LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 26 November 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A numerous party of West Coast territorials will be leaving by to-mor-row’s express, en route for Trentham. to attend the training camp there.

Young couples embarking on the sea of matrimony will find it a distinct advantage to buy their furniture at S. Burnett White’s.—Advt.

Cricketers are strongly advised to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitters and place orders for gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements.— Advt.

According to the official organ of the American Labour Ministry, the Monthly Labour Review, the amount of work done per man in blast-furnaces rose from 25 tons in* 1850 to 1257 tons in 1925. During this period the men employed in this industry rose by only 44 per cent., while the production rose more than 7,000 per cent.

French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Roseubuig’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.— A «jvt.

Wonderful reductions in all things musical at The Bristol Piano Company’s Alteration to Premises Sale which is now in progress: Hundreds of parcels of music at 2/6 per parcel. On our Bargain Counter will be found:— Dance Albums, Piano Albums Vocal Albums, Violin Albums, at prices ranging from 6d, 1/-, 1/6 and 2/-. Buy now and. secure best bargains.—The Bristol Piano Coy., Tainui Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve M ; lq Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt.

A Press Association message from Auckland states that special services were held in Presbyterian Churches yesterday, the Moderator of the General Assembly and other prominent visitors preaching. A large missionary demonstration this evening will be broadcast by IYA.

On your way t 0 the Pictures visit the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, for the choicest of English and Colonial Confectionery. Try our O.K. Mixture—2/- per lb.—Advt.

The main streets of Grey mouth were enlivened on Saturday evening by the presence of the Blackball Pipe Band, which played an excellent programme. Dressed in their new kilts, the Band, eighteen strong, looked most pictures que, and the public made a good response towards a collection which was taken in aid of the uniform fund.

Remarkable confession of a Baronet’s wife— she prefers Milderson’s Caramel Creams t 0 oven any imported biscuit—l/6 per lb from Boucher and Co.—Advt.

The Grey mouth Caledonian Society at its annual meeting .elected officers as fellows: Chief, 0. McLean; Secretary, J. Hambleton; Treasurer, I). Tenneut; Committe?. 11. Ogilvie, T. Tarrant, CMiller, T. Tennent, R. T. Bush, N. B. McCallum, H Miller, L. Anderson; Convenor ladies’ Committee, Mrs Pound. The report stated there were 128 financial members (75 ladies and 53 men), while the balance sheet showed a credit of £2O 16/7.

W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch. — Advt.

One bite and you will want more of Milde;son ’s Caramel Cream —the biscuit of geniu s —l/6 per lb from W. Boucher and Co.—Advt.

With the end of China’s civil wars, Chinese merchants are expecting and hoping foy a sharp trade revival, especially in their trade with the United States. Chinese raw materials are finding a steadily increasing market in the United States. With more settled conditions in China’s interior making possible shipment of products to the coast her export trade for 1928 is expected to show an increase over war years. During the first half of 1928 China’s exports to the United States amounted to 76,974,195 dollars. The trade was under adverse conditions. The total for the last half of the year is expected to be greater and with continued peace coming years is expected to show further increases.

Sensational! The Bankrupt Stock of Michael Dowd, Ltd., London, bought at 10/- in the pound. Great Clearing Sale Begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Look out for big price list. See the win* dows. “We Sell Fe- Less,” Thorpy’s Ltd., Economy Warehouse, Greymoutb. and Reefton. —Advt.

Summer. Picnics, and all those pleasurable outings. Summertime brings the sweet strains of music . Guitars, 79s 6d. 90s, 955; Violins, 50s. 90s, 150 s; Concertinas 57s 6d, 60s; Accordeons, 22s 6d, 255,’ 30s, 37s 6d, 455, 655; Banjo Mandolines. 90s. At A. E. Kilgour, Music Warehouse.

People have various reasons for choosing floating homes, says a writer in the London Daily Chronicle. That of Mr Ernest Sowerbutts, who has cured himself of war-time “nerves” by seven years peaceful residence in a 14 foot boat at Newport, 1.0.W.. seems as good as and. Mr Percy F. Westerman, who has written a number of exciting sea stories, probably finds that his home in a small vessel moored in a South Coast creek helps along the “atmosphere” and there was a refreshing freedom from parliamentary custom about the decision of an M.P. to live in a yacht anchored off the terrace at Westminster. Some years ag 0 we heard a really romantic story of a millionaire recluse who lived in a moored yacht on the East Coast. And there must be plenty of pretty little homes on barges —pretty, because of the resident bargee’s wellknown fondness for flowers.

