LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 15 May 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The IVallsend, Dobson and Janies mines will be working to-day. but Liverpool will be idle. ■Everybody interested in furniture and furnishings, call and see White’s first. They have the goods.—S. Bur nett White, High-Grade Furnisher.— Advt. At the Greymouth Town Hall Council Chambers this evening at eight o’clock. Mr W. Meldrum will be installed as Mayor of Greymouth. Knitting Wools: The popu-ar “Peg gy Wove,” a New Zealand product, Jr 80 different colours and flecks. Post free, 7|d per skein, any address.— H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt. Last week freight hauled through the .Otira tunnel from west to east amounted to 12.043 tons, compared with J 2.507 tons in the corresponding week of 1934. and 13.029 tons in 1933 A severe winter has been predicted, but what do we care? We have the Blackball Oddfellows’ Ball on Friday next. May 17th. to go to. —Advt. There were no notifications of infectious diseases in the West Coast health district last week. Ten eases notified in Canterbury were: Scarlet fever, three; diphtheria, one; erysipelas. two; tuberculosis, flwo; ophthalmia neonatorum, two. 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 Official figures in the recent election for County representatives on the Grey Hospital Board and Power Board were: Hospital Board—Upper Grey, Carter 2, Fisher 2, Mulcare 2: Haupiri, Carter 4, Fisher 4, Robinson 4; Dunganville, Carter 2. Fisher 2. "Robinson 2. Power Board—Dunganville. Carter 2. Fisher 2. Robinson 2; South Beach (Hospital Board) Mulcare 13: South Beach (Power Board) Molnar a 11. See here! Hairdressing for Men and Women second to none at keenlv competitive prices, with private room for ladies; also children 6d, razors ground and set 1/- (postage 2d.). —Jim Rhodes, The Hairdresser. Mawhera Quay.—Advt

Following the calling yesterday of tenders, a start will be made with the construction of the Waimakariri bridge at Bealey, as soon a<s possible. Tt is anticipated that it will be completed within nine months. The bridge will comprise n 0 spans of 44ft each and will be constructed of reinforced concrete piers and superstruc- ' hire. Fourteen-inch octagonal piles I will be used, and there will be three piles to each pier, with five piles at a passing place in the middle of the br'dge. The passing place will be the length of one span, and 18ft wide, ‘he adjoining spans being splaved *o a width of ten feet. A wooden hand rail will be provided. The materials used will comprise IfißSft of reinforced concrete piling, 679 cubic yards of concrete, and 60 tons of reinforcing steel. The bridge has been designed to carry six tons. George Robey, the famous London comedian, relates in his amusing reminiscences that ho smoked his first cigarette when he was 14 and enjoyed it so much that he annexed one of his father’s pipes “and had a go at that.” He sums up that experience in two words—“Oh my!” He left tobacco severely alone after that for a long time. Then he tried again, “and ever since has preferred a pipe to any other way of smoking.” Well, there’s nothing like a pipe—unless it’s a cigarette, but make sure you’re tobacco’s right. It should he pure, have flavour and aroma, and he as free as possible from nicotine. So those who smoke “toasted” can’t go far wrong! For it’s wonderfully pure, there’s next to no nicotine in it, because it’s toasted, consequently harmless. And as for flavour and bouquet where can you find its equal? Five brands only of the genuine toasted: Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog). Cavendish. Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. They vary in strength, but the quality’s the same—unapproachable.

Gold Diggers! We are cash buyers J of gold in small or large parcels. We ..'larantee the best possible service and me highest possible price.—J. Tenaent, Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawhera Quay, Greymonth.— At present, the first all-electric bo’wser pumps to be put into use on the 'West Coast are being installed at? the garages of Messrs Kennedy Bros., Ltd., and the Greymouth Motor-. Ltd. These pumps further instance the modern advance of and besides being "economical, quickh refill the petrol gauges upon the release of n switch. At 2 p.m. on Saturday next Harley and Co., Ltd., will sell by auction at their rooms. Mackay Street, household furniture, etc., including >;.1.-hoard. Reflex mirror duchess. Linoleum. blankets, sheets, eiderdowns, 2 garden seats, gas cooker, carpet squares, etc., etc. —Advt. It is understood that Dr. M. A. F. Burnett i< to take charge x of the new me e rological service for New Zealand air services. Dr. W. A- Mac Kay and Mr R. G. Simmers are to serve ns his assistants. This service probably will be. developed so as to link I up the aerodromes by wireless and to I provide the most rapid communica- ■ pion possible.—Pres 3 Assn. j Your winter evenings. Why not Jiz Saw? Large stocks of all the latest issues await your inspection at 1 B Dixon’s. Tainui Street. Prices varv 1 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. t Carpenters are coming in to ret construct the shop of Robert Anderson, Ltd., where the L T nderwear, Hosiery, Glove and Fancy Departments are go- * ing out at “Clean-out” Prices. They - must have the space for their new Mantle Department.—Robert Anderson, Ltd., Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. —Advt.

Judgment by default for plaintiff was entered in each of the following civil claims at a civil sitting of the Magistrate’s Court] at Greymouth yesterday before Mr. Henry Morgan S.M.—J. I. Smail v. Edward McGuigan £1 19s. costs 9s; Greymouth Borough Council v. James Harden Brom- | ley £1 10? Sd- costs 13s. On a judgment summons. Michael Arthur Conza was ordered to pay to H. Smith within one month. £l4 15s Bd. with £1 Is solicitor’s fee. in default 15 days imprisonment. 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 B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt. Our commodious showrooms of hal! »n acre of floor space offer to rhe buyer of furniture, furnishings, Crockery, Linoleum, Carpets, Rugs—the beat display to be seen on the West Coast. The name Harley’s is known throughout the Coast for its big stocks, won- < derful values and low prices. To those

about to furnish it will be a sound investment to shop at Harley’s, Mackay An Executive meeting of the Home and School Association was held at rhe Grey Main School last evening, there being present, Messrs H. J. Aldridge (President), R. A. Barrowman. j\. E. Morgan, C. V. Black, Mrs W. filbert son. Mrs C. V. Black, and the Secretary (Mr C. R Thompson). The Secretary reported that at present there were 6S members of the Association and that the credit balance was £22. . Messrs C. Tucker, T. H. Smith. J. Sole and Mesdames Ellery, Steel and Willis were elected as Executive members, subject to their approval. It was decided that a public meeting be called at an early * date, in order that the aims and objects of the Association may be fully to parents. A list of requisites for the school, amounting to about £9, was approved, and it was left to the Secretary to confer with the Headmaster and procure the articles required. It was decided to meet the Grey Main School Committee at their next meeting, to discuss As-

sociation matters, including the ( banking of the Association’s funds.

Miners’ Llamys: A warm, weatherproof, pure-wool garment to wonk in. Used by miners, roadmen, teamsters, stockmen, farmers. Their character and general excellence remain unchanged after 50 years of unprecedented popularity and widespread demand. Post free from the sole agent for New Zealand.—H. Hamer, Knmara.—Advt.

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 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.