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Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1931, Page 4

Yarn-Us for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest flowers at shortest notice. —Advt.

Matters are now well in train for the combined race meeting at Greymouth next week. Special train connections from all parts of the Westland system are being provided at excursion fares, and tickets will be

extended to meet the convenience of visitors desirous of a longer holiday.

The Competitions social, always a pleasant evening for the competitors and their friends, will take place at tho Soldiers’ Hall to-nmrrow night, With the number of visitors coming from outside there should be a bumper attendance, There will be a special dance programme following the presentation of prize s and the serving of supper. All members of the Committee are desired to attend.

At ia meeting yesterday afternoon lady supporters of the Hokitika Bowling Club made arrangements for the annual social dance to be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on the night of Wednesday, June 3rd. (King’s Birthday). It was stated that all the arrangements were well in hand for this popular annual gathering.

Something new in fancy work at Addisons : —Cork mats, round and oval, also beads and thread for working same, canvas traced goods, embroidery and knitting wools, all at new prices. Advt.

Mother? 1 We have just one hundred pair of boy’s all wool navy shorts. Those are fully lined, with belt loop, and hip pocket attached. Sizes 6 to 16 At lowest cash prices. WH. Stop-forths.—-Advt.

On all tho great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy r? bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a n d gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, a'Ul discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress) .—Ad vt.

Body Builder! Give your child British Yeast-O-Cod Vitamine Tablets, which build up reserve of strength. V. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

An ideal water proof cape for golfers, light and easily carried, 7s Gd each at Yarrall’s, ReVell Street.—Advt.

A meeting ot the Old Girls Basket Rail ('In!) will lie held this evening at 7.3') o'clock at the residence of Mr 1). Stevenson, Hall Street. All players and intending players are requested to be present. Business important.— Advt.

Following representations, by Westport School Committee and an examination of the brick s: bools at Westport for earthquake damage, the Department has tome to the conclusion that the brick buildings are no longer safe for the housing of school children and has decided that they shall be demolished and that new buildings in timber, shall take their place.

On Sunday, while playing with a gun which he did not know was loaded, Chris Renwick. of Tiroroa, a lad 14 years of age. shot his younger brother, Raymond, in the foot. The bullet lodged and remained, in the bone. The injured lad was hastily brought into the Westport District Hospital. Accidents of this kind emphnsie s the necessity of great care being exercised by owners of guns in seeing that, after use, they are not left loaded.

A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mrs Bennett, Sale Street, on Saturday, when the friends and boarders met to farewell Mr W. Koch, who has been transferred to Nightcaps., The everting was spent with songs and games an*!! was kept going until midnight. During the everting Mr Tom Donovan iniado a presentation, on behalf of the boarders, of a handsome suit care. Mr Koch feelingly replied. At the close ’“For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and "Auld Lang Svne” were heartily sung by all present,

At a meeting of the Marlborough Hospital Board a lengthy discussion ensued on a motion to reduce the secretary’s salary from £8 16s Gd to £6 a week. On a division only two members supported the resolution. The secretary read ns follows a list giving the number on the office staff a nd the total salaries paid by other hospital boards of similar size to Marlborough. Whangarei Office staff 3, total salaries paid £740; Cook, 5, £978; Waipnwa, 3 £GBB IDs; Hawei-a, 5, £1061; Waira. rapa, 4, £1206; Nelson, 5, £1164; Bidler, 3, £591; Grey, 5. £704; Ashburton, 3, £950; Waitaki, 3, £569; Taranaki, 5, £1325; Timnru, 5, £1386; Thames, 1, £425; Marlborough, 2, £591.

At the Mag'strato’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, charged with assaulting Bahay Saratv, proprietress of the Cafe do Luxe, Boundary Street, on the night of May 10, and with using indecent language in a public place, 'Patrick Lnughlin Phelan pleaded not guilty, and was defended, by Mr J, Hannan. After hearing evidence the S.M. stated that the definition of the term "public place" had been considerably extended, but there wn s no mention of a shop or office, He upheld Mr Hannan's contention, that a restaurant could not be included, Apart from that, he was not quite satisfied that the language was Used by Phelan. There was only the evidence of Miss Saratv against him. In regard to the assault, it was quite clear that one had been committed, although pot of a serious nature, and there was sufficient evidence to convic-t Phelan of taking part in it. He would bo fined £l, with witnesses’ expenses £2 , Ills. The indecent language charge was dismissed.

An accident happened to a shooting party from Greymouth, which visited the Ikamntua district on Sunday, one of its members being mistaken for a deer, and severely wounded. The party comprised Messrs F. Boustridge, 11. Boustridge, and J. Hay ton, and had reached a place about live miles up the Rough River when the accident occurred, about 11 a,rn. The grey coat worn by Mr F. Boustridge was mistaken for a deer, and n shot wn s fired, the. bullet striking him in the buttocks inflicting a severe flesh wound. Mr 11. Boustridge proceeded to Ikamatua, but no telephone service wa9 available there, and it was necessary to go to Reefton by car, for Dr. Wicltcn. Meanwhile, a relief party set- out from Ikamatua and carried in the in* jurod man, the trip being difficult owing to the rough country. Mr Boustridge was conveyed to the Grey River Hospital, where an operation was performed. The injured man is 33 years of age, and a member of the firm of Boustridge and Hall, cordial manufacturers.

For better quality winter weight pyjamas at lowest cash prices, call at W. H. Stopfortlis—Advt.

Men! We have a limited number of men’s suits to clear. If you want a good soil at a line price it will pay you to inspect our range. W. H. Stopi'orths —Advt.

Boy’s all wool football jerseys assorted colours. W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt

Men! Our stock of winter overcoats include full range of navy blue .Melton coverts, heavy check-hack tweeds, in all the latest shades. Oil' special cash prices enables you to buy a high grade overcoat for the price o." a much inferior article. Inspection invited at W. IT. Stopforts.—Adyt.

“Nazol” gives instant relief in the most stubborn case* of coughs and colds. Keep a bottle always by you. Double size, 120 doses for 2s 6d; ordinary size, 60 do" a 3 for Is 6d..—Advt,

Special reductions are now offered in all men’s wear at McKays.—Advt. Weekly social St. Alary’s Club Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock. Admission Is.— Advt, In the recent Competitions Tdiss Thwhites’ pupils, out of sixteen sections in which they entered, were successful in gaining fourteen first 1 prizes and fourteen second prizes. The death took place at AYellington on Friday, of Airs Crumpton, wife of Air H. T. Crumpton, and well known in tennis and hockey circles. She acted as goalie for Reefton teams on various visits to Hokitika. The 10 per cent out is still unpopular; but the 15 per cent cut that Addisons are offering from to-day on all winter millinery is a popular move. So call early and secure a bargain.— Advt. The Governor-General yesterday sent from Auckland the following message to the Queen on the occasion of Her Afajesty’s birthday. "The Government and the people of New' Zealand, with whom we desire to associate ourselves, respectfully tenders to Your Afajesty warm congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of Your Alajesty’s birthday,"