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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1931, Page 4

The Plunket Committee meeting arranged for Friday at 7 p.m. has been indefinitely postponed.

The annual meeting) of the Kiwi Football (Huh will take place in Kellers .Sample Hoorn this evening ui 7.39 o’clock. A full attendance of members is desired.

The nominations for the official positions ou the Westland Acclimatisation Society close with the Secretary tonigli. The annual meeting of tbe Society is fixed for next Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, the retiring committee meeting as usual at 7.30 o’clock.

In connection with the Floral Dcnartinent opened A. W. A arrall wishes to announce that he is prepared to make up every description of Flora! work. Funeral orders executed at shortest notice, wreaths, crosses etc. Prices moderate.—A<l vt.

As ;t result of a dispute in Tuam Street, Christchurch on Alonday night. Frederick StruMa Huy. a labourer, lies in the Christchurch Hospital with head injuries, ft is stated that the injuries were caused when another man hit Guy with a bottle. Thorn wore several men present. it is alleged, and an altercation arose between Jim two men. The police have the mutter in hand. Guy’s condition, is not serious.

The Christchurch Bowling Centre’s Easter rinks tournament was won on the Christchurch Club’s green on Tuesday by tbe* Christchurch rink, consisting of *S C. Dixon. T AYoolf. It. A. Barnsdale, and Dr. *T. I). ALirks (skip), West End (Timaru), G. Blackham. E. Lowry. T. Currie, and *T. Moyes (skip) bTng runners-up. The Runanga team skipped by Leach had seven wins and got into the finals, being beaten by Afarks bv 19 to 10.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases renorted in the Canterbury Health District for the week ended noon on ATouday totalled L ; from the West Const- Health District no cases were notified. The cases in the Canterbury district were Scarlet fever, 5; diphtheria. 7; tuberculosis, 8; puerperal sepsis, 1 : optbalmia neonatorum, 1; hydatids, 1. There were three deaths notified in the Canterbury district, tuberculosis, 2; hydatids. 1.

During tile recent visit to Hokitika of Aliss Stops, vol. organiser of the AVomen’s Institutes in N.Z. a. meeting was held in Knitorangi to form a branch. The I'nPmving were elected to the committee—President. Airs Selwyn Havill; vice-Prcsident. Airs AT. Harcourt; Treasurer, Aliss C. Alichel; Secretary. Aliss Cocks. Airs AV. Jones, and Airs AV. Jamieson. It was decided to hold the monthly meetings in the Koiterangi Hall at 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday ol the mouth. I lie membership to date stands at 22.

At the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr \Y. Meldrum, S.M., Hugh Richard Pliiininter, alias Philister, alias T\cl]\, was charged that on April 6th he was in eliurge ol a car in Hilton Stio-.’t, Blackball, while in an intoxicated condition. Defendant stated that he would like to take out a prohibition order, and the S.M. said he could apply for it. Jn convicting Phiniister, M' r Meldrum emphasised the great danger caused to other drivers on Hie mad. He was taking into consideration the fact that defendant had b e en convicted before for a similar offence, being fined CIO. and having his license cancelled for one year, and he would now be fined £■>, with 2s fid witness’s expenses. and his license would he cancelled permanently.

The Economical Crockery Shop offers you special bargains in all sizes of glasses for household and hotel use, also plain white bread and butter plates pudding plates and dinner plates. Call and inspect these bargains. You can be cure they are the cheapest in town.— p Stephens, Proprietress.—A dvr,

The annual meeting of delegates of Westland Rugby KuMTiion will he held at Keller’s dooms on .Monday next, at 8 p.m. Last year's executive meet the same night at 7.30 o’clock.

Owing to the death of Dr Hopkins, .loiioiaiV Surgeon of the W eshland Racing did), the special meeting called for this (, Thursday j evening at 5 o’clock, has been postponed until Triday oi next weeK, .'iprii 1 < tli.

A serious accident took place on Monday outside Seddunville, by which a. young man, Leslie Maloney, aged about IP years, sustained a lractured skull. It is understood that .Maloney was crossing a wire spring bridge over a ravine, when the wire gave way, and lie was precipitated into the deep gully. He was quickly taken to the Roller Hospital, where he now lies in a critical condition.

