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Hokitika Guardian, 15 July 1935, Page 4

A conference of dairy producers will be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m., at Mclntosh’s club rooms.

Two young girls, strangers to Greymouth; were on Saturday charged in the Children’s 'Court, before Mr H. Morgan, S.M., under the Child Welfare Act, with not, being under propercontrol and were committed to the care of the Child Welfare Department until they become of age.

The Returned Soldiers’ weekly euchre tournament will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at 3 o’clock sharp. Goods oiders as orizes will be given. Admission 1 /-.—Advt.

Arrangements are now complete for the complimentary ball to be tendered Ron King in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday evening. Dancing will commence .at 8.30 p.m. and at 10.30 p.m. a presentation will be made to him on behalf of all branches of the sporting fraternity -and general public. A very large attendance is anticipated, and careful attention has been devoted to supper, music and pro gramme arrangements, ensuring a. successful function.

Seddon Shield, West Coast v. Marlborough, at Blenheim, August If. Newmans’ Motors Ltd., cars will leave Hokitika, on Friday, August 2, at 8 a.m., the return leaving Blenheim on Sunday morning, August 4. Intending passengers please ring phone Id Advt.

After passing a has on the Grey-mouth-Runanga main highway near Wingham Park on Saturday afternoon, a rental car, driven hv Mr T. Bannister, of Runanga, proceeding to AVaiuta, got into some loose gravel and swerved off the road into the ditch and capsized. Mr W. Howard of Runanga, sustained cuts on the head from flying glass, .which ’necessitated several stitches and shock and was admitted to the Grey Hospital. The other occupants of the bar, Mrs Bannister and two children suffered abrasions and shock, whilst one of the children also '•sustained ;a nasty cut., which necessitated the insertion of four stitches. The car was considerably damaged.

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE First ttid far Cold*, influenza.

The To Arolta arrived yesterday from Wellington and is loading for that port. The Gael arrived on Saturday evening from Greymouth and Wellington and is loading for Bruce Bay. An important meeting of the Exicehiior Football Club will ne h«-’UI in Keller’s sample rooms to-night at 7 p.lll. sharp, to consider the proposed south Westland trip.—Advt. Ho sure to he present at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday to say tarewell to Ron King and “Mike” Gilbert before they leave for England.—Advt. The new training plane, the Gypsy I Moth, Z.K.—A.A.Z., purchased from the Wellington Aero Club, by the West Coast United Aero Club, to replace tlie ill-fated Z.K.—A.D.O., was flown from Wellington to Hokitika yesterday by the West Coast Club’s instructor, . Flight-Lieutenant M.. F. Park, who had as passenger, Mr H. W. T)e Castro. The new plane, which was purchased at a cost 0f..£50!) is painted in the Club’s colours, silver, orange and azure. Beautiful tone and beautiful appearance. “Courtenay” Radios give you this desirable combination for the beautifully furnished home s of to-day. —Advt, A pi toil re benefit for Ron King will be held on Thursday evening when there is a good programme at the Princess Theatre. -Make this a bumpoj house!—Advt-’

A grand concert, given entirely by children, will be held in All Saints Hall on Tuesday, evening next, July 16, at 8 o’clock. Included in the programme are two very humorous playettes. ■' The House that Jack Built ’ and “The False Alarm,” as well as solos, recitations, and dances. Those wishing to spend a most enjo.vabfs evening should not fail to he present and at prices charged for admission, adults 1/-, children 6d, a good house should be assured.—Advt.

A fracture of the tibia bone of the left leg was sustained by Bobert Robinson, single, of Teremakau, a member of the United Club, whilst playing in Greymouth senior rugby representatives against Inangahua at Reefton yesterday afternoon. He was in the act of jumping for the hall from a line-out when be overbalanced. An opposing player fell simply, but heavily, upon his leg, the snap being audible from any part of the field.

To reciprocate for the splendid response from our numerous customers.

we are now delving into our huge stock making further cuts as an appreciation during tlie next few days. An early call for further bargains will be appreciated h v Schroder and Co.—Advt

Marvellous showroom values in woven wool frocks, rnoroeam frocks, hem berg silk blouses, winter coats, and hats, at Schroder and Go's winter sale is the talk of the town—Advt.

At the request of a- number of people, the Pluuket Society has decided to extend the closing date for entries for the baby photographic competition until July 24, and the last day for recording votes has now been fixed at Saturday, August 3. The entries are coming in in a very pleasing manner, being received from all parts of the district. Voting papers are now disappearing at an amazing rate, and the Society can confidently anticipate a successful outcome if public support continues to be forthoming. Parents are rej nested to write the number and class for the child, for whom voting tickets are purchased, on each ticket, thereby ensuring the correct casting of votes.

In “The Bristol’s” change of advt., special reference is made of their Anniversary Sale. This progressive store has been operating just on two years, and tile support accorded, during that period, is evidence of how their values are appreciated by the public. Watch for their change of advt during Anniversary Sale, as many specials of interest will be advertised during the next two weeks—The Bristol.—Advt.