LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 2 August 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

All of the district coal mines will b,e idle to-day.

Horse and Cow povers, Tents and Flys, made to order or in stock sixes. All high quality 1 1 reasonable prices. W, are also stockists of the best Oilskins on the market. —P. G Willis Tent and Cover maker, Mackav Street G rey mouth.— A dvt

Last evening 23 cases of assorted fish were railed from the West Coast to Canterbury.

Have you participated in the wonderful bargains offering at B. Dixon’s Annual Sale? Hundreds of customers did so last week and were well satisfied with their purchases. Prices are cut down to a half in some eases and one-third of the ordinary prices. Now is your opportunity to secure bargains. —Advt.

In this issue applications are called for an additional Inspector of Mines, for the West Coast district, with headquarters at Greymouth. The appointment is in accordance with a promise made by the Minister of Mines," after the recent explosion at the Dobson mine

Rain fell at Greymouth on 16 days during the month of July, there being a total fall of 5.82 inches, compared with a fall of 12.02 inches on 15 days during July last year. The maximum fall for any on e day was -78 inches on July 15, as compared with a maximum fall for any one day of 3.68 inches in July of the previous year.

New shipment of Eiderdowns just arrived. These are of unbeatable value and for beauty of colourings they are just what you ■want. Double size from 35/-; single size from 22/6. -—S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

The Greymouth collections of customs duties last month amounted to £2219 -Is 3d, and sales tax to £1430 18s 2d, as compared with £2593 18s 3d and £lOB4 17s 4d during the corresponding month last year. Th e total collections of the Customs Department at Greymouth ‘last month amounted to £7375 17s Id, as compared with £7029 18s Id in the corresponding month last vear.

Star Specials that cannot be excelled —l/- Sale Extended for Three Days: Friday, Saturday and Monday. Boys ’ Woollen Cardigans 1/-; Gent’s Woollen. Socks with Wide-end Tie, the two for 1/-; 42 x 42 inch Bordered Supper Cloths 1/-; Woollen Scarves 1/-; Ladies’ Felt Hats 1/-; etc., etc. Selling Out! Closing Down! —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.— Advt.

The retail price of butter will to3ay be advanced Id per pound.

For the month of July the vital statistics for Greymouth, with July figures last year given in parentheses were: Birth 20 (23), deaths 16 (15), marriage notices issued 3 (5), marriages by Registrar nil (1).

See here! Hairdressing for Men and Women second to none at keenly competitive prices, with private room for ladies; also children 6d, razors ground and set 1/- (postage 2d). —Jim Rhodes, The Hairdresser, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

As the result of a knock in thj West Coast —Bu-h Union Rugby football match at Rugby Park yesterday. Stanley Hendry, West Coast’s second five-eighth, sustained a ruptured kidney. He later took seriously ill and was admitted to the Grey Hospital.

Book Bargains at B. Dixon’s Annual Sale:—Hundreds of Novels and Reprints, usual prices 7/-, 6/-, 4/6, 4/-, 3/6, 2/9, 3/6; Sale Prices 3/6, 2/6, 2/6, 2/-, 2/-, 1/6, 1/3. Books of Travel by well-known writers at one-third off and in some cases half the usual price. Theological Works at half the usual price.—Advt.

A total of 25 vesels, aggregating 13.249 tons entered the port of Greymouth during th e month of July, as compared with 20 vessels (12 620 tons) during the corresponding month last year. The departures during the month totalled 19 (9269 tons) compared with 19 (11,290 tons) in July last year.

Our 14 days’ Sale of Winter warmth goods, Blankets, Rugs, Eiderdowns, Sheets and Bedding is now in full swing. Take advantage of the low prices offered at our furnishing store and obtain your requirements.—Harley and Co., Ltd., Complete Home Furnishers.—Advt.

vWest Coast Amusements Ltd. been exceedingly fortunate in securing an early screening of the recent world’s championship boxing contest between Max Baer and Primo Oarnera. The pictur e is one of the best yet produced of the kind, and its West Coast release will commence at Runanga on Saturday night. There are no preliminaries or training activities featured in the six reels of exciting ringcraft. Other dates for screenings at West Coast theatres will be advertised later. At Wellington last week, each screening of the contest, saw the theatre packed to the doors.

Sale Prices in Fancy Leather Goods at B. Dixon’s Annual Sale, are astoundingly low. Lady’s Hand Bags in all colours at about half the usual price. Writing Folios, Collar Boxes, Gent’s Wallets, Manicure Sets, Brush Sets, Military Brush Sets, Photo Albums, all at tremendous reductions. — Advt.

Yesterday, the bank of Sawyer’s Creek, opposite Heaphy Street, was the scene of a tree-planting ceremony in connection with Arbor Day. Three classes of boys and girls were present, one each from the Technical, Grey Main a nd Marist Brothers’ Schools, A practical demonstration was given by the Borough gardener, Mr R. Cooper, after which a number of flowering cherry, plum, apple and peach trees were planted. A special tree wee planted on behalf of the Borough Council, and one for the Horticultural Society. Cr, F. A. Kitchingham (Chairman of the Reserves Committee) aJdressed the children on the meaning if Arbor Day, and asked them to take an interest in the trees they had planted. and in all other trees about the town. Crs. F. B. Lawn and C. Neville were also present, and apologies for absence were received from the Mayor (Mr J. W. Greenslade) and other councillors.

Last three days 1/- Sale: Friday, Saturday and Monday. The big Bargain' Stir-up and Purseopener. Many new shilling lines thrown

in to make the last three days outstanding for sensational bargains. Look for big price lists in today’s and to-morrow’s newspapers. Closing down! Selling Off! —Thorpy’s Economy Warehouse, Greymouth.—Advt.