LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 16 September 1937, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Two cars met in collision at a bend on the Rotomanu-Bell Hill road on Tuesday, and were driven by W. Variance, of Rotomanu, and F. G. Mattson, of Kotuku, respectively.- The occupants escaped injury, but the cars, both sedans, were extensively damaged. Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, September 19th., at Te Kinga 8 a.m., and at Kokiri, 10.30 a.m.— Advt. Under instructions from Mr. James Kerr. Messrs Harley anu Co., Ltd., yesterday submitted to public auction. Section 140 B, Block 25, Greymouth Native Reserve, containing one rood 31.5 perches, together with the dwelling theron. The purchaser was Mr. S?B. White, the price being £770.

The visiting boxers' one regret in leaving the Coast was that they were unable to stay longer so as to attend the Grand Victory Ball in Kumara on Friday, September 17th. Advt.

“Visitors who attended our meeting always say that our course is second to none in the Dominion, and yet we are only allowed by the Trotting Conference to race on two days a year, commented the president of the Waikato Trotting Club, Mr R. T. Reid, at the annual meeting recently.

No better value anywhere than at Harley’s the Home Makers, Mackay Street. Blanket values —no advance in price—Buy now.—Advt. The longest telegram ever sent from Waiheke Island, Auckland, was despatched from the Onetangi Post Office recently, when the residents decided to send their congratulations to a young wife on the birth of a son. The telegram was signed by more than 50 of the residents and contained 159 words. The N.Z. Cricketers are giving the Irish a lively time and this will also be given to those who attend the Grand Victory Ball in Kumara on Friday, September 17th. —Advt. For size in eggs a White Leghorn owned by Mr J. F. Webber, New Plymouth, probably holds the district record. Mr Webber’ showed a Taranaki Herald reporter an egg with a length of 3J inches and a long circumference of 8S inches. The egg is two inches through and has a round circumference of 61 inches. The hen has laid several such eggs in the past two of tnree weeks. Post Free, 16/6 pair.—l 7 pairs, size nine, Men’s Chrome Boots; worth 22/6. Satisfaction or money back. — H. Hamer, Kumara. Best value in Westland. —Advt. “I do not agree with some of the criticisms of the guaranteed price. 1 have had 56 years’ experience in farming on the Waimate Plains, and I am of the opinion that under the guaranteed price plan the farmers know better what they are doing,” said Mr. W. T. Wells, at the annual meeting of the Kaupokonui Co-opera-tive Dairy Company. “In the early days I supplied at twopence—which I did not get,” he added, “but now the farmer has an approximate idea of his annual income.”.

Photograph Albums of the latest styles and in all sizes from 1/- to 8/6 each. Stamp Albums 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 3/6, 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, to 21/- each Autograph Albums 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, to 5/6 each. Cigarette Card Albums 1/- and 2/- each. Post Card Albums 1/-. 2/-, 2/6 to 9/6 each Packets of Foreign Stamps 3d, 6d, 9d. 1/- to 8/6 each. Large selection of single stamps. Stamp mounts 3d to 8d a packet, at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. —Advt.

The Ofiicer-in-Charge of the Greymouth Office of the Department of Labour, Mr. C. H. Hoskin, stated yesterday that the Department was now in a position to receive applications from apprentices, trainees or employers, under the Government’s new scheme for the employment of disengaged youths over the age of 18 years, in fhe building trades. Provision is still made for the indenturing of apprentices in the usual way, but the new training scheme is quite separate, and covers the carpentering and bricklaying trades. Under the scheme, it is provided that subsidies will be payable by the Government towards the wages of the trainees, varying from 25s per week down to 5s per week, depending on the _ age and year of service of the trainee. The employer will be required to pay the scale of wages laid down, varying from £1 12s 6d in the first year to £4 2s 6d in the last year, but will receive a subsidy from the Government. For example, an apprentice commencing at the age of 19 years in the carpentering and joinery trade will receive £2 2s 6d for the first year, on which the Government subsidy will be £l, the employer therefore being required to find 22s 6d per week. Under normal circumstances the commencing wage would be 15s per week, instead of the £2 2s 6d now offered. The new scheme is now in operation, the Placement Officer co-operating with the Department of Labour.

A good opportunity is offered to farmers interested in breeding horses by Mr S. Yde, Christchurch Road, who has imported to the district the Clydesdale stallion “Idaho Prince. Stand, ing 17 hands 2ins. “Idaho Prince is a stallion with plenty of weight and substance, plus a splendid constitution. He was foaled on October 26th, 1930, and won first prize at the Methven A. & P- Show as a three-year-old (only time shown). Further particulars may be obtained from Mr Yde, C/o. Post Office, Kumara.

The Canterbury Rugby Union has paid £1,553 to the Government as amusement tax on takings at the matches played at Lancaster Park by the Springboks against Canterbuiy and New Zealand. This was announced at a meeting of the management committee of the union last evening by the Secretary (Mr. J. O. McGillivray. Mr. McGillvray, also reported that the attendance at the match against Canterbury was 27,000 ' and that at the second Test match, 40,500. At the Test match, Mr. McGillivray added, there were, 25,000 spectators on the embankment.

■ Fiberkane Lunch Cases 1/-, 1/& to 2/6 Fiberkane School Book Cases 2/3 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 each. Leather School Bags 7/6 to 15/- each. Leather Carrying Bags 8/6 to 14/b each. Fancy Cloth Carrying Bags 1/9, 2/6 to 4/6 each. Leather Straps 9d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/- each. Leather Luggage Labels 1/- each. Best values, ar? at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui St.—Advt.

At the monthly meeting of the Cobden School Committee, it was decided to write and ask the Competitions Society to hold its competitions during school holidays. The matter of fixing the flower-borders was leit to the chairman to arrange. The Infant Mistress was authorised to obtain quotations for suitable, infant room mats. The unsatisfactory state of the Fox and Sturge Street footpaths was referred to the Borough Council. A supply of weed poison was authorised for the fence boundaries. It was decided to write to the overseer regarding connecting the school with the borough water supply. A letter was received from the Education Board directing that . tne caretaker’s salary be paid fortnightly. Accounts amounting to £4 18s Id were passed for payment. The headmaster reported that the attendance had been 93.6 per cent, of a roll number of 221. During the week preceding the holidays, the attendance had been adversely affected by the competitions. The roll number of the infant room had increased to 88, and the additional room was now more urgently needed. The edging of the flower pots needed attention. Three large mats were needed for the infant department.

Book your orders for the Xmas Numbers of “The Auckland Weekly”, “Christchurch Press”, “Free Lance”, “Otago Witness”, “Christchurch Star’, and “Tuis Annual” now. Sample sheets to hand show each to be outstanding numbers of merit. Ill'istr-i--tions in black and white and colour of New Zealand Scenic beauty spots, etc. Price is 2/- each. Postage extra. From B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui Street. -—Advt.