LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 25 August 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“BELLEVUE” New Grey Point Elizabeth Coal burns from start to finish has no stone, and if not disturbed in the grate, will burn for hours. It is sold and delivered for cash on delivery only at Two Guineas per ton, One Guinea per half ton,, or 3s 6d per bag. Order from P. McEnaney, telephone 474; C. H. Rose, phone 319, Merchants and Coal Dealers., West Coast and Canterbury, supplied by J. D. Lynch, P.O. Box 153, Greymouth.—Advt. For the Now River dredge. which has been acquired by a new company, the Terrace Gold Dredging Coy. machinery to enable a resumption of work, is expected to arrive from England next month, and operations should restart before the end of >.hc year. The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. Mr H. E. Holland, M.P. has received the following communication from tho Minister of Education (Hon R. A. Wright): “I have pleasure in advising you that T have approved of a grant for remodelling tho Runanga School. It ig 7 proposed to extend one of the large rooms and to divide it by a partition, thus providing an extra room.” What meet a real want ou the West Coast is the large supply of rails, totalling 340 tons, of good quality, which are to-day advertised for sale at very reasonable prices by Mr S. Sullivan. No. 12 Tarapuhi Street. Remarkable confession of a Baronet ’s wife —she prefers Milderson V Caramel Creams to even any imporred biscuit —1/6 per lb. from Boucher and Jo.—Advt. At the meeting of the Inangahua County Council, it was resolved that a letter of sympathy be sent to the relatives of the late Mr Robert Loehore. The Chairman (Mr W. Clayton) and several Councillors referred to the late Mr Loehore’s keen interest in all matters affecting the wellbeing of the community. The motion was carried, members standing in silence. Fire! Fire! Fire! Sale of Collins Brothers Christchurch Salvage stocks of Drapery and Clothing bought for a mere pittance. T o be cleared at staggering and sensational low prices. Salvage Sale begins Saturday, August 25th. See the windows. Thorpy’s Ltd.. Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reef ton. —Advt. Britain’s unemployed are not diminishing. A Rugby wireless report states the unemployment returns show an increase. The total number of workers on August 13th was 1,314,200, which was 9279 more than for the fortnight before, mid 290,050 mor e than a year ; ./ J! Tourists and citizens, spend the daj 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. Tho best of wines and spirits stocked. Bus passes door. — Geo. Burger, proprietor, Paroa Health Resort.—Advt.

On Sunday night at Dennkton, Mr R. Semple, of Wellington, will deliver a lantern lecture., entitled “The Ghastly Horrors of Modern Warfare.” The pictures reveal the actual happenings on the battle fronts during the Great War. The object of this lecture is to try and create- the desire for peace in the minds o f the people, and to prove the futility of resorting to brute force to settle our international differences. To-day in every country in the world the desire for peace and the outlawry of war is a burning subject. Mr Semple’s lecture on Sunday should appeal to every peace-loving citizen in Burnett’s Face.

Have you heard these records? They are twelve of the best records in His Master’s Voice Catalogue:—Officer of the Day, march. King Cotton, march, by Pryor’s Band; Kilima, waltz, Hawaiian Waltz Medley, by Ferera’-Paaluka; Barcarolle (Tales of Hoffman) intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana) by New Light Symphony Orchestra; Just Because the Violets, Smiling Through, by Walter Glynne; O Filae et Filii King of Glory,, by Master E. Lough and Temple Church Choir; Cfrarniaine, Bird Songs at eventide, by D e Groot an 1 Piccadilly Orchestra; Bells of St Mary’s, John Peel, by Associated Glee Clubs; Gems from No, No, Nanette, Gems from Rose Marie, by Light Opera Coy; Largo (Grand Organ) The Lost Chord by G. Sellars; Floral Dance, Lute Player, by P. Dawson; Gems from Countess Maritza. Gems from Blue Mazurka, by Light Opera Company; Mary, and My Love’s Like a Red, Red, Rose, by J. Hislop. Come and hear them on. a His Master’s Voice Instrument at A. E. Kilgour’s, Sole Greymouth Agent for His Mastei’s Voice Gramophones an<] Records.—Advt. Paroa School Committee, to avoid clashing with a similar function at Runanga, has postponed its ball from Friday next till Friday. September 7th. Sport of every description holds sway in New Zealand, and football, boxing, tennis, golf, etc, are discussed from the youngest to the oldest speaking memberg of the community. There comes a time, however, when men’s thoughts turn to mor e serious matters, for Sport is a fickle god, and helps not the average man to gain his daily bread. What is of mor e supreme importance to New Zealanders than the forcoming elections! This is the time when mer e man has to differentiate between the Labour, Reform and United Parties, and weigh them in the balance, to see which on© is wanting, and which has the best community spirit. One spirit, however, has never been found wanting, and that is Dewar’s. Dewar Imperial Whisky has stood the test of time, and it can be generally supposed that many a candidate for Parliamentary honours will eas e his tired brain with Dewar’s, the greatest of all stimulants. Griffen and Smith are West Coast agents, and Deware Imperial may also be obtained at the Westport brandy—Advt.

