LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 August 1935, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

For Sale, 1080 packets Flower and Vegetable Star Seeds. —H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

The re-appomtmeut to the Nelson Land Board for a further term of two years of Mr. William Blackadder, of Manna, is announced.

Follow the crowd. Where! Where are they going? Why, making preparations to go to the Annual Ball, Mawheraiti, Saturday, August 24, 1935. — Advt.

Whitebait nets all ready made up, from exceptionally strong SOin netting. Only 6/-. —P. G. Willis, Tent and Cover Maker, Mackay Street, Greymouth.— Advt.

A further improvement of six inches in the depth of water on the Grey bar was recorded yesterday, the high water depth being 9ft 6in. It is expected that over 20 feet will be recorded today, and in that case, the Kartigi and Karepo, which have been held up since Friday, will be able to sail.

See here I Hairdressing for Her and Women second to none at keenU competitive prices, with private room for ladies; also children 6d, razors ground and. set 1/- (postage 2d.). —Jin Rhodes, The Hairdresser, Mawhers Quay.—Advt

Stamp Albums. New stocks of all sizes and prices now on sale. Agents for Wileox Smith and Co., and the Zealandia Stamp Coy. Large stocks of stamps in sets, singles, and packets; also Stamp Mounts, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Mr. W. A. (Dick) Clarke has been appointed District Chief Agent for the Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd., previously held by Dalgety and Co., Ltd. New address: Werita Street, Phone 164. Box 93. —Advt.

At an executive meeting of the Greymouth Returned Soldiers’ Association there were presents, Messrs. A. H. MeKane (chairman), P. G. Willis, G. Batty, G. Gilbert, W. E. Pring, H. Herring and delegates from Lake BrunAhaura and Brunner sub-branches. An applications for assistance for a Runanga member was referred to the Patriotic Society. Several matters submitted by the delegates of the subbranches were discussed and explained by the president. It was decided that any application for assistance must come through the respective subbranch. The chairman stated that no oalance sheets had been received from any of the sub-branches, and suggested that they be sent in to the Grey Executive, with a complete list of members.

Reefton residents will be interested to note that Mr. P. Straehan Hairdresser, Reefton, has been appointed receiving agent for G. R. Geddes, watchmaker and jeweller, Tainui Street, Grevmouth. Remember all work is guaranteed and prices are resonable. A trial will convince you. —Advt.

Exclusive rugs and carpets at eeo nomy prices. We have just landed some exclusive mgs 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 High grade Furnisher.—Advt.

New Books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—“ The Son of Richard Carden” by Neil Bell, 8/6, postage sd; “Dark Border” by Norman Giles, 7/-,

postage sd; “They Wouldn’t Be Chessman” by Mason, 7/-, postage 4d: “Magic For Marigold” by Montgomery, 2/9; “Slow Joe” by Max Brand: “Fear in the Forest” by Campbell 2/9 each; “Plunder Bar” by Parkman 2/9, postage 3d extra.—Advt.

Have jjpu secured your share of the end of Season Clear Out Bargains? Hundreds of odd lima are being sacrificed and sold for next to nothing to clear. Your inspection is invited at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. Gold Diggers! We are ce,sh buyers of gold in small or large parcels. We guarantee the best possible service and the highest possible price.—J. Tennent Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawhera Quay Greymouth.—A d vt. There was a good attendance at the meeting of Star of the West Lodge last evening. A challenge from Seddon Lodge to a ping pong match on Thursdav evening was .accepted. Bro. F. P. McGirr was appointed to choose a team. Sick pay of £lB Is 4d was passed for payment. A candidate was ballotted for and will be installed next meeting, and a further candidate was proposed. The following officers of Westland Lodge visited Star of the West and conducted the initiation of a new member: A.D. Bro. M. Stickle; V.A.D. Bro. J. Tinetti; J.P.A. Sr. Maunders; Secretary P.A. Bro. J. Fox; MC P Bro. -I. Conning; I.G. Sr. M. Tinetti; O.G. Bro. J. Davin; A.D.B. Bros. Bennett and Lodge; v Bros. Kennedy and Pearson; A.D.P.. Bro. H. Williams is leaving the district and V.A.D.B. Bro. J. Herring was appointed in liis stead, and nominations were called for V.A.D.. Bro. J. Kroening being elected. D.P. Bro. J. Isfier-wood-assisted by P.A. Bro. I. J. Big--rins then installed the two elected officers. Visitors in Lodge were D.P. Bro. J. Isherwood, P.A. Bro. J. Earl (Seddon Lodge) and officers and members of the West land Lodge Our commodious showrooms of halt an acre of floor space offer to the buver of furniture, furnishings, Crockerv. Linoleum, Carpets, Rugs—the bes. 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 Harle Mackay Street. —Advt _