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Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1933, Page 4

Lambing is proceeding satisfactorily throughout the district.

The fortnightly meeting of the Westland Mining Executive will be held tomorrow evening at 7.30 o’clock at the County Chambers.

The Methodist Service on Sunday next at Ros c and Waitaha at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., respectively, will he conducted by Rev. C. 0. Hailwood.

The quarterly general meeting -of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall, on Monday evening, August 21st at 7.30 o’clock sharp. At the conclusion of the business a social hour will be held. All members welcome.—Advb,

The Canterbury Rugby Union lias granted £l2O to the King Country Union, £BS to the West Coast Union, and £ll2 10s to the Buller Union for expenses in connection with their proposed visits to Christchurch, provided the matches are Ranfurly Shield games. '

Following on a .sitting of the Canterbury and Westland Mortgagors’ Adjustment Commission at Christchurch yesterday, there will be a sitting at Greymouth on Monday. The members of the Commission are Messrs J. R. Cunningham (chairman), Colin Mclntosh, D. Sinclair and G. Howes (secretary).

A total of 13,721 persons will he entitled to vote at the. forthcoming Lyttelton by-election, according to an announcement made yesterday by the Registrar of Electors (Mr J. J. McGabey) upon , the completion of the supplementary roll. The number of qualified electors the 1931 general election was 12,625.

Favoured with a clear sky last evening local residents were able to have a capital view of the two brilliant stars in the western sky from the moment the twilight deepened until the stars sank in the horizon about 8 o’clock, as they appeared to come almost ' together. Venus was the brighter of., the two stars.

f Saleg at Addington stock sale on Wednesday in the fat cattle section included:—W. F. Deidrich (Lower Kokatahi) 9 steers at £8 12s 6d to £9 2s 6d. West Coast client, 9 heifers at £6 17s 6d to £9 2s 6d; 7 steers at, £8 17b 6d to £9 7s 6d j F. and E.'■ Gibb (Waiho Gorge 1 ) 7 steers at £8 17s 6 to £9 12s 6d, 9 heifers at £6 7s 6d to £8 7s Gdj W. F. Diedrich 9 steer a at £8 7s 6d to £8 17s 6d.

Are you coming to the masquerade fancy dress ball at Koitei’angi on the 18th? If not, why not? There is to be the usual bright playette by members of the W. 1., a perfect floor, a 'delicious l supper, the best of music and lots of fun. We are expecting you so come along.—Advt.

“While the number of schools under the board’s control has remained practically unchanged,' the number of pupils has shown a considerable decrease, the figures f° r the last three years being 36,600 (1931), 36,689 (1932), and 33,501 (1933),” said Mr H- J. Bigliell, tlie retiring chairman, in reviewing the last year’s work at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. “The reduction is. accounted for mainly by idle raising of the enrolment age from five to six. While this innovation may tend to reduce the cost of education, it is questionable whether it is in the beet interest of the: children of the Dominion. Five very small schools had been closed, and two reopened, leaving 372 in the board’s district, against 375 last year. '

Ladies’ astrakhan coats 39/6 for 19/6 ; ladies’ tweed Coats up to 45/- for 5/-; rain coats 39/6 how 25/- each; rain coats 17/6 now 5 j- each. Be sure and invest now—Schrader and Co. are determined to keep the prices down these hard times. —Advt.

WOOTS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE.' i For Children’s Harkins Concrb Science says, “Breathe your cold away”. You can by inhaling “NazoP the eommonsense scientific remedy. Powerful and penetrating. Treats such ailments at the root of the trrubje. fiO doses for Is Ad. IPO doses for '2s fid A d rt

Ladies’ hats 8/6 new 1/6 each; ladies’ hats 13/6, now 2/6 each; evening '’rocks 25/- now 10/6 each. These are some of the week-end bargains offering a Schroder’s and Co.—Advt.

Cautioni you want to remedy coughs and colds use Tonkiug’s Linseed Emulsion. Succeeds where others fail. Builds up the system against more serious and lung ailments. Sold everywhere. is 6d, 2/», fid *nd 4s 6d—Advt.

Mr James O’Brien, member for Westhind, was m visitor ,o Hokitika to-d.iy.

