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Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1933, Page 4

Monday next being Labour Bay, a statutory holiday, the “Guardian” will not be published.

At a- meeting of the Grevniouth Hospital Board. Mr H. H. Thompson, of Hokitika, was appointed to the position of radiologist dispenser.

On Monday evening, the Labour Bay attraction will be the Ifanieri Tennis Club’s dance at the Public Hall, Kanicri, with music to be supplied by the Happiness Boys.

The popularity of Lake Kaiueri a s a holiday resirt will have an added attraction on Monday next (Labour Bay! when a regatta for speed boats'will be held by the Lake Kanieri Boat Club. These gatherings always prove popular and should attract a large number ot visitors to the lakeside.

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatahi on Monday next, October 23rd (Labour Bay). First prize, pair field glasses; second a rushsack. Nominations 2/6, 9 birds. Also novice event for cash prize, donated by Mr E. Sherriff and trophy by Mr C. Woolhouse, 5 birds, nomination 1/Shooting at 1.30 p.m.—Advt.

Miss Dul'cie Cameron, who was injured in a collision nearly five weeks ago a s still reported to (be in a semiconscious condition at the Christchurch Hospital. She has shown IW® improvement over the whole pev.od.

Squadron-Leader L. M. Isitt, officer commanding the Hobsoliville air 'fists©, arrived in Christchurch on Wednesday to attend the first refresher course of the year at the Wignun Aerodrome, The course is for officers of the New Zealand Permanent Air Force, and i s designed to keep them up-to-date in their work, and to give them un'vewal ideas in regard to it. The following offerers will '.attend the course ; -Somad-ron-Leaders Findlay and Isitt, FlightLieutenants Buckley. Somerset-Thomas, Wallingford, Denton and Nevill.

Thrifty buyers, should make it their business to inspect the special line of quality sh'rts now displayed by The Bristol.” These shirts represent quality in every detail for the cask 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.

It was 19 years ago last Monday since the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Perce, a contingent of 10.000, sailed out of Wellington Harbour under sealed orders. . The eisht 'traSnspdrts were iguarded by two armoured cruisers—the British Minotaur and the Japanese Ibutn. Three weeks earlier the transports had left the coast under the esdort of three third-class British cruisers—the Philomel, Pyramus and Psyche—but had put back when it was known that Admiral Von Spee’s squadron, the Gne'.senau and the Scharahorst. were in the Pacific. Grossing to H-clbart, the Convoy went on to Albany, where it joined the mAin 'body iof the Australian force. Some of the transports called at Colombo and others went direct to Admi and ,the n Egypt

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

Do not delay. Order your Sincerity suit for Xmas—'Sincerity suits made to your individual measurements are •superior to most others IV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

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

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

Treat that cold scientifically—iniiaie ‘Nazol’’. Treat All such ailments at the points of infection —the passages of the nose and throat. Prompt re ief assured. „20 doses for 2s 6d, 60 Inscß for Is fid. — Advt..

Just, to hand now season’s sports ooats, bin. -’.ei's, flannel trousers, belts etc. W. If. Stop fort h’s.—Advt,

The Greymmith Bowling Club are opening the season on Saturday and the Westport Bowling Club on. Monday.

Westland Power Ltd. notify that ■power will be cut off on Sunday next between 1.39 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Rain began to fall last evening, and as the night wore on a heavy westerly gale set in, continuing this morning with heavy showers, making conditions cold and miserable.

At the 'Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Francis Bominic Magee pleaded guilty to a charge of using obscene language in Tarapuhi Street, and was fined £l.

The Methodist Church service will be held at Humphreys in the schoolroom on Sunday next at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. C. 0. Hailwood .

Members of St* Andrew’s Bible Class and others who intend going to Kumara. for the bible class rally on Labour Bay are requested to meet on the railway station on Monday morning at 9.30 o’clock.

