LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The unemployment registration hire comprised yesterday the names of nine persons. French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. —Advt, The freight figures this week for the Otira Tunnel are 9,4J4 tons, compared with 7,475 tons for the corresponding week last year, and 6,455 in 1927. If Whisky, Ale or Wine you need, To “Cude” Steel’s just make all speed. His stocks are big and of the best, And in Hokitika they’ve stood the test. W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersall’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that no better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch.— Advt. A Taste of Old England! Eowntrees and Pascalls English Chocolates at 3/6 per lb. —At the O.K. Marble Bar, Mackay Street, Where the Good Drinks are.—Advt. While walking "'long Lydia Street yesterday, a child narrowly escaped serious injury fromj aj pea-rifle with which a youth was playing; the weapon being fired dangerously n nr. If you purchase your furniture from S. Burnett White’s, you will see your pleasant reflection in one of his dress mg tables, also for years to come you will be assured of pleasant reflections, owing to the superior finish, and evelasting stability of Burnett White’s high grade furniture.—Advt.

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.

Cane and seagra?s 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«= and note our special values.— S. Burnett White, high grade furnisher.—Advt. At yesterday’s meetijpgl of the Grey County Council, the Engineer asked that the County empower him to purchase the road tractor for cash and the Council agreed to fall in with his request. Celanese Silks.—New shipment just received; track, navy, and very latest self shades, Celanese Georgette 40in, price 8/11 yard. Celanese Taffeta, 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 Bee*ton.—Advt.

A new prison is projected. A Wellington wire states that a notice in last night’s Gazette di 'daxes certain land and buildings in Manganui Survey District, Waimarino County, Wellington, to be a prison, to be known as Horopito Prison.

One bixe ana you will want more of Milderson’s Caramel Cream —the bis cuit of genius—1/6 per lb from W. Boucher and Co. —Advt .

fwo 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.—B. Burnett White for high grade furniture and bedding. —Advt. Mr Jas. Gilbert and Dr F. D. Penfold are opposing the present Mayor of Hamilton, Mr J. R. Fow, at the coming election. Besides the lines already advertised for Harley & Co.’s auction sale for to-day, they will offer one English Piano in perfect order . Which will it be! Wednesday or Saturday? That is the all-important question at the present time. Many arguments are put up for either day —some insist Wednesday half-holiday 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 the firm’s branch at Westport.—Advt.

A new mental hospital is to be established in Nelson district. A press wire states that in last night’s Gazette, a notice definls land taken in the Waimea Survey District of Nelson, for the purposes of a mentafl hospital. The approximate area is S ven hundred acres. 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 within the reach of all pockets.—Harley & Co., Ltd., tn« Home Makeig—Advt. For home consumption or Invalid use Monteith’s Ale bottled by J. D. Wingham—is equai 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 Clarente, France; it’s good to have in the house in win ter. Then, of course, good old White Horse., the “Spirit of the Age.” All obtainable from J. D. Wingham, Mackey Street.

A Press message states that Mr T. A Blyth, headmaster of the Ohakune District High School, made his hundredth ascent of Mount Ruapehu during Easter. He wag accompanied by his son, Jaiek Blyth, Moore Blyth, a nephew, and K. Growcott, of Wellington. 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.

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 Deram?” sung by Gladys Moncroiff; “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.

Twelve planes participated in the Dominion’s first aerial pageant held at the Manger*' Aerodrome, Auckland, last Saturday afternoon. Pictures of the planes in flight are an outstanding feature in the current issue of the “N;-w Zealand Free Lance,” and these give an excellent idea of the thrills provided by the pilots. The recent floods in Tasmania in which twenty-five people were lost and four thousand others were rendered homeless is another subject to which promi nence is given. Two inter sting panoramas comprise the double page feature. These deal with twenty-five years’ progress on the Wellington waterfront and illustrate the remarkable change that has taken place in the skyline of the Capital City. Of topical interest is the special photograph of Keith Anderson and his mechanic “Bob” Hitehcock, who lost their lives while search ing for the crew of the Southern Cross. The title page is a lifelike portrait of Sir Charles Fbrgusson. whose term as Governor-General is drawing to a close.—Advt.