LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 11 January 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A thoroughbred—means perfection; perfection preceded by purity. Perfection—the .constitution of birlA predestined through the ages, the blending to gether t< produce the wonderful and most essential characteristics the coaching of these characteristics for years and years, the building them up to become the cream of its class, exquisite and perfect in every detail. White Horse is thoroughbred to the backbone. During the festive season you will be on a winner treating your friends to White Horse Whiskey—the spirit of the age. Xmas Greetings to all.—J. D. Lynch.—Advt.

The Executive of the Bailway employees annual picnic met last even ing to perfect arrangements for the gathering, which is being held on January 29 at Te Kinga.

There is a movement afoot in Grey- • •mouth to hold a reunion of the Otago- I itcs of the district, who are numerous, ami a meeting in connection with the proposal will probably be held next month. A member of the Jubilee General Committee at last night’s meeting asked if anything was being done to provide an Old Timers’ Band. Al the moment he was speaking, Mr G. Perot ti had his Old Timers’ Band practising vigorously in the room at the Municipal’ Chambers, above that in which the Committee was meeting, and the music, was quite as audible as the voice of the questioner. It was stated two Ohl Timers’ Bands had been inaugurated, but it was thought they should be amalgamated. At anyrate, judging by the vigour with which plantation melody was played by the band overhead, it will be nothing lacking when Jubilee Week arrives. New Year Gifts: May we suggest a choice box of High Grade Chocolate; unique designs. Direct from the leading English and Colonial Manufactur ers, and the best selection in town. Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar, Keating’s Buildings.—Advt.

The proposal before the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants to invest £lOOO in the “Now Zealand Worker” newspaper, which is shortly to be considerably enlarged and improved, is at present the subject of a ballot by the Greymouth Branch of the Society. Tourists and Citizens, spend the day or week-end at the House of B’s— Beautiful Birch Bush, Bright Beach. Best Beer, the Bountiful Big Bar, belonging to Burger. Afternoon tea a specialty. The best of wines and spirits stocked. Bus passes door.—Geo. Burger, proprietor, Paroa Health Resort.— Advt. At the Paparoa Mine there is a dispute as between the management and the Deputies, who did not work in the meantime. The Deputies Union, it is understood, has taken the matter in hand. New Dance Numbers and Popular Songs: “You don’t like it, not much” and “Oh, Ja Ja, ” sung by the Happiness Boys; “Lantern of Love” and “Baby,” foxtrots; “Roam on, Little Gipsy Sweetheart” and “Just a Memory,” sung by the Revellers; “Indian Love Call” and “The World is Waiting for the Sunrise,” played by the Victor Salon Orchestra; “Calling,” waltz, and “Where the Wild, Wild Flowers grow,” foxtrot; “Maori Lament,” tangi, and “Waiata Poi,” played by the Mayfair Orchestra. Price 5/- each. Call and hear them at A. E. Kilgour’s Piano, Gramophone and Music Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. For the Greymouth Museum an interesting exhibit has been donated, in the shape of a war medal. It is that presented to members of the FiftySeventh Regiment of the British Army for their part at the Battle of Sebastopol, in the Crimean War in 1854. The donor is Mr Frank Mclntyre, of Westport, a former Greymouth resident, whoso father, the late William Mclntyre, was the recipient of the medal, he having been a private in the Regiment on the occasion of the battle in question. A vote of thanks was accorded the donor last night by the Jubilee General Committee. Our new range o' Spring Linoleums, Carpets, Curtains, Cushions, etc., are now on view at our largo Showrooms, all the goods ’ a *e marked in plain figures and we invite you to cmie along and inspect same. At the same time Gur furniture and upholstered chairs and chesterfields can be seen in all the latest designs. Harley and Co, Ltd. Complete Home Furnishers, Richmond Quay, Greymouth.

