LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 21 September 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tents and Flys made to any size or shape at lowest possible prices.—P. G. Willis, Tent-maker, Mackay Street (op posite “Argus’’ Office), Greymouth.— Advt.

Work will be provided for 32 unem ployed men and 16 out of 48 youths, for one day, by the Mayor’s Fund tills week.

Gold Miners: Best canvas hose for sluicing at lower prices than anywhere on the West Coast. Workmanship guaranteed. —P. G. Willis (opposite “Argus’’ Office), Mackay Street, Greyniouth.—Advt.

The Grey Electric Power Board’s employees at the generating station, at Dobson, with whose services the Board are dispensing, yesterday received their notices of dismissal, a fortnight’s notice being given.

There is magic in White’s furnish ings. Try them. See what a few drapes and curtains of the right materials and colourings will do. Call at White’s to-day, and transform that drab and dreary room into one of beauty and charm.—S. Burnett White. High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

The two large slip's in the vicinity of the “Bridal Veil’’ waterfall in the Otira Gorge, which have blocked the road for the past three months, have now been cleared and the Public Works Department, Graymouth has received advice that the Otira Gorge road is negotiable for traffic.

With the advent of Spring we are showing a number of new designs in Carpets, Rugs, Hall Runners, Linoleums and the very latest in Curtains. Our values are noted throughout the Coast and our low prices bring the range within your reach. Inspection is cordially invited and at the same time inspect our Bargain Counter Department. —Harley’s, The Complete Home Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt.

A special meeting of the Greymouth Branch of the Women’s Institute was held in the Wesley Hall yesterday afternoon, Mrs Black presiding over a good attendance of members, while visitors were present from the Glad stone and Kaikoura Institutes. Four new members were admitted to the Institute. Two very interesting de monstrations wore shown, organdie petal sechets by Mrs Phelan, and soft tovs bv Mrs Peek. The competition

for plain scone making, held last month was won by Mrs Carruthers. It was decided that a shop day beheld in November, in connection with

country Institutes. Glove patterns arc now obtainable from Mrs Armstrong of Tne.hbonnie. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdalmes McNeil, Lindop, Phelan and Gilmore.

Popular Records. —Regal 2/6: Just Like a Corner of Heaven, I Want Your Heart, Somebody Loves You, Kiss By Kiss, Perry Werry Winkle. Only Me Knows Why, Our Lodger’s Such a Nice Young Man, Oh Mr Porter, Universal Reel Medley, Paddy Ryan’s Dream. Hear the Yhdeler, The Cuckoo Yodel, Have You Forgotten? When You’re Alone Try to Remember Me, One Hour With You. Wo will Always be Sweethearts. H.M.V. records 4/-: Down at Our Charity Bazaar (Gracie Fields), Obadiah’s Mother (Gracie Fields), They All Fall in Love But, Me (Gracie Fields), The Mocking Bird Went Cuckoo (Gracie Fields), The Party’s Getting Rough (Gracie Fields), I’ll Always Be True. Zono 2/6: Daddy'and Home, My Old Pal. Southern Moon Silvery- Moon, Going to the Barn Dance To-night, I Was Born in Old Wyoming, March Lorraine, Marching Song Three Musketeers.—Obtainable at A. E. Kilgour’s New Premises, Mackay Street.—Advt

Britain’s national birth-rate has fallen from 20.4 per 1000 of the population in 1922 to 15.3 in the first quarter of this year. A 14 h.p. delivery truck in good condition, and very economical, is for sale at a snip. Suitable for a butcher or baker. Apply early to Baty’s Garage, | G rev mouth. —Advt. Owing to the Gisborne earthquake. Madame Galli Curci, who was to have sung hero on Tuesday, October 11th. has now cancelled the visit. The concert may take place at a later dataJust Arrived! A shipment of Men’s Twist Working Shirts, assorted shades only 3/6. Mail orders accompanied by cash will receive prompt attention.Kim Williams, Mercers and Outfitters.) Greymouth.—A dvt.

In the Canterbury—West Coast district, eight cases of infectious diseases were reported to the Health Department during the week ended at noon o n Monday. The following were the cases:—Canterbury: Septic poisoning. 4; tuberculosis, 2; scarlet fever, 1. West Coast: Tuberculosis. 1. There were three deaths from tuberculosis in Canterbury. Removal Notice:—The Singer Sewing Machine Coy. has opened a Showroom and Depot ar 15. Mawhera Quay. Hemstitching and Pleating done on the premises.—Mr L. W. Bailey, authorised agent for the West Coast. Advt. After the Seddon Shield match on Saturday night, seven new Vest Coast representative jerseys were taken f rorn the room of the team manager As the Union would b e the loser if the jerseys are not recovered, those knowing their whereabouts are. asked to return them either t° the police or the Union. Their *e co very will otherwise be a matter for police action, and the result will then be a prosecution.

