LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 11 June 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

Three double-decker trucks of fat lambs were last evening railed from South Westland t° Hie Belfast Freezing Works.

Kilgour’s Great Removal Sale commences Thursday next. Bargains in all departments to make a speedy clearance. Stocks must be cleared.— Advt.

Approximately 1,100,000 superficial feet of timber will be shipped from Greymouth in two vessels this month The Kiwitea, which arrives on Mon day, is (to fllpad 400.|000 feet for Melbourne and Adelaide, while the Gabri olla, which is due on June 22nd, will load the remaining 700,000 feet.

Gents 7 Box C/alf Oxford Shoes, In the latest designs. Leather lined and excellent Value; price 19/6. We pay postage and railage.—Kim Williams. Mercer and Boot Importer.—Advt.

There has been a heavy snowfall in the Maruia district this week. The plains in this locality are covered to a depth of some inches. There are six inches of snow on the Rapu Saddle. At Big River snow has also fallen, and on e day this week the fall was three inches.

The wonderful values offered in our winter range of Eiderdowns, Travel ling Rugs, Blankets, Kapoc Bedding and beautiful Pattern Bedside Hearth rugs 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, Grey mouth.

A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Technical School last evening when the old pup'ils entertained the teachers and senior scholars of the school a-t a social and dance. The duties of M.C. were, ably carried out by Mr T. A. Jacobson, while Eggleton’s Orchestra supplied excellent music. There were about 60 couples present. During the evening, Mrs McLaren gave two delightful items and was accompanied by Mr J. Patterson. Mr W. Payne rendered “In An Old Fashioned Town” an f ] was heartily encored. He was accompanied by Mrs R. McLaren. A dainty supper was served and dancing was continued until the ginging of “Auld Lang Syne” brought the evening to a close.

It is reported that the. West Coast saw mill-owners are making a demand for a large cut in the wages of their employees, exceeding, it i s stated, 25 per cent. In this issue we advertise the special bargain counter attractions offered at Harley’s for this Saturday only This gives the thrifty housewife an opportunity to save money. On Monday, July 4, there will be a sale of sheep' and cattle :q- the Ross Co-operative Saleyards, and ther c is expected 'to b© a good attendance of buyers. Kilgour’s Warehouse. Great Removal Sale commences Thursday. June 16. Prices heavily reduced to make a speedy clearance. Moving to more up-to-date premises, Bearh’s Building, Mackay Street. —Advt. The quarterly sessions of the Supreme Court at Greymouth, commence..yesterday afternoon, Mr Justice Adam* presiding. Charles Chambley and George Long Lowe, both of whom were represented by Mr J. W. Hannan, were each igranted a discharge in bankruptcy. Place your car in the hands of experts. We can quote you priceo that defy competition for all motor body repairs. We will be pleased to show you specimens of our superior workmanship.— Buchanan’s Motor Body w—k«. Waite St., G’-o^ T * l outl.—Advt. When a co-rcsponden 4 ’s name, Peter La,mb Lyon, was announced in a divorce suit in the Supreme Court at Grevmouth yesterday. His Honour, Mr Justice Adams jocularly remarked tha: it was “another case of the lion lying down with the lamb, with disastrous results. Glorify your rooms with colour and brightness of White’s furnishings. Curtains, cushions, loose covers, shadow tissues, rugs, linoleums, lino squares, all at reasonable prices. Onlv best qualities stocked.—S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

