LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 9 August 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Wallsend Mine will be idle today.

Star of the West Lodge, U.A.O.D. usual fortnightly meeting to-night.— Advt.

Two talks by Josephine Claire, “A Film Review” and “Let’s Talk it Over,” will be features of this afternoon’s women’s session from 3ZR. Vocal items will be given by Miss K. Higgins, Mrs E. L. Kehoe being the accompaniste.

Wednesday next at 2 p.m., Harley & Coy. will sell a large quantity of Furniture, including Oak Bedsteads, modern Wire Couches, Chesterfield Couch, Duchess Chests, Wardrobe, Carpets, Runners and Rugs, etc., etc. —Advt.

A fracture of the right leg was sustained by Frederick Hepburn, 35, single, a waterside worker, on Saturday night on the Greymouth. wharf. He was engaged in loading timber into slings on a truck beside the Omana, when his foot became caught and he fell from the truck. He was attended by Dr. W. A. Bird, and admitted to the Grey Hospital, where he is progressing satisfactorily.

Attention is drawn to an announcement elsewhere in this issue showing the list of prize-winners in the “All For Me” Art Union, which was drawn in Wellington on Monaay, August 2. —Advt.

At the monthly meeting of the Kotuku Women’s Institute held on Thursday evening, Mrs Rowse presided. The roll call, “Proverbs," wa* well responded to. A competition for a seagrass stool was won by Mrs Geary. The competition for the month was a worked apron, a good number of entries being received. Mrs Mears and Miss Molloy tied for first place, Mrs Jack being next. Supper was served by Mesdames Spencer, A. Priest, and Rowse.

That Greymouth had lost a “good thing” was the concensus pf opinion yesterday amongst local residents whenever the Seddon Shield was mentioned. The extremely large crowds in town on Saturday gave the streets a festive appearance, and Mackay Street was densely thronged about 10.30 p.m. when the audiences of both theatres and the Town Hall entered the streets almost at the same time Greymouth and its visitors paid well for their entertainment, however, the Seddon Shield gate takings being over £260, whilst the door takings at the McCready-Spellman wrestling contest were over £220. In addition, both theatres were packed to the doors, and it is quite probable that public amusements cost citizens and visitors in the vicinity of £6OO.

The crowded house at Saturday night’s wrestling bout derived great amusement from repeated efforts by Earl McCready to retaliate when John Spellman, to break from an awkward position, decided that the quickest method to employ was to make one or two vigorous tugs at the big Canadian’s hair. Unfortunately for McCready, Spellman’s head was merely adorned with short hair at the sides and back, the top of the head being almost bald. Exceptional bargain, Men’s Black Oxford Shoes 17/6. Post free, from H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt. The twenty-first anniversary of the Greymouth Returned Soldiers’ Association was celebrated on Saturday with a highly successful reunion held in the Trotting Club’s pavilion, Victoria Park. In addition to many returned men and their wives, representatives of all West Coast sub-branches of the association were present. A feature of the proceedings' was the presentation of complimentary’ addresses to local bodies who had assisted the association during the years of its existence. A lengthy programme of toasts, musical and elocutionary items, was enjoyed by the large attendance. No better value anywhere than at Harley’s the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values —no advance in price—Buy now.—Advt. An amusing sight for intending football patrons on Saturday was that of a small girl, who appeared to be having difficulty in taking home the family’s week-end supply of bread. In Tainui Street, the string holding several loaves together broke, and a large loaf fell to the ground. To retrieve the lost loaf was quite impossible, and the young lady decided on the spur of the moment that a “oneman” forward rush was the most profitable means to employ. She- put in several vigorous kicks, sending the loaf some distance along the footpath, but the timely assistance of passersby saved mother’s loaf, and a possible spanking on bringing home a ruined loaf. 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. A decrease of over 3000 tons, mostly of State coal, is disclosed in the returns of coal exported from the port of Greymouth for the four-weekly period to July 24. The totals from the various district mines, with comparisons with the corresponding period of last year given in parentheses, were: State mines 3,787 tons (6,223 tons), Rapahoe 1,862 (2,934), Blackball 986 (805), Paparoa 681 (507), Dobson 1,709 (1,677). Wallsend 3,289 (2,893), Briandale 605 (887), other mines 1,792 (2,039). In the same period, the export of timber amounted to 1,973,633 super, feet, as compared with 1,741,618 super, feet in the corresponding period last year, an increase of 232,015 feet. Superior quality Writing Material at reasonable prices* Writing Pads 6d, Sd, 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 i all latest designs 1/- to 14/6 a box. Your selection awaits you at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Hainui Street. —Aavt. i All dancers are reminded that the Inangahua Catholic Parishioners’ annual ball will be held on Friday next, August 13, at the Inangahua Junction. Hall. An excellent supper and a well arranged dance programme, with Curtis’ Orchestra, are sufficient guarantee that all are assured of a good night’s entertainment, —Advt. In contrast to the much publicised “drunken orgies” which Ranfurly Shield matches have been given the reputation of being, the Seddon Shield match on Saturday could not be surpassed for the excellent behaviour of the crowd. Far less than “pouring beer over other people and becoming sick,” the crowd showed not the faintest sign of insobriety, ths best testimony to their moderation being the fact that only one much despised beer bottle was seen lying in Rugby Park after the match. The fact was remarked upon by several of the spectators, some of whom have witnessed more than one of Dunedin’s gatherings. Judging by the expressions upon the faces of many local celebrities, the loss of the trophy far outweighed any consideration of a “spot.” 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. A white heron has made its appearance in the lower reaches of the Grey River in the vicinity of. Coal Creek. The bird, called by the Maoris the “Kotuku” is regarded by them as a sacred and noble bird, and is protected in New Zealand. An occasional white heron makes an annual appearance about this time of the year in the near vicinity of Greymouth, but evidence that these beautiful birds are increasing in numbers is shown by the presence of two of them in the Christchurch Domain last year. A nature lover last evening expressed the hope that the white heron, and in fact all the few native birds to be seen in the vicinity of Greymouth, would be allowed to follow their natural bent without interference from the public. He mentioned that whilst the white heron is regarded as a New .Zealand native, it is in fact quite a common bird in Fiji and some other Pacific Islands. All shades and colours the best qualities of Crepe Paper at 4d, 6d, and 9d a roll; Paper Decorations in all new combinations of colours, 3d 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 designs; Paper Serviettes, plain white 6d, 1/- and 2/- per 100, latest designs; latest shadings 6d, 9d, 1/- a 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.