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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1928, Page 2

The question of the: retention of daylight saving will he a special bone of contention when Parliament assembles again. The subject has been much canvassed from various points. One of the most interesting and important is certainly that of the child welfare. Recently the director of the school hygiene division oif the Department of Health invited school medical officers throughout the Dominions to state briefly what effect, if any. summer time has had on the health and general welfare of the children in their respective districts. “The effect lias been neither detrimental nor otherwise,” says one medical officer in Auckland. Another writes: “As far as T have observed, the change has had no appreciable effect on the health and welfare of the children in my district.” “In general, the children appear to have benefited, especially small children in the primers',” reported the Hawke’s Bay officer. The change was “of great benefit to all concerned,” reported Wanganui, and the Taranaki officer holies that “this health-giving measure” wall Ive made permanent. The Otago officer was “not able to make any observations.” and in Southland “no special effect” was noticed, but “the parents say the children were tired during the observance of summer time because they c-ould not get to lied early.” Tn a report presented to the Wellington Education Board it was stated that there had been a very gratifying increase in the regularity of attendance a-t the schools, and in the opinion of many head teachers this was due to an improvement- in the general health of the children, consequent upon the introduction of daylight saving. On the whole this must be regarded as a favourable general report,

The Harilinri Show Committee insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

The Peerless Pictures will screen at Kol.atalii on Thursday the “Overland Limited,” also gazette, fables, and comedy.—Advt.

The 54tli annual meeting of the shareholders of Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd. will bo held on Wednesday next at 5

All those interested in the formation oj' a Men’s Hockey Club are requested to meet at lmlf-past seven sharp on Thursday evening at Kellers’ Sample Booms, AY eld' Street.—Advi. St. Mary’s weekly euchre took placo last evening and there was a very fair attendance. Tile following are the successful competitors : —Mrs -Morgan first, Mr A'. Hall second, Mrs A. Sunnier third, Mr G. Davidson fourth. Supper was served at the conclusion of cards.

A total eclipse of the moon will occur on the night of Sunday, June 3, continuing into the early morning. The phases and times are as follows:—3rd. 8.35 p.m., moon enters penumbra ; 9.48 p.m., moon enters umbra (.shadow proper); 11. l p.m., total phase begins; 4th, 12.18 a.m., total phase ends; 1.32 a.m., moon leaves umbra ; 2.45 a.m., moon leaves penumbra.

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will be continued next Thursday. May 24tli in the Soldiers’ Mali at 8 o'clock. First prize, double-bed arl silk qiiiilt ; second prize. three-quarter-bed art silk quilt; third prize, half-dozen pillow slips and half-dozen tea towels; fourth prize, hall-dozeii coloured tea towels. Admission 2s. Supper.—Advt.

The following are the notifications of infectious diseases for the past week:—AYest Coast: Scarlet lever, 2: diphtheria. 4 ; tuberculosis, I. Canterbury: Scarlet fever, ! I : diphtheria. 1 ; enteric lever, 3; tuberculosis. 8; pneumonia. 3: pneumonic influenza, 1 ; puerperal sepsis, I : erysipelas, I : infantile paralysis, 1. Total, 70. There was one death in Canterbury from tuben ulosis.

The Inaiigahua "Times” states: “We understand that the Greymouth Trotting Club are lodging a vigorous protest against the Heefton Jockey Club’s application for .fan. 4th. and sth. 192!), as the dates of its Midsummer Meeting, whirl) the Greyiuoilth Trotting Club arc claiming. The question of dates at Christmas and tile New Year has heroine a burning one with all AA’ost Coast sporting clubs, and unless something is done in the way of a conference between the Clubs, tins, will always be the ease.’ 1

"There are three things which are greatly needed to-day.” said the Rev. 11. Gardner Miller, when speaking at the annual tea of the Y.M.C.-A., Christchurch. oil .Monday night. "They are (1) social justice. racial friendship, and (3) a warless world.” To get these things, he said, a race ol men was needed who were fit, morally, physically, and mentally lit. This was the class of men the Y.M.C.A. were endeavouring to turn out. A nation’s greatness was to lie measured not in terms of wealth and poverty, hut in the fitness of its youth. There was a great need at the present time lor the type of manhood the Y.M.C.A. was turning out.

Some twenty-five members of the I’olieo Force in the Invercargill district met at the Centra! Police Station on Wednesday evening to hid farewell to Constable Austin, who has been transferred from the position ol assistant district clerk to the charge of the district office in Greymouth. Constable Austin has been .stationed in Invercargill for the past twelve years. Ho was the recipient of several valuable presents, including a dinner-set. a clock, and a pocket-hook, the presentation being made by Senior-Sergeant Fox. Sergeant Henderson, DetectiveSergeant Hewitt and several other speakers referred eulogistienlly to Constable Austin, who suitably replied.

