LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 22 March 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

White Horse is now obtainable in bottles fitted with our new screw cap and tear-off capsule. The capsule tears off in a flash. The cap is easy and quick to unscrew. Freedom of cork taint is assured. It is absolutely airtight and keeps the whisky in perfect condition. This hygienic seal, combined with the analytical guarantee on each bottle and our distinctive system of numbering, ensures to the public everywhere the finest procurable Scotch Whisky in “White Horse.” Mark Sprot and Coy. Ltd., Wholesale Merchants. J. D. Wingham, Manager, Wine and Spirit Department.—Advt. The Greymouth G(|li' Club, which reassembles on Tuesday next for its annual meeting is. holding an open tournament at Easter, with a. stroke championship match over 3G holes on Saturday. April 7, and some handicap events. On Easter Monday a four ball bogey handicap will be played in the morning and a mixed foursome stroke handicap in the afternoon. Remarkable confession of a Baronet’s wife —she prefers Mildcrson’3 Caramel Creams to even any imported biscuit—l/6 per lb. from Boucher and Co. —Advt. Obligatory employment of elderly men is one of the social reforms before the French Parliament. All employers, under a plan proposed by M. Paul Canjole, member of the Seine Department General Council, would be required to employ a small percentage of men between 50 and 60 years old. Grey hair, M. Canjole says, is the worker’s greatest bruden. “Only young men are wanted in this hurrying age of mass production. The older men often are quite as comjidtent, and certainly their experience and dependability are worth something, but, regardless of that,” he continued, “society in some way must take care of the older men still able to give a good return for their wages.

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.

Scarcely any high country in the district has been without some fires of late, and the pall of smok e that has for weeks hung over the district persists. It is stated that several fires have destroyed scenic growth in places where the removal of vegetation serves no useful purpose.

Hurry in before th c wonderful 2/10 bargains are hurried out. Last three days of Sale —Friday, Saturday and Monday, March 23rd to 26th. Great one price clearance. Hundreds of articles and garments all one price—--2/10- —Thorpy’s Ltd., successors of McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reef ton. — Adv.t.

Reefton’s danger from lack of water in case of fire has been removed by the fitting of one of the reservoirs by a pump installed by the County Council. The pump was lifted from the bottom of a shaft at the Prohibition Mine, and was got going within twelve hours.

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 bo interviewed at the Albion Hotel. Clients are advised to book their appointments early to ensure delivery for Easter holidays. --Advt.

A statement in the report to the Power Board last evening by its Acting Engineer (Mr R Langbein) was to the effect that a gauge placed at Lake Hoehstetter reveals the lake to have been falling continuously since it was first observed early this month, whilst Lake Brunner at present is only nine inches above 'its lowest recorded level, the Arnold River being only a couple of inches above its lowest record.

For your best girl.—May we suggest a choice box of High Grade Chocolate; unique designs. Direct from the leading English and Colonial Manufacturers, and the best selection in town. Obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar, Keating’s Buildings.—Advt.

During the six weeks ending on Saturday last, the highest half-hourly peak load of the Grey Power Board was between 8.30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Thursday, March Ist. It was 730 kilowatts. Thc Maori Creek dredge was not on the load at the time, but had it been on, the peak would have reached 820 kilowatts.

The opportunity to replenish your stock of Crockery for the home with a minimum outlay is yours if you visit Harley’s Clearing Sale of this line. Orders are being received from all parts of the Coast and it is very rarely such bargains are obtainable. Secure your supplies whilst stocks last. Harley’s Ltd., “The Home Makers,” Greymouth. —Advt.

New Electrically Recorded Zonophone records for March:—“Semper Fidelis” and “March Salutation” by the American Legion Band; “Diane” by F. Baur, and “My Heart will tell Ime so” by Lewis James; “Are You Lonesome to-night” and “Baby Your Mother” sung by Vaughn de Leath; “My Irish Song of Song” and “At the end of an Irish Moonbeam” by G. Griffen; “Who are you Fooling ®o-

The Grey Power Board last evening, on the motion of the Chairman, Mi J. W. Greenslade and Mr C. Uddstrom, decided to send a letter of thanks to the Greymouth Sisters of Mercy foi their kindness in decorating thc Board’s lorry for the .Jubilee procession, the Chairman stating a very fine tableaux representing Ireland had been arranged on the occasion. The Board also resolved on the motion of Mr Kent and the Chairman to extend its congratulations to the staff for the manner in which they had carried out the street illuminations during the Diamond Jubilee, which thc Chairman stated were excellent, especially in view of the fact that some requisites had not come to hand from the Government, and the staff, had not had much time to meet the emergency, in spite of which they made a wonderfully good display.

