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Hokitika Guardian, 11 March 1930, Page 4

Miss Dora Strongman, the t cvR appointed Matron of the Westland Hospital is arriving by the express this evening and will take up her duties to-morrow morning.

Mr Kejloher, of Christchurch who is succeeding Mr H. W. Boyce as malinger of the Hokitika branch of Hallenstein Bros., Ltd., arrived on Saturday night and has taken over the duties. Air Boyce is proceeding to Wanganui.

Mahinapua Creek has now been improved greatly for boating, while a new landing is in course -of construction at Shanghai. The road to- Shanghai is also open so that it is for to arrange a round trip, part by boat and part by motor car.

The young folk are reminded of the meeting to be held in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock to consider the formation of a gymnastic class. The suggestion is to secure a capable instructor from Christchurch if sufficient inducement offers, and male and female classes will be formed as warranted, as well as youth and adult classes. Country entrants will he welcomed so as to make the presence of an instructor as useful as possible to the rising generation. 'j

Messrs W. Woddei and Co., Ltd., advise dated London, the 7th inst., as follows:—Danish (butter 164 s to 166 s (last week 172,5): New Zealand, (insulted, 148 s to 166 s (156 s to 160 s); New Zealand, salted, 133 sto 140 s < 143 sto 14(;s). Market.—Butter demand continues slow. New Zealand cheese, white, 83s to 84s (80s to 87s), New Zealand cheese, coloured, 83s to 34 s (85s to 80s); Canadian cheese, white, 94s to 98s (90s to 100 s); Canadian cheese, coloured, 91s to 98s (95s to 90s). Market quiet.

Tn thanking our numerous patrons for the very liberal patronage, we have much pleasure in advising one and all the opening out of our first shipment of Autumn goods comprising the latest in millinery, frocks, furs and coats. The display will be ready by this Saturday, Ist. day of .March. Inspection cordially invited. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

You arc invited to call in and ilisped the delightful Autumn showing of coats and millinery now being sold by .McKay and Son’s.—Advt.

Thu depression in the timber trade is mod serious as at present three large rirnis are now closed down.— Stuart and Chapman Ltd., Midland Sawmll Coy., and Kainieri-llokitika Sawmills Ltd.

Attention is directed to the important sale of first class furniture and effects to take place at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the residence of Mr W. T, Morpeth. At the close of the sale a valuable library comprising about 200 volumes will be sold.

An accident occurred at Bell Hill, whereby J. Tibbies, a sawmill worker, sustained injuries to bis shoulder. A jigger be was riding got out of control, and be was thrown off. • He was taken to the Grey Hospital, and later was able to return home after rec-eiv ing treatment.

Glasses in all shapes and sizes suitable for household and hotel use now in stock at the Economical Crockery shop. Prices right, see these ‘ to-day. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Captain MacGregor and Air-Mechan-ic McCarthy, who left Greymoiith in their Gipsy Moth plane on Sunday afternoon for Christchurch, did the journey in one hour forty minutes. Leaving, there at 4.20 p.m., they reached their destination at 6 o’clock. The route taken was that of the OUra Gorge, The flyers will return to Greymouth in a day or two.

Mr Austin McElwee sustained n severe injury to the right eye at Reefton on Saturday through being struck on the face by a cow’s horn. Tie was tying up the animal, a quiet one, when it three up its head, the butt end of its horn hitting him full in the eye. The result was that medical attention bad to b? obtained and three stitches inserted below the eye and two above it while the eye was also injured. It is hoped however, that the eye will not receive any permanent injury.

The condition of Miss Edna Williams, which, since her very severe injuries in the motor accident oil I'imakaiki Road, on Sunday week last, lmd remained most serious, took yes te-day a decided turn for the better, a M b :ho regained consciousness. Good 1 opes are now entertained of her complete recovery. The others injured in the accident who remain patients at the Grey Hospital, Miss Niven, and Mr M. Garth, are also making good progress, although the latter still requires to undergo an operation on account of the injury to his head.

The Denniston Miners’ Union at a meeting on Sunday decided to accept the terms of the settlement of their dispute which were agreed on a Greymouth by the representatives of the owners and miners on Friday. These +erms represent precisely those of which the Union has stood from the outset, namely the reinstatement of T'hisnne Driver Richards as head of a ■suift at the Denniston mine power bb”se. which post he had held when obliged by. Illness to cense work. The settlement of the dispute in this amicable manner has given general satisfaction to the workers engaged in the mining industry.

The death took place at Westland Hospital this morning of Mrs Mildred Stephens, wife of Mr Cyril Stephens of Rimu, from the after effects of peritonitis. Deceased was 29 years of age and was the youngest daughter of the late Mr H. C. J>. Gaylor, of Woodstock. She leaves a husband and family of six daughters, the eldest being 7 years of age and the youngest seven months, and three sisters (Mrs M. Keenan, of Woodstock, Mrs F. Keenan, of Rimu, and Mrs F. Winter, of Lower Kokatahi). Mr W. E. Gaylor is a cousin. Very general sympathy will be felt for the bereaved husband and family and relatives in toe sudden loss they have sustained.

The very latest patterns and styles for Easter Suits. Fit guaranteed. Inspect at McKay’s Men’s Department.— Advt.

Best fireproof Enamel Saucepans five in a set for 12s 6d per set; also first quality alumininium preserving pans at prices that cannot be beaten. Call and inspect these lines for yourselves at the Economical Crockery shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.