LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 17 October 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grevmouth Main School Diamond Jubilee.—Torchlight Procession through the town on 24th October, at 7.30 p.m. —Advt.

The Janies and Liverpool mines will both be idle on Monday.

All members R.S.A. Sub-Unions should attend half-yearly meeting of Central Body to-night.—Advt.

Dave: "Where are we heading for? Dad: "For the Hayseeders’ Ball at Barrytown to-night. We want to be in time for the Polka Mazurka.’’— Advt.

The. South Island Travel Association's request for a donation fell on deaf ears at this week’s meeting of the Nelson Harbour Board,, when it was deevlad to make no contribution. One speaker stated that it seemed that money would be taken away from the city's own affairs, and that the hoard should not give, sixpence.

Miss Jean Batten’s arrival was a big event in aviation history, but the biggest social event for 1936 will be the Monster Labour Day Ball at Sehaef’s Hall on Labour Night, October 26.—Advt.

Your Xmas Numbers of New Zea land Animals. Place your orders now. Copies of "The Auckland Weekly.' "Christchurch Press,” "Tui's An nual,” "Otago Witness Annual. "Free Lance Annual,” and "Christchurch Star Annual’’ will be on sale on October 19. Prices 2/-. postage Id at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. Greymouth.—Advt.

An aerial survey of the area in the vicinity of the Orangipuku and Ten • makau rivers at Inclibonnic is to be carried out by the Public Works De partm-ent at an early date- for the purpose of taking precautions, if necessary, against the possibility ot the Teremakau river joining the smaller stream. The flood waters recently found thpir way into the Orangipuku, both below and above the protection works placed there a couple of years ago. However, very little erosion occurred, and the position has not become any more dangerous, but it is considered that all precautions necessary should be taken.

Well-chosen curtains convey a mes sage of welcome and good cheer and add a note of refinement to the home The very latest in curtain materials of soft shimmering materials have just arrived from the English manufaetur ers and are on view a-t Harley'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 Home Furnishers.—Advt,

Half-yearly meeting rei n rued soldiers to- night, S o’clock at Druids’ Hall. —• Advt.

Next Wednesday at 2 p.m. Harley and Co., Ltd., will sell by auction, furniture etc., also balance' of fancy goods, drapery, etc.—Advt.

After a stay of seventeen days in port, the whaling factory ship “AngloNorse” and six chasers 'are expected to depart for the South American Coast from Wellington to-day. —iP'ress Association. ' ■

All returned soldiers interested in the Hospital Scheme should attend the Druids’ Hall to-night.—Advt.

Advice has been received to the effect that Mick Howson and Jack O’Brien will meet in a boxing contest at Newcastle to-night. A description of the fight will be broadcast by radio 2 KO. Newcastle.

Yesterday the new rail car RM2I made a trial run from Christchurch to Greymouth, arriving herq at 1.15 p.m. and leaving on return an hour later. The rail ear was driven into Greymouth by Mr G. Il Maekley, General Manager cf Railways, who ,wa.s accompanied by st-'XCial other leading officials. With the exception that ,t m limited from the engine, which is of more modern design and has the latcpt inter or fitting-, the new vehicle is similar to RM2O, which has been on the run for some months. The new rail ear is to relievo the present rail ear on the Christchurch-ITok'tika service. ~ .

“Far Forest,” Francis Brett Young’s latest and greatest novel has arrived. This is a delightful and charming story of English life, written by a master of the Storyteller’s Art. The price is 10/6, postage 5d extra at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt'. One afternoon last week there was considerable agitation in a home in Janet Street. Invercargill, “Cocky” had lived with the family for an uneventful 17 years, and was a great pet with residents in the streets, as he often paid visits. A bridge party was in progress when suddenly “iCocky” gave a screech and staggered badly. A rush was made for the brandy bottle, and some was forced down Cocky’s throat, for it was thought his life was nearing an end. But more than the cockatoo needed the brandy when it was found that, after leading a blameless life for at least 40 years, Cocky had laid an egg —and if was slightly larger than a bantam’s. The puzzle now is to find a suitable name for the bird in keeping with the supreme effort of her life.

Now that Spring is here, and with it spring-cleaning is the order of the day. it is high time to think of new Bl kid s and Curtains, with all their various accessories. White’s will look after you.—S. Burnett White, West Coast’s High Grade Furnisher. —Advt.

Through the efforts of the State Placement Service at Greymouth, 19 men and tTiree youths were found permanent employment this week, bringing the totals to date up to 219 and 38 respectively. Casual work was also found for eight men. Two were placed in temporary employment, which brings the total to 45 to date. The total placements for the week were 32. and the; total to date i« 322. In addition. 14 men wore' placed on public works,, which brings the total in this class of work to 352. This 'week’s figures include five workers placed on farms—-three men and two youths.

Stamp Albums in all sizes and binding and at prices ranging from 1/to 22/G each aw procurable at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street, as local agents for the Zealandia Stamp Coy., and Wilcox Smith & Co. We carry large stocks of stamps in single sets or packets. Come in and inspect, them. —Advt.

Those who knew the late Dr. J. W. Mcßreary will call to mind liis outstanding personality and his kindly disposition. He was ever ready to assist those in need and to give a word of chefr to the sick. Ho also took a keen interest in sport and the welfare of the town. The public, are, therefore, pleased to support a fund which has been opened for the purpose of erecting a memorial to him. To help this cause the Technical School Southern Queen Committee are holding a longnight old -time and modern dance in the United Pavillion on Tuesday evening next. Excellent arrangements are being made, and it is hoped that this effort will considerably augment the fund.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train, arrangements in connection with Labour Day holiday events at Greymouth on October 24 and 26. Very complete arrangements have been made to meet the requirements of those who travel by rail, and a special inducement by way of considerably reduced fares is offered by the Railway Department. It is hoped that West Coasters w-ill avail themselves of the concessions offered. —Advt.