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Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1933, Page 4

Mr J. Andrews, notifies that Baron Whispers (spring cart horse) will stand the season at Hokitika.

Euchre tournament at District High School, to-night (Monday) at 8 o’clock. Prizes—lst value 15/-, 2nd 8/-, 3rd 5/-, 4th 4/-. Admission 1/-. —Advt.

Owing to counter attractions the R.S.A. euchre will be held on Wednesday night this Week.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Kokatahi on November Ist.

See “Facing the Music’’ to-morrow evening. (Fuji of fill hi 11s (amd subtle humour. Especially recommended for adults, particularly married folk.

A preliminary notice in connection with the musical comedy “Betty” to be presented by the Hokitika Operatic Society at the end of the month appears in this issue.

A gala day will be held at Rimu on Wednesday afternoon when a grand fair and baby show takes place. Prizes lor babies under 6 months, under 12 months and under two years. In the evening a debate will be followed by a dance.

There was a very large attendance of mourners at the funeral of the late Afrs E. M. Boucher of Kanieri, which ■took place to. ,'Hiokitika cemetery yesterday afternoon, and there were a large number of floral tributes. The. Rev. C. 0. Hailwood conducted the service at the graveside.

In response to numerous requests an address will be given by Dr. Salmond, Director of Youth Work of the Presbyterian Church, on his impressions of, and travels in Russia. The address will be given in St. Andrew’s via 11 at 8 o’clock this evening, and will take the place of the weekly discussion class meeting, and a cordial invitation is extended to the public of Hokitika to attend.

To-night in the Hokitika Methodist Church at 7.45, the Rev. A. H. Scrivin, general secretary for foreign missions, and with 18 years missionary experience in Papua will deliver a lantern lecture. The function will conclude with supper. An offering will be taken for the work of missionary enterprise. —Advt.

At Kaimata yesterday, while a man was felling a tree, Paul, the five-year-old son of Air Roger Sullivan of the Power. House staff, approached .close without being seen, and was struck on the head by the axe, 'inflicting a wound that extended along the forehead to the eye, though fortunately, not penetrating the skull. The child was conveyed to Greymouth, and was attended by Dr Bird* and his condition was last evening reported as satisfactory.

At a largely attended public meeting at Westport on Friday to enquire into the treatment of nurses in the Bulier Hospital and hospital affairs in general, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—“That 'iihose present are dissatisfied with the conduct of the board in the recent inquiry, in the action of the board in suppressing the evidence of the nurses and in the unfair support given by the board to the matron, and that in the opinion of the meeting the whole of the present dissatisfaction has been caused bv the board’s maladministration and the attitude of the matron, and that the true position should be placed before the Minister for Health.” The meeting was called by the Deputy-Alayor in response to a petition containing 2000 names.

Do not delay. Order your Sincerity suit for Xmas—‘Sincerity suits made to yiour individual measurements are superior to most others AY. H. Stopf orth’s.—Advt.

In the windows of Schroder and C°. will be seen the latest in curtain, net, frilled bungalow curtains, printed and plain organdi, crepe marOcain, spotted to.bralco, Tootals art’s 'crush fabrics, and the latest in ladies’ underwear. These are all in the latest what you are locking for.—Advt.

British and best—Fairy Dyes for all household purposes.—Advt.

Treat that cold scientifically—tnliaie ‘Nazol”. Treat rll such ailments at the points of infection —the passages of the nose and throat. Prompt re ief assured. „20 dosos for 2s 6d 60 dosnq for 1m fid.—Advt

The usual monthly meeting of the .ITS..A. committee takes place to-nigm, at 7.30 o’clock.

Just to hand new season’s sports coats, blazers, flannel trouser-s, belts etc. W. H. S^opforth’s.—Advt.

The relief allocations under the No. 5 Scheme have been considerably reduced in the last two weeks and the Unemployment Committee who have kept this question under review } have made representations to the Unemployment Board (requesting that thi s district’s allocations be increased.

Thrifty buyers, should make it their business to inspect the special line of quality shirts now displayed by “The Bristol.” These shirts represent quality in every detail for the cash price of 5s lid. Also ask to be shown ties, fancy sox, underwear esc. and you will find that Bristol prices, for quality goods are the lowest in town.—Advt.

Spring Cleaning? Make your cushions like new with Fairy Dyes.—Advt.