LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 9 February 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

During Greymouth Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, 26th February to 3rd March, many old friends from every part of our Dominion will forgather. In TE WAI POUNAMU the official Souvenir, The White Horse Distillers Coy. has a full page, coloured plate, from the LONDON TATLER, which stands out on its own, as does White Horse Whisky, which sustains the tone of any House. Your visitors will appreciate it during the re-union.—J. D. LYNCH, Representative for the White Horse Distillers, Glasgow.—Advt.

The ceremony of formally opening the Hostel of the Greymouth Technical School will be performed to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock by the Hon. O. J. Hawken, Minister of Agriculture.

Cobden picnic takes place at Omot on Saturday next. Special bus service are advertised for the occasion.

Compared with the figures for the same month last year, the Invercargill returns of Customs duty for January show a marked decrease from £14,404 7s 9d for January, 1927. to 13,059 10s 8d for the month just completed.

New Year Gifts: May we suggest a choice box of High Grade Choeolate; unique designs. Direct from the leading. English and Colonial Manufacturers, and the best selection in town. Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar (eating’s Buildings.—Advt

A Wellington message states that the Hospital Board has received with regret the resignation of Doctor Wilson, Medical Superintendent. Dr. Wilson wrote that he could not carry out the increasing duties covering both clinical and administrative work. Members of the Board expressed complete satisfaction with Dr. Wilson’s services, and regretted the step he had taken. The Finance Committee is to report to the next meeting regarding the duties of the new Superintendent.

French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenborg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Qorge.—Advt.

Another instance of a plate glass window in Mawhera Quay being cracked through stones projected by motor tyres off the newly asphalted roadway is reported. The window was one of those in Tymons and Co’s shop, where another window was similarly damaged a few days prcviouslv.

About 4.5 p.m. yesterday the Central fire bell sounded an alarm, but there was no evidence of fire to be seen about town, and the direction taken by the fire engine was the only indication of the whereabouts of the outbreak. It proved to be no more than a scrub or rubbish fire in the vicinity of Mr J. H. Keddie in Shakespeare Street. The Fire Brigade put out the fire without any damage resulting.

W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersails Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in — Advt.

When is u motor car travelling at a moderate speed? During the hearing of a ease in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court the other afternoon a witness supplied an original-and rather amusing answer (says the Post). Senior-Sergeant D. Seott was anxious to receive an answer to the question, which he put to the witness twice. The witness thought for a moment. “Well, sir,” he said, “a motor ear is travelling at a moderate egeed when, you can dodge jj,”

The District Con fereiice of the Man-1 Chester Unity of Oddfellows takes I place on Wednesday next at Reefton. 1 he beach yesterday afternoon was the rendezvous for a large number of surf bathers, who found the invasion of jellyfish a great inconvenience, obliging them frequently to leave the water in order to free their feet from the obstacles. Bathers have still to contend with the pilfering nuisance. Yesterday one votary of swimming had some of his clothing stolen on the beach, and later when he visited the Municipal Swimming Baths, what silver he had in his pocket was also taken. People should take more precautions, however, and should also combine to keep a better watch. New electrical recordings on .the His Master’s Voice Records: ‘‘Baby Feet go Pitter-patter ’Cross My Floor,” and ‘ ‘After We Kiss” played on the Wurlitzer Organ; “Dixie Vagabond” and “Hello Cutie” sung by the Rounders; “0 Dem Golden Slippers” (Old Negro Song), and “Grandfather’s Clock’ ; “Shalimar” waltz, and “Dear Little Irish Mother” played by the Savoy Havana Band; “Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” played by the Salon Orchestra; “Forgive Me, Sweetheart” and “Some day, Sweetheart” sung by Gene Austin; price 5/- each, vail or send to A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt. If the present dry weather continues, there is the possibility of a record bush tire m the back country, as the standing bush must now be exceptionally dry, and the undergrowth is more combustible than it has been for very manv years. Between Brunner and Reefton fires have latterly been general, and have caused much anxiety. Several houses and other property have already been destroyed, including one at Cronadun. It is believed that the drought will entail the destruction of a great deal of young trees, which if matured would provide valuable milling timber.

