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Hokitika Guardian, 17 July 1931, Page 4

The Superintendent of the Fire Brigade inserts a notice of appreeiat ; on of the generous support given at their annual ball on Wednesday, evening. Addisons’ for genuine bargains in ladies’ coats. These should appeal to thrifty buyers, so call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt. Last night a heavy southerly came up and the night was a very rough and boisterous one. The blow was very heavy at times and was accompanied, by heavy showers at intervals. Some minor damage was done to fences and out buildings. A remarkable instance of child fortitude was witnessed at the 'Winter Show on Saturday evening, when the -Auckland Highland and National Dancing Society held their annual competitions. A girl aged ten years was dancing in the sailors’ hornpipe section when she was noticed to be in difficulties. She seemed t-o be in pain, but she kept on dancing. ■When she left the stage it was found that a safety pin had entered her first toe to a depth of about half an inch. As most of the dancing is done on the t-oes, it reflects credit on the child that she kept dancing. When the results were announced, she was placed second.

At Schroders great stock-taking sale now proceeding, you can save money. Ladies’ coats to clear from 15/-; better quality 25/-; best half price. Ladies’ hats from 5/6 up. These generally are 9/6 to 29/6. Blankets 19/6 up.—Advt.

Men’s heavy woollen lumber jackets, usual prices 22/6 to 36/-. Sale prices 18/6 to 29/6 at McKays.—Advt.

Addisons’ .bargain table is a real magnet. Call and see for yourself some of the snips which are being replaced each day.—Advt.

Judge ’ll are Enamel Kettles from 2 pints to 8 pints now in stock at the Economical Crockery Shop. Also Judge Ware Saucepans. Call and inspect these linos to-day. P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt.'

Constipation ! Eat Yeaston Tablets, the safe, gentle laxative. Non-habit-forming. W. E. Williams, chemist.— Advt.

There is nothing so cosy and warm the down quilts that Addisons are offering just now. These are at specially reduced prices, and should command ready sales- —Advt.

The Anglican service in Koiterangi on Sunday next will be Evensong at 2 p.m.

The Girl Guides are holding a Church Parade in All Saints’ Church on Sunday at 11 a. m. 5

The Gael which would have to take shelter from the southerly blowing will, on arrival, leave for Wellington again..

See Addisons’ window display for real snips in winter coats, lasnionabie tweed and face cloths with handsome inr collar and cuffs. All new stock. Call to-day.—Advt.

On all the great occasions in life, in times oi joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease” Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nalcler (proprietress).—Advt.

Dense fog, which usually perturbs the average motorist, does not svorry the service car drive. On a run from Rottorua to Auckland on ’Sunday night, one driver found himself driving through a thick screen of fog. The headlights, full on, would not penetrate. The driver stopped his car. In a‘ second he had covered the headlights with a red rag, snapped firmly over the glass with elastic bands. The difference was -astonishing. Out of darkness there was light The car drove on.

What is believed to be the largest and ■finest black opal in the world was discovered recently by a party of prospectors at Lightning ’Ridge, New South Wales, and was put on exhibition in Sydney. A flashing mass of fiery red, peacock blue and green and gold, it weighs 711 carats and was found at a depth of only loft. As far as records go, the biggest opal hitherto unearthed was 253 carats. This latest find is roughly rectangular in shape and measures, by 2in. The stone, found on the ■Pandora field, was brought to Sydney by a noted city gem merchant, who had been with the party that discovered it. The news of the discovery caused a minor rush to the field. It is believed that it will be cut by an expert lapidarist in Sydney. <

There were good sales in the fat stock sections at Addington on Wednesday. The entry of beef was normal, and included a large proportion of good cattle from within the province. There was one line of North Island beef. The sale was satisfactory and over all, there was a rise of fully £1 a head. Fat sheep were also yarded in normal .winter numbers, and in spite of the fact that freezing buyers are now not operating, there was a good demand. Batchers bought freely, and Wfcre Especially keen, to get goad quality ewes. Prices for ewes maintained lust week’s advanced levels, and wethers were only slightly easier: The entry of fat lambs was small. The entry of vealers was very small, and as a result, prices were high. The sale of pork and bacon was a little firmer.

An unusual case was heard in the Wanganui Magistrate’s. Court on Tuesday,' when Harry Taylor claimed £5 ss, the value of a magpie and a bantam, which, it 'was alleged, had been killed by a foy terrier allegedly owned by J. Wainhouse. Evidence was given to the effect' that the magpie was valuable in that it could talk and imitate almos: anything, and that it had been killf d by a fox terTier dog marked brown am. white, the colouring of defendant’s dog. The defence was that the ownership of the' dog had not been established. The Magistrate, Mr J. Salmon, said that there was no doubt as to the identity of the dog which had done the damage. The difficulty was to value the magpie, which was finally assessed at £4 and the baniam at ss. Judgment was given for plaintiif with costs and witnesses’ expenses.

