LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 14 December 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Among the diphtheria casei last week recorded on the West Coast, four from Omoto were taken to the Hospital. where one proved fatal, but no further case has been reported this week.

One bite and yon will want more □f Mildei son’s Caramel Cream —the biscuit of genius—l/o per lb from W. Boucher and Co. —Advt

A press wire states that the total pay out for the first Auckland wool sale on November 26th and 27th was £495,876 for 21.991 bales sold (22.267 offered). The bale average was £22 Ils. and average per pound 15.64 d.

French. Italian, Spanish and Porto guese Wines are obtainable at Bib Rosenhuig’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.— A dvt.

From the Municipal Library there were 1865 books issued during the past month, and forty tickets were issued to new subscribers, while twenty new books were added to the Library.

Remarkable confession or a Baro net’s wife— she prefers Milderson’f Caramel Creams to even any imported biscuit—l/6 per lb from Boucher and Co.—Advt.

The earthquake of Sunday last was felt in the Nelson district at Moutere where a great rumbling noise preceded the shock, which dislodged several ar tides from pantry shelves.

Cricketers ar o 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 Nelson Power Board Committee lias received word from Messrs Atmore and Black that the new report on the Gowan River hydro-electric scheme is not likelv to be available before Janu

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

Among the increases in licenses is •ued by the Christchurch City Counci in 1927-28. compared with 1926-27, if that of licenses for hairdressers’ sal oons from 88 to 111. There was alsc a jump in the number of second-ham dealers’ licenses from 61 to 125.

On vour way to the Pictures visn the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street for the choicest of English and Col onial Confectionery. Try our O.K. Mix ture —2/- per lb. —Advt.

The contract for additions ami al terations to the Greymouth Post Offic< has been let to Mr C. Calvert, o Christchurch, out of five tenderers, anc the work is expected to be startec next month.

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

The number of animals slaughtered Lf the Greymouth Abattoir during the past month was 621. comprising 352 sheep. 64 lambs, 144 bullocks, 21 cows i,9 calves and 18 pigs. One bullock and one cow were condemned. The fees totalled £93 5s lid.

Four areas of bush land in Canter bury, aggregating 7660 acres, hav< been taken for the purposes of State forests (says a Canterbury exchange). The areas are in the Oxford. Wairaki. Hawkins and Rolleston survey dis tricts.

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

A rare sight in New Zealand is that' of a white starling. Such a bird is t'v be seen on an Auckland farm. The bird, a young but full-grown one, is still following its parents, who are feeding it.

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.

Hundreds of eels that climbed on the bank of the Wanganui River on Monday, near the Aramoho Bridge when the tide was out were a source of in terest to many people was passed in the vicinity (reports the Wanganui Chronicle). The presence of a sewer outlet nearby explained their behavi our.

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.

Owners are reminded that nominations for the Tnangahua Trotting Club’s Annual Meeting close with the Secretary, Box 62. Reef ton, to-morrow (Saturday), 15th inst, at 9 p.m. The Club have substantially increased their takes by £2OO. making a total of £9OO and a first-class meeting is anticipated

Attention of the public is drawn to Mr G. A. Webster’s umbrella advertisement appearing daily in this paper. Mr Webster has in stock Ladies Gents and Children’s unmbrcllas of every description—and everyone manufactured locally in Greymouth. West Coasters —Atteution I Support local industry.

The trade balance of New Zealand for the past eleven months is a favourable one to the extent of over t<n millions sterling- The imports totalled £41,463 657, and exports £51,805 163, compared with £40.833,748 and £43,097870 respectively for the corresponding period of 1927. Imports during Nov ember. 1928, amounted to £4,748 374 and exports £3,359,533. compared with £3564,474 and £2.837,875 in November last year.

Mr R. Irwin, of Granity, has writ- | ten to Mr 11. E. Holland, M.P. with- . : drawing the imputation contained in a question asked by him (Mr Irwin) during Mr Holland’s recent meeting < at that place, relating to Mr R. < Semp'.e and expressing regret for having put the question. 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. Work for two hundred of the unem ployed is being provided for a fortnight at Christchurch by ths City Council, with the grant of £2OOO from the Government. The selection is being made by the Labour Department with preference for men with depend nts ,and the work should help to tide them over the Christmas period. G. A. Webster, Umbrella maker and repairer, Mawhera Quay, aas much pleasure in informing the public that he has opened the follow ing 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. Mr D. Kidd, of Atarau, was to-day nominated as representative of the Brunnerton Riding on the Grey County t Council, rendered vacant by the death . of Mr James Patterson Irvine. Mr I Kidd has been a resident of the Brun- - nerton district for 30 years, and is conversant with every requirement of the locality.

Have Music in your homes for Christmas. — H.M.V. Portable Gramo phone £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.

The programmes of the Greymouth Jockey Club will in future include a now trophy, the Kettle Memorial Cup. Mrs W. R. Kettle and family having intimated their intention oi donating a cup every year to the Chib which is grateful to the donors for their generosity, and for the opportunity so fittingly to eommt morate one of the foundation members of the Club.

Popular Columbia Records: ‘ Tw< Black Crows,” Parts ; to 8 by Moran and Mack; li 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; “Rolette” 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), part' 1 and 2, played by A. W. Ketelby > Concert Orchestra; price 5/-. —Obtain able from A. E. KILGOUR, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer. —Advt.

There have been several definitions of a “wowser,” but a new one wa given at the Auckland Hospital Board office last week, when a man who smelt strongly of drink was told that no man who could afford to drink was eligible for charitable aid, replied that he was not a hard drinker, but just took enough “pipiro” to keep him from being a wowser. He could not stand the name, and did not want it applied to himself.

