LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 11 December 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A grand concert will be given in Bell Hill Hall on Friday next. 14111 inst. Aii excellent programme has been arranged, and a full hall is assured.-

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

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

Today’s stock train for the Addington market will comprise six trucks 01 cattle and one double-decker truck of lambs. 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. French. Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenbutg’s Twelve Mile Hotels Buller Gorge.— Advt. Unemployment is showing signs of a decrease locally, and iiv e names are all that remain now on the books of the Labour Bureau. One bite and you will want more of Mildeison 's Caramel Cream—the biscuit of geniu*—l/6 per lb from W. Boucher and Co.—Advt Remarkable confession of a Baro net’s wife— she prefers Milderson’s Caramel Creams t 0 even any imported biscuit—l/6 per lb from Boucher and Jo.—Advt. _ 4 Albert H. Si check, for failure to at tend military training was yesterdav ordered to pay costs am-unting t? 10/- at the Magistrate’s v'.uit yes terday., and William Ditman -oj a sinii (ar breach was fined 5/- and costs 10/-. On your way t 0 the Pictures visn 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. Young couples embarking on the sea of matrimony will find it a distinct advantage to buy their furniture at S. Burnett White’s.—Advt. During about; -twenty-four hours from midnight Saturday to midnight on Sunday, 3.63 inches of rain fdl in New Plymouth (says a press me-; sage), and was apparently general ov«*r Taranaki, greatly relieving farmers, who were beginning to fear a repetition of last sumnnr’s drought.

At tlir Alagist rate’s Court yesterday, twenty-three first offenders caught on licensed ‘prcniis|es after statutory hours were each convicted and ordered to pay costs 10/-. and two second offenders were convicted and fined £1 and costs 10/-.

Summer. Picnics, and all those pleasurable outings. Summertime brings the sweet strains of music . Guitars, 79s 6(1. 90s, 955; Violins, 50s. 90s, 150 s; Concertinas. 57s 6d, 60s; Aceordeons, 22s 6d. 255, 30s, 37s 6d, 455. 655; Banjo Mandolines, 90s. At A. E. Kilgour, Music Warehouse.

The “New Reveille,” which is gaining in popularity with each perform ance, will this evening stage a programme comprising no fewer than twenty-eight items.

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 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 hous*© furnishers; sole agents - Advt.

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.

There .is no safci /or better investment to-day than real estate. West Coast residents visiting the Empire City for your Christmas Holidays <an make the trip a lucrative one by consulting John Carroll, late of Reef ton. and secure one of his numerous city properties, which are rapidly increasing in value.

Wonderful presents at special prices: Ladies’ and Children’s Rubber Bath big Caps lOd, 1/-, 1/11, 2/11. 3/9. 4/11; Rubber Bathing Belts in Black. White, Blue. Green, Red 1/-, 1/6, and 1/11; Ladies’ and Children’s Bathing Costumes 2/11. 3/11, 5/11. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

Epidemics of a serious nature, one of influenza, and the other of typhoid, are reported by cable from Queensland. In the Cloncurry district, North Queensland, nearly every home is affected with typhoid, and two deaths arc recorded, while other cases in hospital are serious. The influenza is pre valent in Charlesville and Adavale districts. Unbearable heat is intensifying the danger.

Popular Columbia Records: ‘"Two Black Crows,” Parts j. 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 b\ 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, Gramophone and Music Dealer. —Advt.

Have Music in your homes for Christmas. — H.M.V. Portable Gramophone £11; H.MV. Table Models £l3 10/-, £l7, and £25; H.M.V. Upright Grand £39, £52/10/-; Pianos, £76, £B6, £ll6. The latest Gourlay Playe T £136. Easy terms arranged.—A. E. Kilgour, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay. —Advt. Presents 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. 3/115/6; Bibs and Feeders lOd, 1/-. 1/6, 1/11 and 2/6. Bootees 1/3 f.nd 1/9, Rubber Baby Pants 1/- and 1/6. We sell for less. Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse. Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt. Unusually loud detonations yesterday accompanied the blasting operations at Cobden Quarry, but the charges used were no larger than ordinarily, the extra volume of sound being due chiefly to atmospheric conditions The toe of the hill, however, is being steadily diminished, and the stone continues. to be of good quality. G. A. Webster, Umbrella maker and repairer, Mawhera Quay, Greymoutn 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.

Charged with being on the licensed premises in Greymouth after legal hours on 24th November last., a first offender, yesterdav advanced the ex-

cuse at the Magistrate’s Court, that he had gone there to procure some bra ndv for his mother who was seri

ously ill. Sergeant Smythe stated tha‘ he had made inquiries and found that it was perfectly true that the defend ant’s mother had been ill. The Magi strate, in convicting defendant without penalty, reminded him that he should have obtained authority to get the brandy. 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: it’s good to have in the house in winter. Then, of course, good old Whit? Horse, the “Spirit of the Age.” AH obtainable from J. D. Wingham, Mackay Street. —Advt. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, on the information of the Traffic In spcctor. 11. G. Weaver, Abraham A vine and Jack Brown, for cutting a corner on their bicycles, were each fined 5/ and 10/- costs. J. R. Symes for rid ing a motorcycle without having a li cense for fame. and with not having registered number plates, was fine 5/- and 12/- costs, on each charge; F. J. Thompson, for leaving a hors and vehicle unattended, wa* fined 10/and 10, - costs. Nothing succeeds like good service. Many people who purchased Parlophone and Vocalion Gramophone Records from me at E. Friedlander’s auction sale told their friends of the great value and satisfaction. I have landed another 1000 which are being sold ?t auction prices for cash only, viz: seven twelve-inch for 20/-; ten ten-inch for one pound; all beautiful selections; on sale this week only. —J. D. LYNCH. Auctioneer, Greenhill’s Buildings.— Advt.

A press wire states that Ashburton has emerged from a drought lasting for a quarter of a century. The wire says:—Ashburton today possesses a

bar for the sab* of liquor, the Ashburton Club and AI.S.A. having opened one in consequence of the changed conditions resulting from the constitution of Mnl Canterbury electorate. The

club has yearly paid the annual fee on its charter, thus keeping it alive, in anticipation of “wet” conditions. The membership of the club is limited to six hundred.

Tho cricket tests between England and Australia are claiming marked 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 Is 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 lender 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 stimuI at’ ig and refreshing nip of whisky—art 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, and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm’s Westport branch. —Advt.

At the Juvenile Court. Greymouth, yesterday. two youths, 18 and 20 years of age, were charged with having unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16 years. Evidence was given by the girl and her father. Mr W. J. Joyce appeared for the accused, who plea-led not guilty, reserved their defence, and were committed for trial at the next sitting of tho Supreme Court at Greymouth. Bail, which was forthcoming, was fixed at £l9O each with two sureties o f or one of €lon each. 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 sore 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, and acts straight away, and if taken in time a few doses will effect a cure. It is. sold by Parkinson and Co. in bottles 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 Blaketown Football Club on Friday evening will hold another of their popular long night dances, this date being the anniversary of the opening of the Blaketown Hall, and the Hall Committee have therefore arranged with the Club for the function in orde* to commemorate the occasion in a fit ting way. This being the last occasion this year on which the footballers are to be the hosts at a dance, they are making an extra effort to entertain their patrons, and have engaged a full orchestra to provide the latest of jazz music, while the supper in the handof the Blaketown Ladies’ Committer will leave nothing wanting, and the Club therefore are confident this dance will prove the most enjoyable of all which they have held during the year.