LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 3 November 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. Th t special train to Christchurch yesterday, run in connection with the Racing Carnival, contained about 170 passengers. Young couples embarking on the sea of matrimony will find it a distinct advantage to buy their furniture at 8. Burnett White’s. —Advt. I’he total amount of coal, timber and general nierchand.is * transported ihiough the. Otira Tunnel during the oast week amounted to 10,250 tons. On your way t 0 the Pictures visit the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, for the choicest of English and Col onial Confectionery. Try our O.K. Mixture —2/- per lb. —Advt. Cricketers arc strongly advised to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitters and place orders for gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements. — Advt. Remarkable confession of a Baronet’s wife— she prefers Milderson’s Caramel Creams t 0 even any imported biscuit —1/6 per lb from Boucher and Co.—Advt. W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersail’s Hotel. Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch.— Advt. Men! Inspect the Very Latent Shades and Styles in Borsalino Fur Felt Hats and Topall Caps at Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse Greymouth and Reefton. “We Sell For Less.” —Advt. Dress up for the races. The Economy Warehouse offer the very latest in Frocks, Costumes, Coats, Three-piece Suits, Neckwear and Hosiery at Wholesale prices. We Sell For Less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reef ton. —Ad vt Mr 11. E. Holland, M.P., will deliver a political address at the Greymouth Town Hall on Thursday next. Mr Holland’s reputation as a lucid and fore ful speaker is recognised throughout the Domini'on, and a monster ga thtring is' anticipated to hear him state the case for Labour. The chan will be taken at 8 p.m. 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 speciality. The best of wines and spirits stocked. Bus passes doo*.— Geo. Burger, proprietor, Paroa Health Resort. —Advt 'There is a scarcity of seed potatoes in Wanganui at present; all the bestknown varie'ies having been brought up within the past few weeks. “'There has been a bit of a. scare on, it seems ” says a local merchant. He added that the high prices nt present obtained for potatoes in the market have apparently induced many people to grow heir own. In addition, the crops are being picked over much “harder” thiseason than usual, and, as a result, seed tubers are scarcer than is usually the We offer unequalled value in all the most artistic designs in furni’ure. carpets, hall carpet runners, linoleums, curtains, cushions and all house furnishings at our new two storey Showrooms, Mlackay Street, Greymouth, covering half an acre of floor space. The prices offer th e finest chance to you to save money that has occurred for a very long time; further we guarantee our workmanship, quality of our goods, give you service, and supply direct from our own factory. We invite you to com e and inspect our stocks and warrant to give you satisfaction. Harley and Co., Ltd., Complete House Furnishers. New Showrooms, Mackay Street. Grey mouth.—Advt. Charges against Arthur Alasoo Jlydo aud Wiiliam Bagley of unlaw full J taking 27 opossums by cyan id. uoisoning on the Waterworks Reserve after the season had clo's -d w re dis posed of at the Magistrate’s Court at Nelson. The question of penally <>n these charges was adj< urn d to i aable the police to ascertain whethei the defendants would have to forfeit 56 other skins in their possession !>.■ causj the last date of registration had passed. Inspector Lewin Th formed the Court that the Department of Internal Affairs was prepared to stamp Ihe skins under special circumstances. Each defendant was accordingly lined £2O with costa 10s. On the applir ttiou of Mr W< V. Rout lime to pay was allowed. In all cases prevention is better than cure. This is why it is that people now keep a bottle of Parkin son's Influenza Specific in readiness in case the ’flu should again assert it self. Have you a bottle ready? The influenza always give a short warning by a feeling of depression, aching bones, headache, sometimes accompanied with fever and a sort* throat. On the first symptoms take a teaspoonful of dose of the Specific in a wineglass of water and repeat every two or three hours till normal conditions are resumed. It is wonderful stuff, aud acts straight away, and if taken in time a few doses will effect a cure. It i> sold by Parkinson and Co. in bottle-1 at 1/6 (eight doses) and 2/6 (16 doses), and full directions for use are plainly printed on the label of each bottle. Remember to be forewarned is to be forearmed, and it is better to be sure than sorry. —Advt.

