LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 17 April 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The candidates so far announced for the Borough Election include Messrs W. H. Parfitt, A. McCarthy, D. Wingham, and J. S. Bobertsqn.

One bite and you will want more of MUdereon’s Caramel Cream —the bis cuit of genius—l/6 per lb from W. Boucher and Co. —Advt .

Madame Soni, Palmist and Intuition Development Expert, annouces that she may be consulted at Everybody’s Tea Booms.

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

This week a conference of South Island Progress Leagues is being held at Blenheim.

Cricketers are strongly advised to call at Bennington’s Sports Outfitters aikl place orders tor gear. Don’t send out of town for your requirements.— Idvt. At the end of last month 4 he quan tity of eggs and egg-pulp in cold storage in the Dominion was:—-In shell, 70,968 dqzen; pulp 726,7871b5» frozen whites, 1060!bs; egg yolk 1601bs. The Sou h Island had far the more stored, in shedl and the North the more in pulp. Easter eggs and novelties of all descriptions—bigger, better brighter than ever. Suitable foi gifts for Eastertide. —At the O.K. Marble Bar, corner of Mackay and Albert Streets. —Advt. ..... 2,/‘

Christchurch. Tramway Board ’b revenue for last financial year was a decrease of £8,306 on the previous year. Bus revenue was £ll,125, or £230 less than in 1927 28- The tram operating expenses were £183,350, or £10,612 less than the previous year, but the bus expenses wore £2232 more, being £13,648. Tram passengers decreased by 607,602, from 24,695,645 to 24,088,043, while bus passengers also decreased by 50,571, being 749, 695 as against 800,266. Ip'Whisky, Ale or Wine you need, To “Cude” Steel’s ju?t make all speed. His stocks are big and of the best, And in Hokitika they’ve stood the test.

The re 4 urn of the Christchurch excursionists who visited Greymouth on Sunday was not free from mishap. A man named T. Hassall, of 37 Durham Street, Sydenham, fell off the train near the Staircase Gully, and harrowSy escaped falling down the gully, which is several hundred feet deep. He suffered injury to an arm. and on arrival at Christchurch was treated by Dr J. C. Pairman. He was later admitted to the Christchurch Hospital. The accident delayed the train for 31 minutes.

French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. For last week 36 fresh cases of scarlet fever wer e reported in Canterbury, while two cases were also reported on the West Coast. There were 17 in the Christchurch area. One death resulted. Ther e were five new cases reported for Sunday and Monday in Canterbury. Other notifiable disease cases last week Canterbury: Diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 11; pneumonic influenza, 1; puerperal sepsis, 1; eclampsia. 2. West Coast: Diphtheria, 4; tuberculosis, 1; puerperal sepsis, 2. There were two deaths in the Canterbury district, one each from scarlet fever and tuberculosis. A Taste of Old England! Bowntrees and Pascalls English Chocolates at 3/6 per lb. —At the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, Where the Good Drinks are. —Advt. “The Hon. H. Atmore is stirring u.» the Department of Education as it had not been stirred up for forty years, and none of the o her members of the Cabinet are missing anvthing for lack of zeal.” writes the Welling ton correspondent of several contemporaries.

Ladies—You are invited to call and inspect our large assor'ment of colcured silk and jaspe art designed bedspreads. You will find that our values are unapproachable and wi’hin the reach of all pockets.—Harley & Co., Ltd., the Home Makei s —Advt.

Last week’s apple exports from Nelson totalled about 72,000 cases and in dications point to the fruit coming forward in just as large quantities. On Thursday 13 000 cases went forward to Wellington, and on Friday about 11,000. The Nikau loaded on Friday 4000 ca es at Mapua, the Alexander 7000 a: Motueka, and the Arahura about 2500 from Nelson, on Sat urday bringing the tally to 13,500 cases. Friday was one of the big days at the Nelson wharf shed. 5000 cases came in for inspection.

If you purchase your furniture from S. Burnett White’s, you will see your pleasant reflection in one of his dressing tables, also for years to come you will be assured of pleasant reflections owing to the superior finish, and ever lasting stability of Burnett White h high grade furniture. —Advt.

