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Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1921, Page 2

Tiikuk u| |ienrx to he some conflict, or rather misunderstanding of ideas between the Hospital Board} Hind the southern settlers in the Wailio district, with regard'to the residence for the resident nurse. In one quarter purely a residence is desired, while, the other view is that something lietween a residence and cottage hospital is required. When the more elaborate building is (smsideii-d. the Department sets lip a standard lar beyond the means of the people, and certainly something which tinder the circumstances is not desirable at all. The misunderstanding could lie clean'd away readily by a tonI’erence with the people who have subscribed and who hold in hand sufliciont money, which with the Government subsidy, would provide the dwelling adequate for the requirements. Purely a. residence would meet, the jHisition tor the duties of the nurse call her to all parts of the district, her attendance at headquarters is hut a fraction of her time. dt is said that in the months ti e temporary premises used for a residence have been rented, the nurse has had only about a fortnight in local residence. It is dear therefore that a cottage hospital would he impossible, with the natural head so much away on district duties. The cottage hospital besides being a larger and more expensive building to erect, would cost a considerable sum to furnish, and in addition a stall' would he required. All this extra expense is not necessary. With the bridging of tile rivers shortly to !h> accomplished. the TVaiho ivill.he within five hours of Westland Hospital by motor. so that it would lie unnecessary extravagance to build a pro tern hospital as proposed in some quarters. Tho residential building is a different matte r. and tile differences of opinion i n the subject could he settled in five minutes conversation if members of tin* Board knowing the local conditions got speedily into touch with the views of the people chiefly ooiu-erned and finding the money for the building.

Tn|.;iti; is also some .dispute about the' better side for the residence. This mater. too, could lie easily settled by a round the table converse between those most directly concerned. The point is that tin* people and the Board want to do the best for all concerned ill this matter. Nurse Gunn has lieen long enough in the.district now to give a valuable expression of opinion as to what would best serve local conditions. The Sister lias done very good work ill the south, and is highly esteemed, and havitl" so efficient m officer the Beard would we well-advised to consult with

the wishes of the) district nurse. The facilities for the nurse to traverse tlie district should he seen to ,ftlso. A light ! t, a p is required for the district north ! of the AVaiho, and this the local residents could arrange for at a cost of about £2 r>. It is not a large expenditure in the light, of advantage the cutlay will he for the discharge of district visiting duties, and this is a matter which the Hoard might, look into. The southern people are very much m earnest in the desire to help themselves in regard to medical attendance for their wives and families, and in addition to' the fact that the south is the principal contributory district through the local bodies to the upkeep of the hospitals, and their administration, the people, also, subscribe liberally to the special funds for the district. The south is entitled, therefore, to the best consideration of the Hoard in all matters which will tend to improve the efficiency of the district nursing scheme. The scheme itself is working very satisfactorily for the resident nurse has taken up tho duties with a will, and readily i,nos long distances at a, moment’s call to render medical help. Such being the case the Hoard might well give its best attention to the requirements of the south in the matters referred to.

Mi- .James I.owdcn inserts a notice of thanks in this issue. North Tshintl mails liv the Maori connected with the Most Const express at Ohristehureh this morning. Me-rs Dalgcty ami Co.. "ill a!-., s.-ii at Mali llari on Wednesday for Messrs I'er uson Urns.. ll' head ol dairy cows, and on amount of Mr Mesix sttul l»ulls. A grand fancv dti'ss and hi«sr|tu*rtttlf hall takes place at the Longford Hall, Kokatahi, to-morrow < Wednesday) evening, in aid ol the Kokatahi I'ontj,al|.( Inh. Very complete arrangements have been made for a successful Catherine. A dame will lm held in the Supreme Hall to-morrow. (Wednesday) evening in aid of the Kxeelsior Football Club funds. Excellent music and efficient M.C. Supper provided. Admission, gents 2s ; ladies. Is. A(lvt. On AVedimsdav at llari llari sale vards, Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell under instruction from Messrs Ferguson liros. forty ehoiee dairy eons, a really first class offering, also a down milk riins. r I lioy will nl>o s ,.|l ;» nunil>or ol other thtiry stock toi various clients of which part i' ulat s appear in another column. Members of the Municipal Hand are notified to attend at the Hand room to-morrow at 2.lft) p.m, to attend tin funeral of their late Honorary Life Member, If. \V. White. Last evening at tin- IJand room, the practice " : I ostponed. members dispersing after passing a vot- of comldlenee with the , erents and relatives in the loss they h-d sostained.