Specialties.— Strong hardy antirrhinum plants, new and beautiful colours, 1/6 dozen at Yarralls.—Advt.

Special line of white and gold breakfast cups at 3d each, just landed at the Economical Crockery Shop, also large size breakfast plates 4d each. Be wise and secure these bargains today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Mothers should protect their children from coughs and colds this winter with "Nftsol.” Disinfects the oire’e of infection—the mouth, nose and throat. 120 full doses for 2s 6d. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

Yeaston Tablets every day ,keep you fit for work and play. W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

Blackheads disappear when you eat Yeaston Tablets which destroy infective germs. W. : E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Economy is today’s watchword, Use “Nazol” for coughs ana colds this winter—a quick, efficient remedy. The new double size bottle contains 120 full doses for 2s fid. Smaller size, 60 doses, for Is 6d. —Advt.

Thrifty buyers! Call and secure these bargains at Bade’s. Down quilts, double bed size from 255. Knpoe mattresses, single head 255. Pillows 2s 9d each, pillow slips, full size, 9rl each. Blankets, white single bed 19s lid pair. Frank Bade. —Advt.

Heavy knitting wools, shades, lemoi: green and red. .Now clearing at C skein at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, July 19th. will be as follows:—Arahura 10 a.m., Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.m, 7 p.m.

Carpet runners are going at Schrcd ers stock-taking sale from 2/3 up Hearth rugs 7/6 un. All lumber jack e.ts half price. The largest stock ii town to select from. Call .early ant. get your pick at Schroder and C 0..Advt.

Priced to meet the times. New veg etable and flower seeds. Guarantees super grade, 3d and Gd packet at Yar rails.—Advt.

rejiort from Kokatahi states that last night just after dusk the noise of an aeroplane was heard both go in' up and coming down the river, several re-idents having heard it. Enquiries have failed, however, to record an) aeroplane being in-the district yester day. The weather conditions at the time were somewhat boisterous.

f You are asked to keep in mind the annual Hockey Pall on Wednesday next in the Soldiers’ Hall. It is going to be a good turn out and too good to miss. «. The Ross Orchestra is ir charge of the music and dancing should go with a good swing to the excellent music provided;

In the women’s hockey match between Puller and Recflton for the Newman Cup, tlie former were successful in taking the cup from the latter, wh have hold it for eight years. An interesting feature of the match was that when Reefton won the cup Mrs Col vin was their captain. Since then she has removed to Westport and become captain of that team, her score belli! the determining factor in winning tin cup for Westport,

Mr J. O’Brien, M.P., lias received the following letter from the General Manager of Railways: “Your lettei of 9th instant addressed to the Hon. Minister of Railways enclosing petition from the residents of Ross anc South Westland, praying that Ross be made the terminus of the railway in that district has been referred to the Government Railway Board. I am directed to acknowledge receipt of yom letter and the accompanying petition and to say that the matter will have the careful consideration of the Board (Signed) H. ll*. Sterling, General Manager.”

The operations of the State Forest Service for the year ended March 31 resulted in the establishment of a gross area of 53,752 acres of new plantations,, 248 acres less than was projected. The total area of exotic plantations is now 307,000 acres, there being 228,000 acres in the North Island, compared with 79,000 kotos in the south. The total area of exotic plantations established by afforestation companies and local bodies is approximately 221,000 acres, 41,000 acres having been added curing the year. Private companies have been reponsiblr for 200,000 acres. An estimated crop of 3,000,000 trees is available for use in the coming year.

The death took place yesterday afternoon at Dunedin of Mrs Mary Bowman, for very many years a wellknown and highly esteemed resident of Grey mouth. The late Mrs Bowman who was 74 years of age, was a native of County Mavo, Ireland. She came out to New Zealand when 18 years o age, and had lived on the West Coasi for the past fifty-four years. Th late Mrs Bowman left for Dunedin to reside with her daughter, Mrs P. Duncan, some five weeks ago. Her illness wa shut a short one, and she passed away peacefully. She was predeceased some ten years ago by her husband She is survived by a family of four sons and thee daughters. The sons are: Robert and Thomas (Grevmouth. Harold (Wellington), and William ''Gisborne). The daughters are: Mrs P. Duncan (Dunedin), Mrs T. Cameron (Wellington), and Mrs A. Arnold (Grvmouth). There are also eight grandchildren.

Economy is to-day’s watchword. Use '‘Nazol” for coughs and. colds this winter—a quick, efficient remedy. The new -double size bottle contains 120 full doses for 2s fid. Smaller size, 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.