LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 17 June 1936, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

To-day is the seventh annivfrsary of the Murchison Earthquake, which on Juno 17th, 1929, had such disastrous results on the West Coast.

A Kumara Special for ladies. Good Cashmere Hose, all shades, usual price, 2/11; now 2/- per pair. Locknit Vests also reduced to 2/- each. Post fiee. H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

The lender of Mr W. Arnott has been accepted by the Grey County Council, for the construction of a reinforced box culvert, 24 fee. in w.di.i over Flower's Creek, between Gladstone and New River.

Gold Diggers! We are cash buyer.of gold in small or largo parcels. We guarantee the best possible service and the highest possible price.— J. Tennent Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawhera Quay G revni ou th.—A dvt.

People in the United States are taking a great interest in the Dionne quintuplets, and as many as 700 a day go to see them, states a Canadian visitor to New Zealand, Dr. David Long. He said that it was a great testimony 10 the skill of the doctors that they had been kept alive, as this was the only case in medical history where quintuplets had lived. There was no doubt, he said, that if they had been given back to their parents they would not have been alive to-day.

Table Games for Winter Evenings. A wonderful selection of all the latest as well as the old favourites, await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Prices range from 1/- to 10/6 each. Best quality British-made goods at reasonable prices. View our special window display.—Advt.

A beautiful Kowhai tree beside the Omoto Road, beyond the. racecourse, which is admired by every householder. is said to be in danger of destruction. The road alterations in tho vicinity ar e reported to have given rise to the idea of removing this lone specimen of a lovely native forest species. It is certainly to bo hoped this notion will bp dropped, for the tree is an ornament, one of the too few Kowhais now remaining where many may enjoy tho sight of them.

See the remarkable values we are offering in solidly constructed furniture. Value, sheer unbeatable, is our big selling point. You can buy from us furniture in anv quantity, for any room at far less than identical furniture would cost you elsewhere. Visit us See our convincing price proof.—S Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

A complaint that a number of owners simply brought their dogs along to football matches on Saturdays for exercise, was made by the President, Mr. A. A. Adams, at last evening’s meeting of tho West Coast Rugby Union. Some of them were big, young dogs, he. said, and they ran about everywhere, getting out on the playing field and being generally an unmitigated nuisance. People who intended going- to see the games should leave their dogs at home. Anyone might be bitten in trying to drive away the dogs. It was decided to advertise that dogs are not to be in future allowed on Rugby Park. One member suggested that it be stated that poison had been laid, and that this would prompt owners to keep dogs away. The frolics of a large Alsatian and a small black terrier last Saturday amused many spectators, while the play remained at the other end of the field, but on the previous Saturday no fewer than five poodles together had a game of their own on tho field, until three of them became mixed up with the footballers.

In the Magistral’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, before Mr 11. Morga.n, S.M., George Alexander Low, 33, of no fixed abode, appeared on a charge of theft of three suit lengths, valued at? £5 the property of Bennett and Co. Ltd. Senior-Sorgeant E. Quayle made application for a remand until Saturday morning, and this was granted. Mr M. B. James, who appeared for accused, said that h 0 did not propose to ask for bail.

Table Tennis Sets, best British-main 2/-, 3/-, 5/-, 8/6 to 19/6; best qualiti heavyweight Balls 4cl each; Bats _/ to 3/-; Chess or Draught Boards, 9d 1/- 1/6, 2/- each; Chess Men, 4/t> 5/6, 6/6, 12/6, 15/- to 30/- a set Draughtsmen 1/-. 1/3, 1/6, "/"> Don, inoes 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/.- a sei Best qualitv British goods only at I'. Dixon’s, Tainui Street— Advt.

Judgment by default for plaintiff, was entered in each of the following civil claims at yesterday’s sitting of the Alagistrate’s Court at Greymouth. befor,. Air IL Morgan, S.M.:— -T. W. Burr v. Frederick J. Tibbles. £u Hs (id. costs £1 12s 6d; James Edward Fitzgerald. Garrett Fitzgerald and Public Trustee, as executor of estate of Michael Fitzgerald v. Sid Rowan. -+•7 -w 3d costs £1 12s 6d; Annw Marshall v. Hugh Alexander MeQuilkin £224 8s lid, costs £9 14s. On a judgment summons, John Russe ordered to pav £8 19s 4d, w> h Lx (5,1 solicitor's fee forthwith to Gioom Bros., in default nine days tmpusonment, warrant to be suspended so ong «s defendant pays 7s Gd per wcek.just payment on or before June _.»)(. Ar’thur Stevens was ordered to pay £7 I.Bs Gd and 15s Gd sohcitor s ie. forthwith to L. E. Morgan, m default e'tiht davs’ imprisonment, the -nanant not to issue so long as defendant pa > > 7s Gd per week, the first payment on •lulv Ist.

Well-chosen curtains convex a message of welcome and good cheer and add a note of refinement to the. home Tile very latest in curtain materials ot soft shimmering materials have just arrived from the English inanufaetuccurtain fabric is marked in prices that era and are on vi f w at Har’ey’s, Every will meet the requirements of all. Now is the moment to make your selection. —Harley and Co. the complete Homs Furnishers.— Advt.

New Books you may want: “N.Z. Radio Record Cookery Book” 1/-; “1936 Radio Constructor’s Guide Book” 2/6; “Word Games and Word Puzzles” 1/-; “Life Began Yesterday,” the latest book on the Oxford Group Movement. 6/-; “By Patience and the Word,” the story of the Moravian Missions, 5/6; “Gone Afield,” by Cecil Roberts. 7/-; “A Pilgrim’s Way in New Zealand,” by Alulgan, .15/-. All procurable at B. Dixon’s’, Tainui Street. Postage extra. —Advt.

Judgment for defendant was given by Mr T. E. Maunsell, S.M., in the Magi crate’s Court, Nelson, on Monday in a claim for £l4 14s lid, balance of an account for timber supplied by the Omoto Sawmill Co., Ltd., to the defendant, (?. Sannazzzaro, of Nelson, fruit-grower. The Magistrate ill his discussion said: “The plaintiff, through its Nelson agent, verbally offered to supply timber to defendant on certain terms, and a dispute has arisen as to their nn.'ure. Had the ■quote’ been made by Irirtcr there wou'd have been no misunderstanding or mistake, ami the ease would not have come- to Court. When these unbusinesslike me.'hods are adopted, difficulty in proving the terms frequently arises, and in my opinion. <the Court should cast on the shoulders of the tradesmen the burden of producing convincing proof.’’ He said that, on the weight of the evidence, ho must, uphold the defence.

Cigarettes led to tin amusing breach of promise case at Adelaide recently. Juliet, it appeared, dotes on cigarettes, while Romeo loathes the sight—and smell—of them. So love’s young dream became a nightmare,. and quarrels were frequent. At last, the young man bluntly told the girl that if she wouldn’t give up smoking he’d have to give her up! Hence these tears! Amid roars of laughter some of tho early love letters were read out in court. At last the judge remarking that it seemed to be “a silly lovers’ quarrel,” advised the parties to retire and see if they couldn’t “make it up.” They did! The fascination that cigarettes possess for some women—men too! —is simply irresistible! Look at the run on Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold, the two leading cigarette blends. <o fragrant and soothing! Both are “toasted.” That’s why they’re so good—and so harmless! There are also three toasted brands for the pipe, Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Cavendish and Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog). No finer tobaccos are manufactured. But beware of imitations!