LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 17 September 1937, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

, The road between Reefton and Maruia, which has been closed for some days, is now reported by me Public Works Department as /being again open to traffic.

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

An inquest, concerning lhe death of the late William McDougall, who died following injuries received in an accident at No Town Bridge, will be held at the Magistrate’s Court this morning.

Post Free, 16/6 pair.—l 7 pairs, size nine, Men’s Chrome Boots; worth 22/6. Satisfaction or money back.— H. Hamer, Kumara. Best value in Westland. —Advt.

The patients and staff of the GreyRiver Hospital, were entertained on Wednesday evening by the Runanga Choral Society with a concert. The Society was tnanked on behalf oi the patients by Mr. J. Duffy. The Matron, Miss Moffat, later entertained the visitors at. supper.

Harley and Co. Ltd., instructed by Mrs F. Cooper will sell the whole of her furniture and effects on lhe premises, Cowper Street, on Wednesday next, ac 2 f.m—Advt.

Eric Brown, aged 26, residing at Cobden, suffered a fracture of the left elbow and abrasions as a result, of falling into the basement at the new Dobson Power House early yesterday afternoon. The injured man, who is a Public Works employee, was admitted to the Grey Hospital, but his condition is not serious.

In the Magistrate’s Court, yesterday, before Messrs M. J. Fogarty and J. M. Bunt, Justices of the Peace, a young woman, a first offender, was charged with the theft, at Wellington, of a gold ring valued at £l5. The ring was later sold by accused for £3, but subsequently recovered. The Bench convicted accused and ordered her to come up for sentence if called upon within twelve months, conditional upon restitution of the £3. An order for suppression of her name was made.

Book your orders for the Xmas Numbers of “The Auckland Weekly’’, “Christchurch Press”, “Free Lance”, “Otago Witness”, “Christchurch Star”, and “Tuis Annual” now. Sample sheets to hand show each to be outstanding numbers of merit. Illustrations in black and white and colour of New Zealand Scenic beauty spots, etc. Price is 2/- each. Postage extra. From B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

Mr A. Beban (President) was in the chair at the annual meeting of the Greymouth Licensed Victuallers’ Association yesterday, when there was a fair attendance of members. Tne following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr A. Beban (re-elected), Vice-President, Mr J McTaggart; Treasurer, Mr J. Gieseking; Secretary, Mr F. J. Johnston (re-elected). Committee, Messrs C. McKcchnie, W. Kells, J. MacLeod, J. Ryan and G. Hill.

Fiberkane Lunch Cases 1/-, 1/6 to 2/6. Fiberkane School Book Cases 2/3, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 each. Leather School Bags 7/6 to 15/- each. Leather Carrying Bags 8/6 to 14/6 each. Fancy Cloth Carrying Bags 1/9, 2/6 to 4/6 each. Leather Straps 9d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/- each. Leather Luggage Labels 1/- each. Best values are at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui St.—Advt.

The annual forty-lives tournament between the Karoro Sports Club and the Old People’s Home took place at the Home last evening, when an enjoyable time was spent. The eld people succeeded in winning by 53 to 19, and Mr P. Keenan defeated Air J. McDairmid for the Cup in a singles game. Supper was provided by the Matron, and on behalf of the old people, Mr P. Keenan thanked the visitors for their presence and the entertainment given by the games.

It was decided at a meeting of the Greymouth Returned Soldiers’ Association, in regard to the forthcoming visit of a New Zealand contingent to Australia, that the circular from the New Zealand R.S.A., regarding the visit, he typed and copies sent to all sub-branches; that applications be invited, for receipt not later than September 25, and that the executive meet on September 27, to select five representatives. There were present a. the meeting Messrs A. H. McKane (chairman), O. McLean, H. Herring, T. Jones, R. Hunt, H. Trouland, J. C. Dixon, C. C. Mosley, T. Crankshaw, W. E. Pring, and T. P. Ryan (secretary). The action of the president, vice-president, and secretary, in presenting Mr. Joyce, of the Pensions Department, with a wallet, for his good work towards assisting returned men, was approved. It was decided that a revised list of all members be sent to headquarters, and that a register be completed, showing all financial members in the district.

Asked which pipe of the day he considered the best, a well-known old Auckland identity said he voted for the one before breakfast. “They teil me,” he added, “smoking before breakfast is a bad hibit, if so” (with a laugh) “it’s like some other bad habits, decidedly agreeable. And as I’ve cultivated it for a score of years, and I’m not dead yet. I shall continue it. Perhaps I don’t find it hurts me because I smoke Cut Plug No. 10, one of the toasted brands you hear so much about, anyhow it’s jolly good and I get more enjoyment out of it than any other tobacco gives me. I believe there are other toasted brands, but Cut Plug No. 10 is good enough for me. I like something full-flavoured.” Yes, there are five of the genuine toasted blends: Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold —all manufactured from the choicest leaf and comparatively harmless because toasting gets most of the nicotine out of them.