Bathing togs at reduced prices:— Ladies’ and Children’s rubber bathing caps selling off lOd and Is lid. Rubber helmets selling off 2s 6d. Children’s bathing costumes selling off at 3s lid and 5s lid. Ladies’ and Gent’s woollen bathing suis selling off at 8s Hd.—McGruer’s, Greymouth.—Advt. For the third day in succession, the port of Greymouth was empty of shipping yesterday. Vessels will,' however, be entering port to-day. Three ways to please your husband—take your choice—give him Gransola wafers for lunch, Milderson’s Shortctte for Tea, or Jam Tit Bit for Supper; 1/6 per lb from Haglund Bros.—Advt. Bright new stock of High Class Corfectionery just landed for the festive season. New Year Novelties in endless variety to suit all tastes, at the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, where the good drinks are.—Advt. The Grey District Jubilee is to have a certain degree of musical celebrity. The Blackball Pipe Band’s Secretary (Mr Jas. Buchanan) last evening advised the Jubilee General Committee that a member of the Band has composed a piece of music for the Band, which they have named “The Gray District Jubilee March.” The letter was received with applause. In this issue attention is drawn to an advertisement in connection with the Annual A. and P. Show. The Secretary of the West Coast A. and P. Association advises that a. number of special prizes and donations have been offered to the Association, some of which are as follows: Grey County Council, £5 ss, Grey- Harbour Board £5 ss, Kodak Pty. Ltd., Trophv; Cromptons Ltd., Manufacturers Economic poppers, per Mr Kennedy, Bor ough Gas Manager, £3 3s; A. Morlen. Cup; Mrs F. E. Biltcliff (Christchurch) £1 Is; H. W. Kitchingham, three-quar-ters ton chaff, Bank of New Zealand £2 2s. New recordings on His Master’s Voice Records: “To a. Miniature” and “The Fairy Boat,” sung by Waiter Glynne (tenor); “Life is a Beautiful Garden” and “Shine, Bright Moon,’’ sung by Elizabeth Pechy (soprano); “Dawn in an Old World Garden” and “Nightingales,” actual bird record ing; “Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” played by the 'Salon Orchestra; “Song of the Volga Boatmen”! and “Lord, have Mercy,” sung by the Russian Symphonic Choir; “Baby Feel | go Pitter-Patter Cross My Floor” and; “After we Kiss,” played by Jesse I Crawford on the Wurlitzer Organ. Price 5/- each. Obtainable from A. E. ’ Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.|—Advt.

As usual, interest at the outset is lacking on the part, of thn shop workers and others in regard to this year’s Trades Picnic. The meeting of Shop Assistants and Tradesmen to make arrangements, which was called for last evening, was very sparsely attended at the Druids’ Hall. The Committee, who have always worked hard for the gath cring, arc very disappointed at their lack of interest. Apparently those for whom they have worked are among the votaries of “select” picnic parties, and ignore the interests of the general body of participants in thej former outings. Those who should h(Mp in the work of organisation are, o'tf course, quite ready to attend when the Trades Picnic is organised for them, and they might even feel disappointed should the Committee decide to follow their example and drop the project altogether. The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenborg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt.

Thousands upon thousands o’ 9 tons of tobacco are needed every yea” to keep the world’s pipe alight. America is a large producer, but other countries contribute—including New Zealand where the, tobacco industry promises to become of national importance. Already it finds employment for a rapidly increasing body of workers, while it is of material assistance to men on the land who have discovered that tobacco culture is well worth while. The New Zealand grown tobacco now on the market is of splendid quality—sweet, pure and fragrant. When smoking proves injurious this is due to the presence in the leaf of an excess of nicotine. The imported brands are full of this poison. The Now Zealand brands are comparatively free from it, so that they can bo smoked with perfect impunity. That’s why the doctors approve, of them. Once you acquire a taste for these tobaccos no others will satisfy you. They are of various strengths, “Riverhead Gold,” mild; “Naw Cut” (Bulldog), medium: and “Cut'Plug No. 10” (Bullshead), is full-flavoured. Any tobacconist will supply you. —62. There was a proposal last night before the Grey Jubilee General Committee Io disp use with the proposed fireworks display, several nu mbers considering that to have a proper one would prove too costly, and Hint there was the likelihood of obtaining only “dud” fireworks, as had been the experience with previous local display., where rockets refused to go off, anl had to be dumped into Sawyer’s Creek. However, other members pointed out that nothing draws the publie better than fireworks, ami. in particular, the vounger element, while one member guaranteed that quite a good display could be obtained for £lO from Auckland. Ou a vote being taken, the proposal to do without any display was defeated by oiw to have a £lO expenditure limit, the majority being a substantial one. Don’t start the New Year with a grouch. It doesn’t matter a cuss if you backed the wrong gee-gee. Do a grin and forget it —that’s the best philosophy. You can easily mend your busted exchequer with a little careful economy —the year’s young yet. And don’t forget you must eat, particularly greens and juicy fruits. You need them to tone up the system after the holidays. Practice economy here by buying your fruit, etc., at the “Model Shop. ” The fruit is good-oh! And the prices are better. You’ll back the winner sure if you do this.—West Coast Fruit Co., Mawhera Quay (next Albion Hotel). “To see is to buy.” —Advt.

