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Hokitika Guardian, 15 June 1933, Page 4

The Gael leaves Wellington to-morrow for Hokitika.

Messrs Jeffries and Co. notify that they have taken over the wine and spirits branch of the business recently conducted by Messrs W. Perry and Co.

An important meeting of the "Westland Rugby Sub-Union executive will be held this (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock.—-Advt. .

The Railway Deaprtment notify a special train will run on -Saturday, to and from Ross from Hokitika iv cionnffetion with the senior football match. The train leaves Hokitika at 1.25 p,m., and leaves Ross on return at 5.45 p.m.

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised last evening at St, John’s Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, Rev. H. R. Fell officiating, of Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Guthrie, of Shag Point, Otago, to Herbert, second son of Mr and Mrs H. Adamß, late of Greymouth. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Guthrie as bridesmaid, and Mr A. Adams carried o ut the duties of best main. The bride was given away by Mr Brunton. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Brunton, Blaketown. The newly-married couple left by car for Dunedin, on their honeymoon.

The monthly meeting of the Koßerangi Woman’s Institute was held in the Koiterangi hall last Monday evening, there being a good attendance oi members. After business had been concluded, a very interesting demonstration of making puff pastry was given by ‘Mrs J. J. Michel!. The com‘petition “The Best Apple Tie” was w»i, by Mrs H. Dimmick. Mr s SJ. liavijj be'ng second Mrs W. Jamieson and IMigs P. Sparkes gained first yind second place respectively Tor the best, woollen scarf. A novelty ‘"Lighting the Candle'’ wii e won bv Mrs E. Smith. A dainty supper served by the hostesses, Mesdames Haroowrt and W. Jamieson and Mi fifes P. and E, Sparkes brought the meetiiiig to a close.

A movement is under way to form a local branch of the Canterbury Mountaineering and Tramping Club, and it is proposed at a later date to call meetings in several centres cn the West Coast for the purpose. Tho object of the movement is a worthy one, as in addition to forming an attractive form of holiday making in the hills, it will serve to form a nucleus wherefrom can be drawn in case of necessity even roll mtrties who would be better prepared for giving assistance to those in need. The aim of the proposed branch, in addition, would be to improve the condition of the tracks, huts and bivouacs aeress the mountains and passes, and thereby ensuring greater safety and convenience for those crossing. The moving spirits in the proposal will shortly bring the matter before those interested, with a view to securing the personal interest of all those in the district in support of the procedure.

Safety first! Remedy colds promptly into nore serious chest and lung comand efficii ntly—they might develoi) plaints. Use Linseed Emulsion. Breaks up the worst cough or cold. Sold everywhere la Cd, 2s 6d and 4s 6d—Advt.

The Wholesale Boot Warehouse Revel 1 Street lias an important an-, liomieenient on. page three oi' this is-

The members of the Excelsior Foothail’s Club senior team are requested to meet at the training shed at 7 o'clock this evening without fail.— Advt.

A very enjoyable dance was held in All Saints’ Hall Last evening by the Oid Girls’ Basketball Club, there being a good attendance. Music was supplied >'v the Happiness Boys, and extras by Misses G. and R. Jacobs.

„n interesting and instructive address was given in St. Andrew’s Hall Inst evening by Miss V. Sutherland, of the Presbyterian Mission in the Punjab- Miss Sutherland who is stationed at Kharar in tlilat district, illustrated with slides the work of the ’ ; 'VMon and conditions and phases of national life. There was a lareg attendance, and the lecturer received a hearty vote of thanks.