LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 15 February 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Blackball annual excursion to Hokitika takes place to-day.

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

Both the Liverpool and Janies State coal mines will again be idle to-day. while the first-id mtioned mine did not work yesterday.

W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersall’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommolation is offering jn Christchurch.— Ad ft.

The forty-five English public school youths to tour New Zealand arrived yesterday at Auckland Dy the lonic. Their aim is to study New Zealand conditions and give knowledge of those in Britain.

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 Brunner Sports Club's annual ball place this evening at the Public Hall, Wallsendr This ball is one of the irf|ost popular of the conr try dances and a large gathering ifi anticipated.

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

Appreciative reference was made at meeting of the Borough Council last, evening, to the fact that Mr Patrick Blanchfield had generously donated two seats for the reserve surrounding the Municipal Baths.

Burnett White Furniture costs less, is a better job, lasts longer, looks better. Buy your Furniture *at S. BUBNETT WHITE’S. —Advt. A report was submitted to the Borough Council last evening by the Librarian showing that during th* past month 1695 bn<oks had been issued. Thpre were 17 new subscribers, and 32 new books had been placed on the shelves. French, Italian, Spanish Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. The Greynxouth Chamber of Commerce meets at 4 p.m., to-day. .One of the matters toj be discussed is the completion of the road over Lewis Pass from inangahua to Canterbury, via Maruia, a distance of 23 miles, giving a good alternative connection to the Otira Tunnel between East and Cricketers are strongly advised to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitters and place orders for gear. Don’t seci/i out of town for your requirements.— Advt. An Invercargill wire states that three Waikawa residents found on the beach on Sunday, ”a - piedj of ambergris weighing 195 pounds, estimated to be worth between £3OOO and £4OOO. 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. Two big sections of 1700 and 1300 acres, comprising consolidated Crown interests in Native Blocks, on the East Coast of the North Island, have been bubmitted for selection, but only one application was received for each. Small farms arc what are wanted. In the heart of Hokitika is “ k 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.

Mr F. Bade, of the stall of M. McKay and Son’s drapery establishment at Hokitika, has his connection with the firm in order to start business on his own account at Hokitika opposite Renton’s establishment, and yesterday proceeded to Wellington for the completion of his stoc. ing arrangements.

h. Wellington press wire states that information has been, receiver! by the GoverjimjJnt Publicity Office <hat an individual has been representing himself as a photographer attached to. the office. The authorities understand that, on several instances, money has been obtain d as a result. The man in questiofn has no connection with the Publicity Office. All th? official photographers carry credentials for production whenever required.

Value of your money increased by special £4OOO purchase of surplus stocks from manufacturers and warehousemen. We now offer bargains tha x cannot be equalled. Double values throughout our large Economy Warehouse. “We sell for less.” Thorpys, Ltd, Greymo« f h and Reefton.

The Mayor, Mr J. W. Greenslade, took the opportunity at the Council meeting last evening to express the Council’s appreciation of the efforts made by many citizens and the public spirit they display in cultivating the roadside in front of their dwellings. He thought at some future date they might approve Cr White’s suggestion to offer a trophy for the best frontage.

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

An accident occurred in Tainui Street at about nine o ’clock last night, when Mr F. G. Cooper, butcher, of Murray Street, while stepping off the footpath, was knocked down by a motor car driven by Mr F. Cox, a commercial traveller, and received injuries necessitating his removal to the Grey Hospital. On enquiry at an early hour this morning it was learned that Mr Cooper had recovered consciousness, but the symptoms of his injuries were such as to be regarded as of a serious nature.

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 Atfded 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.

The preservation of the Blaketown lagoon for beautifying purposes was strongly advocated by Cr O’Brien at the Borough Council meeting last evening, it being resolved, after some discussion, that the Reserves Committee confer with the Blaketown Citizens’ Association regarding the matter, and in the event of the latter being in favour of the project, the Council approach the Harbour Board with a view to having the lagoon preserved. Cr O’BricL. said that he understood the Harbour Board intended to drain the lagoon, and that wa" why he had brought the matter forward. He thought it would make an ideal place for mothers to take their children, when the lagoon w r as cleaned out and the surroundings were made more attractive.

Outstanding big deal, wholesalers’ and manufacturers’ quit s ocks at great sacrifices. Being the lucky buyers, we offer: Corsets 6d pair, ladies’ washing dresses 2s 6d, crepe bloomers Is 2d, nightdresses 2s lid, hose lOd pair, cotton gloves 3 pairs for Is 6d, etc, etc. Make your visit early. Thorpys, Ltd, Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reefton.