New Zealand butter is again selling <it a low price on the London market the low price of the Danish having depressed the Colonial market. Datgety and Coy., have received the following quotes from the London office, dated June 10th: Butter: Danish (f.0.b.) 82s to 83s; N.Z. Finest, 94s to 965; Australian Finest, Unsalted, 94s to 965; Australian, Finest, Salted, 94s to 965; Australian G.A.Q., 90s to 02s. Cheese: The cheese market is also sh>w, the quotes being: N.Z. White and Coloured, 54s to 555; Canadian White, 66s to 725; Canadian Coloured, 66s to 70s; Canadian C.1.F., 52s to 565. Your shilling will go a long way at Kilgour’s Great Removal Sale, commencing June 16. Prices heavily reduced in all departments to effect a speedy clearance. There’s something you will want and this is the time to get it.—Advt. A meeting of the Greymouth Branch of the Women’s Institute was held in the Wesley Hall at 2.30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, there being a good attendance of members. Mr> Black presided. Pleasure was experienced at the attendance of four members of the Gladstone Institute. A flour and sugar bag competition was held, and brought forth a number of pretty and useful articles, the former being won by Mrs Peek and the latter by Mrs Black. A vote of thanks to the Gladstone ladies for judging was passed. Th e hostesses for the afternoon were: Mesdames Booth, Beale, Musson and Miss O'Donnell. At the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Adams, Harold Holmes Greymouth, for whom Mr T. F. Brosnan appeared, petitioned for a divorce from his wife, Muriel Hilda Holmen, now of Auckland, on the grounds of adultery, Edward Porter being cited as co-respondent. The petition was not defended. Evidence was given by the petitioner and by Robert Duggan Assistant-Clerk of the Court. Counsel cited the case of McClew and McClew. His Honour reserved hi« decision, pending consideration of authorities, and the admissability of certain evid-

ence. Gregory O'Neill, of Waiuta (M J. W. Hannan) petitioned for a di vorce from his wife. Elizabeth O’Neill resident in Scotland on the grounds o adultery. Peter Lamb Lyon, being cit ed as co-respondent. Th.e hearing o the case was adjourned until this more ing. to permit the petitioner to give evidence.

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 ve>ts 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 San? arang kapoc 25/-, large-size pillows 3/6 each. Cail and inspect before visiting elsewhere. The Shop of Satis faction.—Alex. Ogilvie, Upper Ma whera Quay (next Rnilwnv Hotel Grey mouth. —Advt. There is little or no change in the position of the wrecked Kaponga. A visit yesterday to the North Tiphead revealed the fact that the vessel has now firmly settled down on the point giving the impression that attempts, if any are made, to remove the vessel j will occasion no little trouble. The general condition of the wreck is such i that very little material is coming loose and being washed up on the beach, but the recent heavy seas have had the effect of considerably demolishing the deck house and fittings while a crack is visible on the port side amidships. The foremast has become loose and quivers as each successive wave is shipped. A heavy swell was running yesterday, and the lower deck was continually awash. The stern deck has not been affected to any great extent by the waves and it is from this position that salvage operations. if undertaken should be found most practicable. On inquiry yesterday it was ascertained that no word had yet b°en received from Lloyd’s regarding the disp'osal of the vessel, and thus n o attempt at salvage would be made in the meantime with a possibility that none would be made at all.

A real bargain pareel is offered to you for 2/- from Johnston ’s Crockery Shop for this Saturday— 1 Fancy Tray, 1 Vegetable Dish. 3 large size’ Drinking Glasses. Save money by buying one of these.—Advt. The inadequacy of the unemployment relief allocations by the Board is locally reflecting itself in increased demands for help upon the Hospital Board. Men with as many as six, seven and more dependents, who would properly be entitled to £1 l.' s 6d per week. hav e in the past week been able to obtain only £1 ss, in the cases where the maximum allotmen t of wcrk ■v:-.s done. The result is that, though the Minister of Employment has prom-

ised that all relief workers shall not be any further obligation upon Hospital Boards, there is now too great a tax on the resources of the Grey HospitalBoard. * Lots of people wait till it rains be fore they think of buying an umbrella, and consequently have to go home in the rain, and have a dismal time generally. The same thing applies to the purchase of a hot water bag early in* the winter, so that 'full advantage may be obtained and comfort for the cold weather assured. This reminds us that Parkinson and Co. have just landed a second supply of hot water bags. They are of the best qiftlity and obtainable in all sizes. Even poking at them makes you feel warm. Why not get one at once? Call in at Parkinson’s and see them—Advt. A strange story of the power of the human voice is told in a letter to an Aucklander from a friend in America. “There is a local man by the name of Kellogg.’’ said the letter, “who, in his attempt to imitate bird notes, has stumbled on some remarkable effects. He can utter a not e directly, or by radio, and the engine of his auto will immediately start running. He can utter a different note, and p’nt out the Aflame of a gas burner, five feet away. . He can change the typh of flame with his voice, and cause it to dance st will. Tn a third case a note can penetrate the consciousness of a boy who has* been absolutely deaf and dumb all his I fe. Isn’t it wonderful what old Mother Nature has tied up in her apron * waiting to be revealed by someone more in rune than the rest!*’