LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 22 October 1936, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

All the district mines will be working to-day.

Fahey Bros, have been the successful applicants for the carrying of the decorations for the Bachelors’ Ball, in Kumara, November 13.-—Advt.

The Groyinouth Alain and Blaketokn Schools closed yesionlay for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and will re-open on Tuesday next.

Jean Batten is intending to tour New Zealand. She is liming her visit to the West Coast to be present at the Bachelors’ Ball in Kumara, on November 13.—Advt.

Higher temperatures prevailing yesterday, caused considerable melting of snow in the back country, and in consequence, the Grey and Taramakau Rivers were in moderate flood. Whitebait catches still remain much below the expected, and unless a very heavy run commences shortly, the season is likely to be a very lean one for fishermen.

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

Both cars were damaged when a collision occurred oarly on Tuesday evening, on a small bridge two miles on the Greymouth side of Mawheraiti, between cars driven by Mr V. ,L Nash, of Greymouth, and Air Lew's of Waiultt. One passenger, in Air Lewis’s car was struck above the eye by flying glass, but the other occupants of the cars were uninured.

Ten tenders were received bj r the Grey County Council for the extension of the Greymouth-Point Elizabeth (North Beach) road, by 35 chains, and the lowest, that of Air iP. 11. Rea, will bo accepted. The tenders received were as follows:—J. J. Shannahan £418; Morel Bros. £415 14s; Ingram and Green £353 12s 6d; tinnaird and Bell £319; AL L. Crow' £265 10s; Greatbach and Cowan £248 15s; Bourke and Archer £2's 10s; P. J. Lougnan £222 Is 3d; G.jßurich £217 9s; P. AL Rea £215. '

The Xmas Numbers oflthe New Zealand Weekly Papers are now available, viz, Auckland Weekly! Christchurch Star, Tui’s Annual. Ctago Witness, Free Lance, New Zealand Illustrated. All are beautifully illustrated with coloured supplements. ?he price is 2/each, postage Id cxt:a.—-B. Dixon's, Ltd.—. Advt.

The dredge “Alawhern” is at present engaged in dredging lhe berthages at the Greymouth whrrf, which were slightly shoaled up bz the recent flood The shoaling was not as great as expected and in sone cases scouring occurred. There has boon no shoeing on fhe Grey Bar since the flood. Large quantities of sand and gravel have, however, been washed up on the beaches, which are at present somewhat dangerous.

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 manufactur ers and are on view ;et 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

lie knew of an instance at Brunner, where a power lino had fallen down, and children had kept others dear, remarked Mr J. Smenton, at last evening’s meeting of rhe Grey Electric Power Board. “Don’t go near, one lad said,” remarked Air Smeatcn, “remember what it says on the ruiers.” The Board was discussing a moMjn moved by Air J. Alulcare and se.-.onded by rhe Chairman (Air W 11. Parfitt), congratulating the Guard’s Secretarv (Air A. J. AleDowall) on his action in procuring and distributing rulers. The Chairman said that throe o r fmir Boards had fokowed Mr McDouall's idea .and procured rulers. The motion was unanimously adopted.

Jui honour of the nnnivenuir;. of Iho Buttle of Trafalgar, which was fought in 1805, flags were yesterday flying on public buildings at Groyinontii.

New Season’s Handbags have arrived at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. New stocks of Xmas goods opening up this week. Values are better than ever before. Call in and inspect them.—Advt.

The West Coast Rugby League’s loss in the recent Good, amounts to over jC 130. The Leagie has decided to ’eplace the sheep lost, and it is expected that a consignment, of fifty sheep will arrive to-day.

The rendezvous of dancers from far and near —The Monster Labour Day Ball (to celebrate the 40-hour week). Sehaef 's Hall, Labour Night (Monday next). —Advt.

One of the most interesting exhibits in toAlnv’s procession, prior .to the opening of the Greymouth Main School’s Diamond Jubilee, will be staged by the Greymouth Harbour Board. A diver fully dressed, conveyed on a motor vehicle, will comprise the exhibit, which should, be of great edr.c- tional value to the children.

What a niHit! West Coasters from all parts wilt celebrate the forty-hour week at the Grey Labour Party s Monster Bail. Sehaef’s Hall, Monday next (Labour Day). —Advt.

The girders being used in connection villi the extension of the Grey Power Board’s works at Kaimata. are the hugest ever imported into New Zealand stated the Engineer (Mr Sinclair Trotter’) <it last evening’s meeting of the Board. Although each was only •m foot long, the weight of the steel was 200 lb to the foot.

Secure vour copies of the New Zealand Weeklv Ninas Numbers now. The finest of Xmas gifts for sending Home, depicting New Zealand life. Of scenery they convey a splendid impression of what New Zealand really is. The price is 2/- each, postage Id extra, at B. Dixon's. Ltd. —Advt.