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Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1926, Page 2

The date of the T\iin<ara Medical Association’s annual ball lias been altered from A fay 28th.. and "ill now bo bold on Friday. Juno 4th.—Advt.

A complete list of nurses and midwives registered under the Nurses and Mid'vivcs’ Registration Act is published in last week’s Gazette.

The Railway Department proposes running a special train to Oreymouth for the. Argyll Hand concert oil May 12th. leaving Ross about 4.50 p.m. and Hokitika about 0 p.m.

The declaration of the elections in respect to (he nominations taken yesterday by'the County Council appear in this issue, as also tlie particulars of the polling booths for the election to bo bold next Wednesday for three councillors for the Central Riding of the Westland County.

“Tt’s quite a thriving industry,” said Mr .1. IS. Barton, S.M.. at the ITnwera Court oil Wednesday, when a professional witness, who said be specialised in investigating motor collision cases for insurance companies, stated that be bad dealt with an average of one hundred collision cases in Auckland each month since last Christmas.

The St. Mary’s weekly euchre tournament and dance will bo bold tlii> evening a.t S o’clock sharp. The prize. l on this occasion will he:—First, at aluminium kitchen set; seeond ( a china tea set (21-piece) ; third, a set of jugs fourth, half dozen cups and saucers. Supper provided after the euchre. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Hoard advises that- the following prices cue being offered on 30tb. April: Canterbury: Wethers, ofi-under, (ijd; 57-G-llb. s.\d. Ewes: uiider-481b. 3’d ; 48-01 lbs. 3gd. Prime woolly lambs: 36-undcr. 9}d: 37-1211). Slid; 43-5011). "3d. Second quality lambs: 30-nnder BJd ; over 30 lbs. 75(1.

All preparations are now practically completed for the complimentary social to Air and Airs Seddon at- the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow night. There will be a working bee of the committee at the ball tills evening to arrange matters finally. Tile doors will open at 8 o’clock to-morrow night, and dancing will commence at 8.30. During the evening there will be several vocal and instrumental items, and also a special entertainment by tho wireless. Considerable patronage from the country districts is anticipated.

The HOll AV. J. Geihlis, AI.L.C., a very old and well-known figure in New Zealand journalism, died on Saturday night at the age of sixty-live states a Press Association message from Napier. Deceased was for many years niaul.igiiig director of the “New Zealand Times” and the “Napier Daily Telegraph,” and formerly part proprietor of the “New Zealand Observer.” Deceased was one of a party of New Zealand editors who mnde a tour of France during the war. He had been a member of the Legislative Council for about eight years, having been reappointed last year 011 the expiration of his previous term.

“If you .searched the city with a curry-comb, you would not find a man less likely to use this kind of language than my client,” declared Afr C. A. L. Treadwell, who appeared in the "Wellington Afagistrate’s Court for an old man, charged with using obscene language in the Tvarori Cemetery. “That’s all very well,” replied Air J. G. T;. Hewitt, S.AL, “hut you can’t always go by appearances. Now, you wouldn’t think that I swore sometimes, hut—.” The remainder of the sentence was lost in the laughter which went round the Court.

Tho (lontti took place on Saturday evening at Cliristehurcli, at lii.s residence, Bealev Avenue, of Mr Thomas O’Neill, formerly a well-known and respected resident of Rimu, wiliere lie resided for more than forty years, prior to liis removal a couple of years ago to Cliristehurcli. Deceased, who was 72 years of age, was a native of County Kerry Ireland, and came to the Constat the age of 19 years. He was a brother of Mr Patrick O’Neill, Borough Foreman, of Greymouth, and Mrs Sullivan, of Hokitika, is a sister. He is also survived by a widow (a member of the Spence family, late of Rimn) and a family of ten, eight sons and two daughters, nearly all of whom are grown up.

