LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 30 April 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“Peggy” and “Aotea” Wools in all the wanted shades, 3 and 4 ply. Best quality.—H. Hamer, Kumara. -Advt.

Ten private placements were effected by the State Placement Service at Greymouth this week, two of which were permanent, three temporary and five casual. In addition one man was placed with a State Department or in subsidised fulltime employment.

Competitors are reminded that nominations for the handicap chops at the Wataroa sports close to-day (Saturday), at 12 noon.—Advt.

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that a bust of Bishop Pompallier (the pioneer Catholic tVlissionary leader in New Zealand), made by the Auckland sculptor, Mr William H. Wright, A.R.C.A., has oeen accepted by the Royal Academy, London, for the approaching spring exhibition. The work is in plaster, and is the original of the bronze bust placed in St. Patrick’s Cathedral early this year.

Games for the Adult. Chessmen 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/- to 30/- a set. Draughtsmen 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/- a set. Chess and Draught Boards 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6 each. Dominoes 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6 set. Best quality British Goods only at B. Dixon’s, Ltd,, Tainui Street.— Adyt.