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Hokitika Guardian, 13 June 1933, Page 4

Tiik nineteenth century will go down to history ag tue period ot human existence when everybody wds in a hurry, writes the medical correspondent or the Times 'Pri.de ancl Engineering Hurry, in tneke days, was included among the virtues, because it was looked upon as a means

ot saving time, and eucn protests as “the mure hurry and less speed” merely emphasised the fact that speed was til© object. All these years aie full of slogans ©gainst sluggards and idle people, people who did not wish to go qincKiy and belonged, therefore, to tu.e who.ly unregenerate. If one relied what all the hurry was -about the answer was that a man’s life had been given him for the purpose of getting on, or getting there, or even just getting by itself. Everybody believed this and therefore everybody felt quite happy about it—except of course the sluggards who, tnest of them, had guilty consciences. But all this bss now been changed. Hurry has reached such a point that its true character is revealed. Having learned how ’.to travel at hundreds cf miles an liotir, we wish, many of us at any rate, to “stay put” in our gardens; Wliy bother to get on hr get there when “there” is sb tiresome a place that having .arrived we desire only to leave again? And.so the worship of hurry is growing cold. Men, and women too, are beginning to learn how to sit still and think. It is a good sign, even though one has to use npectacles, so far, to see it. For it means thht the neurotic symptoms which have characterised the world during so many years will begin to pass away.

B.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers Hall, tonight (Tuesday), June 13t1i., at eight o’clock, Ist. prize, 7Clb. bag of sugar, 251 b. of flour and s!b. of butter; 2nd. prize, 51b. tea; 3rd. prize, 501 b. bag of flour; 4th. prize, 51b. butter. Gooci prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

There was a large attendance at the Town Hall, Greymouth, last evening for the Greymouth Philharmonic Society’s presentation of the grand opera “Faust” (Gounod), which proved highly successful and enjoyable. In addition t-o local vocalists, the “Grey Argus” refers as follows: —Miss Ada Lynn, of Hokitika, in the difficult part cf “Margarita” showed she was eminently suited to dramatic roles and is a soprano of exceptional purity of tone. Her interpretation of the luckless “Marg” was a triumph, eclipsing all her previous operatic roles. Now that Miss Lynn has shown the public what she can do, she should have no difficulty in securing other leading operatic roles in the big centres cf New Zealand.

The Ws-st Coast District Miners’ Council met at Westport last Tuesday, when the proposals far a new agreement were discussed, On Wednesday the Council met the owners’ representatives in conferences, and the enginemen’s agreement was the first matter debated. The owners sought a reduction in the whole of the rate. 3 paid, but after a lengthy discussion they agreed to leave the wages as they are at present, with the exception of the bricklayers, whose wages will be reduced from 21s 4d per day to 18s 9d. The overtime clause was amended to bring it into line with the general agreement, as was aL:o the wet time clause.

Ail accident happened on the main road in Kanieri township yesterday afternoon about 4.39 o’clock as the result of a motor-car driven by Mrs W. J. Butler colliding with a stationary motor lorry. The lorry was standing near the public hall, when Mrs Butler came along. The rays of the setting sun caused bad visibility, and the driver of the car did not see the jerry, which was struck with considerate force. The car was considerably damaged as the result of the impact, the lorry only receiving miner damage. Mrs Butler escaped without iniury, hut her sister, Mrs E. Melville, who was in the car with her, received a number of facial injuries from the glass of the wind screen which was broken. Dr. Wilson was sent for, and was soon im attendance, and after receiving attentionthe nationt was sent to Westland Hospital for treatment. Mrs Melville is suffering from a fractured upner jaw, a depressed fracture of the cheek bone, and a broken Tie- condition this morning, reported Dr. Wilson, wa s fair.

A meeting of the executive of the Westland Competitions Society was held last evening, Mr H. M. Coulson (President), being in the chair. To augment tlio funds it was resolved to held a Movie dress ball on Wednesday, September 20, the date being deferred to avoid any clash with the Hospital ball. The secretary, (Mr Lindsay) stated that be thought several groups of Movie parties would be arranged. Some time was spent in revising the syllabus for next year. More attention is to be sought for the ! vocal and instrumental sections, and 1 it is hoped to revive the school choral and other items. The President very kindly offered a cup for competition between the local Clubs—St. Mary’s and AH Saints’, the offer being viewed with thanks. The secretary stated it was hoped to induce both juveniles and'sonions to take part- in playettes, and so add to the general attractions of the evening’s entertainment. The steps in hand f-or - a re-organisation of the syllabir should result in greatly increased intoiest being taken in the annua] festival. Mr J. McCluskcy was added to the executive.

The Gael sailed this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Wellington direct with a cargo of timber.

The trawler Silver Fern went out this afternoon and will be engaged trawling going on to Greymouth with the catch to-morrow and returning here on Thursday.

Reserve Wednesday, June 21 for the Municipal Band Dance in All Saints’ Hall. Modern and old time dancing. Popular price of admission Is each. —Advt.

At the request cf the Ross Club, the junior match between Ross and Kokatalii sot down for next Saturday has been postponed until the end of the round to enable the players to witness the Ross v. Excelsior senior match on Satin day.

Coal exported from the port cf Greymouth during the month ended May 27 totalled 15,245 tone made up as follows from the various mines: State Mines 3481, Blackball 1156, Rapfihoe 2233, Paparoa 1248, Castle Point 282, Wallsend 2311, Dobson 1748, Briandale 796, other mines 2032 tons. Timber totalling .1,648,141 super feet was exported during the same period,

Protect yourself from coughs and colds this winter—piit a few driops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief eviety morning. Disinfects and protects the points of infection—the mouth, nose and throat. Get your bottle to-day. 60 doses for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s fid.—,.\dvt.