LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 10 December 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Sydney cable states the Australian Workers’ Union proposed to send to Russia a delegation to ascertain the truth about Soviet rule and conditions.

The World’s best Havana Cigars ob tainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve FUe Hotel, Buller Gorge. —Advt.

The members of Court Concord Ancient Order of Foresters are called together to attend the funeral of their late Bro. J. Hayden, this day, at 2.30.

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

The Borough Council has purchased for £5B at Raugiroa Horse Fair a four-year-old draught horse, being one of two which the Council recently decided to procure.

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

The Municipal Library, which has been closed for cleaning during the past week, reopens to-/lay, when, however, the public reading room will be closed for the day for cleaning.

W. A. Stapleton, of Taitersall’s Ho tel, Christchurch, is sufficient guaran tee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch. — Advt.

The Kaliugo, when crossing the bar on Saturday with a full timber cargo, bumped on a silt bank, but after a brief halt, she proceeded on her way.

One bite and you will want mors of Mildei son’s Caramel Cream —the biscuit of genius—l/6 per lb from W. Poucher and Co. —Advt

The Australian warship Melbourne wheih cost £405.000, has been sold foi £25,000 to be scrapped. She saw I.' years ’ service.

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. .* .

It is reported that the Railway Department has decided to make regular use in future of Inangahua coal from the Matchless and Perfection Valley Mines, and has ordered a weekly supply-

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

In the advertisement announcing that Mr Norman Menzies B.D.tS., the well known <1 mtist, was about to practise in Greymouth, it was errouiously stated that the cost of upper and lower sets of teeth, wa? £4/4/-, whereas four guini' as is the actual cost of each set.

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.

The steamer Ihumata left on Saturday evening with a large cargo of timber for Melbourne, her departure being witnessed by a considerable number of people, who noted that the vessel had a definite list, though this doubtless would be soon rectified, as the bunkers were trimmed.

Support local industry by buying a local made Umbrella. G. A. Webster has a special line of Ladies’ and Gents’ Umbrellas made to suit the wet West Coast climate. These Umbrellas are kept in repair, FREE of charge, for 12 months. Prices defy competition. See window display.— G. A. Webster, Umbrella Maker, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

On Saturday at the meeting of the Grey Branch of the N.Z. Educational Institute, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Miss Teresa Greaney, for Laving delivered an address on her observations as to the schools in and about the cities of Sydney and Brisbane. An interview with Miss Greaney on the subject appears in this issue.

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.. 255,305, 37s 6d, 455. 655; Banjo Mandolines, 90s. At A. E. Kilgour, Music Warehouse.

We have just landed our shipment of musical chairs for the Xmas trade which are on view in our show windows, Mafekay Street. You can pay a deposit and have one of these toys 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 hou*e furnishers; sole agents - Advt.

The through train service between Greymouth and Christchurch will run daily (except Sunday) from Wednesday. 19th December, to Saturday, sth January, inclusive. Connections will be made with trains from and to Hokitika, Reefton and Blackball each day except on 25th December there will bo no connection from and to Blackba’l, south of Hokitika, north of Reef ton, and from and to Rewanui. On 22nd ciid 24th December, 2nd and sth January Relief Mail trains will run between Greymouth and Christchurch.

On Saturday morning as well as A u Friday afternoon a school of thß > whales was observed by a number people close to the shore at a p* about half-a-mile south of Stratfofd

and Blair’s South Beach sawmill. Friday two were together, while'the third came closer iu till it because for a short time stranded, but was released by a wave. The larger ones appeared to be between 50 a*nd GO feel in length.

Wonderful presents at special prices: Ladies’ and Children’s Rubber Bathing Caps 10d. 1/-, 1/11, 2/11, 3/9. 4/11; Rubber Bathing Belts in Black. White, Blue, Green. Red 1/-, 1/6, and 1/11 j Ladies’ and Children’s Bathing Costumes 2/11, 3/11. 5/11. We sell for

less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reef ton. —Advt.

Greymouth was plentifully supplied on Saturday with band music. In the afternoon the Junior section of the Municipal Band played a very creditable programme in public, while the senior bandsmen played out in the evening, while the Blackball Pipe Band were again visitors to Greymouth on Saturday. Needless to say the public enjoyed the music very greatly.

The “BELLVUE” 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 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. Waiuta.— Advt.

Have Music in your homes for Christmas.— H.M.V. Portable Gramophone £11; H.M V. 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.

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. Ketelby’s Concert Orchestra; price 5/-. —Obtainable from A. E. KILGOUR, Piano, Lriamophone and Music Dealer. —Advt.

For home consumption or Invalid use Monteith’s Ale bottled by J. D. Wing ham—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; it’s 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.

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, Palmers ton Street, Westport; Mr N. Lawn, Broadway, Reefton. Any umbrellas left with the above agents will have my best care and attention.—Advt.

Present ; brought from every part of the world to the Economy Warehouse. Infants’ Wear Dainty Gowns 1/11 2/11. 3/10, 5/11; Longcloth and Winceyette Petticoats 1/11, 2/10. 3/11 5/6; Bibs and Feeders lOd. 1/-. 1/6, 1/11 and 2/6. Bootees 1/3 and 1/9, Rubber Baby Pants 1/- and 1/6. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Ware house. Grevmouth and Reefton. —Advt.

