LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 17 May 1943, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The attention of dealers interested in bacon, ham, and pork, is directed to a Food Controller’s notice appearing in this issue. Patriotic Effort, Regent Theatre, to-night (Monday) at J o’clock. The first entertainment of the big £lO,OOO quota scheme; everybody help by attending.—Advt.

Miss Colleen O’Neill, daughter of Mrs. E. O’Neill, of Greymouth, has been elected as Miss America, in the “Miss Victory” contest to be conducted in connection with the United Nations Fair.

In accordance with the recent agreement' by the men, all Grev district coal mines on Saturday worked the back shift. Work on these alternate Saturdays is one hour less duration than the normal day.

I Another Lucky Purchase: Men’s fand O.S. Navy Sleeveless Bush Shirts, 17/6, 8/6, 9/6 —with small sleeves—l/i extra. Wonderful value. —H. Hamer, - Kumara. —Advt.

At the Christchurch Competitions !on Friday last, Patricia Caldwell of Greymouth, who) was placed third in the character' recital for boy or girl 12 and under, was also highly commended for the junior recitation in the same age group.

Mr J. C. Baker’s passenger service, which has operated for the past five years between Greymouth and Blaketown, has been purchased by the N.Z.R. Road Services, which will take over as from May 23. Mr Baker leaves this month for Christchurch.

The, observance of Florence Nightingale’ Day, which was last Wednesday, was held by the nurses of the Grey Hospital with Church parades, yesterday. In the morning a parade was held at St. Patrick’s Church, and in the evening at the Holy Trinity Church, after which the nurses were entertained at supper at the conclusion of the service.

Although the week’s investments were below the quota, the National Savings flag is again flying over the Greymouth Post Office. The actual investments were £323 16s, £172 4s short of the quota, but the accumulated surpluses more than equalled the deficit, thus enabling the flag to be flown.

Patriotic Effort, Regent Theatre, this (Monday) Evening at 8 o’clock. Fashions, Dancing, Music. A very pleasant entertainment is promised. Help the cause; book your seats at the Regent now. —Advt.

Miss N. Moffatt, Matron of the Grey Hospital, stated on Saturday that her class of probationers was larger than it had been for some time thanks largely to the recent campaign to arouse interest in the nursing profession by the aid of pictures placed in the windows of Greymouth business houses. A fresh class begins every six months, and there are some candidates awaiting the commencement of the next series, but Miss Moffatt said that the staff is still in need of additional probationers.

Discussing the political situation on his return from a tour of the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and South Auckland districts, following a visit to North Auckland, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. S. G. Holland, said that great interest was being displayed. Fie added that the National Partyt organisation is being rapidly geared 'for a general election, and indications were that a number of excellent candidates, most of whom were in the prime of life and had war service would represent the party In the campaign.

Outstanding Patriotic Effort, Regent Theatre, this (Monday) evening at 8 o’clock. Fashion Parade by White’s Fashion Corner; Dancing by Miriam Trott School of Dancing; Best Musical Items. A feature of the evening will be the drawing of the following raffles:—(a) Miss Perotti’s Section, valued at £200; (b) Dinner Set; (c) Fire Screen; (d) Oak Writing Desk. Admission 2/6 and 2/-. Booking plan now open at the Regent Theatre.—Advt.

The Golden Sands return last week was 40 ounces 9 dwts. from 30 shifts. Tne Snowy River dredge return was 841 ounces in 133 hours from 30,000 yards. The Blackball Creek dredge return was 30 ounces in 114 hours. The Ngahere return for the fourweekly period ended May 14 is 607 ounces from 166,515 yards worked in 431 hours. The Grey River dredging return for the fortnight ended May 12 for 246 hours, from 168,b04 yards, was 575 ounces. The return for April for 510 hours and 305,140 yards, was 1016 ounces.

A huge meteor, approaching from the south-west and disintegrating in the lower atmosphere was observed at 6.25 on Saturday morning by. Captain F. Lang who was on duty at the Signal Station at the time. Although when firs’! visible it probably had an altitude of 10,000 feet, it descended rapidly towards the earth and at tne moment of its disintegration appeared to be very close. The meteor could only’ be compared with a comet in brilliance, but not of course, in duration. No noise accompanied the sight, which lasted only about two seconds.

You would not go to the Club or take your wife to the pictures with bow yangs on your trousers. Well, why wear your suits with those baggy knees when you can have those smart tailored lines and knife-like crease by having them sponged and pressed by experts, and then again it saves you the extra expense of having them cleaned so often. Phone 136 and that smart appearance that donates personal pride in your wearing apparel will be yours. Westland Laundry Ltd., Gresson Street, Depot 27 Albert Street.—Advt.