Many new lines thrown into the great bargain sale for the last three p :lvs —Friday, Saturday and Monday, ylarch 23 to 26. Final clearance of hundreds of articles and garments. Now all one price—-2/10. Best 2/10 value ever offered in Greymouth. Come and see for yourself. —Thorpy’s Ltd., successors of McGruers, Greymouth and Reef ton. —Advt.

The Grey Power Board last night resolved to ask the West land Power Board and Mr J. S. Langford. Engineer of the Wesland Power Coy., if an investigation of the Company’s water supply may be at present made by the Grey Board’s Engineer in order to ascertain its possible capacity to supply power for the Grey Board. The Chairman Mr J- W. Greenslade, in putting the resolution said such ar. investigation at this juncture would give a reliable indication as to what reliance this Board could place on the Westland installation in the event of iTs requiring to purchase power. Other members said that upon the result of this request would depend the possibility of doing any business with the West!and people. The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Bosenburg’s Twelve Mile Hotel. Buller Gorge.—Atfvt. New His Master’s Voice records by the Light Opera Company: —“Robin Hood” parts 1 and 2; “The Blue Mazurka” and “Countess Maritza”; “A Waltz Dream” and “The Merry Widow”; “The Desert Song” and “The Student Prince”; “ The Bohemian Girl” Parts 1 and 2; “The Mikado” Parts 1 and 2; “Honeymoon Land” and “Merry Merry.” These records are worth hearing. Price 7/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. People in he country districts are at present carrying water in very many instances. Some are finding the water in dams becoming stagnant. In the Grey Valley a well that has been in use for over 30 years has run dry for the first time. Bright new stock of High Class Con fectionery just landed. Novelties in endless variety to suit all tastes, at the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, where the gond drinks are. — Advt. night” and “Sing Me a Baby Song” by Vaughn de Leath; Price 4/- each. Call and hear them at A. E. Kilgour ’g Piano, Gramophone and Music Shop. Mawhera Quay.—Advt. The Grey Power Board has now 1429 consumers taking electricity, with n total connected load of 2434 kilowatts. The Latest Popular Music on His Master’s Voice Records:—“Dawn of To-morrow” and “When Day is Done” played on the Wurlitzer Organ; “It Was Only a Sun Shower” and “What Do We on a Dewy Day” by Miller and Farrell; “I’m Gonna Dance Wit De Guy Wot Brung Me” and “I Walked Back From the Buggy Ride” sung by Eileen Stanley and Billy Murray; “It’s a Million to One You’re in Love” and “C’est Vous (It’s You) by Dance Orchestra; Price 5/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

A meeting of the newly-formed United Athletic Sports Club was held a! .the United Pavilion last evening, a large ami enthusiastic gathering being present. Mr J. Guy presided. It was decided to hold a sports meeting on Easter Saturday at the Recreation Ground, 50 per cent, of the proceeds to be donated .towards the expenses of th e Competitions Society’s team visiting Christchurch. Various details in connection with the sports meeting were discussed, and a comprehensive programme was drawn up and approved. 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, Onions, Swede Turnips. All fresh and at competitive prices.—■ West Coast Fruit Co. (next Albion Hotel). “To see is to buy.”—Advt. The Grey District Jubilee was undoubtedly a huge success, despite the newspaper controversy. Pioneers from all parts of the Dominion as well as other visitors, could not speak more highly of the Executive, who left no stone unturned to make their stay an enjoyable one. The good fellowship engendered was brought about by the fact that the unanimous call of visitors anu hosts was for Dewar’s Tmperial Whiskey. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., West Coast Agents. Dewar’s Imperial can be obtained at the firm’s branch in Westport.—Advt. For Pickles, and every purpose \ which Vinegar is required, there can be no question, that Malt Vinegar ipreferable to any other. The question then arises as to which brand of Malt Vinegar is the best. To thar tion there is only one answer, namely, that “Aromalt” Malt Vinegar is the leading malt vinegar in the Dominion. The Dominhm Compressed Yeast Coy.. Ltd., of Christchurch and Auckland, ire the manufacturers, and it is absolutely warranted by them that their vinegar is true "%r in accordance with th' nd Drpgr