LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Grey River Argus, 19 February 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Matured in sherry casks for anything from 8 to 15 years, thus obtaining natural colour, softness and bouquet, our famous ‘‘ White Horse” Whisky is the very finest of Scotch Whiskies on the market to-day, and is entirely free from acid or artificial sweetening Bottled in two styles, viz., ordinary round quart, also concave pocket pints in screw top bctUes. latter very convenient for travellers. Now obtainable nt all leading hotels at 7/6 each. J. D. Lynch, West Const representative. — Advt. A consignment of over fifteen hund red fat lambs from Murchison is being railed overland to-day. The employers of New South Wnleiare opposing the child endowment scheme. A fine of £2 and costs was yesterday imposed nt Hokitika upon the Hokitika Kanieri Sawmill Company for allowing sawdust to enter the Hokitika River con trary to the fishery regulations.

In today’s issue the Railway Department draws attention to its advertisement relative to Through Tours by Rail and Motor to Nelson connecting with Nelson Wellington ferry steamer.

Apart from the destruction of three hundred thousand tons of sugar, the North Queensland floods (says a cable) washed Hie carcases .-*■ stock up on trees twelve feet above ground and left enormous numbers lying about.

The Hokitika Guardian suggests that the lime has arrived ior the construe tiou of a road round Kanieri Lake Bathing restrictions are being now im posed at. the Lake by the Government.

Choose your biscuits carefully! Buy a brand that has a reputation in it —a reputation tor wonderful value and purity. Buy Milderson’s Shortcake J 2 per lb. from Boucher and Co. —advt.

Cannibalism is not yet extinct in Australia, a Brisbane cable stating that the police have received advice of a case of cannibalism at Brocks Creek,

Northern Australia, where a native boy wa* 4 murdered by other natives, and parts of the body oaten. Two arrest? have been made.

Tlx 1 postponed events of the West Coast A. and P. Show will be held at the Victoria Park to-day, when the programme drawn up -should attract a crowd that should in some measure com-

|,ens:ite the Society for its previous disappointments. Sporting events of all descriptions are down for competition, including sprinting, cycling, whippet racing and last but not least the novelty rncc between sprinters and whippets. A baby show will also be among the "t--tractions. In the evening an open an dance wiU be held, and festoons of elec trie, lights will aid to the gaiety of the scene.

Columbia Records.— “Barcelona,” and “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain,” fox trots; “The Good Bad Girl,’’ and “Looking at the World through Rose Coloured Spectacles,” sung by Vaughn de Leath; “The Floral Dance,” and “I Know of Two Bright Eves,” sung by Rex Palmer; “ Petrushka,” and “That Night in Araby,” fox trots; “Hi, Ho, the Merrio,” and “Bye Bye Blackbird,” fox trots; “The Beils of St. Malo” and “Weymouth Chimes” by Royal Guards Band; “Ukulele u.-uly,” and “Heebe Jeebes,” by banjo; “Cohen and the Houseboat,” parts I and 2; “The Parson at The Sewing Party,” parts 1 and 2; price 5/-. Obtainable at A. E. Kilgour’s Gramophone and music shop, Mawhera Quay, Grey mouth. —Advt.

Mr. IL E. Martin, the well-known ve ’ tin ary surgeon at the end of this month will visit the West Coast and during a few days’ stay his services • will be available for flock owners, • J. .7 ar den will receive messages hero for him meantime. Some well-bred Romney Marsh rams h:lve been purchased by Coast sheep raisers from -Mr. A. Grant (Wainiate). Three pens were sold by the National Mortgage Agency as follows:—W. Diedrich (Kokatahi) one four-tooth ran; £l3/13/-; 11. Cotter (Runanga), two rams at £l2/12/-; P. Kennedy (Totara Fiat) two rams at £lO/10/-; P. 11. B. Smith (Ahaura), one ram £lO/10/-. Any person looking for bargains in Mercery, Clothing and Boots, call at •‘The Mayfair,” Men and Boys’ Wear Specialists, Upper Mawhera Quay, r^el ’ ephone No. 59. —Advt. a. claim for £lO for money lent by Lawrence Sullivan (Mr. -Murdoch) a,gainst .1. F. Hannah, of Christchurch (Mr. Pilkington) the Magistrate -Mr. W. Middrum, yesterday decided for plaintiff at Hokitia. The costs totalled £ll/17/6. Defendant’s evidence was taken in Christchurch ami plaintill ■- here. His Worship said it was a case of oath against oath, and had it not been in some of the statemejifs contained in defendant ’s evidence, he would have found it difficult to decidm Mr. 11. E. Holland, M.P., recentb wrote to the Minister of Pen, ions in quiring whether the increase provided in the Workers’ Compensation Art wouTiT apply to workers who met. witn accidents prior to the Act coming into force. The Minister has. replied that he is advised, by the Crown Law' Office that this is not the cast..

Have music in your homes.—Full iron frame under damper and overstrung pianos; light & dark oak pianos £B9; Windover £lO7 and £126; Elysian pianos £ll6. We also stock Rogers and llopkinson Pianos, etc. Any of the above pianos can be purchased on easy terms, £5 deposit.—A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone, and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

Sentences of imprisonment were imposed at Murchison by Air. Alaunsell. S.AL, upon four young men for starring and feathering a man named Andrew Simpson on December 10th. last. The volubly condemned the action taken. Two school boys and Miss G. McCracken gave evidence, also Dr. Comrie, and a constable. Andrew AleDowell and Joseph Schofield were sentenced to six weeks in Greymouth gaol, and Wm. J. Ford ami Harry Lester to .7 month at Nelson gaol.

