LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 2 May 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

♦ (1 h Nominations, for all axemen’s events i for the Ngahere Sports on Satutrday. next, close with the secretaries this J evening. J * \ i French, Italian, Spanish and Forty-G guese Wines are obtainable at Bill , Bosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller ■ Gorge. —Advt. j 1 The first meeting of the 1931 season, of the Ikam-atua and West Coast r Coursing Club~will be held at Ikama-j tua toi-day, commencing at *12.30 p.m. Ten dogs will compete, so that a suecessful meeting is assured. Parents and guardians are notified ( that W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer, j Mawhera Quay, has just landed a j splendid assortment of School Books | and Requisites. All selling at pub- i lished prices—Advt. The Kokatahi annual sports meeting takes place to-day. when it is antici-‘ pated there will be a large gathering, of sports. Excellent nominations have been received and a good day’s sport should result. Several Greymouth contestants will take part. .

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

T-litc quo-iting contest for £lO a «idc at Taylorville yesterday, between Messrs R. Somerville (Taylorville), and W. Meikle (Blackball), Resulted in a< win for the former after a very keen and. even contest by 61 to 54. There was a large crowd present, who took a great interest in the match. At ojne stag© Meikle had a big lead on his opponent, who, however, finished strongly to win. Mr A. McAnulty was umpire.

Job Purchase Sale nojv r/n. AH wool White Colonial Blankets. Single Bed 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 Sell for Less.” —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse. Greymouth, Reef ton and Westport. —Advt.

Football codes will have the use of the Recreation Ground from to-day-, May 2nd, and on every Saturday following up to and including Saturday, September 26th. The ground will also be available on June 3rd, when the League code will have the use of it. A conference of Rugby. League and Soccer delegates was held on Thursday, Mr F. Kitchingham presiding. The following allocations w“re agreed upon: League: May 9, June 3, July 4, August 22; September 26. Soccer: May 2. 23; June

6. 20; July 18. August. 1. 15. September 5, 19.’ Rugby: May 16. 30; June 13, 27; July 1. 25; August S 29; September 12.

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

Mr W. 11. Phipps Black, who is believed to have been lost overboard from the ferry-stearmer Wahine on her , trip to Wellington on Tuesday night, | was a well-known grain, produce, and J timber broker, of Christchurch. He Iwas born in Calcutta in 1859, and came | to Canterbury when still a young man. I For some years he- was connected with i the firms of Miles and Company, and j Dalgety and Company, but- about 1896 he. founded the brokerage business | which he carried on until illness overtook him. He was well know n in busi--1 ne. c s circles in Christchurch. He leaves j a widow and one daughter, Mrs R. J. I Glen of Fendalton. A son was killed I in. the Great War.

| On Tuesday night, May sth. Les Grumimitt and his Band are holding a grand dance at Schaef’s Hall. This . clever band of five professional music--1 ians will feature all the latest music. ■ The programme will consist of mixed dances. This dance will require no further recommendation when you realise , the band is direct from the Dixieland i Cabaret, Christchurch, the Majestic Cabaret, Wellington. Fuller particulars will be found on Page One of this issue.—Advt.

That the inccease in the number of patients admitted to the Christchurch Hospital is due to the increasing number of motor accidents is the opinion of the medical superintendent (Dr W. Fox.) l n his annual report on the medical services presented to the North Canterbury Hospital Board at its meeting yesterday, D. Fo-x stated:—“The number of patients admitted shows a small inci ease, "as also the average stay in hospital to 20.3 days, as against ■ 19.5. This is probably the result of the large number of serious accidents j aused by motor vehicles. The pro- ■ blem of the mo-tor accidents was very ’ fully placed before, you in my last annual report and requires some active steps to be taken so that the cost of treating such cases be a legal charge against the injured individual through the insurance companies.’’

Clean new stocks for everyone. Specially selected togs or the working man at low prices. Working nailed Bluch|ers 12/6 pair. Heavy Chrome Balmorals 22/6 pair. Canvas Oily Butterf-ys I 10/6, Canvas Oily Roadmen’s Coats ,13/6, Oily Canvas Leggings 11/6, Un'tearable Workers’ Trousers 8/11 pair, ,Navy Lammies chemically waterproofed 39/6 atod 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 ■lo!.—Advt.

The householders of the Ruru-Mdana 1 school district have elected the following School Committee:— Messrs J. j Hines, C. Penhalluriack, C. Coles, G. Gil landers (chairman and secretary), 1 Mrs Coles (treasurer). Nominations for the Novice and Open Boxing Tournament (all classes) close with the Secretary, Air F. W. Baillie, to-night.—Advt. Further evidence of the extensive policy of the Government, is the fact that the parcels delivery at Greym.omth, Jiitherto let under contract, is new being made by members of the mail room staff . The new conditions came into force yesterday, May 1. ' League Football extraordinary tomorrow (Sunday), at Wingham Park. . Marist v. Runaaga. Don’t miss seeing ! these champions in action. —Advt. “Come in please. Go out pleased.” Is the motto of Jim Rhodes, Ladies’ & i Gents’ Hairdresser, Mawhera Quay (two doors from Jack Morrisey’s Rail jway Hotel) Greymouth.—Advt. ■ The Greymouth Branch of the MasIler Bakers’ and Pastry Cocks’ Association has reduced the price of bread. ■ the rate being as from the Ist of this i month one shilling per four pound loaf | for cash and 1/1 delivered, the small , loaf prices respective!v being 6<l ami |6ld. | We have just landed a great seleeI tion of Torches and Electric Bulbs. I Torches from 1/6 to 8/6; the best sel|ection in town; worth inspection.—At I Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, | Mawhera Quay.—Advt. j The Fire Brigade found the water ■ pressure inadequate yesterday afterj ncion, when called on to check the scrub fire in the vicinity of the Bowlring Green, and bad there been a call for a strong jet of water the available supply would have fallen far short of .the emergency.