The following building permit® were issued by the Borough authorities from January 21 February C (inclusive): —G. Weaver (garage) Palmerston Street; J. Ellery (addition to dwelling), Reid Street; A. Davis (glass house), Marsden Road; Ji A Hart (shop front) Mawhera Quay; J. A. Hart (motor garage), Palmerston Street; G. Pattutson (repairs to dwelling), Nelson Street; G. Patterson (dwelling), Nelson Street; J. Hansen (dwelling; Kilgour Road; J. Clarke (dwelling), Ida Street; W. Hamilton (dwelling), Palmj rston Street; R. Carruthers (garage), High Street; R. Hall (garage), Winnie Street; J. Owen (gjarage) Kilgour Road.

For home consumption of Invalid 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.

At the meeting of the Borough Council last evening, Cr Kitchingham questioned whether the ratepayers were getting full value for their money from relief works, and moved that the Works Committee and Eng.neer go into the matter. He mentioned that a number of ratepayers had spoken to him on the subject. Cr White seconded. The Mayor, Mr J. W. Greenslade, referred to the disabilities placed upon men working in wet weather, and also the fact that many of the men on relief works were not as fit as those regularly employed by the Council. The object of the scheme, however, was to assist such men. As far as possible, the men had been put on contract work, and they luad made good living wages, which showed that they had done a good day’s work. He would not support such a resolution unless the complaint was backed up in writing. In reply to a question by the Mayor regarding the £6OO grant, Mr O ’Brien assured the Council that they had been given to clearly understand that the money was a free grant and not a subsidy. He quoted the Prime Minister’s remarks concerning grants to the four centres, and said he was quite sure that it was free money, and that other towns would be treated the same way. After further discussion, the motion was carried, the Mayor dissenting.

Saturday next, the 16th Inst., at 2 p.m., Harley and Co. Ltd. will sell by auction at their Rooms, Mackay Street, a large quantity of goods to be cleared after stocktaking, and many useful lines on account of various clients, including the fylßowing lines: Tow’els, curtains, linoleums, carpet squares, ends of carpets and matting runners, glassware, pots and pans, bedsteads, wire and box mattresses, lawn mower, hedge clippers, duchess chests, couch, sideboard, 65 gall Alfa Laval Separator, 2 porcelain baths slightly damaged, 300 gall. galv. tank, etc., etc. Do not miss this opening sale of the year, as bargains are sure to be the order of the day. Remember the sale starts at 2 p.m. Saturday next.—Advt.

Dr LauW-ster, formerly a wellknown Londqn Coroner, once wrote with regard to tobacco: “I dar© not as a physiologist tell you that there exists any proof of its injurious influence when used in moderation. But the first symptoms of giddiness, sickness, palpitation, wHaknesm o. uneasiness while smoking should wauce you tq lay it aside. Neglect these warn- ’ mgs and you may seriously Embarrass your health.” The unpleasant symptoms referred to by tli- doctor often follow the continual use of foreign tobaccos, but never the continual use of your own beautiful New Zealand brands. It’s all a question of nicotine- Most foreign brands a*? full of it. The New Zealand brands contain very little, also the leaf is toasted. This develops the flavour and renders the to/baceo mellow, eliminating bite. Riverhead Gold is mild, so is Cavendish (the sportsman’s smoke), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), medium and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), full strength.—Advt.

The Greymouth members of the New Zealand Public Service Association held their annual picnic at the Seven Mile yesterday, when two full bus loads made the trip. The weather was fine, excepting a few small showers, and the picnickers spent a very pleasant day’s outing. A short programme of sports wrs held, the results of the various eveats being: Ladies’ Stepping competition—Miss Troy; Men’s sprint (trophy donated by Messrs Duncan McLean) —Mr W. R. Bunt 1. Mr D. Gower 2 (J. Owen’s trophy); Golf competition—Won by Miss Stent; Ladies’ Race, 50yds (Ashby Bergh’s trophy)—Miss Finch; Public Service Handicap (Mr J. O’Brien, M.P. trophy)—Mr L. Gudsell; Three-legged race (Walter Scott’s trophy)—Messrs Gower and Williams; children’s race— Master Peter Smythe. Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., was present, and at the conclusion of the sports programme, presented the prizes to the various winners. The party arrived Laek in town at 7.30 p.m., after having spent a most enjoyable day.

Now that we are already well into the Ntw Year, we wonder how many of those good resolutions, which religiously we make every year, have already been broken. Those promises, f’p. which we make, but in our hearts I now that they will of a certainty be 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 un-

broken 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 Imperia] may also be obtained from the firm’s branch at Westport.— Advt.