LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 12 December 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Borough workmen are at present renewing the kerbing in Guinness Street on the southern side, opposite the Post Office.

The World’s best Havana Cigars ob tain able at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve wile Hotel. Buller Gorge.—Advt. The Greymouth Fite Board last evening voted the customary grant of £5 for Christmas eheer for the members of the Fire Brigade. French. Italian, Spanish and Portoguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Lsenbu.fe’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. —Advt. Mr J. L. Bourke, of Marsden Road, ■•las secured the leasehold of the Crown Lands property at Boddytown, recently occupied by Mr E. Fairhall. Cricketers ar e strongly advisedto call at Bennington s S P ort “ ‘nd and place orders for gear. Don t sen out of town for your requirements.— Advt.

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

The suggestion is put forward at Charleston that a road be constructed fro mthat locality into the Grey Valley, it being considered that it would open up gold-bearing country.

One bite and you will want more of Mildeison’s Caramel Cream —the bis cuit of geniu-"—1/6 per lb from W. Poucher and Co. —Advt

Quite a good catch of flounder, gurnard, and other fish was yesterday obtained in the roadstead by Mr Hill’s fishing launch, and on its return there was a good demand for the fish at the wharf.

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

It is understood that authority to provide work for local unemployed immediately has been received by the Public Works authorities, and it isT"expected that a further number of men will be put on the coastal road.

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.

Christmas and holiday wearables and novelties —an immense supply—have opened up at Gibbard’s Mail Order House, Westport, and a special price list is inserted in this issue; also a Xmas circular has been sent out, and can be had on request, extending hearty greetings to all.

Summer, Picnics, and all those pleasurable outings. Summertime brings the sweet strains of music . Guitars, 79s 6d. 90s, 955; Violins, 50s. 90s, 150 s; s7s 6d, 60s; Accordeons, 22s 6d- 255, 30s, 37s 6d, 455, 655; Banjo Mandolines, 90s. At A. E. Kilgour, Music Warehouse.

Popular Columbia Records: “'Two Black Crows,” Parts i to 8 by Moran and Mack; 4 ‘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 IQ/-; “The Sanctuary qf the Heart” (Ketelby), parts 1 and 2. played by A. W. Ketelby’s Concert Orchestra; price a/-- —Obtainable from A. E. KILGOUR, Piano, gramophone and Music Dealer—Advt.

Out of the 180 miners who lost their unemployment at the Blackball mine some time ago, when the company dispensed with the single men, there are between forty and fifty still idle. It is hoped that a number of these will now be absorbed on public works such as the coastal road. The men have meantime been assisted by the West Coast Miners’ Unions. W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersall’s Hotel. Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch. — Advt.

The best scores in the third match of the local Defence Rifle Club for Gilbert Bros’ trophy at the 300, 500 and 600 yards ranges were: H. Turtill (hep 24) 100, T. Garth (10) 93. W. Garth (4) 90, F. Sotheran (5) 89, Y. Bell (8) 88, J. McKay (2) 84. C. Richardson (3) 82, G. Richardson (7) 77. The handicaps for the fourth competition are: J. McKay 2, C. Richardson 3, W. Garth 4, A. Beer 6, G. Richardson 7, Y. Bell 8, T. Groom in, T. Garth 10, G. Roberts 10, C. Murphy 16. H. Higgins 18, H. Turtill 19, M. Garth 24.

Wonderful presents at special prices: Ladies’ and Children’s Rubber Bath ing 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.

We have just landed our shipment of musical chairs for the Xmas trade which are on view in our show win-: dows, 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 house furnishers; sole agents — Advt.

Candidates so far definitely announced for the Grey County Council bye-election on December 28 to fill the vacancy for the Blackball riding due to the death of Cr J. P. Irvine are Messrs W. Balderstone (Blackball) and D. Burt (Brunner Blackball road). It is understood Messrs J. Mulcare (Ngahere) and D. Kidd (Atarau) are likely candidates also. Nominations close on Saturday at noon.

