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Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1930, Page 4

Mrs and Miss Lawson insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Rations are notified that owing to the scarcity of fresh cream the Central Factory’s shop will he t'.oscd lor the next three Sundays.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and ICO. notify particulars of their stock sale at Kokatabi yards on Wednesday, Sep-, tember 3rd.

The establishment of a State lottery was advocated by Mr W. J. Broad toot (.11., Waitomo) in the House of Representatives. “I believe the time has come for a State 1 lottery in New Zealand,” Mr Broadfoot sad. ‘‘Let us have a Tattersall’s; 1 would prefer to see that run by'the Government than to see our peope sending of thousands- of pounds across the water to keep Tasmania going. When the right l moment comes 1 propose to move an amendment to the member for Poverty Bay’s Gaming: Bill.” 'Called- to order by Mr Speaker for discussing legislation not before the lionise. Mr Broadfoot said lie would reserve any further remarks until the appropriate time.

It is understood that there at sent exists in Greymouth a. small epL domic of Vincent’s Angina or what was known (duriing the -war, as Trench Month. This is characterised by painful swelling of the gulns, ttiOst clearly noticed in that portion of the gums which lies between the teeth; the gums bleed easily and are tender. The condition is very contagious and can be contracted by using the same cup or glass uncleansed or by contact. While it is not dangerous to life in the interests of public health it instantly requires treatment and those who have these symptoms should consultj their doctor or dentist. The condition is diagnosed by the microscopical examination of a swab and the suffered is a carrier of the disease un-, til the swab is negative.

Amusing comment on the Strong hold, which cricket has on Australians was made bv Sir Hugh Allen, director of the Royal College of Music, London, at a reception in Auckland. Sir Hugh said his one memory of Australian hotels was of people coming to his room to acquaint him with the number of runs Bradman had made at Lord’fS. “What do you think of Bradman’s score?” one man asked him. “I did. not know lie had written one,” replied Sir Hugh. “In facetious vein I suggested to him that the name of Bradman ought to be added to tho three great B’s, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms,” added Sir Hugh. “He said, ‘What team do they play for?” I said ‘lnternational.’ ‘Where can I see them play?’ he asked. I said, ‘ln Heaven.’ ‘Bo 'they,make many runs?’ he asked. T said, ‘lots, and they are very difficult to play.’ I think he still believes Bach, Beethoven and Brahms are cricketers. It was one experience it was really worth going to Australia for."

Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Patersons hare just opened their new sto"k of whitebait netting, 80in.' at .Is lid and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for an early run. —Advt.