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Hokitika Guardian, 1 June 1935, Page 4

Monday next being the King's Birthday, the “Guardian” will not. bo published.

A final reminder is given of the Bowling Club ball on Monday night. Music will tie provided by the Rhythm Dance Band and the ladies’ committee are, providing a plentiful supper. The floor will lie in perfect order.

A dance will be held in Toker's Hall, Arahura, on Friday, June 7, in aid of the funds of the Arahura Football Club.

A euchre and forty-lives tournament will be held in the Longford Hall, Kokatahi, on Monday night, June 3, in aid of St. Aidan’s Church funds. Good prizes.-—Advt.

Mr J. L. Turner, men’s wear specialist, has an interesting announcement In this issue which should prove attractive to our readers, and cause a good deal of competition. .

Should you be in doubt, consult us about your winter unde; near or overcoat. We have the most comprehensive range on the West Coast, all qualities, all prices, all sizes at W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

A general meeting of subscribers to the Hokitika Library will be held in the Library on Tuesday evening when several matters of importance will be considered-

While working on the Grey County Council’s stone crusher, at Coal Creek on Thursday, Mr C. H. Nailer, of South Leach, had several fingers of his right hand crushed, when the hand was caught in an endless chain.

The death took place in England, of Leslie George Wylde, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. JL Wylde of Greymouth. Jie left New Zealand with the Main Body in 1914, and took part in the landing at Gallipoli, and went, through the campaign til! the action at Silvia Bay, u ho’\. lie was wounded, and lost a leg. Since then he Has lived in England. He is survived by a wife and son, his parents and two sisters.

Material is now being assembled by tlie Public Works Department for the necessary addition to the highway bridge at Knnieri partly destroyed at the time of the February flood. There Iras been some ‘Unavoidable delay about timber supplies, but piles are on order, and the work will be put in hand immediately on delivery. '] ne Department Ims made a ,commencement with the restoration of Mall’roy’s brido-e at Arahura. O

Extensive damage resulted to a Sports Avian aeroplane owned by the Auckland Aero Club when the machine struck a fence as it was about to land at the Hobsonville air base earlier in the week. The machine was piloted by Mr Aubrey Breckon, of Waimana Avenue, North-cote, who had as -a passenger a mechanic from the '.Manger© aerodrome, but both occupants fortunately escaped injury.

Christopher Briscoe, employed by the public Works Department while at work yesterday had his left leg broken by a log rolling on it. He had to be carried on a stretcher from Smoko, a distance of five miles, and was met on the track by Dr H. Hutson. of Blackball. After receiving attention at iuackha.il, lie was conveyed to the Grey Hospital.

Superior f? 11 e quality boys all 'wool Singlets with the latest v neck. No buttons required. See them at the Bristol, which leads the. way for eider quilts. Qualities and prices right.— Advt.

The Westland County Council lias had a. new work carried out on tinLake Ivanieri road highway. The bridge at Black Creek became necessary for reconstruction, but in boil of a new bridge, a drive has been put in the solid and the water diverted through a tunnel. This has enabled the former deep creek to be filled in, making a solid roadway. The approaches have been widened and the alignment of the road improved, thus completing a useful improvement to the road generally, and a benefit for traffic.

Registrars of electors throughout New Zealand are now sending letters by post to all persons whose names are on the Parliamentary rolls, the questions put to each being in effect, “Bo you still reside at the address given on the roll? If not, wliat is your present address?” This method of purging the rolls is being adopted for the first time since enrolment was made compulsory. In 1929, after the 1928 General Election, inquiry notices were sent to all who had not voted. That was not done after the last election. Now the department is doing the purging beforehand for the coming election.

If you call at Schroder and Co’s, you will find there a nice range of kid gloves in nigger brown, grey and blacic in all sizes at very moderate price. Please call early.—Advt.

In addition to hosiery and gloves we have many useful and wanted lines for household use. The women folk who want value at lowest 'cash prices should inspect our stock of sheets, towels, pillow cases, tea towels, blankets, etc. The Bristol Clothing am» Drapery Go.—Advt.

Now there’s no reason to let that cold hang on. Here’s a wonderful new Ephedrine preparation,' Ephrinex, which is sopciallv designed for the quick relief of colds, catarrh, and ha# fever. It’s wonderful. Try it! 2s at all chemists—Advt.