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Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1932, Page 4

Coal butter and flolir is the Ist prize at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hail to-night.

The new sports coat, tailored effect, and new bridge coats are one of the many new features seen at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The gathering of > the season, the Hospital Ball takes place to-morrow eving in the Soldiers’ Hall. Everything points to a record gathering. Patrons will find good music supplied by the Happiness Boys, "the floor will bo perfect, decorations attractive and the supper on 9 of the best, and with a good object for the occasion, there should be a mord attendance,

Grey hair! Use Rachel H al V Tonic, which ensures lovely nntu.al colour. 3s M b o ttl 6 W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

Fcir Influenza Colds. WOODS’ GPEAT PEPPERMINT CURE

Protect baby’s delicate lungs from the ravages of coughs and colds. Sprinkle a few drops of “Nazol” on his pillow every night. Disinfects the points of infection—the bronchial and nasal passages. GO closes for Is Cd; 120 doses for 2a 6d.«—Advt,

701 b bag of , sugar for 2nd prize at the R.S.A. Such re in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night.

The smart new straws art now showing at Schroder and Co.--Advt.

As the result of slipping and falling down! the stairs of a iiat in Glesson Street, Greymoulh, on Saturday night, David Dreanan, single and unemployed, sustained a fracture of the base of of the skull. He was removed to the Grey Hospital in an unconscious state and his condition remains seiious.

RB.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hail, Tuesday August 30th at 8 o’clock. Ist prize, 1 ton of coal, slbs butter, 251 b bag of floi!:r; 2nd prize 701 b bag of, sugar; 3rdi’ prize 501 b bag or flour; 4th prizej slb butter. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

yesterday afternoon a collision between two cars', one driven by Mr P. •loyce, and the other by Mr L. Hughes, occurred at the intersection of Shakespeare and Marlborough streets, Greymouth. Hughes was proceeding along Shakespeare street towards the town,, and Joyce, qlong- Marlborough street. Joyce’s car was fairly extensively damaged, but except for a broken lamp and slightly bent mud-guard, the other was undamaged. None of the occupants were injured.

Mr Jas O’Brien, M.P., for Westland left by this morning's Christchurch express on a brief visit to Australia, as he will' .have to return in time for the next sesison of Parliament, which opens on September 22. His mission in Australia will be to endeavour to assist the exportation of timber from New Zealand to the Commonwealth and also ■to look over the ground with a view of keeping, if possible, the exchange rntes between both countries in connection with the timber trade. While lb Australia Mr O’Brien will get in touch with the leading timber exporters and discuss the possibilities! of New Zealand timber with them. ‘

The death occurred at his residence, Newcastle street, Cobden, yesterday 1 morning, of Hughie Alexander Thompson, single aged ;56 years. The deceased, who had been ailing for sonr? time, was a native of Okarito,- So'uth West-land, where he was mail-panriei for a number of years. He came to Greymouth about 35 years ago and -had of late years worked on the wharf., He was a follower of racing and besides owning Miss Sylvia,' a fair performer a few years ago, trained War Tax for the late Mr J. D. Wingham He leaves two sisters, Mesdames W, Wilson (Christchurch) and J. Johnson (Oobden), and one brother, George (Gowan bridge). Mr James Thompson (East Oxford) is an unci© of deceased.

The Returned Soldiers’ , ball which took place on Friday night, in the Totara Hall, Ross, was a great success, and was kept up till well 1 on in the early hours of the morning, The hall was prettily decorated with native shrubs and lined with many flags.’ AI splendid supper wqs provided, Visitors were present frofn Hokitika, Kokatahi, Wflitaha and IJarihnri, Many beautiful evening dresses were worn by the ladies. The music was supplied by the Ross Orchestra, and was kept well in hand, no time being lost between dances. . Mr Head was an efficient M.C, There were ftboui 250 persons present. The chairman/thanked all those who had helped to make the ball such a great success.

Messrs Newhian’s Motors Ltd., are arranging week-end excursions to the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.- On Saturday next, the locale will be Waiho. Cars will leav.e Hokitika at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, and on the return journey will leave Waiho on Sunday at 3 p.m,. Accomodation wilt be arranged at Graham’s Hotel, fjnd together with the fares, the charge will be the very low one of £2 12s 6d. On the following week Weheka and tl'o Fox Glacier wilt be the location, the accomodation being arranged at the Weheka hostel, and the inclusive charges will he £2 18s 6d. The offer is a splendid opportunity for a weekend trip to view, the wonders of the southern glftciej- regions, at a remarkably low charge, white the fine fleet of cars of the firm will ensure every comfort to travellers. The opportunity is a very fine one. Intending patrons are requested to book seats, so that the necessary accomodation and transport can be arranged/'

.Lovely original colour restored to grey hair by using Rachel Tonic. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle W. E. ,Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Lines of interest opened at Addison’s: Girls’ fine woven pyjamas, satins in all bhades, ladies’ vests, children’s sox, warm nights and bloomers. -Advt.

