LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 May 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Yesterday was the third anniversary of the gift by Lord Bledisloe, of Waitangi to the nation.

Everybody interested in furniture and furnishings, call and see White’s first. They have the goods.—S. Bur nett White, High-Grade Furnisher.— Advt. West land County Council has accepted the offer of financial assistance to restore Malfroy’s bridge, Arahura Vai ley, made by the Government and Unemployment Board. What does it matter if you do have to buy your own ticket for Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on May 17th. It’s well worth it!—Advt. Mr George Murphy of Runanga, was successful in gaining his second class engine drivers’ certificate at the recent examination. Members are reminded that the usual meeting of the Greymouth branch of the New Zealand Labour Party will be held to-morrow evening at the Lyceum Hall. Knitting Wools: The popular “Peg gy Wove,” a New Zealand product, In 80 different colours and flecks. Pos: free, 7jd per skein, any address.H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt. Master Lloyd Hansen, son of Mr and Mrs J. Hansen, Greymouth, was on Saturday night successful at Wellington Competitions in securing first place in the character song event for boys and girls under 14 years. A three-seater Spartan aeroplane, belonging to the N.Z. Airways Ltd., Timaru. piloted by Pilot K. R. John ston, yesterday afternoon arrived from Timaru with two passengers, and made an excellent landing at Omoto. Pilot Johnston will return to Timaru this morning.

Gold Diggers! We are cash buyer? of gold in small or large parcels. Wp guarantee the best possible service the highest possible price,—J. Ten nent, Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawhe r Quay, Grey month.— AcM-

A settlement of the dispute on the steamer Kanna at Westport was effected yesterday after an all-day discussion. At the request of the Seamen’s Union, Mr Walsh (President of the Union) visited Westport and took part in the deliberations.

There is a heavy list of cases set down for hearing at the sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth this morning, approximately 50 cases, th? majority of them being alleged breaches of the Licensing Act.

Carpenters are coming in to reconstruct the shop of Robert Anderson. Ltd., where the Underwear, Hosiery. Glove and Fancy Departments are going out at “Clean-out” Prices. They must have the space for their new Mantle Department.—Robert Anderson, Ltd., Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. —Advt.

The Wallsend and Dobson mine employers will receive an increase of five per cent, on their present rates of pay, as from to-day. until the end of 1936, when the position will be reviewed by the mine owners, and should the conditions of trade warrant it, it is likely that the remaining five pc-" cent, reduction will be restored.

New books at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. “Early Maoriland Adventures” by Stack,* 7/6; “The Jasmine Farm” byElizabeth, 7/-; “Honour Come Baek” by N. Jacobs, 7/-; “Time’s Door” by Meynell, 8/6; “A Man Stands Alone” by Newsom, 7/-; “The King of the Jews” by Borden, 7/-; “Between the Tides” bv Swan, 7/-; “The King’s Grace” bv Buchan, 5/-; “Shipwreck” by Hall and Nordoff 5/-. Postage Id extra.—Advt.

Mr R. A. Barrowman presided at the monthly meeting of the Grey Main School Committee. The headmaster (Mr J. Graham) reported that the roll number at the Main School was 517 and at the Blaketown School 90, the average attendances for the past month being 486 and 83 respectively. A tribute was paid by members to the value of the Home and School Association and it was decided that the Committee meet members at an early date. Messrs A. V. Oliver and R. J. Williams were appointed a visiting committee for the month. It was decided that the Blaketown Ratepayers’ Association be thanked for their offer to conduct a concert for the Blaketown School library funds. It was decided that letters of congratulation be sent to Messrs P. J. McLean and L. Scott (Otira) old pupils of the school on being awarded the Jubilee medal.

A broken collarbone was sustained by Mr H. T. Armstrong, M.P., at Christchurch on isaruraay, when he slipped while pruning a tree. He will be confined to his home for a week.

Scotch Young Man: “If I bought you a ticket for the Blackball Odd ! fellows’ Bal 7 on May 17th. what would you do?” Young Lady: “T would die of shock!” Scotch Young Mb: ‘Well I’ve saved your life.—AdvtTn the Operatic Dance (10 years and under 13) at the Christ.-hutch Competitions Festival, Heather Wright and Valda Rouse were highly commended. There were seventeen entries. Cow covers, horse eovers, 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, G reymouth.—Advt The scrutiny of the recent Borough elections have been completed and the official declarations, with final voting figures of the various polls appear on Page six. Tn no case is the position of any candidate affected by the recount. 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 Z G. 5/-. 7/6. 9/6, 10/6 each. Come and see them.—Advt. See here! Hairdressing for Men ind Women second to none at keenly •ompetitive prices, with private room for adies; also children 6d, razors ground and set 1/- (postage 2d.). —Jim Rhodes The Hairdresser, Mawhera Quay.—Advt Another Islands cruise in the Auckland yacht Ngataki is planned by the owner, Mr J. W. AVray, accompanied by three others. Wray said his present plans were to sail to Tahiti, and then to the Marquesas Islands, calling possible at Sunday Island on the way. •‘I propose to find a nice secluded bay in the Marqueses, and there write I a book of my experiences with the Ngataki since I built her a couple of years ago,” he said yesterday at Auckland. A more powerful and slightlv more modern engine of six horse power has been installed in place of the old five horse-power equipment used previously. —Press Assn. Ping Pong or Table Tennis. Call it which you like, it’s the most entrant- : ing table game. The newest values are obtainable from 2/-, 3/-, 5/-, 8/6. 15/6 and 19/6 a set. Tennis balls, double thickness. 4d each. Single bats 1/and 2/- each. The best values at B. Dixon’s. Tainui Street. —Advt. ‘ The West Coast Rugby Union’s Queen carnival was concluded on Saturday with a grand bazaar at the Town Hall, from which a good return . was secured for the large and useful 5 varietv of goods and produce, etc., , which* was on sale. At the conclusion of the bazaar the result of the contest was announced and resulted in a vics tory for the United candidate (Miss < Marie Cullen) with £274. Miss Mar- - garet James (Celtic-Blaketown) candidate) was next with £156, and Miss Annie McCabe (Star-Cobden candi1 date) secured £lOO, making a grand f total of £530. A meeting will be held 1 this week to decide on the date for the coronation ceremony. Mr A. A. Adams (President of the West Coast Rugby Union), after receiving the final statement from the scrutineers appointed, publicly thanked the committees, organisers, candidates and all helpers, on behalf of Rugby football players. They were, he said, very much indebt I ed for the great work of the ladies, and the result was very gratifying indeed.

Our commodious showrooms of hall an acre of floor space offer to the buyer of furniture, furnishings, Crockery, Linoleum, Carpets, Rugs—the best lisplay to be seen on the West Coast. The name Harley’s is known through■ut the Coast for its big stocks, wonderful values and low prices. To those sbout to furnish it will be a sound id.estment to shop at Harley’s, Mackay

Miners’ Llamys: A warm, weatherproof, pure-wool garment to wo»k in. Used bv miners, roadmen, teamsters, stockmen, farmers. Their character and general excellence remain unchanged after 5G years of unprecedented popularity and widespread demand. Post free from the sole agent for New Zealand. —H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt.