LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 10 August 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Before Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth, yesterday, Archibald Foster was fined 10s, with 10s costs, for driving a motor vehicle without a license.

Exceptional bargain, Men’s Black Oxford Shoes 17/6. Post free, from H. Hamer, Kumafa. —Advt.

From reports received by the police, it appears that a number of spurious half-crowns, believed to have been manufactured a considerable time ago, are still in circulation in Auckland.

No better value anywhere than at Harley’s the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values—no advance in price—Buy now.—Advt.

The Public Works Department continues to receive applications from motorists anxious to cross the Lewis Pass by the new highway, but. motorists are receiving no encouragement .to make the trip, as the road is not yet in a fit state to be used and in bad weather might be very dangerous. Anyone who makes the journey did so entirely at his own risk.

The new famous “Penguin” series of books have now reached 100 volumes, comprising a great variety of books by well-known writers. Printed in large type on good paper and with an attractive and strong paper cover, they are wonderful value at 1/- each. Lists from B. Dixon’s Ltd., on application.—Advt.

During an inspectiion by the Inspector of Machinery (Mr. McClennan) over the week-end, a defective plate in the mine boiler was discovered at the Wallsend Mine which, in consequence, was idle yesterday. The mine will be idle again to-day, and it is quite possible that no work will be commenced before next week.

All shades and colours the best qualities of Crepe Paper at 4d, 6d, and 9d a roll; Paper Decorations in all new combinations of colours, 3d to Gd each a roll; “Dripcot” Mats for Cup and Saucer use, 1/- a packet, all colours; Paper Doyleys 6d, Bd, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 a packet, latest designs; Paper Serviettes, plain white Gd, 1/- and 2/- per 100, latest designs; latest shadings 6d, 9d, 1/- a packet; latest colours and shades in Fancy Candles, all sizes from 1/6 to 2/6 a pair at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Greymouth. —Advt.

Precautions against night prowlers are evidently necessary in Greymouth. The other a considerable quantity of fooclstuffs and other articles was stolen from the basement of a house in spite of the proximity of a street light. Other cases of theft are also reported, so that residents should be on guard against further depredations.

Leaving Wellington at 8.10 a.m. and stopping at Blenheim, a MilesWhitney Strait ’plane, owned and piloted by Mr. H. Edwards, building contractor, of Wellington, arrived at Greymouth at 11 a.m. yesterday. Mr. J. D. McMillan, of the head office staff of J. R. McKenzie, Ltd.; was a passenger by the ’plane, on a business visit. The 'plane left on return to Wellington at 12,50 p.m.

Wednesday next at 2 p.m., Harley & Coy. will sell a large quantity of Furniture, including Oak Bedsteads, modern Wire Couches, Chesterfield Couch, Duchess Chests, Wardrobe, Carpets, Runners and Rugs, etc., etc. —Advt. In the Warden’s Court, at Greymouth, yesterday, before Mr Raymond Fei-ner, Warden, an application by the New Forest Sawmilling Co. Ltd., for a water-race, 40 chains, carrying three heads of water, in Blk. 7, Mawheranui S.D., for a term of 21 years, was recommended to the Minister of Mines for granting. Superior quality Writing Material at reasonable prices. Writing Pads 6d, Bd, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6 and 2/6 each; Envelopes, all sizes from 3d to 2/6 a packet. Writing Compendiums of paper and envelopes, white or colours 1/3 to 3/6 each. Boxed Stationery all latest designs 1/- to 14/6 a box.” Your selection awaits you at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Hainui Street.—Aavt.