LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 15 March 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

All who are interested in the formation of a Horticulture Society for Greymouth are invited to attend a meeting in the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock.

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

On Friday, March 18th. at 10.30 a.m. sharp, Messrs McMahon and Lee (Reefton) will sell by auction, at the Wataiioa Sale Yards. 75 store hereford steers and heifers. Further entries are in v;ted.

A boon to motorists. Dented mudguards and general body work made equal to new again by Metal Beaters, Duco and Enamelling 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.

An alarm of fire was given shortly after 5 p.m., yesterday, but when the Fire Brigade arrived on the scene of the supposed outbreak, the Municipal Baths, the alarm was found to be practically without foundation. The caretaker of the baths had been preparing a fire in a large tin in preparation for the evening’s swimming carnival and the smoke from this evidently gave someone or other the impression that the dressing sheds were afire. The large crowd which quickly gathered in expectation of a big blaze were somewhat disappointed.

Members of the Grey Branch of the N.Z. Labour Party arc reminded of a special meeting to be held in the Lyceum Hall to-night at S o’clock. French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Wines arc obtainable at Bil) Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller **e. —Advt. Don’t forget that the Municipal Band Old Time dances are still the popular ones. Everybody is invited to come along to the Band Hall to-iuo«-row night and have a good time. Admission 1/-. A message from Suva yesterday stated that the liner “Aorangi,” reported that the Koro Light has ceased

revolving. It is now explained that this is due to the effects of an earthquake, which damaged the lighthouse, causing it to lean on its side. Its machinery is now jammed. In the meantime, mariners are warned that the light is stationary. Try one of our Bargain Parcels; they contain 3 White and Gold Saucers, 1 cake Bath Soap, 2 Tumblers, 2 Alum Dessert Spoons, 1 good size Salad Bowl. All for 2/6. —At Johnson’s Crockery Shop.—Advt. An accident occurred at the Runanga State School yesterday, when a lad named Pierce Brady, aged seven years, sustained a nasty cut on the knee, accidentally inflicted by another boy. An artery was severed, and the boy had to have the wound stitched by Dr. G. W. Meade. He was later taken to his parents’ residence at the Nine Mile.

Butter dishes in a great variety procurable at our Store, suitable for Household use, Hospitals and Hotels. Prices 3d, 4d, sd, 6d. 8d and 1/-; also small Jugs and Sugar Basins for 1/pair.—At Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. The Liverpool State Mine will be partly idle to-day, No. 1 section having been put out of action by a fall of stone at the tunnel mouth, though for how long is not yet ascertainable. No. 2 section will work to-day. Millerton mine remains still idle after four weeks of inactivity, and distress in that locality is reported to be serious.

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.

The Government will this week put off 2000 of the men engaged on public works. Sackings are to continue till June, when it is expected all men. on

such works will have been reduced to a dole wages basis. Married men will get preference of engagement on the lowered pay rate. Permanent public works men and staff officials are also being sacked in proportion to the reduction of labourers.

To-day (Tuesday), 2.30 p.m., Harley and Co., Ltd., under instructions, will sell by auction without reserve. Lot 1 of Sub-division 23, of Municipal Re-

serve 51. Preston Road, containing 21 perches, together with 6 roomed House thereon, occupied by Mr W. Anderson —Advt.

Two cars came into collision near the Kaiata bridge yesterday morning. One, a Ford car, was driven by Mr Beauchamp of Greymouth and the oth er, a Ford milk delivery van. wa> driven by Mr F. Warren, of Taylorville. Both vehicles’ were fairly extensively damaged, but fortunately the occupants of both vehicles escaped m jury.

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.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Robert William Shaw, aged 23. charged with the theft at Tiroroa on September 4th., of a diamond and sapphire tie-pin valued at £lO, the property of William Rosenberg. Detec-tive-Sergeant T. E. Holmes stated the accused had been arrested on warrant, and asked for a remand until to-day. The Magistrate, Mr W. Meld rum. granted the remand.

A mild sensation was caused in the vicinity of the Cobden bridge yesterday afternoon, when a horse, driven in a lorry, on which two young men were riding, bolted. The lorry was proceeding in the direction of Omoto, but as it was passing the Greymouth quarry thp. horse suddenly took charge and, depositing the men on the road, turned round and set out over the Cobden bridge. As the horse turned to go over the bridge the lorry overturned, but it soon righted itself and the horse careered on, fortunately meeting no traffic on the way. It turned to go up the hill towards Coal Creek, but stopped exhausted half way up, and was easily caught.

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 he 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.

A Greymouth railway employee, accompanied by his wife set out at six o’clock on a recent morning for Brunnerton to' pick blackberries. After | about two hours’ work, they were rewarded with about three-quarters of a kerosene-tin-full, and as the fruit was becoming scarce low down, it was decided to explore fields higher up th? hill. The ascent was made, and, sometime after picking operations had been resumed, the husband remarked to his wife that it would be rather unfortunate if the tin of blackberries at the foot of the hill were stolen. On returning, a great surprise greeted them. The blackberries had not been stolen, but a. cow was busily engaged demolishing its rich find, and instead ot almost a full tin of blackberries being in their possession, there was only a quarter tin full of mushy mixture.