LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 11 February 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

, The Liverpool Mine will be idle again to-day. Burnett White Furniture costs leas, is a better job, lasts longer, looks- better. Buy your Furniture at S. BURNETT WHITE’S.—Advt. . ' .. ’ The World’s best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.— Advt.

In the heart of Hokitika is “.Cude” Steel’s Post Office Hotel, where the best of good Ales .and Liquors are stocked. A welcome is extended .to old and new friends. Call in when passing.—Advt.

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

A considerable number of bowlers from- various parts of the Dominion arrived by the express on Saturday, to take part in the West Coast tournament, which commences to-day.

Our annual stocktaking llth February. All outstanding accounts to be paid by that date. —C. Smith Ltd., Drapers.—Advt.

Members of the staff of the local Post Office held their annual picnic on Saturday at Rapahoe. The day was spent pleasantly with sports, games, arid swimming, the outing proving in every way as successful and enjoyable as those of previous years. Al'.ogether about eighty persons were present.

Stocktaking Bargains: 27in. coloured Coi Matting, 2/6 yard; one only Kapoc Quilt, double bed size, 21/-; best Samarang Kapoc, 1/6 lb. —C. Smith Ltd., Drapers. —Advt.

A meeting of the committee of the United Athletic Sports Club was held on Saturday evening. There wene present: Messrs W. J. Joyce .(presiding), F. E. Dennehy, I. Steel, W. Weenick. W. Duffy, A'. Grogan, J. Guy, W. Casey aud C. Neville (Secretary). The matter of arranging for a nuiteh with Nelson was discussed at length, it being agreed to instruct the seeitJtajy to reqeust the West Coast Cricket Association to telegraph the Nelson Association asking the latt, r if possible to arrange for a team to visit the Coast on Easter Saturday

W. A. Stajleton, of Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or aecommolation is offering jn Christchurch.— Ad rt.

■Cricketers are sxrongry adwsed to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitters and place orders for gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements. — Advt.

Two Sisters of the Nazareth Orphanage at Christchurch arc at present taking up the annual collection for that institution on the West Coast.

.Kapok Bedding .at S. Burnett White’s Stocktaking Sale. Prices greatly reduced. Only best Kapok and Ticking used.—S. BURNETT WHITE for Bedding.—Advt.

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.

Don’t miss hearing the two “Song of the Tramp” records; they are screams—“ Hallelujah, I’m a Bum,-” "The Bum Song;” “The Big Rock Candy Mountains,” “The Bum Song No. 2,” at A. E. Kilgour’s, for the latest records. —Advt.

A new Plymouth motor-car owned by Mr T. Sotheran, when, returning from Hokitika on Saturday evening last, went over the bank at W aimea. Mr Soth Iran and other occupants of the car had a miraculous escape, and apart .from receiving a few cuts and bruises,, the party suffered no injury. The top of the car was badly wrecked, and the front portion was also much damaged. A motor-lorry ytster'day afternoon brought the car to Greymjouth, where, upon arrival it Was taken to a local garage.

New Records: “On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, part 1 and 2 by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra;” "Your Tiny Hand is Frozen,” “Hail Thou Dwelling,” by AMAedi O’Shea; “Till we meet again,” waltz, “The Missouri Waltz,” by Eddie Thomas’s Collegians. —At A. E. Kilgour's for the latest records. —Advt.

Soundings taken on the bar on Saturday morning at high water disclosed that the depth was 18ft 6ins, an increase approximately of 18ins. since the previous day, thus allowing ships which had been held up several days to effect a clearance. The Kaituna; Kaitangata and Kaimai negotiated the bar without trouble, the latter vessel being towed by the tug. The improvement in the depth of ’the bar Is due to the spring tides, and is not likely to be maintained for any length of time unless there is a fresh in the river. The depth of the bar yesterday at high water ■ Was 18ft 4ins. The obstructing sand bank is very narrow and it is considered that only a slight fresh in the river is required to remove it.

Cretonnes — Special reductions. — Shadow Cretonnes, 25in, now 9d; 32iii. now 1/- and 1/2: 50in. now 1/6 yard; 30in. Shadow Tissue now 2/- yard; 50 inch Striped Fadeless Hall Poplins, now 2/11; 40in. white Curtain Nets, 1/- yard; 40in. Fadeless Striped Curtain Nets, 1/10 and 2/3. We sell for less.— Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

Now that we are already well iiito the New Year, we wonder how many of those good resolutions, which religiously we make every year, have already been broken. Those promises, eye, which we make, but in our hearts know that they will of a certainty ve broken, the length of time they will remain unshattered being dependent solely on our own will power. But amongst all these resolutions there is one that, assiduously, we maintain unbroken—to drink, throughout the year, only the one brand of spirit—Dewar’s Imperial Whisky. Griffen and Smith are the West Coast agents, and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from the firm’s branch at Westport.— Advt.

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, Hok’tlka; Misa Hodgeson, Confectioner, Palmerston Street, Westpo’t; Mr N. Lawn, Broadway, ‘Reefton. Any umbrellas left with the above agents I will have my best care and attention. — Advt.

