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Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1932, Page 5

In the hockey match at Kokatahi on Wednesday, the goal for Kokatahi was scored by Miss Little. Tlie Kokntani Football Club will hold a ball in the Public Hall Ivekatahi on Wednesday Juy 27th. The Methodist Service at Humphreys will be conducted next Sunday at 2.30, the preacher being the Rev. C. O. Hailwood. Successful at the recent Westland Competitions Society’s festival are advised that they may receive their pripe money at the County Office. The position in the coal mining dispute shows no alteration at present, neither side, having apparently moved. Neither the owners nor the workers have come together in any district, and the position therefore remains the isatfte. Until the parties come together in conference, there appears no chance of the impasse being altered,

Next Wednesday evening li dance will be held by the Hokitika Operatic Society In the ‘AH Saints’ Hall. Tlie proceeds are towards helping the society to produce “Merrie England” later in the year, an attraction that will prove popular, while the proceeds of the production are to bo devoted to the relief of unemployment in Hokitika.

The resignation of Mr A. J. Wickes, (formerly of Greymoutli), headmaster of the Waltham School, who is retiring on superannuation after 40 yearn and six months of service, wa,s accepted with regret by the School Committee at its last meeting. A motion was carried recording the committee’s appreciation of. Mr Wickeg’ services and wishing him happiness in hits retirement. ■ ‘ 1

Despite a reduction of £3OO in expenditure, a toss on the year’s working of £684 12s shown by tie balance-sheet, states the annual report of the Canterbury Aero Chib. The genera! reserve had to be drawn on to the extent of £268 17s 2d. The deficit is attributed to a falling off in subscriptions and instruction fees and to a reduction of £2OO in Government subsidies.

The wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church, Greymouth, yesterday morning of Dorothy, third daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr J. Sheppard, Greymouth, to Ross, son of Mr and Mrs T. Harries, Archdeacon J. A,. Jermyn officiated. Miss Clare Sheppard, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid’, while Ml- A. Gordon carried out the duties of best man, After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother, Later Mr and Mrs Ross Harries left by the express for Christchurch, ep route to the North Island,

A flag flown at the school of the Good Shepherd Parish, Mount Eden, was saved from the Uuer Titanic, which sank in the Atlantic Ocean 20' years ago, after striking ap iceberg, on her maiden voyage. The flag was given to Father M. Murphy by Mr Martin Connell', who was a quartermaster on board the vessel, The flag Is an Irish one, and Mr Conned, who died in Auckland about two years ago, decided to save it when the Titanic was sinking. He was in charge of the looker room and had no difficulty in securing the flag. IHe jumped into the sea, and, when he ■was.picked up, he was still holding the flag,

Safety first. Remedy colds promptly and efficiently—they might develop into more serious chest and lung complaints. Use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Brakes up the worst cough or cold. Sold everywhere Is 6d, 2s 6d and 4s 6d.—Advt.

Cease being a bugbear to your friends. Get rid of yo«r coughs and colds now by getting your bottle of Cherimal (double strength) Cough Balsam from Messrs Gooch and Co’s store without delay. At two shillings onl sixpence per bottle it very soon drives away a cold. —Advt.

Secure one of our popular Saturday parcels for 2s 3d which contains 1 writing pad, 1 packet of envelopes, 1 pen holder, 3 white and gold .saucers, 1 packed greased cake papers, 1 crystal butter distil 1 crystal jam dish.— Economical Crockery Shop, P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt. We are havine a wonderful time with our new season’s millinery it is recognised to be the finest display in town at most reasonable prices. If you have not already called, please do so now, as Schroder and Co. have marked all goods in plain figures to meet the times at almost invisible profit—Advt. Science says “Breathe your cold away.” You can by inhaling “Nazol” —tile commonsense scientific remedy Poweiful and penetrating. Treats such ailments at the root of the trouble. 60 doses for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s fis.—A'dvt

Mi- E. L. Leech, grocer and provision ’merchant notifies a fresh price list for to-day. The New South Wales election results will be put on the air by 2 FC to-morrow evening from 9.30 N.Z. time till 2.30 a.m. on Sunday. The Gael has been undergoing the annual inspection during the week and it was completed yesterday afternoon, en&b.iiig the vessel tp leave for Wellington shortly -after two o’clock, with a full cargo of timber. On arrival, at Wellington the Gael loads for Hokitika.

Painful injuries, resulting iu the loss of an eye, were suffered by Mr H. H. Tucker, dentist, of Napier, recently, when a screwdriver slipped off a screw and penetrated his left eye. Mr Tockei was attending to his motor-ear at the time and was bending over a screw. The screwdriver was pointing upwards, and while using pressure on the tool it slipped off the groove on the sciew and was jerked upwards, penetrating the eye. He was immediately admitted to a private hospital, where he underwent an ope.ration } but the eye could not be saved.

The feature of the Metropolitan market at Addington, on Wednesday was the cheapness of the heef which came under the hammer. The yarding was a little .smaller than those forward during the past few weeks, hut it was still an over supply. Th© quality was a little better) but the sale was dragging throughout, and only in a few instances, did beef make over. £1 a hundred pounds. The fat sheep entry was a large one, and prices wer e -easier in consequence of the oversupply. The fat lamb entry was a large, one, and prices were easier in consequence of the over-supply. The fat lamb yarding was of poor quality with the exception of a few pens, but throughout the sale there, was a steady demand at late rates. Veal was in slighly better demand where there was quality, hut other 'sorts were cheaper. Fat pigs, met a- good demand at advanced rates.

A scientific fact-Nazol disinfects and protects the circle of 'infection for co ld s _the mouth, nose and throat. It’s a com monsense remedy. Use no other! Most effective. CO doses for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s Gd.—Advt. Soft, lovely hair, full of lights, secured by using Rachel Hair fonic. 3s 6d bottle. W E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.