LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 31 July 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

For Sale, 1000 packets Flower and Vegetable Star Seeds.—H. Hamer. Kumara. —Advt. Twelve unemployed workers are egaged in the formation of the sent mn end of Bake Street. Blaketown. Readers prease note Harley and Co.. Ltd., will sell by auction to-day (Wed nesday. at 2 p.m.. household furniture and effects, including bedroom, dining room, and kitchen furniture; also kitchen utensils, linoleum, curtains, blankets etc. also one pram.—Advt. Wallsend. Liverpool and Jam.’ mines will be working to-day, n Dobson mine will be idle. Mak? you home beautifu : at n , r.~t. Ar’rt'C good quality up(inls + ”r‘A large range of models always on view.—S. Burnett White, West Coast ’- High Grade Furnisher. —Advt Gold Diggers! We are ersb buyerof gold in small or large parcels. We guarantee the best possible service at -i the highest possible price.—J. Tenner.t Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawhera Quay G reymouth.— A d vt.. Until special pipes in the "ay branches,, fillings, etc., have been de ivered. a start cannot be made on the extension of the new town watei main from the Tainui Street railway crossing to the High Street bridge, onSawyer’s Creek, the mam pipes l» which have arrived. Cow covers, horse covers, tents an. fiys. all made from the best proeura’n materials and marked at prices th defy competition. P. G. Willis. Ten and Cover Maker Mackay Stree Grevmouth. —Advt .Beefton residents will be interested to note that Mr. P. Strachan Hairdresser, Reefton. has been appointed receiving agent for G. B. Geddes, watchmaker and jeweller. Tainui Street, Greymouth. Remember all work is guaranteed and prices are resonable. A trial will convince you.—Advt. Timber carried on the northern section of the South Island railways, ail tines north from Tinwald. including those on the Wes' Const, showed no ticeable increase for the four week, ended Julv 20th over the same period of last year. The difference was (1.546 tons the total being 14,015 tunas against 8,409 tons last year. The passenger revenue was slightly greater though the number carried was slight],’ fewer, the difference being due to the bookings being for longer journeys. It is evident that the mid land fine is helping to improve the position. See here! Hairdressing for Mr and Women second to none at keen-' competitive prices, with private room for ladies; also children 6d, razor* ground and set 1/- (postage 2d.). Jin Rhodes, The Hairdresser, Mawher Quay.—Advt

Books on Wireless “Wireless Really Explained’’ bv Risdon 1/6; ShortWave Radio Reception’’ by Olliver 1/6; “Wireless Questions and Answers” by Aisdon 1/6; “Making and Re pairing Radio Sets” by Olliver 1/6: “Concise Radio Handbook” by Humphreys 3/6; “The Elements of Wireless” by Stranger 5/6; “Dictionary of Wireless Terms” by Stranger 4/-; “Every Man’s Wireless” by Bolts 8/6. Postage extra at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. An Auckland Press Assn, wire says that the liner Niagara, which wa« damaged in collision after she lef' Victoria (8.C.) on July 17, is expected to leave Victoria to-morrow for Auek’ancl. via Honolulu and Suva, and she is scheduled to arrive there on August 19. As she xvill be 14 days behind schedule, the Niagara will not proceed from Auckland to Sydney, but will leave Auck’and for Vancouver on August 20 or 21. thus resuming her time-table running. The Niagara s passengers mail and cargo for Australia will be transferred to the Marama, which will leave Auckland LuSydney on August - 23.

In the smoke-room, after lunch, the host produced a tin of tobacco. “Try that, my boy.” he said to his guest, “it’s something like tobacco.” The guest, (an old pal) tried it. “Yes,” he said, after a bit, “it’s something like tobacco’, as you say. But not much. That is, it’s not at all like iny tobacco. Pardon my frankness,” “And what brand d’you smoke?” queried the host, quizzically. “Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead),” said the guest. “That’s toasted, isn’t it?” “Yes, and sweet, cool and mellow, rich and fragrant, it’s unique. Try a pipe?” “Rather! ’ said the host, “it sounds too good to be true.” But he soon changed his tune. “It has mine beaten hands down.” he admitted presently, with a laugh. “Me for toasted every time after this.” There are other toasted brands, aren t there?” “Four—Cavendish. Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog). Riverhead Gold and Depert Gold. The two last make the finest of all cigarettes. All are harmless. They’re toasted.” “We live and learn,” laughed the host, as he passed the Scotch.

Owing to slackness in the coal trade a number of the miners engaged a>t the Roa colliery have been put off work. Lust week rreignt hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east amounted to 11,421 tons, compared to ions in the corresponding week "I 1934. and 9955 tons in thp, corresponding week of 1933. Mi. E. Cholerton, Optical Specialist, >o well known on the Coast, and now owner of Proctors, the premier opticians Christ church, will be making a personal visit to Greymouth this coming Friday and Saturday. As he anticipates being busy this trip, intending ipatienis are invited to make an early appointment by ringing, writing or ’•allin- on Mr. Ivan Bennington, Mackay St root. ’Phone 485 S.—Advt. Handbooks on Motors “The Electrical Equipment of Automobiles” by Smith 7/6; 4 4 The Owner-Driver’s Hand Book’’ 4/6; “Compression Ignition Engines- for Road Vehicles” 4/6; ‘The Motor Electrical Manual” 4/6; •‘Motor Boat Manual” 7/6; “The Petro Engine” 5/6. Postage extra at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.— Advt. “We must not expect a booklet as big as a Bible. “ said Dr. E. Teichelinann. ol Hokitika at the meeting of i Coast Tourist Deve’opmenl i Committee at Greymouth last evening wher proposals to* advertise th e West Coas tourist - and scenic resorts were unde, consideration. Our commodious showrooms of half in acre of floor space offer to the buyer of furniture, furnishings, Crockery. Linoleum, Carpets, Rugs—the best iisplay to be seen on the West Coast The name Harley’s is known throughout the Coast for its big stocks, won lerful values and ow pnees. To those ’bout to furnish it will be a sound in . estment to shop at Harle" ’ . Mackay