LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The ‘ ‘ Grey River Argus ’ ’ will be published on Monday. Advertisers are asked to note that in order that the staff may have the Labour Day holiday, there will be no publication on Tuesday.

The best Boxing Programme since New Zealand Boxing Championships, Town Hall, to-night (Saturday). — Advt.

Motorists! Go to Baty’s for youupholstering, hood and side eurtain work. First-class workmanship and materials.-—Advt.

Mr J. E. Gebbie, of the Post and Telegraph Department, Greymouth, who has received notice of transfer to Wellington, will leave on Tuesday to take up his new position.

Spare Bedroom Wallpapers. Sale Bundies from 4/- to 6/-. Great bargains.—Smith and Smith, Ltd., late Badger’s.— Advt.

See the local champion “Mick” Howson, in six rounds’ combat with W. Pascoe (Invercargill), two Australasian champions, Town Hall, tonight (Saturday).—Advt.

A London cable states that the New Zealand athlete, Mr J. E. Lovelock, the mile runner, a student at Oxford University, has received the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

Superb value in Lounge and Chesterfield Suites built to give comfort and last a lifetime. You will find a pleasing range of styles, and our workmanship will bear the keenest inspection.— S. Burnett White, for upholstered suites.—Advt.

Mr Forbes yesterday announced that the adjournment of the House at the end of this month was now the objective of the Government. He said it was certain that the House would rise not later than November 2.

For .Christmas mails.—Xmas gift goods for friends at Home. This year’s novelties comprise useful artiales made in New Zealand of New Zealand Parchments and Leather beautifully decorated with bush scenes, Maori figures and life, Native birds, flowers and berries. Prices range from 1/- each to 7/- each, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The butter market at London is steadier, according to Dalgety and Go’s, advice yesterday, but New Zealand finest remains at 62s to 65s per cwt., Danish being 107 s to 109 s, and Australian i s quoted: Finest unsalted 64s to 68s, finest salted 62s to 655; G.A.Q. 60s to 61s. The cheese market is steady at present prices, quotations being—N.Z. White 48s to 48s 6d; N.Z. Coloured 48s 6d to 495; Canadian white and coloured 50s to 525.

New Books by last mail: “The Vision of Asia,” by Cranmer-Bying, 9/6; “Walks and Talks,” by Wilson, 8/6; “The Crowning Glory” and five other one-act plays, by Ella Adkins, 3/6; “A Spy of Napoleon,” by Orczy, 7/-; “The Trail of Danger,” by William McLeod Raine, 7/-; “Peel Trait,” by Joseph Lincoln, 7/-; “Masks Off at Midnight,” by Valentine Williams, 7/-; “Robbers Roost,” by Zane Grey, 4/-; “The Three R’s,” by Ganpat, 2/9. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Three Scientific Wrestling Contests precede the Boxing Contests, Town Hall, to-night (Saturday).—Advt.

The territorial camp to have begun to-day at the Kumara racecourse has been cancelled. Men of Kumara: —We are booking orders for Men’s Chart Suits all this month. Distinctive styles. Exclusive patterns. Expert workmanship.—H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt. Six Special Boxing Contests between Canterbury and West Coast champions, Town Hall, to-night (Saturday). —Advt. A full holiday will be observed by the Grey district schools on Mondav, it being the usual Labour Day holiday. Lake Brunner Rugby Sub-Division Ball, Te Kinga Hall, to-night (Saturday). Novelty dances. Good supper and efficient M’s.C. Billy Williams’ Orchestra. Double 5/-, Ladies 2/-, Gents 3/-. —Advvt. Motorists! We are expert trimmers and hood repairers. Our aim is to always give satisfaction. Prices always reasonable.—P. G. Willis, motor hood repairer and tent and cover maker, Mackay Street, Greymouth.—Advt. Interviewed by an “Argus” repreentative last evening, Mr W. Purdy. President of the Grey Valley Workers’ Union, said that he had no statement to make regarding the dispute which exists at the Dobson mine.

It does not pay to patch up your tern racquet with odd strings, when Tom Anderson, of 148 High Street, Christchurch, can completely re-string it for 15/-. This job is excellent value and is guaranteed for 90 days. Drop your racquet into Gilbert Bros., Tainui Street, Grey mouth, as they are the local agents.—Adv' N.G. Bro. Leslie Kent presided over a good attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Greymouth Juvenile Lodge, M.U.10.0.F. President Bro. J. Robertson presented a foundation membership certificate to Bro. T. E. C. Green and expressed the hope that he would continue his interest in Oddfellowship in Christ church. A presentation to Vice-President L. S. Green was made by D.D.G.M. Bro.. W. A. Clark, who made eulogistic reference to the work of Bro. Green, and also of Mrs Green. The President, P.D.G.M. Bro. F. Congreve, and N.G. Bro. Kent and I.P.N.G. Bro. Carnage also spoke. Bro. Green suit* ably replied.

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

Just In; A Map of the Centenary Air Race—London to Melbourne. Also graph showing Nominator, ’Section, Number, and name of plane, name of pilots and landing places, etc. Mercator projection. Size 27 by 15. Price 1/-, postage Id. At B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

The invitation on behalf of the poor of the district to those able to make donations of cash, clothing, ooots, and any other articles of use in the household which the St. Vincent de Paul Society advertises in another column is one prompted by the very accurate idea which the Society has of the needs of many people in the community. Next Wednesday gifts will be received by the Society at St. Columba Hall during the afternoon, when a very nice concert programme will be presented and all are invited, admission being free. The Society’s work is carried on without any discrimination as to denominations, the only qualification for help being that of need. There is a continuous call for assistance, and all who can help may do so with tho assurance that their gifts will be put to the very best use that a charitable person could wish.

Your home probably requires renovations of furniture and furnishing! this spring. We have just landed the new season’s Carpets, Rugs, Floor Coverings, Curtains in all shades and designs. Our prices are reasonable and we shall be delighted for you to inspect them at our showrooms, Mackay Street.—Harley and Co. Ltd., The Home Furnishers. —Advt.