LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 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 annual excursion of the people of Brunner and Stillwater, together with the school children of Kokiri, Kaimala, and. I’afara, was held on Saturday, a large number making the journey to Hokitika, where sports were hold on Cass Square., but rain in the afternoon interfered with the outing for a time.

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.—Adv*

The opportunity io make your home comfortable with a minimum outlay in cash is yours if you consult Harley’s— The big West Coast House Furnishing Emporium. Greymouth. They are sacrificing their £20,000 stock of furni-

ture, Upholstered Suites. Furnishings, Carpets, Linoleums, Crockery, Pianos, Gramophones, etc., in preparation for removal to their new buildings. If you want value for your money, inspect their stocks at the showroom, Richmond —A d vt. The annual collection on the West Coast in aid of the Nazareth Home Christ church, is now being taken up by Iwo of the Sisters of the Horn 1 ’, where over 300 needy people, old and young, of all denominations, are cared for. 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; 1/6 ver lb from Haglund Bros. —Advt.

Health first! Cooper’s, the progressive butcher, Albert Street, have installed the latest refrigerating plant. All meat kept in the Automatic Cooler. ?hone 153. —4.

New Zealand butter is at present selling at about £1 per cwt less than Danish on the London market, being quoted 160 s to 164 s tor finest grade. New Zealand cheese, at 92s to 935. is about 7s 6d cheaper than Canadian.

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

Tourists and Citizens, spend the nay or week-end at tbe House of B’s— Beautiful Bireh Bush, Bright Beach. Best Beer, the Bountiful Big Bar, belonging to Burger. Afternoon tef a specialty. The best of wines and splits stocked. Bus passes door.—Geo, Burger, proprietor, Barna Health Besort.— Advt. Last week 9.512 tons of freight passed through the Otira Tunnel, coni.pared with 9,175 tons for the same week last year. There’s a season for all things. Now is the season when farmers make hay, bees make honey, and housewives make jam. Nothing like home-made jam chi You know what’s in it. No wood pips, artificial eGlouring or flavours, or mouldy, over-ripe fruit. We have nice fiesh stocks of Peaches, Apricots, Plums and Blackcurrants. “To see is to buy.” West Coast Fruit Co., Mawhera Quav. (Next Albion!.—Advt.

A new moth, the Tigria Jacobal. which attacks ragwort, is likely to b ■ soon liberated in New Zealand. “From the results of tests,” says Dr Tillyard, in a letter to the Department, “we can state positively two things. The cateipillars do tremendous damage to ragwort, ami they do not damage any other plant of economic, importance. 1 therefore wish to to the Minister of Internal Affairs for a permit, to liberate this insect in New Zealand.’

Occidental Hotel, Wharf Street Hokitika. —Mrs J. 3oyd is still at the above; there is always a warm welcome for old friends and z«ew. Best of home romforts, wines, ana spin’-?. Here you will find the true West Coast Hospiality.—Advt.

In these strenuous times each bus! ness 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 out readers to get in touch with this fine service. Messrs Ellis and Co. will, from time to time, be represented rn 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 side of the plain greys, blues and blacks, no two suit lengths in their whole range are alike. This ensure! or each customer an exclusive suif*There are now over one hundred names on the teachers’ waiting list of the Auckland Education Board, and nearly seventy on that of the Canterbury Education Board.

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; “O 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. Call or send to A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt

The Greymouth Municipal Band leaves on Thursday for Christchurch to lake part in the Dominion contest, and will be absent for the better par.t of a .fortnight. The BBttnd has practised with great enthusiasm, ami it probably will be the first band that Greymouth has over sent to a contest. It is ex* pected to give an excellent account of itself in the test selections. About a dozen of the members are competing in the solo and quartette items, including three bass players, one baritone, one euphonium, three tenors, two cornet players as well as the entrants for the quartette and trombone trio. New Year Gifts: May we suggest a choice box of High Grade Choaolate; unique designs. Direct from the leading English and Colonial Manufaetur ers, and the best selection in town. Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar Ce«tr<pB Buildings.—Advt The Corsaid Social Club, which on January 14(h last conducted an excursion to Greymouth, in which a large number took part, passed a resolution at a recent meeting appreciative of the kindness of West Coasters to the excursionists on the occasion. The Secretary of the Club, Mr C. A. C. Frost, w ‘ ’ *o the Argus, adds: “Several members spoke warmly of the kindnesses received and of the efforts made Io

make our excursion a success. On behalf of the Committee and members, I am directed to convey our appreciation and thanks to you all, especially the management of tin* Rewanui Mine for working the hoist, etc: th? Trotting Club, for their help and grounds; the many Railway officials, who did miro for our benefit; the Cricket Club, and others too numerous to mention. Owing to the united efforts of you all. our trip was a day we will never forget. One member well known in Christchurch described it as a trip to a more glorious and different world. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to a similar trip a ga in.” Three pence per leg —60 dozen Men’s Heavy Grey and Black Cotton Sox 6d pair; 130 dozen Women’s Black Cotton and Grey Art Silk Hose 6d pair.—McGrucr’s Selling off Sale, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt. The Now Zealand Trotting Association has resolved to disapprove of the practice of tying horses’ tongues to prevent the tongues from getting over the bit, and recommends the use of a suitable bit. which is available for the purpose*. It was stated the S.P.C.A.. if it knew what goes on in this connection, would put several horse trainers in the hands of the law. Air G. E. Curry, the stipendiary steward acting at the Oamaru Jockey Club’s recent meeting, stated on Friday to the Association that his notice had been drawn to the use of a tape tied tightly round the tongue of a horse, to prevent it from getting it over the bit. He was inform ed that a narrow strap, tape, or handkerchief was frequently used for that purpose. In the case under notice he came on it in the horse stalls fifty minutes before the starting time of the race, in which the horse was engaged, ami from the tape to the tip of the tongue circulation had stopped, and the tongue was changing colour. Had he not chanced along, he had no doubt that the unfortunate horse would have been over an hour with its tongue tied. IT* had the tape removed, and allowed the use of a bit with a leather tongue, which was fastened to the bar. and lay on top of the horse’s tongue. Such a bit was quite efficient. The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenburg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.— Advt.

Parents and guardians are notified that A. E. Kilgour’s establishment is open from S 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 and requisites. Terms strictly cash -rrr all school supplies.

A lady doctor in England has just declared that smoking is a wonderful preservative of the teeth, and that although the teeth of some smakers may be discoloured they are generally sounder than those of the non-smokers. So many hard things have been said about tobacco that it is refreshing to find a lady —and a lady medico at that —putting in a good word for the weed. Of course every smoker knows that smoking prevents or arrests dental decav. What every smoker does not knot, oi at all events ignores, is that an excess of nicotine in tobacco is highly injurious. And that’s where our New Zealand tobaccos come in. Being comparatively free from nicotine they mav be smoked almost incessantlv without affecting the nerves or heart. Moreover they are all toasted hence their fine flavour and delightful aroma. Made in several strengths, they appeal to all tastes. Riverhead Gohl, mild and aromatic; 1 ousted Navy Cut (Bulldog) is a fragrant medium; and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bull’s Head) a fine full flavoured tobacco. They arc on sale everywhere-2