LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 15 January 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Gas consumers are reminded that no discount will be allowed on accounts left unpaid after 4 p.m. to-day (Tuesday)-

There are 250 attending the Teachers’ Summer School, which opened at Oamaru yesterday.

Young couples embaiking on the sea of matrimony will find it a distinct advantage to buy their furniture at 3. Burnett White’s.—Advt.

The number of passengers by the overland trains yesterday showed a considerable decrease, totalling 210, there being 120 to leave the West Coast and 90 to arrive from Canterbury.

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

The staff of Miller’s, Mackay Street, are to-morrow holding their annual picnic at Lake Ranieri, and the firm’s premises will consequently be closed throughout the day.

One bite and you will want more of Milderson’s Caramel Cream—the biscuit of genius—1/6 per lb from W. B ucher and Go.—Advt.

It is understood that Mr W. Kells, senr., of Blackball, is taking over from Mr J. S. Olarke, the Cobden Hotel. ThH Union Hotel, Greymouth, is also changing hands, Mr J. Collogan having purchased the interest of Mr P. Patterson.

The best of English and Colonial Confectionery. Novelties of all kinds obtainable at the O.K. Marble Bar, where the good drinks are. Corner Mackay and Albert Streets. —Advt.

An advertisement recently in the Argus for a housekeeper, went t oshow that, however difficult it may be in the cities to secure domestics, the case is different on the West Coast, there having been an exceptionally large number of applicants from various parts of the district.

Cricketers are strongly advised to jail at Bennington ’g Sports Outfitters and place orders for gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements. — Advt.

Up to last jiight no word had been received as to th e fate of two youths, James Park and John Morpeth. of Hokitika, who have been missing some days on the ranges between Westland and Canterbury, which they set out over a week ago to cross from Lake Kanieri via Browning’s Pass, to Lake Coleridge. Several search parties are out.

French, Italian, Spanish a7id Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt.

Mr O. Hill, of Omoto. was attacked with a sudden illness yesterday whilst walking to Greymouth, and sustained a severe cut on the forehead when he fell on the road, but after being attended by Dr Ray, and conveyed to his home, his condition was reported not to be serious.

The Super Sale of Household Drapery and Wearing Apparel begins Saturday Next, Jan. 19th, at Thorpy’s Economy Warehouses, Reef ton and Greymouth. Double values. All summer goods to go out regardless of cost prices. Be there.—Advt.

A 14 year old boy was charged at the Children’s Court yesterday with wilfully destroying a dog, valued at £3O. He alleged that the animal was worrying sheep. The charge was dismissed. Another boy charged with driving a motor vehicle without a license was reprimanded and discharged.

Special Values in Quilts at the Super Sale of Thorpy’s Ltd. Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. Single Bed size 5/6, three-quarter size 6/11, Double Bed size 8/11. “We Sell for Less.’’ The Super Sale begins Saturday, Jan. 19th at 9 o’clock. Pay a visit. —Advt.

A large number of lambs, filling sixteen double-decked truck*, is being transported by to-daiy’s stock train from the West Coast for the Addington market to-morrow, most of them coming from Totara Flat and Ahaura. and in addition there wilt be five trucks of cattle and a number of horses, while a truck load of butter is being sent by the same train to the cool stores at Lyttelton.

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 arc kept in repair, FREE of charge for 12 months. Prices defy competition. See window display.— G. A. Webster, Umbrella Maker, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Robert Charles Patrick Wilson Matthews was charged with obtaining possession of a rifle at Greymouth on January 16th, without a police permit, and was fined ss, with costs. He was ordered to P a Y costs on a second charge of being in possession of an unregistered rifle.

Greenwoods, sole “His Master’s Voice” agents for Westport and district, have an advertisement in this issue drawing attention to the wonderful “His Master’s Voice” portable gramophone. This instrument, which is an ideal companion for the summer holidays, may be purchased on easy terms.

The flooding of the Inter-Wanganui Flat at Harihari is causing grave concern to the farmers in that locality. Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., has been active in the matter. Already Mr Sharp, Engineer to the Public Works Department. has examined the Little Wanganui River, with a view to installing protection works, and Mr P. Fitzgerald, Overseer of the Public Works Departmentj is at present at Harihari examining the river.

G. A. Webster, Umbrella make* and repairer, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth, has much pleasure in informing the public that he has opened the following agencies to represent his business in the different districts: — Miss Holmes, Confectioned Revell Street, Hokitika; Miss Hodgeson, Confectioner, Palmerston Street, Westpoit; Mr N. Lawn, Broadway, Reefton. Any umbrellas left with the above agents will have my best care and attention.— Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, four charges were preferred against a young man, who was accused of committing mischief at Cobden during October, November and December, by wilfully damaging articles of apparel., the property of f-.-ir young women, the total value of the articles being assessed at 12s 6d. The Senior Sergeant suggested that the S.M. might exercise the provisions of the Child Welfare Act, and deal with the case in the Children’s Court. The S.M. agreed that the case was one suitable for the Children’s Court, and adjourned it until January 21st.

