LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 March 1942, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In future it will be an offence to harbour or assist deserters from His Majesty’s forces, according to the Harbouring of Deserters’ Emergency Regulations, which were gazetted last night. The regulations state that every person commits an oifence who procures or persuades any member of the Military, Naval or Air Forces to desert, or absent himself without leave or, attempts to procure or persuade any such member to desert or absent himself without leave. No one is allowed to assist any deserter in any way, either by concealing him, or iby helping hint to conceal himself. Persons responsible for a breach of the regulations are liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding £25, and five additional pounds for every day during which the offence continues.—P.A,

The use of cellophane in factories without the consent of the Factory Controller is prohibited in a Cellophane Control Notice, appearing in last night’s Gazette. —P.A.

The first meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Mrs Esmeralda Agnew, of Greymouth, which was convened yesterday by the Official Assignee (Mr F. Bird).

Residents south of Marlborough Street are notified by the. Greymouth Borough Council that, commencing'on Monday next, one cubic foot of incendiary bomb control sand will be placed in a' receptable to be left by the resident inside the front gate. ' Each street will be traversed only once.

Mass will be celebrated on next Sunday, March 15, at Kokiri 8 a.m., and at Ruru, 10.15 a.m.—Advt.

The proposed changes in the running of the expresses, substituting Wednesdays land Fridays for Tuesdays and Thursdays, will not now be made, according to the Stationmaster at Greymouth (Mr G. D. Smart). The necessity for the proposed alteration will shortly be removed.

Hurry up—Don’t Miss the Bus Art Union; £5,000 in 305 prizes; £2,000 first prize. Closes To-morrow (Saturday), drawn March 25th.—• Come and buy your tickets now, 2/6 each.—Advt.

Severe injuries, which included lacerations of the hand, accompanied by i.shock, were received by Ben Bell, a Hindu, 54 years of age, who was engaged in working for the Public Works Department, at Bruce Bay. He was struck on the head by a' falling limb of 1a tree. The injured man man was 1 brought to Hokitika by 'plane, and taken to Westland Hospital, where he is progressing satisfactorily. Buy your way to Happiness for 2/6 —Don’t Miss the Bus Art Union £5OOO in 305 prizes, £2OOO Ist prize closes To-morrow (Saturday), drawn March 25.—Advt.

At the monthly meeting of the Blackball Women’s Institute in the Druids’ Hall on Wednesday evening, Mrs. Mason presided over a fair attendance. The resignation of Mrs. Collins as Secretary, was received with regret. Mrs. McKiver was nominated as Secretary in the meantime. Mrs. Colquhoun read the aspirations. One new member was welcomed. It was decided to hold the annual meeting in April. After correspondence and other business was dealt with, a pleasant half-hour was spent in games. The hostesses then served a dainty supper, and the meeting closed after the singing of the Institute’s Ode. .

How many things could you do with £2OO0 —Come and try your luck while the Coast is lucky in the Don’t Miss the ,Bus Art Union, £5OOO in 305 prizes all. for 2/6, £2OOO Ist prize, closing To-morrow (Saturday), drawn March 25. —Advt. The sun now presents an appearance which was the direct opposite of that presented on March 2, when a gigantic spot was causing speculations about auroras. The' sun’s surface recently as seen from the earth was absolutely free from spots of any kind or size. That, however, does not mean that the recent big spot has vanished altogether; it is now on the other side of the sun, and it or its remnants may be expected to make a' re-appearance in another ten days or so, as soon as the sun revolves and brings the far side round again.

Words fail to describe the new Autumn fashion goods, so just call in and see the real article. White’s Corner. Your Fashion Centre. —Advt.

Plant for the macaroni, spaghetti, and vermicelli factory in the course of erection in South Canterbury has arrived, and it .is expected that the factory will be in production in six weeks. The plant was manufactured in Australia. The factory will be the first of its kind in the Dominion.

If you’re not in it you can’t win the £2OOO in the Don’t Miss the Bus Art Union, £5OOO in 305 prizes, closing To-morrow (Saturday), drawn March 25. Tickets 2/6. —Advt.

Price Order Number Seventy, fixing prices for imitation crystallised cherries was gazetted last night The prices to be charged are fixed as follows: By the manufacturer to the wholesaler are fixed at Is 3d per lb, by the -wholesaler to retailer Is 6d per lb, plus sales tax; and bv.the retailer to the public 2s 2d per ib. — Press Assn.

On Sunday next a public meeting will be held in the Miners’ Hall, Runanga, at 2.30 p.m. to further New Zealand’s war effort. The meeting will be heid under the auspices 01 the newly-formed War Effort Committee and will be addressed by Mr O’Brien and Mr J. B. Kent and other prominent speakers. Everyone is invited and matters pertaining to the safety of New Zealand w.U be discussed.