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Hokitika Guardian, 8 March 1933, Page 4

The committee of the Westland Racing Club meets at 8 o’clock to-night at- the Club room, Hamilton Street,

Miners.—We have the approved matting for your sluice boxes at lowest prices. Call and consult us before buying elsewhere.—Frank Bade.—Advt.

St. Mary’s each /o tournament tomorrow night at S’ o’clock. First .prize, groceries valued/at 14s; 2nd, 501 b of flour; 3rd., 2d i. of tea; 4th., 4lbs. butter. Admission Is.—Advt.

With respect to unemployed mining parties now on .subsidy, it is being arranged that they are to continue under present authorities, most of which, expire next month. They will, however,, bo under the supervision of the inspectors to be appointed next week, and a report will be obtained in re&pect to each ca'so, The authorities m.nv be received subsequently on application to the Westland County Council, but each ease will be dealt with in its merit?, when the superveer’s report will be taken into consideration.

The Arch Little shoe store notifies their numerous clients that Monarch welted men’s shoes can be bought at £*2s 6d a pair and Black Diamond men’s boots at 25s 9d a. pair, only until the end of March. From April Ist these are to be advanced in price. Buy now and save money.—Advt.

A decrease of five in the cases of infections and other notifiable diseases in the Canterbury .air.d West Ooaist health ditricts was reported for the week which ended at- noon on Monday, as compacted with the previous week. The total waig nine, as follows:—Canterbury. Scarlet, fever, one; diphtheria, one; tuberculosis, three; puerperal sepsis, ' one; erysipelas, one; eclampsia, one. West Coast: Scarlet fever, one. There were two deaths in the Canterbury district, one from tuberculosis and one from hvdatdds.

“The geologist does not actually locate oil; lie attempts to locate the position of fornnttionis- which are, in his opinion, favourable to the accumulation of oil,” said Air 14. A. J ones, Christchurch manager of -the Vacuum Oil Company, addressing the Christchurch Bg-iness Alen’s Club, “To show that this is a most' expensive undertaking,” he continued, “I would indicate that the company in- whose service I am is spending £40,000 in New Zealand at present on geological survey and prospecting, in an. endeavour to locate oil in- payable quantities. The latest report is that the geologists are arranging for an aerial survey of the whole of the Poverty Bay area, which they seem to regard with a certain amount of favour.”

Gents.—AVe can supply Le Roy’s coats from 37/6, lower grade oily canvas coats from 28/6, also leggings, butterflys, etc. at lowest prices.—Frank Bade, phone 179. —Advt.

The Harbourmaster, at G re y m ® Captain F. W. C°x, submitted his monthly report as follows : —During February the ba r maintained a fair, average depth. We experienced two strong freshes—on the Ist and 15th, which caused considerable shoaling in the fairway and berthage. The depths at high water for February were— Springs, February llt-h ; Bar 23ft 3ins; river 22ft, 3in. 25th; bar 27ft; river 23ft; Neaps, 4th bar 20ft Bins ; river 19ft Bins ; 19th, bar 24ft, river 20ft. Month's mem average, bar 23ft 9ms, river 21ft 3ms. The rainfall for February was 9.23 ins which fell on 20 days. Shipping return—lnwards ; 2SU steamers of 12,579 tons; Outwards, 22 steamers of 12,832 tons. The strong fresh, 12 knots, shoaled the berthage and lower reach so seriously on the Ist February, that the dredge was placed in commifesion oil the 6th, ano carried out good work until toe 14tn; next day we got another fresh that refilled the -berthage to its for met conditions ; but improved the lower reach so that it was not necessary to dredge that locality. On jh e 20th we started again on the berthage, which was finished by' the end of the month. The dredge was moored in th e lagoon and the crew finished oil March 4th. W. Anderson injured .his back at work on the wharf on the 13th February and resumed duty on 21st.

It is up to you to make you purchases now. at Schroder and Co., whilst the low. prices are ruling, as all nerv goods must go up in price before long. A huge stock on hand to select from —mostly at half price, do not delay.—Advt.

Pickles, sauces, salads will all taste better if yo" use Sharland’s vinegar. This pure, full-flavoured condiment is a recognised quality New Zealand product In bottle or bulk. All stores. -Ad’.t,

The Revels. Archer and North of Christchurch, are rite-tors to Hokitika to-day.