Messrs Gibbs’, “Aard” Motors Ltdexcursion fares will certainly induce the travelling public to travel with the service that gives service. The Greymouth-Nelson fare is now reducer to- £1 15/- single and £2 17/6 return. — Advt.

' Following the procedure adopted by other trade unions in Christchurch, the i Canterbury Bakers’ and Pastrycooks’ | Employees’ Union has declined to nominate any person to represent the workers on the Unemployment Board. This | attitude has been adopted as a pro- • test against the method of selection. I which is by the Minister for Labour. It is considered that the unions of employees should elect by majority I vote.'

Special Job Purchase Salo now on: 10 only Ladies’ fawn and grey Fox Fur Necklets, less than half usual prices, 14/11 and 19/11; Ladies’ Fur Primmed Velour Coats, 29/11. “We Sell for Less.”—Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth. Reef ton and West port. —Advt.

The boisterous south-easterly gales prevailing duping the last couple of days, however unpleasant, have enabled many landowners in the Grey district to clear sej-ub per medium of fires. Yesterday was an ideal jiay for this punpofto, and there -were numerous scrub fire s in and around Greymouth. One at the rear of the Bowling Green, fanned by the strong wind necessitated an appeal to; the’ Brigade, in order to prevent- the threatened spread of fire.

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

I Here arc a few suggestions for Wed- • ding and various gifts: Salad Sets, Supper Sets, Glass Bowls, Vases, Fern Bowls, Cake Stands, Card Tables, Cut- , lery, Tea Sets; all at prices to suit ■any pocket.—At Johnston’s Economii cal Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.— Advt.

A cablegram received by Dalgety & I Company, Limited, Greymouth, from their London office, reports the butter market depressed. Danish butter is quoted from 120/- to 122/- per cwt; N.Z. finest and Australian finest unsalted .both from 106/- to 108/-. Australian finest salted is quoted from 104/ to .106/-, and Australian G.A.Q. from 100/to 102/- The cheese market is also [reported as depressed. New Zealand white is quoted from 46/- per cwt, and icoloured from 50/- to 51/-; Australian ( white from 46/- to 47/-. and coloured from 49/- to 51/-; Canadian white ‘from 66/ to 72/-. and coloured 68/- to 76/-.

I Sleep snug and warm these colC 1 nights—nothing invites pleasant, com- , fy sleep so much as good warm blank j ets and eiderdowns, and a good kapo) ‘ bed. All these essential articles for the bed are stocked by Harley’s at the lowest prices in Westland. Call and inspect at the Showrooms, Mackay St., Grey mouth.—Advt.

■ At the monthly or the Grey Acclimatisation Society, a letter was nec&ived from the Conservater of Forests regarding a sanctuary at Lake Haupiri, stating that it was pndbable that! sawmillers operating nearby might encroach on the sanctuary bound aries. It was decided that the Secretary write to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for particulars concerning th?"sanctuary, and its boundaries. It was decided to advise’ the Westland Society that 250,000 brown trout ova would be this season’s limit.' for the Grey Society. Tfie Secretary and President were appointed a deputation to tno Westland Society with regard hatchery operations. The resignation of the Secretary, Mr J. Stubbs

'was Teceive*d with regret, and Mr I. Bennington wa s appointed to the tion. The Secretary was instructed to write to? the Department, of Internal Affairs, re’gretting that the Society has seen fit to declare on open season.

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, Wh'tes’ furniture available—better finer furniture and furnishings to make | your home an even better place to live j in.—S. Burnett White, High Grade Fur- j nisher.—Advt.

Smart in appearance and serviceable —good service, too —is the slogan at Alex Ogilvie’s mereer’s shop. Low rent, small overhead expenses, discrimination in buying for eash only enables me to give old 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 Railway Station. Rhone 101.— Advt.

At about 8.30 a.m. yesterday an alarm of fire was given by the firebell at the Central Station, but the Brigade did not proceed to the scene of the outbreak, the Oriental Hotel, as a further message was received that the flames had been extinguished. The tire occurred in the kitchen of the hotel, but only minor damage was reported. At 2.15 o’clock in the afternoon. burning blackberries at the tear of the Greymonth Bowling Green caused another alarm to be given. The flames at times leapt fully twenty feet high, and nearby residences were in no little danger. The Brigade turned out and quickly extinguished the flames.

The days are getting shorter and the nights are drawing out; the temperature is falling; Winter’s coming, there’s no doubt. If you should have cold feet at night, the "best thing, it is said, is to get a good hot water bag to keep you warm in bed. So why wait any longer—it’s useless to. delay; don’t shudder, freeze and shiver, but get one right away. You’ll see a fine selection, all sizes, prices low, in the windows of the Pharmacy of Parkinson and Co. —Advt.