LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 17 February 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ten double decker trucks of fat lambs were last evening railed from South ’Westland to the Belfast Freezing Works,

First quality black miners plush 4ft wide 9/6 yd. at S. Burnett White’s, High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

Gold continues at a lower value on the London market, and on Wednesday if was quoted at £5 19s 9-Jd per fine ounce

White Canvas Shoes, all sizes. Barain prices. H, Hamer, Kumara. — dvt.

Three trucks of butter were last evening railed from Hokitika to Lyttelton to the cool stores there, prior to export.

The dwelling of Mr J. Low, at Kunanga which was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning was insured for £250 and the furniture for £lB5 in the. State Fire Office.

Boys’ White Sandshoes, crepe soles, all sizes. Prices from 2/11 to 4/11. Mail orders accompanied by cash will receive prompt attention.—Kim Williams, Mercer and Outfitter, Greymouth. —Advt.

“At the present time the popular offence stems to be breaking and entering,’’ said Mr Justice Herdman, when sentencing a prisoner at Auckland. “I have a multitude of these case s to deal with. Men must understand that even although times are hard they have no business to break and enter and steal.”

“Snow Flake’’ helps the children to grow strong and makes old folk live longer.—Advt.

Competitors in the Maiden Chop at Karoro Sports are notified that logs will be drawn for this event at 0.30 o’clock this evening. Competitors or agents mav attend, otherwise committeemen will draw.

A Vancouver cablegram states: — James J, Corbett, the great prize-fight-er, is suffering from heart disease. Corbett, who is 67, was the leader of the prize ring from 1886, when h e knocked out Billy Welch, to August, 1903, when he was knocked out by Jim Jeffries, lie was American champion from 1892 to 1897. He was in hi g day regarded as the most scientific, heavy weight.

Gold miners’ Canvas Hose, for luicing, made to suit all conditions, jowest prices. Guaranteed workmanhip.—P. G. Willis, Tent Maker, opposite “Argus” Office, Mackay Street, reymouth.—Advt.

The danger of swinging a car in a main street wa s exemplified in Mackay Street yesterday afternoon shortly after the arrival of the express from Christchurch. A driver of a two-seater car attempted po swing round opposite the overhead bridge when he struck a bicycle ridden by a. youth. The point, of impact wa a the rear wheel of the bicycle., and it was flung sevdal yards, the rider somewhat miraculously landing on his feet Slight damage was done to the cycle.

Provided fine weather prevails tomorrow afternoon, the finals in the throe ladies’ events undecided at the West Coast Lawn Tennis Championships will be played at the Greymouth Club’s courts, whilst R. and E. Pat tinson (Runanga) will meet D. Heaphy and A. Warne 3 in the final of the Men’s Handicap Doubles. R. Pattinson has challenged A. K. Smith for third place on the Greymouth district ranking list, and this match will be played on the Greymouth Club’s courts on Sunday morning. A. Warnes has challenged P. Warnes for first position on the list, and this match will be played on Sunday week at the United courts. Saturday next at 2 p.m., Harley and Co. Ltd. will sell by auction at their Rooms, Mackay Street, Household Furniture, etc., also one 3 valve Battery Wireless Set complete in Bakerlite Cabinet, one Portable Gramophone and records, Linoleum, Hearthrugs, Runners, etc., also one Tile Surround complete with hearth and grate. Full particulars from the auctioneers. —Advt. Two young Cobden residents had an unenviable experience in a rowing boat in the Grey River yesterday afternoon. They wei'e caught by a rather high wave, which swamped the vessel, and both young men, who were fully dress cd, sank iu the chilly water with their craft. The water was exceptionally cold, buf both set to work to push the boat to the Cobden side, which took them almost half an hour, and they were a bright looking pair when they emerged from the water with their clothes sticking to them. Both of them lost their swimming costumes and towels whilst one also lost a pair of shoes. Other losses includes the rowlocks and 2/6 in cash from one of their pockets It was extremely fortunate that both young men were able to swim.

“Punch’s” famous “advice to those about to marry” was “Don’t ” R. L. Stevenson’s advice to ladies contemplating matrimony was “never marry a non-smoker.” Charles Reade, the novelist, who flourished before cocktails, night-clubs, votes for women and the intellectual superiority of the “softer sex” were invented, counselled ladies jto encourage their husbands and fiances to smoke all they wanted to. Daring advice at a time when women hadn’t learned to smoke and hated —or said they hated —tobacco. Ah, well, the world grows wiser every day! And it is becoming generally recognised that, given the right baccy, smoking', so far from prov. ing harmful, is often positively beneficial. Unfortunately, however, the right baccy is not so common as it should be—save in New Zealand. There are four brands: Navy Cut No. 3, Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Cut Plug No-. 10. Not one of them contains any nicotine worth mentioning; all are famous for their splendid quality. They are toasted! —and quite harmless. They don’t affect heart or throat and are as pure as they are delicious.