LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 19 August 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Fire Brigade Ball, Kumara — Lovely Evening Shoes, now showing.—H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

The number of consumers in the Grey Power Board area has now passed the four thousand mark, the total number being 4,066.

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

As from Monday next August 23, the Government will take over complete control of the repair work at the Grey Electric Power Board’s headworks at Kaimata, according to , a statement made at last evening’s meeting of the Board.

Shop Day to-morrow (Friday), next Kitchirigham’s, Mawhera Quay. Cakes, Produce, Jumble, etc. —Trinity Church Funds. —Advt.

The allocations under the T. G. McCarthy Trust this year are substantially below those of last year, being thirteen thousand pounds as against the sixteen thousand allocated last year. This year’s allocations bring the total distribution to £242,342.—Press Assn.

The prizes to be awarded at the Fire Brigade Ball at Kumara on Friday night are particularly good. The fortunate winners of the One Step, Monte Carlo, Statue Barn Dance and Lucky Seat will receive a very fine present.—Advt.

The Cobden School pupils celebrated Arbor Day by the planting of a row of Sycamore trees, each class being responsible for one tree. The children were addressed by the headmaster (Mr. H. R. Barrett), who stressed the value of trees from the point of view of beauty. The de-putv-Mayor (Mr. A. H. McKane) briefly traced the history of Arbor Day.

Mr A. H. T. Rose, F.S.M.C., F. 1.0. (London), representing “Procter’s” The Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Greymouth to-morrow (Friday), August 20. As he has many appointments this trip, intending patients are invited to make an early appointment by ringing, writing, or calling on Mr I. Bennington, Mackay Street (’Phone No. 4855) to avoid disappointment. —Advt.

In a debate at the St. Columba Rooms last .evening, the St. Columba B team was successful in defeating St Mary’s B team (Hokitika), by 266 points to 255. The subject was “That the Reintroduction of Compulsory Military Training in New Zealand is Essential.” The judge, Mr. James O’Brien, M.P., complimented the speakers on both sides on the high standard of debate, and offered concise criticism of their efforts. He awarded points as follows: St. Marys (affirmative), W. Davies 55 (reply 30), M. Moore 59, K. Mulrennan 54, M Keen 59; St. Columba (negative), J. Kelly 52 (reply 28), T. O’Farrell 79, J. Phillips 55, J. Keating 50. After the debate, supper was served by members of the Club.

Hand Books on Gardening: “Vegetable Gardening in New Zealand,” by McPherson, 2/6 (3d). “Easy Guide to N.Z. Gardening,” by Lockhart, 2/(3d). “The Town Garden,” by Sudell, 3/6 (4d). “Practical Gardening in N.Z.,” by Tannock 6/- (6d); “Rose Growing,” by Hart, 3/6 (4d). “Greenhouse Flowers,” by Thomas, 3/6 (4d). “1000 Gardening Hints,” by Thomas, 2/6 (3d). “Fruit Growing in N.Z.,” by Sinclair, 2/- (3d). Send in for complete lists to B. Dixon, Ltd. — Advt.

Appreciation of the action of the authorities of certain hospitals and public institutions in making payments from pensions to inmate pensioners was expressed by the Minister of Pensions (the Hon. W. E. Parry). “I find from the information now before me,” said Mr Parry, “that the controlling bodies of all but five of the hospitals and homes of the Dominion are making a payment of these pensions. One can well imagine how welcome that payment is to the pensioner who loves to feel once again a few shillings in his pocket. I think the management of the hospitals merit full praise for their action; it certainly receives it from the pensioners in the institutions.” The Minister said that the hospitals not making a payment supplied clothing and tobacco. He hoped that all would sec the reasonableness and maganimity of making some grant to the inmate pensioner. “It is a source of gratification, also,” added Mr Parry, “to find that the Hospital Boards’ Association is endeavouring to secure uniformity among the hospitals of the amounts paid.”

Drawing materials for Architects, Draughtsmen, Builders, etc., are stocked ' at B. Dixon’s, Ltd. Here are a few of the lines: — Drawing Paper, all qualities and sizes; Drawing Boards, fitted with T and Set Squares; Mathematical Sets 7/6 to 160/-; T Squares, all sizes, 2/3 to 21/- each; Scale Rules, all rulings, 4/6 to 14/6; Parallel Rulers, Sets Scales, Protractors, Mathematical Drawing Pens (all styles), Slide Rules, Compasses, Bow Compasses, Beam Compasses, Adjustable Curve Rulers, Drawing Inks ■ and Pencils, Tracing Paper and Cloth, etc. Send in for prices.—Advt.

All the district schools in the Grey area are sending representation to the Winter Show in Christchurch.

Start Gardening and buy Good Seeds. Fresh supplies just received. —H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

The Grey Electric Power Board's load has now reached the 3000 k.w. stage and with an additional load to come on when Government power is available, this will be considerablj increased in steps during the coming year, stated the Engineer, Mr. Sinclair Trotter, in his report to the monthly meeting of the Board last evening.

Motorist: “I am exceedingly sorry I killed your dog, Mada.m. Will you allow me to replace him. Miss Oldun: “Oh, sir! This is so sudden. But. we’ll talk it over to-morrow night at the Fire Brigade Ball in Kumara. —Advt.

In the Conciliation Council at Greymouth yesterday morning, the hearing was begun of the application made by the Burke’s Creek Industrial Union of Workers for an agreement with the Burke's Creek Collieries. Mr. S. Ritchie, Conciliation Commissioner, presided. The parties left in the afternoon, on a visit to Burke’s Creek, the discussion being adjourned.

Quality Fountain Pen Inks: —Use reliable lines that give satisfaction, such as these stocked at B. Dixon s, Ltd., Tainui Street: “Swan Ink,” in all colours and sizes, 1/- to 2/6; “Onoto,” all colours, 1/- upwards; “Sheaffer Skrip Inks,” all colours, 1/3 to 2/6; Parker “Quink” ink, all colours, from 1/3 to 2/6; Stephens Fountain Pen Ink, 6d to 6/6. Large stocks of Fountain Pens await your inspection.