‘TJießristol” notifies special lines in ladies’ leather coats from 555.

The Anglican service at. Koiterangi on Sunday next will be Evensong at 2 p.m. The Rev. G. A. Naylor will conduct the usual service in the Kokatahi Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 2.30 p.m. Men’s lumber jackets, usually priced 19s 6d to 00-i; to clear at wpe.Ui casn price of 15 s 6d. Don’t mis s these at \V. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The Gael arrived this morning from Wellington with general cargo. The vessel is being loaded with timber and sails for Wellington to-morrow.

Special cash' prices for ladies’ leather coats. Try, ‘‘The Bristol.”—Advt.

A grand concert and ball in aid of the Kokatahi School will be held in the Ivokataln Hall, on Friday, September 92.

Mr A. M. Rtidge, optician, will be visiting Hokitika on Monday, and may be interviewed at Mr H. M. Coulsoii’s surgery.—Advt.

Rugby and debating teams from the West Christchurch District High School arrived in Hokitika last evening, and will engage in contents with the Hokitika District High School to-day. Tile visitors were taken for a drive this morning, and the annual football match was played this afternoon, The debate will be held at the School this evening and will be followed by a social.

“The Bristol” trades for cash only Every article a bargain.—Advt.

The concert held by the Hokitika District High School in All Saints’ Hall last evening was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. An attractive programme of items was presented by the scholars whose efforts gained merted applause. The opportunity was taken by the Rect-or to welcome the West Christchurch D. H. S. pupils who were the guests of the school at this function.

Whilst working at the bottom of a GOfb shaft at a gold claim at Ivapitea yesterday afternoon, Thomas Bennett, middle-aged married, residing at Kaiata, was struck on the back by a stone weighing several pounds, which came from the top of the shaft- He was conveyed to Greymouth by motor car, a very painful journey for a man with back injuries, and was admitted to the Greymouth Hospital, after being attended by Hr J. F. C. Moore, on the way. '

Although the' nights are gradually getting shorter, next Monday night is going to be the long night for the weekly dance at St. Mary’s Club rooms. Tim novelty this week will be a Monte Carlo waltz. Supper will also be served, so serve you right if you miss! Fun for all! Come and dance those blues away! Dancing taught free as usual, 7.30 till S p.m. Admission:‘Gents 1/6, ladies 1 /-. —Advt.

Declaring that the depression had been “the best dose of medicine we liavo ever had,” Mr H. Halliday stated at the annual meeting of the Dunedin Vocational Guidance Committee that the time to talk about adverse business conditions had ended. “In 12 months’ time we will almost have fogotten the depression,” was Mr Halliday’s prophecy. He urged that men in responsible positions should now endeavour ko strike a more optimistic note.

Probate has been granted (says a Press Association telegram from Auckland) in the estate of Mr A. E. Kernot,who died at Kohimarma on July 9. The value of the estate has been sworn at under 160,000. Mr Kernot, who was the founder of the firm of Messrs A. E. Kernot, Ltd., of Wellington, was well known in insurance circles in the Dominion as general manager 0 f the Norwhich Union Mutual Life Insurance Society. Mrs Kernot was a daughter of the late H. R. Rae, a former County Clerk of Westland.

From among twenty applicants, Miss N. J. Sullivan, of Wellingtqn, was appointed to the position of- matron of the Grey Hospital, by the Board at its monthly meeting last evening, vice Mi s s C. G. Lord, who has resigned owing to continued illness. Miss Sullivan, whose professional training and experience- have been very extensive, began her work at the Wanganui Hospital. She holds certificates both for General and Obstetris Nursing, and ha B also bad extensive training in the United States of America.

The Medical Superintendent of Grey Flosital (Dr L. G. Zell) submitted his report for the month ending 31 su July 1933, ag; follows: Patients in at beginning of month—Hospital, 61 males, 47 females; Old People’s Home, 33 males, 7 females. Patients admitted during month—Hospital, 58 males, 44 females; 0.P.H., 2 males. Patients discharged during month—Hospital, 52 males, 51 females. Patients died dura ing month—Hospital, 3 males; 0.P.H., 2 males, 1 female. Patients remaining at end of month—Hospital, 64 males, 40 females; 0.P.H., 33 males, 6 females.