Local and General

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 May 1944, Page 4

Local and General

The shop conducted by the geymout_ Women’s Patriotic Committee R etuin ed Services’ Association on Friday and batur day morning realised £52.

Freight hauled through the Otira m thJ from the West Coast to C a P ter bury 1 week ended on Saturday last amoun 14,295 tons, compared with 15,u22 tons in the corresponding week of last year, a deci ease 1027 ions. Tn 1942 the corresponding total was 13,800 tons.

The Strongman State mine, which was idle on the last three days of last week on account of the main bearing in the tan bieaking, resumed this morning. A bearing to replace the broken one was built up ana tne fan started again at noon on Saturday, there has been no trouble since and the replacement will be used until a new rearing is secured from Australia, where- the um was manufactured.

“Mother’s Day” was observed yesterday morning at St. John’s Presbyterian Church before a large attendance, Rugby Pai k and Cobden Sunday Schools being r sP rea ® n z t A choir of children, with Miss B. Evans (or ganist) and Miss C. Brown (conduc.oij led the service of praise, and otherwise m. The lesson was read by a scholar norn Luke 2, 40-52. Rev. T. G. Campbell, in hs sermon, referred to the time given by a „reat body of men and women in training cniidien in the Sunday School, and emphasised the need of the co-operation of parents.

‘■There is an old saying, alter war comes famine, and after famine pestilence, sam . G. J. Adams, opening his mayoral campaign in the Wanganui Opera House lam not going to suggest that we are hkely to be iacea with a famine in New Zealand, but I suggest that we may have pestilences. Apart irom the activities of the Health Department, i. behoves every municipality to do its uimosi; to prevent pestilences to the maximum oi its ability. We would have in our midst at present three pestilences which may prove serious, and which demand thought and immediate action. They are rats, flies ana fleas, all of which are recognised carriers of disease.

Twenty-one sacks and 17 bales of waste papei' were railed from Greymouth to Mataura last week.

The proceeds of the St. Day celebrations in Greymouth in’ March (concert, sports meeting and ball) amounted to £345, a record.

In the Magistrate’s Court, at Greymouth, this morning, before Mr G. G. Chisholm, S'.M., William James Colville, of Cobden, was convicted and fined £l, with 10/- .costs, for operating an unlicensed radio set. On a similar charge Mrs Ruth Herring was fined 10/- and 10/- costs. Joan Mundy (Mr A. M. Jamieson) was granted a separation order, guardianship of the four children, and maintenance at the rate of £2 a week, the first payment on May 22, from her husband, John Neil Mundy, on the ground of failure to maintain.

Again shippingjoading at the port of Greymouth is more than keeping pace with the coal available for sea transport. The Titoki is awaiting coal and the Kartigi started loading coal with only one crane instead of two in use last night, and the same procedure operated this morning. Had the coal been available last night the Kartigi could have been ready for sea this afternoon, but in the circumstances she cannot be ready until Wednesday morning. It is stated that the filling of overland ■orders last week was responsible for the full cargoes not being available for shipping to-day.

The monthly meeting of the Dobson W.I. was neld on Thursday evening. Mrs. Batey presiding over a large gathering. The aspirations were read by Mrs. Walker. Two soldiers’ letters were read, also invitation from telaketown W.I. The West Coast /Federation’s report was read and discussed. The Golden Thread talk was given by Mrs. H. Roberts. The demonstration given by Mrs. Hill was “Sprays from Buttons and Beads.” Two scarves were handed in. The monthly competition, “Something from a Flour Bag” was well contested. One baby’s bank was presented. The roll-call, “An Old Fashioned 'Photo,” was well responded to. The Wandering 2/- Competition was won Iby Mrs. Pickering. During the social ■ half hour, members presented “A Ra- ' dio Personalities Parade,” produced by Mrs. Batey. The hostesses were: Mesdames Geo. Smith. Walker, Erskine and White.

A new. shipment of electric lightshades to hand. Hand-painted in a variety of shapes and pretty colourings. 3/6 to 32/6 each.—C. Smith’s, Ltd.—Advt.

Yes, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday! Good old Mum! She cooks and washes for us all the year, with never a complaint, except when, she’s feeling tired and nervy after a big day. Now, this is a serious talk to families. Haye you ever thought that the family wash is becoming just-too much for Mum—those tired and nervy spells are becoming more frequent. Well, take the law into your own hands and insist that she sends her washing to the Westland Laundry. Perhaps Mum is one of the old school who prides herself on the snowy whiteness of her washing. Well, you tell Mum that the work of the Westland Laundry has a professional finish that no housewile can achieve, and furthermore, our up-to-date washing and ironing machines are very easy on lhe clothes. Make your Mother’s Day Gift a trial order at the Westland Laundry. Mum will be so pleased she will continue the service. ’Phone 136. Depot: 27 Albert Street.—-Advt.