LOCAL AND GENERAL

Grey River Argus, 8 May 1948, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The postal ballot on the proposed union among members of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches of New Zealand is to be taken next month.

A plane piloted by Commander N. Suttie, flew south to the Haast on Fridav morning to bring up Mr McCrae, who had seriously injured his hand while using a slasher. He was taken to the Westland Hospital

The newly-constituted New Zealand Patriotic Fund Board met in Wellington and appointed Sir William Perry as deputy-chairman. The chairman is the Governor-General, Sir Bernard Freyberg. Mr G. A. Hayden was appointed tre| surer. The new board is taking over all the assets and liabilities of the old National Patriotic Fund Board, which functioned during the war.

A Friesian cow in England yielded 198.25 lbs. of milk (nearly 20 gallons) in 24 hours, easily beating the previous world record of 155.25 lbs., established in 1947 by a cow of the herd.

Mr. R. Freeland, National Secretary of the N'.Z. Harbour Board Employees’ Union and Mr. L. Fitzpatrick, of the Management Committee, are at present on an official visit to the unions branch at the port of Greymouth.

A total of 132,758 tons of butter was exported to Britain during the 12 months ended on March 31, representing an increase of 13,645 tons over 1946-47. Cheese production showed a drop of 1,350 tons on the figure for 1947-48, being 85,274 tons compared with 86,624 tons during 1946-47. However, the . cheese production figure was the second highest in the last ten years.—P.A.

Have you seen Jeff’s new bar ? Empire Hotel, Ross. —Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Rapahoe Women’s Institute was held in the Rap’ahoe Hall on Tuesday evening. when Mrs Noble presided over a large attendance. An apology was. received from one member through sickness. Two new members were welcomed. The motto "Don’t talk about your neighbours; if your jaw needs exercise, chew gum!” was read by Mrs Avery. The roll call “Sing, Say or Penny Pay was well responded to. The delegates report on the West Coast. Federation was read by Mrs Spruce, who was accorded a vote of thanks. The wandering shilling was won by Mrs Wilson. A demonstration of cooking was given by Mrs Thompson. The hostesses we.re Mesdames Clasper, Spruce and Curreen.

The Nelson apple and pear crop has this season exceeded one million cases, and considerable quantity of late variety apples has yet to be harvested. It is expected that the total pip fruit yield for the season may be 250,000 cases, compared with 875,600 cases last year. So far, Nelson growers have exported 443,172 cases of apples and expect to send a total of 600,000 while 411,786 cases of apples have passed through the stores for the Dominion market.

At a meeting of the Public Service Association held in Greymouth last night, it was decided that the collection in aid of the fund be undertaken by each respective department, and that subscriptions be collected on the 19th May and paid direct by the departmental representative to Mr H. C. Rowe, the local secretary of the fund.

To-morrow is Mother's Day. Every year the second Sunday in May is sei aside for the purpose of honouring the woman of the house. The idea originated in America and spread rapidly throughout the world. It is given especial emphasis in England more particularly since the enu of the last war when mothers played such a great part in the winning of the peace.

The depth of water on the bar at the Grey River improved a further five inches yesterday, giving a good workable depth for ships. The depth yesterday at high-tide was 26ft Sins.

The new Canteen Fund Board set up under the Patriotic and Canteen Funds Act. 1947, held ; ts first meeting at Wellington. The board comprises nine ' ex-servicemen. Mfijor-General H K. Kippenberger was appointed chairman, Mr C. O. 801 l deputy-chair-man and Mr G. A. Hayden treasurer. The new board derives its funds from the Canteen Board. A policy of expenditure was considered and committees set up.

Simplicity will be the keynote of tlie special stamps to be issued by the New Zealand Post Office to commemorate the Royal visit next year. ll their designs are similar to those issued by other Commonwealth countries when the Royal Family nagone abroad. The nature of the designs will not yet be known till after May 28. That is the last day cn which suggested stamn designs will be received bv the Director-General of the Post Office.