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Hokitika Guardian, 4 June 1935, Page 4

The P.B.A. euchre tournament, will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening at, 8 o’clock sharp.

r l'h.? two trains outward yesterday were well patronised, a large number also making their way by ear, the football and golf matches being special attractions.

The Bowling Club ball last evening proved a successful and enjoyable ■gathering. Excellent music was provided by the Rhythm Dance Band, and the ladies’ committee provided a dainty supper.

Mr Justice Northern,ft nrrivlcd in Hokitika on Saturday' evening and during the past day or two has been renewing friendships ol his oarlioi days. He left. to-day for Groymouth. where the Supreme Court sessions open, to-day.

Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co. of Christchurch, notify in this issu.? that their senior master tailor, Mr J. S. Gray is paying a visit to Hokit ka this week and can he soon at Keller’s Hotel to-morrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, where he will be pleased to see patrons.

Tcnnent’s advise that their optician will he in attendance at their Hokitika, branch on Thursday next, June fi, when he may he consulted on all eye troubles. Large selection of the latest frames and lenses to choose from, —make your appointment now.—Advt.

A wedding of considerable local interest took place on Saturday at Runanga Methodist Church, when Phyllis May (Billie) Sam ways, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Samwavs, Waimate, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to John Isaac Mossop, ehksfc son of Mr and Mrs 1. Mossop, Seddou Terrace, Runanga.

Mr Para Logan, a leading Maori in the Wnipawa district, has won £12,000 in an Australian sweepstake. Mr Logan, who is a married man with one soil attending the Wellington University, is a well-known sportsman, a keen Rugby referee and a golfer. An Aucklander, signing himself “Brand New,” Epsom, has won £750. Two other prizes of £250 and £215 have been won by “No Luck Yet,” Upper Hutt, Wellington, and “A.M. Syndicate,” Te Kuiti, respectively.

A Wellington message states it is expected with the retirement of Mr A. 1). Park, Secretary of the Treasury, who has been appointed a director of the Mortgage Corporation of New Zealand, lie will b e succeeded in his public service post b.v Mr G. C. Rodda, As-sistant-Secretary-- to the Treasury. Tn all probability •Mr B. C. Aslnvin, second assistant-secretary to flip Treasury, will succeed Mr Rodda in his present position. Mr Rodda is a native of Stri fiord, where his parents resided in the early davs.

Superior fine quality hoys all wool Singlets with che latest v neck. No buttons required. See them at the Bristol, which leads the way for eider quilts. Qualities and prices right.— Advt

The sun will enter the xodincnl sign Cancer on June 22, which will be the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere; its distance from the earth will then he 'about 91,000,000 miles. The planet Mercury will set on June 15 at 5.14 p.m. ; it will bp in inferior conjunction with the sun on June 21. It will he found well to the north of west, and as its apparent magnitude early in June will 'be 1.0, it will be a fairly conspicuous object: its brightness will, however, fall off rapidly as thp month advances and will be only 2.5 on June 15.

Guard against colds—keep a bottle of “Nasool” always in the home. Safe for young and old. Gives prompt relief. Now Is 3d at all chemists and stores—Advt,

The annual Druids’ ball will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall, on Wednesday, June 19.

Until j'urllior notice, Adair’s Head will bo temporarily closed to traffic at the It in in dredge, as from to-day.

New underwear at Addisons’. Winter warmth for men. Winter days call lot' early selection of warmer underwear and pyjamas. A large assortment just to hand at Addisons • —Advt.

included in the King’s birthday honours list is Dr. Dafoe, who attended Mrs Dionne, the mother of the fatuous Canadian quintuplets. Dr. Dafoe has been invested with the Order of the British Empire.

An enjoyable night’s dancing is promised on Wednesday, June 12, when the annual dance of the Hokitika Old Girls Basketball Club will be held.— Advt.

A petition for commutation of the sentence ol death on Charles William Price for the murder of Evelyn Mary Madden is being forwarded to tire Executive Council, by Mr X. S. Averill and Mr 'l'. E. O’Dowd of Hastings, counsel for defence. Air Avcrill said the whole question of an appeal had been very carefully considered, and both he and Mr O’Dowd had agreed that Price had been given an eminently fair trial.

If you call at Schroder and Do’s, you will find there a nice range of kid gloves in nigger brown, grey and blade 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 '(.ash prices should inspect our stock of sheets, towels, pillow eases, tea towels, blankets, etc. The Bristol Clothing anu Drapery Co.—Advt.

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

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE For Children’s Backing Cough.