Children’s Washing Dresses: Pina- | fores and overalls, sizes 18 to 28 ins., selling off: 1/6, 2/2 and 2/11; infants’ washing rompers selling off 2/4 and 2/11. Our prices are the lowest.—MeGruer’s, Greymouth and Reefton.— Advt. i When the news arrived yesterday that the aeroplane “Ao-te-Aroa” had hopped off at Sydney at the break o ’ day on its flight across the Tasman Sea, • the greatest interest was manifested in Greymouth as to the progress of the flight, and more especially as I to the possibility of this locality beI coming its destination. Several local wireless sets were tuned to the short wave length used by the plane for the transmission of its Morse Code messages, but without any news being received by their means. When news arrived that the plane was all well when half the journey had been covered, it was generally concluded that Trentham would become the destination. The absence of news of the plane for hours in the evening came as an anxious anti-climax, and the “Argus” Office was beseiged by enquiries until, it was learned after 10.30 p.m. that the piano had been sighted at Cape Farewell, and later reported it had beached as far as the lighthouse on Stephen’s Island. For Pickles, and every purpose fo which Vinegar is required, there can be i" question that Malt Vinegar i> preferable to any other. The question (hen arises as to which brand of Malt Vinegar is the best. To that qu tion there is only one answer, namely, that “Aromalt” Malt Vinegar is the leading malt vinegar in the Dominion. The Dominion Compressed Yeast Coy., Ltd., of Christchurch and Auckland, are the manufacturers, and it is absolutely warranted by them that their vinegar is true malt vinegar in accordance with the N.Z. Food find Drug* Regnl a t io n s. —A d vt. In those strenuous times each business man realises the importance of being well dressed, and, in this connection, it is interesting to note that the firm of Ellis and Co., Tailors, Christchurch, are now doing an extensive business on the Coast. This firm has, for many years, been regarded as one of the best tailoring establishments in N.Z., and it will certainly pay our readers to get in touch with this fine service. Messrs Ellis and Co. will, from time to time, be represented in this district by Air H. L. Oakes, and, in the m•■■inwhile any enquiries' for patterrs. etc, .-• nt to their address. The Triangle. Christchurch, will have immediate attention. A distinctive feature of this firm’s service is that, out si ’ of the plain greys, bines and blacks, no two suit lengths in their' whole range are alike. This ensure! • or each customer an exclusive inr r.g —Ad.vte

Mr Gould, the well-known motor proprietor, who has been here for tho purpose of ascertaining the possibilities of running a morning bus service between Greymouth and Reefton. stated yesterday that he was well satisfied with the support being given to the service already being run. and he was confident that the service would grow as time goes on. Goulds motor services are well-known in Nelson. Picton, Blenheim, Kaikoura. Christchurch’ . and Ashburton districts. Evidently the ■ firm know their business, and their regi ulation is that where they inaugurate | a service, their aim is to satisfy the I public and ensure permanency/ Mr i Gould stated that, as the service grew, more luxurious buses would be put on, the same as those on the Blenheim, icton and Christchurch runs, namely, the “Minewas, ” which are the last word m up-to-date buses. The sershould prove a boon to people in e Grcy Valley, whose residences are distant from the railway. It is the firm s intention to connect up with the Westport cars at Reef ton should the morning run from this end eventuate. G \ ft ‘ The next few da y® curine/ °PP° rtuni ty of procuring absolutely free that beautiful hand-painted box of English Chocolates worth tour pounds. Now on view at the Blue and White Confectionery, Giesekmg s Buddings, Tainui Street bee the window for particulars.—Advt. Occidental Hotel, Wharf Street Hoitika.—Mrs J. Boyd is still at the » there is always a warm welcome for old friends and new. Best of home « "j lloB ’ ana spiri's. Here you will find the true West Coast Hospitality.—Advt. lhe Matron and Secretary of the rey Riv er Hospital wish to aeknowedge jtHe folowing donations j <rf Christmas Cheer. Messrs Milligan, amley, Clarke, Williams, Parker, Dore, McKjechnie, Kiely, Keating, Russell, erase. Steel, Bradshaw, Lioyd, Mdntyre, Patterson, Ward, ' s » Hesking, Quinn, Izzard, Brown, Wallace, McLuskie. Ryan, Mrs. Thornton, and Miss Fitzpatrick. Messrs tinffm an( j Smith, Kettle Bros.. D. McDonnell, ,T. D. Lynch, Duncan McLean, Grogan Bros. Kumara, Learnt and Mandie Breweries. Rex . Father T ong, D r . ,T. w Mcßrearty, Rev. Father Quinn, St. Vincent De Paul Society, T. E. Y. Seddon, R. Marshall, Barrytown, Capt. Ostenfih). S. S. Ihumata, J. R. Leitch, A. J. JfeDowall, Mrs. Doogan, Mr. Williams, Runanga, Mrs. A. Cain, Rapahoe, J. E. Robert-, son, G. Harker and E. V. Arthur, cakes., Mr. Costello tobacco.. Mrs. Methven, lamb.. Will iams and iweets.