On the occasion of the opening of the Hydro Works near Kaimata, a special train will leave Greymouth tomorrow (Wednesday) at I p.m. Fuller particulars advertised on Page One of this issue. —Advt. A great improvement has been effected by the Grey County Council on that portion of the Greymouth — Kaiata road between the school and Mr Anderson's residence. This wa s formerly a very narrow part and many cars have gone off the road at the <harp bend there. The inside of this bond has now been widened by filling taken from the bank on the other side and thus the road has been considerably widened and improved. Besides the many lines of Furniture and Effects to be sold by Harley and Co., Ltd., on Saturday next at 2 p.m.. at their Rooms, Mackay Street, the firm will sell, in a deceased estate, a quantity of Jewellery and Watches. 70 lb bag of Sugar, and 51b Tea; anyone looking for bargains are advised to attend this sale.—Advt. In contrast to th e last few weeks, the amount of freight hauled through the Otira jlTunnel last week showed a decrease compared with the amounts for the corresponding weeks of the past two years. No doubt, the considerable amount of shipping affected last week’s total, ilr? respective* figures are:— For the week ended last Saturday, 8 768 tons, for the corresponding week last year 9,406 tons and for the corresponding week of 1930. 10,457 tons.

Special to Whitebaiters: You’re sure to have a better “catch” by using one of Alex Ogilvie’s made-to-measure nets. Stocked in all sizes, prices 4/6. 5/6 and 6/6. Made extra strong and bound with tape. We also stock spec ially Milled Whitebait poles, 2/- each, and nets ready to dip in 10/- each Netting per yard, 72in. 2/6; 90in. 2/11. Double mesh and the right size to avoid hard work in dragging. Special orders will be executed in one day’s notice.—Advt. A destructive fire this morning occurred at Runanga about 1.45 o’clock, in Duncan Street, the residence of Mr and Mrs Crowe being burned down, and nothing being saved. The occupants, including two children, got safely out of the house, which was one of five rooms, but lost all of their belongings. A bucket brigade, using blankets, saved the adjoining house-, that of Mr Lindsay requiring a hard struggle to prevent it catching fire. The insurances, if any. were not ascertainable this morning. Bring your films for Developing and Printing along to A. E. Kilgour’s. Agent for Proctor, Christchruch: Vest pocket size 1/9, extra prints 14d 2| by 3|, 1/9, extra prints 2<l; 24 by 4T, 2/-, extra prints 24d. En-

larging: Post Card Size, Glossy 1/-, Sepia 1/6, Velvet Black and White 1/3. 84 by 64, Glossy 2/3. Sepia 3/3, Velvet Black and White 2/6. 10 by 8, Glossy 3/3, Sepia 4/6, Velvet Black and White 3/6. 12 by 10, Glossy 3/9. Sepia 4/6, Velvet Black and White 4/-. Large Stocks of Agfa Films on sale at A. E. Kilgour’s New Premises. Mackay Street.—Advt. Judgment by default for plaintiff was entered in each of the following civil claims at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday before Mr. W. Meldrum. S.M.: — E. McDonnell v. A. Purton, £69/18/6. costs £4/11/6; the Commissioner of Taxes v. Robert Wright, £6/5/3, costs 14/-; D. Mcßrearty v. J. Merrick. £■”>, costs £l/5/6; W. H. Boucher v. R. Claridge £l/18/4, costs 8/-; D. T. Cochrane v. W. J. Williams, £l/7/9,

costs 14/-. Why do some pipes foul so much sooner than others? No. It’s not a question of the pipe. An expensive pipe will foul just as quickly as a shilling briar. It’s a question’ of the tobacco. Some brands will foul any pipe in no time. Brands, the nicotine content of which is small, may be used for long periods (with ordinary care) without becoming constantly clogged with the poisonous stuff so injurious to the smoker. Yes, nicotine has much, to answer for —more, perhaps, than the ordinary smoker imagines. Purity ieverything! And probably the purest I Hands of all are the New Zealand ones, 'ion can puff them from daylight to dark with impunity, because the special process they undergo in the course of manufacture largely eliminates the nicotine in them and renders iliem safe. Once you try these beautiful tobaccos—so sweet, fragrant and soothing— you will prefer them to all others. Four brands only: Riverhead Gold, Cut Plug No. 10, Cavendish and Navy Cut No. 3.