LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 15 December 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The dredge Mawhera was expected Mfter a day’s delay, to enter the sli;

'•VeTiingtou for her oevrhaul, yp.stciday. >

The World’s best Havana Cigarg ub tninable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve l Ti le Hotel, Buller Gorge.--Advt.

The Canterbury Education Bon.ru has decided to establish a. household school at Kopara, and Mr 11. Bigneil has advised the Settlers’ Association there accordingly.

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

A man named Alfr< d Grisedale was, •it the Supreme Court at Wellington, yesterday, fined £1 Is for dual voting •t the general election.

Cricketers arp strongly advised to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitter--<«nd place orders for gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements.— Advt.

This week’s freight total for I he Olira Tunnel is 11,403 tons, e,r 1914 tons more than for the corresponding ?.eek ast year, and more than twice <he nmount for that in 1926.

On your way t 0 the Pictures visit ’he 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 Westport Athletic and Cycling Club will hold a sports gathering on Saturday, December 29th. Details con-i-eming same appear elsewhere in this issue. Ore bite and von will want, more if Mddeison ’s Caramel Cream—the biscuit of geniu>—l/6 per lb from W. Boucher and Co. —Advt Gramophone records make neccpti able Ninas presents. Zonophonc and Hi; Master’s Voice records from 3/6 upwards. Purchase a record and hav,> it sent to your friend’s at a distance. We pack and post them for you. The “Bristol. ” Tainui Street.—Advt. French. Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Twelve Mile Hotel, Boiler Gorge.— A 3—t. Things of beauty and a joy for .ver. “His Master’s Voice” gramophones. Portable. Table and Cabinet models from £ll to £73. Also Columbia “ Magic Note” machines from £7 to £29. Easy terms arranged. On show al the “Bristol.” Tainui Street.—Advt. Remarkable confession or a Baronet’s wife— she prefers Milderson’s Caramel Creams to even any imported biscuit—l/6 per lb from Boucher and Co.—Advt. The Railway Department advertises in this issue alterations and additions to the ordinary train services 19th, 21st. 24th December, and also train services on Christmas Day. Closing Down Sale. — Boots & Shoes and Hosiery must be sold regardless of cost; buy now and save money. Only at the People’s Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Mawhera Quay, Mayfair Building.—Advt. We have just landed our shipmen of musical chairs for the Xmas trade which arc on view in our show winlows, 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., com plete hou*** furnishers; sole agents — \dvt.

Cosing Down Sale. — Boots & Shoes and Hosiery must be sold regardless of cost; buy now and save money. Only at the People’s Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Mawhera Quay, Mayfair Building.—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 Piano Player £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 Win ceyettc Petticoats 1/11, 2/10, 3/115/6; 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 Reef ton. —Advt. Popular Columbia Records; ‘ Two Black Crows,” Parts i to 8 by Moran and Mack; ‘‘Nothin’” and “Like a Bird that’s on the Wing,” sung by Jack Lumsdainp; “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 shill 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.

Pianos from 35 guineas. Collard and Collard. Brinsmead, Bruadwuud, White. Collinson and Co. ('all and hear the wonderful Barnard Recording Player Piano. ('an be purchased on easy terms. If you have an old piano that is never used, we will take it in exchange and make a good allowance. — The “Bristol,” Tainui Street. —Advt. The Uunanga Rugby League Football Club he'd ;■ well attended, cu thusiastic meeting last Wednsday night to lur'ih •• the efforts of the League Carnival. It was decided nominate Miss Daisy Marshall as the Runanga Club's Que n, and a strong committee was formed to further her candidature. Ft»r the sports meeting to be held in Greymouth on 28th in-t. threw teams will Le entered fur the t ug-o ’-war, and two teams will contest the teams’ relay race. W. A. Stapleton, of Tatfersall’s Hotel. Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch. — Advt. At yesterday’s meeting of th< Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman (Mr P. J. McLean) said he thought they should renew their repr l senta lor a restoration of local control of the Westland section of Railways, as, despite this being the best revenue earnlng'section, and th-« fact that its trade was expanding, the request- for local adjustments had always to be forwarded to Christchurch. They ha<l

