LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 9 May 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The balance sheet and statement ot accounts for the Borough of Grcymouth for the year ended 31st. March 1936. were approved at a statutory meeting of the C'oune:l prior o their weekly ordinary meeting.

Gold Diggers! We are cash buyer, of gold in small or large parcels. We guarantee the best possible service and the highest possible price.—J. Tennent Licensed Gold Dealer, Mawhera Quay 1 1 revmouth. —Advt.

Applications front the Primary Schools’ Basketball Association and the IVest Coast Basketball Association for the use of McGinley Park for the playing of basketball were, on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, adopted by the Borough Council on Thursday evening. It was left to the two local bodies to make arrangements regarding fixtures.

The latest in Model Aeroplane Kits and supplj’ outfits at prices ranging from 2/- to 7/6 each. For the airminded youth who wants to build his own model plane the “Comet” Outfits offer the best available materials. Perfectly designed plans and reliable parts make it a joy to build. Come in and see these lines at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt.

The Finance Committee’s report, adopted by the Borough Council on Thursday, stated that a letter had been received from the Chief Postmaster. Greyniouth, asking the Council’s opinion of a request received by him that the striding of the* Post Office clock be discontinued each night from after 10 p.m. until after 6 a.m. The Council’s reply that no alteration in the present arrangements was de sired, was adopted on the Committee’s recommendation.

See the remarkable values we are offering in solidly constructed furniture. Value, sheer unbeatable, is our big selling point. You can buy from us turniture in any quantity, for any room at far less than identical furniture would cost you elsewhere. Visit us. See our convincing price proof.—S. Burnett M’hite, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher.—Advt.

A breaking-up concert was held in the Ross Public School oil Thursday. There was an excellent programme. The items were as follows: Senior choi'i;, six songs; recitation, Primers; piano solo, Jotin Osmers; folk dances, senior girls; junior choir, songs; recitation, R. Thompson; drill, senior boys-; piano solo.. Clarice Walton; recitations, S'tds. I and II; piano solo, Gordon Thompson; duologue, Bella Douglas and Edna Pethig; recitation, Albert Rowse; reading, primers; piano duet. Helen Thompson and Mr Martin; senior choir, part songs; playette, “Three Wise Men,” girls; piano solo, Edna. Pethig; recitation, Adeline Teague; pia.no solo, Helen Thompson, play, “Breach of Promise.’’ boys. Airs iSjTrberl, presented their reports to the pupils. M.iss M. O. Cox, on behalf of the staff, hade farewell to the headmaster. Air C L. .Martin, who is leaving to take up a position a.f North Diiipvood School. Master R. Upjohn made Mr Marlin a presentation o-.i behalf of Hie children.

With the. eoniincneewenr. of 'he school t'' rln h'lliilays, there, are iudicat.ions of ho:iw passenger traffic 0.thc railways.. Iri.st evening’s mixed train to Chris! church required tw"

extra passenger carriages to cop l ' wi-th the traffic, over 70 passengers leaving Grey mouth for Christchurch. To-day’s express will consist of nine passenger carriages, and up till Jnsl night the I'mok'ings were cxce.'l mnally heavy.

Table Gaines for the child or adult await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, ’l'ainui Street. All rite old favourites as well as the latest productions are included in the large stocks offered. Prices range from 1/- to 10/6 each. Come in and see them.—Advt,

New th-airmen for all County Councils in New Zealand will be elected on Wednesday May 27. The law icquires that all County Councils hou.l their annual meeting at midday, on

the fourth Wcdnesdtiy in Maw nnd tlnat the chairman for -the year shnll be elected at that meeting. The cliiof business of the meeting is <-u.- : omarily to receive the report of the. outgoing chairman.

The Dennis engine of the Greyinoutlt Fire Board was given a complete overhaul ou Thursday evening by live mechanics, who spent about six hours on the work. The auxiliary engino from the High street Station was temporarilv stationed at the Central Station ready in case of tut outbreak of firo. The Dennis Engine’s overhaul should give it the maximum efficiuiii’V for soiiio tiuio to conic.

