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Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1935, Page 4

The Grey mouth Combined Schools and Trades picnic is to be Held to Ross on Wednesday, January 30.

Girls rubber raincoats, hat to match, best value in town 12s Cd set.. “The Bristol,” Rcvell Street.—Advt.

Enquiries are being made in this issue for William Duncan Cator, last heard of in Nelson and Westland.

Clearing sale 1 of all this season’s milliue-’v commencing to-day at Addisons. CLll early.—Advt.

It was stated at the meeting of the Hospital Board last evening that to meet the requirements of country visitors the hospital would be open for visitors daily, except that on Thursdays visits could only be made for half an hour, between 3 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.

Reliable waterproof rain coats, roadlrnn’s coats, leggings, butterfiys, etc. Try AY. H. Stopforth’s, Revel] Street. —Advt.

In connection with St. Mary’s Flower Show on Wednesday of next week, Mr A. AY. Yarrall will take entries for the various classes at his shop Reveil Street, qr they may be left with the Secretary The schedule appears in this paper. The Ladies’ Committee of the Returned Soldiers’ Association are organising a soeal evening in All Saints Hall this evening (Tuesday) at 8.30 to entertain Lady Godley. All wives and mothers of ex-servicemen are cordially invited. Those attending are requested. to bring a plate—Advt.

The ball in aid of the funds for Toarolin improvements takes place in the Ivokntahi Public Jlail on Wednesday evening, when music will be provided by the Victoria Dance Rand. In' addition to a home made supper, which natrons always appreciate, there will be numerous dance novelties.

Unbeatable values, in hats and frocks at Schroder’s Clearance Sa'le. A •number of frocks to go at half price, so caU early and make a choice from the fine selection now offering.-—Advt.

A rather serious motor accident occurred in the Duller Gorge, nearlhc Runt, on Sunday, but luckily no loss of life resulted. It was a coincidence that two Moteuka private cars a Ford and a Crossley should ii.'O'-t in collision so far from home, 'rim ,-:irs nu t nearly head on and swinging around caused more damage. The

Uo'-'i n 1 • 'brown into the ditch, Put

t lk* occupants were not hurt. Both cars, in a bad condition, were towed to "West-

port for repairs.,

Spring Cleaning—Use Fairy Dyes for vour curtains-—Advt,

Make a pretty frock from Addisons’ summer dress fabrics. W© have a large selection in uncrushab] e crepes, crepe rayons, tussore silks_ spun silks in checks and stripes and cotton prints.—Advt.

Among the many bargains now offering at Schroder’s summer side, are a limited number of cotton piece goods priced from 6d per yard. Secure a dress length, as they are ideal fbr holiday wear. —Advt.

Take a Tip! If you want pure, piquant, full-flavoured vinegar of unexcelled quality ask for Sharland’s A'inegnr. Sold in bottle or bulk, at all stores —Advt.

Buy a fid tube of Fairy Dye instead if buying nay. curtains,—Advt.

At a special meeting of the Grey Hospital Hoard,-held last evening, Miss A. Bourkc, M.A., B.Sc., of Hamilton, was appointed Bacterologist.

A reunion to entertain General Sir Alexander Godley, will lx held in the Soldiers’ Hall, Hi is evening, January 22, at 8 p.m. sharp. All ex-service-men cordially invited.—Advt.

At the request of several of their .country members who wifi be unable to be present at the Re-Union this evening the .Returned Soldiers Association have made arrangements with 3ZR to broadcast the official part of the programme from 8.15 p.m. Returned Soldiers attending are requested to he seated by 8 o’clock.

At the meeting of the Westland Hospital Board last evening, the Chairman in moving the reception of the Treasurer’s report, stated there had been a drop in the amount ot patients ices received for the period. He pointed out that there had been a number of accident eases in the institution in which the patients were single men, receiving as compensation portion of the amount of wages they had been earning, hut in a number of instances they had left the hospital without paying anything for their upkeep. This lie considered grossly unfair and lie thought some steps should be taken to prevent a recurrence in the future.

Regulations are contained in the latest issue of the “New Zealand Gazette” amending others relating to motor-car plivtes. It is provided by Order-in-Council, that- ' registration plates affixed to private motor-ears being the property of or regularly used by the Governor-General, may be distinguished by the symbol of a crown alone. Another regulation provides for private-hire or rental, cars a series of numerals from 1 to 300 inclusive, without initial letter, and also a series of numerals from 5)6900 to 99699 inclusive, preeeeded by the letter N.

Uninvited guests at Saturday night’s river carnival at Christchurch were a wild duck and four of her progeny. Just as the Duke of Gloucester’s barge bee-an its voyage up to the Carlton Mill bridge. Mrs Duck and her family swam nest the dais. The glare of the electric lights on the Royal barge confused the ducklings, sending them scattering in different directions. Shortly afterwards an obviously worried mother duck swam wildly about in search for her missing family. Having at last found them, and having, presumably, counted heads, she continued her placid way’down stream, the ducklings strung out behind her in a little formal line.

At the Magistrate's Court Greymouth yesterday, when charged with fighting in Tainui Street on December 1, Martin Laurence Crowe pleaded not guilty. Loyola Pritchard Hales, similarly charged, pleaded “guilty, under strong provocation.” The S-M. said it seemed quite clear, on the evidence, that there was no case against Crowe, his action being in self-defence. Hales, on his own- evidence convicted himself as the.aggressor. He must be convicted, and would be fined £2, with 10s costs. The charge against Crowe would be dismissed.

The wedding was celebrated on Saturday of Air Jack Roche, the wellknown trotting owner, son of -Mr F. Roche, and the late -Airs Roche, Westport, to Joan, daughter of Air and Mrs Morganty, also of AYestport. The ceremony took place at St. C'aniee’s TTiurch. Rev. Father Phelan officiating. ’File bride was attended bv her sister Pat, as bridesmaid, and Air A. O’Neill was best man. After the ceremmiy a large number of guests were present at a reception held at the residence of the bride’s parents. The wedding unites two families who have been associated with trotting in AVestport for many years.

While a large crowd of people were awaiting the arrival of the Duke of Gloucester last week at the Oatnaru Public Gardens, where the official welcome was tendered, an amusing incident happened in whch a local body official was caused considerable embarrassment. The public and school children were watching the road along which the Royal Party were to travel. At the time appointed a car appeared moving slow, lv, and thinking the sole occupant of the hack seat to be the Duke the crowd began cheering and the children added their voices to the welcome, at the same time waving hundreds of flags: The gathering was highly amused when the official stepped from the ear and walked to his place on the dais, a very embarrassed man.

Past experience has taught many thrifty buyers that our spot cash prices are lower than most sale prices. For -maximum vajTue shop at “The Bristol’’ Revell Street.—Advt.

Remember! Sauces and pickles are more jpiqujantly flaivottred )when you

us.' Vinegar. It’s unexcelled! Ask your grocer for “Sharland’.s Vinegar” not just “vine-a - ?.” In bottle or bulk.—Advt.