THOUCHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 July 1923, Page 2

THOUCHTS FOR THE TIMES.

AfTKR the Game. When the hard gruelling contest is ended, And the air is full ct the cries Of the moo in the stand who beat the glad hand As the judges award you the prize. While you push out your chest proud and peppy In the glow of the -pot-light's glare--If they know every play that you made, would they sa_v “He won—and he won en the square?”

For four days only AY. H. Stopforth is offering a splendid lino of Gent s IG-rib Umbrellas at 12- 9d.—Advt.

In another column appears un ndvertiement itf connection with the drawing of the Art Union in aid of the Kumara Memorial Hull.

A reminder is given of the Orchestral Concert in the Town Hall to-night nt 8 o'clock. The programme is a

pleasing ono and comprises selections by the Orchestra of 11 players, and other musical items that will give pleasure. Admission is the nominal one of one shilling.

The order of services in St. Alarys parish for Sunday July Bth. will be: Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 n.lll. 1 p.m. I’ ol ' Sunday, July loth., the services will be Hokitika 8 n.m.. 7 p.m.; Kokit.ahi 10 a.m. For Sunday July 22nd—Kanieri 8.30 a.m.; Hokitika 10 a.in. and / p.m.

The Greymouth Trotting Club last night, decided to increase the stakes for its October meeting to £1955. The programme drafted is similar to that of last spring meeting, but the club is confident that cn this occasion there will be increased patronage from both owners and public.

Captain Charles McPherson tendered his resignation at last night's meeting of the Greymouth Harbour Board. 1 lie matter was referred to tile Finance Committee. Captain McPherson has been in the board's employ for -15 years. The ouelire and dance held at St. Alary’s Club Rooms on Monday evening was again well attended. Ihe prize winners were Mrs 11. Fitzgerald Mrs A. Sumner, and Mrs Al. Hnnrahan and the gents winner-, Messrs 11. Kei toga si. W. Goodfellow and Jus. Duncan. The lucky table prizes were presented to .Miss Riehford, Ales-r.s Conning, Roberts and AY. Goodfellow. Ihe dance which was kept going until midnight was well attended.

At the County Council meeting yesterday a semi-private letter to the County Clerk was partly read, ill which an officer made a refereme tn the representatives of the riding. To this Air Jeffries took exception, but the Cinirniai! stated the letter should be held over anil after the Councillor slated that he entered, a protest at an officer of the Council making such a reference which he considered a great impertinence, and that he. would know how to act in tho future. The matter then dropped.

At a meeting of the Committee d the West Coast Rugby Union held last evening it, was decided that West ( cast nominees for the Eolith Island team be wired t.o N.X. Union the .Monday niter the conclusion 01 the return match with Duller on 21-t. July. It was resolved to ask Hokitika Sub-Division to play a return match with Grey on Saturday 21st. July, at Greymouth. It was decided that the selectors ] irk a team to represent. Coast in a return match with Duller after the game next Saturday. It, was resolved that. G. McKay be appointed captain cf the Coast ropiesentativu team to play Duller next Saturday. The price of midmission was fixed at gents Is Gd. ladies Is. A letter was received from Westland Sub- > nion in reference to having one selector for each of the Suit-Unions and one from Greymouth. to select the Coast tvpie-011 1 ativc team-, and it was decided to reply that the matter of altering the Committee, ps at. present constituted, Will have tu he left over until next season, as this season’s Selection Committee had been permanently formed.

It will pay you to visit Schroder and Co’s great sale now oil —reductions ill every department. Space will not permit of price-list being quoted, but we can assort* you that c! 1 lines -object, to the fn-hiou, are reduced without regard t.. cost. For cash only. An early visit will amply repay you. Sd ruder and Cn. —Advt. Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure. Ft r influenza, take Tin- mingout 10! resiling aroma arising 1 ron 1 “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help suds oniv further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.—L. Gooch, agent for “NO-RUBBING.”