LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 30 April 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mass will be celebrated on Sir.iday next, May 3, at Paroa, at 8.30 a.m.— Advt. The Karoro Sports Club’s popular old I time long night dance will be held in [the United Pavilion to-night. | French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill J Bosenberg's Twelve Mile Hotel, Bu'-ler Gorge.—Advt. , It is reported that a certain amount I of price cutting is threatened in the i West Coast sawmilling industry. “Como in please. Go out pleased.” [is the motto of Jim Rhodes, Ladies’ & Gents’ Hairdresser. Mawhera Quay i (two doors from Jack Morrisey’s Baili way Hotel) Greymouth.—Advt. i In future the Government Tourist | I Agency in Greymouth, which closes this I week, will be carried on by Messrs Nan- 1 carrow and Co. W. A. Stapleton, of Tattersall’s Ho- ■ tel, .Christchurch, i s sufficient guaran- ! tec that no better service or accommodation is offering i n Christchurch..— Advt. I It is stated that the average earnings for members of the Greymouth Waterside Workers’ Union for the month of [April will be less than 311/- per man for that period, duo to the slack times 'that arc being experienced. | We have just landed a great selection of Torches -and Electric Bulbs. | Torches from 1/6 to 8/6; the best selI ection in town; worth inspection.—At; ; Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, . Mawhera Quay.—Advt. I I ! Brown’s Bakery, a new business, will . [open to-morrow in the shop next to the Miniature Golf Course in Tainui Street! land will cater for the general public’ | with first class bread. The new bakery is also commencing a delivery ser- • ' vice. j Special Job Purchase Sale now on: I I 10 only Ladies’ fawn and grey Fox Fur Necklets, less than half usual prices, 14/11 and 19/11; Ladies’ Fur Trimmed Velour Coats, 29/11. “We Sell for Less.”—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth, Reef ton and Westport.—Advt. Dancing enthusiasts are again reminded that the Reef ton Cricket Club’s an-' mini ball takes place at the Criterion [ Theatre, Reefton, tv-iiierrow, Friday, night. Steel’s (Greymouth) full or- • chestra will supply excellent music. Ex-1 cellent ararngements are now being completed so that patrons should be assured of a right royal time.

Brace yourself against the cold weather with a nip of Dewar’s Imperial Whisky, “The Whisky of Distinction”. The mellow amd . 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.

An interesting quoiting contest is be ing held at Taylorville to-day the- game being of 15yds and 61 shots. Play 1 Starts at 10 a.m., and Mr A. McAnn’-ty .will officiate' as umpire. Captain McGregor's aeroplane was yesterday afternoon seen about 2 p.m. at Ruru flying eastward at a great height, evidently being about to cross the main range. Parents and guardians are notified that W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer. Mawhera Quay, has just landed 3 splendid assortment of School Books and Requisites. All selling at published p 'ices—Advt. The local Unemployment Committee has communicated with the Unemployment Board, asking that financial assistance be given for prospecting in .certain areas i n the district, with the ' object of opening up promising country and absorbing more of the unemployed. 1 Job Purchase Sale now o.i. Al. wool White Colonial Blankets, Single Bed I 19/6. Double Bed 29/6 pr.: Double Bed White Honeycomb Quilts. 8/11 and 9/11: White Twill Sheeting. 54in. 1/6 •yd.. 80in. 2/6 yd. “We Self for Less.” I—Thorpy’s 1 —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse. Grey- , mouth. Reefton and Westport.—Advt. I On Sunday afternoon there was nearly a • drowning tragedy at Hukarerc. when Irene, the two-year-old daughter of Air and Mrs A. Bradley, was missed for a few minutes, she be- ‘ ing found in a water race near the home. Artificial respiration had to be ' carried out for some time before the child showed any signs of coming to. She is now progressing favourably. I Here are a few suggestions for WedI ding and various gifts: Salad Sets, I Supper Sets, Glass Bowls. Vases. Fern Bowls. Cake Stands, Card Tables, Cut--1 lory, Tea Sets; all at prices to suit ! any pocket.—At Johnston’s Economi--1 cal Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.— Advt. 1 The bridge over the Brown Rive* •at Bell Hill has now been almost com--1 pleted by the contractor, Mr John Forlrest. The running boards are laid, . nd the decking is to be asphalted. The bridge connects Bell Hill road, with the road to Rotomanu and Incht Lonnie. When the bridge Wver the ’ Orangipuku River is completed the read round trip from Gney mouth via 801 l Hill. Inchbonnie, Mitchell’s and Kumar?. can be motored in a few hours. Sleep snug and warm these cok' 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 ths lowest prices in Westland. Call and inspect at the Showrooms, Mackay St,. I Greymouth.—Advt. Under the new unemployment scheme ; of 9 - per day for single men and 12 6 • [ior married men. the Greymouth Bor- ! ough Council have 66 men engaged on; various work throughout the Borough, some being employed on the Recreation ' Ground. Mount Street, and kerbing and i channelling. Of the 66 men employed, 29 are receiving two days per week. 28 three days per week, aud five, four 1 days per week. There are also four ; waterside workers employed making up : time lost during the month of March. ' For furniture that is better go to I S. Burnett White’s. Hundreds of West Coast homes have an added charm, through their Burnett White Furniture, i 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 ! your home an even better place to live ' in.—S. Burnett White, High Grade Fur- 1 nisher.—Advt.