only a station-master here, but in view of the extent of the section, there should be a District Traffic Man tiger and District Engineer again stationed at Greymouth. Other members agreed with the view expressed, and it was decided to take action when the opportunity presented itself. 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.” AH obtainable from J. D. Wingham, Mackay Street. —Advt. lhe manager of the Co -Peptimist Entertainers has received from the Grey Hospital Board, through the Secretary, •he following acknowledgment of their help for the institution:—“On behalf of tiie Grey Hospital Board. I desire to thank the members of the Co-Pep-timists for their very fine efforts in connection with the recent Benefit Concert. The nett result was £43/8/-, and the Board is very grateful to you all.” Wonderful presents at special prices: Ladies’ and Children’s Rubber Bath ing Caps 104. ]/-, 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 sei’ for less. Tiorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Grcymouth and Reefton.—Advt. Nothing succeeds like good service. Al any people who purchased Parluphono 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 arc being sold pt 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, Grcenhill’s Buildings.— Advt.

Summer. Picnics, and all those plea surable 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. The Greymouth Sailors’ Rest has had a busy time during the past year, and especially during the winter months, when the state of the bar de laved steamers in port. The report for ihe past year shows that 438 men paid 135 s visits to the Sailors’ Rest, which represents a considerable increase. Throughout the year the seafarers have enjoyed musical evenings regularly, and in addition to the facilities provided by the use of the piano and the gramaphonc, the installation of a wireless receiving set has afforded the visitors a deal of recreation. They have taken full advantage of the supplies of magazines, books, daily papers, and of the facilities for letter writing, and also for games, and have been mast appreciative of the rosy fires and other conveniences. Prior to the men going aboard their vessels for the night, they have been provided with supper, and they have repeatedly expressed thanks to the attendant of the Rest for the pleasant evenings which they have had. 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, aetiing bones, headache, sometimes accompan ied 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 *o be sure than sorry.—Advt.

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 ;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 D highly probable that the batsmen and fieldsmen will retreat to the pavilion and there partake of a stimu’af'ig and refreshing nip of whisky— Hl * 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.

Patrick Murphy, a fireman on the steamer Kanna. appeared iu the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mosrs J. D. Lynch and F. W. Shallcrass. J ’s.P., charged with ♦.hr theft of a suit valued at £5 ss_. the property of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Murphy pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily. Detective Murch said the facts, briefly, were that on Wednesday. Murphy, who L a fireman o n the s.si Kanna, cam c ashore at about 9 a.in.. and became under the influence of liquor. H e returned to the boat, and again came ashore about 19.30 a.m. At 11 o’clock. Murphy was passing Hallenstein Bros* window in Mawhera Quay, and lifted a suit from one of the ? hooks outside th e window, and took it z aboard the boat. He was interviewed at 2.30 p.m., when he admitted the offence. He wag a single man, and haft not been in trouble before. The Kanna was sailing on Thursday night. The whole offence was committed while under ihe influence of liquor. The suit had been recovered, and had not been damaged in any way. The Bench admonished Murphy, and convicted and discharged him.

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 tha’ 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 ci'ies 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 ’he Dispatch Foundary. Greymouth. Pictures of the Royal Family always attract interest, and for this reason there is bound to be a brisk demand tor th.- current issue of the “Neu Zealand Free Lance.” The illness of His Majesty the King. is. of course, th,, reason why prominence is given to the excellent series of photographs of Royalty which occupy pride of place in the pictorial section. In addition to the late t picture of King Georg c V to reach New Zealand, secured during Their Majesties’ visit to Newcastle on Tyne on October 10th.. there is a particularly fine portrait stuly of His Majesty attending to business of th e State at his library nt Buckingham Palace. A new photograph of the Prince of Wales is fen hired, and there are pictures of ail the members of the State Commission recently appointed to carry on during the present crisis. The opening of Parliament by the Governor General (Sir Charles Fergusson) provides an outstanding page of pictures, and several photographs of Sir Joseph Ward, the Dominion’s new Prime Minister, will l»c perused with interest. The double page feature of th c pictorial s ction is devoted to the departure I from Port Chalmers of the Byrd Ant arctic Expedition. A delightful study vf Miss I<obel Wilford. the clever New Zealand actress who scored an outstanding success in “A Damsel in Distress” at the New Theatre. London. occupies the title page.