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Wairarapa Age, 8 April 1933, Page 4

The new headquarters of the Wellington Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association were officially opened lastnight by the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, who paid a warm tribute to the Association.—(P.A.) The control of the Otaki Sanatorium for female patients passed officially from the Health Department to the Palmerston North Hospital Board at the beginning of the present month and yesterday there was an appropriate valedictory gathering at the institution. The Hon. J. A, Young represented the Government. The speakers paid a tribute to th© efficiency of the staff of the institution. A Chinese, Wong Lok, aged 55, and five Europeans, were arrested on gambling charges as the result of a visit by detectives to premises at Grey’s Avenue, Auckland. They appeared in the Police Court later before Mr. W. R. McKean, S.M. Wong Lok pleaded guilty to a charge of keeping premises as a common gaming house. The Magistrate said it seemed almost impossible to stop pakapoo offences. The accused was fined £6O, in default three months’ imprisonment and was allowed I'4 days in which to make payment. The Europeans found on the premises were convicted and discharged on an undertaking not to be found on paka‘poo premises again.—(P.A.) Ratchet spanner lost. Drake and ducks for sale. Grazing to let. Boarders wanted. Rolph’s Cycle Works advertise free tubes and reduced repair prices. Les 'Sharman, the Bike Man, has a good range of the latest long-life cycle battery lamps just arrived. Rolph’s Bargain Stores, Ltd., have made further, reductions for Easter gifts and presents. The Masterton Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., elsewhere notifies all farmers wishing to supply cream during the winter months that their lorries will be collecting cream as in the past year. Golf and hockey enthusiasts will be interested in a special advertisement inserted elsewhere in this issue by Mr. Albert Donald, Queen Street, Masterton. Mr. Geo. Watt, golf professional, has made this Sports House his depot for receiving appointments for lessons. Players are cordially invited to make use of the firm’s free practice room. There is an. extensive range of his autographed clubs in the new P.G.A. models, as well as other noted makes at prices which must appeal. Hockey players will find a fine stock of all their requirements, including the new Virginia stick with the divided shaft, which gives greater flexibility. The firm also have a wide range of both golf and hockey sundries. An invitation is extended to all players to call and inspect this comprehensive assortment of sports goods.