The purchase of hawks’ feet by the Auckland Acclimatisation Society dur ing the past twelve months involved an expenditure of £2OB. The annual report says: “Some districts show in marked fashion the result of thia policy, which will be- carried on so long as funds permit. Ground vermin also require extinction if game birds are to flourish, and farmers are urged to devote attention to these pests.”

Cane and seagrass furniture is gaining popularity these days. A settee, couch or chair is ideal for the verandah, bedroom or sitting room. We have a special make in these lines. Com 4 ' and note our special values.— S. Burnett White, high grade furnisher.—Advt.

Reorganisation of the infantry units of the Dominion’s Territorial Force is now being embarked upon by the Higher Command. General Headquarters has decided to bring the es tablishment of the force into line with the organisation in England. The principal difference is in the equipment of the force with machine guns Up to the presen: each battalion of the infantry regiments has been equipped with Lewis guns, every other sec tion in the company being a Lewis gun .section. This was on the theory that the Lewis gunners supported the advance of -ihe infantry in the next section, and that these infantry then covered the advance of the Lewis guns with rifle lire. In future, however, there will be a company in each bat talion equipped with Vickers fiiachineguns. Each half-section will constitu e a machine-gun detachment, and, the war strength of the company will be equipped with 16 of these weapons.

Outstanding Men’s Wear Bargain. — Twelve only Men’s Dark Grey heavy all-wool Tweed Double-breasted Overcoats, latest shape, belt at back —price only 32/6. Money refunded if not satisfied. We pay postage. —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth. — Advt.

Which will it be! Wednesday or Saturday? That is the all-important question at the present imc. Many arguments arc put up for ei'hcr day —some insist Wednesday half-holid: y and others Saturday half-holiday as the better—but all unanimously declare that Dewar’s Imperial Whisky is the best. Griffin and Smith are the West Coast agents; and Dewar’s Imperial may also be obtained from firm’s branch at Wostport, —Advt.

The garments loked as though they had been taken from the city dust bins. No beggar would have worn the buyers, the maker of this furnithem. In addition to hoodwinking ture had also broken the health regulations, which require that furniture mus: be packed with tow and flock, and that the flock must be sterilised befor e being used. The required number of springs were also missing from the couch and the easy chairs. In th eChesterfield there were only 25 springs when at least there should have been 81, and in each chair had only one spring instead of nine. Coarse pieces of wood had been used in tead of springs.

Celanese Silks.—New shipment just received; black, navy, and very latest self shades, Celanese Georgette 40in, price 8/11 yard. Celanese Taffe’a, 40 inch, price 8/9. Celanese Marocain, 40 inch, 10/6. Celanese Satin, 7/8 yard. “We sell for Less.” —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth and Reef ton.—Advt.

In an address, or ratner an oratio.» interpreted by the Rev A. J. Seamer) at St John’s Church last evening Te Ahoote Rangi Pihama described the difficulties which the Maoris expert enced in adopting European way s . The Maori’s own dress was easy to put on and easy to take off. When however, the Maori became clothed in European dress, he did not find it so adaptable as his own. He often got wet through and it took a long time to dry European clothes standing by the fire. The consequence was that he soon caught cold and suffered severely. The Maori was also unfortu □ ate when European food. His own food of fish, birds and roots served him well, and there were no dangers attendant on over-ea ing. With European food, however, it was quite different and oyoß-eating, he said, quickly ended in disaster. The chief paid a great tribute to all the mi<sioners, men and women, who were giving devoted service to Maoris and showering many blessings upon them

Two thousand nine hundred hours In bed —that is the average time spent in bed by the average individual during the year. What wonder. that Burnett White’s snug, caressing bedding makes saner happier individuals. Call to-day and let us show you our superior bedding.—S. Burnett White for high grade furniture and bedding. —Advt.

A Wanganui minister had a remark able experience at an Easter wedding ceremony. It was timed for 2 o’clock and at that hour the only occupant of the church was the minister. He went out to th e street, and there saw an indifferently dressed young man, down at heel, who had not had a shave for several days, with a cap set at a

rakish angle, and who had the butt of a cigarette behind one ear. The minister asked him if he would come and have a look at the wedding. “I suppose so.” he replied, “for I am the bridegroom.” “I don’t know your circumstances,” replied the minister, “but the least you could do was to have a shave.” Presently the bride and Vest man arrived, and the unshaven one was duly married. The ninister was asked whether he had received the customary donation for performing the ceremony. He replied in the negative. “Nor did I expect It,” he added.