All our up-to-date stocks of Mercery, Clothing and Boots will be sold at Salvage Prices in conjunction with AlcGruer’s Fire Sale Goods. Nice new stocks at ridiculous prices. Peruse our advertisement over the page. The Alayfair, Alen and Boys’ Wear Specialists, Mawhera Quay, Phone 59, Greymouth. —Advt. «

The Sisters conducting the Nazareth Home. Christchurch, which maintains 70 indeficit,-old people, 140 girls and 120 bovs of all denominations are next

week making their customary canvass of the West Coast for funds. This home has never been known to close its doors to a deserving case. Doubtless the two Sisters engaged in the canvass will meet with a typical West Coast response.

Fur coats, frocks, costumes, suits, and overcoats ma<Je to your own individual measurements. Velour coats frocks, silk stockings, in all the newest shades. Edwards for stylish suits and costumes, J. Scott, Threadneedle St., Breymouth, West Coast Representative —Advt.

The Westland Power Board held a meeting in committee on Thursday (states the Hokitika Guardian) Air. AV. Butler presiding, to deal with various matters and proposals with regard to the details of the proposed purchase of the Kumara water races. It was also agreed to permit Kanieri Electric Ltd., to supply electrical energy to a rcsi'dent at South Hokitika.

Final Clearance Household Drapery Bargains at AlcGruer’s Fire Sale: — Honeycomb Quilts, 8/11 and 10/11; Marcella Quilts 16/6 to 29-6; Linen Finish Twill Sheeting, Single Bed, 1-6 and 1/10, Double Bed 2/2 and 2/6; Unbleached Damask, 1/4 yard; Towels, 1/3 to 3/4 pair. Come early.—Advt.

The Prime Minister, on reaching Auckland, was yesterday welcomed b\ a large gathering at the Railway Station, and among the number of deputations, a wire states be had a strenuous one from the unemployed. Air. Coates the other day voiced a new slogan sug gested to him in America. It is “Coats Off With Coates’’’ The unemployed will be very glad if he gives them an opportunity!

To-day (Saturday) at 2 p.m. Harley and Co., Ltd. will sell at their Rooms Richmond Quay, a large quantity of furniture including: Five piece suite two dutchcss sets, singer sewing mach-

ine, two carpet squares, wooden bedsteads, box and wire mattresses, seagrass chairs, crockery and glass ware, gent’s bicycle, two phonographs ami records, one incubator, one piece linoleum, kitchen chairs, etc. Do not miss this sale, as bargains will be the order of the day—advt.

Mr. 11. E. Holland, M.P., has received the following letter from the Alinister of Public AVorks: “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 7th. inst., advising that you have been requested by the Grey Vahey Farmers’ Union to bring under my notice the danger to the settlers in the vicinity arising from the overflow of the Little Grey River at Mawheraiti. The representations contained in your letter havq been noted and wITT receive very careful consideration.”

If you intend to have a Radio this yvinter, now is the time to place your order with us. AVe can supply sets from £l5 15/-, £2O, £22 .10/-, £27 10/-, £33 to £5O per set, and they include Radiolo, Grebe and King Neu trodyne. AVe sell for cash or on easy ternis, bringing Radio within the reach of every honye. Fuji particulars sent on request. Our only address is Harleys, Ltd., Licensed Radio Dealers, G r e y m o u th. —Advt.

An indication of the stagnation existing in the West (’oast timber in (lustry is reflected in the goods traf lie railed from the Wot (’oast, through the Otira Tunnel for this week which amounts to (>,718 tons. WATCH THE INDIADS GO BY.— Alf. White, Agent, Greymouth. —Advt First-class Aleals are obtainable at all hours at Bill Rosenberg’s 12 Mile Hotel, Buller Gorge. —Advt. At a meeting of the local Royal Visit 'Committee the route decided on wa> fiom the railway station via Alawher:; Quay to Boundary Street, thence along

Mackay Street to the Tainui Street in terseetion; from thence along Tainu

Street to Sawyer’s Creek bridge, tiieiio along High Street to Raleigh Street and from there to Air. Scddon s hoim in’ Cowper Street. The decorations an io include three arches and the decorat ing of Band Rotunda, ami the festoon

ing of the streets passed through by their Royal Highnesses. It was prop< se ! that the Grey Harbour Board erect an arch at the Railway Station, the ( ount> Council one at Kim Williams’ c<;ner and the Borough Council one al the intersection of Tainui and Alackay Streets.

Fire sale at AlcGruoi’s: —500 yards Silk Fujiette, 30ih. wide, Fire Price 2/- yard; All silk Fuji, Fire PU.ee 2/6 yard; Crepe-do chine and Silk Georgettes, Fire Price 4/11 yard. Pay a visit.—Advt. Add these records to your colleclun : “Hello, Aloha, How Are You?” and “Hi, Ho, the Aferrio,” fox trots; “She was Just a Sailor’s Sweetheart,” and ‘Thanks for the Buggy Ride,“ fox rrot; “ Tha t Certain I’a rty, ’ ’ and ‘ ‘ Pad dolin’ Aladdin Home,” iox trot; “Lonah.” and “Ju t a Cottage Small, sung by Frank Alunn; “Valencia,” ami “Tell Ale You Love Me,” sung by Franklin Baur; “I Wonder Where Aly [Baby is To-night,” and “I’m Sitting on r l op of the World,” fox trots; “Hold Me in Your Arms,” ami “You Told Ale to go,” sung by Charles Kaley; Brunswick Records; price 5/-, postage extra. Obtainable at A. E. Kilgour’s Gramophone, Piano and Alusic Shop.—Advt.