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Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1925, Page 2

Mr A. C". Reynolds, el Auckland (late of Hokitika) is at present a visitor in town, renewing old acquaintances.

The Legal Offices in Hokitika nill re open on Monday next. April 20th.— Advt.

The meeting of the Committee of the Westland A. and P. Association, called for Saturday, April 251 It. Will be held the day previous, oil Friday, tie *l4ll l . at 11.30 a.m.

Leather Bolting: Nothing gives more satisfaction than “Tufi'oid.” Strong, pliable, durable, easy running. Our is an ability to devise plots which hold Al. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Rew, Christchurch.—Advt.

Cases of infectious diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon last Alondny totalled U, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet lever. 7; tuberculosis, I : puerperal . .qilicaomia, 1 ; eclampsia, 1; infantile paralv us, 7. West Coast: Enteric fever, 1.

Mr W. Aloldriini S.AL. has received advice that he is to relieve Air Wyvern AYilson. Senior S.AI. at Christchurch, who is going on a month’s furlough. During Air Aleldriim’s absence from Greyniouth his duties will he attended to by Mr H. I’. Lowry, S.AI., Westport. Air Aleldrum leaves for Christchurch on Saturdav.

A correspondent kindly (supplies the following report:—On Easter Monday a combined Bible Class rally was held at Hokitika, over 100 Members in all being present. An energetic Committee served morning tea about ten o’clock which was much appreciated by all visitors after their journey in their respective trains. At 10.150 a service was held in the Church, Rev. T. A. Cuttle of Greymoutli opening the meeting, being followed by Air Dibbs (Tvurnara), and Mr A. R. Stone (Wellington'). The Rev. B. Hutson, of Hokitika gave a very inspiring address on

‘■What lie considered a Christian should he,” which in the visitors' minds was far too short. Mr Adams, of Ross, was unahle to take part in the church service owing to having heen delayed at Ross, but took a keen part in the afternoon sports. At .1.30 p.m. all adjourned to the Schoolroom for luncheon which showed much forethought on the part of the Hokitika friends. During the afternoon local members and visitors adjourned to the Square where several games were indulged in, everybody enjoying themselves immensely. Several also found their way to the beaches and cameras were put in! full action. One Oreymouth sporty ladv member had the misfortune .

sprain her ankle while partaking in the games and had to be assisted hom-a by her friends, but we all hope that she will soon ret over. At 4.4 ft p.m.. all returned to the School-room again and partook in a hasty tea before the visitors departed to their trains. The Rev. Hutson thanked all visitors from all parts, and Rev. T. A. Cuttle on behalf of the visitors thanked all Hokitika friends for their hospitality a' tile pains they had taken in preparing for the day, and stated that all are looking forward to Labour Day whe” we hope another rally will take place. ’ Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For coughs and colds, never fails. Ladies, call and see the world famous superior darner Darns sox. etc., v\ i v 1 a machine. Patersons will explain.— Advt.

Ford Car equal of Rolls-Royce so far as reliability of lubricating system is doncerned when " King Automatic Oiler is installed. Saves oil, prevents “sooted” plugs and carbons. R. P. M. Manning and C’o., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

The new coats have arrived, a great display at McKay’s —Advt. s New Autumn goods direct from the fashion centres of London and Paris and New York now on view. Call and see the new Paris model millinery, woolen costumes and cardigans. McGruer’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymoutli. —Advt.

Tho races at Greymouth take place on Saturday and at Reefton on Wednesday next.

The St. Alary's Art union for gold specimens will lie drawn in St. Mary's Club Rooms to-morrow (Friday) night at 8 o’clock. The public are cordially invited to be present. —A-uvt.

Air A. Green, the Co iniy Motor Inspector, will be in the Ross district tomorrow. for the purpose of examining drivers of motor cars and miner ev. a s in that locality.

To-night (Thursday) at the SoldierHall, weekly euchre; special prizes including tea set of 21 pieces for highest scorer, and eight other prizes. Supper and dance follow the cards. Admission Is (id—Advt.

The meeting of ijte V, cstlaucl Racing Club yesterday can hardly have turned out a financial success. The totalisator turnover was very little better than last year when the Club suffered a loss owing to having to postpone, and en-< countering the railway strike. As usual the Government portion of taxation is considerable, and amounts to £SOO 4s sd, made up as follows: Dividend tax. £282 2s-, totalisator duty. £l6-1 Is 0d • stakes tax £B3 10s; amusement tax £2O 10s Sd.

Just landed a large consignment of Johnathan and other choice apples; also 50 half-eases of peaches.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Drink Kortcgast Bros. Syphon Soda water for consistent good health. Obtainable at all leading hotels. Bing ’phone 92.—Advt.

First aid for coughs, cold, influenza, AYoods’ Great Peppermint Cure.