LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 16 January 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A thoroughbred—means perfection; perfection preceded by purity. Perfection —the constitution of birtA predestined through the ages, the blending to gethor 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.

Last week 8,192 tons of freight was railed through the Otira tunnel. An eel weighing 30 pounds, four feet eight inches long, was caught the othet evening in Buller from the Big Ohuika by Mr J. Lucas. 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 voollen bathing suis selling off at 8s lid.—McGruer’s, Greyinouth.—Advt.

Under the new system of compulsory registration the rolls of every electorate are ready when wanted. Persons attaining the age of 21 years ought to note that they are given one month in which to register. The charges at the Municipal Bath arc to be revised and a new scale will operate at the end of the month. During the holidays the revenue amounted to £2G Is 7d, while the total to date is about £45. Three ways to please your husband—take your choice —give him Gransola wafers for lunch, Milderson’s Shortette for Tea, or Jam Tit Bit for Supper; 1/6 per lb from Haglund Bros.—Advt. At the Juvenile Court on Saturday morning, a girl seventeen years of age, who had been remanded from the Magistrate ’s Court on a charge of being idle and disorderly, was by Mr W. Meldrum, 'S.M., committed to a Borstal institution for a term of two years.

There were 194 fewer births last month than in the previous one in the urban areas of tho Dominion, the total being 979. Of the 564 death 63 were of children under 5 years, and 46 under one year. The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenburg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. Tho preparations for the North Westland power scheme are making good progress. .At Duffers, between Goldsborough and Kawhaka, an auxiliary station is being placed, and it will be operated before the main generating plant near Dillmanstown is running. The same water as will be used to operate the Duffers plant will be again utilised for the main plant. Messrs Honey Brothers have constructed a tram line from Duffers to the site of the main installation, and the job has been done in very quick time. In addition to several sawmills, which will use electricity instead of steam, the power from Dillmans will probably be 1 the means of providing water for sluic- , ing in the vicinity of Goldsborough, where at least two claims will be started and worked with water which electrical power will be used to pump for the purpose.

Bright new stock of High Class Confectionery 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. Bush fires have increased in several parts of the district over the week-end, and various rumours of damage gained currency, the accommodation-aouse at Mitchell’s, Lake Brunner, being reported to have been destroyed, but this proved an unfounded report. On Saturday night, however, the reflection of the bush fires to the eastward of Greymouth was plainly to be seen in the sky. Along the Otira line yesterday there was a dense haze from the bush fires, which at Kotuku approached Jack’s Mill, but not closely enough to cause any damage. The danger, however, of the fires spreading remains while there is an obsence of rain. The wind dropped last evening along the Otira line, but should it again prevail, residents of the locality will require to be on the alert. In the Blackball district scrub fires were also reported yesterday, on the high country behind the mine. Between here and Hokitika there are a number of scrub fires, and the bush is also burning in places in the direction of Reef ton.

Our new range of Spring Linoleums. Carpets, Curtains, Cushions, etc., are now on view at our large Showrooms, all the goods a marked in plain figures and we invite you to come along and inspect same. At the same time our furniture and upholstered chairs and chesterfields can be seen in all the latest designs. Harley and Co, Ltd. Complete Home Furnishers, Richmond Onav, Greyinouth. The fact that many of the excursionists who on Saturday visited Greymouth along with the Corsair Bay Social Club brought umbrellas and overcoats illustrated for local residents an unusual contrast at the present time between, the weather on this and that on the other side of the ranges. The conditions when the excursionists left Christchurch, and indeed as far westward as the Cass, were such as to suggest the need of means to cope with rain, but once the train cleared the tunnel the visitors found the change to sunny warmth a very welcome one. New recordings on His Master’s Voice Records: “To a Miniature” and “The Fairy Boat,” sung by Walter 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 recording; “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 Feet go Pitter-Patter Cross My Floor” and’ “After we Kiss,” played by Jesse! Crawford on the Wurlitzer Organ. | Price 5/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Musi? Dealer, Mawhera Quay.j—Adyt.

Five more Eurasian girls (of European and Indian parentage) arrived at Auckland last week to take up work as domestics. Thirty-six of these Eurasians have entered New Zealand as domestic servants sine© the war. It is stated that were they not thus taken in hand, they would be neglected in India.