I,:!• 1 1 pu!‘i base made ii> 11.1?.’ tool v.c.n imams 11 till!' • >;i I‘fJCHin. because the ,nullity is good, iiml the prices ge'iorallv ure much reduced. l.adies linstock court shoes ‘Jos uml 2fls lid. Indies glace derbys ‘22s to 29s lid, men’s box hide derby hoots 32s I'd, chrome Oxford l.oots 27s (id, box calf derby hoots :i!!s (id, strong shooters 2(is (Id, strong derhvs, heel mid toe plates, Ills (id, at ihe N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

‘■Von s:iid just now that tin* defendant whipped tin* cat’ about an ugreoiii,’lit. but isn’t it a fact that von whtp,,o,l tin* cattlea solicitor asked a witness in the Supremo Court at Auckland. He added that his client would price evidence that the witness wore out two whips in a couple of months, and that he struck the cattle with buckets, and throw milk over tlietn. “Six calves died through eating Mrs ’* wash inn.” sftid a witness in a share-milking case in the Supreme Court- at Auckland. “DM they die because Airs -’s washing was particnlarlv virulent." tin* judge asked amid laughter, “or was it merely a natural consequences of eating elothi„n ” Tile witness said the latter was the correct reason and added that the calves were particularly fond ol handkerchiefs and articles of underclothing.

“Consolidated oyster tummy-ache." was the description of a pearl given ba sneaker on natural history field work at the general meeting of the •'Wellington Philosophical Society. Considering the origin of )>eurls. and what a source of pain they we re to the oysters that made them it was a wonder I said that women were so proud to wear them. 1 1 he were they, he would rather sell the pearls and devote the proceeds to the feeding of the starving people in Europe. At Oreyimmth yesterday before Mr 1). Meldrlim S.M.. Harold Victor IP's cue (Mr .1. W. Haunanl was charged with stealing £2 17/- from John McNeill bootmaker. Cobden. Detective Young said that since Rosette had come to rirevmouth he had been a nuisance to (he police. He had two previous convictions against him. one at New Plvmoutli and one at Crevmoiltb. He w-;>s always in the vicinity when trouble occurred and in the present instance had Stolen £2 17s from McNeill's slum. He subsequently admitted the theft. The detective considered that “a little reformative treatment would do lies. the world of good." Mr Hannan said that Detective Young's remarks wer" uncalled for. and that during the pv-t months Ttoseoe had been drinking. The money had been returned before tinmatter was known to the police. Ihsroe’s brother-in-law was present, and lent employment at Hari TTnri r **- cased to go to. The Magistrate adjourned tin* east* for twelve mont l '-' Rosette to dime tin for sentence win*** called upon.Clarrett Colter was char-* wftli drunkenness ami with h"

shirt the nronertv ttf George F. Sinn*"” licensee of the Cltih Hotel. (Irevinor'i* Simeon stated tint Cotter had no authority to remove the shirt • from the premises. Cotter consented to a nr.- 1 * * ltition order being token out again- 1 him. and was cavi -ted anti e-darad come up for sentence when called npee Now that spring cleaning is the ord *r el' the day, we would draw 1 your attention to our new stock of linoleums, carpet runners, hearth rugs, squares anti hangings. These are decidedly well worth your inspection at Schroder art l Co’s.—Advt.

Mr T .K. V. Seddon, M.P., is expected to arrive at Crey mouth on Timi sday evening on a short visit to the electorate prior to the session. | The monthly meeting of the Westland ; Chamber of Commerce takes place at 7.;J(1 this evening at tin' County Chambers. A paper will lie read on ,Smith Westland. A general meeting ol the Koiterungi l.ime Kiln Syndicate is called lor Saturday next at 8 p.m. at the Public I lull! Kokatahi, to elect ollircrs and a’.rrangi* for the carrying on id' the venture. The share list will finally close at this meeting.,.

