LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 29 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 Rewanui State Collieries were .igain idle yesterday. They will resume to-day. The local Acclimatisation Societv is importing five thousand rainbow trout yearlings, to be liberated in Lake Ryan and Crooked River, as an experiment. Three days’ special one price Sale begins Saturday ar 9.30. Hundreds of useful articles of wearing apparel. Fancy Goods, Drapery. Remnants. Oddments, etc. Worth up to 10 *> each. ?7o\v one price—l - and 2 for 1/-. — Thorpy’s Ltd.. Greymouth and Reefton. —Ad vt. A coupl of black swans from the Chatham Islands have been liberated in Sa-wyer’s Creek at Dixon Park, having been presented by the West la nd S.S. Coy. The creek has been cleared of snags of late, and the new sward, together with the removal of a few trees, has made an improvement in the appearance of the resort. i AEasses will be celebrated a> follow: Saturday next. March 31. at Rotomanu. 9 a.m.: Sunday (Palm Sunday . April 1. al Te Kinga. S a.m. and Kotuku 11 a. in.—Advt. Xo case of infectious disease was last week reported on the West Coast, while in Canterbury there were 55 cases, including 37 of scarlet fever. 10 of tuberculosis, and three of infantile paralysis, in addition to which there were two deaths from tuberculosis and one from infantile paralysis. French, Italian, Spanish and Portu guese Wines arc obtainable at Bill Roscnburg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. Motor car registrations for next year are now in progress, Saturday being the last day on which the present number plates may legally be used. Out of about a thousand local cars, over two hundred had been registered up to yi'storday, receiving the new number plates, with white numerals on a brown base. Remarkable confession of a Baronet ’s Avife—she prefers Milderson ’3 Caramel Creams to even any imported biscuit—l/6 per lb. from Boucher and Co. —Advt.

In the House of Commons on Tuesday, the War Minister, Sir L. Worthington Evans, stated that six hundred and ninety of the men of the British Army of Occupation on the Rhine hav e since the Armistice married German women. Master Uggs and Novelties just arrived. A long way the best selection in town; view our window display. The choicest English and Colonial confectionery always on hand a.t the O.K. Marble Bar. corner Mackay and Albert In a chat with an Argus reporter yesterday. the Mayor, Mr J. W. Greeuslade, stated that the unemployment problem was still very serious locally. I’he number of those travelling to the Coast in search of work, however, had considerably diminished. Direct from th* leading English manufacturers: A choice range of Easter Eggs and Novelties in endless variety; “ Rowntree’s ’ - milk ami plain motoring chocolate with almonds and raisins, in half pound blocks, 2/-; also high class Chocolates in fancy boxes. Suitable for Easter gifts, at the O.K. Marble Bar, eornor Mackay and Albert Streets.— Advt.

The Orepuki, which arrived in Greymouth yesterday afternoon brought back the following racehorses which have been competing at the Westport •I.C. Meeting: Lady Mid, No Response, Killoch, Steel Far. Atom, St Nicholas, Corn Rigs. Erin-Go Bragh, Para and the pacers Cawtlwon and Ocean Whispers. The ship ran into very bad weather on the run down, the majority of the passmigers aboard showing the effects as they stepped off the boat. The Grey District Jubilee was undoubtedly a huge success, despite the 1 newspaper controversy. Pioneers from '

all parts of the Dominion as well as 1 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 t engendered was brought about by the 1 fact that the unanimous call of visitors t am! hosts was for Dewar’s Imperial!’ Whiskey. Griffen and Smith, Ltd., ( West Coast Agents. Dewar’s Imper-1 S ial can be obtained at the firm’s f branch in Westport.—Advt.