Winter is fast approaching, and now is the time to secure your wan's in warm woollen blankets, eiderdowns, and good kapoc bedding. We specialise in these lines, and can offer you the very best value for your money. Our stocks are large and offer you a big selection to choose from. Your inspection is invited at Harley’s, the Home Furnishers, Mackay Street. — Advt.

It is likely that in the near future some definite steps will be taken to prohibit the importation of sawn and dressed timber into New Zealand (says the Auckland “Star”). It is claimed that importations of this nature hive thrown thousands of men out of employment and left much idle machinery in sawmilling districts. Recently the secretary of the Auckland branch of the Timber Workers’ Union (Mr E J. Phelan) circularised various union* throughout the Dominion and the Sawmillers’ Federation, appealing to them to co-operate in urging the Government to prohibit the importation of timber, an replies have been received by him from various sources intimating the willingness of both employers and employees to fall in with the suggestion. It is probable that in the immediate future a date will be fixed for a conference of parties interested in the slump in the timber industry, with a view to discussing their joint problems and appointing a depu tation to wait on the Government with concrete proposals for remedying the position.

The latest popular and dance records. —“Chalita” Tile Trot, and “Querida” Foxtrot; “Pickin’ Cottes,” and ‘‘What d’ya Say,” foxtrots by Paul Whiteman’s orchestra; “Colonel Bogey” and “Invercargill March” by Band of Royal Air Force; “Jeannine” and “Was it a Deramf” sung by Gladys Moncreiff; “Suite Gothique” parts 1 to 4, grand organ solo by Francis Sutton; “Mr Potter Visits Southend” in two parts, Humorous Monologue by Gillie Potter; price 4/- each. —Obtainable from A.. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

No one is mor e optimistic and certain about the prospects for th*' Smth Island Main Trunk than the Prime Minister himself,” declared Mr E. F. Healy, M.P., in conversation with an reporter. “Sir Joseph is satisfied that, inside twelve months, the completed line will have proved itself a paying proposition practically with pa sengers alone,” he added. Mr Healy returned this week from Wellington, where he me' the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Ward, who referred, in the course of their conversation, to the proposed completion of the line. The Prime Minister men

tioned that tenders already had been ailed for the erection of workmen’s huts- for the railway cons.ruction camps and assured Mr Healy that e work would be proceeded with as expeditiously as possible. He was perfectly emphatic about the Go vernment’s intentions to prosecute the work as one of ;he most important in its programme, ana informed the member that the criticisms of and opposi tion to the project need occasion the electorate no alarm. Mr Healy said he understood that the policy to b-* followed would be one providing for an early start with the necessary tunnelling, so that this part of the undertaking would coincide wi.h the laying of the rails on the easier going. So far he had heard of no announcement with regard to the selection of routes, but he believed that an early decision could be expected from Cabinet.

Pipe smoking is becoming increas- . iegly popular amongst men. there is a lessened demand, tobacconists ”will tell you, for ver v strong tobaccos, which, of course, owe their strength to the excess of nicotine they contain. And excess of nicotine is bad. That is why the habitual use of imported tobaccos —mostly full of nicotine and consequently so liable to cause heart and nerve trouble —should be avoided. The safest tobaccos on the market are those produced in New Zealand. They contain so little nicotine that they can be smoked from daylight to dark without fear of consequences. And for flavour and aroma they are simply unrivalled. That is attributable largely to the fact that the leaf is toasted —quite a new depart ure in the manufacture of tobacco. These goods are now in general request. They are in several strengths p o that they ar© adapted to all tastes. Leading lines are:—“Riverhead Gold” (mild); “Navy Cut” and “Cavendish” (medium), “Cut Plug No. 10,’’ Bullshead full strength).—l26. Another important Christchurch city property deal has just been completed through the agency of Mr A. F. Stacey, the lacge three-stgrey brick building in Lower High adjoining Messerrf A. J. White mises. having been sold to Mr W. H. M ’Mcnamin at a price in •'xcess of £20,000. The property covers an area of 18 perches,j and has a frontage of 80ft and an /average depth of 66ft. A : ight-of-way runs between the building and th* premises of Messrs A. J. White, giving access to thq whole of the rear of the block,