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Grey River Argus, 6 October 1945, Page 4

You’ll be in the Fashion foreground if you are attired in clothes from White’s Fashion Corner. —Advt. The census reveals the population of Ross as virtually unaltered since 1936, there being now 446 people, or five fewer than at the last census. Hokitika and district residents are advised that Mr. E. W. Heenan is your representative for W. W. Buchanan, Karoro. Your orders for distinctive wreaths and sprays and exquisite wedding floristry will receive prompt attention at Heenan’s Bookstall. Revell Street.—Advt. Despite rain since it fell earlier in the week, the .snow on the nearby Paparoa Ranges has largely remained, giving the summits a _ more picturesque aspect but rendering the prevailing “zephyr” chillier than usual at this time of the year.

Census returns! The all-important night of Sept. 25 has now passed, and no doubt some interesting statistics will be formed in due course. Why not take a census of ycui feeling after wash-day, or are you too tired even to think. The weekly family wash is hard work for even the strongest woman. Why not take things easily and send all your washing to the Westland Laundry. Costs are very reasonable and our work is perfect in every detail. Use the service which suits you best—Bagwash, Fully Finished or Thrifty. ’Phone 136. Depot: Sam McAra. Mackay St. The Westland Laundry Ltd. —Advt.

The North v. South Rugby League match at Auckland to-day will be broadcast over Stations IYA, 2YA, 3YA and 3ZR.

Estimates to the value of £1,073.260 were reported and accepted for administration by the Public Trustee during the month of August, 1945. The total value of estates and funds under administration by the Public Trustee on March, 31, 1945, was £67.867,066, and the new business for the five months ended August 31, was £3,554,919. Grants of administration made by the Court in favour of the Public Trustee numbered 377 for the month. During the month 536 new wills appointing the Public Trustee executor were prepared on behalf of testators and lodged for safe custody, and 490 existing wills were revised to provide foi' changes desired by testators. The total number of wills now held in the Public Trust Office on behalf of living persons is 130,609.