Wireless 4-Valve Set. The World to your Armchair. Years of entertainment are yours when you buy a combined high and low wave 4 ‘Courier.” You will be proud of your “Courier” and proud that it is made in New Zealand, which gives you the full benefit of the manufacturer’s printed guarantee. Let us instal one in your home. Price £2B/10/- at A. E. Kilgour’s. Sole Agent for the West Coast. —Advt.

Lawrence Foster Martin, who was charged at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday that, at Kotuku on December 6th, he employed Cyril Martin to drive a motor vehicle, when he was not the holder o f a driver’s license, pleaded guilty. Defendant said that he availed himself of the boy’s services under extenuating circumstances. The boy was driving only for three days. The Senior Sergeant stated that complaints had been made to "the police that the boy was a reckless driver. The S.M.. remarking that if was a dangerous business to employ a child to drive a motor lorry, fined defendant £2, with 12s costs.

1929.—Start the New Year well. Buy your Office Requisites at A. E. Kilgour’s. Account Books, Account Sales Paper. Bill Books, Balance Books.. Business Envelopes, Carbonic Papers, Cash Receipts, Cash Boxes, Foolscap, Files, Invoice Forms, Looseleaf Ledgers, Memo Books, Manifold Books. On Demand Forms, Pen Carbon Books, Time Books, Typewriter Papers, Carbons Ribbons; Tracing Cloth. We carry large stocks at the lowest prices. A. E. Kilgour, up-to-date Stationer and Bookseller. —Advt. Frederick William Bennett, appearing on remand at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, was charged that being already married, he went through the form of marriage at th e Registrar’s Office, Greymouth, on November 16th. The Senior Sergeant applied for a further remand until February 4th, as one witness was absent from Greymouth. Mr W. P. McCarthy, who represented accused, offered no objection, and the remand was granted.

It is safe to say that the results of the last national Parliamentary Elections were a great surprise to the electors of the Dominion, but that event is now a thing of the past, although the same interest, if not greater, will be revived at least three or four months prior to the next General Election. Surprises are always in store for everybody and to those that have not partaken of the favourite Dewar’s Imperial Whinky, not only a surprise, but a real treat await them. The agents for the Coast are Messrs Griffin and Smith, and this brand can be obtained at the firm’s branch in Westport.— Advt.

At yesterday’s sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, Leslie Stanton was fined ss, with costs, for operating a motor vehicle at Greymouth on December Bth, without a red reflector. He was also ordered to pay costs on each of two charges of failing to display a red tail light on the vehicle, and failing to produce his driver’s license when requested to do so. Cyril William Lovell was fined ss, with costs, for riding a cycle without a light after sunset on December 6th. Catherine Spencer was fined ss, with costs, for a similar offence on November 28th. For leaving a motor vehicle in Murray Street without reasonable excuse on the night of November 12th, Leo Roy Devenish was fined ss, with costs. Reginald George Castle was similarly penalised for operating a motor cycle not equipped with a red reflector. Defendant stated that he did not know it was necessary to have a reflector affixed in the day time, and he never used the machine at night. He had. since being spoken to by the police, had a reflector fitted. In all cases prevention is better than cure. That is why it is that people now keep a bottle of Parkinson’s Influenza Specific in readiness in case the ’flu should again assert itself. Have you a bottle ready? The influenza always gives a short warning by a feeling of depression. aching bones, headache, sometimes accompan ied with fever and 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.

A record piece of ambergris, estimated to weigh about 224 pounds avoirdupois weight, was found at the spit near Kaipara Heads on Friday by Mr V. Subritsky and his brother, who were motoring in the vicinity and noticed it in the tide. The piece was so large that they had difficulty in getting it. into the car. On arrival at the beach camp, it took four men to carry it. It was brought into the bank and will be shipped to London. It ia probably the largest single piece ever found in New Zealand. At the presejfr market rates it is worth several thoA and pounds. f

Guests at the Albion Hotel include: Misses Lewthwaite (2) (Little River), Mr H. A. Mazey (Christchurch), Mr A. R. Griffin (Christchurch), Mr H C. Wells (Christchurch), Mr A. Read (Christchurch). The insurances on the three houses destroyed by fire at Stillwater on Sunday morning were: Mr Hales’ house, £3OO in the National Office; Mr Harper’s house, £2OO. with £l5O on the furniture, in the Phoenix Office; Mr Kelly’s house and effects, £3OO. Among the effects lost iq Mr Hales’ house was an electrical motor generator worth £250. All of those affected are heavy losers by the fire. It transpires that Mrs (Nurse) Hales was awakened by the fire, and knocking on a window attracted the attention of Mr T. Galligan, who, when sh ewas unable to open the window, which was six feet off the ground, directed her to break it. This she did, but she then collapsed from the effects of the smoke and Mr Galligan climbed through the broken window, when he found the room was already burning. Throwing out some bedding first, he then succeeded in getting Mrs Hales through the window, and utilised the bedding to break her fall to the ground, effecting a very creditable rescue.