LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 24 March 1947, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

'A cablegram from Moscow states: A new decree prohibits Russians from marrying foreigners.

The Southern Alps by their comparative bareness of snow reflect at present the lengthening spell of comparatively dry and warm weather. Except for the few masses adjacent to the higher peaks, the slopes are only streaked with snow.

Tennent’s advise that their optician, Mr J. Mann, will be in Hokitika, on Wednesday next, March 26. Appointments may be made by letter, or ’phone S3S. Tennent’s, Revel] Street, Hokitika.—Advt.

Fireman W. K. ("Ticker”) Reynolds received an injury to his left foot whilst, attending the recent lire at the Westland Auction Rooms. Medical examinaion revealed that tv/o toes were broken, and Fireman Reynolds received the necessary attention to his injury at the Grey River Hospital.

The Westport Competitions Society’s annual festival will be held from May 19 to May 24. Vocal, dancing, instrumental and elocution. Syllabus available on application to Robt. Francis, Greymouth and Hokitika.—Advt.

Blackberries promise this season to be keenly sought out upon the West Coast, and the week-end saw numerous parties of pickers going by car along several roads in quest of bushes bearing early fruit.- The price of blackberries this season promises to be higher than ever before

Herrings have been plentiful in the Grey River during the week-end. Many dozen were yesterday taken, individuals securing as many as 60 fish, and the catches ‘in not a few cases were made without the use of bait, the hooks being used as jiggers.

The Wataroa Sports Club are now holding their meeting on Saturday, April 26. £220 in prize money. Full programme advertised elsewhere in this issue.—Advt.

The weight limit of parcels posted in New Zealand addressed to India will be increased from 111 b to 221 b. Postage on a parcel weighing between 111 b and 221 b will be Ils Gd. —Press Assn. Workers; Defy the rain. New stocks of Oily Canvas Roadman’s Coats with small cape, round shoulders and backs; elbow sleeves, 30/-; long sleeves, 35/-. Post free from H. Hamer, Kumara—Advt.

Messrs A. Palmer and J. Whitmore, of Rotomanu, report having shot 43 deer in a week on Mt. Alexander this month.

It is expected that tram and bus fares will be increased at Christchurch at the end of the present month, and return tickets wi’-l be abolished.