Wvlbchosen curtains convey a measage of welcome and good cheer and add a note of refinement to the home l*ie very latest in curtain materials of soft shimmering materials have just arrived from the English manufacturers and are on view at Har’ey’s, Every curtain fabric is marked in prices that will meet the requirements of all. Now is the moment to make your selection. —Harley and Co. the complete Hom'e Furnishers. —Advt

Doctor E., Morgan, the principal microbiologist at the Health Department at Sydney, gave evidence at the Milk Inquiry there that tests made of Sydney’s milk supply since 1926 had revealed a very low percentage of tubercular bacilli, and Im .said that compared with the milk tests in other parts of the world, ‘‘Sydney’s milk supply is bettor than the best.” The other expert’s evidence was that tubercular infection is not prevalent among the Now South Wales herds. —■ Press Assn.

Cr. Kent asked at Thursday evening's meeting of the Borough Council, who was responsible for the condition of the public conveniences at the intersection of Boundary Street and Mawhera Quay. He said that they required remodelling, and that something of a better nature should be erected. The Engineer said it was proposed to erect a concrete wall. Cr. Kent also wished to know what had been done regarding the erection of conveniences on the wharf at the foot of Tainui Street. The Engineer said that the plans for a subway had to he submitted to the Railway Department.

New books at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street, postages in brackets: “A Pilgrim’s Wav in New Zealand. ” by Alan Mulgan, 15/- (6d); ‘‘Strange Melody,” by Neil Bell. 9/6 (6d); “Play Parade,” by Noel Coward, 10/6 (Gd); “Pole Star.” by Stewart Edward White, 7/- (6d); ‘‘Here Lies a Most Beautiful Lady,” by Richard Blaker, 7/- (6d); ‘‘Oil Under the Windows,” by Norman Berrow, 7/(6d); “The Gappy Ricks Special,” by P. B. Kyne, 7/- (sd); “The Exile,” byBuck, 7/- (sd); ‘‘The Return of the Dark Invader,” by Rintelen, 13/6 (sd); 6/- (4d). —Advt.

An early morning outbreak of firn destroyed the dwelling of Mr and Mrs Alfred Boydell at Burnetf’s Face (say s our Denniston correspondent). The house was ci.nipletely destroyed, together with its contents. The Denniston Brigade which was summoned directed its attention to the adjoining residences of Messrs Floyd and Lester, and with the help of Burnett’s Face residents ”iade a splendid save. The dwelling destroyed was covered by insurance, but it is believed that tlie occupants are heavy losers. Mr P. Byrne, iwho resided with Mr and Mrs Boydell, escaped clad only in pyjamas -and gum boots, and he t OO will suffer a heavy loss.

At the monthly meeting of the Rumania W.I. Mrs. Swan presided. It was°decided that the Institute be represented at the Dunedin conference by Mrs. J. Braithwaite. Competition, results were: Stencilling, Mrs. W. Duggan 1, Mrs. McLeod 2. Mrs. K. Griffiths 3. Scones, Mrs. McEwen 1, Mrs. Sweeney 2. Mrs. W. Duggan 3. The roll-call,” the uses of a lemon, brought forward some useful hints. Hostesses for the month were Mesdames Houghton. Howard, Baty. Mrs. Black was accorded a vote of thanks for demonstrating wadded quilts. The competition next month is to be something new from something old. and puff pastry.

The following West. Coast appointments were made at the meeting of tho Nelson Education Board on Wednesday —Kongahu; Sole Teacher, Mr. Ryan (transfered from Little Wanganui); Granity: Secondary Assistant, Albent V. Scanlon (five applicants); Karamea: Head Teacher. Richard S. Johnstone (eight applicants). Tho following staff alterations wire approved: Cronadun Miss E. E. Shamy (transferred to Inangahua Landing); Little Wanganui: Sole Teacher, to be advertised. Rieefton; Grade 2 Assistant: to be advertised. Westport: Grade 1 Assistant, Miss C. L. J. McGovern; position of Grade 2, Special Class Teacher to be advertised. Relieving appointments to be approved, were as follows: Karamea. Assistant Teacher, Miss G- McHlwain; Little Wanganui. Sole Teacher, Mr. B. B. Tindale; Reefton, Assistant Teacher (Grade 2). Miss J. L. Archer; Owen. River, Sole Teacher. Miss C- E. Rogers; Stanley Brook, Sole Teacher, Miss E. E. Stokes.