TO THE LADIES.

Grey River Argus, 21 May 1928, Page 4

TO THE LADIES.

SEASONABLE ATTRACTIONS. Aitken and Peters have secured a special line of Ladies’ Hats in the new season’s felts. All the latest shades and smartest shapes. All one price 12/ 6 each. See window display. Also showing a special line of Velour Coats at 42/-, 45/- and 59/6 each.

The annual report of the WanganuiRangitikei Power Board shows that the approximate revenue for the year ended 31st March wa-i £92,000, an increase over the previous year of £17,000. The expenditure* for the year amounted to £BO,OOO, being an increase of £15,500. These figures do not include depreciation and are subject to adjustment upon settlment for supply, to and from the department, during the March

Direst from the leading English manufacturers: A choice range of novelties in endless variety; “Rowntree‘s” milk and 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, corner Mackay and Albert Streets.

Too dear laud, losses on sheep, bad s asons, and heavy expenses generally were the reasons given by Arthur Thomas Shields, formerly a farmer of Hawarden, now of Dunsdadel, when he met his creditors at a meeting at Christchurch. The Official Assignee, Mr A. W. Waters, presided. There were forty-three creditors, but only three were represented at the meeting. The amount owing to unsecured creditors was £3598 Ils 10d, and to secured £l2BO 19s 9d. The estimated value of the securities was given as £112'5, leaving a deficiency of £155 19s 9(1, and a total deficiency of £3754 Ils there being no assets.

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.

“I will venture to say that the day will come when we will have rabbit farms,” stated Mr W. J. Broadfoot at a meeting of the Te Kuiti Chamber of Commerce, anent the subject of the introduction of opossums into that district. Mr Broadfoot’s remarks were made in reply to the suggestion of depredations by opossums, and also of rabbits. Though these latter had in some respects proved themselves a pest, Mr Broadfoot, in referring to their value in fur producing, held that this latter value would at some time in the future be fully realised and rabbit breeding and the fur industry would be fully engaged in.

Novelties just arrived. A long way the best selection in town; view our window display. The choicest English and Colonial confectionery always on hand at the O.K. Marble Bar, corner Mackay and Albert Streets. —Advt.

Although hundreds of houses bear the sign “To Let,’’ many Auckland people are living two or three families to a house, stated Mr T. Bloodworth, a member of a trades union deputation which waited on the Prime Minister on Saturday, reports the “N.Z. Herald.” “There is still a shortage of habitable houses in the city,” he declared. “You may be told there are plenty of houses empty, but that is because several families are compelled to live together in the same house.” He urged a speeding-up of State advances for home building.

Snecial Bargains at Thorpy’s Ltd., Great Removal Sale. 1000 yards allwool Colonial Dress Flannels, big range of colours, 28ins. wide. Removal Sale Price 2/4 yd.; 36in. wide, Removal Sale Price 3/4 yd. We sell for less. — Thorpy’s Ltd., Greymouth and Reef’■.on. —Adv.t.

During the course of conciliation proceedings in Auckland it was indicated that the timber industry was by no means in a properous condition. Notwithstanding the efforts of many of the milling companies, there are numerous skilled and unskilled workers at present unemployed. It was considered that great relief would be brought about if local bodies and those responsible for the present build ing regulations and by-laws would give more consideration to the use of local timbers in preference to the imported article. The Government should assist, it was considered, by placing restrictions on the importation of foreign timber, and representations t-o this effect will probably be made.

Ball Decorations. —Denison Crepe 1/all shades. G.T.P. Crepe Paper, all shades, 9d a packet: Carnival Ribbons 6d a packet for twenty. Streamers 3d each or 2/6 dozen. Fancy Dress Books 9<l and 1/6. Books on how to decorate halls. How to make Crepe Flowers. How to make Crepe Paper Costumes 9d each. Masks fotf fancy dress balls 6.1, 1/-. Fans 1/-, 1/6, 2/6 to 4/6. Paper Hats 3d each or 2/6 ped dozen. Large packets of Bride Confetti 3/6 per dozen. Electric light shades 1/-. Special prices given to decorating committees. —A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Fancv Goods Dealer, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.

The removal of the restrictions on the export of timber must be regarded as a temporary expedient, according to a statement issued for publication by the Minister of Agriculture (the Hon O. J. Ilawken), who pointed out that tho policy of the Government that the native forests should be conserved for the use of the people of New Zealand is to continue. The object of the removal of the restrictions is firstly to enable large stocks of timber which have been accumulated at Now Zealand mills consequent on diminution in demand for building purposes to be disposed of in Australia and other markets; and sec. ondly to enable sawmill workers to find present employment to a much larger extent than has been possible lately. “All engaged in the trade,” said the Minister “must understand that it will be necessary for the position to be reviewed by the Government from time to time as conditions now existent become changed; and in making commitments, they must keep this in mind.”

Bert Hinkler’s successful record breaking flight from England to Aus tralia has won him fame. He is hon oured wherever he goes, and once ■gain we have it demonstrated that nothing succeeds like success, and success comes only to the persevering. Associated with the famous airman on his historical flight were three passen • gers of equal fame. Their identity h/s now been disclosed and we are perm.tted to pass on this information to '-he general public. Hinkler’s three comrades were on a visit to three prominent Australian business men. They were sent out by their managing director at Home to represent him in business fwssociations. Their personnel — three miniature bottles of Dewar’s Imperial whisky. Griffen and Smith are West Coast agents, and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained at the firm’s w «stpor.t branch. —Advt.

On Sunday 3rd June, the moon will undergo a total eclipse, which phenomenon will be visibe throughout New Zealand. The eclipse begins at 9 p.m.. totality, which will last for a little over

minute, being reached about 11 p.m. The Dominion Obsevatory at Kelburn has been requested to take special interest in this eclipse with regard to the occulation of certain stars, special tables for this purpose having been prepared by the authorities at Greenwich. Next Saturday the sun will be totally eclipsed, but only a few Antarctic pen. guins well be aware of it, the path of totality being in the neighbourhood of the South Pole and not reaching anj habitable land. South Africa and *a small part of South America will witness the eclipse as a partial one. Ou the 17th June tho sun will again be eclipsed, but only partially. This will be visible in Northern Europe only.

Great Removal Sale! All present stocks for quick sale. Prices reduced to below replacement costs in order to save expense of shifting. Pay a visit to Greymouth’s Busiest Drapers. — Thorpy s Ltd., late McGruer’s, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

Why is smoking so often attended with results that cause medical men to order their patients to either discon tinue the habit, or greatly modify it? It is simply because the percentage of nicotine in most imported tobaccos is so high and it is the nicotine in excess that renders smoking injurious. Now, ou r New- Zealand grown tobaccos contain so small a percentage of nicotine .<hat it is practically a negligible quantity, and besides, they are subjecte> to a new toasting process Toasting develops the flavour, removes all deleterious properties and makes the tobacco climate proof. Toasted tobacco is recommended to those who study their health and appreciate a pure tobacco. If you like a full body try Cut Plug No. 10 the Bullhead label, or the somewhat milder Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog). There is another brand, “Riverhead Gold, which excels all others in mildness and aroma. They may be smoked with impunity and cost 25 per cent, less than the foreign lines.