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 Piano Player £136. Easy terms arranged.—A. E. Kilgour, Gramophone and Music Deal er, Mawhera Quay. —Advt. G. A. Webster, Umbrella maker and repairer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouta. 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.

The deviation on the railway lint at the Brunner Collieries Mine, Walls end, to give room for the company’bins has been completed by the Rail way Department, and the old lines an now being removed. Room for tht bins is also being provided by a cutting in the hillside, and their erection will be undertaken early in the New Year The Company are also preparing for production by the construction of mine tubs near the shaft.

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 Win ceyette 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, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

“What are they doing to Tainui Street?” queried the Chairman of the Fire Board (Mr Jesse Steer) at last evening’s meeting when the Borough Council ’s inclusion of a proposal in its loan scheme for larger water mains was mentioned. “Oh,” said Cr McGinley, “they are grading the road at the crossing and removing a bump, but the Council is not footing the bill. The Railway Department is paying for it. ’ ’

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.

The commodious new accommodation house which Messrs Sullivan Bros, have erected at Weheka, South Westland, is to be opened on Saturday, 29th inst. This should prove a popular resort for the future, and should mean a great increase in the number of visitors to the Fox Glacier, which is quite as accessible as the Franz Josef, and is easier to negotiate in the initial stages. Messrs Sullivan Bros have spared no expense in fitting up the new accommodation house, which is electrically lighted, and provided with every modern convenience. The early reconstruction of the Waikukupa River bridge and the improvement of roadin g facilities south of that point should attract an increasing flow of tourist traffic to the glacial region. It . is expected that the visitors this season to South Westland will in large numbers extend their trips as far as the Fox Glacier.

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, i Another line which is equal to Heninessey’s is “Morlett’s” Three Star Cognac, bottled in Cha rente, 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.

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.

Several works are now being put in hand in the Grey County, including the improvement of the level crossing near Kamaka at Spring Creek, where a fatal collision occurred a couple ot years ago. The jCounty Council is calling tenders for the erection of Clear Creek bridge, the amount available for which is £3OO. The contractor, Mr C. Rodgers, has commenced forming tha approaches of Crooked River bridge. He has just completed a contract to deviate the road near the Arnold bridge so as to eliminate a sharp turn. The County staff is improving a dangerous turn of the road near the”railway bridge at this side of Stillwater. Between Wallsend and Dobson, the road has been widened, whilst the Council is about to expend £9OO in widening and improving the road between Paroa and Teremakau. The erection of a half-bridge and slip protection. work on Omoto Road is abeut to be started by Mr J. Drake, the contractor.

The 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 under the trying heat of an Australian sun, it is highly probable that the batsmen and fieldsmen will retreat to tha, pavilion and there partake of a stimulati'ig and refreshing nip of whisky—arc it is more than probable that the bx'and 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 '»ranch.—Advt. Anti-tobaccoites are wont to say hard things about smoking. Tobacco may have its faults, but its virtues should not be overlooked. Smoking assists digestion; it is also a. great preservative of the teeth and a destroyer of the harmful germs which in fest all people’s mouths, while its soothing and tranquilising effects in times of mental stress, worry or exerrion are well known to all smokers. But the quality should be good. Brands full of nicotine (like many of the imported brands) are best avoided. Our own New Zealand-grown tobaccos contain comparatively little nicotine and may consequently be smoked freely without injurious results, while owing to the leaf being toasted in the process of manufacture (quite a novel idea> they are remarkable for flavour and fragrance. The popular brands are “Riverhead Gold,” aromatic; “Naw Out” (Bulldog), medium: and “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bullshead), full strength. The demand for these goods Is growing so rapidly that the New Zealand tobacco industrv is assuredly destined to become of the first importance.—33.

In these modern times, when almost everybody has a ear, and those who haven’t one are going to get one, it is not surprising that there should bea 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 beer 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 painting and var - ishing consult the Dispatch Foundary. . Greymouth. J* I