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Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1932, Page 4

The latest in Coir matting, oval mats, hearth rugs, curtains and cretonne to hand at Schroder andi Co. —Advt. The Chairman of the Westland Hospital Board (Mr W. Jeffries) in this issue conveys the thanks of members to all who assisted in making the annual hospital ball such an unqualified success. Watch the greyness vanish from your hair when you use Ttache.l Hair Ten’c. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemlgt.—Advt.

j Fine selections of the latest in cezariiie, summer breeze, and voiles are now. showing at Schroder cndt Co.; a'so a lew choice si lie lamp shades in octagon shape and sunset colourings.—Advt. Claude Ring, portrait photographer of Christchurch, will be at Inkster’s Studio, Greymouth, from Tuesday, October 18th, to Monday 24th. Take this opportunity of having your portrait made by a well-known city photographer. Appointments may be made for Labour Day.—Advt. A reminder that the North Island Motor Union had adopted the signal of three short blasts on the horn by a motorist, to warn an approaching motorist that only one cf his headlights "was functioning, was given by the president, Mr N. H. Mackie, at the annual meeting of the Manawatu Automobile Association last night.— Press Assn.

“The total number of staff employed on March 31st, 1532, including those on works chargeable to capital, was 14,830, as compared with 17,806 for the previous year,” says tho’ annual report of the New Zealand Railways Board. “The average number actually at work throughout the year was 16,114, as compared with 18,840 the previous year. Of the average number of staff at work during the year 12,528 were permanent and 2402 were casual employees. The average number cf men engaged on works chargeable to capital was 738, as compared with 1435 during the previous year.

■ Mr Hubert T'urtiJl, the West Const and New Zealand fthampipn cyclist has decided to accept an, invitation extended to him to be present at the world’s greatest cycling catniyal, which commences in Sydney on Now ember stb. next. Arrangements have been made by the management of the 'Sydney Velodrome, whereby Mr Turtill will remain in Sydney over the whole of the cycling season, and he will be a regular pei former on the track, which is, strange as it may seem to riders nsed to a large track, a 220 yard circle, while the stadium has a seating accommodation of 12,000. There is no doubt that the economic crisis has had an effect on all sections of the community and not even the poundkeeper’s job has escaped- (writes the Winton correspondent of the “Southland Times”). At a recent stock sale the poundkeeper had collected three yearling cattle (two steers and a heifer) and was informed that the owner did not want them, giving permission to the poundkeeper to sell them in order to defray expenses. This was done, but the results were not very fruitful, for the three animals,' changed hands at Is 2d each, a total of 3s 6d. The poundkeeper remarked that it had been “bad business.” ' , The Hokitika Tennis Club’s season was opened on Saturday afternoon the weather proving ideal, A large numof members and visitors took part in the tournament, the predominance of ladies' necessitating }n sojne cases ladies being partnered together. The games being on handicap were all closely contested the spmi-finalists being Guthrey (Hokitika), and Mrs Ee,4esfield (Kokatahi), Copke (Hokitika.) and. Mrs King (All Saints), JScclesfield (Kokatahi) and Mjsg 0, Stapleton (Hokitika) Misses Moj'tlapd and Andrews (Hokitika). In the finals Miss Mortland a nd Miss Andrews defeated Ecclesfield and Miss 0. Stapleton. Afternon tea was provided by the ladies and during the afternoon Mr Guthrey (president) welcomed the visitors and declared fho season open.

The October meeting of the Ivoiterangi Women’s Institute took place on Monday evening of last •week, Mrs Harcourt presiding over an attendance of twenty-two members. Mis W. Jamieson was appointed as; delegate to the Conference to be held in Christchurch shortly. It was decided to form a link with two institutes in England, Dunchurch awl Harbury as Koiterangi Women’s Institute has a member from each of these places. A competition for the best article from 2ozs of wool was wen by Mrs W. Havill, Mrs Boddington being second, and Mrd F. Wall third. A guessing competition was also won by Mrs W. Havill. A competition for <1 three egg sponge sandwich was well contested, and resulted in Mrs J. Michell 1Mrs W. Jones 2, Misses Thelma Fleming, Joyce Michel and Mrs H. Michell tied for 3rd place. Supper was served by the hostesses Mesdames Wall, Cropp, Boddington and Nolan. Going grey ? Use Rachel Hair Tonic a.ud look 10 years younger. Not a dye. 3,s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt, “Beauty that comes from health has a gentle quality,” Pimples and coarse skin are caused by indigestion. To restore the skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E. Williams. Chemist.—Advt,

To-night at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall will be a. benefit in aid of tiie Gisborne Eartnq.uake Relief Fund. Prizes, four hams (two for ladies and two for gents). Admission 2/-.—Advt. ’ ! . When an opossum climbed to an 11,030-volt power line electricity . was cut off in part of the Wanganui East area. The annual was electrocuted immediately and a fuse blew out, automatically cutting off power. It is not unusual for power board officials to have trouble with opossums on power lines. Two young men, Patrick and Charles O’Rcnnei, residents of Murray Street, Grcymouth, who went goat shooting in the . vicinity of Marsdon Road on Sunday morning, were, owing to a heary fog, compelled to remain in | the bush all night. A search party left yesterday afternoon, conducted by Constable Paddy. The missing men found their way out of the bush late in the afternoon in the vicinity of Mr Kilpatrick’s house at Boddytorvn, several miles from where they, entered the bush. The Greymouth Harbour Board has appointed Messrs P. J. McLean (chairman), J. W. Greenslade (member), W. B. Gilbert (secretary), and T. A. Johnston (engineer) to preceed today to Wellington in order to wait on tho Prime Minister at noon to-morrow in order to present the board’s ease against the v National Expenditure Commission’s recommendation regarding the Board’s anual subsidy, The commission has recommended that the subsidy (which in 1921 was fixed at £13,000 and in 1931 was reduced by £BOOO as an economy measure), be now suspended for two years and that before payments are resumed, the Government should critically review the question of whether a 'subsidy to the extent of £12,000 per anum is necessary.

If you contract a cough or cold remember that prompt relief is assured from the very first dose if you take Tonking’s Linseed emulsion. A pleasantly flavoured remedy that’s sdfe for young or old. Sold everywhere. Is 6d. 2s 6d ,and 4s 6d.—Advt.