LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 6 December 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Friday hist marked ilic opening of tlie Milford Track. Considerable improvement lias been effected to the Quinton Huts and the track throughout is reported to be in excellent.' order. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like Hamer's, Kumara, for exclusive goods to brighten your home for Xmas. Inspection invited. —Advt. “You say it is dark in August at--7 o’clock 1 ?” asked counsel a witness at the Arbitration Court yesterday. Mr Justice Fraser explained that, he did not think anything was gained by the daylight saving on the West Coast. It was a strange, thing but Grjeyinouth. and Hokitika were cast of Dunedin. Counsel: “ I did not know that.” Campers: Wo make tents ami flys to suit all weather conditions. Lowest possible prices. P. G. Willis, Mackay St. (opposite “Argus” Office), Grey mouth.—Ad vt. ■‘When ;i man runs a hundred yards i ;i l | to 15 seconds his heart dilates lucidly. ” explained Dr. I'. W. Gicscn of Wellington, al Ih e Arbitration Court sitting yesterday. “Wo can do it faster than that. Doctor,” jokingly remarked Mr C. S. Thomas, counsel fo r the defence. “But we are not allj Thomases,” replied the doctor, as' smiles went around the, Courtroom. Alany people will no doubt remember that Mr Thomas was a prominent sprinter in his youth. Start the Now Year with a 1933 Diary. All sizes in stock —1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 4/6 to 10/6. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller, Stationer and Fancy Goods Dealer, Mackay StreetThe Warehouse for presents and prizes. —Advt.

The protective works erected at the Little Wanganui River in South Westland by the Public Works Department two and a half years ago, at a eoat of approximately £6OOO, when the residents became apprehensive of the encroachment being made by that river on the northern bank, which also caused a considerable area fo be floodoil, have proved effective. As the willows which were then planted behind the groynes increase in quantity though their limbs being layered, and other trees arc planted in the areas, considerable strengthening of the I whole protection will be effected by nature, as the belt of willows will form a screen, which will hold any debris deposited by floods and further strengthen the protection, against inundation, if the river throws its

weight of water on the one side of the river, instead of splitting into two or more stream, as it is doing at present.

The I’uuiua road, put. in to serve the settlement of that name, iu Sou’h Westland, eighteen months ago, gives access to a dozen farmers, and has opened up it valuable block of good dairying land. Your leather coat! Have it retanned for Christmas. Our prices are reasonable and specialists supervise all work entrusted to us. P. G. Willis, Mackay St. (opposite “Argus” Office! Grey mouth. —Advt. Twenty-four tins of whitebait, and four cases of assorted fish were lat-t evening railed, to Christchurch for marketing purposes there. A truck of fat cattle from South Westland for tomorrow’s Addington market was also railed by last evening’s goods tram. Just, landed: Complete new range of Bathing Costumes in the new one-piece race styles and imitation belted twotone colouring effects. Boys’ priced from 6/6; men’s from 11/6. —Kim Williams, Mercer and Outfitter, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt.

The Bailway Board at Its meeting to-morrow week will deal with the request by the Greymouth Chamber of Commerce, that, the Board members should visit Greymouth and discuss freight charges on coal, timber, etc., and railway siding rentals. Place vonr car in the hands of ports. We can quote you prices that defy competition for all motor bod} repairs. We will be pleased to show you specimens of our superior work manship. —Buchanan’s Motor Bod} Works. Waite St.. orey mouth Advi An announcement in Hie Gazette prohibits the issue of money orders and transmission of postal correspondence for “Zingara” Box 518 or 1460, Auckland, un the grounds that he i.-* supposed to he receiving money under prut cnee of foretelling future events; tor Miss V. Lavels, Sydney and for E. Lomas, McEu tec’s Road, Wait;*. k“rc, Auckland, on the grounds that they are supposed to be conducting a lottery or a scheme of chance. Largo range of dolls bought at a special discount. Call and get out prices. The largest selection on the Coast to choose from. Make your selections now and have them put away for Xmas.—A. E. Kilgour, Fancy Goods Dealer, Mackay Street. —Advt. A dispute arose yesterday between the management of the Liverpool mint i and the State Miners’ Union over the 1 employment of one man, who had recently returned from England, on the coal, while another miner, who had overstayed a similar holiday, was put on to trucking. The mine was not idled, but negotiations were carried on between the Union and the management. The Union met last evening to consider the matter. The mine will be working as usual to-day.

