LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 17 March 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Masses will be celebrated Sunday next (Palm Sunday), March 20th., Kokiri S a.m., and at KQtuku 10 a. in. —Advt.

The annual meeting of the Star Football Club is to be held in the Star Hall on Sunday morning at 10.30 o’clock. Members and intending members invited to attend.

French. Italian, Spanish and Portu guese Wines are obtainable at Bill Rosenberg’s Twelve Milo Hotel, Buller e.—Advt.

A tour of the West Coast is to be made during Faster by fhe Ashburton Silver Band the object being a plea sure trip for the bandsmen, who have not attended contests in recent years Good to get into —Lichfield Shirts. The “Duralla,” double warp for double wear, collar to match, price 8/6. Obtainable from Kim Williams, the Shop for Lichfield Shirts. —Advt.

While ploughing on the banks of the Otaio River in Canterbury on a hot afternoon last week, a farmer decided to have a swim. His action in diving from the bank startled on? of the horses which reared in the harness and broke its neck. Try one of our Bargain Parcels; they contain 3 White and Gold Saucers, 1 cake Bath Soap, 2 Tumblers, 2 Alum Dessert Spoons, 1 good size Salad Bowl. All for 2/6. —At Johnson’s Crockery Shop.—Advt. Messrs Baty Bros. Ltd., dairwanen, advertise in this issue a reduction of 16 2-3 per cent in the price of milk delivered by them at Greymouth, Cobdan, Preston Road. Blaketown, Hunanga, Dobson, Brunner and Taylorville.

The Wallsend mine will not be working to-day or to-morrow. Dobson mine ceased work yesterday afternoon, owing to lack of orders, after working consistently since its re-opening on February 15. It is anticipated, however, that the stoppage at both mines will be only temporary.

Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for the Westland Racing Club’s Easter Wednesday meeting (including two trotting events), close with the Secretary, at Hokitika, to-night (Thursday), at 8 o’clock. — Advt.

A deci) cut to two of his fingers was sustained by an apprentice, Frederick Webster, at Messrs Stratford an 1 Blair’s sash and door factory, through his right hand slipping o n the saw whilst ho was cutting timber. Dr. 11. S. Ray rendered medical attention. At the Alexander mine, Inangahua, a fine body or ore is now being worked, and quartz to provide twelve months’ crushing has been already developed, with the stone still remaining strong at the face. The lode is to b • intersected by a new drive sixty feet lower than the present level. Face the Facts! Have you so much money that you can afford to take do heed, or will Big Savings make your lot easier! It will repay you to purchase your Furniture and Furnishings, Crockery, Rugs, Linoleum, etc., at Harley ’s.—Advt. A Press Association message states that some potato crops in the Kaiapoi district are badly affected with a disease, which is said to be suspiciously like Irish blight. The stalks are dying off, but only i n a few cases have the tubers been observed 1o be affected. Samples of the affected plants and tubers have bee n sent to the Agricultural Departni'nt for expert examination

Butter dishes in a great variety procurable at our Store, suitable for Household use, Hospitals and Hotels. Prices 3d, 4d, sd, 6d, 8d and 1/-; also small Jugs and Sugar Basins for 1/pair.—At Johnston’s Economical Crockery Shop, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

In addition to Saturday's low wave broadcast of the Sydney Bridge open ing ceremony, a seaplane is expected that night to set out on a flight across the Tasman Sea to Now Zealand. It should reach New Zealand on Sunday afternoon. Ft is to make for Auckland, but mav land like the Sounthorn Cross Junior, on the West Coast of this Island. The public is asked to keep a look-out and report if the plane lands in their locality.

A boon to motorists. Dented mudguards and general body work made equal to new again by Metal Beaters, Duco and Enamelling experts. Hoods, curtains and celluloids fitted to any make of car or bus. Compare our prices.—Buchanan’s Motor Body Works, Waite Street. G r eymouth.— Advt. Deaf people will be interested to learn that, according- to a Press telegram yesterday, a New Zealand League for lhe Hard of Hearing was formed at a public meeting in the Auckland Town Hall. Representatives of public, social and religious bodies were present. A message was received from the Minister of Health, promising official and personal support, and it was announced that the Executive of the British Medical Association had expressed its sympathy with the .movement. A preliminary Advisory 'Committee was appointed and nearly one hundred members were enrolled. Mrs E. A. Hotchkin, of North Canterbury, the popular and indefatigable organiser of the Empire Service League in New Zealanp, has continued her work on the West Coast during the past few days with success. On Saturday at Brunnerton, she enrolled a good number of members. Miss Annie McDonald has been appointed ActingSecretary for the district. On Monday. at Reeftoii, the School of St. Joseph formed a branch of fifty members, with Miss M. Paul as Girls’ Secretary and Master T. Bray as Boys’ Secretary. The Beefton D. H. School

also has a branch of 90 members with Miss A. Blackadder as Secretary for the girls and Master K. Patterson for the boys. Each school has shown its keen appreciation of the work of tke Empire Service League, and the scholars enjoyed the lectures of the organiser on N.Z--made goods. At the close of each lecture a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded th? speaker. Reef ton is being also worked and most of the shops are supporting the movement and giving it every encouragement. Mrs Hotchkin has yet to visit Blackball and other places o n the way to Christchurch. The driest place on the wet West Coast is under one of Webster’s (local make) umbrellas. All umbrellas sold by us are kept in repair for twelve months. When buying ask your draper if he will give you the same guarantee. Keep your money in the district by purchasing the locally-made article. The prices are Tight. The quality is the very best.—G. A. Webster, Umbrella Maker, Mawhera Quay, Grey mouth.—Advt.

A Calcutta cable yesterday stated that a Hindu ascetic, named L. A. Rao, giving a demonstration of his powers at Bombay swallowed glass, china, wood, cocoanut-shells, nails, nitric acid, and a snake’s head. The demonstration was give n before Lord Lothian and members of the Indian Franchise Committee, and prominent British Indian citizens. Members of the audience stood beside Rao during the performance. They put nails in his mouth, and inspected a snake’s fangs before he bit its head off. Th e hand of one of the guests was burnt with strong nitric acid, while handling a bottle, the contents of which Rao drank.