Bankrupt Stock Sale.— Special big variety Men’s Fancy Socks, lOd, 1/11. 2/10, 3/11 pair. Mj n’s Summer Singlets, short sleeves only, 1/- and 2/6. Choice selection Wid J-end Ties, 1/6, 2/6, 3/11. We sell for less. —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reeftori.

G. A. Webster, Umbrella maker and repairer. Mawhera Quay, Greymouth, aas much pleasure in informing the public that he has opened the following agencies to represent his business in the different districts:— Miss Holmes, Confectioner, Revell Street, Hokitika; Miss Hodgeson, Confectioner, Palmerston Street, Westport; Mr N. Lawn, Broadway, Reefton. Any umbrellas left with the above agents will have my best care and attention.—Advt.

The Canterbury Education Board has approved a plan for three extra looms at the Greymouth Main School, and will submit to the Education Department a request for a grant for the work. The Board has also decided to provide £25 towards the cost (£150) of a hot water system at Blaketown School, the local Board providing a imilar amount and the Education Department the remainder. The Department has advised the Board that this school should be remodelled in accordance with its original plan.

Bankrupt Stock Sale of Wearing Apparel, Underclothing, Household Drapery. begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Sensational bargains. Your great chance to buy your new summer goods and Xmas presents at half usual prices. “We Sell For Less,” Thorpv’s Ltd., Economy Warchous, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

The West Coast Sounds region may yet become’ a big factor in Dominion affairs. Sir Douglas Mawson recentlv stated at Wellington that a scheme costing £1,000,000 to develop the re gion, generating cheap hydro power, would be subscribed for by English capitalists, and his investigations in England would form the subject of a report to th? promoters. At Milford Sound the new hostel will next Sat urday be handed over by.the contractor, Mr J .Hart.

Apron and Overall Specials at ?. ink rupt §tock Sale. 30 doz. ladies 'Cretonne and Gingham Aprons, 1/8; 20 dozen Ladies’ Fancy Gingham and CambricOveralls and Short Sleeve Dresses—wonderful value< 3/4. We soil for less. Th'oijpy’s Economy Wareh' use, Grcymouth and Reef ton.

The Canterbury Education Board at last meeting decided that letters should be written to the teachers at the Mikonui and Upper Koiterangi Schools, expressing the Board’s appreciation of the excellent work in nature study being carried out at the former school, and the outdoor work being | conducted at Upper Koiterangi.

We offer unequalled value in all the most artistic designs in furniture, carpets, hall carpet runners, linoleums, curtains, cushions and all house furnishings at our new two storey Showrooms, Mackay Street. Greymouth, covering half an acre of floor space. The prices offer the finest chance to you to save money that has occurred for a very long time; further we guarantee our workmanshipquality of our goods, give you service, and supply direct from our own factory. We invite you to come and inspect our stocks and warrant to give you satisfaction. Harley and Co., Ltd.. Complete House Furnishers. New Showrooms, Mackay Street. Grey mouth.

Here are a few of the wonderful bargains obtainable -at The Bristol Piano Coy’s gigantic sale, which is now in progress. Brinsmead Piano, No. 22929, sale price 35 guineas: also a very fine Broad wood White Piano, No. 27926, sale price 45 guineas. These splendid instruments may be pur 'chased for cash, or advantage may be taken of our easy time payment system Call early and secure your bargain.—The Bristol Piano Coy., Tainui Street, Greymouth.—Advt.

Tor home consumption or Invalid uae Monteith’s Ale bottled by J. D. Wingham—is equal to best English; it is 8 sediment beer, naturally conditioned, and put up in Pints as well as Quar s. Another line which is equal to Hennessey’s is “Merlett’s” Three Star Cognac, bottled in ’Charente, 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. Winghlaa, Mackay Street. —Advt.

Not everybody in the huge crowd that spread out in front of the Auckland Star’s Fort Street entrance on election night was there with the sole intention of finding out who was going to run this great and glorious country for the next three years. Two women who had obtained benzine boxes on iwhich to' sit—for it was hard work standing there for three or four hours — once got up in the excitement of the moment when the wife of one of the defeated candidates, speaking from the Star window, rushed out and embraced him. When the thrill of the moment had subsided, the women turned round to resume their box seats, but in the meantime a‘ youngster who was more shrewd than honest had picked them up and run away and sold them to two other women who were ready to drop with fatigue, keenly interested though they were in the screen and loud speaker.

