LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 12 May 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The James and Liverpool mines will both be working to-day. The World’s Best Havana Cigars ob tainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge.—Advt. Exceptionally fine mushrooms from the Waimaunga district reached Greymouth yesterday, a* consignment including numbers of a diameter of seven, six and five inches. 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 annual athletic tournament between the Christchurch and Wellington Training colleges was won by Christchurch, who secured eleven events against the Wellington Colleges’ five. Mr L. Wilson of Runanga, ran second, both in the 440 yds. and 880 yds. for Christchurch. He also was successful winning the feather-weight boxing 'event from G. B. Tunnycliffe, on points. Real Down Quilts. These are magnificent Quilts. Light, warm, gorgeously designed, displaying modern labouring. Priced from 29/- at S. Burnett White’s, the High Grade Furnisher.—Advt. A broken leg was sustained by Mr Con Daly, senr., of Greymouth, at theGranite Creek Sawmiliing Company’s Mill at Mokinihui, 31 miles north of Westport, on Tuesday. Mr Daly had only a short time ago taken over the managership of the mill. He was engaged in erecting skids, when one of ihe logs slipped, andAhe ecame jammed between it and another log. A clean break just below the knee resulted. After being attended by Dr Brough of Karamea, he was conveyed to the Westport Hospital

Don’t miss the 101 bargains now offering at Johnston’s Crockery and Fancy Goods Sale. Come in and see our 1/- Bargain Tables.—Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next, May 15 (Pentecost Sunday) at Kokiri 8 a.m., and at Kotuku 10 a.m. —Advt.

A Dunedin Press Association telegrom states that the Directors of the Westport Coal Company have declared an interim dividend of sixpence per share, which is payable on May 30th.

New Zealand all wool Grey Blankets. Single bed size 17/- per pair. Threequarter bed size 23/- per pair. Full double size 27/- per pair. At S. Burnett White’s, High Grade Furnisher.— Advt.

Regarding the allegations of public servants boycotting trading firms, the Auckland Employers’ Federation, Drapers’ Association, and Grocers’ Association Presidents all state that they heard nothing whatever of any such boycott. The Government’s measure to permit them instantly to dismiss public is evidently as much a political move as anything else.

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 you specimens of our superior workmanship.— Buchanan’s Motor Bodv Works, Waite St., Gre-^outb.—Advt.

An accident of a serious nature occurred in Boundary Street on Tuesday evening, when Miss Edna Milligan, daughter of Mrs T Milligan, who is blind, was returning to her home from a restaurant about thirty yards away, when she turned quickly and brought her face into contact with a shop front, causing a fracture of the jaw. with the result that she had to be attended by Dr. Ray and later admitted to the Grey River Hospital where she will undergo an operation this morning.

The wonderful values ottered in our winter range of Eiderdowns, Travel ling 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. Greymonth.

. The efforts of the Greymouth Boxing Association to match Harry Johns and Artic Hughes for a contest here on June 3 have not been successful. Although Hughes’ acceptance was doubtful, no difficulty was expected from Johns. Nevertheless, although Hughes has notified his willingness, Johns has declined, for the reason that he has obtained employment in Auckland. The Association has therefore decided to abandon any arrangements for a professional or amateur bout on June 3.

In the window of The Bristol Piano Company are exhibited some betuitv fully coloured pictures dealing wi.h scenes from the Passion Play ot Ober-Ammergau. Upon inquiry our re porter learned that they were ah hand-coloured by a young girl m Invercargill They will only be on view for two days and are well worth see- , ing.—Advt. ! On examination of the southern i break-water extension yesterday morn ling, it was found that the very heavy seas during the last few days had caused some damage. Two of the centre piles were carried away, fortunately without damage to the staging, as would have been the case it outside piles had gone. Mr LI ' • Milne (Assistant Harbour Engineer), stated last evening that so tar he could not account for the piles being, carried away, especially without lea> ing any trace of the broken remains The piles had been down only eight months. The only suggestion he could offer for their breaking off was that they had been eaten through by the toredo (borer). A man is to patrol the North Beach until the piles are washed up and then it may be possible to ascertain the exact cause.

The present school holidays afford parents a good opportunity to attend to the defects of eyesight of their children. “It is the keen eye that makes a keen brain,” and the responsibility of this asset lies with the parents. Mr Alan M. Rudge, Registered Optician (Central Chambers), will, after Friday next, be glad to advise parents as to the correct course to take. Consultations free. —Advt. Yesterday afternoon, fifty senior girls from the Greymouth Technical High School, and thirty from the Greymouth Convent School, honoured the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale by paying a visit of inspection to the Grey Hospital, where lecturettes were given by the Nurses and Sisters in charge of the various wards and departments, these including those of massage, the laboratory, the dispensary, the operating theatre and the X-Ray section. The children displayed a very keen interest and note books were very prominent, and presumably essays will be written about the visit later on. No doubt the result of the visit will be an inducement for girls in secondary schools to keep in view the noble profession. Sunday next, being the nearest Sunday to the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, will be ohserved as National Hospital Day. In most of churches there will be refer- | ences made to the nursing profession. 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. Web ster, Umbrella Maker. Mawhera Quay.