LOCAL NEWS

Grey River Argus, 20 December 1948, Page 4

LOCAL NEWS

In the first half of this month 471 ounces of gold was won by the Ngahere dredge from 162,761 yards for 447 hours, while Grey River dredge won 15iozs from 132,761 yards for 214 hours. The West Coast Cricket Association has received advice that the proposed tour of the West Coast by a Canterbury B team over the Christmas and New Year Period has been cancelled. The team was scheduled to play at Greymouth on December 28 and 29. The Slab Hut Creek Gold Dredging Company’s dredge at Mai Mai Is likely to close down shortly. On January 31 a special meeting of shareholders will be held to consider a resolution providing for the winding up of the company and the appointment of Mr E. J. Woolf, as liquidator. It is considered that the company’s assets will be sufficient to meet all debts and probably leave a small amount for distribution to the shareholders. A fracture of the skull and a possible fractured spine were sustained by Gordon Foster-Lynam, aged 26, a married man of Inverness Street, Dunollie when he was struck by a lorry which was being started out-, side' the Rapahoe Hotel on Friday. He was about to jump into the back of the truck when its driver, Walter Robert Innes, of Runanga, was commencing to start it. Apparently the gears had been left in reverse, and the lorry shot back several feet, striking Foster-Lynam. Last evening the Grey Hospital authorities reported that his condition was still serious and unchanged.

The weather over the week-end proved very variable, and, while the conditions on Saturday were very favourable for the race meeting at Hokitika, they yesterday were such as cause the cancellation of outdoor sports arrangements generally, lhe wind yesterday was variable, but as the day advanced it became very gustv, especially from the northerly quarter. The temperature, while not stable, averaged about 50 degrees, rising as high as 64.7 degrees, while it remained at 61.3 degrees last evening at 7 o’clock. The forecast is for some improvement, though showers may continue.

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

The members of the Hokitika Borough Council were the guests of the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs A.'E. Perry, at their residence at 5.15 last Thursday afternoon at a cocktail party. Reviewing his first term, the Mayor, proposing the health of Councillors, acknowledged their helpfulness and team work, remarking that their several differences of opinion had not led to argumentation being carried beyond the Council Chambers, and particularly praising Cr. Havill’s work as the head of the Works Committee. The ex-Mayor, Mr A. E. Elcock, who with Mrs Elcock was also present, joined Cr. Havill in acknowledging the kindness of the Mayor and Mayoress.

British hat manufacturers (says a London cable) state that their experts have discovered that eight out of ten young women prefer their men to wear hats. They are going to spend £50,000 in an advertising campaign to convince the four out of five bare-headed young men that success in love lies in a new hat. Their campaign slogan will be: “If you want to get ahead, get a hat”. The drive to cover the pates of Britain will go on for two years. Manufacturers blame the two world wars for the decline in hat-wearing.

French Brandy absolutely pre-war, most suitable for invalids; also some post-war French Brandy at 10s per bottle cheaper. Vanguard Whisky 30s per bottle, Gin 30s per bottle; Sherry from 10s per bottle. I am saving my Scotch Whisky for West Coasters and if you call yourself, you can see for yourself and go away satisfied. I have left, some great Spanish Sherry unprocurable at present in New Zealand and this I am bringing into stock for Xmas sale along with some Gilbey's English Gin and Gordon’s English Gin. Any cash orders will be promptly attended to by D. R. Dowell, Albion Hotel, Greymouth.— Advt.

The West Coast Centre of the N.Z. Swimming Association approved a proposal from the Primary Schools' sports Association . for an annual swimming competition under the auspices .of the Nelson and West Coast Centres among the Seddon Shield districts. It was decided to grant free use of the baths and assistance for West Coast elimination contests, the proceeds to be retained by the Primary Schools’ Sports Association. The secretary was asked to report on the Chatauqua Medal rules, and it was decided that Nelson and West Coast Centres be recommended to confine the competitions to children who have not obtained their Primary School Certificate. It was decided to advise the Nelson Centre that as January 29 and 30 would not suit the. latter, this centre chose February 5 ana 6 for the projected visit to Nelson. It was decided to confirm the names of Miss H. Smith and Mr L. Barry T as nominees for school coaches. The. internal Affairs Department advised that the grant of £BO towards the centre’s sound film projector will shortly be forthcoming. Thp secretary reported that donations of over £22 had been received in response to the annual circular appeal. The members present at the meeting were: Messrs M. R. Bunt (in the chair), J. M. Cassidy, F. Costello, R. K. Holmes, D. H. Manderson, W. S. McClymont, J. A. Mclnroe, N. W. Jones, and FAffleck.