LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 18 June 1942, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A good night’s entertainment is assured at Nelson Creek on Saturday night at their dance and Challenge Chops.—Advt.

The retreat of Ministers of Religion representing the Protestant denominations, from all parts of the West Coast is at present being, held at the Maruia Springs Hostel. The number of Ministers attending is approximately 30. The proceedings are expected to occupy four days.

Economise in Coupons and money by purchasing your fashion goods from White’s unique stock. Lay-by if you wish, it will cost you no more at * White’s Fashion corner. —Advt.

The majority of motorists in the Grey district have not yet applied for the re-licensing of their vehicles, onlv 65 registrations having been made to date.. Of these, 47 are motor cars. Last year, 1.075' motors and 575 other vehicles were registered at Greymouth. The closing registration date is June 30.

Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next (June 21) at Te Kinga at 8 a.rm. and at Kokiri at 10.30 a.m.— Advt.

Have you tried our thrifty service? This is a service to suit the housekeeping allowance of every housewife. Price 5/- for a bag of 181bs.. all flat work returned dried and ironed, personal wear returned ready for ironing. ’Phone 136. Westland Laundry Ltd., Gresson St. Depot: 27 Albert Street. —Advt.

Hon. R. Semple, Minister of Railways, announced yesterday that the revenue earned by the Railways Department during the month of May totalled £1,051,313. This was an increase of £136,987 over May or last year. This is the first time in history that the revenue has exceeded £1,000,000 in May. The net revenue for 53 days of the present financial year was £406,651. This exceeds that for the first 54 days of last year by £107,519. —Press Assn.

Residents of Runanga will be pleased to know that the Westland Laundry, Ltd., Greymouth, will be picking up laundry on Wednesdays and returning Fridays. D. Manderson, Runanga, will supply all information and nrice lists.—Advt.