LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 9 February 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

, Probate of the will of the Hon. T. S j Weston has been granted. The estate lis approximatley one hundred thousand pounds.

See how far 1/- will go by having a look at our 1/- window to-day. We also give a coupon with every purchase made.—Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

The Brunner Sports Clubs’ annual meeting which was to have been held on Saturday next, have been postpuied indefinitely.

Call at Mrs Smeaton’s * 1 Blue and White” ice cream parlour and hot supper rooms, Main Road, Dobson. Our ices are delicious and our ho* suppers are all that can be desired.—Advt.

The brass tianib’ contest which was to have been hole! at Wellington this month, has been postponed till Februarv 9th next vear.

The Dancing School of Miss Dorothy Thwaites will reopen to-day (Monday). Dancers desirous of learning under qualified supervision should take the opportunity of interviewing Miss Thwaites personally at the Druids’ Hall from 3 p.m.

Mi? V. Fraser, of Wairoa, and formerly of Groymouth had his residence completely destroyed by the second severe earthquake there.

I Parents and guardians are notified I that W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, has just landed a splendid assortment of School Books (and Requisites. All sellfag at pub- : lished proces.—Advt.

If a suitable date can be arranged, it is the intention of the Ikamatua Hall Committee to hold a grand ball at Ikamatua for earthquake relief purpcs "

You want your home to be attractive, you wish it to be as beautiful as possible, afad what beautifies a home more than good furniture. It is good furniture that makes the home stronger and happier. Our display of furniture will do much to make you an attractive home. The styles are varied, all *iew anj a-11 smart. The prices are reasonable, over a period of years White’s Furniture will save you lots of worry and lots of money. —S. B. White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

The Grey mouth Municipal Band last evening gave an open-air programme at the Rotunda, and had a very large audience, and raised live guineas for the Earthquake Relief.

Half Price Sale ends on Thursday, | Feb. 10th. Be in time for Ladies’ I Jersey Silk Bloomers 2/114; Ladies’ , Cotton Fugi Nightdresses 3/10; Ladies’ 1 Fast Black Hose 1/- pair; Silk Bloomer Elastic, cards of 3 yards for 6d; ; Toilet Soaps 4 for 1/-; Shaving Sticks 6d; Ladies’ Fancy Cuff Gloves 1/6; Ladies’ Handkerchiefs 1/6 doz.— | 1 ‘We Sell for Less.”—Thorpy’s Econ- ! omy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reefton, I Westport.—Advt.-

I While cutting wood with a one-man crosscut saw an Ormondville man, being in a hurry, did not give the saw time enough (says the Daily Telegraph), and it buckled and snapped off short, the handle flying up and striking him on the side of the head and knocked him down. He was not badly hurt.

j A scientist is a man who can find a I section of petrified thigh-bone and tell . that its primitive owner had a recedi ing chin—but one does taot require to be a scientist to tell the difference be1 tween a nip of Dewar’s Imperial Whisky and that of an ordinary whisky. Just say “Dewar’s” and you will notice the mild and matured flavour of this high-class whisky. West ! Coast agents: Griffen atad Smith, Greyi mouth and Westport.—Advt.

| With few exceptions 49 notices serv icd on various Gisborne borough residlents to comply with the Act in the matI ter of clearing noxious weeds were ignored, even in respect to Crown proi perties, according to a report made to a meeting by the Town Clerk) Mr lE. D. B. Robinson).

Smart in appearance and serviceable —good service, too —is the slogan at Alex Ogilvie’s mercer’s shop. Low rent, small overhead expenses, discrimination in buying for cash only enables me to give ol<i and new customers bright cheery goods. Start the New Year and deal with Alex Ogilvie’s —the shop where you get satisfaction. Next Jack Morresey’s Railway Hotel, near Railwav Station. Phone 101.— Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Friday last, in the Wesley Hall. In the absence of the President, the chair was taken by Mrs Adkins (Vice-President). A vote was passed by members that two guineas should be sent from the Institute funds to the Earthquake Relief Fund, and members were asked to send parcels of clothing to the sufferers, to ne addressed to Miss Maddever, 18 Imperial Terrace, Kilbirnie, Wellington. A most interesting lecture was given to an attentive audience by Mr f James McKay on “The History of Old | Westland, ” he giving a brief outline lof the events that happened from the [landing of the first men in New Zealand up to the time of the arrival of the “Diggers.” At the conclusion of I the lecture, a hearty vote of thanks [was passed to Mr McKay, who promised to give a further lecture at a fuIture date, the time at his disposal be■ing too limited on this occasion to 'dp more than briefly sketch the early days of New Zealand. Tea was serv'd, the hostesses being Mesdames Dixon'. Tilleyshort and Congreve.

