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Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1931, Page 4

Newmans .Motors Ltd. are running special cars on Wednesday at 1.15 p.m. for the opening of the new dredge.

A reminder is given of the annual meeting of members of the Hokitika Boxing Club to-night (Monthly) at 7 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

Nominations for all events at the Faster meeting of the Kumara Racing Club close this (Monday) night with Mr G. Pamment,

A meeting of the local Unemployment Committee is to be held to-night to consider the revised regulations in respect to- No. 5 scheme, under which the test of unemployment is being considerably tightened. The scheme is not in the nature of relief work as was generally considered at first, but is primarily an alternative to sustenance payments, so that these considered eligible will probably be decreased eon, siUerabiy in number from, now on,

An example of the strain to which motor vehicles were subjected during the violent earthquake of February 3rd is recounted by a Napier resident who was at Wairoa at the time. There was a large two-ton truck standing by the side of the main road at the time, and this was heaved about like a matchbox. Two snapping noises were heard, and later it was discovered that both rear springs had been broken hv the force of tin* upheaval. There was no load weight on the truck at the time.

The New Zealand Manufacturers' Federation recently invited competitive designs for a New Zealand trade mark. Some hundreds of designs were receiv ed, and after going through them twice the number was reduced to three. It is hoped that a combination of the first and second awards will meet the wishes of the committee, and the designers are being communicated with to that end. The kiwi, fern, and map of the Dominion were the principal features, hut several of the lowi designs were disqualified because they showed the kiwi standing in ail upright position instead of with his head down and the point of the beak almost on the ground.

Roe Addisons window display oi evening frocks and evening materials. — Advt.

At the an mi nlmeeting of the Creyniouth Fire Board the chairman Mr W. H. Parfitt. in hie annual report dealt with the loan proposal for reticulation purposes which is shortly to be placed before the ratepayers. He. stressed the need for larger mains, especially in the residential areas where the water shortage had for some months been acute. During the past four years over 160 houses had been erected within the town homlaries and the existing mains had proved far too small. Mr W. H. Parfitt, Government representative, was re-elected chairman. The estimates for the ensuing year, totalling £750, were adopted. Tiffs was a decrease of £250 on the previous year. For the twelve months ended March 10, 1901. there were twelve fires, the. most serious being that of the Royal Hotel,

Some concern was felt in the Koliatalii Valley on Saturday night and yesterday when it became known that Mr Arthur Woolhouse who had been in the hills with two companions at, the head of Tonrolui Canyon on Friday and Saturday had failed to come out. When in the vicinity of the Toaro! Canyon the party failed to find the track and 'Woolhouse parted from his companions in the endeavour to locate it. His companions by following a water course made their way down safely and when two dogs that were with Woolhouse were seen on the track, and there was no response to gun fire, they presumed he had found the track and gone on, as the dogs followed the party. On reaching Kokatfihi it- was found that Woolhouse had not come out, and on Sunday morning a search party went out. The weather was wet with a heavy mist on the hills making travelling difficult and the creeks were all rising in flood. The'searchers returned to Koka. tafii just before six o'clock last night. Inning been successful in their quest, having discovered the young man in the vicinity of where the party had separated on the Saturday m°rning and ho had become completely hushed' when lie was found by the sequ'clrparty, who lqul a very rough and wet journey throughout, the day, with flooded creeks every where. Luckily beyond having suffered the discomfort of having been out all night in the wet open withmijt food, young Woolhouse was none the worse for his outing.

Scalp irritation! Brice’s Dandruff Prescription os (id, Seboria Soap 2s. Lawn’s hairdresser.—Advt.

Dandruff disappears after nsin ,r Price’s Preparations. Lawn’s hairdresser.—Advt.

Falling hair checked with Brice's Regenerator, 5 s 6d. Lawn’s hairdresser.—Advt.

Addisons have opened up to-day ladies velour, tweed and face cloth coats, in the newest shades and styles. Call and inspect.—Advt.

The dcr.ith took place at Kajata on Saturday morning of Mr .John Anderson Hillier, at the age of 81 years. Deceased parsed away suddenly, he having suffered from heart disease.

The annual meeting of the Womens r restitute takes place to-morrow (Tuesday) at St. Andrews Hall, at 8 p.m. A full attendance is requested. —Atlvt.

