LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 6 August 1937, Page 10

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Employees under the No. 5 Scheme in the Eorough of Greymouth at the end of last week comprised 13 single and four married men.

Marist Brothers’ Schoolboy Boxing Finals, Town Hall, Saturday, August 14th. Box Plan now open at Kilgour’s.—Advt.

The Greymouth Borough Council last evening voted a sum of £lOO to assist in providing protection of the Coal Creek flat from the Grey River.

No better value anywhere than at Harley’s the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values —no advance in price—Buy now.—Advt.

Indicating the change from southerly to northerly weather, and its consequent effect upon the Grey bar, soundings taken yesterday showed an increase of 3 feet in the depth of the bar as compared with Wednesday, the respective depths being 23ft 6in and 20ft 6in.

Four Greymouth firms of carriers, Messrs Rugg and Co., Greenhill and Co., P. McEnaney, and J. Corcoran, have been granted general carriers’ licenses to operate vehicles within a 30-mile radius of the Post Office Greymouth. Their applications were heard by the Transport Authority, Mr J. H. Langford, at the last sitting of the Authority in Greymouth, when decision was reserved. The terms of the licenses are from June 1, 1937, to May 31, 1939. '

The new famous “Penguin” series of books have now reached 100 volumes, comprising a great variety of books by well-known writers. Printed in large type on good paper and with an attractive and strong paper cover, they are wonderful value at 1/- each. Lists from B. Dixon’s Ltd., on application.—Advt.

Ten building permits of a total value of £2,165 were issued during the month of July by the Greymouth Borough Council.

Books issued at the Greymouth Municipal Library last month totalled 2538, whilst 43 tickets (2 children) were issued. Twenty-five new books were placed on the shelves.

Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoirs last month totalled £123. The following stock was examined during the month: Cows 27, bullocks 185 (condemned 1), sheep 521, lambs 16, pigs 38, calves 31.

An official tour of the West Coast roads, attending to road signs, etc. is being made out by the secretary of the Greymouth branch of the C.A.A., .Mr W. F. Harley, and Mr Pickles, Patrol Officer for the C.A.A. They covered part of the Lewis Pass road on Tuesday. This road will be closed to traffic for about two months because of the present surface, and also on account of the great deal of work which is being carried out with explosives.

The following players will represent Loco against Traffic at Cobden Domain at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday.—J, Fox, D. Sutton, F. Flaherty, J. home, R. Thomas, D. McSherry, M. Sorensen, H. Mattrick. R. Tulley, W. Vaughan, N. Walters, M. Sheldon, N. Devlin, T. Duff, G. Weakley, T. Sullivan, T. Tangney, V. Loft" A. Hopgood.

There is, in Cobden, a machine for sharpening lawnmowers which is guaranteed the same method as used by the leading manufacturers. Satisfaction is guaranteed and the charge for Overhauling and Sharpening is only 10/-, including cartage. Ring Greenhill & Coy., ’Phone 428, or Abbie-Ramage, ’Phone 167. Electric Lawnmower Service, Cobden.—Advt.

In the Magistrate’s Court at Christchurch, when Hugh Pirie Greig was charged with failing to comply with the terms of his release on probation, the Probation Officer, Mr W. H. Darby, said: “This case in my opinion, is a bad one; the man has not made a reasonable effort to pay the money he owes, nor has he complied with the terms of probation in any shape or form.” Greig was remanded to appear at the Court in Greymouth to-day. On a second charge, the theft of £25 at Greymouth, Greig was remanded to appear before the Court at Greymouth to-day also.

Superior quality Writing Material at reasonable prices. Writing Pads 6d, Bd, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6 and 2/6 each; Envelopes, all sizes from 3d to 2/6 a packet. Writing Compendiums of paper and envelopes, white or colours 1/3 to 3/6 each. Boxed Stationery all latest designs 1/- to 14/6 a box. Your selection awaits you at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Hainui Street. —Aavt.

Yesterday morning saw a fairly widespread fall of snow in the back country. The Otira Gorge road is passable for traffic, although chains are required, according to advice received at noon yesterday by the Public Works Department at Grej-mouth. There was three inches of snow on the Gorge yesterday morning, when the fall was continuing. Snow also fell in the Grey Valley yesterday morning, there being several inches on the ground in the Ahaura district. There was a light fall in Reefton, but the snow did not remain on the ground, and the weather cleared early jn. the afternoon. The temperatures were extremely cold in Greymouth.

The Buller Seddon Shield team will arrive in Greymouth about 4.30 p.m. to-day, and will stay at the Albion Hotel. All members of the team are reported to be fit and well after much hard training. The West Coast team will remain as announced, with the exception that R. Kirkwood is unavailable'owing to a family bereavement. The selectors have not yet announced which of the three emergency forwards, A. Tainui, J. Weiblitz, or P. Pascoe, will replace him. Indications are that a record crowd from the Buller district will visit Greymouth for the game, which has been the cause of , great interest in / the Buller district. The challengers’ supporters are quite confident that / they can annex the Shield and thus > avenge earlier defeats.

All shades and colours the best qualities of Crepe Paper at 4d, 6d, ~W and 9d a roll; Paper Decorations in =i all new combinations of colours, 3d t to 6d each a roll; “Dripcot” Mats for Cup and Saucer use, 1/- a packet, all colours; Paper Doyleys 6d, Bd, 9d. & 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 a packet, latest Tk' designs; Paper Serviettes, plain white" 6d, 1/- and 2/- per 100, latest de- A signs; latest shadings 6d, 9d, 1/- ay; packet; latest colours and shades in Fancy Candles, all sizes from 1/6 to* 2/6 a pair at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt.

A ceremony of some interest to old * Grey and Cobdenites, took place dur- i ig a special service held in Methodist Church, Wellington South/ ' which the Minister, the Rev. Walter <t • Parker; conducted before a ' congregation, assisted by the Rev. JF' F. Martin, of Johnsonville, on Sunday 5 evening, August Ist. The choir ren-l| dered special music and the service was most inspiring. During the service, a memorial window was unveiled in memory of Robineda Annie, late wife of Mr. S. T. S. Martin. The Rev. J. F. Martin, a brother-in-law, made reference to the deceased lady and spoke of her services during; nearly 40 years’ association with Trinity Church, and requested Mrs. Lee Martin, wife of the Hon. Minister of Agriculture, to unveil the window. Prior to doing so, Mrs. W. Lee Martin referred to the early association of the late Mrs. Martin and herself as girls- in the early eighties, wnen attending the same Sunday School in Greymouth. The window is of attractive and choice design,'consisting of two stained glass and lead-light panels, and in addition to being a memorial, will add to the beauty of an already beautiful Church. A meeting of the Greymouth Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday at the Oddfellows’ Hall, there being a very good attendance of members. The president opened the meeting with the Institute song, and after the business was attended to, a social afternoon was held. Miss Scott gave two interesting recital ions, and Mrs Brown sang two songs which the members enjoyed very much. A competition, “Parts of the Body,” was won by Mrs Fairhall. Mrs Meade gave a report on her visit to the yearly conference in Wellii gton. The re- / suits of the compel tion for last month were: Mrs Moreland 1, Mrs A; Thompson 2. The meeting closed with three cheers for the Q teen, and the xsinging of "God Save tie King.” ThQ- ,f| committee served after loon tea.