Attention .is di/awn to tile special lines advertised by R. L. Lefecll of the Service Store, Revel! and Hampden Sts. Housewives should avail thettiS©iv©B Of these special prices offering, this weekend being a holiday. Special lines have been suggested as bargains.

In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday fines were imposed on Kumara residents for allowing stock to wander, as follows: James Murphy (two charges), 5s and costs on each charge; Clarence Hunt (two charges), 5s and costs on one charge, convicted and discharged on the other; John Baptiste Manzoni, 5s and costs; Ethelbert Henham, 5s and costs; Christina Passmore os and costs; and W r alter Rowe 5s and costs.

According to the annual report of the Posr and Telegraph Depart m > r,. the number of radio receiving licenses in force oil March 31 was 93,489. Of these 38.492 were in the Wellington disfnet, 27,241 in the Auckland district, 15,727 in the Canterbury district, and 12,029 in Otago'. The figures represent an increase of 18,500 listeners in the 12 months. By the middle of August the large total 100,000 had been reached.

The Magistrate and Warden, Mr W. 'Meldrum, had one of the longest sittings yesterday at the Hokitika C'-rn*.•, of many months. Sitting at 10 o e:ock, adjournment was made for an hour for lunch, and the sitting continued td' nearly six o’clock when the tour - , ad journed and resumed shortly shorily after 7 p.m., sitting till nearly 9 •o’clock before the business was ••mi ciin ecl. Soma ?sports of me' business, transacted appeared yesterday, the balance appearing in to-day’s issue.

Yesterday morning the Cobdeh Hotel . Was found on fire. ; The Fire Brigade wore smartly on and a good | pressure of water was obtained from | a sump in Bright Street, and a smart ( save was effected. The fact that there was no wind assisted the tiigade. The damage was confined to the rear portion of the building. The rest of the ground floor was damaged by water. The building is owned by iMr T. O’Donnell and is understood to :be insured. The licensee, Mr T.i M<rrI ressy, had no insurance -.n h'.'s effects. j The Medical superintendent of Grey Hospital (Dr L. G. Bell) reported for September stating:—Patients in at beginning of month, Hospital 72 males, 146 females; Old People’s Home, 31 ; males, 6 females; Patients admitted I duflng the month. People’s Home, 1 ! male; Patients discharged during month. Hospital 61 males, 43 femel s; Old Peoples Home 1 female; Patients died during month, Hospital 4 males, 3 females ; Patients remaining at end of month, Hospital 57 males, 48 females; Old People’s Home 32 males, 5 females. The matron of Rewa Hospital (Miss E. L. McGibbon) reported. Admitted since September 23, 23 patients; discharged 18 ; births 23; remaining in Hospital 13 patients and 13 infants.

In reference to the matter of unemployed men who have trenches in which to fish for whitebait being refused relief work, the Member for the district, Mr J. O’Brien, has taken action in the matter, and Mr E. W. Ileenan, secretary of the Whitebaiter’s Association has now received telegrams from Mr O’Baien indicating that these men are now to obtain relief work. Mr O’Brien’s first telegram stated: “Th e Unemployment Board reports that whitebait trench holders will be placed at work this week, of at all possible, and certainly next week. Regards. (Signed) Jas. O’Brien.” In a later message Mr O’Brien stated : “I have interviewed Mr Jessep, deputy-chairman, Unemployment Board, also Mr Bromley, member of the Board, re whitebait fishermen securing relief work. They are getting in touch with the Hokiitka. Certifying Officer to-day, with a view of allowing men relief work. Kindly wire me if relief work is not given. The reason of matter not having been dealt with previously is the illness of the Commissioner of Unemployment. (Signed) Jas. O’Brien.”

A nice range of light weight crochet summer wools suitable for mmpers, •are now being opened out at Schroder’s, for which there is a great demand.— Advt.

Safety first! Remedy celds <.nd efficiently—they might develop into nore serious chest and lung com* plaints. Use Linseed Emulsion. Breaks up the worst cough or cold. Sold every.vlicro la fid, ?a Pd and 4s Pd— Advt,