Rood entries have been received for tb«. Hokitika Cycling Club Sports <m (ass Square on Saturday. About 3U Coast riders will be competing, including H. Turtill, N.Z. 1 mile ehampiou and 2 miles South Island champion. 'The children will be generously catered for, also stopping competition, ladies bicycle race, etc. A good day » sport is assured with the very reasonable admission of Admits Is and Children free;

The death took place this iiioritihg after a short ill news at Ids residence, Lord Street, (ii'eyniOuLSi, of Mr William John I‘l'illips, ttged 53 years Deceased, who was nil only (1 ‘ Mr and Mrs William Phillips, biife ol Reefton, was a native ol Cromwell, Otago, and bad for the pa«t ten yeais been employed as a railway surfaceman. He is survived by bis wife, t"0 daughters and a son.

Advice has been received by the Westland Acclimatisation Society that Sir Douglas Hal! of Kuglaml. stalking in the South Westland deer area! has secured a splendid fifteen pointer, also other beads. The message, adds that the sport is excellent, and stalking is being continued. The party is visiting New Zealand especially for the stalking having learned of th c hue heads in South Westland from Lord Latymer who wrote a special article to “Blackwoods” on the subject, and purposes himself returning to New Zealand again for further stalking.

About one hundred applications for the holding of art unions for all sorts of purposes have been lodged with Department of Internal Affairs. The whole question of art unions will be reveiwed /next- December, according to a statement last night by the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon.. P. A. de la PerrelleD Mr Perrelle said that sanction had been given for the holdincr of about three more art unions, tilt 1 Inst of which would be for the purposes of cancer research. That one would be current in December, and in the meantime no more application? would be granted.

Mattress ticks made up ready f f) r filling. Single bed from 9/6, double bed from 12/-. Kapoc mattresses, single bed from 29/6, 3-bed from 38/6, double bed from 48/6, also double ticking 2/6 per yard at Frank Bade’s. Advt.

Big reductions in Jam Jars and Preserving Pans at the Economic Crockery Shop Sale, lib jar s 1/11 1 dozen 21b jars 2/11 1-dozen. 1 qt. jars 3/11 i,-dozen, 2 qt. jars 5/11 4-dozen Call to-day and inspect.—P. Stephens, Proprietress. Ad vt.

\ few drop*, of "Nazol” on vour hand nercl-.ef every morning will protect you from colds ah day. Take this seienti tic precaution right throughout the winter. Economical double size contains MO doses for 2s fid.— Adv*..

Uuard against colds. Keep a oottl6 of NAZOE ever handy. A scientific common sense remedy. Gives speedy relief. New double size contains 120 full doses for 2s fid.—Advt.

Special Easter holiday trips arranged to Lakes. Moderate charges. For a tixi, day or night- ring ’phone 176. Thus Moore, Park Street.—Advt.

Addisons have opened tip to-day ladies velour, tweed and face cloth coats, in the newest shades and styles. Call and inspect. —Advt.

Schroder and Co. are now showing the latest in Millinery, Frocks, Coats, and Jumper Blouses, for the Easter holidays at prices that will be within the reach of all. Early inspection is cordially invited.—Advt.

It will pay you to visit Schroder’s Emporium where the latest creations can he selected at most model ate prices. Not only in Millinery, Frocks. Furs, but also in Carpets. Linoleums and men’s wear. Early inspection invited. Advt.

“Beauiy that comes from health has a gentle quality.” Pimples and coarse skin are caused bv indigestion. To restore the skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

For that irritating flatulence aftei eating, try X-AX Mixture, X-AN fresh, ens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the blood and restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W E. Williams, Chem-ist.-—Advt.

The Kumarn Sports Clubs gathering is taking place' at Kumarn. (to-day.

.Messrs M. Houston and Co. wish to notify the public that they have jusfc $ lauded 30 cases of choice apple*. Forty pound cases at 6s 6d per case.- Ad' K

Owing to the death of Dr A. Hopkins, one of the Club’s members, the annual general meeting of the H°ki- * tika Golf Club "ill he positioned until Wednesday evening the loth inst.

'There was a large gathering at the Kumara Sports Club ball m the Memorial Hall, Kumara, last night, a vorv successful function resulting, .those present spending a .very enjoj■thle night in spite of the me en weather.