Couples being married this coining holiday season should inspect Burnett White 's huge lovely stock of furniture and furnishings. Remember White’s furniture and furnishings make a splendid foundation for a beautiful ami happy home. See White’s first. —S. Barnett White. High Grade Furnisher—Advt. The driver of a tradesman’s delivery car in Christchurch was greatly surprised ono day recently, on dismounting to find a young child seated on the running board, apparently enjoying itself. The little 'one had been driven for about; two miles from the vicinity Of its home, around a number of corners, and had managed to keep its precarious position by simply hang ing -on to the running board. Relieved to learn that the child was unharmed, the driver gladly returned it to its mother. Our Bargain Counters offer you special facilities to obtain your Xmas Gifts and other household articles at low cost. Our Furnishing Department offers a large range of useful gifts for the home in Rugs, Carpets, Cushions, Linoleum, Crockery, Cutlery. Upholstered Suites, Bedroom and Dining Room Furniture. You can spend half an hour very profitably in walking through our showrooms. —Harley’s, the Home Furnishers. —Advt. During the presentation to MMichael Carroll at Waiho, on Saturdnv evening. Air AL Schilling stated that Mr Carroll had during his period of 27 years as Public Works Overseer, ridden at- least 125,D00 miles in the course of his inspections, and paying of’ the various men in his charge. Ibs “beat” had been ove r 200 miles in length and had to be traversed at least, onch a. month. This distance meant that Mr Carroll had ridden :: distance equal to at least fiv e times round the world, and was surely a world’s record for any one man. II? thought to one was likely tn take the “Self’ from Mr Carroll for that rec-ord. Kilgour’s specials for the Kiddies at Xmas:—Joy Cycles 19/6; Tricycles 30/-, 32/6, 40/-; Cricket Bats 5/6, 6/6, 6/11, 8/6; Balls 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6; Cinematographs 4/11. 5/6; Toy Revolvers 4d, 6d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-; Motor Cars 1/-, 1/3, 1/6. 2/-, 2/6 to 15/-; Train Sets 2/1L 3/6, 4/6 to 5/6; Drums 1/6, 2/-, 2/11; Trumpets 1/-, 1/6, 2/6; Kliptieos 5/6, 10/-, 12/6, 25/- to 35/-; Wcuebriks 5/6, 10/-, 12/6. 19/6; Dolls 1/6, 1/11, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 10/-, 12/6 to 25/-; Children’s Tennis Racquets 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 5/6 to 7/G; Dolls’ Prams 4/11, 19/6, 22/6, 25/-, 35/-, 42/6 to 50/-; Beach Balls 1/-, 3/6, 4/6; Mechanical Toys 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 7/6; Latest Animal Balloons—Monkeys, Roosters. Rabbits, Swans, Horses, Elephants Fish, etc., 2/- and 3/6; Tops 1/-, 1/6, 2/-; Drawing Slates 1/-, 1/6 to 3/6. Shop direct at A. E. Kilgour’s Ware-; house, the place for Presents and Prizes, Mackay Street.—Advt.

Sitting as Warden at Grey mouth Yesterday, Mr W. Alcldruin, S.M.. dealt with an application by Micheal James Leonard and Thomas Moreland, who were represented by Mr T. F. Brosnan, to have a prospecting license No. 64/32 held by William Delaney, over an area at Kaimata declared forfeit, on the ground that he had failed to prospect the area within the time limit. After hearing evidence by the applicant, Thomas Moreland, the Warden made an order for /Iforfeiture, stating that th© period of three months bad been entirely unused for its proper purpose. Solicitor’s fee, £2 2s, was allowed against the defendant, who did not appear,

York has been commenced on the cutting un and rendering of the eighty foot whale that was washed up on th? ’ Awatuna beach on Saturday, but tlie work i> somewhat hampered by the ' fact that at high tide the mammal *s ‘ wa.'hfl bv the sea. Due no doubt to 1 the fact that the whale had been dead for a considerable time before it was washe.t u;‘. it has already begun to make i s presence noticeable in the You will be astounded to sec such 1 wonderful values at such ridieulousW low prices at AV. Reid’s. Fountain Pens from 1/- to 35/-; Schaffer's Pen and Pencil combinations 4/6, 7/6: Ladies’ Handbags at reasonable prices; Afeu's Wallets from 2/6 to £2; Men’s Collar Doxes 3, 6 to 4/6; Ladies’ Sewing Sets from 2/-; Bridge Sets, good value from 5/6; Crockery ware in abundance; Picture Frames from 1/-; Necklets from 2/-* Cricket Sets and Tennis Racquets all greatly reduced. Good assortment of school prizes. Special discount for School Committees. Large range of Toys, including Prams and Celluloid Dolls. Boys’ Bikes, cheapest in Greymouth.—W. Reid, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Qua y. Gr cy mouth.—Advt.