LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 11 August 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Auckland Y.M.C.A. made an appeal for the sum of £12,000, and the yield has amounted to £12,165. —Press Assn. Exceptional bargain, Men’s Black Oxford Shoes 17/6. Post free, from H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt. No better value anywhere than at Harley’s the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values —no advance in price—Buy now.—Advt. Last week, freight hauled through the Otira tunnel from west to east, amounted to 13,016 tons, as compared with 14,368 tons in the corresponding week of 1936; and 12,700 tons in 1935.

To-day (Wed.) 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.

Three cases of tuberculosis, three cases of scarlet fever, one of diptheria, and one of hydatids, were reported in the West Coast health district last week. There were twelve cases of scarlet fever and two cases of tuberculosis in the Canterbury district.

An X-ray examination has disclosed that M. Davidson, West Coast halfback, who retired with an arm injury in the West Coast-Buller Seddon Shield rugby match last Saturday, has suffered a fracture of a bone in the forearm. Davidson will not be available for the West Coast-Buller combined team to play against the Springboks, but a replacement has not yet been made.

Superior quality Writing Material at reasonable prices. Writing Paas 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.

A start has been made by the Public Works Department with the construction of the WiHiscroft bridge, at the site of the old Rahu ford. The new bridge will replace a temporary structure, which has been in use since the 1929 earthquake. The new bridge, in reinforced concrete, is to be 362 feet long, in eight 44ft. spans, with a 10ft. roadway, and a timber hand rail system. The bridge is a similar structure to the one over the Waimakariri river, at the Bealey. From the WiHiscroft Bridge to the county boundary, on the MatakitakiSpringlands Junction road, the Inangahua County Council is replacing a number of old timber culverts, with concrete culverts.

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 Sd, 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.

As the result of a visit paid by detectives to premises in Greymouth yesterday, a voluntary appearance will be made in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday next, on a charge under the Gaming Act.

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.

The planting of sycamore trees at the Recreation Ground, by children from the various schools, will mark the observance of Arbor Day at Greymouth to-day. The ceremony will take place at 10.30 o’clock this morning and the public are cordially invited to attend.

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 survey of eight miles of proposed road on the west bank of the Maruia River, to provide access for settlers north of Main’s Bridge, has been carried out by the Public Works Department. A start has also been made by the Department on the improvement of about ten miles of road between Springlands Junction and the Maruia Hot Springs, a continuation to tire west of the Lewis Pass Road.

“Do you know New Zealand produces the most excellent tobacco?” writes “Lone Hand” in the “People’s Journal.” “It was the ship's doctor on the run out, who told me, but when he said this tobacco was “toasted” I reckoned he was pulling my leg. I soon found it was true, after I landed though; toasted it is, and that’s one reason why it’s so popular in the “Britain of the South.” “But why toast it?” you may ask, “and what difference can that make?” Toasting (a rather complex process), makes all the difference. It extracts the nicotine from the leaf and thus makes it pure and wholesome, besides helping to give it its beautiful flavour and very fine aroma. I liked this tobacco so much I got to prefer it to any other, and so, I quickly discovered, do most New Zealanders. You may be interested to know there are five brands: Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Cavendish, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold. The two latter, by the way, make splendid cigarettes.

The present season is likely to be one of the poorest for many years for opossum trapping on the West Coast. The stamping officer for the district, Mr. W. Hughes, has to date received only 2,423 skins, and it is unlikely that there will be another 1,000 when stamping ceases at the end of this month. The best recent year for trapping in the Grey district, which extends from the Teremakau River to Ikamatua and Punakaiki, was 1934, when no less than 15,403 skins were stamped. In 1935, when there was a sharp drop in prices, only 3,038 skins were stamped. Last year there was an improvement to 6,876 skins, and so far this year only 2,423 have been stamped. From the above figures it wil be seen that there were more opossums trapped in the 1934 season than in the three subsequent seasons taken together. A number of the skins sent in for stamping have been obtained by farmers, who can obtain permits lor 'rapping for 2/6, whereas the regular trapper has to pay £2,