LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 3 May 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The World’s Best Havana Cigars obtainable at Bill Bosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. The popular old times dances are the Municipal Band’s, held at the Band Hall every Wednesday night, where dancers can have a good night’s dancing and a first-class supper provided for no extra charge. 801 l up, everybody. 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.

Parents would be well advised to reserve their seats at The Bristol for the Grand Combined Schools’ Concert, Thursday, Town Hall. No extra cost for booking. Prices: Circle 2/-, Stalls 1/-.—Advt. When resolutions were being called for at yesterday’s demonstration at the Band Rotunda, one wag called out: 1 ‘Ask for the resignation of the Government! All in favour? Aye!” His shout was greeted with an outburst of laughter and applause. New Zealand all wool Grey Blankets. Single bed size 17/- per pair. ThreeI quarter bed size 23/- per pair. Full ' double size 27/- per pair. At S. Burnett White’s, High Grade Furnisher.— Advt. Reserve! A packed house is anticipated at the Grand Combined Schools’ Concert, Town Hall. Thursday. No extra charge for reserving at The Bristol. Prices: Circle 2/-, Stalls 1/-. — Advt. At the meeting of the West Coast Competitions Society’s Executive yesterday, it was decided to extend invitations to veteran competitors such as Messrs E. Casey, L. F. De Berry, J. F. Wilson and A. Andrews, to be present at the Society’s Jubilee Festival in August, and if they desired, to take part in the oratory and debating sections, as they did formerly, as members of their respective clubs in Greymouth. Real Down Quilts. These are magnificent Quilts. Light, warm, gorgeously designed, displaying modern labouring. Priced from 29/- at SBurnett White’s, the High Grade Furnisher.—Advt. Place your car in the hands of experts. We can quote you prices that defy competition for all motor body repairs. We will be pleased to show ycu specimens of our superior workmanship.— Buchanan’s Motor Bodv Works, Waite St., Gra^moutb.—Advt.

The attraction in Westland to-mor-row will be Rimu’s golden jubilee, for the celebration of which excellent arrangements have been made. The monster procession will be a memorable one, as it will represent scenes of 50 years ago, and there will be other attractive tableaux. At the Rimu Domain the old identities will be specially catered for. The town will be bedecked with arches and greenery and the old time ball in the evening will be well worth attending. The wonderful values offered in our winter range of Eiderdowns, Travelling Rugs, Blankets, Kapoc Bedding and beautiful Pattern Bedside Hearthrugs are well worthy of your inspection. The- prices are in keeping with the hard times and it will repay our readers to inspect the values. —Harley and Co., Ltd., Complete House Furnishers, Greymouth.

The death has occurred at Auckland of Mr George Winstone at the age of 84 years. He was a pioneer in Auckland business life, and a benefactor to the city. He was the oldest trustee of the Pitt Street Methodist Church, and was a member for 63 years.

Great values in Stainless Cutlery and as usual prices are right.— Stainless Dessert Knives 1/4 each; Stainless Dinner Knives 1/6 each; Stainless Dessert Forks 1/-; Dinner Forks 1/3; Stainless Dessert Spoons 1/3; Teaspoons 7d each. We give you a guarantee for all cutlery purchased from us.—Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. It was feared yesterday morning that two men, David Morgan, of Gresson Street, and John Rooney, of Blaketown, were lost or had come to some harm, when they did not return to their homes over the week-end, after being engaged in prospecting for gold on the beach at the Ten Mile, on the coastal road. They were, however, found last evening by a party headed by Constable Houston, of Dunollie, both being well, returning to their homes. Arthur Turner, who was with the men, returned to Greymouth on Saturday and when the others did not return, Mrs Rooney became anxious and informed the police, but as it happened, there was no need for any alarm.

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. Tho prices are right. The quality is the very best. —G. A. Webster, Umbrella Maker, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.