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Hokitika Guardian, 11 August 1930, Page 4

The Kumara. Volunteer Fire Brigade annuall ball will be held on Friday, September 12,.... ~ v

The usual social at St. Mary’s Club will be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m. instead of Thursday.—Advt, :

Entries,, close; to-night .at, 7 p.m.. for the Hokitika Amateur Boxing Association Tourney on the following Saturday, Full particulars from the secretary, E, BesWAdvt.

The Three Mile- Tennis Club ball in the Three Mile Hall on Wednesday promises to prove a very successful gathering. The ladies’ committee are- providing a home made supper while excellent music has been arranged lor. Patrons are assured an enjoyable evening.

There has been considerable meat at Roxburgh and Alexandra oyer what is reported to be a rich gold strike on the Molyneux River-between Alexandra and Roxburgh on a part of the long stretch of river held by the Molyneux Electric Gold Dredging Company; It is stated that three Alexandra youth, when the river was low last week, set to work and washed up sCoz. of gold for four days’ work. Unfortunately the river rose rather quickly and their claim had to be abandoned for this year. : ■*' J

The well known liner Rimutnka, which during the war served as a troop ship, is now in the hands of ship Breakers at Falmouth. The vessel, which was recently withdrawn from the New Zealand service, is thirty years, old, having been - built in 1000. In the earjy days the Rimutnka was -rigged ns a two-masted topsail schooner. She voyaged to and from New Zealand round Cape Horn, ending at one or two Australian pdrt-.s. Another former prominent liner on the Australian service, at present being broken up at Home, is the Orient vessel Osterley.

Matters affecting the Military 'Ball fixed for Wednesday week, are now engaging attention. The function promises to be of the usual fashionable nature, and will include patrons from outside’centres, including members of ' .the military and their lady friends from Greyniouth. A Indies’ committee is attending to the social side of I the evening and will direct the supper ! arrangements. The management has I kindly offered to donate the proceeds from the ball to the Returned Soldiers building fund. In view of the fact l that the defence policy is in the meltI ing pot, it is considered not unlikely ( that the present will be the last Military ball locally, at least for some time. The event will be very popular, ; more so because of the uncertainty as . to the future, and the desire to enjoy a pleasant evening under £he popular management of the military authorities. ,• 'r ' \ Whitebait are now;making their apI pearance throughout the Coast. Pater- ■ sons have just opened their new stock Jof whitebait netting, 'Boim at Is lid and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for an early run,—Advt. Everything for Baby. Flunket cots, prams in artistic designs, push chairs, I baby high chairs, fire-guards, baths etc, I Call and inspect our stocks at Yarrall’s } Revell St.—Advt. Never before as in the new season’s range of Rerlei foundations have we offered such wonderful values. Charming and beautiful, the new models come in. I lovely Satin Glo, .soft and .subtly rose, two-tone Broche, floral brocade, Swam? Silk, and Coutil. . . . and these lovely garments are as comfortable as they are beautiful. For figure beaufy, comfort, poise, and elegance such as you have never known before, choose and wear one of these new Berleis to-day. There are models to suit all varying types of figures. Schroder and Co. —Advt. Sandwich sets, fruit sets, tea sets, cake plates, sweet dishes, in great variety at tlie Economical crockery Shop. We cordially invite you to inspect our display. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt. A few drops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief every morning will protect you from colds all day. Take this scientific precaution right throughout the winter. Economical double size contains 120 doses for 2s 6d.—Advt.

Just arrived new stock of Lysle hose in all .shades, at McKays.—Advt. A meeting of tire Lake Kanieri Boat Club will be held at Mclntosh’s Club Rooms on Wednesday, August 13th at 8 p.m. > A, grand ball will be held in the Arahura Road Schoolroom on Friday, August 291 b, in aid of the school prize fund. The committee are making complete arrangements and the .results should be very satisfactory. In connection with the School Concert on Thursday ne.*t at the Princess Treatre, it is notified that seats may be booked for the afternoon and evening performances at Mclntosh’s, shop. " V '• A very ifine concert programme will be presented at the Woodstock Hall to-night in aid of St. Johns Church . fund, Rimu. Airs Wright and her ; bevy of performers are presenting a number of their very attractive items, Mr. and Mrs Arnold Perry will sing, and there will be a number of other attractive numbers. A ball will be hahl at the conclusion so that a real good evening is assured patrons. Cars will leave the Parish Hall at . 7.30 for e Woodstock.

The sad news was received last even-, ing of the death of Miss Chrissie Hills elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Lance Hills of Ngaio, Wellington. The deceased although not strong had grown more: robust of late years, and was, a. favourite with all who knew her". She is a niece of Mr S. J, Preston (who left for Wellington this morning) and Mesdames Thompson and C-owie of this town’. , Mr and Mrs Hills being natives of this, locality are well-known in .the district, and very general. sympathy: will be felt for .the family in the sed bereavement.

For one week only we offer you host quality enamel saucepans, 5 to a eet at the extremely low cost of 11s 6d a set. Call and inspect these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens Proprietress.—Advt. ‘

Fluctuations o i the current a* experienced locally do not effect to any great extent the All Electric Majeatci Radio set. A ballast tube overcomes this annoying condition and also protects the set against excessive voltage and the resultant burning out of transformers. Ring . ’phone 112. arid airange for a demonstration! Li 'S. Rossi Majestic! agent *or Westland

Woods’ Grsat Peppermint Curt for infiuenza colds. i t . r ’