The Secretary of the Chief Post Of flee (Wellington) has notified lh«Chamber of Commerce that t-nd.is a’< being called for tho erection of extsiotis to the Greymouth Post Office j biulding. Th’e ii"W wing will extend i as far as the Public Trust Office, pr<. : vision being made to accommodate the Customs Department. 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 jCharente, France; it» good to have in the 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 “BELL VUE” Co-operative Party’s Screened Nuts are sold by dealers in Greymouth and delivered at 2/9 a bag or 16/- for six bags. “BELLVUE” coal has no equal amongst Grey—Point Elizabeth coals fo r household purposes. When the Screened Nuts are properly used they excel any other coal. Wholesale from J. D. Lynch, or . 11. Rose, phone 96; or retail from P. McEnaney, Blaketown; also T. Broderick, Waiuta.— Advt. The County Clek mentioned at recent meeting of th ■ Grey County Council, that he had been notified by the Town ClerlP that the cost of providing refreshments for members of thj Empire Forestry Delegation, dur ing the recent visit of the latter to Greymouth, amounted to about £7; and it was suggested that the Coum should contribute something toward* it. Th-c Council agreed to bear half ih bill. “Some of the unempioyc. wi 1 he singing out al>out us findin; m'o’ney for booze, while we haven' enough to provide work for them,” i cmarked a councillor. Popular Columbia Records; “Two Black Crows.” Parts « to 8 by Moran and Mack; “Nothin’” and “Like a Bird that’s on the Wing,’’ sung by Jack Lumsdaine; “ Chili Pom Pom Pee” ami “Whisper Sweet ami Whisper Low.’’ foxtrots; “Rosette” and “Was it a Dream.’’ waltzes; price 4/each; “Abide with me” ami ‘‘God -hill wipe away* al! tears.’’ sung by Clara Butt; price 10/-; “The Sanctuary of the Heart” (Ketelby), part- ! and 2. played by A. W. Ketelby’a Concert Orchestra; price •”/-. —Obtainable from A. E. RTLGOVR. Piano. Gramophone ami Music Deale’.—Advt. Popu’ar Zonophonc Record- for No vembe: :—“'Tea Leave - ’ ami “Sing mo to Sle-p with a Twilight Song.” by Mauric'* and Sydney; “Little Doi Iv Daydream” and “Lily of Laguna.” ung by Foster Richardson; “The A a 1 gelus was Ringing’’ and “l‘m Tired • of Waiting for You,” sung by ( has Hill; “I hear yon calling me” ami “Rose in the Bud,” violin solo with cinema o gan ace.; “The Holy City’ and “’The Star of Bethlehem.” sung by Barrington Hooper. Price 3 <• each. 1 Obtainable from A. E. KILGOUR. Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer. —Advt. Common ing on the running of whitebait in southern rivers after their appearance on the West Coast, an Oamaru pi ciculturist advances the explanation that their late arrival on the East (’<»as‘ is attributable to the action of the currents (states the “Southland Times”). The first whitebait of the present season showed in large quantities at Westpor . Then! they appeared to work their way down the coast to Greymoutlq round the Bluff, and up the East <’oa>t. finishing , their run at the Waitaki River. This . “route” v. as in keeping with he clir- • rents. In guessing the number of beans in a bot le and similar bazaar competitions tin* Mayor of Auckland. Mr G. Baildon, is not likely, on his own admission to be a prize winner. The difficulty of gauging th ( . quantity of material a- delivered on City! Council jobs number, wa.3 deliver* d on the job but Mr Baildon suspected short measure. The lorry driver was positive that the load was wa being discussed at a meeting of the special investigating committee, and Mr Baildon quote<l an experience in his private capacity as a builder. A load of bricks, stipulated t o be 606 in number, was delivered on the .io > was up t<» specification. “We will count the m,” said Mr Baildon. That was lone and the number was ascertained as b. ing 610. “That carter took the ten odd bricks back”, said