LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 9 August 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Fourteen building permits of a tota value of £6,098/9/- were issued by tin Greymouth Borough Council during the past month. For Sale, 1000 packets Flower am' Vegetable Star Seeds.—H. Hamer Kumara. —Advt. At present employees under the N«» 5 Scheme in the Borough of Grey mouth total 105, an increase of five :i> compared with the numbers at the enc of June. Buy your “Simplex” special cycle: freight free. Terms 1/11 weekly. See Mr. Corner, C-o. Bevington’s Hotel.— Advt. Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoirs last month totalled £ll9/16/8. The following stock was examined during the month: Cows 19, Bullocks 173, Sheep 581, Lambs 6, Pigs 23, Calves 51. The latest electric vacuum cleaner — “British Empire.” Terms 2/6 deposit and 2/6 weekly. Call or ring Mr. Corner, C/o. Bevington’s Hotel. —Advt. Birch foliage is finding a ready market in Christchurch att the present time, among florists, and the goods train from Greymouth to Christchurch carries a consignment almost every evening. Occasional bunches of arum lilies are also being sent to Christchurch. Cow covers, horse covers, tents ano flys, all made from the best procurab> materials and marked at prices defy competition. P. G. Willis. Ten and* Cover Maker Mackay Stree' Greymouth.—Advt | The Borough Council last night received from the Wesleyan Churc a Board a letter, protesting against the proposal to erect a public convenience near the Tainui Street railway crossing. The Mayor said 'that the engineer had informed him the Fire Board strongly objected to the use of the site and the removal of the fire-bell. Reefton residents will be interested to note that Mr. P. Strachan Hairdresser, Reefton, has been appointed receiving agent for G. R. Geddes, watchmaker and jeweller, Tainui Street, Greymouth. Remember all work is guaranteed and prices are resonable. A trial will convince you. —Advt. On the recommendaition of the Finance Committee, fhe Grey mouth Bor ough Council have decided that Mi~* E. Davison should be employed temporarily to assist in the borough ofii< at a salary of £3 per week; that an increase of 5s per week be granted. <o Mr J. Rose, assistant to the Suberin - tlendent of Reserves, and that the Borough Engineer procure an assistant at such time that he be in need or same. Books on Wireless “Wireless Really Explained” by Risdon 1/6; “ShortWave Radio Reception” by Olliver 1/6; “Wireless Questions and Answ ers” 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 Wire less Terms” by Stranger 4/-; “Every Man’s Wireless” by Bolts 8/6. Postage extra at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Don’t forget that the Cobden Rhythm Boys’ Helping Hand shop will be held to-day opposite Harley’s.—Advt. Mr J. O’Brien, M.P. for Westland, will address th© electors of the Kokin district in Kokiri School tonight at 7.30 o’elek. South Island final Chatham Cup Competition, Victoria Park, Saturday' (August 10th). Ah Blacks (MiL lertony v. Western A (Canterbury).— Advt. I At a general meeting of the Philharl rnonh So i*-t . three life members were -or-ointe; for services rendered in the I past, namely Messrs. J. Hadland, A. ■ Naylor and Mrs. C. McQueen. I Gold Diggers? VVe are buyers l of gold in small or large parcels. We guarantee the best possible service and the hi/heat possible price.—J. Tennent Licensed Gold Dea er, Mawhera Quay ’ Greymouth.—Advt. i *ii books issued at the . M'Hii'-in.al Library totalled j ’.7f 48 tickets were issued i and 25 n•••.•. books were placed on. the i Mr. W. A. (Dick) Clarke has been i :<poif District Chief Agent for I th*- Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd., v held by Dalgety and Co., ; Ltd. New address: Werita Street, j Phon*- 164. Fio x 93.—Advt. Z • a-1 air-mail despatchi' d ■ _ L.nei a to connect the . : gapo:r< -England service • - dney and will *• ■ ' one week This was due imcr -Ing delayed by had | woni her in Toyman Sea. Trade in your o|d radio for the lator All-wave b Call ring Mr. Corner, C/o. Bevington’s Hotel. Terms £1 deposit and 5/- weekly.—Advt. I Captain K. Walker, M.C., of ChristI church, will conduct examinations for j first appointment and promotion for | officers of the Territorial Force at Greyrr outh and Westport on August 28. There are two candidates each at Westport and Greymouth. L Citizens’ Hall, to-day (Friday.. Don’t miss this opportunity to got cheap Jumble. Sweets. Cakes, etc-.