LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 9 March 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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.—Goo. Burger, proprietor, Paroa Health Resort— Advt.

Burglars visited P. King’s tobacconist shop at 517 Colombo Street, Christchurch, on Wednesday night, and took cigarettes, tobacco and fancy goods valued at £4O. Entrance was gained by the back door leading on to Moorhouse Avenue, a jemmy being used. The door was reinforced with iron, and was fitted with a lock, two bolts and an iron bar. Marks from top to bottom were evidence of the hard task the intruders had.—Press Assn.

The Jubilee call): “ Dewar’s for Me! ” Ihe remarkable growth in popularity of Dewar’s Whiskey obliges every publican on the Coast to stock it in large quantities, rather than risk the loss of custom. Every discriminating drinker knows its worth. —Griffin and Smith, West Coast Agents. Can be procured at the firm’s branch in Westport.—Advt.

Th e fees collected last month at the 1 rcymouth Abattoir totalled £123 18s kt. The stock slaughtered were: 546 Ji cep, 252 lambs, 146 bullocks, 35 cows, 15 calves and seven pigs. Two bulocks and one cow were condemned.

Last month tin* building permits issued in the borough of Greymouth numbered six, and were of a value of £2985. They were issued to the fol lowing builders: T. W. (’leghorn, dwelling, Blake Street; (). 11. Brailsford, dwelling. Packer’s Quay; W. Hamilton, dwelling, Kilgour Road; (>. 11. Brailsford, shed. Doyle Street; J. A. Hart, repairs to dwelling, Tainui Street; J. A. Hart, repairs to dwelling, Mawhcra Quay. The opportunity to make you; Dome 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 *;heir stocks at. the showroom, Richmond —Advt.

Asked yesterday whether the Grey mouth Trotting Club had been anywise responsible for the charges made for admission to Victoria Park on Jubilee Day and Children’s Day last week, th c Secretary of the Club. Mr P. C. Heaphy, yesterday informed an “Argus” reporter that .the Club had not been responsible, and that a report to the contrary that vfras in circulation was incorrect. The Club, he said, had left it to .the Jubilee Committee to decide whether or not there should be any charge, the arrangement, being that if the committee should make a I charge al the turnstiles, the Club should receive one-sixth of such charge. On Jubilee Day he (.the secretary).

seeing that there was a blockage at thc gates, had secured the opening of additional gates and secured extra

gate-keepers solely in order to relieve the pressure, and this action was not on behalf of the Trotting Club, but only .to assist the Jubilee Committee in admitting the public more quickly and thus relieving the discomfort due to the congestion.

New Records just to hand: “The Shamrock, Irish Selection,” Parts 1 and 2 by the Silver Stars Band; “Just a Melody” and “When You’re Far Away,” sung by Vernon Dalhart and Carl Robison; “The Liberator March” and “The Flag of Freedom,” played by the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army; “The Skaters Waltz” and “Wallabies March,” accordian solo; “The Fate of Kinnie Wagner” and “When we sat beneath the Maple on the Hill,” by Al Graver and Chas. Wells; price 4/- each. Call and hear them at A. E. Kilgour’s Piano, Gramophone and Music Depot.— Advt.

It appears that most of the road between the Railway Station and Cobden Bridge belongs to the Railway Department. At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, Cr R. J. Williams sai l some Cobden residents had complained to him that Hie footpath near the engine sheds was in. a bad state, and that motor ears had damaged it. He moved that the Engineer have the path put in as good order as possible. Cr Kent, in seconding the motion, said the locality was a. “no man’s land,” and had previously been the subject of negotiation with the Railway authorities. Cr McGinley said that the Department was obliged to keep the place in order. Their late Engineer, Mr O’Donnell, had demonstrated that. The Mayor said Mr McNair had lately discussed the matter here, and asked for thc use of the Borough appliances, such as the scarifier, for the work, which the Department would carry out. Half a chain at either side of the railway line belonged to the Department. It was agreed lo lend the appliances, the Department to pay for any Borough labour engaged.

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

The number of books issued at the Greymouth Municipal Library last month was 1546, and the tickets issued numbered 32, while twenty new books were placed on the shelves.

Bright new stock of High Class Confectionery just landed. Novelties in endless variety to suit all tastes, at the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, where the good drinks are.—Advt.

As showing that Greymouth clothing prices compare favourably with those elsewhere, several local Argus advertisers report sales of late to customers as far distant as Naseby (Otago), Karamea, Temuka (South Canterbury), Seddonville, Stoke and Weheka (South Westland). The goods included male and female head gear, shirts and boots.

Three pairs superior Art Silk Hose, plain and fancy, for 5/6; single pairs 1/1 IL Special 1,000 pair clearance. See window display.—Thorpy’s Ltd., successors of Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

A press message states that the legal profession of New Zealand will hold a conference in Christchurch on April 11. 12. and 13, the first ever held in the Dominion. Acceptances to attend have been received from 70 practitioners.

The Latest Records: “Two Black Crows,” Parts 1 and 2; “The Black Crows,” Parts 3 and 4; “Rosie O’Ryan” and “I’m looking for a girl named Mary,” sung by Franklin Baur; “Marche Pompeuse” and “The Midget and the Hippopotamus,” played by Grenadier Guards Baud; “Take your finger out of your Mouth,” and “I’ve never seen a Straight Banana yet,” sung by thc Happiness Boys; “Flapperette” and “Th e Waters" of Perkiomen,” piano solo by Gil Dech; “Russian Lullaby” and “I’ll just go along,” by the Denza Dance Band; price 5/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer.—Advt.