Three pence per leg—6o dozen Men’s Heavy Grey and Black Cotton Sox 6d pair; 130 dozen Women’s Black Cotton and Grey Art Silk Hose 6d pair.—McGruer’s Selling off Sale, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

On Tuesday afternoon there was fire at Totara Flat which destroyed a couple of dwellings, one being that of Mrs Connon, and the other, which was not occupied, was owned by Mr W. T. Begg. Mrs Connon had a struggle to make her escape, and nothing was saved. It is unknown how the fire began, but it demolished both places, and then spread to adjacent fields, and also attacked the telegraph and telephone posts, interfering with communication. Some aers of grass were destroyed. Settlers in the vicinity were busily engaged after the fire reached the dry grass in beating it out. as it menaced further areas.

Tourists and Citizens, spend the clay or week-end at the House of B’s— Beautiful Birch Bush, Bright Beach. Best Beer, the Bountiful Lig Bar, belonging to Burger. Afternoon tei a specialty. The best of wines and sp. ’its stocked. Bus passes door.—Geo. Burger, proprietor, Paroa Health Resort.— Advt.

The directors of the Kawarau Goldmining Company, after thoroughly investigating the whole position, have decided that under the clauses of the original contract there will be no immediate closing of the dam gates.

The co-operative party of colliers conducting the Clay Pit Mine, at Seddonville, sustained a serious loss on Tuesday through an explosion. A fire that has long been burning in the mine broke through the stoppings, and when it reached the rope haulage apparatus an explosion occurred. Fortunately, the mine at the time was clear. The ventilation on the rope road caused the rapid spread of the fire, and the resultant explosion. The tunnel was wrecked, and all the trucks, coals and rails were destroyed, so that the mine is a total loss. The Clay Pit Colliery was part of the old Cardiff Mine. Fire has been burning there for thirty years, for years the fire has required constant attention, and was giving a great deal of trouble during the past couple of months.

Parents and guardians are notified that A. E. Kilgour’s establishment is open from 8 a.m. every morning to enable the children to get their school supplies before 9| a.m. Ask for our special value in exercise books and writing pads. Go to A. E. Kilgour for all school supplies and requisites. Terms strictly cash for all school supplies.

The age of modesty is not past and there are still some members of the fair sox who believe in wearing the neck-to-knee bathing suits, without which few women would have felt decently clad for sea-bathing 20 years ago (says the Wanganui Herald). At Castlecliff the other day a middle-aged woman attracted attention by wearing a “costume” which resembled a pantomime comedian ’s attire more than a swimming suit. It had a high collar and completely covered the woman’s figure even down to her ankles. She wore a cap and bathing shoes and carried water wings. Needless to say she was the cyonsure of all eyes, and attracted more attention than all the other female bathers in their costumes calculated to divert the glance of any male eyes on the beach. There’s a reason for all things. Now is the season when farmers make hay, bees make honey, and housewives make jam. Nothing like home-made jam eh? You know what’s in it. No wood pipa, artificial colouring or flavours, or mouldy, over-ripe fruit. We have nice flesh stocks of Peaches, Apricots, Plums and Blackcurrants. “To to buy.” West Coast Fruit Co,, Mawhera Quav. (Next Albion!. —Auvt. Health-first! Cooper’s, the progress-j i.ve butcher, Albert Street, have installed she latest refrigerating plant. 411 meat kept in the Automatic Cooler. Phone 153. —