An accident occurred on the road at Dobson last evening about 7.30 o’clock, Mr John Run no, being hurt by a motor car, but not to the extent, apparently that he might have been in the circumstances. Mr H. Carter was motoring to Greymouth to attend the Power Hoard meeting and was crossing the small bridge near the Power House, when Mr Ruane was encountered. He loomed up suddenly in front of the car, which, fortunately .was travelling slowly at the time, but it was too late to avoid a collision. One of the front wheels ran over him whereupon the car. was brought to a standstill, and M.r Carter extricated the injured man from beneath the vehicle, and atonce conveyed him to the Grey River Hospital. Mr Ruane, who is 60 years of age, sustained an injury to his right leg, but the exact nature of it was not ascertained last night, when he was reported to be doing satisfactorily, except that the injury was a painful one. The injured memlier will be X-rayed this morning to ascertain if there is a fracture.

Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. You can get them for 3s 6d and 4s 6d a pair' for Cash at Schroder and Co., where you can also get Grey Silk hose 2s 9<l per pair. Ring up Phone 121. s.—Advt.

Now landed, 250 eases of choice apples, various varieties, including Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, Jonathans, Washingtons, Ripstones,, etc., 50 half-cases of Winter Cole pears, with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Coy. Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt. Children 'like Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe and certain remedy for worms.— Advt.

Addison’s are now showing a full range of men’s pyjamas, in all shapes and designs. Colours fast.—Advt.

The Bank of New Zealand, Hokitika arc inviting tenders for the purchase and remvoal of the residence buildings and outbuildings at the corner of Brittau and Stafford Streets. Tenders close on May loth.

A collision between a motor lorry and a boy on a bicycle occurred in Alackay Street, Oreymouth, yesterday afternoon. The cyclist was proceeding in the direction of the railway station when the lorry emerged from Ashby Berg and C’o’s store, striking the bicycle broadside on. The rider was thrown to the ground but escaped serious injury. The bicycle was badly damaged, but the lorry was unharmed.

There is to be a quick sale at bargain prices of the crockery, fancy goods, toys and nick-nacks at AleIntosh’s Sweets Store, next the Princess Theatre. All goods are to bo cleared at bed-rock prices to make room for the remodelling of the shop. A quick silo is essential anil the goods will bo cleared at bargain prices. Earlv callers will secure the bargains.

Air L. H. Alorel. one of the candidates for County honors in connection with the forthcoming election in the Central Riding, lias an address in this issue to the electors, inviting support at the poll 011 the 12th. inst. Air Arorcl is a well-known settler of the district, .and has done useful community service in the past, lie was a member of the County Council formerly, anil has been also a member of the Hospital Board and Power Board. He lias thus bad considerable experience in local government administration, and should if elected prove a very useful member of the local Inidy.

Now that the Dunedin Exhibition has closed, and most visitors have returned home to tlieir various districts, it is to be exj>ccted they will be more inclined to devote tlieir time to matters of local interest. That is why there should be a large attendance at the Annual Cbysantliemum Show, which is being held on Wednesday, Afav 12th, at the Soldiers’ Halil Another reason for expecting liberal patronage is because the proceeds are to be given to tho All Saints Church Committee, to assist tlieir general account, in paying off the balance due on the Hostel Building Loan, for which they are responsible. so it is to be Imped that all parish workers, as welt as those who are interested in an institution of its kind in the town, will use tlieir best endeavours to help so worthy an object.

A cold in the bead can be quickly relieved by “Nazol.” No cold is Nazolproof; 00 (loses Is od.—Advt.

Glad singing housewives confront us at every turn, thanks to “No-Rubbing Laundry Help,” the absolver of washboard si ave ry. —-A dv t.

Factory Owners: A T ou ran depend 01 the quality of “ Tuffoid ” Belting un acr the most severe conditions of ser vice. Yet our quotes for same wil: agreeably surprise you. R. P. M, Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Special bargain event. Surplus stock sale at AlcCruer’s begins on Saturday May Ist. Great clearance of accumulated and overbought- stocks at- bedrock sale prices. Every department participating. See our windows and rrrasp this opportunity at greatly reduced prices. AfcGruer’s, the leading drapers, Hokitika and Grey month".— Advt. At the first sign of influenza lake “ Nazol ” —a simple, safe, speedy and sure specific. Penetrating and gernir killing; Is Gd for 00 doses.—Advt.