drapers, Greymouth. —Advt. With £50,000 capital and Messrs Walter Leitch. W. Crompton and L. M. Isitt. as provisional directors, the Mineral Prospectors Ltd., Company has issued a prospectus at Christchurch. There are to be 2000 shares, and the objects are to test, protect and develop mineral deposits, either financially or with expert assistance and advice to any mining company or organisation.

For the competitions, in conjunction with the Reefton Parish Drive. Septem bor 16th and 17th, Mr Eric Moss, ot Greymouth, has kindly offered to at-, as judge in the singing, piano and violin sections. Names and sixpence entry fee should be in Mr McCawe s hands not later than Wednesday, September 14th.—Advt.

On your way to the Competitions, visit the O.K. Marble Bar corner Mackay and Albert Streets for the choicest of English and Colonial Confectionery. A select range of artistic fancy boxes of Dainty Chocolates just arrived. —Advt.

The inquest concerning the death of the late Mrs Martha Isobel Toohey, will be resumed on September 9. Deceased died at the Grey River Hospital on July 7th. The inquest proceedings were commenced on July 11, and, after evidence of identification had been given, were adjourned sine die to enable further enquiries to be made. Your Old Favourites—New Suppliei of Casey Records to hand; —‘‘Casey courting his girl” and ‘‘Casey at th< circus”; ‘‘Casey as a Doctor” and “Casey as a Judge”; “Casey at tht Wake” and “Casey at Home”; “Casey Telephones” and “Casey’s Description of His Fight”; “Casey in the Harem” and “Casey’s War Testimonial”; Price 4/- each, from A. E. Kilgour’s Piano Gramophone and Music Shop, Mawhera Quay. Greymouth.

The “Waipa Post” paper office was gutted by fire at To Awamutu at an early hour yesterday morning, two linotype machines, a big Miehle Press, two folding machines and other equipment of a well appointed newspaper works were completely ruined, while one of the editorial rooms, housing a large quantity of records, was also gutted. The commercial office and jobbing department were not much damaged. The insurances are: Building £lBOO (Norwich Union), plant £3500 and stock £5OO (both in the National). The origin of the fire is a mystery. See our special display of New Zealand made travelling Rugs and suit cases. Special reduced prices during Shopping Week.— McGruer’s, Greymouth.—Advt. During Shopping Week we are making a special display of furniture and furnishings—in some instances we are making special prices to buyers whilst in our ordinary lines we offer our Shopping Week concession of two shillings in the pound cash discount. Remember we carry the largest stocks in furniture, furnishings, carpets, linoleums, crockery, etc., on the Coast.— Harley and Co., Ltd., the Home Makers, Richmond Quay. The World’s best Havana Cigars ob ainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. An advertisement that may lead to a big loss instead of a profit was mentioned in a London cable yesterday, stating that when a firm of London music publishers introduced the song “I’ve Never Seen a,. Straight Banana,” they offered £lO,OOO reward for the discovery of a specimen. A. resident of Jamaica. Mr R. Livingstone, recalled this when he picked one in a Kingston plantation. He had it photographed, officially measured, \ and pickled in formalin, and deposited ina bank. His solicitors are now claiming the reward. The last of our stock of boots going t 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, | girl’s shoes, sizes 8 to 10, 44/11 pair, ladies’ best shoes best 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 Roys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhera Quay, Phone 59. Grevmont.h. —Advt “Pigs is pigs.”—“Some sale,” was the expression of a farmer from south, who went to an auction sale at Ngaherc yesterday, in search of prospect ive sucking pigs, baconers or porkers. The auctioneer for the Public Trustee in the estate of Mr J. J. O’Brien (deceased), had a merry time in between the acts when buyers tried to get their purchases away into crates while the sale was in- progress. “One pig at a time,” thundered the auctioneer, who in stentorian voice was trying to make himself heard. He did, too. to some purpose, and finally concluded one of the best country sales held in the Grey Valley for many years.

New Records just :o hand: —‘ Let’! grow old together” and “Mary Lou’' with vocal refrain “Song of the Wand erer” and “New Moon” sung by Douglas Richardson; “The Laughing Policeman” and “laughter and Le mons” by Charles Penrose; “The Mon we are together, (Anthem of thi A.0.F.8.) ” and “Let’s all go to Mary’s House” Charleston Foxtrot j “Bye Bye Blackbird” and “Baby I Face” sung by Jack Lumsdaine, The Radio Rascal; “Italian Foxtrot” and “Kossovo Waltz” Orchestra; Price 5/ each, Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour H‘The Home of Music’ ’Mawhera Quay Greymouth.

At Blackmun’s Hill, Blackball, on Thursday last, the lc ml Bath Committee held a children s “movie” ball, in aid of the Bath Fund, when Miss L. Campbell’s orchestra supplied the dance music. There was a large crowd of youthful dancers, and they were well supported by their parents, who attended in large numbers. Rare splashes of colour design in the costumes, which were both artistic and original, were a pleasing feature of the evening. The prize of the best-dressed girl and boy was awarded to Bertie Neilson (Colleen Moore) and Stan Naylor (Lon Chaney). The “lucky spot” dance was won by W. Buchanan and McNaughton, and the Monte Carlo Waltz by M. Reynolds and L. Balderstone. Among those present were: Herb Naylor, Jackie Coogan; W. Parsonage, Black Pirate; J. Ashurst. Mexican outlaw; L. Baldfrstone, St. Simon; P. Clarke, bandit; F. Leitch, Jack Tar; W. Richardson, laly; I. Duncan, Ann Pennington; M. Allen, telephone girl; Bill Ashurst, Mary Pickford; E. Clarke, rosebud; J Driscoll, Sheik’s wife; Joe Driscoll, freckles; Don Schafer, cow’boy; Lily Balderstone, Jackie Coogan. Mr Davis, as M.C., kept the function going with a wonderful swing, whilst an excellent supper and good music ensure for all a most enjoyable time. “Between you and me,” said the grocer, “I have never been able to offer my customers a biscuit even half as good as Milderson’s “Butterette,” and only 1/6 per lb.”

Carefully made for a Critical Trade —“Epp’s” and Rowntree’s” Delicious English Chocolates at 3/- per lb.; also “Rowntree’s” high grade Clear Gums, and Voice Pastilles, suitable for Competition competitors.—Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar—Where the Good Drinks are—Corner Keating Bros’ Building, Mackay Street. —Advt. Tourists and citizens, spend the day r week-end at the house of B’s ’’fu’ Birch Bright Beach, Best Beer, and bountiful Bq Big Bar, be onging to Burger. AJ ernoon tea a pecialty. The best of vines and spi rit stocked. Bus past is door.—Geo Burger, propietor, Pan a Health Re iort.—Advt.