LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 23 August 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

West Coast hospitality is famous throughout New Zealand. Nelson play Coast at Rugby Park on Saturday. Coasters roll up and give our visitors a welcome.—Advt.

It is reported that Mr 11. M. Hopper, of Whangarei, has been ap pointed to succeed the late Mr F G. Davies, as Oftieer-in-Charge of the Labour Department at Grey mouth j

Saturday next, at 2 p.m., Harley and Co., Ltd., will sell at their Rooms, Mackay Street, a large and varied assortment of Furniture, etc., including 6 piece Saddlebag Suite, 4 piece Bedroom Suite (nearly new), Collinson Piano, Bedsteads, Mattresses, etc. Full particulars in our auction column. — Advt.

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 Fur nisher.— Advt.

A grand ball will be held in the Nelson Creek Hall on Saturday. September Bth, in aid of the Catholic Church funds. The music will be supplied by Everybody’s Orchestra. A good floo** efficient M C.. an excellent supper, and a well arranged dance programme assures all patrons a jolly good time. 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. Tn this issue the Railway Department advertises cheap fa:<?s and par ticulars of alterations to train services on Saturday, August 25, in con nec'tipn with representative foot bail match, Nelson v. West Coast, at Greymouth. Whitebait! Whitebait! Prepare for the whitebait season. Whitebait net> made up ready for use from high quaity 80 inch double mesh netting; price only 6/-. —P. G. Willis, tent and cover maker, Mackay Street, Greymouth.— Advt. Following the attempt to recall the South Australian Acent Genera! (Mr Hill) from London Premier Butler announced that Mr Hill had resigned and Mr McCann had been appointed to the (foal position of Agent General and Trade Commissioner in London.

Sale Bargains at Dixon’s: —Hand Mirrors (Bidwells) in white, black and brown, all at a third less. Bidwells Hair Brushes, 3/- to 30/-, all at onethird off usual price. Fancy Bead Necklets, all at half the usual price. Your opportunity for a bargain is now. —Advt.

The Lord Mayor of London, Sir A. Collett, has been ordered a prolonged rest, as he is suffering from the effects of overstrain (says a Rugby wireless message). His son "was recently kill ed in an aeroplane accident at Hendon, but th e Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress did not allow the bereavement to interfere with the performance of their civic duties, which impose a great strain.

Our 14 days’ Sale of Winter warmtl goods, Blankets, Rugs, Eiderdowns Sheets and Bedding is now in fuP swing. Take advantage of the Iot» prices offered at our furnishing store and obtain your requirements. —Har ley and Co., Ltd., Complete Home Furnishers.—Advt.

Photo Frames, all sizes and styles, 1/- now Bd, 1/3 now 10d, 1/6 now 1/-, 2/- now 1/4, 2/6 now 1/8, 3/- now 2/-, 3/6 now 2/4; Photo Snap Albums, 1/- now Bd, 1/3 now lOd, 1/6 now 1/-, 2/- now 1/4, 3/- now 2/-, 4/- now 3/-. 5/6 now 3/6, 7/6 now 5/-; at B. Dixon’s Ltd., this week only. —Advt.

The Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe had a full round of functions at Dunedin yesterday. In the morning they visited the Disabled Products Factory and later Knox College, where Lord Bledisloe addressed the students. In the afternoon they opened the Dominion basketball tourney and later were guests of honour at an “at home” by the Art Gallery Society. To-day they will visit Bush by Park Estate, attend the field day of the Otago Young Farmers’ Clubs of which Lord Bledisloe is grand patron. They will leave for the north by the mid-day express.—Press Assn.