LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 18 August 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

To-day (Saturday): Championship final, Rugby Park, Blaketown v. United.—Advt.

Princess Doreen won the Winter I up, but who will win the many prizes for the novelty dances at the Roa Tennis Ball next Saturday nDhtf— Advt. ’ “ '

The Otira Gorge, according to advice received bv the Public Works Department, was re-ifpened for tra:tic last evening.

Author Dillon broke the track record for pacers at Greymouth—but Canterbury and Coast will break the football speed record at Victoria Park this afternoon.—Advt.

A Workers’ Parcel, 10/- post free:— A pair of Nap. Trousers; Twist or Black Italian Shirt; coloured or white Towel; and pair Woo] Sox.—H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt.

The Minister of Education Hon. R. Masters, announced yesterdav that a concession which he made iast year whereby candidates for senior free peaces who were the children of registered unemplayed were admitted t » the examination without fee, would again be allolwed in connection with this years examination.—Press Assn

The condition of the Grevmouth bar may prevent shipping, but nothing wifi prevent all sports keen on witnessing a thrilling game, from rolling up to Victoria Park this afternoon.— Advt.

A n explosion of gas occured at the old Runanga Co-operative mine at Rewanui on Thursday morning, when a miner, Richard Thomson, of Runanga sustained burns to + ho face anu arms. He was working at the mine face, using a naked light (which is the practice at this mine) when lie struck a pocket of gas. He was attended by Dr G. AV. ALeade. and conveyed to his home where he is now progressing satisfactorily.

New shipment of Eiderdowns just arrived. These are of unbeatable value and for beauty of colourings they are just what you want. Double size from 35/-; single size from 22/6. —S. Burnett White, High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

ffcliaef’s Hall to-night (Saturday): Ciric Band dance. Invitation to Canterbury Rugby League team. —Advt. Rugby Park to-day (Saturday), 3 p.m. Come and support local Rugby, United versus Blaketown final. Advt. The primary and secondary schools of the Grey district yesterday commenced the term holidays. They will re-open on Tuesday, September 11. Miss Mavis Burgoyne has kindly accepted an invitation to give an exhibition of modern tap dancing at the Roa Tennis Ball on Saturday, August 25th. —Advt. An unconfirmed rumour was circulated in Greymouth last evening to the effect that Parliament had adjourned for the purpose of allowing members to witness the hectic struggle for possession of the Northern Union Cup at Victoria Park to-day.—Advt. New Zealand butter has shown a slight decline in price, the quotation for finest being 79s to 81s per cwt, according to Dalgety and Co.’s advice yesterday from London, stating that there has been more inquiry this week. Danish is quoted at 103 s 1o 105 s, and Australian unsalted 70s to 80s, Australian salted 74s to 765, Australian G.A.Q. 72s to 735. The cheese market > slow, quotations being; N.Z. white 495. N.Z. coloured 465, Canadian white ’s to 535, Canadian coloured 50s. See here! Hairdressing for Men | and Women second to none at keenly i competitive prices, with private room for ladies; also children 6d, razors 1 ground and set ]/- (postage 2d). —Jim • Rhodes, The Hairdresser, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. | Overstocked in Fountain Pens. Now I is your opportunity to secure a British made pen with a gold nib plunge or pump feeds. Usual price from 6/6 to 17/6, Sale Prices from 1/- to 3/each, at B. Dixon’s Ltd. Annual Sale. —Advt. i Advice that the measure for the merging of the town district of Cobden with the Borough of Greymouth is certain of being given early ef- '<•<•: has been communicated to the local b xlies concerned by the West t oast Members of Parliament. The following telegram, from J. O Brien and I*. C. Webb, Al’s.P. has lieen received bv Air F. 11. Denton, Town Clerkr: —We have interviewed Minister of Internal Affairs and Prime Minister, who assures that the Merging Bill will b e passed next Thursday. (Signed O'Brien. Webb.” Wonderful bargains in Fountain Pens and Propelling Pencils at B. | Dixon’s Annual Sale. Usual prices • 8/6, 7/6, 6/-, 4/6; Sale Price 1/- each. - Jountain Pens, usual price 17/6, 16/6, 15/-; now all one price, 3/6 each.— Advt.

Whitebait! Whitebait! Prepare for the whitebait season. Whitebait nets made up ready for use from high quality 80 inch double mesh netting; price only 6/-. —P. G. Willis, tent and cover maker, Mackay Street, Greymouth.— Advt. Seventy-three applications for assistance from Greymouth and Cobden residents were dealt with by Hxe Mayor’s Relief of Distress Commolee this week. The usual parcels were distributed, and also five parcels of cooked meat from the Greymouth prison authorities. ’Eighty unemployed received c.oal from a truck donated by the Old Runanga Co-operative party. West Coast Amusements forwarded £27 2s, proceeds of Sunday picture entertainments. Ineluded amongst donations of goods were bread and takes from Messrs Robertson. Shannon. and Glen mid Bianchfield. l°r the week ended August 15, the boot repairing depot dealt with 1" paixs of shoes, the value of the woik being £4 13s 6d. Our 14 days’ Sale of Winter warmth gooas, Blankets, Rugs, Eiderdowns, Sheets and Bedding is now in full swing. Take advantage of the low prices offered at our furnishing store and obtain your requirements. —Harley and Co., Ltd., Complete Home Furnishers. —Advt. Bargain cuts for Saturday: Fountain Pens, British make, hundreds of odd lines, with gold nibs, pump feed. Usual prices 17/6, 16/6, 15/-; Sale Price 3/6 each. Same quality with plunge feed, usual prices 10/6, 9/6, 8/6, 7/6; sale prices 2/- each. —At B. Dixon’s Annual Sale. —-Advt.