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 eeyette 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 h®use. Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

At St Mary’s Convent Kindergarten yesterday the annual distribution of prizes were made by the Rev Father A. Gregory. The schoolroom was decorated for the occasion, and there was a verv elegant display of the pupils’ colour work in raffia silk, modelling weaving and painting. Miss Moira Clarke won the first attendance prize, having only missed one half-day for the year. The list of prize winners i as follows: Thomas and Edmund Dennehy, Peter Daly. Kim Williams. Tim McCarthy, John and Jerry Chunn, Patrick and Gavin Dore. Bonnie Clarke Eugene Nelson, Hugh McDonnell. Heather Louisson. Moira Clarke, Joan Joyce, Joan Walker, Marie Casey. Ailsa Heaphy. Zoe Armstrong. Vonnie McDonnell, Noreen Kennedy, Joan Sweetman. Eileen Hamilton. Mora McGrath.

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 the children at prices within the reach of all pockets. Harley and Co. Ltd., complete hou**c furnishers; sole a‘routsAdvt.

Building permits issUvu in Greymouth during the month of November were of a total value of £4630, of which amount £4275 was the value of eight dwellings. Permits issued between November 19th and the Bth inst were as follows: 11. Ryan (dwelling). Marsden Road; J. Bertram (shed). Marsden Road; R. Ackland (dwelling). Marsden Road); J. Mann (garage), Shakespeare Street; Molloy and O’Neill (dwelling), Doyle Street; S. Compton (garage).. Guinness Street; O. Cameron (fowlhouse). Murray Street; W. Hamilton (dwelling), Preston Road; G. Patterson (dwelling). Nelson Street. Nine additional water services were laid on last month.

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 White Horse, the “Spirit of the Age.” All obtainable from J. D. Wingham, Mackay Street- —Advt.

It is reported that in the Manawatu and Wairarapa powdery mildew has taken a fairly heavy toll of fruit this season. This applies more to home orchards than it does to the commercial ones, and emphasises the fact that if people want to grow their own fruit successfully spraying must be undertaken at the proper time, that is, from what is known as the first bud movement until the fruit sets. Gooseberries this year are not so plentiful. On th e whole, stone fruits will be scan© in the districts mentioned, with practically no peaches in spite of the fact that the trees had blossomed heavily Pears promise well. Apples had proved rather disappointing. Sturmers aave set heavily, but Delicious apples would be very scarce. Other varieties were patchy. ,

Nothing succeeds like good service. Many people who purchased Parlo phone 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 at auction prices for cash only, viz: seven twelve-inch for 20/-; ten ten-inch for one pound; all beautiful selections; on <ale this week only.—J. D. LYNCH, Auctioneer, Greenhill’s Buildings.— Advt. A special meeting of the Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association was held last Saturday i<> consider the proposal received from the Victorian Association, with regard to a proposed visit to the Dominion during the present season of the German athlete. Dr V. Peltzer, a famous middle-distance runner, and world’s re cord breaker, and R. Corts, sprinter, who won the British 100 yards championship in 1926. and who performed prominently at the last Olympic Games. After discussing the matter, the Committee of the Council decided to send the following cable message to the Victorian Association: “Inclin-

ed to co-operate re Peltzer and Corts. In order to make definite decision, kindly advise date of arrival in New Zealand, approximate time here,, esti mated expediture, what States co-op-

* rat ing and best terms for considera ion.”—Press Associaton.

The cricket testa between England and Australia are claiming marked at tention and the issue is being keeniy 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 tho pavilion and there partake of a stimu■at T ’ig and refreshing nip of whisky—art k is more than probable that tho brand will be Dewar’s Imperial, the people’s Favourite.—Griffen and Smith ire the West Coast agents, and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm’s Westport »ranch.—Advt-

The new guide at Arthur’s Pass, Oscar Coberger, piloted Miss Kate Johnston, of Christchurch, to the sum mit of Mount Rolleston a few days

ago. They left the hostel at 5.45 i.m. traversed the Bealey Valley, crossing the Bealey Glacier, and followed n snow face leading to the main

ri«lg *, well above the Goldney Glacier, and continued along it to the lower peak. When approaching the higher peak, a crevasse extending the full length of the snowfield had to be negotiated. and proved difficult, but the summit was reached at mid-day, and with the clear atmosphere and bright sunshine a wonderful view wa« obtain'd of the >urrounding district. Th? return journey was made via the Otira Valley, the party striking the gorge road at Lake Misery. The hostel was reached at 5 p.m.. after a record trip of Hi hours. The waath< r conditions were perfect. Guide Coberger had not previously climbed Mount Rolleston, although he has ascended several other mountains in the district.

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 itself. Have you a bottle ready! Th© 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 (Ifi doses), and full directions for us© are plainly printed on the label of eaeh bottle. Remember to be forewarned is to be forearmed, and it ia better to be nure than sorry.—Advt.

You may possess the tonstitution of a lion, yet it will avail you nought if you allow nicotine to poison your system. To smoke strong tobacco, heavily charged with nicotine is nothing but a slow process of poisoning. It almost invariably ends in nerve trouble and, smoker’s heart, or in the weakening of the eyesight. Now that a. treatment has been discovered to neutralise the effect of nicotine you need no longer run any risk. Toasted tobaccos are absolutely safe-. You may smoke them continuously without the slightest after effects. The first whiff w ill tell you that you are in for a superior article so smooth and mellow, in pleasing contrast with the crude product from oversea. Toasting is a refining process for the specific purpose of developing the aroma and eject ing the detrimental properties contained in the raw leaf. The effect is simply astonishing and smokers are advised to try any one of the following brands: Riverhead Gold, mild; Navy Cut (Bulldog), medium; and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), full. All are toast- a ed.—lo. >4