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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1931, Page 4

The annual meeting of the KokatnhiKoiterangi branch of the banners Union will be held on Thursday next at 8 p.m.

Addisons’ for genuine bargains in ladies’ coats. These should appeal to thrifty buyers, so call early and avoid disappointment. —Advt.

A special meeting of the Hokitika Borough Council will be held on Wednesday next, 22nd July, at noon. Business ; —To pass resolutions making and leving rates for the year ending the 31st March, 1932.

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

In his sermon at St. Paul’s ProCathedral, Wellington, on Sunday evening, Bishop Bennett paid a beautiful tribute to the late Mrs Seddon, says the “Evening Post.” He spoke of the family life of earlier days, when he knew both Mr and Mrs Seddon well. Theirs, he said, was an ideal household, with both parents taking their part finely, and bringing up their children well, to make good citizens and good church-people. The atmosphere of the home was beautiful, and Bishop Bennett spoke of Mrs Seddon ns a “wonderful woman, and a Mother in Israel.”

At Schroders great stock-taking sale now proceeding-, you can save money. Ladies’ coats to clear from To/-; 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 35/-. 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 Ware Enamel Kettles from 2 pints to 8 pints now in stock at the- Economical Crockery Shop. Afso Judge .Ware Saucepans. Call and inspect these lines to-day. P. Stephens p r o p r i e t res s.—Advt.

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

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify their entries for the fat stock s..le at Arahura. on Monday. Kanieri Electric Ltd., notify that electric power will be cut off to-morrow (Sunday) between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. for the purpose of testing.

See Addisons’ window display for real snips in winter coats, iasnionable tweed and face cloths with hands; me fur collar and cuffs. All new stock. Call to-day.—Advt.

It is the 62nd anniversary of the big fire .in Bevel I Street that occurred on July 18th, 1869, when the whole of ißcvcll Street premises from those of 'Williams (Chemist) to near the intersection of Weld Street were destroyed by fire.

A few minutes before knock-off time on Thursday, William Jones, a miner, employed at the State Mine, was struck on the face and shoulder by a wooden bar falling from the roof of the mine. He sustained a dislocated collar-bone, and was also cut about the face.

Two inches of snow fell at Arthur’s Pass on Wednesday, according to a report received from the Railway Department. A> foot of snow now lies on the ground. The weather at the Pass next day was overcast, with indications of a further fall of snow.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than hy 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. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

One thousand pounds worth of banknotes were left unguarded on a small table for over half an hour in an Auckland bank on Thursday. The money, which was in denominations of £1 to £IOO, was for transfer to another big business. When the men in charge found that the money had been left behind, they hurried back to the bank and found that a member of she escort staff of another bank, on seeing the money lying on the table, had handed it over to the teller.

According to the' annual report of the State Forest Service, 19,147 deer were killed as vermin during the year ended (March 31, 1931. The report states that to the' limit of funds available, the Service continued its war on herbivoiouo animals in State forests. It carried out the destruction of 27,260 wild pigs, '28,474 rabbits and hares, 6880 deer, 386 goats, 951 bush rats, 49 wild horses, and ,32, wild cattle,..a total of 64,032 animals., Private hunters in the South Island accounted for 12,267 deer, on which a State bonus of 2s a tail was paid, lhe report points out that the ultimate solution of the control of wild life lies m the successful exploitation of the tvdes of the animals.

The annual report of the Registrar 01 l Friendlv Societies stated that membership of societies _ increased during the year from ltd, 154 to R>'id,, equal to 1.91 per cent. 'Hie total accumulated funds of the societies increased from £3,927,433 to £4,130,117, the average capital per member being now £3B 10s 9d, as compared with £3 l 7s at the end of 1929. Net interest credited to the sick and funeral funds during the year totalled £182,156, equal to a rate of £5 9s 6d per cent, as compared with £5 14s lid per cent, during the previous year. The average contributions and interest per member credited to the sick and funeral funds decreased from £3 12s 4d to £3 10s lOd, and the cost of sickness and funeral benefits from £1 13s lOd to £1 13s 6. The total gain in these particular funds for the year amounted to £1 9s lid per member. The niimber of members who died , was 821, equal to 7.70 per thousand members at risk, as compared with 868 and 8.39 respectively during 1929.

During the approaching apple export season practically all the Auckland shipments will be packed in cases made in the Auckland district. During the last four or five years most of the cases have been imported from Canada or the United States, owing to the inability of the Auckland sawmillers to supply suitable cases at a competitive price. - Several mills in the Auckland province have now installed improved band saws and planing machines, and are seasoning the timber before the final process of cutting and dressing is carried out. Samples have been shown to local orchardists of cases in which the cutting is equal to that of imported cases. The timber used, kahikatea and pinus insignis, is not as suitable as the imported hemlock, but if the pinus is well dried, free from knots and kept clean, it provides a case suitable for the purpose. As at least 120,000 cases will be needed this season, it u ill mean that approximately £SOOO will 'be spent in the Auckland province, the greater proportion being circulated in wages. Tn addition to cases needed for exporting apples and pears, Dree quantities of cases are needed for all fruit sold in the Dominion, and the case trade is becoming a valuable one to the sawmilling industry.

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.

Heavy knitting wools, shades, lemon, green and red. Now clearing at od skein at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

All those who have heard the Ross Orchestra and know what a pleasure it is to dance to it, will no doubt wish to repeat the experience on Wednesday next at the Hockey Rail. The ladies have the supper well in hand and a most enjoyable evening is assured. _

Priced to meet the times. New vegetable and flower seeds. Guaranteed super grade, 3d and 6d packet at Yarralls.—Advt.

The death of Mr Francis Mills l of High Street, occurred last evening at the Grey Hospital. The deceased had been ailing for a brief period, and yesterday underwent an operation, his death coming unexpectedly. The late Mr Mills, who, for the past- five years, had been on the staff of Tate’s Boot emporium, Tainui Street, was 50 years of age, and was amative of Christchurch, wlnlre a number of his relatives reside. He leaves a wife (a mem. her of the Rice family), and one young daughter.

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