1 The tobacco-cadger? We’ve all met him! His “cheek” is colossal! He i carries a pipe with a capacious bowl, i an old pocket knife and about a square .inch of plug tobacco—shiny with keeping in his pocket. Smilingly he will point to this fragment and ask for a fill. He generally gets it. Smokers are like that. The cadger can smoke anything, but prefers “cut up” —New Zealand toasted for choice. He never [buys it if he ca*n help it. He “bor- | row’s”. What, by the way, is the l secret of the widespread popularity of this toasted tobacco? Why, its freedom from nicotine. The toasting practically kills the poison. You can smoke I “toasted” from daylight to dark. It can’t affect heart, nerves or throat, ilt’s harmless. What other tobacco [can that be said of? What other tobacco is as sweet, cool and fragrant? I There are only four brands of toasted: I Riverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3, Cav- ' endish, and Cut Plug No. 10. They i vary in strength, but not fa quality. They are unique.

W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersail’s Hotel, Christchurch, is sufficient guarantee that i.o better service or accommodation is offering in Christchurch.Advt.

The Civic Band concert, last evening at the Town Hall, which was '.argc lv attended, realised £l2 17s for the earthquake relief funds. Details will appear to-morrow.

Jam jars of all sizes; also alumfaium and enamel preserving pans. Try us as we are absolutely the cheapest in town. Call to-day at Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Lady Game, wife of the Governor of New South Wain?. is ip vis.it the Westland (Glaciers with her son in a. few weeks time, she having engaged accommodation at Keller’s Hotel, Hokitika,

Jam making season is at hand and we offer special Jam Jars at big reduction in prices for cash.— lib jars i2/-, 21b jars 3/-, quarts 5/-, half gallion 7/6. All cash with order. Do.n’t ■ delay. Place your order tiow whilst these stocks last.—Harley & Co., Ltd., Mackey Street.—Advt.

Sister Christian, of the Red Cross Nursing Service, has arrived in Greymouth, a*nd intends holding instructional classes in health and home nursing in the outlying districts. These classes when held in Canterbury and South Westland proved to be of great benefit and were taken up with great enthusiasm. Meetings in connection with these classes will be advertised later.

Half Price Sale Specials for last few days.— Jersey Silk Cardigans and Jumpers, half prices 4/11, 8/11; Ladies’ Tweed Coats, half price 12/3; Ladies’ Repp Coats, half price 29/6; Ladies’ Rubber Aprons, half price 1/11*; Ladies’ self fast colons Zampa Dresses, short sleeves, half price 5/IL-*"Thor-py’s Economy Warehouse, Greyinouth, Reefton, Westport.—Advt.

A Sydney cable states that Mrs Kalerina Nehua,. the Maori, who was second to Mercedes Glutze in a recent endurance swim, has issued a challenge to Mercedes Glutze, the winner pi* that contest for an endurance swim. Nehua s backers are prepared to find two hundred and fifty sterling if Miss Gleitze finds a similar amount. Mrs Nehua. however, lays down a condition. being that brandy shall bo the only stimulant to be used during the contest.

Hurry up your New Year’s suit to measure. J can do it. Nothing better obtainable in the Dominion at the money. Navy blue worsted Suits made to measure from Five Guineas. English and Colonial Worsted and Tweed Suits made to measure from 92/6. Let DlB have your order this week; satisfaction guaranteed. Alex Ogilvie, the cash Outfitter, Mawhera Quav. —Phone ! 101.—Advt.

Clean new stocks for everyone. Spec--1 ially selected togs or the working man lat low prices. Working nailed Blueh- ! ers 12/6 pair. Heavy Chrome Balmorals 22/6 pair. Canvas Oily Butterflys 10/6, Canvas Oily Roadmen’s Coats 13/6, Oily Canvas Leggings 11/6, Unitearable Workers’ Trousers 8/11 pair, ,Navy Lammies chemically waterproofed 39/6 45/-, all sizes; all wool iSocks 1/- pair; summer Athletic Sing- ’ lets 1/6 and 1/11 each. Lace Rubber Gum Boots 19/6 pair. Every article ■ guaranteed or money refunded.—Alex. [Ogilvie, Upper Mawhera Quay. Phone 1101-—Advt.