The Otago and Southland Association meets this evening at 8 o’clock. The balance sheet for the Grey Di trict Diamond Jubilee Celebrations i expected to be ready for publication within the next fortnight. A notice of interest to employerami apprentices in the Motor Engineering Industry appears in our advertising columns to-day. . The opportunity to replenish yur stock of Crockery for the home with a minimum outlay is yours if you visit Harley’s Clearing Sale of this line. Or ders 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. The funeral took place yesterday ;i f ternoon of the late Air Charles Rumble a large number following the cortege to Karoro Cemetery, where the services of the Holy Trinity Church wore read by Archdeacon Carr. Competitors are reminded tha- all nominations for the chopping, w .■iii’i cycling events at the wR Sports to be held on Easter W. TJ/ April I Ith, close with the sc.er- •• % n ’ Saturday, March 31st. —Advt. When the liner Aorangi left Auckland on Monday for Sydney, she carried within about a score of eight hundred passengers, two-thirds of whom joined her at Auckland. 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 me so” by Lewis James; “Are You Lonesome to-night” and “Baby Yonr 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 Tonight” and “Sing Me a Baby Song” by A aughn de Leath; Price 4/- each. Call and hear them at A. E. Kilgour’s Piano, Gramophone and Music Shop. Mawhera Quay.—Advt. The Westland Steam Shipping C<.y have presented the Borough Council with a brace of Chatham Island black swans. The swans were handed over to the Council by the Company’s agent, Mr J. Robertson, and have been placed in Dixon Park. 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, lhe best of wines and spirits stocked. Bus passes door.—Geo. Bur ger, proprietor, Paroa Health Resort.— Advt.

Shilling Sa] P . —Three da vs onlv—Sat urday. Monday, Tuesday ' . Alarch 31st to April 3rd>. Final clearance have left over Summer Stocks. Oddments. Remnants. Soiled. Faded an<l Simp-worn goods all at 1 and 2 for ■■ ws. — Th Gr ymouth and Reefton.—Advt. News of the death last week at Southport, Queensland, of Air Thomas Napper, formerly a well known Greymouth resident, has been rceeive-1 bv Air F. Resteaux. Th e deceased, who was 45 years of age and unmarried, was at one time night porter at Rev ington’s Hotel, and his death will ; regretted by many old acquaintances ,/rt We draw our readers’ attentii /■ the auction advertisement ci •R”-.’ y and Co.. Ltd., in which they notify he public they are holding an auction sale at their Rooms, Richmond Quay, on Saturday next at 2 p.m. The lines to be offered include, Duchess Chests. Bedsteads, mattresses, carpets, rugs, tabh s, chairs, blankets, etc., etc.; :I. o 409 sheets second hand corrugated inm. Full particulars can b, obtained from

. the auctioneers.—Advt. New His Master’s Vqice records by the Light Opera Company:—“Robin ' Hood” parts 1 and 2; “The Blue Mazurka” and “Countess Maritza”; . “A Waltz Dream” and “The Merry j Widow”; “The Desert Song” and . “The Student Prince”; The 80-1 1 hemian 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. A Press Association message fr«on Tauranga states that the town was' en fete yesterday for the opening of th? East Coast Railway between Wai hi and Taneatua. Approximately. 15.009 people assembled on the Strand, wiin h is gaily decorated. Many hundreds of Maoris accorded the Alinistorial party an effusive welcome. The official pnrty ill chid d Messrs Coates, Williams. Leod, McMillan. Hockly, Rhodes. S uel, Lee Martin and 11. H. Holland. Mr Coates was accorded a wonderful we! come. On replying, he traced the history of railway operations in the Bay of Plenty, and referred to the com munication of hopes and endeavours with the gathering to-day, tli«» largest in the history of the bay. The town is gaily decorated, and a big programme nt attractions has been arrenged for the (‘veiling. Trains from Tanueatua and Wai hi brought about 5000 visitors. A feature is the great, assemblage of children and Maoris. 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 Yon) by Dance Orchestra; Price 5/- each. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour*- 1 Piano Gramophone and Music De aba Mawhera Quay.—Advt. fin History revived! Sir Isaa« 9 on saw an apple fall, and was after doomed to gravity. Perhaps / was a rotten apple- If he lived in Gn-ymouth to-day, his good humour and faith in the goodness of apples would be restored, as soon as he saw our fine array of delicious apples—Cox’s Orange Pips, etc., etc. We could give him such a fine selection of fresh vegetables and fruit as would soon restore his digestion, and his gravity would dissolve into’ sunshine and smiles, through the comfort of '■>' '" 'I inner man. We are alwavs at your service, with fresh o-oods, good measure, and moderate price?. —West Coast Fruit Co., Mawhera Quay (next Albion). —Advt.