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Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1933, Page 4

The Westport races takes place on Saturday and Monday next.

The Humphreys School dance date in the One Mile Hall has been altered to Friday, April 28.

St. Mary’s euchre tournament tomorrow night at 8 o’clock. First prize, groceries valued at 14s; 2nd, 501 bof flour; 3rd., 21b. of tea; 4th., 41bs. butter. Admission' Is.—Advt.

Nominations for all events at the Easter meeting of the Westland Racing Club close on Monday night next, April 10th at 8.30 o’clock. The programme appears in this issue.

A dance in aid of the Plunket Society’s baby contest will be held in the nurses’ hall at the Westland Hospital on Friday evening. Music by the Happiness Boys, good supper, and a thoroughly enjoyable night’s entertainment guaranteed.

The Town Clerk (Mr H. G. F. Coles; advises that the supplementary district electors’ roll will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. A copy of the main roll is now open for inspection at Borough Office, and copies may be obtained. Persons possessing a residential qualification should see that their names appear on the roll, Application forms are obtainable from the Town Clerk

It is two years ago last month since the Ivoiterangi Women’s Institute held its formation meeting. Tbe event was celebrated last Friday evening by a ball in the Ivoiterangi Hall and the large' gathering present testified to the popularity of “Institute” dances. During the evening, members presented a short playette and items were given by Miss Olive C'hestoman and Mr J. Stopfortli. A feature 0 f the evening was a beautiful birthday cake made anu iced bv Miss Elsie Boddington. Before Mrs Harcourt (president) cut the cake, Mr W. Jamieson in a short speech, thanked all present on behalf of the Institute, and also presented the prizes to the winners of the various competitions for points:—Mrs Boddington Ist, 39 urn'iits: Mrs W. Havill 2nd, 38; ana Mrs S. Flavill 3rd, 36. Marions novelty items were introduced during the evening and the Institute members supplied a deheious supper. Thanks yie duo to the following gentlemen, all of whom helped in various ways: Messrs Loney, H. Fleming, Cropper, Sparlces, W. Jamieson and S, Godfrey,,

“Pelaco” shirts obtainable from W IT. 'Stop! ( l.b's.—Advt.

A hard-up ball will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Easter Monday, April 17, the proceeds being in aid of the Catholic schools’ baby. Hard-up supper, and prizes for most original costumes.

Last week the freight hauled throught the Otira tunnel amounted

to 8,665 tons compared with 8,463 tons in the corresponding week of 1832, and 10,221 tons in 1831.

Boys and youths oily canvas coats, sizes 34in. to 44in., limited quantity. Shop early at W. H, Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Struck across the back by a fall ing tree, while working in the bush near Ikamatua on Monday, Mr Edward Morresey, 30, single, was admitted to the Grey Hospital. His 1 condition which is regarded as serious, was unchanged last evening.

Airs Margaret Wood, one of the victims of the recent motor-car tragedy at Island Bay, Wellington, was a.; sister of Mesdames IT. Hill and J. McDonald, of Greymouth. The deceased, who was 35 years of age, was a native of Blackball, where' her parents, Air and Mrs R. AlcDonald and also a brother, Mr Robert AlcDonald reside.

Alqthei’s! AVe are now stocking flannel in shades Orkney, Shetland and pink. Superior in quality at special cash price of l.s lid per yard at W. IT. Stopforth.—Aclvt.

During the warm weather it is not uncommon to find some of Nature’s unfortunates sleeping out in the open, but with the advent of cooler weather refuge is sought wherever a roof may offer shelter. It is on record that one such person found his way into a church in Hokitika last Saturday night and was still slumbering when the first of the congregation arrived for the morning service the following day. Upon being wakened, he calmly rolled up his Wankers and departed.

The appointment of Mr Richard Cock, New Plymouth, as Justice of the Pc"eo. dates back farther than that of Air J. > Darby, Invercargill, who, it has been stated, had held office for ’4l years Lm-d wa s probably the oldest living Justice of the Peace in the British Empire. Mr Cock's badge bears the date 1890. His appointment was gazetted by the Hon. John Balibnce on February 12, 1880, so that be has held office for more than 43 years.

An increase of one , m the number of cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases was reported in the Canterbury and West Coast heailth districts for the week ended noon on its compared with the previous week. The total was 16, as follows: Canterbury; Scarlet fever, two ; tuber, eulo&is, foul’; puerperal septicaemia, ope; erysipelas, one * bacillary dysentery one ; hydatids, one. West Coast; Diphtheria, five; eclampsia, one. There were two deaths from tuberculosis reported in Canterbury.

Men! Our range of overcoats will apporl to you. They are superior in cut and style a nd are priced to meet the times. If you want value shop at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt

At the Magistrate’s Court Greymouth yesterday, before Mr W. MelIrum, S.M., John Thomas Troughear appeared for sentence on two theft charges and a charge of fraud. A report of the Probation Officer was handed to the Magistrate. Accused in reply to the Magistrate said he had no means of finding money to pay the value of the property or .to P a J the money due to Mrs Milligan. Fie had no work in view. The Magistrate said it appeared as if the accused had been prevented by reason of his accident (a broken neck), from getting work. He had been up against it, and that would be taken into account. Accused would be admitted to probation foi tuelve months, conditionally that he repotted once a month to the police.

The usual monthly meeting of the Free Library Committee was held last evening. Present, Messrs W. Wilson (chair), Coles, and' Duff. Apologies were received from Messrs Evans, Stuart and Teichelmann. Mr Wilson reported on the visit, of Mr Oliver of the Dominion Museum, who inspected the local museum on behalf of Mr Markham, who was inspecting all museums on behalf of the Carnegie Institute. After taking notes of the history of the museum, and the sources of revenue, Mr Oliver stated that he was very pleased with the exhibits and their arrangement, and thought that the museum compared very favourably with institutions in larger places. The monthly accounts were missed for payment and arrangements were made for a supply of fresh liter - ature.

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. Fo r Influenza C^ds.

It is up to you tc make you puri hases noiv at Schroder and Co., whilst the low prices are ruling, as ill new goods must go up in price before long. A huge stock on hand to select from—mostly at half price, ■ln not delay.—Advt. 9

Whatever the season coughs anu colds are always with us. Thank goodness we always have Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion to give us prompt relief. It’s so soothing yet so pleasant to take. Sold everywhere, 1$ 6d, 2n fid and 4a fid.—Advt,