On Wednesday ot next week s*t 2.J8 Messrs- M. Houston ami Co., "ill sell by auction on the premises corner of Hampden and Hall streets in the estate of the late 11. •). S. Diodriehs, freehold section with commodious (j-roomod dwelling and all conveniences. See the splendid ranee in men’s smart felt hats at “H.R’s.” You can procure every make in tell hats Ironi us. including tlio IJoiisnliiu), Curru-K. Siets-in, !*ml liattershy. Note the prices, ihev'rc right. Smart felt hats Ills (id, 11s (id, 12s (id, fur felts 2ffs fid to 27s (id, velours 27s (id, Carrieks, -Borsalino and liattershy hats il'.ls (id at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. The West Coast Rugby I'liion will a view to ascertaining the prospects o! securing a sulliciently representative West Coast rep team to travel to Rlen lieiin and play I'or the Sedilon Shield decided to invite the Hokitika sub union to play a'Ditcman Shield matcl | at (Ireymnuth on Saturday next. ! m | names of Messrs O’DonnMl and Slier I lock were ordered to he submitted ti ' Hokitika Sub-union for tin- position i referee in the proposed Hillman Shielt 1 game.

I .overs of cards are reminded of the specie! euchre tournament which takes place at St Mart's C'Uih rooms to-mor-row (Wednesday! evening. The ladies in charge of the management have made special arrangements to make this particular function its enjoyable as possible. The prizes are sealed envelopes which is a guarantee of thier value. There are also prizes offered for a lucky table. The best of music has been secured for the dance, with the small charge of one shilling admission, and with a supper provided there “liould be a bumper attendance. Advt. .Mr G. A. Perry left for Christchurch this morning. To-morrow the Mayor of Hokitika is to be married at Durham SI ro«‘f, Methodist Church. Christchurch, to Miss I. 1,. I.aycock, till recently mistress on the stall’ of the District Higu School here. .Mr Seddon, M.P.. will he the groomsman at the ceremony. Prior ti leaving. Mr Perry was met by the Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Hank, lion 11. 1.. Michel, M.I.C. '■ viee-Chair-luan), conveyed the conjrratulatious ot the trustees to Mr Perry and extended good wishes for a very luippy future. A piece of plate was presented In the Trustees for Mrs Perry. About a month will lo spent on the honeymoon trip.

At a mootin'! of the New Zealand I’oxing Council on Saturday, the case of Frank O’Neil, who had been suspended by the Haukes Hay Centre for taclti months ifiout Ms; 21st. •'!

..Ilcyed it lifts) fouling »f his opponent itconsidered. O'Neill having appealed against the Centre’s action. The following resolution was agreed to: The Council is of the opinion that the .referee’s deeison. under the circumstances was fully justified, it is also ot the opinion that (UNeill has been sufficiently punished by-bis pecuniary losses and bis suspension for oven three month*.

Mr Albert Greenwood, tlio well known rnilwavmnn, of Greymouth, mot with a |i:iin lll 1 accident at his work yesterday. Mr Greenwood. alio is engaged as '*:irliontor at tl- wo k-hops, had not 10. tr liit'ii workino at lit phiniiifi machine vcstcrdav morning. whoii the mishap incurred. Tho knives of tho inaohino h.v some moans caino into oonlaot with t is loft hand, severing tho little linger ooni|)lotely. and very soft*roly lacerating the next linger. After first aid had I toon rendered by -Mr Pullen (foreman) Mr Clroonwood was taken to tho Clrey River Hospital, whore ho successlully nndorwont till operation. On enquiry hoi lip; made last evening, ho was reported t» ho doing very satisiaotorily.

Tho programme ot the Westland Racing Club to bo determined this week, will ho an advance on the previous year's programme. There will bo sixteen events for the two days, instead of fourteen as at last Christinas, and in addition to the proportionate increase, the added money generally will show an advance. Two hurdle races will bo included in the programme, ai d one race for apprentice riders only, in accordance with the lew racing :nle. On on oh day only one race per day may now be less than six furlongs. Hi point of value the present programme will he the liest endowed stakes list the (Tub has yet issued. 'ln accordance with the previous practice no race will lie less than 100 sovs, and as pro-,used to die owners hist season, the entrance fees will be reduced materially. Altogether the programme should he a very attractive one, and lioing the opening race meeting ol the season should help to draw very liberal outside patronage.

Working men’s apparel branded "11.li.” gives entire satisfaction in bard wear, that is why "H-IL” brand is the working men's friend. Here’s some values:—-Colonial flannels Ss C.d, knitted underpants Ks lid, woollen sox o s lid. sjtrong working shirts Ss fid and <).s (id, host denims Os I Id, tweed troU-MM-s 10s (id. at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. --Advt.

Schroder and Co. announce the arrival of a specially choice shipment of Spring Millinery at very reasonable prices impelling ont for Saturday nig! Advt.

Coughing is unnecessary with “N-\-/.()l..' r It touches the tickle and gives soothing relief. Is (id.