A pretty wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, yesterday, the contracting parties being Thomas ,third son of Mrs and the Into Mr T. Caldwell, Cobden. and Alice Ellen, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr J. Watson, Albert Street, the ceremony being performed by Archdeacon Carr. The bride, who entered the church 011 the arm of her grandfather. Mr If. Rotlnvell, wore a dress of white crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lace. She wore a veil and wreath of orange' blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids were Misses Gladys Watson (sister of the bride) and Jean. Caldwell (sister of the bridegroom). The former wore a frock of blue Taffeta, trimmed with gold lace, and a pink georgette mob cap. She also carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums, while the latter wore mauve crepe tie chine, and a georgette mob cap, and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. The flower girls were little Misses Natalie Ro-tli well and Joyce Blocksage (cousins of the bride, and bridegroom, respectively), the former wearing pink crepe do chine, and the latter blue georgette, with mol) caps. Mr Eric Kitcliinghain was best man and Mr George Ou Id wcil groomsman.

Latest 2s 6d novels:—“l 110 Buster (William Patterson White); “The Square Emerald,” “The YellowSnake,” “The Northing Tramp” (F.dgar Wallace) : “The Marriage of Anne” (Concordia Merrct) ; “Desert Thoroughbred” (Jackson Gregory); “Wynne of Windwliistle,” “The Planter of the Tree” (Ruhv Ayres); “Sisters” (Kathleen Norris), “Midsummer Day” (Grace Richmond); “Bonanzar” (William McLeod Raine); “.Arad Marriage” (George Gibbs); “The Pursuit of Pamela” 'Louise Jordan Alibi): “Bevil Granville’s Handicap” (Joseph blocking!. TnrraM’s Novelty Depot 1 -. —Advt.

Latest 3s 6d novels—“ The Saving Clause” (Sapper) : “The Feathered Serpent,” “Terror Keep” (Edgar Wallace) : “The Maid of Isles” (Anne Swan); “This Freedom’’ (A. S. AT. Hutchison) ; “Afr Anthony” (Oliver Sandys); “The Prince and Betty” (P. G. AVodehouse); “Golden Journey” “Under the Orange Tree” (Kathleen Rhodes) ; “Ailsa” (F. E. Alills Young). Yarrnll’s Novelty Depot, Rovell St.— Advt.

New shipments just opened from London to-day of ladies’ water-proof rubber coats with hats to match, fancy snake .and lizard designs; Coats 15s 6d, hats to ma-tcli 6s 9d. Fancy designs with piped edges: Coats 22s 6d, hats to match 8s 6d. Coloured art silk coats 22s 6d, hats to match 8s 6d. Fancy pattern art silk coats 28s 6d, hats to match 10s 6d. See our windowdisplay.—AloKay’s.—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure First aid for cqughs, colds, influenza.

Good value in men’s tweed and covert coats. Addisons.—Advt.

The Bowling Club’s annual social dance has been sot down as the holiday fixture on Alondnv; .Tune 4th, The usual complete arrangements are being made.

W© have appointed Air A. S. Eobertson as our official travelling representative for "Westland. All correspondence should be addressed direct to us at Grey mouth—Harley and Co. Ltd. House Furnishers, Greymoutli.—Advt.

A meeting of ladies willing to assist in connection with the Bowling Club’s social dance will be held in the pavilion on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. —Advt.

The grand ball in aid of the Kaniei i School takes place this (Wednesday) evening in the Public Hall, Kanieri. Good music and supper provided, while the floor will be in perfect order.

In view of the coming general election the preparation of the Parliamentary Electoral Poll is being pushed on in readiness, and a number of enrolments are being received b.v the Returning Officer. It is stated in other centres that enrolments are being made more frequently than formerly, in view of the Act which came into force at the beginning of the year, stipulating that only four months are allowed before enrolment .must bo made alter a change of address.

The announcement of .Mrs T. E. Taylor’s candidature ns the United Party’s nominee for Christchurch North created the greatest interest in the city, states the “Lyttelton Times.” Her chances of election were freely discussed, and it was generally agreed that her entry had created a most interesting situation. Her .supporters contend that she will receive most of the support that was given her Into husband when lie was member for tho North seat, and that the women’s vote alone should put her in. Tin’s is entirely apart from any ability which Airs Taylor may possess ns a speaker and campaigner, in which, direction sho is an unknown quantity to the general body of tlie electors. Reform supporters are frankly dismayed over the prospect of a three-cornered contest.. They claim that, in such a fight the prospects i'll" the Labour candidate must be improved, and that, the “intrusion” of Airs Taylor will practically present the seat to the Labour nominee. The .Mayor (the llev. J. K. Archer) is practically terl ain to ho Labour's choice, and it is known that Air Archer is very keen 10 have another try at the constituency. The Labour Party representatives are naturally watching the situation with interest. They believe that Air Archer would put up a close light with Mr Holland in a straight out contest, because the Government has lost ground since the 1925. election. In a triangular contest, however, they profess to believe that the result is a foregone conclusion, provided that the women’s vote is nut plumped for Airs Tnvlor.

Ask to see our sj>ccial line in ladies’ heavy woollen cardigans. Smart stripes. Price 13s (id at Addisons.— Advt.

The now Gabardine- Raincoat, oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a fine range of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt.

Just opened direct from the manufacturers a full range of shades in ladies’ silk and wool hose at 3s lid, 4s Gd and 4s 9d, also all wool cashmere at 2s Gd per pair. Large variety of ladies and children’s cardigans an<t jumpers. Schroder and Co.—Advt.