For home consumption or Invalid use Monteith’s Ale bottled by J. D. Wingham—is equal to best English; it is a sediment beer, naturally conditioned, and put up in Pints as well as Quarts. Another line which is equal to Hennessey’s is “Merlett’s” Three Star Cognac, bottled in .Charente, France; its good to have in ihe house in winter. Then, of course, good old White Horse, the “Spirit of the Age.” All obtainable from J. D. Wingham, Mackay Street. —Advt. The freight conveyed this week through the Otira tunnel totals 10 33u tons, or more than 350 tons than during the corresponding week la~J year, when the quantity was 10,692 tons. Gents’ Fleecy Lined Underwear, usually 3/11, 4/6, 5/6, 5/11; Sale Prices 2/11 3/6. 3/11, 4/6. All wool Working Sox, 3 pairs for 3/6.—At Tymons and Co.’s Winter Sale. — Advt. Weather conditions being favourable the Greymouth Municipal Band will render a* programme of music in the Recreation Ground on Sunday, August 26th, at 2.30 p.m. —Advt. On the motion of the Chairman (Mr \V. Clayton) seconded by Cr Byrne, it was 'resolved, at the meeting of the Inangahua County Council, that it be a recommendation to the Justice Department that Mr Neil MeVicar be appointed a J.P. W. A. Stapl ton, of Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no be* ter service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch.-— Advt. Young couples embarking on the sea of matrimony will find it a distinct advantage to buy their furniture at S. Burnet,t White’s.—Advt. Reference was made to the death of Mr 11. C. Guinness, Acting District Traffic Manager of Railways, at the meeting of the Inangahua County Council, and it was resolved that letters of condplence be sent to Mrs Guinness and the Railway Department.

Gift Boxes, suitable to all Tastes and Purses, and packed with the very choicest of English and Colonial JJonfeetionery, from 6d to 27/6. Try our O.K. Mixture, 2/- per lb. —Obtainable at O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street. — Advt.

At to-morrow’s meetfig the Blackball Miners’ Union will consider the attitude of the Blackball Coal Company in deciding to reduce operations to a single shift. The alternatives which the company agre e to put before the Union are either to give preference to married men and men with responsibilities; to hold a ballot t 0 decide what men shall be retained; or to have th e mine worked by the men under the tribute system.

We are offering special prices in pianos for 14 days in consequence of our removal to our large’ premises now building. We sell for cash or on easy terms to suit purchasers. Your inspection is invited at our present showrooms, Richmond Quay.— Harley & Co., Ltd., Importers of Pianos and Complete House Furnishers. — Advt. At th e fortnightly meeting of the Golden West Rebekah Lodge in the Druids Hall, despite a very rough nigbr a good attendance was present, and was presided over by SLster A. L. Ogilvie. One sister was reported as being ilk Accounts amounting to £8 7s 7<l were passed for payment. Sister A. Smart apologised for absence of Sister A. E. Cornwall, Assistant Organiser of the Poster Ball, and reported that a most gratifying response was being made by larg e manufacturing firms from different parts of New Zealand, who had forwarded posters, etc, suitable for dresses for <h e ball next month. A number of the members intimated their willingness to represent the various firms. Interest was also being displayed by the local business firms promis; ing to be represented in an up to date manner. A great purse-opening event, the greatest in the District for many years, begins on Saturday, August 25th. Salvage sale of Collins Brothers, Christchurch, Drapery and Clothing stocks secured by us for a mere pittance. The full benefits of this lucky buy will be passed on to our customers. Come prepared for Bigger and Greater things in the bargain way. Thorpy’s, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt. At the meeting of the Inangahua County Council, strong exception was taken by Cr J. B. Auld to a report regarding the Fire Brigade which appeared in the Inangahua Times, the Grey River Argus and the Greymouth Evening Star. He classed the report that appeared in the Star as a tissue of lies. The Inangahua Times, he sa : d, had had the decency to delete a portion of the report. He would like to see the position regarding the fire rate placed beford the ratepayers. who would then see that the Council was up on the limit of the expenditure on this rate. The statement that the Engineer had taken the fire reel out and damaged it was untrue, and was a reflection on that gentleman. Such reports only belittled the efforts of public men. Cr O’Regan stated that the Council had always supported the Fire Brigade. As an old Councillor, he could definitely make that statement/ Cr Watson said he would like to move a resolution that th e statement of receipts and .expenditure of the Reefton fire rate be handed to the newspapers for publication. The Chairman (Mr W. Clayton) seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

There was once a man who had a horse. Somebody stole it and then he went and locked up the stable, This happened hundreds of years ago, and yet he is quoted and referred to now* in modern times as one who acted too late. To-day, lik e the horse thief of modern times, the influenza germ is looking for victims. Everyone knows that influenza is likely to be contracted, but the wise one takes precaution in time by having Parkinson’s Influenza Specific ready. It is an insurance policy. Take this specific immediately the first symptoms manifest themselves when, so to speak, the thief is prowling about. The influenza trouble is then only a matter of a few hours’ discomfort. Th e remedy gets to work at once, completely baffles the influenze germ* the aching feeling and fever are reduced, and normal conditions are resum ed. Everyone should keep Parkinson’s Influenza Specific at hand ready for use. It is sold in two sizes— l/6 and 2/6, and the full directions f<jr use are plainly printed on the label. Think of the trouble and misery you can sav« yourself. Get a bottle* to dav fr Oia Parkinson and Co.. Cash Chemist, Grey, mouth.—Advt.