£5O reduction! This has been made on a. beautiful “His Master’s Voice” gramophone, “Console” model. This magnificent instrument is obtainable

at the gigantic sale which is now in progress at The Bristol Piano Company’s premises, Tainui Street. Greymouth. The original price of this gramophone was £95. It has now been written down to £45. Di not delay first come, first served. —Advt.

The “BELLVUE” Co-operative Party’s Screened Nuts are sold by dealers in Grevmouth and delivered at 2/9 a bag ‘ or 16/- for six bags. “BELLVUE” coal has no equal amongst Grey—Point Elizabeth coals for household purposes. When the Screened Nuts are properly used they excel any other coal. Wholesale from J. D. Lynch, or . H. Rose, phone 96; or retail from P. McEnaney, Blaketown; also T. Broderick; Waiuta. — Advt.

A terrific explosion was heard over the whole of the Hauraki Peninsula, including the town of Coromandel, on Saturday evening (says the “New Zealand Herald”). Mrs E. A. Florance, the postmistress at Port Charles, says that between 8 and 10 p.m. there wa • a very brilliant flash of light, which lit up the whole place, followed a few seconds later by a terrific explosion which awakened everyone in the neighbourhood. It shook the houses and rattled the windows. Another resident says he saw a bright flash of light travelling through the sky at a tremendous speed in a northwesterly direction just before the explosion occurred, somewhere between Great Britain Island and Port Charles. The local theory is that the phenomenon was occasioned by the falling of a meteor of unusual size and brilliance.

Opportunities come to all, but many fail to grasp them. Here is an opportunity for the right person. Messrs Griffen and Smith. Wholesale Wine and Spirit merchants. Greymouth and Westport, have for sale a country hotel in a splendid district and the business is most satisfactory. The proposition is a walk-in-walk-out one. Take heed and see Messrs Griffin & Smith at your earliest convenience.

Just imagine—a beautiful High Top —with mirror—Bell Organ, in perfect condition, for the sum of 17 guineas. This splendid instrument may be pur-

chased at The Bristol Piano Coy’s re modelling of premises sale, which is now in progress. Do not let this opportunity to secure a real bargain pass. Make your purchase at once. —The Bristol Piano Company, Tainui Street. Grevmouth. —Advt.

The cricket tests between England and Australia are claiming marked attention and the issue is being keenly awaited, not only in the two countries represented, but also in New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies. The ambition of every true cricketer is to Ake. part in a test match, and the men who will be playing for the “Ashes” are among the best in the world. After a long day’s fielding under the trying heat of an Australian sun, it is highly probable that the batsmen and fieldsmen will retreat to the pavilion and there partake of a stimulaf ig and refreshing nip of whisky — am. it is more than probable that the brand will be Dewar’s Imperial, the people’s Favourite.—Griffen and Smith arc the West Coast agents, and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm’s Westport branch. —Advt.

We have just landed our shipment of musical chairs for the Xmas trade which are on view in our show windows, Mackay Street. You can pay a deposit and have one of these toy? put aside till Santa Claus arrives. They are the ideal presents for the children at prices within the reach of all pockets. Harley and Co. Ltd., complete house furnishers; sole agentsAdvt.

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting at Reefton of the West Coast Firn Brigades’ Association: President, Captain Coxall (Reefton); Vice-Presidents, Messrs Gilmour (Cobden), Williams (Hokitika), McEnaney (Kumara); Treasurer, P. Deere; Secretary, J. G. Watson; Trustee, A. White. The delegates present were President Curtis (Westport), P-P. McFarlane (Kumara). P.P. McKendry (Westport P.P. White (Greyniouth); Vice-Presidents, Messrs Williams (Hokitika), Gilmour (Cobden), Coxall (Reefton); delegates. Simpson (Westport), Harris (Denniston), Mclntosh (Greymouth), Shultz 1 (Cobden), Ross (Hokitika), McEnaney l (Kumara), Higgins (Denniston), Lawry (ReCfton).

Useful Gifts for Boys:— The latest improved Meccano Sets 5/-, 7/6, 14/6, 23/6, 37/6, to 105/; Hornby trains 15/-, 17/6, 25/-, 27/-, 30/-, 35/-, to 65/-: vouths’ cricket sets, 5/6, 10/6, 13/6. *l7/6, 25/, to 37/6; youths- bats 3/6, 5/6/9/6, 12/6, 17/6, to 25/-; cricket balls 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 4/6, to 10/6; pencil sets 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, .o 7/6; watches 7/6. 9/6, and 12/6. Scout knives 1/to 3/6. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Mawhera Quay, the warehouse for ‘Gifts and Prizes.—Advt.