The annual meeting of the Kokatahi Snorts Club will be held in the Public Hall, Kokatahi, next Friday evening at 8 o’clock. —Advt. -

Mr J. Jess op, Deputy Chairman of the Unemployment Board, returned from South Wen.land to-day, and proceeded to Christchurch and is due at Wellington oil Friday for a meeting of the Board that morning.

In spite of th e threatening weather to-day'the Koiterangi picnic is,-taking place. There was a large attendance present this afternoon and a very en joyal.de gathering resulted. The proceedings are being wound up to-night with a grand ball in th e Koiterangi Hall.

The Methodist fair in -St. Andrew’s Hall was opened this afternoon, a fail-

attendance being present in spite ca the unfavourable weather conditions. The management -had provided a splendid array of goods of e very description, which met with a steady sale. For tide evening there will be a number of sideshows to pass away a pleasant hour.

It is understood an invitation has been extended to Mr Cam. Malfroy, the noted champion tennis player, now redding in Wellington, to visit Hokitika, and give a series of exhibition matches. Mr Malfroy is a. native of Hokitika, the son of .a well known family who have done well in hot" sport and educational pursuits, A meeting pf jt-ke.(Hokitika Library Commijttop was iiekl ip thp Magazine Room last evpnipg. Present; Messrs D. J. -Evans (Chairman), Chiefs (acting secretary), D, R. Stuart, T. AV, Dpif and AV. Wilson, It was reported there was a credit balance of £44, The question of purchasing a further supply of new books will be gone into at next meeting. Leave of absence was granted to the Librarian, and £5 voted to - the locum. It was notified Mr Markham, an officer of the British Museum would visit Hokitika next Friday evening, and Mr Wilson was deputed to meet the gentleman. The other members of the Committee who will be engaged at the Borough Council, to meet- Air Markham later. Air H. Lodge was appointed secretary to the committee. Approval wpg expressed of the renovation work carried out to the building and furniture under No. s,scheme.

A statutory meeting of the Borough Council was held at 12.15 p.m. to-day to deal with the municipal roll. Present; The Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) and Messrs J.. King, A. R. Elcock, T. W. Duff and D. J. Evans. The Town Clerk reported the roll had been compiled according to the statutory provisions. The names of 150 persons hod been struck off the old roll, having lost their qualification. The names o,n the old roll before the supplementary was added were 1580. On the new- roll to-day there were 1507 names. The total names on the old roll had bean 1450. The roll was then approved and the Mayor and Orv King .nd Elcock authorised fo sigh the roll, Tenders received for printing the roll were: E, W. Richards 16s 6d, Guardian 16s per page, both plug sale tax, The lower tender was accepted on the motion of Mr Duff, seconded by Mr Elcock. An offer from a Christchurch firm to print the roll by mimeograph at a reduced price, was - not entertained. The meeting then concluded, The annual meeting of the Hokitika AYomen’B Institute was held in St. Paul’s Hall last evening. Airs Parkhint (vice-president) presided over a large attendance and took the opportunity of welcoming new members. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted, special praise being paid to the work of .the energetic I CcPetary, Airs Alclntyre. The election of officers then took place, the various positions being filled by the following ladies:—President, Airs AUIntyre; vice-presidents, Airs Parkhid and Mrs Brown-; secretary, Airs R. Paterson; treasurer,,. Airs Warren; committee, Alesdatnei* H. Thompson, Fade, Appleton, Collett, Harrison, B. L.-Wilson and King. It was decided that next meeting be in the form of a social evening in aid of the plunket baby carnival. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Wooihouse and AVarren, Misses Stevenson, Thompson and stap'eton. It"wab stated that further new members would be very welcome.

The “Nu-Way” hemstitcher—an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can he used in any make of sewing machine. Easy to adjust and simple to use. With it you oau do all your own hemstitching, picoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C'o.,” and costs onlv 2s fid.—Advt.

Use upon a condiment of absolute purity for your table—put Sharland’s vinegar in your cruet. Strong, piquant, full-flavoured. In bottle or bulk. AH stores;.— Advt,