—Advt. A mishap occurred in the railway yards at the Greymouth railway station yesterday morning. An encrine , coming out of the goods shed collided with an engine which was standing ; foul of the points. No actual derailment took place, but the sides of the , engine were lifted about a foot off the rails, and the side gear of the I stationary engine had to bo removed, t j to clear the line. I Now is sewing machine time. Elec- ; I trie or treadle; full range of models. - Any -ewing machine 2/6 down and 2/6 | weekly: ten years’ guarantee. Ring Mr. * ■ nor, C o Revington’s Hotel.— s i A(lvt - Whilst playing on the road in front of the Main School yesterday after- ■ noon. Harold Bateman, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bateman, of Winnie Street, slipped through the -f arms of another boy. who was lifting him. and sustained a fracture of the left thigh. He was admitted to the £ Grey Hospital. The handsome trophies for the West Coast Fox-trot Championship will- be "h view over the week-end in Mr. R. F. Stopforth’s window (next to Herb. Moore’s). Mackav Street, Grevmouth. —Advt. Messrs. Forbes and Coates are supposed to have fixed up the Meat Ar- . rangemonts with Britain, but there is , no doubt about the arrangements being O.K. for ihe Catholic Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, to be he d in the Inangahua Junction Hall, on Wednesday. August [] 14.—Advt. The results of the essay competition conducted at the Jack’s Mill School. , for the prize donated by Messrs. Smith . and Smith, Ltd., for the best essay on s their “Dog” advertisement for Steeli ite green paint, are as follows: Graham Bowse, first, and Faith Davidson, second. If has been decided that the ; Jack’s Mill School children are to wear j a school uniform. Handbooks on Motors “The Electrical Equipment of Automobiles” by i Smith 7/6; “The Owner-Driver’s Hand Book” 4/6; “Compression Ignition ; Engines for Boad Vehicles” 4/6; ' “The Motor Electrical Manual” 4/6; , “Motor Boat Manual” 7/6; “The Petro. Engine” 5/6. Postage extia at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street.— ' Advt. Nominations closed yesterday for the election of one woman and two men managers for the Greymouth Technical High School, with the names of Mesdames C. H. Lindsay and A. V. Oliver. Messrs J. H. North ' and W. Blair being deposited witih the returning officer. The only contest unless there is a withdrawal, will be between Mesdames Lindsay and Oliver. Mrs I. L. Chalk and Mr W. Kyle did not seek re-election. A postal ballot of parents of children attending the school will be held next Thursday. Exclusive rugs and carpets at economy prices. We have just landed some exclusive rugs and squares, which were bought in a very favourable market, and consequently are priced very keenly. To add a touch of distinction to a hall or sitting-room, nothing could equal these carpets.—S. Burnett White, West Coast’s Highgrade Furnisher.—Advt. The Greymouth Borough Council last evening decided, on the recommendation of ithe Finance Committee, re purchase the sections at the Water Walk, in the estate of Charles Lloyd. Morice. at the reserve price of £5OO, submitted by the District Public Trustee. The Public Trustee advised acceptance of the offer of £lOO down and payment of tlie remainder within 4 years, carrying interest of 5 per cent. It was decided that the terms of tho purchase be confirmed. and rhat the authority of the Minister for ‘he. purchase be obtained, and the , first instalment paid. A recommendation of the Reserves Committee, readings as follows, was also adopted:— Concerning the proposed transfer of the lease of part of M.R. 51 on the <outh side of Street from R. Gibbens to J. S. Howson, after full enquiry, your committee recommend rhat the paddocks- he resumed by the Borough Council. Mr Gibbens to be compensated for improvements. Onr commodious showrooms of half an acre of floor space offer to the buyer of furniture, furnishings, Crockery, Linoleum. Carpets. Ru<rs—the best 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 Harte"’"j Mackay Street.—Advt.

See here! Hairdressing for Men ( tt.nl Women second to none at keenly competitive prices, with private room for ladies; also children 6d, razors ground and set 1/- (postage 2d.). —Jim Rhodas, The Hairdresser, Mawhers Quay.—Advt In connection with works in the borough, the Borough Council last evening adopted the following recommendations of the Finance Committee: That the council formulate schemes to be put before the ratepayers in connection with raising loans for the carrying out of public works in the borough; that the council provide £25 for formulating a scheme for general improvement of the Town Hall; that the engineer formulate a scheme for necessary drainage in all parts of the borough; that the general improvement of Bright Street. Cobden, he a work for which a loan be raised; that Omoto Road be improved from Cobden bridge to the borough boundary; that, formation of Spring Street be a work to bo carried out. under the loan scheme. _________