LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 31 July 1940, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The proceeds of the Blaketown Cobden shop day in aid of the Patriotic fund held on Friday last reached the ha’ dsome total of £5O 12s 6d.

Members of the Star Football Club are reminded of a Special Meeting to be held in the Golden Eagle Hotel at 5 o’clock to-night (Wed.) —Advt.

So far the winner of the Westland Patriotic Raffe of a 3-piece suite donated) by Drages, has not been found. The winner of the raffle was ticket No. 82, and the Committee would be glad if the person would call and get the suite, as storage is creating a difficult problem.

“Come on kids! Let’s all go and do the jitterbugs to the snappy tunes of the Embassy Dance Band at the Blackball Red Cross Ball on Saturday next.”—Advt.

The first man in Auckland to drive a taxi equipped with a meter over a measured mile in a City Council test was Mr A. E. Parker the present president of the Checker Taxicab Society, according to a statement made at the fifteenth anniversary dinner of the society. The formation of the society followed immediately after tests of taxis equipped with meters were made. One of those who conducted the tests was Mr C. Bland, now city traffic superintendent.

Two of the latest War Maps, “Maps of the World” in colour, size 20 x 3b, price 1/9, postage 3d. Also a “Map of the British Isles” in full colour, size 18 x 23, price 1/-, postage 2d extra, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The annual conference of the Rail-] way Officers’ Institute ended on Sat-' urday. Officers elected were: President, Mr J. S. H. Orr (Invercargill), North Island vice-president, Mr M. J Forde (Wellington); South Island, Mr S. F. Clarke (Dunedin); general treasurer, Mr G. R. Wilson (Wellington); executive committee (all residents of Wellington), Messrs Abrahall, Lynch, Nash, Russell; traffic branch, Mr Renai; stores, Mr Ellis; locomotive running, Mr Sullivan; workshops and technical, Mr Stead; auditors, Messrs A. F. Taylor and B. Tangney.

Two further enlistments have been received at Greymouth in the Second New Zealand "Expeditionary Force raising the district total to 1099. The enlistments were sent from Okuru. South Westland and were posted before July 22. Of the thirty-five recruits medically examined at Greymouth yesterday twenty-three were passed as fit seven were c-assed as permanently unfit and five as temporarily unfit At another Medical Board to be held to-morrow omy those notified by the Army Department are to attend.

Free life membership offered to new members joining our Lending Library before August 5. 900 new books arriving this week. Over 4000 books for your selection. Inspection invited.—Claude Mason’s Greymouth Eookstall and Lending Library, Mackay St.—Advt.

Three emptv L.A. wagons and 1.8 wagon containing five tons of coal' were derailed during shunting operations on the Greymouth wharf opposite ?the Club Hotel yesterday afternoon. Apparently one of the derailed wagons fouled a wagon whicii was being shunted on another fineconverging on the same set of points, and swung off the rails, dragging tne thre» other trucks with it. Some dam-ao-e was done to; the trucks but the rails and wharf wer e not damaged n.v the mishaps. The empty trucks were speedily restored to the line, but that containing coal required th e use of a steam crane to reinstate it. Traffic to the lower wharves was not impedea by the mishap.

When the doctor looked in to replenish his capacious pouch he remarked in that half-humorous way of his “my colleagues are always —and of course most properly—stressing the importance of pure food and pure water, but do you know, I think pure tobacco is almost as important as pure anything else.” “That’s right, Sir,” agreed the tobacconist, “but of course we can’t guarantee the purity of all the brands we have to stock.” “Quite so,” smiled the doctor, “so let’s have my usual two ounces of Navy Cut No. 3, I know that’s pure; been smoking it for years, and I suppose that like all the genuine toasted brands it’s as guiltless of nicotine—therefore as harmless —as it can be. ‘Toasted, certainly has a delightful bouquet.’ “I know,” said the tobacconist, “I’m selling a lot of all five toasted blends, Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), NavyCut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold.” “Glad to hear it!” said the doctor, “it merits its popularity. Trust the public tc know a really good thing!”—Advt.

“You had better lower your speed!” Warned the traffic inspector. “But it’s nearly the 3rd August. I’ve got to oe in Blackball for the Red Cioss Bail ! ! ” —Advt.

