LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 14 August 1937, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Back injuries were received by Edward George Taylor, aged 27, of South Beach, when he fell from a ladder at the Barrytown dredge yesterday afternoon. The injured man was admitted to Grey Hospital, but his injuries are not serious.

The Ice Cream Season opens to-day at Meates’ Ice Cream Parlour, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The Nelson Harbour Board went into committee on Wednesday afternoon to consider the purchase of a dredge. It was decided to ask the Board’s consulting engineer, Mr G. A. Lee, to report on the dredge Ruby Seddon, at Westport, with a view to purchase, and also to obtain a report on the Government dredge, Maui, at Westport.

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

The two main matters attracting the attention of the Forest and Bird Protection Society at present are poaching and the continued depletion of our native forests. The president of the society, Capt. E. V. Sanderson, says: “Public conscience is certainly awakening in a marked degree so far as the preservation of our native forest and bird life is concerned, but only increased endeavour on the part of all well-wishers will arouse mass interest sufficiently to turn the tide before much more has gone for ever.’’

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning before Mr. Raymond Ferner S.M. Kenneth Gordon McLaughlin who was arrested on Thursday appeared on a charge of failing to maintain his wife. Sergeant F. R. Ebbett represented Ihe police. McLaughlin applied for bail.’ The Sergeant opposing the application said that defendant had cleared out from Christchurch some months ago with another woman, leaving his wife and children. The maintenance officer at Christchurch as the result of inquiries had informed the police that the defendant was living on the West Coast under an assumed name. The Magistrate refused to grant bail and defendant was remanded to appear at Christchurch on Monday next.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of fares and train arrangements in connection with the Springboks v. Canterbury Rugby Football Match, to be played at Christchurch, on Saturday, 21st August. On Friday, 20th August, a special passenger train for Christchurch leaves Greymouth at 11.5 p.m., and arrives Christchurch 5.57 a.m. (21st). Return train leaves Christchurch 9 a.m., on Sunday, 22nd August.—Advt.

At the monthly meeting of the Plunket Society on Thursday afternoon, held in their rooms, the following were present: Mesdames O’Brien (chair), Ramage, Baty, Webber, Fredericks, and Miss M. Anderson. Apologies were received from Mesdames Barrell, Meldrum, Carter, Wilde, Wallis, Bunt and Phillips. The monthly accounts were passed for payment and arrangements made for the annual meeting on Tuesday next. The report of the Nurses for the month of July was as follows:— Greymouth: Visits to homes, 160; Visits to office—Adults 314; Babes, 274; Older children, 75; total, 663. Outstations—Visits to homes: 192; Visits to office—Adults: 240; Babes, 227; Older children, 40; total, 507. Total of new cases, 33.

An unusual opportunity will be offered to the people of Runanga next Tuesday evening of hearing a man who has been drawing crowds in the cities and towns of New Zealand—the Rev. Belshazzar Gina, a Native Minister of the Solomon Islands. Gina is a highly gifted man, who lectures, sings native songs and plays a musical instrument. He will perform in the Runanga Methodist Church on the 17th inst. at 7.30 p.m. Supper will be provided and a collection will be taken up in aid of Missions.—Advt.

“It is noticeable that the standard of knowledge by applicants for drivers’ licenses of rules of the road has greatly improved since the issue of booklets on these matters by the Government for free distribution to motor drivers.” said Mr. A. M. Oliver, the Napier City Council traffic mpector, in reporting to the council recently. Motor drivers’ licences issued by the council during June totalled 1223, and resulted in the collection of £305 in fees. Sixty-three heavy traffic licences, yielding £7BB, were taken out.

New Books' at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. “Victoria Four Thirty,” by Cecil Roberts, 7/6 (4d); “The Marsh” by E. Raymond, 9/6 (6d); “Ordeal in England” by Phillip Gibbs, 9/6 (6d); “Testament of Stephen Fane” by Neil Bell, 9/6 (6d); "Civilians Into Soldiers” by Lee, 7/6 (4d); “Omnibus of Thrills” by Seamark, 4/6 (6d); “Nurse to Dives” by Paul Trent, 7/6 (4d); “Christianity and its Critics” by Soper, 1/3 (3d);J. B. Priestly Omnibus “Four in Hand”, 7/6 (4d). Postage in Brackets—Advt. The mild spring - weather Greymouth has experienced the past five days is reflected in the barometer readings. Last evening the Harbour Board recorded a reading of 30.60 inches, the highest reading since May, 1934. In that month a similar reading was recorded on only one fine day in a wet week, whereas there has been a continual rise during the present week. The prevailing weather throughout the Dominion should result in similar high readings in most parts, particularly in the southern districts.

Meates’ delicious Ice Cream will be obtainable to-day. First of the sea-son.-—Advt. Up to £7 is the latest demand for £1 seats in good positions at Athletic Park. Wellington for to-day’s fest match between the All Blacks and the Springboks. For ordinary 5s 8d enclosure seats up -to 35s is asked. Grandstand seats costing the owners Ils are on sale at £2 10s each. Whilst. 1 many advertisers of seats are asking for offers from would-be purchasers, and no doubt, refusing these until the last minute. Other advertisers show quite plainly they are out to exploit the sale of seats to the very limit. Exceptional bargain, Men’s Black Oxford Shoes 17/6. Post free, from H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt. “The Twenty First” Century Du® plicator is the most up-to-date Duj? plicator on the market. No w?Jt sheets or stencil inks necessary. l/o intricate mechanism. Costless upkeep. Simplicity itself in working. Foolscap size 90/- complete set. Inspect this line at B. Dixon’s Ltd. Local Agent.—Advt. Seventeen placements were made during the week by the State Placement Service, Greymouth, comprising permanent, nine men and two youths; casual, two men; temporary, four men. One man was placed on Public Works. With reduced requirements owing to the near completion of Public Works jobs near Greymouth, there is a keen demand for experienced farm labourers and also for sawmill hand and bushmen, several being placed during the week. That, famous series of books “Everyman’s Library” now comprised. 1060 Volumes. Book of liography, Fiction, History, Oratory, Referece, Philosophy, Theology, Romance, Poetry and Drama, Travel, Science and Topography, Essays, etc., are all represented. Prices range frim 2/6, 3/- fr> .3/6 each. Lists forwarded on application to B. Dixon’s, Ltd. —Advt.