The combined annual picnic of the Brunner miners and school children took place on Saturday at Lake Mi I hinapua. About 500 participated in the outing, the picnickers being conveyed to their destination by train. Unfortunately the engine broke down near Kaiata, and the train was decayed for half-an-hour until another locomotive was secured, and it wa? also held up for a brief period at Greymouth to allow clearance for the express. Pleasant climatic conditions prevailed, and the outing proved very successful from every point of view. The usual sports were carried out, and various games were indulged in by both adults and children. The tired bur. happy throng passed through Greymouth on their way home about 9 p.m.

Support local industry by buying a local made Umbrella. G. A. Webster has a special line of Ladies 7 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.

For home consumption of Invalid ust 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, Maekay Street. —Advt.

Favoured by fine weather, approximately 500 excursionists from Christchurch and Lyttelton visited the West Coast on Saturday, the outing being arranged under the Corsair Bay Club. About 200 alighted at Greymouth, the remaining 300 continuing the journey to Hokitika. The special train arrived shortly after one o’clock. As the visitors arrived they were greeted with the strains of the bagpipes by the Blackball Band, which happened to be in town, the pipers being warmly applauded for their stirring welcome. Having partaken of lunch, the excursionists formed parties and visited variousr beauty spots in the vicinity of the town. They left Greyniouth about 8 p.m., and all appeared thoroughly satisfied with their day’s outing. .. The Corsair Bay Social Club has arranged for another excursion to th.e Coast, to take place next Sunday.

Big saving opportunities await the thrifty buyers who purchase their Furniture, Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs Bedding, Cutlery, Crockery and Household Furnishings at Harleys—The Hom e Furnishers, Mackay Street j reymouth.—Advt.

The Chairman of Alexander Mines, Ltdij Mr S. A. A. Fry, informed an “Argus” reporter that the mine is now looking well, and that crushing should soon comujien.ee. A “Latch and Batchelor ’ ’ steel wire rope, ordered from England, has lately arrived and will shortly be erected. This is to convey the quartz from the mine to the battery. The battery is practically completed except for some small details. Mr Fry is confident that this will enable handsome returns to be wqn even without cyaniding, and that if it were deemed advisable to impound, the sand and .slimes, it could easily be done for months or even An ordinary cyanide leaching plant is being built and should be ready in a few weeks. Though this will save much gold, it is not yet certain that other pro cesses will no|t have to be used in addition So as to save practically al the gold. Mr Fry estimates the probable outpujt of gold at upwards of 10,000 ounces for this year.

“Men!” Your opportunity' Fancy Socks, reduced prices lOd and 1/11 pair. Wide-end Ties 1/-; Denim Trousers 5/11. Natural Summer Undervests and Pants 1/11. Superior Handkerchiefs 3 for 1/11. Neglige Shirts 3/11. Strong Braces 1/11. We sell for less.—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton. —Advt.

Nothing like a pipe when things go wrong—how it soothes, solacris and cheers!—and how it enhances one’s comfort and sense of well-being when things are going right! But to get the best out of a smoke you must select your ’baccy with discrim.nation. Avoid brands full of nicotiih . Be sure they ’ll let you down sooner or later. Then you won’t want to smoke at ail! And—mind this—the imported brands all certain mure nicotine than is good for anyone. Why smoke these when you can get pur New Zealand tobacco at any tobacco nist’s—sweet, cool fragrant and very pure because there’s hardly any nicotine in it. You see th|.-i leaf is toasted. That rids it of moist of its nicotine, besides developing flavour and aroma. Better or more innocuous tobacco money cannot buy. There are several brands, all good, spbeial favourites being “Riverhead Gold,” a mild, delicious arounatic; “Navy Cut No. 3,” a blend of choice mediumflavoured tobaccos; ‘ 4 Cavendish ’ ’ (the sportsman ’3 smoke), another fine medium; and “Cut Plug No 10,” for thosi l who prefer a full-bodied tobacco. The flavour is unique.—Advt.

At the conclusion of the upright and underhand chops at Paroa on Saturday, Mr J. O’Brien, M.P.. on behalf of the Paroa Sports Club, presented Mr J. Bannister, the winner, with )the medals and trophies won. Further, Mr O’Brien presented Mr Bannister with a Plumb axe, which was kindly donated by Mr T. Pettit, a former world’s champion axeman, to the Paroa Club. He stated Mr Pe'tit, had, on behalf of the Plumb Axe Coy, presented the two axes to the club to be awarded to th e winners of the events. M r Pettit had kindly agreed *0 donate Plumb axes to other sports clubs on the West Coast, and had also donated two axes for next year’s programme. Mr O’Brien said he knew that these prizes would be

valued by axemen, who well knew that the Plumb Ax e Coy left nothing undone t 0 manufacture a perfect axe. It also gave him great pleasure to present to Mr Bannister the two gold medals won by him. for he had well deserved his win. Everyone loved to see a man win from scratch, and he hoped that these successes would not be the last that Mr Bannister would have. He sincerely congratulated him on his victory. At the conclusion of th e programme. Mr O’Brien thanked the publie for their attendance at the gathering, and stated that the club intended tu put on even a better programme next year.

In these modern times when almost everybody has a car, and those who haven’t one are geing to get one, it is not surprising that there should be 3 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 ai result the wonderful Duco process hew been 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 varnishing consult the Dispatch FounIry, Greymouth.— Advt. /;