Ti e representative of Dr Scholl, foot expert, has arrived in Hokuika, and may he consulted free ra Messrs Oliver and Duff’s for the next two days in connection with any foot troubles.

A collision between a Ford lorry driven by Mr James Mill of Gnymoirfli, and a Rugby car driven by Mr A. Chapman of Ross, occurred on Saturday night. Both ears were considerably damaged, but fortunately the occupants escaped injury.

The death took place yesterday of Mrs S. Borlase of Westport. She was GO years of age, and had latterly been a patient of the Buller Hospital. She leaves a husband and five of a family, one daughter. Miss S. Borlase (Westport), and four sons, Norman, Samuel and William (Westport), and James (Wellington). Air A. Lees of Greymouth is a brother.

The weather yesterday wOfl very unpleasant. In the early morning there was a light rain, which cleared somewhat, but fell again after noon, increasing in substance as the afternoon wore on until there was a heavy downpour. By night a. northerly gale was raging and it continued all night, rain falling very heavily in the early hours of the morning. This morning there was not much improvement, steady ram falling almost continuously.. 'I lie rain was a warm one and as a result thorn was a heavy Hood in the river, a large quantity of driftwood-, being brought down.

Advice was received this morning of the death at Haw era of -Mrs J. Manners which took place last evening. The deceased was a daughter (Amy) of the late Mr H. J. Sandle of Stafford, where she was horn and was 40 years’ of age. She had been in failing health for about a month, but her death came as a great shock to her relatives. Deceased leaves a husband aud family of four children, two daughters aged 17 and 14 years and two sons younger. Mrs V. Bergamini of Hokitika is a sister, and Messrs Sydney Sandle of Palmerston North, Henry of Ophir, Otago and Janies of Christchurch are brothers, Many friends in this district will hear with sincere regret of her death and extend their sympathy to the relatives.

Knocked down on the pavement in Queen Street, Auckland, by a falling signboard, Mr G. W. Wright, of Epsom, was the victim of an accident brought about by a combination of unusual cirouniHtnrices. Ho is in howpita l in it semi-conucioiia condition suffering from a severe injury to bis head. A heavy steel frame window fell from the fourth floor of Short’s Building, crashing op to the end of the suspended verandah ot Kean's Limited, whose premises adjoin, Having fallen from a considerable height, the window struck the verandah with such force' that one of a number ot triangular box signs, about 12 feet long, parted from its fastenings on the ceiling of the verandah and fell to the pavement, striking Mr Wright, who was passing. It also grazed the back of a woman, while several, other pedestrians had narrow escapes.

Addisons have opened up a further shipment of new millinery, Inspection invited.—Advt.

A few of the bargains to he had at the Economical Crockery Shop Sale: glasses 4 for lid, smaller size 5 for Is. pudding basins from 6d, bread and but'er plates 2d each. Large cakes of sand-soap 3 for lOd, Call and inspect to-da.V. — P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt,

It will pay you to visit Schroder’s Emporium where the latest creations can be selected at most moderate prices. Not only in Millinery, Frocks, Furs, but also in Carpets, Linoleums and men’s wear. Early inspection invited. Advt.

If it sheets “hemmed ready for use” you want, Bnde’s have them at prices that defy competition. These sheets are all guaranteed pure and its worth your while to order your requirements now ns they are selling readily. Frank Bade, Phone 179.- -Advt.

Bones, blood, tissmes, nerves buiU up with British Yeast-O-Cod Tablets, the calcium, tasteless cod liver oil food, IV E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt,

Nerve Nourishment secured by taking British Yeast-O-Cod Vitamin© Tab. lets. 3s for 32. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Physical fitness and mental energy restored with British Yeast-O-Coo Vitamine Tablets. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Weak-chested? Build up your chest, increase your weight and strength with British Yeast-O-Cod Tablets. W. E. Williams Chemist.—Advt.

Build firm flesh round your hones by taking British Yeast-O-Cod Tablets. IV. E. Williams, Chemist, --Advt.

Vigorous hens—mors eggs with Wadham’s Poultry Spice. Rich in proteins. Ail Groeers and Stores.—Advt.