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Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1932, Page 4

The' entries for the. fat fitock sale at Arahura appear in this isssue. slb. tea, slb. butter -and a 501 b. bag of Hour is the liiv,t prize at the, R.B.A. Euchre on Tuesday. A meeting of trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. j The programme for next week and the amended visiting places of the Westland Talkies circuit are notified in our amusement columns to-day. Tonnent’s advise that their optician will be in attendance at their Hokitika branch, next Thursday, 16th inst., and may be consulted on all optical require, ments. Make your appointment now.— Advt. Successful West Coast candidates in tho Electrical Wiremen’g examination held in April, 1932, were: Greymouth, G. Hughes (written part), D. R. Willciams (written); Westport: W, Marshall (written), and J, R. Walsho (written). J. R, Walshe also secured a pass in the practical section. R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, June 14th., at 8 o’clock, Ist. puze, olb. tea, 51b. butter, 501 b. bag flour; 2nd., 701 b. bag of sugar; 3rd., 51b. butter; 4th., 25. b. bag flour. Admission 2 s.—Advt. Yesterday was the 26th. anniversary of tile death of the Rt. Hon. R. J. CSeddon, who became Prime Minister of New Zealand on May 1, 1892, and died at bea on June, 10, 1900, when returning from Australia. Yesterday was also the 19th. anniversary of the death of Sir Arthur Guinness, „ who represented the Grey district in Parliament from 1884 continuously until his death at Greymouth ou June 10, 1913.

The steamer Kiwjtea will arrive at Greymouth on Monday to load 400,000 superficial (feet of timber for Melburn© and Adelaide. The Gabriella is due on June 22, to load 700,000 feet of timber for Sydney. The demand for white pine is easing off, but this is usual at this period of the year, and it will come again from Australia within the next month or two, when butter boxes are required.

Reference to the trees in Cass Square, which are being cut down by the unemployed was made at the Borough Council last evening when it was recommended by one member that something should ho done in the way of replacing them, either with slowgrowing trees, or by flowering bushes, such as rhododendrons. The matter was left in the hands of the reserves committee, Attention was drawn to several treefe which, under the influence of a heavy gale, were a danger to the Gas Works and the Bowling Club, and it was decided that these trees be topped,

The usual monthly meeting of tho Arahura branch of the Women’s Institute wais held at the residence of Mrs Ditely, on Wednesday afternoon last. Present were the President (Mrs Ditely) in the chair and thirteen members. The, minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The usual business was discussed and members brought along their handicrafts and work to employ their leisure moments. Useful articles of warm clothing were handed in to bo sent along to the Mayoress’ fund for winter comforts for the needy. A resolution was passed that each member bring along some useful article made from a sugar bag for next meeting. A very amusing potato peeling competition was carried out which was won by Mrs'D. Houston, Mrs Robt. Bradley being second. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Havjll and Cunningham, who provided a very delectable afternoon tea, which brought the meeting to a very successful conclusion.

Safety first. Remedy colds promptly and efficiently—they might develop into more serious chest and lung coinplaints. Use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Brakes up tho worst cough <!)' cold. Sold everywhere Is 6d, 2s 6d and 4s Od,—Advt,

Cease being a bugbear to your friends. Get rid of your coughs and colds now by getting your bottle of Cherimnl (double strength) Cough Balsam from Messrs Gooch and Co’s store without delay. At two shillings an! .sixpence per bottle it very soon drives away a^cold, —Advt.

Secure one of our popular Saturday parcels for 2s 3d which contains 1 writing pad, 1 packet of envelopes, 1 pen holder, 3 white and gold saucers, 1 packed greased cake papers, 1 crystal butter dish, 1 crystal jam dish.— Economical Crockery Shop, P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt.

Wfi are having n wonderful time with oil]' new millinery—it. is rocognised t'J be the finest display in town nl, most reasonable prices. If you have not already called, please do so now. as Schroder and Co. have marked all goods in plain figures to meet the times at almost invisible profit—Advt.

A reliable agent for the West Coast is required for in this issue. A sheep and cattle sale will be held in the. Ross saloyards on Monday, July 4 th. The 2nd. prize at the R.S.A. Ruclvre on Tuesday night is a 701 b. bag of sugar. Have you th 0 knitting erase. If so Addison’s can show you the very latest in wools so popular for the present day garments, —Advt,

Ivanieri Electric Ltd.-notify that electric cooking demonstrations will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday and followings days. ft was stated at the meeting of the Hokitika Borough Comic 1 last evening that the Council was going to experience in getting in the rates. If conditions became worse, the’Council were going to be in a more difficult position than had been anticipated. Addison’s extend a warm welcome to the public to compare for themselves the attractive values now ruling in baby wear. A comfy baby is a good babyt We have a splendid stock' of pram sets, woollen frocks, matinee jackets, pilchers, hoods, bootees and shoettes. —Advt. ft The quarterly sessions of the Supreme Court at Greymouth, commenced yesterday afternoon, Mr Justice Adams presiding, Charles Chambley nnd George Long Lowe, both of whom were represented by Mr J. W. Hannan, were each granted u discharge Jn bankruptcy.

In these days when the altered standard of .life and living compel so many of us to economise it is well to pause and reflect that while one does desire everything at a moderate price it need not he inferior if purchased at Addison’s, who carry full -stocks of: — Ladies’ coats and millinery, cardigans and jumpers, frocks, dressing gowns, nights, bediackets, v.ests and knickers, hosiery and gloves, etc. etc.—Advt.

. At th e Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Adams, Harold Holmes Greymouth, for whom Mr T. F. Brosnan appeared, petitioned for .a divorce from his wife, Muriel Hilda Holmes, now of Auckland, on the grounds of adultery, Edward Porter being cited as co-respondent. The petition was not defended. Evidence was given by the petitioner and by Robert Duggan, -Assistant-Clerk of the Court. Counsel cited the case of McClew and Mr Clew. His Honour reserved his decision, pending consideration of authorities, and the admissability of certain evidence. Gregory O’Neill, of Waiuta (Mr J. W. Hannan) petitioned for a divorce from 'his wife, Elizabeth 0 1 Neill, resident in Scotland, on the grounds of adultery, Peter Lamb Lyon, being cited as co-respondent. The hearing of the case was adjourned Until this morning, to permit the petitioner to give evidence,