LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 13 May 1944, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Maori Gold dredge return for the week ended yesterday was 33 ounces 6 dwts from 7000 yards in 66 hours.

Fur Coats for to-day .and to-mor-row are at White’s.—Advt.

The m.v. Karu sailed yesterday with timber for Wellington. The s.s. Poolta, with coal for the North Island, and s.s. Gabriella, with coal for Wellington, are expected to sail tonight. The s.s. Holmlea is expected to-morrow morning to load coal for Flcton. The s.s. Rata is expected to-morrow night to load coal fpr New Plymouth.

If it rains, read our Advt. We supply all Wet Weather Goods at the best value in Westland. —H. Hamer, Kumara.—Advt.

A start has been made by Greymouth Harbour Board and Borough Council workmen on the work of repairing the rail and traffic bridge across Erua Moana between Preston Road and Blaketown. At present the footbridge is being repaired and when this job is completed the redecking of the remainder of the bridge will be proceeded with. It is intended to push the work right on to its completion, provided the weather is favourable.

Repair work at the Strongman •Mine is progressing satisfactorily, a bearing which, with slight adjustments, will be suitable for use in place of that which broke on Wednesday night having been obtained locally. The Deputy-Superintendent, State Coal Mines (Mr. J. Hadcrolt) said last evening that he felt quite sure, that the fan would be working by to-night, and that work would be resuming on Monday. A new beating will later be secured from Australia. z

The current tea and sugar coupons, Nos. 25 to 28, will not be available after to-dav. and tea coupons 29 to 32 will be available for a total of e'ght ounces of tea. and sugar coupons 29 ■' to 32 for a total of 3 lbs of sugar from Mondav next to June 11. Special coupon Y 6 is available to June il foi’ 3 lbs. of sugar for jam-making. Butter coupons 27 and 28 also exp're this week-end and Nos. 29 and 30 become available for a fortnight from Monday. Meat coupon 27 expires tms week-end, and No. 28 on May 2i, while No. 29 becomes available for a fortnight from Monday next. In an interview on Thursday the Timber Controller (Mr. A. R. Entri;can) said that a number of men were ; being released from the Army for work in New Zealand sawmills, and, although most of them would be employed in the North Island, mills .in the South Island would get some benefit. Mr. Entrican said that the /emphasis on the North Island was partly because of the urgent needs there and partly because of diff iem- • ties in shipping timber from the South Island, which had caused the Ministry of Supply a “real headache. However they were trying to be fair/ to the South Island, which would get some net benefit from the releases.

Mrs. Reveiy presided at the monthly meeting of the Ruatapu Women’s Institute. The aspirations were- reau by Mrs. Gibb, Waiho, who also demonstrated the making of rag mats. The motto for the month was “If you are down in the mouth remember Jonah —he came out all right.” Mrs. Shearer read a report on the South Westland Federation meeting. Tne competitions resulted: Soft toy, Mrs. Ditely 1, Mrs. Fitzgibbon 2. Chrysanthemum, Mrs. Ditelv 1, Mrs. Reveiy 2, Mrs. Fitzgibbon 3. Mrs. Berwick won the wandering shilling competition. Hostesses were Mesdames Ditelv and Berwick.

Mrs. Mann presided at the monthly meeting of the Blaketown Women s Institute. The motto was: “Lots of people in this town are always runninp- others down. Why not seek a loving cup and do. a little running up?” A report on the Federation, meeting was received. Mrs. Longstaff was congratulated on being elected President of the Federation and Mrs. Jones on her election to the Executive Committee. A demonstration of tatting was given bv Mrs. Green, and a box of patchwork articles was displayed. The roll call. “Suggestions for entertainment at the birthday," brought novel ideas- A competition arranged by Mrs. Hillman was well patronised. Winners of the competitions Wool Mops, Mrs. L. Stewart 1. Mrs. Thompson 2, Mrs. Henderson 3. Ginger Cake (without eggs), Mrs. Parmenter 1, Mrs. Thompson 2, Mrs. Henderson 3. Gent’s Floral But-ton-hole. Mrs. Marley 1, Mrs. Herring 2, Mrs. Longstaff 3. Yes, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday! Good old Mum! She cooks and washes for us all the year, with never a complaint, except when she’s feeling tired and nervy after a big day. Now, this is a serious talk to families. Have you ever thought that the family wash is becoming just too much for Mum —those tired and nervy spells are becoming more frequent. Well, take the law into your own hands and insist that she sends her washing to the Westland laundry. Perhaps Mum is one of the old school who prides herself on the snowy whiteness of her washing. Well, you tell Mum that the work of the' Westland Laundry has a professional finish that no housewife can achieve, and furthermore, our up-to-date washing and ironing machines are very easy on the clothes. Make your Mother’s Day Gift a trial order at the Westland Laundry. Mum will be so pleased she will continue the service. ’Phone 136. Depot: 27 Albert St.—Advt,