BRUNNER NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 29 April 1929, Page 5

BRUNNER NOTES.

(Our Own U'irrespoudent.) Seats on the Borough Council ars at a discount, only four nominations having been sent in for six vacancies Mr John Smeaton has been re-elected Mayor unopposed. Mr 11. McCluskie i s visiting Nelson. Wallsend, seen from a distance at. night time, has the appearance of a well lighted city, since the mine commenced double shift. Sixty new books have been added to the shelves of the library. Names are being taken for crib domino and draught tournaments, to be played in the Games Room at W-allseud. A very active Committee are at present looking to form a bazaar in aid of Taylorville Domain. A Christmas pudding made and given by Mr Tom Morgan is to be a prize. A concert here by the Maori Mission

thirty provided entertainment and education, each, item being well appreciated. The election o£ fho .Taylorrfllle School Committee took place on Monday last, the only change being that Mr T. Bennett “will take the place of Mr J. Davidson, who did not seek reelection. Messrs Mclvor and Rothera were re-elected as chairman and secretary respectively. The scarcity of water is becoming a serious problem at present. In all probability we will soon have more than we require, so why worry! Mr J. Hughes, manager of Dobson mine, is visiting Christchurch. The world and his wife celebrated the 21st birthday of Mr H. Hunt, in the Wallsend Hall on Friday night. Tn a characteristic speech Mr Hunt Senr. welcomed the guests. Toast after toast was proposed, amongst which was "The Local John, Mr J. Rodgers.” Now doesn’t that prove we are all law-abiding citizens? After having done our best to live up to the "Eat, drink nnd be merry” idea, we left for home, wishing Harry manymany happy returns of the day.