The Greyniouth United Cycling Club held their fourth run of the season yesterday, nearly thirty members taking part* The destination was tho Ku mara beach, where a long-looked for cricket match against the Motor Cycle Chib was played, the pedal cyclists proving superior. All told there were between sixty and seventy person? on the- ground. Another run. with a return match, is being looked foi #4.<l tc with enrhusiarm. Next Sunday, the racing members of the Club will he having a dty to themselves, and will take on a long training ride, with a view to getting in trim for the cycle races on the evening of the 7th of December, whilst on the following Svilday it is probable that a trip to Mt. Davey will be tackled.

Have Music in your homes for Christmas. — H.M.V. Portable Gramophone -£I1; H.MV. Table Models £l3 10/-, £l7. and £25; H.M.V. Upright Grand £39, £52/10/-; Pianos, £76, £B6, £ll6. The latest Gourlay Piano Player £136. Easy terms arranged.—A. E. Kilgour, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Probably the first letters sent to New Zealand from Amsterdamt by air mail via Batavia (Java) were received recently by a V ellington - resident. Mr A. Van Rooijen. from his people in Holland. By the fast steamers it takes twenty-fou r days for letters to reach Batavia from Amsterdam, but those sent to Mr Van Rooijen arrived in Weltevreden, near Batavia, eleven days after they were po c ted in Amsterdam —a difference of thirteen days. From Batavia’ they were posted in Amsterdam — a difference of thirteen days. From Batavia they were dispatched to New Zealand via Australia. On the letters is a post-office stamp. “Per Luchtpost” (in Dutch) and “Par Avion” (in French), which indicates that they are to be forwarded by air mail. As is only to be expected, one has Ho pay for this very much more speedy trans-

inis?ion of mail matter. It cost Mr Van Rooijen’s relatives 2/6 extra on each of the two letters sent to him by ai r mail, and eightpence extra on a postcard.

Did you ever smoke toasted tobacco? If so you will know how the toasting process improves the flavour. It is delicious. Coffee-berries and tealeaves are roasted, otherwise no one would care to drink tea or coffee. Well, the same treatment is found to answer equally well with tobacco. Test this for yourself. The locally manufactured tobacco is now prepared in that way. The result is astonishingl Select a brand to suit your palate in regard to strength. either Riverhead Gold, the mildest of all, or Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog), of- medium strength; or if you prefer a fuller body take Cut Plug No. 10.. the Bullhead label. The very first whiff will tell you that you are in for a superior article quite out of the common. You never get that same pleasant aroma with any of the ordinary tobaccos. And so sm’ooth and mellow, with their small percentage of nicotine, these brands may be smoked with perfect immunity, and are recommended by experts and medical authorities.

Popular Zonophone Records for November: —“Tea Leave.*” and “Sing me to Sleep with a Twilight Song.” by Maurice and Sydney; “Little Dolly Daydream” and “Lily of Laguna,” sung by Foster Richardson; “The Augelus was Ringing” and “I’m Tired of Waiting for You,” sung by Chas. Hill; “I hear you calling me” and “Rose in the Bud,” violin solo with cinema organ acc.; “The Holy City” and “The Star of Bethlehem,” sung by Barrington Hooper. Price 3/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. KILGOUR, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer. —Advt.

In these modern times, when almost everybody a car, and those who haven’t one are going to get one, it is not surprising that there should be a quest for a better means of keeping up the appearance.of the vehicles. The old method of applying paint and varnish has caused dissatisfaction with many from the owners of the lordly Rolls-Royce type to the humble and serviceable Ford. In consequence of this, various experiments have been made to find a better way, and as a result the wonderful Duco process has been evolved. Duco was not on the market long before its value was appreciated. and in the cities it gave a fatal knock-out to the old system of the brush.

For full particulars of this wonderful new method of pain‘ing and varnishing consult the Dispatch Foundary, Greymouth.

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” and “Whisper Sweet and Whisper Low.” foxtrots; “Rosette” and “Was it a Dream.” waltzes; price 4/each; “Abide with me” and “God shall wipe away all tears,” sung by Clara Butt; price 10/-; “The Sanctuary of the Heart” (Ketelby), parts 1 and 2. played by A. W. Ketelbv’a Concert Orchestra; price 5/-. —Obtainable from A. E. KILGOUR, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer.—Advt. MINSONS CUTLERY OFFERS.

Genuine Sheffield bread knife, turned handle, serrated edge, a marvellous cutter. 1/6, postage 2d. Three piece set of carvers, white handle, stainless, 8/11. Postage Bd.— Minsons, Christchurch.