Hair going grey? Racha! Hai.r /Tonic re-vitalises hair roots and restores natural colour, 3s fid W. EWilliams, chemist. —Advt,

Children love Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion as much for its soothing, healing properties as for itsi pleasant taste. They find that ?t quickly remedies their annoying coughs and cold 9. Sold everywhere—ls 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s Cd.—Advt.

Hair grey no longer! Rachel Hair Tonic restored original bright ‘colour. Not a dyt. 3a 6d bottle. W. E. Williams, Chemist,’—Advt.

All wool coating tweed, 56 inches, reduced to 5s fid per yard. A big range of crepe de chine must he sold for cash, 3s lid a yard, at Schroder’s winter sale.—Advt.

Try your luck in the No. 18 Art Union, £4OOO in prizes, closing Saturday, 3rd September. Tickets 2/6—Advt.

Al'li members of the Kiwi Football Cluo contemplating making a trip to Westport lor a return match with Old Boys are requested to meet in the duo’s -fcbed on Thursday evening at 7 o’dock.—Advt.

A case of actinomylcosis ,an animal disea: e, which very mrely affects human beings was recorded in last week I? notifications of infee tic-..., diseases. The .disease commonly affects cattle and horses, and it called “wcodpn neck.’® This particular case resulted from contact with infected cattle. Eight other reported pesos of disease made the week’s notifications particularly light in Canterbury. There was no notifiable cases on the West Coast during the past fortnight but one death occurred from tuberculosis. ’

The usual weekly tournament at St. : Mary’s Club rooms will 'bo held to-morrow (Wednesday) night, instead of Thursday, at 8 o’clock. The prizes are: First, 70!b sugar; second, 501 b dour ; third 21b tea; fourth 41b butter. Admission Is.—Advt. '

Hair can now be made red, gold, bronze, or platinum blonde, for an evening, giving a very beautiful effect. The process, which :© harmless to the, hair, w-as discovered recently by Emil Rhode, or.© of the most noted American artists, Miss P. Dowell of \ “The nivinia” has been fortunate in obtaining direct instruction in this art.

A very enjoyable evening was spent last Thursday when a long night dance was held dn. the All Saints’ Hall. A feature in the programme was -a learner’s waltzing competition which was judged by Mr F. McGregor, ‘and was won by. Miss R. iShfind and Mr McMullen. A lucky spot barn dance w?s won by Miss M. JETavill and Mr J. Uavill. Mr A. Thomas was M.C. The dance was very enjoyable there being a record crowd in attendance.

At the lown Hall on Saturday evening, the Mayor presiding, Mr. Clutha Mackenzie,' director of the Jubilee Institute for. the Blind, delivered an interesting address on the work of the liistitute, and made an appeal for increased assistance to enable the work of the Institute to be carried on satisfactorily. The address wgs closely followed, and at the conclusion it was resolved to hold a sale of goods in,aid of. the fundsof the Institute. A committee of Mesdames Mclntyre and Davfdson and Messrs Perry, Bruce, Thomas, and Warren was appointed to carry out the proposal.

At the Magistrate’s Clourt,, Greymouth yesterday, before: Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., Ernest Reid Cook, who did! not appear, was charged with dangerous driving.on July 29th, the information being laid by the Traffic Inspector, John Henry Clarke. The Inspector stated that he was driving his ear behind a motor vehicle being driven by defendant, on the afternoon of, July 29th, on the Gladstone road. Defendant was travelling at a high rate of speed, and witness' endeavoured to overtake him, but the faster witness drove his car, the faster defendant traveled, When puss-jug the Faroa Hotel, witness’ car registered 35 miles per.hour. There was a school a little further on, and some 20 ■children were scattered along the road at the time. In following diV fendant, witness had to register 48 miles per hour. Witness considered' itto he a case of dangerous driving;, and children called for protection from speeding motorists. The notice near the school restricted speed. to 15 miles per hour. Richard Sneacer, rcedmap,, stated that h© remembered a car passing him at a Ipgh speed on the afternoon of July 29. There were children on the road at the particular time, 3.45 p.m. and witness considered that the pace at which defendant was travelling to-be a dangerous pace. Defendant was convicted and fined £3 wicb costs 13s, and witness expenses 12s. ' ;

■Elderly women look young again by using ‘Rachel Tonic on their grey hair. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle’ W, E. Williams, Chemist,—-Advt.

For Children’s Hacking Cough. WOODoV GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE

Coughs and colds are dangerous when neglected. The weakened system is then extremely susceptible to more serious ailments. Take Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion—it’s a great remedy for coughs and colds and at the same time builds up the system. Sold everywhere—ls fid, 2s fid, and 4s fid. —Advt.