LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 27 May 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

You’re out! said Sup. I’m not, said Dick. I’m going to the Mawheraiti Grand Carnival Ball next Frida v, 31st inst—Advt. The Dobson mine, in common with the remainder of the main district mines, will he working to-day. Knitting Wools: The popular “Peggy Wove,” a New Zealand product, in 80 different colours and flecks. Post free, 7|d per skein, any address. — H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt. An instance of the burden placed upon motorists by way of taxation was given at a recent meeting of the Manawatu Automobile Association, when it was stated that a .£6OO ear which had been landed at Wellington had cost an additional £523/5/- to get off the wharf. The duty and sales tax amounted to £370/5/- and exchange £153. Everybody interested in furniture and furnishings, call and see White’s first. They have the goods.—S. Bur nett White, High-Grade Furnisher.— Advt. The week-end saw “the barber” in its full rigour, though the fog was to a considerable extent deflected in the direction of Runanga. The temperature after daybreak became very low yesterday, but conditions later were bright and sunny. Latest Golden Knight all-vfave Radios. Ask your friends about it; reception guaranteed. Terms from £1 deposit and £1 monthly. Ring or c °n suit Mr Corner, Revington’s Hotel. — Advt. Whilst playing for :he Marist senior Rugby League team at Wingham Park yesterday afternoon. Esmond O'Brien fell ’ heavily, following a , tackle by an opposing player, ami received an injury to his shoulder. He was conveyed to the Grey Hospital, where his condition was last evening reported a s being comfortable. The extent of the injury to the shoulder will not be known until after an X-ray examination to-day. Cow covers, horse covers, tents an* 3 flys, all made from the best procurab’ - materials and marked at prices that defy competition. P. G. Willis. Ten 4 and Cover Maker Mackay Street Greymouth.—Advt There was a good deal of amusement to lighten the more serious aspect of the meeting of returning officers which was held in the Christchurch City Council Chambers. The attendance was nearly 500. In one instance the chairman (Mr. A. Sleeman) was answering a question whether it was illegal to strike out a name by drawing a line through it. The official method, he said, was to mark a cross beside each of the favoured candidates. A sign such as that was not really an expression of disgust or of anything else. It was just a sign. A voice from the back: “I always thought a X meant a kiss.” The meeting appreciated it.

Miners’ Llamys: A warm, weather proof, pure-wool garment to wonk in Used by miners, roadmen, teamsters, stockmen, farmers. Their character and general excellence remain un changed after 50 years of unpreee dented popularity and widespread de mand. Post free from the sole agent for New Zealand.—H. Hamer, Ku mara.—Advt.

Golden Knight and Courier Radios. Lowest terms on the West Coast. Ring or consult Mr. Corner, at Revington’s Hotel.—Advt. Say it, and the Broadway Boys Bill play it, at the Mawheraiti Grand firnival Ball next Friday, 31st inst.— Advt. Maori Gully dredge L now being operated by the Company, having been taken over from the contractor. Last w< k the dredge only worked Gs hours there being adjustments undertaken before the Company took over the dredge from the contractor. Table Games for the children, in two sizes at 1/- and 2/- each. Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, Motor Racing, Speed, Spiking. Scouting, Turnette, The Zoo, Motor Touring, Nursery Dominoes, Tloopla, Ball Mosaic, Halma. Racing.., Also dozens of others, new and old, at 1 B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. It i s reported that Messrs J. R. McKenzie, Ltd., have acquired a site for a modern department store in M: ;-kav Street, and that within the c< -.i 'so'of a few weeks, building operations will bp commenced. 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.—Adv* The male paiienr who escaped from tl. Sc.! view Mental Hospital on Thui.-dnv. and made his way to Greyhound in Shakespeare s i .em U on Saturday morning* to the ii'-: itutionW ion Saturday afternoon. Children’s Book Week at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. Special window display of the latest in Reward Books, Picture Books, Folders, Panoramic Books, Bulky Books. Bumper Books and Annuals for chi'dren of all ages. Prices range from ISd. to 16/6 each. Your inspection is invited.—Advt. Miss Nellie McDonnell, F.T.C.L? teacher of elocution and dramatic art, resumes teaching to-day. Students’ successes at the May Competitions comprised 20 first prizes, 17 seconds, six thirds and 22 were highly commended One of the candidates at the recent local elections in Auckland evidently felt that he had not received “a faij deal” from the returning officer. Tht following are extracts from a letter written bv him to that official: “. . .

Well vou want to go and get your head read for ever as i demand a clean eowaint that is what i have not had . . . then vou think i am a goinge to

ake a eowaint like that as i know well he Publiek vooited several! thousends for me. there is only one thing for it •owaint again and give the true numwr well 1 want a recowaint and play* he game clean this time. . . show a •lean results to the raite payier as you .vill see i am still on the map.”

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 Mantle Department. —Robert Anderson. Ltd.. Mawhera Quay. Greymouth. —Advt.

“I’d choke most of those who extended daylight saving beyond the end of March.” remarked Mr. H. Jones at the annual meeting of the. Kaimata branch of the Farmers’ Union. He was not opposed to the principle of clavlight saving during the sunimei* months, but he would certainly do all in his power to block its extension. The branch unanimously decided to forward a remit to the Provincial Conference. urging that daylight saving should not be extended later than the last Sundav in March.

Our commodious showrooms of haL an acre of floor space offer to the bn ver of furniture, furnishings. Crockery. Linoleum, Carpets. Rugs—the be>W display to be seen on the West Coast. The name Harley’s is known throughout the Coast for its big stocks, wonderful values and low prices. To those about to furnish it will be a sound investment to shop at Harley’s, Mackay Street.—Advt.

A‘ a meeting of the West Coast Federation Executive of the Women s Institute. Mrs Stewart (President) presided, and others present were:- < Mesdames Mclntyre. Bassett, Meade. Chalk. Black and the Secretary, Mrs Mead. An apologv was received from Mrs McKay. Mrs Mclntvro reported the formation of a new Intsitute at Kokatahi. The Fedeiation Committee instructed Mrs Meade -to form one at Nelson Creek. A parcel of 160 cookery books was received from the Greymouth Women’s Institute, to he sold for the Federation funds. It was decided to invite a nominee from each Institute, the Federation Committee to make final selections from the nominations; that Mrs Stewart he sent to the annual Dominion conference a* the Federation delegate; that the Dominion Federation be asked fo r the lonn collection following on the Dominion Conference. The Federation . has affiliated with the British Drama * League.

Holiday Lines for the children. Painting Books 3d, 4d. 6d. 1/- each. Water Colour Sets 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6. Scrap Books and Scraps 1/- to 3/6 each. Cigarette Card Album 1/- to 2/- each. Stamp Albums 1/- to 20/- each. Packets of Foreign! Stamps 3d. 4d. 6d, 9d. 1/- to 8/6 a packet, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

It will be interesting to those interested in gold mining to learn that Messrs Harley and Co., have had especially woven for them at Home, a quantity of the genuine old-time gold saving plush. This is made in a 50inj width and has been passed by some of the older hands as the real thing. To those who have been using the substitute that has been on the market in the past, a trial of this plush will be well worth their trouble. It is also interesting to note that alreadv the Addison’s Flat and also Go'den Sands are using this plush with real results. The price is 12/6 per yard, and only obtainable at Harley and Co., Ltd., Mackav Street.—Advt.