There is always, a thrilling selection of new styles of fashion goods at White’s. Call to-day and spend a pleasant hour in our modern showroom.—White’s Fashion Corner. — Advt.

Since petrol restrictions have been operating, the number of private cars on thei roads has dropped considerably, but among those who still use their cars there are a few who are thoughtless. At no fewer than three intersections in Timaru the other night cars were observed parked a short distance from the corner with their headlights full on. This gave the impression to motorists approaching' the corner that another car was coming, and they were obliged to puM up, only to find that the other car was parked. As a courtesy to otherroad users, motorists in these circumstances should dim or switch off their lights.

We still have some of the old values in good quality Writing Pads, Envelopes, and Writing Compendiums. Made of good quality English manufactured papers they are excellent value for the prices asked. Procurable at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui St.— Advt.

Advice from the General' Manager of Railways (Mr E. Casey) that me rail-car promised for the West Coast service in July 1939 cannot be provided owing to the difficulties m manufacture during the war, has been received by Mr P. J, McLean, chairman of the Greymouth Chamber.i>f Commerce. Mr Casey stated that an order for 10 rail cars was placed with the Vulcan Foundry Company, Lancashire, in May, 1938, and in ordinary circumstances these cars would nave been placed in traffic in New Zealann approximately a year, from the danof the placing of the order. However, in consequence of the international situation, which resulted in prelcjence being given to the manufacture of war materials, the building of the rail cars has been delayed, and although fair progress has been maac recently, it is impossible to say definitely when the cars will be placed in commission in this country.

Every afternoon during our sale, special bargains will be displayed with a Bargain Drive every Saturday afternoon and evening. All goods marked at Real Bargain Prices.—H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

The cake which the Minister oi Health Hon. H. T. Armstrong failed to auction at the Grey Hospital, on Monday was accepted by Mr A. H. McKane on behalf of the Red Cross Sociey, for disposal by competition, the proceeds to go to the Saltzman An-, nexe. Mr McKane also asked for conations towards th e effort, and collected over £lB. The donations are as *oilows: £1 each, Messrs H. 11 Armstrong, J. O’Brien, F. W. Archer, H. G. Carter, F. A. Kitchingham, G. H. Chapman, W. S. Clarke, J. B. Auld W. Clayton, J. E. A. McKeefry. W. Rathbun, R. J. Williams. G. R. Barker, A. M. Carroll; 10s each. A. Mosley, J. Laing, J W. Greensl'ade. O C. Joyce, A. H. McKane, W. Fisher, Mrs C. McKechnie; 5s each. T, McGuire. V. Hughes (Hokitika); 2s each, N. Jones, Mrs. Lindop. Mr. McKane wishes to thank these donors, ai.so another who subscribed ss, his name not. being known.

Fountain Pens made by the best British factories await your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Conway Stewart Pens 5/6 to 45/-. Onoto Pens 9/6 to 37/6. Swan Pens 10/6 to 45/-. Sheaffer Pens 15/- to 80/-. Relief Pens 21/- to 35/-. Waverley Pens 6/6 to 18/6. Various other British makes from 2/6, 3/6 to 12/6 each at B. Dixon’s Ltd., Tainui St.Advt.

At a meeting in connection with the running of a barrow day carnival, held in Mr M. J. Fogarty’s offlci • Mr A. H. McKane presided. It was decided to hold a carnival and parade on August 17. Over 100 barrows and 10,000 mystery parcels have already been promised by the following: Drapers, grocers, boot and shoe retailers, hairdressers, garages, bank's, law society, stationers, furnishers., fruiterers and greengrocers, department stores, bakers, butchers, cycic dealers, wholesale* warehouses .and merchants, frock specialists, local bodies, picture theatres, Public Wor.xs Department, railway, post and telegraph, Public Trust, social svcuitty, hotels, cordial factories and brewers’*, sports clubs, football clubs, Foundry etc. The Highland Pipe Band have offered to lead the parade, and the Municipal Band is also being requested to attend. A prize of £1 Is nz= been offered for the best decorateu barrow, and another £1 Is for the besc carnival costume. It was decided that all taking part in the barrow parace be in fancy costume.