No topic has locally, as elsewhere, been so much in the public mind during the past week as that_ of the fate of the two airmen, Moncrieff and Hood, who essayed the Tasman 'Sea flight, the rumours yesterday that the plane had been seen lying on the slope of a height north of Wellington causing a great number of enquiries to reach this office, but tho latest news leaves the fate of the Ao-Te-Aroa as much in doubt as ever.

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 Rating’s Buildings.—Advt.

On Saturday an inquest was held by Mr W. Meldrum, Coroner, as to the drowning of the child, Mary O’Connor, aged three and a-half years, in the Lagoon on Friday afternoon, near Preston Road. Mrs Mary J. O’Connor stated the deceased was missed at 4 p.m., prior to which she had been playing with other children, around the house, but witness did not see her go near the lagoon. Mr Herbert Leach said that at 5.45 p.m. he found the child’s body fifteen yards from the fence on the mud flat after the tide had gone out. There would be only a foot of water there when it was in. Though working nearby, he had not heard any cry from the child. The Coroner returned a verdict of accidental drowning.

A Free Gift.—The next few days will be the last opportunity of procuring absolutely free that beautiful hand-painted box of English Chocolate? worth four pounds. Now on view : • the Blue and White Confectionery. Gieseking’s Buildings, Tainui Street See the window for particulars.—Advt.

Another version of the Tasman flight is that of a boy at Wellington who declares he saw a monoplane come straight towards himself and some companions from Lyell Bay when the boys were on Mt. Victoria. Just as they were on the point of raising a cheer, it wheeled right round and suddenly dipped into the sea. Taken to the police station the boy stuck to his story. It was a monoplane, he said, rolling as it flew. “I know a monoplane,” he said, “because I remember the planes of the American Fleet.” 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.

At the present time there is KaiIwi lady in hospital as the result of being thrown out of a trap on Christmas Eve (states the Wanganui Herald). The lady with her husband and family, was driving to the city at the time of the accident, and bringing some Christmas cheer for some deserving families. Contrast their act of charity to what occurred opposite the Kai Iwi hotel after the accident. While the lady was lying injured on the roadside the husband approached a young man who was comfortably seated in a big motor car. and asked him would he drive the lady to the hospital. Although he was coming to the city he actually refused point blank. There’s a season for al! things. New is the season when farmers make bay. bees make honey, and housewives make jam. Nothing like home m.ie.. - am e ’ You know what's in it. No weed artificial colouring or flavours, e’ mouldy, over ripe fruit. We ha\e uice fresh stocks of Peaches. Avrirots, Plums and Blackcu*rnu:s •• s ?e •$ to buy.” West Coast Fruit Co.. Mo.whera Quay. (Next Albion). Advt. Such a rare coin in virvulat-.ou i the sovereign that it is allleged a lady clerk at one of the ticket windows in the totalizator house at Stratford races on being tendered a golden pice® in payment for a ticker, immediately asked the totalisator manager if ij should be accepted (says an exchange) “Certainly,” was the reply, but the coin was soon reposing in the official’s pocket and a pound note was passed over in exchange.

In these 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 Mr H. L. Oakes, and, in the meanwhile, any enquiries for patterns, etc, sent to their address, The Triangle. Christchurch, will have im mediate attention. A distinctive fea ture of this firm’s service is that, out Wde of tho plain greys, blues and blacks, no two suit lengths in theii whole range are alike. This ensurei or each customer an exclusive bu?* i\q.- —Advt.

A London cable states that Captain H. Douglas King has been appointed Minister for Alines, replacing Mr. G. R. Lane Fox, who is a members of the India Royal Commission Air. A. Duff-Cooper lias been appointed Financial Secretaary to the War Office and Air. H. G. Williams, Parliamentary Secretary to Board of Trade, is 1 replacing Sir. Burton Chadwick who has resigned.

Every available swimming place within a radius of several miles was fully utilised by bathers yesterday, the glorious summer weather having the effect of making the water almost tepid, while brown faces and bodies testified to the fact that sun-bathing was having its full share of vataries. The Alunicipal Baths were thronged from early morn till closing time, tots from four to youngsters in the region of fifty occupying all available space.