An amusing incident occurred at Bluff the other evening when a sailor who had a moustache of which he was very proud, imbibed not wisely, but too well (relates the Invercargill Times). A local humorist took advantage of the unfortunate mariner’s semiconscious condition to operate on one side of his face with a seissore before taking him aboard. When the sea rover woke in the morning the laughter of his foe’s’l friends brought him to a realisation that something was wrong and a hasty 'examination confirmed his worst fears. At present a fear-stricken Bluffite is waiting the return of the tailor. Masses will be celebrated as follow: Saturday, February 11, Rotomanu at 9 a.m.; Sunday, February 12, Ruru at S a.m.; and Kotuku at 11 a.m.—Advt. A burning cigarette-end thrown into soipc dry grass may destroy 100 acres of lovely bush, which may have taken 500 years to craete; a lighted mater hastily thrown into the undergrowth may blacken a countryside, and render people homeless; a neglected camp fire may transform a scene of seraphic vernal beauty into a landscape of ashes (says the Dominion). This should be particularly remembered at this time of the year, when the whole of the province is tinder-dry. after seven weeks of rainless weather and warm sunshine. Only the other day the citizens lost a block of Wilton’s Bush—one of the most precious native forest reserves—through fire, and as day succeeds day and the water supply in the suburbs is likely to be scarcely so dependable as in mid-winter, it behoves everyone in camp, or venturing near bush, or ca en grassy paddocks, to be extra careful as to what they do with their matches or “smokes.” 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 Marbl6 Bar, Mackay Street, where the good drinks are.—Adv+ A pathetic sight was witnessed at the Wanganui Court recently of a young woman who had stood loyally behind her parents in assisting them to meet their obligations being sued as a judgment debtor because she had guaranteed to pay back some of her fater’s debts when he was out of work. As a matter of fact, he was not able to get work in Wanganui, so the daughter actually borrowed the money to send him to Australia. Even over there he does not appear to be doing too well, as he has only sent a comparatively small sum in the last few months. The magistrate refused to make an order against the young woman.

A widely-travelled man, who has lived in England and America, writes to a Wanganui friend concerning a trip to the Mount Cook Hermitage as follows (says the Herald): —“We were there between Christmas and New Year, and the place was crowded with much affectation in dinner jackets—quite out of place 150 miles from anywhere, with people supposed to be gathered together for alpine hazard. I looked more like a man who had spent six weeks on his back under a motorcar travelling by the land of puneturedom. Still I suppose it is their affair, and it is all so nice and quiet and far away, such a perfect spot for a few days continuous jazz.”

Three ways to please your husband—take your choice—give him Gransola wafers for lunch, Milderson’s Shortette ?or Tea, or Jam Tit Bit for Supper; 1/(5 lb from Haglund Bros.—Advt.

“Hello, darling!” Two man-o’wars-men hiccoughed along the Devonport wharf the other evening and became rather attentive to two young ladies, who were being escorted by a young Auckland gallant (relates the Star). Protests followed when the attentions became too insistent, and soon there was a general mix-up. The civilian won the first round from the navy, and, one opponent being practically “hors de combat,” he set to with the other,, a more burly individual. When he began to get the worst of the contest several bystanders joined in. Most of the gathering had pacific intentions, and finally accounts were settled to the credit of the young gallant at the expense of a black eye and visible signs of wear and tear. /

Special purchase 140 Maids’ and Children’s Dresses below half usual prices. Children’s Cotton Washing Frocks, sizes 26 to 39, selling o£f 3/4 and 3/11. Children’s Plain and Fancy Crepe de Chine, Rayon, and Fancy Voile Frocks sizes 26 to 39, selling oft’ 3/4 and 4/11. 12/6, 14/6.— Closing Down Sale, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

“Gee! This is hotter than Sydney,” a passenger on the Marama was heard to remark soon after the steamer berthed at Auckland the other morning (relates the Star). He was a New Zealander, and had returned after a short visit to Australia. Numerous passengers, who had also seen other parts of the; coastline during the summer, remarked that New Zealand had the same appearance from North Cape to Dunedin, and rain was badly needed everywhere. In Amreican universities the more grubby and disgraceful your trousers, are, the more honour able it is, so DrHight has observed in a dozen American universities (says the Christchurch Press). The trousers are very baggy and made of some rough moleskin material. Among senior men they are very much stained —the amount of dirt indicating the seniority of the owner. The-* only other visible garment is a blousej, usually violently gaudy.