the Mayor : mid laughter. November in the eyes of most New Zealanders, signifies the greatest racing month of the year; for is it not then that the N.Z. Cup and the N.Z. Trotting Cup eventuate. Already punters are selecting the “double” winners, ami keen controversy exists as to the merits of the horses engaged. It is only natural, of course, that opinion should be divided as to the ultimate winners; and when the handicapper has <lone his work well, the selection is still harder. On the day the public will make certain horses the favourites, mostly on account of their previous performances. And what better indication could be followed. Speaking of favourites, there is one favourite that has retained its position for many years all on account of its previous pc-formances. No need to ask what it is. It is Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. the Public Favourite, which by virtue of its consistent excellency. has made a reputation uiiMrpassed by any other spirit. Griffen and Smith me the West Coast agents and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm's West port bi a nch. —Advt. At the aunua.l meeting of the Gr’ymouth Motor Cyclo Club on Thursday evening, there was a moderate ailendanc . Mr .1. Sharp presided. The anuuail report and balance-sheet (published) wre adopted. The election of I'Jhcers resulted as follows; —i’resid nt: Mr J. Sharp (re-elected;. VicePresidents: Messrs G. Harwood* J Junies, D. Yai worth, J. Cowan, D. Cowan, Morgan, J. Guy, J. ( rooks, JPerrin, F. W. Bai Hi*. Committee-: Messrs J. McMaster, E. Fairhall. W. ila-nseu, J. Cairn. C. Suedden, C. Neville. S cretaiy: Mr S. Meredith elected). Assistant Secretary: Mr W. Ilalh Club Captain: Mr (.*. Neville; Vice-Captain: Air W. HaZl. Soc;a« Committee: 1). Cowan J. Cowan, C. Neville, E. Fairliall, W. Mason, D Yarworth, with power to ad I. Ti»» subscript io, t for the y ar was fixed : • 5/- men and 2/6 fox ladies. It was decided to make the first run Orwel] Creek qji 8u d:iy. November P-. Messrs Neville aud Mer <dith were ap pointed delegates to the Cycling I

Ciub’s n xt meeting. It was agreed to combine with the Cycl *3ub in the next uuting. “A listen'r” writes: As the cab! i in Saturday’s issue gave som“ particulars of what nu doubt was a great achievement, viz., a ••o iversatioti !>< iwevn Sydney an I New Yqrk a distance of 10,000 miles, a lin‘ or two in connection with what is calle* s duplex telephony tests, between New York and Sydney may be of interest The whole of the f s: could have b on heard in Nelson, am as a matter of fact was heard here on a sh< rt wave set. The occasion to which I lie cabi • refers was the third uf a seri s ul tests, consisting of g- neral conversation ou various matters and tsome mu-ic. New’ York asked the Sydney station “what time it was in Sydney and what the weather was like. 1 ’ Sydney replvd “that it was not yet dark, what you would cal! twilight. The time was one minutu to 7 p.m.. :-nd there had been a thunder storm in Sydney that da*.” New York re plied tha» it was very cold there and il was one minute to 4 in the morning Sydney th n said hti would put 01* tonic music, selections from the stuido dinm r Mrehestra for only 15 minutes* What appeared to be extraordinary uas that, the music from the Sydney orchestra was heard in Nelson from the N w York station. Must of ih talking done during the tests appeared to be done by the Sydney station, wrich tin* New Yorker addressed ns ‘‘Air Farmer ’ and was often heard to sa v “1 S-- 4. 1 s’e ” and occasionally, “I beg your pardon.” These lit } tie details ar.- given as evidence '.hit the teats had been heard in N< a The New York station also stated that at 12 noon East, rn Standard time ou Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridayspecial T.r ..-idea ts were sent t<» SSW. Loudon which are of special interest to business men.