LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 15 May 1941, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Watch for particulars re the Great Community Sing on Wednesday next, May 21. Funds aid Army Queen.--Advt.

West Coasters placed in the Christchurch Competitions Festival on Tuesday evening are as follows: — Seann Triubhais, 10 and under 13 years, Billy Boyle, Greymouth, second. Highland Fling, 13 and under 16, Betty Glen, Greymouth, third.

A two penny stamp will save you many shillings if you send your order to H. Hamer, Kumara. —Advt.

Under the direction of Mr P. A. Smithells, Superintendent of Physical Education for New Zealand, assisted by Mr G. Webb and other specialists ' reiresher courses , in physical education for teachers are being held at Timuju from June 4 to June 6, and at. Greymouth from June 9 to June 11.

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, May 18, at Kokiri, 8 a.m., and at Te Kinga, 10.30 a.m.—Advt.

The jumble sale being conducted this week at the Town Hall by the Women’s Patriotic Committee, has done excellent business. The sale will not be held to-day, but will reopen to-morrow, when fresh bargains in good second-hand clothing should attract buyers, especially for the country districts.

White’s Lay-oy is always at your service. Just call in and choose your fancy, pay a deposit and the article will be put away for you.—White's Corner, Your Fashion Centre. —Advt.

The Napier yachtsmen who were taken on a's a crew by Captain Burro wes, of the Wayfarer, to help him sail the boat to Wellington have returned home. Shortly after leaving Napier the yacht ran into heavy weather, and the new recruits found the open sea a little rougher than they had been accustomed to with the result that Captain Burrowes had to sail the boat single-handed until his crew re-covered from a bout of seasickness.

The Army needs ammunition. Please send it to Soldiers’ Shop tomorrow (Friday). Tow 1 ;! area residents are reminded it is their turn to supply cakes and produce to help above. —Advt-.