LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 10 May 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The primary and secondary schools of the Grey district will close to-day for the first term holidays. Everybody interested in furniture and furnishings, call and see White’s first. They have the goods.—S. Bur nett White, High-Grade Furnisher.— Advt. Great 100 guinea “ Texaco” Slgoan contest now running. Your chance to win 50 guineas! All “Power Chief” service stations provide entry forms free. Get your’s now.—Advt. To-day is the tenth anniversary of the death of the late lit. Hon. W. F. Massey, P. 0., M.P., Prime Minister of New Zealand, who died at Wellington on May 10, 1925. Gold Diggers! We are cash buyer* of gold in small or large parcels. We guarantee the best possible service and the highest possible price.—J. Ten uent, Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawner Quay, Grey month.—A<l’ L Money to be won. Enter in “Texaco” 100 guinea Slogan Contest. Any I “Power Chief” re-seller supplies en- ' trv forms free —get your’s to-day!— Advt. It is understood that the Mayor’s room at the Greymouth Town Hall, which has not been occupied by’ the civic dignitaries in the past, will be furnished for use by the Mayor-Elect, Mr W. Mel drum. Knitting Wools: The popu’ar “Peg gy Wove,” a New Zealand product, in 80 different colours and flecks. Post free, 7Ad per skein, any address.H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt. See here! Hairdres?fng 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 Crushing of both his legs was sus-

tained by Edward Bourke, 31. mar ried, of" Runanga, when he was caught by a runaway truck in the Briandalc mine yesterday morning. He wa<* admitted "to the Grey Hospital and his condition was last evening reported as comfortable. Cow covers, horse covers, tents and flys, all made from the best procurable materials and marked at prices that defy competition. P. G. Willis, Tent and Cover Maker Mackay Street. Grey mouth.—Advt. Your winter evenings. Why not Jiz Saw? Large stocks of all the latest issues await your inspection at B Dixon ’s. Tainui Street. Prices vary from 1/-. 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6. 3/-, 3/6. 4/6, 5/-, 7/6, 9/6, 10/6 each. Come and see them.—Advt.

A Hokitika mountaineering party, comprising Rev. Father O'GormanMessrs P. Diedrich and R. Bell, who on Sunday left to cross the Southern Alps, returned yesterday after completing their journey. They negotiated several passes, and finally made their way to Arthur’s Pass. Ping Pong or Table Tennis. Call it which you like, it’s the most entrancing table game. The newest values are obtainable from 2/-, 3/-, 5/-, 8/6, 15/6 and 19/6 a set. Tennis bails, double thickness, 4d each. Single bats 1/and 2/- each. The best values at P» Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. Miners’ Llamys: A warm, weather proof, pure-wooi garment to wonk in Used by miners, roadmen, teamsters, stockmen, farmers. Their character and general excellence remain un changed after 50 years of unprecedented popularity and widespread de-

mand. Post free from the sole agent for New Zealand.—H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt. The receipt of at least one of the King’s Jubilee medals caused some surprise to a Greymouth resident for whom it apparently was not intended. The package was received by the person bearing his private address. Apparently it was a departmental error, the recipient having exactly the same Christian and surname as the citizen for whom it was intended. Our commodious showrooms of hr : an acre of floor space offer to f l buyer of furniture, furnishings. Crock ery, Linoleum, Carpets, Rugs—the bea display to be seen on the West Coa The name Harley’s is known through ut the Coast for its big stocks, wo., derful values and low prices. To tho> about to furnish it will be a sound •• vestment to shop at Harlev’s. MjpV The installation of Greymouth’s new Mayor (Mr W. Meldrum) will take place on Wednesday next. The elected Councillors generally make the statutory declaration at the installa tion meeting, by which time the scrutiny will have been completed, and the results advertised. The scrutiny was begun yesterday afternoon, the Returning Officer (Mr F. H. Denton) anticipating that it will be completed on Monday next,. As the various ( polls are completed, the results* wifi be advertised. New books at B. Dixon’s. Ltd. “Early Maoriland Adventures” by Stack/ 7/6; “The Jasmine Farm” by Elizabeth, 7/-; “Honour Come Back” by N. Jacobs, 7/-; “Time’s Door” by 1 Meynell, 8/6; “A Man Stands Alone” by Newsom. 7/-; “The King of the Jews” by Borden, 7/-; “Between the Tides” by Swan. 7/-; “The King’s Grace” by Buchan. 5/-; “Shipwreck” by Hall and Nordoff 5/-. Postage 4d extra. —Advt.