LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The World’s Best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt.

The mine horses wore taken at the week-end back to Denniston readv for resumption cf work at Westport Company’s mines to-day, the dispute having been settled.

“Come in please. Go out pleased.” Is the motto of Jim Rhodes, Ladies’ & Gents’ Hairdresser, Mawhera Quay (two doors from Jack Morrisey’s Railway Hotel) Greymouth.—Advt.

A sharp, earthquake shock was felt in Greymouth on Saturday about 8.8 p.m. The direction appeared to be from north-west to south-east. A few mild tremors succeeded the first one. Yesterday morning about six o’clock a couple of very light tremors wove felt. The shocks appear to have been pf nearby origin.

Parents and guardians are notified that W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, has just landed a splendid assortment of School Books and Requisites. All selling at published prices—Advt

We have just landed a great selection of Torches and Electric Bulbs. Torches from 1/G to 8/C>; the best selection in town; worth inspection.—At Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

At the monthly meeting of the Grey County Council on Friday, Mr A. J. Sloss. Traffic Manager, was appointed certifying officer to the Council for the issue of licenses.

Lieutenant Haakon Quillet, who was yesterday to have descended from Captain McGregor’s aeroplane at Grey* mouth, did not do so. as he had remained in Buller. Up is making a descent at Westport to-day, however, and is leaving Tor Oamaru to-morrow. He will be returning to Greymouth in about two weeks tnre, when he will jump- from the plane.

Sleep snug and warm these colC nights—nothing invites pleasant, comfy sleep so much as good warm blank ets and eiderdowns, and a good kapol bed. All these essential articles for the bed are stocked by Harley’s at the lowest prices Westland. Call and inspect at the Showrooms, Mackay St., Greymoutb.—Advt.

Clean new stocks for everyone. Specially selected togs or the working man at low prices. Working nailed Bluchers 12/6 pair. Heavy Chrome Balnior als 22/6 pair. Canvas Oily Butterf ys 10/6, Canvas Oily Roadmen’s Coats 13/6, Oily Canvas Leggings 11/6, Untearable Workers’ Trousers 8/11 pair, Navy Lammies chemically waterproofed 39/6 atad 45/-, all sizes; all wool Socks 1/- pair; summer Athletic Singlets 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 101-—Advt.

Slur of the West Lodge. L.A.0.D.. i usual fortnightly meeting to-night.— ' Advt. W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersail’s Ho-? tel. Christchurch, i s sufficient guaran-1 tee that no better service or accommo-1 dation is offering i u Christchurch. — Advt. Here are a few suggestions for Wedding and various gifts: Salad Sets, Supper Sets, Glass Bowls, Vases, Fern Bowls, Cake Stands, Card Tables, Cutlery, Tea Sets; all at prices to suit any pocket.—At Johnston’s Eeonomi- i cal Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.— - Advt. I At the Magistrate’s Court at Gran-i itv o n Thursday, before Mr W. Mel-* drum. S.M.. Mr J. O. B. Hughes. In-1 specter of Mines, proceeded against J Thomas McGhie, manager of the West-1 1 port Stockton Coal Company. for a , breach of the Explosives Regulations, iin that he did store explosive under- ' ground. He was convicted and fined I £2 and ' Special Job Purchase Sale now on: | HO only Ladies’ fawn and grey FoxFur Necklets, less than half usual j prices, 14/11 and 19/11; Ladies’ Furl Trimmed Velour Coats. 29/11. “We Sell for Less.’’ —Thorpy’s Economy! Warehouse, Greymouth. Reefton andj , Westport.—Advt. Huriy up your New Year ’s suit to I measure. I can do it. Nolhing better} obtainable in the Dominion at the mon-1 ey. Navy blue worsted Suits made to. measure from Five Guineas. English i and Colonial Worsted and Tweed Suits I made to measure from 92/6. Let m®, have your order this week; satistaeItion guaranteed. Alex Ogilvie, the I leash Outfitter, Mawhera Quay.—Phono l i 101.—Advt. At the Magistrate's Court on Friday morning, before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M.. Harold George Edward Pendry was charged with failing to adequately maintain his wife. Mollie Marjory i.Jessie Pendry. and having also I been guilty cf persistent cruelty. Ser- ' geant J. Smyth raid the wife ha ( i since I I left the West Coast and her present' address had not been ascertained. He; asked for a remand until. to day, s.tat-1 ing that Pendry would also probably! be charged with failure tu provide;, adequate maintenance for his child. ■ Pendry a s ked for bail, the Sergeantj stating tiro police had n 0 objection, bur; it was very doubtful if security w uldj bo forthcoming. Bail was fixed at self! £25 and • one surety of £25. Job Purchase Sale nQjv g.t. All wool White Colonial Blankets, Single Bed 19/6. Double Bed 29/6 pr.; Double Bed White Honeycomb Quilts, S/ll and 9/11; White Twill Sheeting. 54in. 1/61 yd.. 80in. 2/6 yd. “We Sell for Less.’*, —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse. Greymouth, Reefton and Westport.—Advt.l Brace yourself against the cold wen-1 j ther with a nip of Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, “The Whisky of Distinction”. ' The mellow a:ifi natural flavour of (“Dewar's” has made it the favourite /of the man that wants the best spirit | that science and maturity can give.— West Coast Agents: Griffen & Smith, , Greymouth and Westport.—Advt. | At about 3.30 a.m. yesterday morn- ; ing. an outbreak of fire was discovered ‘nt the residence of Mr Richard Arm-; strong. Carroll Street, Runanga. The I fire had a good hold when discovered. I and the house, a five-roomed one. with i ad the furniture, was totally destroyid. The insurances on the building I were not ascertainable yesterday. A | band of willing helpers kept the fire ’ from obtaining a hold of Mr F. OakI ley’s residence next door, but the latI ter house was damaged a good deal on j one side. A large quantity of furnil ture was removed from Oakley’s home | and it is undedstood that Mrs Oakley . lost a purse containing a considerable j sum of money. | For furniture that is better go to S. Burnett White’s. Hundreds of West Coast homes have an added charm, through their Burnett White Furniture, yet White’s furniture costs no more. : For every room in your house there is Whites’ furniture available—better and ; finer furniture and furnishings to make i your home an even better place to live in.—S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher. —Advt. Smart in appearance and serviceable —good service, too —is the slogan at Alex Ogilvie’s mercer’s shop. Low j | rent, small overhead expenses, discrim- 1 • ination in buying for cash only en- , ables me to give old and new custom- 1 | ers bright cheery goods. Start the ’ New Year and deal with Alex Ogilvie’s —the shop where you get satisfaction. f ! Next Jack Morresey’s Railway Hotel, : near Railway Station. Rhone 101. — • , Advt.