LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 20 February 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt.

A Nelson press wire states that under the wills of the late Mr and Mrs R. B. Jackson, the sum of five thousand has been left for providing and equipping recreation areas and open spaces in the city of Nelson.

Good to get into —Lichfield Shirts. The “Duralla, ” double warp for double wear, collar to match, price 8/6. Obtainable from Kim Williams, the Shop for Lichfield Shirts.—Advt.

The local Boy Scouts arc at present making an appeal to the townspeople for books and magazines, and other reading matter, which will be sent to the unemployed camp on the Coastal Road. Persons desirous of assisting the cause may leave their addressee at the “ Argus” Office, and Scouts will later call at their homes for the gifts.

The choicest. Home Mad© Cakes — Block Cake, 1/- and 1/3 per lb.; Small Goods, Id each. Made on the premises from absolutely the best ingredients.— The Josephine (next C. Smith and Co.). Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

Wise Housewives will buy one of our Aluminium Preserving Pans while we have a few to clear at specially reduced prices. Call and see them today at Johnston’s Economical Shop.— Advt.

The first sitting of the Central Transport. Licensing Authority under the Transport Licensing Act commenced at Wellington yesterday. Colonel Allen presided, and explained that the permanent Chairman, Mr Justice Frazer, probably would not be available for the whole of the sitting. As sociated with Colonel Allen was Mr H. B. S. Johnstone, and also present was the Commissioner of Transport. Mr J. S. Hunter. —Press Assn.

Harihari residents are. in store for «. treat, on Tuesday evening next, when Albert Smart’s Dance Band of Dunedin, will visit there and hold a grand dance in the evening.

Before you decide about your new Jam Jars, call and see our selection of one and two lb. Jars; also Jelly Jars We can also supply you with Extra Tops for Agee Jars. At Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

A cablegram received by Dalgety and Co.. Greymouth, from their London office and dated February 19th, 1932. reported the butter market firm with quotations as follows: —Danish 152 s to 1545, New Zealand Finest. 110 s to 112 s, Australian Finest Unsalted 110 s to 112 s, Australian Finest Salted 106 s to 108 s, Australian G.A.Q. 100 s to 104 s. The cheese market "was reported quiet at the advance with, quotations as follows:— New Zealand write 63s to 645, New Zealand coloured 64s to 655. Australian white 60s to 625, Australian coloured 61s to 635, Canadian white and coloured 66s to 70s.

Moana, Lake Brunner, the most delightful, invigorating health and pleasure resort, is only 22 miles from Greymouth (less than an hour car ride, or a 2/3 train fare from Grey.). Fishing, bathing, tennis, boating and magnificent Bush Walks to beautiful scenic reserve of 300 acres, three-quarters of a mile from the Hotel Chateau. Fishermen may arrange for launch or small boat. Sunday guests and their families catered for in the Luxurious lounge at the Hotel Chateau, erected last year on the moat modern principle, and beautifully furnished. Special suites for married couples, and absolute privacy for guests. Intending hr’iday visitors please book, write, or N. L. Eield, Moana.—Advt.

Gangs of men have been engaged throughout the week 1 in an endeavour to clear the slip which on Sunday morning last brought down about 150,000 tons of rock into the Seven Mile Creek, at the Middle Brake State coal mine, but so far the obstruction has not been cleared and the creek is still blocked up. It is estimated that the water is about thirty feet deep in places behind the huge mass of stone. If the channel is not cleared very soon to allow the water to get away there is every possibility that the foundations of the Power House will be affected.

The Maori Concert Party will sing and conduct the service at St. Paul’s Methodist Church to-morrow (Sunday) evening.—Advt. In this issue the Railway Depart meat advertises excursion fares and special train arrangements for tho West Coast A. and P. Show to be held at Greymouth on 26th and 27th February. Special cheap day tickets will be issued on the morning of 27th February. Face the Facts! Have you so much money that you can afford to take no heed, or will Big Savings make your lot easier! It will repay you to purchase your Furniture and Furnishings, Crockery, Rugs, Linoleum, etc., at Harley ’s.—Advt. Wednesday next at 2 p.m., on the premises of Griffen and Smith Ltd.. Harley and Co., Ltd., will sell under instructions from Mr A. Naylor, Assignee, a complete outfit of Bakers’ Utensils, valued at £6OO. Particulars from Mr A. Navlor, or the auctioneers. —Advt.

An important auction sale of farm lands and of the European Hotel, at Charleston, on Friday next, February 26, at the Mart, Westport, is advertised in another column. Messrs Hansen and Co., instructed by the mortgagee, will sell in four lots land of a total area of nearly 290 acres, one let including also tho hotel.

A young man, Mr Alan .Rodgers, received a severe kick on his right knee from a horse on Thursday. The horse, the retired galloper. Kiladdie, was harnessed to a lorry, but refused to budge. Rodgers, who was sitting on the lorry, began hitting it with the reins, and the horse lashed out, catching him on the knee. He was given medical attention, but will not be able to resume work for some da vs.

Give your friends an oil or Water Colour Painting this year. An appreciative and lasting gift. New Zealand and West Coast scenery. To be seen at Jim Rhodes’s, Ladies’ and Gents’ Hairdressing Saloon. Private room for ladies. Two doors from Andy Lees’ Royal Hotel, Mawhera Quay. —Advt.

A boon ro motorists. Dented mud guards and general body work made equal to new again by Metal Beaters, Duco and Epamelling experts. Hoods, curtains and celluloids fitted to any make of car or bus. Compare our prices.—Buchanan’s Motor Body Works, Waite Street, Greymouth.— Advt.

It is seldom that a single potato root yields as much as 171bs of firstclass tubers, but the above remarkable result has been obtained by a local resident, Mr Joseph Anisy, of Tainui treet. Out of 32 seed potatoes selected at random from amongst the ordinary household variety, Mr Anisy has succeeded in harvesting a total of over two hundredweight. In addition to the Toot yielding 171bs, several others gave from 14 to 9 lbs, the total crop averaging 71bs per root.

The driest place on the wet West Coast is under one of Webster’s (local make) umbrellas. All umbrellas sold by us are kept in repair for twelve months. When buying ask your draper if be will give you the same guarantee. Keep your money in the district by purchasing the locally-made article. The prices are right. The quality is the very best.—G. A. Webster. Umbrella Maker, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

Remember White’s when you furnish your home. Remember their claim to value —the best possible quality at a reasonable price. All home owners and intending home builders should see our beautiful furniture. Visit eur Showrooms at any time, and satisfy yourself that to buy furniture at our inimitable prices is to save.—S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher.— Advt.

Serviceable Working Togs at low prices.—Oily canvas butterfly capes 10/6, oily canvas roadmen’s coats 13/6, miners’ black sleeveless singlets 4/6, heavy ribbed socks 1/- pair, men’s heavy nailed shooters pegged and screwed 19/6 pair, odd vests 6/11 each, S.S.S. navy bib overalls 10/6, jackets 10/6, dark hardwear working trousers waist measurement from 34 to 40 inch R/11, from 42 to 48 waist measurement 10/6; all wool flannel shirts 5/11, men’s singlets from 1/6, single kapoc mattresses filled with 121bs best Samarang kapoc 25/-, large-size pillows 3/6 each. Call and inspect before visiting elsewhere. The Shop of Satisfaction.—Alex. Ogilvie, Upper Mawhera Quay (next Railway Hotel), G reym n uth. —Advt.