An installation ceremony will bj held at the Druids’ Hall this evening, when D.P. Bro. Williams, of Hokitika, will instal the following officers: —■ Delegate to Grand Lodge. P.A. Bro. Booth; District President, P.A. Bro. R. J. Barrowman; Auditor, P.D.P. Saunders; A. 0., Bro Hall: V.A., BroR. Tennent; Secretary, P.G.P. Bro. JTennent; Treasurer, P.A. Bro. Barrowman; LG. Bro. Steel; A.D.8., Bros. Grabb and McMaster; V.A.D.8., Bros. Ellery and Rathbun; O.G. Bro. Yor warth; M.C., P-A. Bro. Condon; M.S, P.A. Bro. Herring; Custodian, P.A Bro. McGirr; Pianist, Bro. Yates. In addition to the ordinary business connected with the ceremony, two new members will be balloted for, and after the meeting the usual social gathering will be commenced.

In these modern times, when almost everybody has 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 (he brush.

For full particulars of this wonderful new method of pain’ing and varnishing consult 'he Dispatch Boundary. Greymouth.

The attendance last month at the Grey Main School averaged 560.2, that for the boys being 270.5, and for the girls 289.7. while the roll number at the end of the month was 602. At Blaketown, out of a roll of 128, the average was 115.2 —boys 65.7, and girls 49.5 The Headmaster, Mr Lork-i-ig. reporting to the committee, stated some names had had to be handed to the Truant Officer, while many children had developed the habit of arriving late. The Committee accorded a vote of thanks to Mr Forking, to Mr Williams (assistant) and to Mr Shirlaw (late headmaster), the Chairman stating the proficiency coaching had resulted in practically all pupils being successful, and the results were as good as any yet attained at the school.

The following, culled from an article in “Smith’s Weekly’’ on 41 Racing in the East,’* should be of interest to ' Coasters: At Singapore. Mr Onley, a New Zealander, is Stipendiary Steward. and gave satisfaction that resulted in a recent rise from £l5OO to £2OOO a year.’’ Mr Onley will be remembered l as having occupied the position of 1 judge for the Grey Jockey Club prior r to his departure over twelve months i ago, to Singapore, and was also a well ■ known farmer at Punakaiki.

During the last month Miss L. S. Kennedy, Dental Nurse, treated 73 children at the Grey Main School, anl charted 54. The number of pupils receiving treatment in the Main School is 286, 332 being eligible for treat ment

In Blaketown 50 are being treated, out of 94 eligible, and in Cobden 50 received treatment out of 113 eligible for treatment. The Clinic costs in the neighbourhood of £lO per week to run, and the School Committee are desirous of receiving help from outside Committees receiving dental services. The Committee has received a donation from one parent to indicate appreciation of the dental work done.

Proficiency examination results for Cobden are as follows: State School: — Proficiency: George Burn, James G. Brown, Maurice H. Eatwell, Ernest G. Gilmour, Joseph Marley, Keith R. McLaughlin, Norman J. Sotheran, Albert E. Turley, James E. Willoughby, Marjorie Ball, Jessie B. Gunn. Eileen McIntyre. Frances E. Rowe, Zita M. Sn.ith, Tui Macdonald, Donald Wilson; endorsed competency: Edna Brailsford; competency: Alfred Carter, Net* tie Blyth, Joyce Bright, Margaret For*

syth. Barbara Leach, Beryl Mclntyre, Jean McMillan, Eileen Pike, Molly Long, Eileen Willoughby. Cobden Convent: —Proficiency: Rupert Knox, Joan Raleigh, Margaret Phillips.

Yesterday afternoon, about 3.55 o’clock, an earthquake which, while nowise violent, was exceptionally prolonged, made its presence felt in Greymouth and in other parts of the West Coast. Its duration was more than a minute, but the vibration was moderate, and appeared to be in a north to south direction. No damage locally was caused, and people out of doors in many cases failed to notice the phenomenon. The shock was evidently more severe to the northward, as a. Press Association telegram from Westport states that a heavy earthquake, lasting for about one and a-half minutes, occurred at 3.52 p.m. Houses shook, and some alarm was caused, but. no damage was reported.

The cricket tests between England and Australia are claiming markfyfi at tention 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 .s to take 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 th-, pavilion and there partake of a stimulate ig and refreshing nip of whisky—arc it is more than probable that the brand will be Dewar’s Imperial, the people s Favourite.— Griffen and Smith are the West Coast agents, andi Dewar s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm’s Westport branch.—Advt.

How an audience ean be hoodwinked by a clever artist was demonstrated at Saturday night’s performance of the “New Reveille. “ It h d thus: One of the show’s comedians came out on the stage and started to recite the time-worn “Devil May Care.” After getting through a few lines in fine style, a bored voice came from the body o f the hall: “Arht Give us something fresh!” With a pained expression on his face, the reciter appealed for a fair hearmg, his remarks being greeted with applause, while .one listener even went so far as to make an appeal to put the interjector out. When silenee was restored, the performer again started the recitation. only to be interrupted again: by: "I could do better myself.’” Well, if you ean do better yourself, your place is up here on the stage-. Come up and have a try,” came the retort, amidst hearty applause. But the applause stopped when th o inter- J jeetor took up the challenge, and, in all the glory of a bright red tie., and abbreviated coat and tronsers, clambered up on the stage. Then did the audience realise that the interjector was a part of the item; and silenee reigned for a time.