Accompanied by the Mayor of Runanga (Mr R. MeTaggart), about fifty men met yesterday evening at the Seven Mile to commence the work of improving the approach to the southern end of the beach, to provide level space for motorists and picnic parties. Good progress is being made with the work. 1 A committee of ladies provided refreshments.

Ladies’ Hosiery.— Great Bargain I Sale, 1,000 pairs usually 2/11 to 4/11 1 pair; now ail one price, 1/114 pair; 3l pairs for 5/6. See window display.— Thorpy’s Ltd., successors of McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reeftons —Advt, f

The warm weather, which has continued for several days past, has had a debilitating effect upon many people, and a cool change will be generally welcomed when it comes.

At a special meeting last evening, the Borough Council formally received and finally settled the balance sheet ami statement of accounts for the year ending on the 31st inst.

Karoro-Sports Club, owing to paucity entries, have decided to postpone eir meeting, proposed for to-morrow, an indefinite future date.

Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following communication from the Postmaster General. “I beg to inform you that your representations on the subject of the annual license fee charged in respect of a radio receiving set installed in the Public Library at Burnett’s Face have received careful consideration. The position is. however, that where radio receiving apparatus is installed in a publi: place, and reception is intended io.' a number of people, the regulations require the license to be classified as a special receiving station license, at an annual fee of £5. It is much regretted a rebate. as requested, cannot be arranged. Such a concession granted in any particular instance would create a precedent, leading to embarrassment in administering the regulations.” Important Tailoring Announcement. —Messrs Ellis and Co., Tailors, Christchurch. wish to intimate to their numerous West Coast clients that their representative. Mr H. L. Oakes, is now in Greymouth, and can be interviewed at the Albion Hotel. Clients are advised to book their appointments early to ensure delivery for Easter holidays. — Ad vt. Infectious diseases reported from Canterbury and the West Coast for the week ended noon, on Monday, were as follows (the figures for the previous week being given in parentheses):— Canterbury; Scarlet fever 8 (15), tuberculosis 7 (13), diphtheria 1 (1), pneumonic influenza 1 (0), infantile paralysis 1 (2), enteric fever 0 (1), pneumonia 0 (3), erysipelas 0 (2), cercbro-spinal meningitis 0 (1). West Coast: Diphtheria 3 (1), tuberculosis 1 (0), pneumonia 0 (1), pneumonic influenza 0 (1), cerebro-spinal meningitis 1 (0).

The Mabel Bay section of the Westport to Greymouth coast road will be closed to all traffic for two weeks, from Monday, March 12th. Celery and cheese is delicious and appetising for tea. We can supply the celery. See our novelty “Egg Fruit” (a vegetable); Grape Fruit (a tonic). All the fruits for a nice salad, including Passion Fruit. Have you tasted Cape Gooseberries? Do so now. Peaches. Apples (Cox’s Orange Pips etc.) Buy a Cocoanut for the kiddies, a never-failing delight. Marrows, Cucumbers. Onions, Swede Turnips. All fresh and at competitive prices.— West (’oast Fruit Co. (next Albion Hotel). “To see is to buy.”—Advt. At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, reference was made by Cr F. A. Kitchingham to suggestions made in letters to the press that the bungalow built by Mr Ogilvie, sawmiller, and exhibited in the Jubilee procession, should be purchased for installation at Dixon Park. Mr Ogilvie, ho said, had made a generous offer to erect the bungalow at the park, and awaited an answer; but, in his (Cr Kitchingham’s) opinion, what was necessary, both at the park and at the swimming baths, were rather public conveniences for both sexes. No doubt, a shelter was also needed, under which to boil the kettle on the gas ring; but as for a rest room, it was not needed in fine weather at the park; whilst hi wet weather, nobody frequented the park. The Mayor (Mr J. W. Greenslade) said he agreed the bungalow was not suitable for the purpose suggested. A shelter was not needed in wet weather. Public conveniences were necessary, and would require to be built in. brick, not wood. It was resolved, on the motion of Cr Kitchingham and the Mayor, that a letter thanking Mr Ogilvie for his offer be sen*- with an intimation that the structure was not suitable for Dixon Park. It was also resolved, on the motion of the Mayor and Cr S. B. White, that the Engineer early next month submit a report as to the need and cost of public conveniences at the park and the Municipal Baths.

A splendid range of new winter goods have been opened at Gibbard’s, Westport. These have been directly, imported from Home or personally selected by Mr Gibbard on his recent business visit .to the centres. The firm's replace advt. in this issue gives some thrill prices.

The annual meeting of the Cobden Rugby Football Club will be held in McKane’s Hall on Monday, 12th! March, when all members and intending members are invited to attend.

Robert Louis Stevenson once declared, according to one of his biographers: “No woman should marry a man who doesn’t smoke,” and Stevenson, it must be admitted, knew human nature. Another famous man of letters —Bulwer-Lytton— wrote (see his novel

“What will he do with it?”) “He who doth not smoke hath either known no greater grief, or refuseth himself the softest consolation next to that which comes from heaven.” As to the harmfulness of the habit much —• very much —depends upon the tobacco. Brands heavily charged with nicotine are best avoided. In that respect and in other respects our own New Zealau d grown tobaccos hold pride of place, because they contain comparatively little nicotine and may therefore b e indulged in ad. lib., without affecting nerves or heart. Doubtless that is why they are adapted to all tastes. “Riverhead Gold” is mild aromatic, “Toasted Navy Cut” (Bulldog) a delightful medium, and “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bull’s Head label) a fine full-flavoured tobacco.—24.

For Pickles, and every purpose 4 which Vinegar is required, there can be no question that Malt Vinegar is preferable to any other. The question then arises as to which brand of Malt Vinegar is the bert. 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.f 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 Drug> Bp eolation ■_ —A d vt