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Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1932, Page 4

The smart new straws are now showing at Schroder and Co.—Advt, Hardy bedding-out pllantf now on hand at "Hoartsease” Floral Studio.— Advt, The weather was fine in Dunedin yesterday, when the ladies hockey tournament was commenced, the results for the day being:—Otago B. 4, beat South Canterbury 1; Eastern A 8, beat West Const A 0; Canterbury 4 beat Southern B 2. Play wil continue each day until Friday next.

An invitation to the ladies of Hokitika is extended by Addison’s, the up-to-date to vi.iit their showroom to-day where they are making their first display of spring and summer goods.—Advt.

. The favourable conditions of the past month for lambing in the district have continued and the result has been very satisfactory to settlers generally. Some excellent returns promise to be made for the season, the sheep ccnvnjj through their ordeal in good style, thanks to the excellent weather experienced. There is generally some shortage of feed, owing to the heavy frosts of. a few weeks nast, but under the present milder conditions it is expected that the the grass will come quickly, and that the shortage will -soon be overcome.

For TnT.'enza Colds. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE

Nelson play to-day Buller at Westport for ithe• Seddon Shield. The Gael sailed this morning for Wellington with a cargo o' timber. On arrival she loads for Hokitika. Entries for the fat stock sale • at Arahura oh Monday appear in this issue. 701 b bag of sugar for 2nd prizie at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall next Tuesday night. The new sports coat, tailored effect, and new bridge coats are one of the many new. features seen at Schrcder and Co.—Advt. - / Coal butter and flour is the Ist pn,.o an wie R.S..A. euchre in the Soldiery’ Hall on Tuesday night. The new summer wools are now to hand. The much needed fine knitting needles and circular knitting needles can be got at Schroder and Co. at very fine cut prices. See for yourself. R;©.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ HaTi, Tuesday August 30th at 8 o’clock. Ist prize, \ ton of coal, slbs butter, 251 b bag of flour; 2nd prize 701 b bag of sugar; 3rd) prize’solb bag of flour; 4th prize, 51b butter. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt, The death occurred last evening at his re3.aence, Aeefton, of Mr Adrtu Heaf.d, a well known resident of the district for the past forty-two years. The deceased,, who was sixty-seven years of 'age, is survived by his wife and ) daughter,

Comment on the large number, of divorce cases in New Zealand was made in Auck aud by Archbishop AverilJ, in dedicating a banner of the Mothers' /umion m St. John’s Church, Royal Oak. His Grace said lie had noticed that there was 60 petitions for divorce in one day at a recent session of the Auckland Supreme Court. The vital question' waq: What become of the children in such cases, the Archbishop said. 'lt was imperative that parents should make the home lives of 1 children attractive, so that they would- not 'have to seek their pleasures outside.

The 24th annual report of the InterWanganui Co-operative Dairy Factory Coy. Ltd. states: The statistics show a very gratifying increase in the but-ter-fat supply of 33 1-3 %—due to an increase in the number of suppliers, increased top-dressing of pasture and a most favourable growing season—particularly the later part. The export market was most disappointing as the expected appreciation oil prices was not realised, indeed, the reverse was the' case. Local sales showed a gratifying increase and it is pleasing to note the product is meeting with a h een demand —over one third of our output was placed on the Coast, A further reduction of fuel costs from £2/6/- per ton of butter to £l/13y7 has been made. The hew cartage contractors—Messrs Stewart and Haswell are taking charge on 20th August. An all round redaction ift freights will be a great help to our suppliers, The Company has made arrangements which will enable suppliers to buy fertilisers and lime whenever required, The directors recommend a dividend of 3% on all fully paid up shares,. The balance sheet provides for an average pay out of ten pence per pound for butter-fat throughout the season, and since the issue of the balance sheet, London advises extra realisations which will amount to approximately an extra farthing which will be paid when funds are available. The stall' were again commended for the solid work on the company’s behalf, The retiring directors Messrs J ; J. McKay and F, J. Haddock, and the auditor, Mr R. Wild,i are eligible for re-eletcfbn. In 1932 773,078 pounds of cream were receiVed; 391,617 pounds'of butter-fat; 353,291 pounds of butter were manufactured (157 tons 14cwt. lq,\ 15lljs), The over-run was 21 1-7%,and test 37.722.

Original colour and glorious glints of youth restored to grey hair with Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d W, E, Williams, chemist. —Advt,

Lines of interest opened at Addison’s: Girls’ fine woven pyjamas, satins in all shades, ladies’ vests, children’s sox, warm nigbts and bloomers.—Advt,

Grey hair disappears when you use Rachel Hair Tonic. Even your closest friends won’t detect its use. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Children love Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion as much for its soothing, healing properties as for its pleasant taste. They find that ; t quickly remedies their annoying coughs and colds. Sold everywhere—ls 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d.—Advt.

Tennen.’s advise that their registered optician, Mr J. Mann, will be in attendance at oheir Hokitika branch, next Thursday, 25th inst, and may be consulted on all your optical requirements. Make your appointment early.—Ad-vt.

Rachel Hair Tonic re-vitalises roots of hair and prevents greyness. 3s 6d bottle. Obtainable from W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt,.