The Inangahua Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1931 LOCAL AND GENERAL

Inangahua Times, 24 August 1931, Page 2

The Inangahua Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1931 LOCAL AND GENERAL

The wash-up from King Solomon Uine (Southland) for last week, was 21 ozs 17dwts gold.

Tbe mine manager ef the Mahaklpawa Gold field* Ltd., in hi* report on operation* up to August 17tb states, that in blocking S of No. 4 West, a good cross gatter has been developed, and from the sluice box tbst morning be picked out three pieces of gold, which be was of opinion came from that face. The largest piece, which contained much quartz, weighed 2 oze 6 dwts.

A pleasing function took place at tbe breaking up of the Black’s Point School on Friday larft, when the pupils assembled for tbe purpose of bidding farewell to their popular assistant teacher, Miss Mori, who is leaving to take up a position in tbe Brooklyn school. The gathering took the form of a concert at which items were given by the pupils, who'•lso provided morning tea. After Mias Dunn, on behalf of the scholars, bad expressed their regret at their guest’s departure, and extended best wishes for her future wellfare, Miss Mori thanked the children for their thoughtfulness and kind expressions, and hoped they would enjoy their holidays and return to school, and work hard at their studies and keep up the excellent standard set by former pupils of the Black’s Point ectool. Hearty cheers were given by tae children and tbe singing of ” For She s a Jolly Gotti Fellow’'concluded be gathering Messrs Wills snd Co’s sale of drapery, millinery, etc, is now in full 1 swing. Come and see and obtain the splendid bargains offered. 6 1

The ordinary monthly meeting ef tbe Pacific 1 -rtp-e will be held et tbe Masonic Hell, Sbiei Street, to-morrow evning at 7.30 o’clesk,' te which nn invitation is extended te all visiting brethren.

At the West Coest Golf Championship meeting at Greymooth on Saturday. A. K. Smith (Greymooth) defeated A. G. Sime (Westport), by a stroke at the last hole. The West Coast Ladies' Championship was won by Mrs J. W. Hannan. Tbe Ladies’ 1 Bogey Match ‘resulted In a win for Mrs Gore Porter (Reefton) with 3 I down.

The Reefton members ef the Bulier Ladies’ hockey team returned to Reefton last night, arriving here about nine o’clock. They did not arrive in B'enheim until 7.30 on Friday night, being 12 hours on the road, consequently they were not in the best of form. They were defeated for the Pope Shield by Marlborough by two goals to one. Mrs Colvin scoring for Bulier. In the evening' the visitors were entertained at a dinner, and left Blenheim at 9 a.m. yesterday.

In spite of tbe inclement weather- I large . congregations gathered at* Wesley Church yesterday for the semijubilee Services. Rev. T. Parsons s conducted both services. In the I morning service. Miss Velms Honey I sang a solo, and the Junior Choir a 1 chorus. The evening service was fully musical. The Choir rendered I two anthems in flowing style, also 'giving an unaccompanied rendering of a well-known hymn, “ Hark My Soul ” A pretty duet was delivered by Misses Watson and Langley, and

and a choice solo by Miss Ferist, whilst an unusual but effective quartette was rendered by Mesdames Baird and Kearns, Mr Watson (senr.) and RevT. Parsons. Two beautiful selections were played by reprerentative * members of the Inangahua Silver Bend, in a manner tbet was creditable to themselves and pleasing to tbe congregation. Tbe Church was almost full. The large crowd present, despite the climatic conditions, revealed the keen interest taken in the Anniversary Celebrations, and auguring well for a record attendance at tbe ” Silver Wedding ” Tea and Concert which take place on Wednesday evening. Everyone is saying It-—the oreheetraa are playing it, snd the weather in hie cold, icy voice is bidding you button up your overcoat. Remember, to prevent a cold ie better than to cure one. You cannot afford to be without a good warm coat any longer, so call in and see our wonderful selection, priced from 555, in all tbe newest shades and styles. J. W. Chalk and Co., is undoubtedly the leading bouse for these necessities. tc

When whispering strains do softly stes Across the drawing room. I feel That I must sing. But I cannot. Because my voice haa gone to pot It’s now returned from off its tour. Restored by Woods' Great Peppermint Lure. 12