The members of the Hotel Workers’ Union are reminded that the adjourned monthly meeting -will be held in the Lyceum Hall, Guinness Street, this (Afonday) evening at 8 o’clock. The following offers have been received in support of the A. and P. Show Prize Fund:—J. Ballentyne and Co, Ltd, Christchurch, £3 3s; New Zealand Warehousemen’s Association, Christchurch, £1 Is; Punakaiki.Barrytown Farmers’ Union, £1 Is; Pyne, Gould and Guinness, Ltd, Christchurch, £1 Is; W. D. and H. O. Wills (N.Z.), Ltd, Wellington, £1 Is; British Imperial Oil Coy (N.Z.), Ltd, per Gollin and Co., Wellington, £1 Is; Quill, Aforris, Ltd, Christchurch, £1 Is. Alembers of the Labour Party are reminded that a meeting is called for to-morrow night. Children’s Washing Dresses: Pinafores 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.—McGruer's, Greymouth and Reefton.— Advt. A large eel was captured in Boulder Creek, at Kaimai, a few days ago (states the “New Zealand Herald’s” Tauranga correspondent). The eel was sft. long, ISin. in girth, and weighed 281 b. It was caught with a lasso. Previously in the same locality two large eels, one weighing 221 b., and the other 241 b., were caught. Occidental Hotel, Wharf Street Hokitika.—Mrs J. Boyd is still at the above; there is always a warm welcome for old friends aad ?ew. Best of home comforts, wines, ana spiri t. Here you will find the true West Coast Hospitality.—Advt. For Pickles, and every purpose fo, w l ’ich Vinegar is required, there can •. no question that Malt Vinegar is preferable to any other. The question then 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 and Drvgy Regulations.—Advt,

At Corsiar Bay the other day picnickers were startled by the sight of a pair of trousers, with braces attached, being wafted by a nor’-west wind over the hill (says the Christchurch “Sun”). The owner was blissfully bathing in the sea. He had undressed behind some scrub. What happened when he returned to the spot where he had left his clothes? Tourists and Citizens, spend the day -»r week-end at the House of B’s — Beautiful Birch Bush, Bright Beach. Best Beer, the Bountiful Big Bar, belonging to Burger. Afternoon tel a specialty. The best of wines and sp. ’its stocked. Bus passes door. —Geo. Burger. proprietor, Paroa Health Resort. Advt. The taste for tobacco once acquired rarely dies. Once a smoker always a smoker. Many a lonely man’s best friend is his pipe, and it’s no less true that many a man would rather go short of “tucker” than short of ‘baccy. Let those who rave against smoking—generally because it makes them ill—go on raving. Those who know the pleasure the pipe gives, the comfort and consolation it brings, will • ever be convinced to the contrary.

Wy.v should they? There’s no harm in tobacco so long as it’s pure and as tree from nicotine as possible. The imported brands, to be sure, often contain a terrible lot of nicotine. That’s bad But our New Zealand brands contain so little that they are comparatively innocuous and may be freely indulged in with the utmost impunity. Yes, and what's more, they’ll soon spoil you for any other kind, they are so sweet and fragrant. They are in various strengths. “Riverhead Gold” is mild, “Toasted Navy Cut” (Bulldog) is medium, and “<Cut Plug No. 10” (Bullshead) is full flavoured.

The Corsair Bay Social Club’s excursion train, which arrived from Christchurch just after 1 p.m. on Saturday. brought between 470 and 480 people, the train being a crowded one. The visitors had an ideal day and they certainly gave every evidence of spending it most enjoyably. They landed from the train on the wharf, and many of them at once sat down beside the river for luncheon, while more motored to Victoria Park. The Club’s cricket team proceeded to the Recreation Ground, where a match with a West Coast eleven was played, the home team winning on the first innings by 42 runs. The match was watched by a fair number of excursionists. The largest party of them, however, took advantage eagerly of the opportunity afforded them of making an inspection of the State Aline workings, fully 300 making the journey by train to Rewanui, where the Superintendent of the State Mines (Mr I. A. James) had had arrangements made to show them over some of the tunnels and the working faces. The restaurants in town were numerously patronised by the v isitors, who also made an inspection business quarter of the town. Several others motored into the country* while a party remained at Lake Brunner and spent the day there. The train left here on the return journey between 7.30 and 8 p.m., but had a wait of about 20 minutes at Moana. From the expressions of the excursionists at their departure, it was evident that all had enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and not a few stated their intention to return when a similar opportunity is offered again,