LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 24 April 1937, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Air Mail which left Auckland on April sth and Wellington on April 6th, arrived in London on April 21st

Yesterday was St. George’s Day and flags were flown from all Government buildings to mark th e occasion. The day was observed as a holiday by the banks.

We stock the famous 0.8. Football Boots and other makesr—H. Hamer, Kumara.

The Kotuku Cricket Club is making great preparations for its annual bail on Saturday, May 22nd, at Jack’s Hall, engaging Marley’s Orchestra of five instruments and supper i s being provided from Harker’s restaurant.

Donations to the Grey Returned Soldiers’ Association Distress Fund addressed to the Secretary, would be gratefully received. —Advt.

A steam train, which left Greymouth at 6.20 p.m , replaced the rail-ear last evening. The rail-car developed a mechanical defect at Seaview on the way to Greymouth and the full complement of passengers had to be brought on by special service car. The rail-car was placed" on the siding at Seaview and remained there last night. A steam train will maintain the Christchurch service to-day.

Fountain Pens of best quality, British made, in all the latest styles. Prices range from 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/-, 6/6. 7/6, 8/6, 10/6, 12/6, 15/-, 16/6, 17/6, 25/-, 27/6, 30/- to 70/eachi Propelling Pencils, best English makes from 1/3, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6, 5/-, 7/6, 8/6, 15/-, to 30/- each. Large stocks of accessories and parts. Full stocks of all Founain Pen Inks 1/- to 2/6, at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

A southerly storm throughout Thursday night was followed by severe wintry conditions on the West Coast yesterday. Heavy falls of snow were recorded on the low hills and the visitation was noticed as low as Te Kinga on the Otira line. Hail showers continued throughout yesterday, resulting in the temperature at 9 a.m. being 41 degrees, the lowest recorded in Grey mouth this year. The Otira Gorge road is blocked by snow which fell throughout the nigt and again yesterday. Low’ temperatures were general over the greater part of the South Island yesterday.

A heavier demand for timber in New Zealand has to some extent balanced the trade of the port of Greymouth during the first quarter of this year, when the total export was 5,728.791 super, feet, of which 4.147.317 feet was shipped to other Dominion ports, and 1.581,474 feet to Australia. During the first quarter of 1936 the total export was 6,665,176 feet comprising 1,592.894 feet to other Dominion ports and 5.072,282 feet to Australia. A heavy drop is recorded in March when the export was 1.905.143 super, feet, compared with 3.083,524 feet in March, 1936. Of this total the coastal export was 1,474.530 feet and the overseas 430,612 feet, as compared with 438,339 feet and 2.645,185 feet respectively in th e corresponding month last year. Jigsaw Puzzles for winter evenings. The latest designs in Jigsaw Puzzles, covering many interesting subjects, ranging in price from 1/- to 10/6 each. All made in three-ply wood. Chessmen 3/6 to 30/- set. Chess and Draught Boards 9d to 3/- each. Draughtsmen 1/3 to 2/6 a set. Dominoes, in sixes and nines, 1/- to 3/6 a set. Hundreds of Table Games at B. Dixon’s, Ltd., Tainui S'reet. —Advt.

During the week eight men and two hoys were placed in permanent employment through the State Placement Office, Greymouth, two men secured casual employment and one man and one youth were placed in temporary positions. In addition 17 men were 'placed on Slate works, making a total of 745The total private placements ■ frpni April 1 ai'e 63 in the following classifications: Permanent, 29 men and 4 youths; casual, 16 men and 2 youths; temporary 11 men and 1 youth.

Motorists, obtain your certificate of fitness for your car or lorry from onq of the oldest Garages in Greymouth. Certified A grade mechanics and licensed to issu e warrant of fitness. Schaef’s Ltd., Mackay Street. —Advt.

The Government’s policy concerning supplies of New Zealand white pine was explained in a statement issued last night by the Commis-iioner of State Forests, Hon. F. Langstone, at Wellington. Affer expressing regret that it had been necessary to restrict the exportation of white pine to Australia, Mr Langstlone said that it would be generally conceded" that New Zealand dairying and other industries, to whom white pine was an e-sential raw material, should have first call on the supplies available. —Press Assn.

When we sold our premises many lines were purchased on indent. Those are now arriving, giving purchasers an opportunity of purchasing new goods at practically cost- It is your day. Visit S. Burnett White’s Closing Down Sale this week-end. —Advt.

During the first quarter of this year coal exports from the port of Greymouth amounted to 41,165 tons 9 cwt., of which 40.183 tons 6 cwt. was shipped to Dominion ports and 982 tons 3 cwt. overseas. In the corresponding quarter of last year, the total was 23,525 tons, of which 22.416 tons 18 cwt. was shipped to Dominion ports and 1109 tons 1 c-wt. overseas. During the month of March the export of coal showed an increase of over 3000 tons, the total being 10,198 tons 3 cwt., the whole of which went to Dominion ports. In March. 1936, the total export was 7154 tons 7 cwt., of which 6902 tons 7 cwt. represented Dominion trade and 252 tons overseas shipments.

Jam Jars, 11b tie-overs 3/6 dozen; 21bs. 5/- dozen; 11b Screw Tops. 4/doz.; 21bs, Screw Tops, 5/-; Agee, wide mouth Preserving Jars, 9/6 4-gallon, or 15/. per doz.; 'Preserving Pans, 9/6 and 12/6, Judge Enamel Preserving Pans 16/-. All goods delivered. — At Harley and Go’s., Ltd. —Advt.

The Poppy Day collection in Auckland yesterday, realised over £l,BOO. The returns are not yet complete. The Poppy Day appeal arranged by Dunedin 'Returned Soldiers’ Association, was conducted in wint'iy weather, but met with a generous response, from the

public. Collectors were busy from 7 a.m., till 6 p.m. The total amount collected in the city and suburbs amount, ed to £1,231 0s 2d, which is £BO in advance of the amount collected last year. Several returns are still to come in from primary schools 1 and country districts, and it is expected: that when the total figure is available, it will exceed last year’s total of £2,419 Is 6d.—JPi’ess Assn.

Those interested in Model Aeroplane building are invited to inspect the new stocks of sets at B. Dixon’s Ltd. All types of machines represented. Prices rage from 1/-, 2/6, 5/-, to 9/6 a set. Latest books on Model Aeroplane Construction. Your inspection is invited. — Advt.

The Organising Secretary <of the forthcoming West Coast Farmers’ North Island tour (Mr J. Mulcare) stated last evening that fully ninety per cent, of the farmers wh 0 made last year’s trip to Southland, had booked for the trip. The numbers, as yet, fall short of one hundred, for which berths were being booked on the Lyttelton-Welling-ton steamer express, and Mr Mulcare .tinted that it was hoped t 0 complete the party early next week. He pointed out that the excursion, although primarily a farmer’s one, was open to all, and the cheapness of the fares points to a pleasant excursion at moderate cost. The partly leaves on Monday, May 3rd, and early application for seats should be made to any railway station or t 0 Mr J. Mulcare.