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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1933, Page 4

The meeting of the Westland Land Board fixed .for next Wednesday, has hedp Jp'ostnoned until the .following day, Thursday, April 2Gth,

A whale 23ft. discovered ".shore last week at Mason’s Bay, Stewart Island, ms found to be of a strange type. Books on th e subject wore consulted without re s ult, so it was decided to send a photograph to the curator of the Cliristohuroh Museum. In the m'Wi.niime the skeleton is being preserved.

Tire' offices of solicitors practising m Hokitika, will close for the Easter vacation on Thursday the 13th. inst. and will re-open on Monday the 24th. —Aclvt.

Dr B. L. Wilson is leaving to-mor-row for Christchurch for a short holiday, and will he accompanied by Mrs Wilson. During his .absence Dr A. C. Oakey will be in charge of the practice.

The in.®. Wanganelb.,, carrying nearly 240 tourists passed Hokitika Inst evening ,-en route to the Sounds. She left Wellington late on Monday night and was du e there early this morning. She leaves on the return trip this afternoon and should Hokitika ag .in at about 6 a.-in. to-morrow.

Kokatahi Gun Club will hold a clay pigeon match at Kokatahi on Good Friday, April 14. Annual competition for Isaac Brown Memorial Cun, twelve birds, nomination ss. Shooters in this event must he members of Club, and "residents of KpkafcahiKoitenangi districts. Also event for novice shooters for prize £1 donated by Mr E. Sherriff, and trophy by Mr C. Woodhou.se. Five birds, nomination Is. To start at 1.30 p.m.—Aclvt.

“New Zealand the chert pest country in the Wor!d in which to travel,” My L. ,T. Schmitt, New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in -Australia, stated. “When we Are Asked in Sydney to give ait estimate of the. cost of a tour ) wo. shnply multiply the num. her of days the tour is to occupy by two, or perhaps by 2.5, and that gives us the cost 'in pounds 0 f the visit. Thus, a ten-diy tour of the Dominion, on a basis of first-class transport and accommodation, will invariably cost, no matter where the tourist wants to go, between £2O and £23 or £24."

The trawler Silver Fern will arrive at Hokitika wharf to-morrow morning (Thursday) at 10 a.rn. with a plentiful supply of fresh fish. Come early and secure requirements. Hotels and others can leave special* orders with E. W. Keenan, Beach Street, or ’phone 120.—Advt.

A decrease of one in the number of eases of infectious and other notifiable diseases was reported in tire Canterbury and West Coast Health, Districts tor the week which ended at noon yesterday as compared with the previous week. The total was 10, as lollows: Canterbury: Scarlet fever, six; tuberculosis, three; puerperal sepsis, one, bacillary dysentery, two. West Coast: Scarlet fever, one; diphtheria,. two. In the Canterbury district two deaths from tuberculosis were reported.

As tlie result of n fire which occurred early on Sunday morning, at Granity, the picture theatre was completely destroyed, with its contents, including two talkie machines and apparatus, some of the instruments and effects of the Granity Silver Band. The hall was owned by the Watson Estate, and wag leased to the Band. The damage is estimated at. approximately £3300 The Band’s toss is estimated at £ISOO. and this is corded by insurance to the extent of only £4OO. The building was insured, and is to be replaced by another structure, at an early date. Volunteer firefighters, with one lead of Imse from the Westport Coal Company’s main, wc'-e instrumental in 'saving the Granity Hotel, Wilson’s shop, and -McDonald’s store from destruction. The north side of the hotel was charred, and the flames secured a hold in the rafters, but were prevented from spreading. Wilson’s shop was considerably damaged at the rear. The dropping of the wind, and commencement of rain, helped the fire-fighters. Th e talkie film, “The Broken Lullaby,” was lost- in tlie fire.

It is lip to you to make you pur(liases now at Schroder and Co., whilst the low prices are ruling, as all new goods must gO( up in price before long. A huge stock on hand to select from —mostly at half price, '1 r> not delay.—Advt.

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

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT

CURE. Fo r 'influenza Colds

Four sound reasons why you should buy Sharland’s vinegar. It’s piquant, it’s full-flavoured and it’s brewed in New Zealand. You can get it at ail pr-cres in bottle or bulk.

The “Nil-Way” hemstitcher —an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can he used in any make of sewing machine. Easy bo adjust and simple to use. With it you call do all your own hemstitching, pieoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C 0.," and cost® only 2s fid.—Advt.

Whatever the season coughs and colds are always with us. Thank goodness we always have Tonking s Linseed Emulsion to give us prompt ielief. It’s so soothing yet so pleasant to take. Sold pve.'vwhere, Is 6d, 2s 6d md 4s fid.—Advt.

Pure, piquant, full-flavoured —Sharland’s is the recognised leader among vinegars. For salads, pic-Kles, sauces or for the table always stipulate Sharland’s vinegar. In bottle or bulk. All stores. — Advt.

There’s no finer quality than New Zealand’s own hrmr —Sharland’s vinegar. It's pure, it’s full-flavoured, it’s piquant. In bottle or bulk. All si ores, —Advt,

The 'Gael arrived from Greymouth at 11.15 a.m. to-day and sails for Bruce Bay and O'kurii at 9 p.m.

Captain Mercer arrived by plane from Waiiho at '11.55 o’clock to-day and left for Christchurch at 2 o’clock.

Wanted an air passenger for Christchurch to-morrow 7.15 a.m. Advise A. Nancekivell. Phone 116 at once.—Advt/

The euildoen’s concert being arranged for Thursday, 20th April, promises to be quit© an enjoyable entertainment. Sorn e fifty children will be taking part in the programme and patrons arc ensured of a pleasant night’s amusement. There will be a. hom e made sweet stall where patrons can obtain various delicacies. Tickets arc now on sale at the very reasonable price of adults Is, children 6d.

Ideal for ladies’ pyjamas, floral and Main wincyettes, also floral mollerton for w;Stm 'w,Happens. Good selection of dressing gowns, lied jackets, hugmetights, nights and children’s pyjamas. Cal] to-day and see them at Addison’s. Advt.

During the week end the local plane piloted by Mr A. Nancekivell accompanied by Mrs Nancekivell made a trip to Nelson via Ikamatua and Buller Gorge. The weather was perfect and the time taken was hours. After Spending several days at Nelson doing several flights, the return journey was made leaving Nelson on Monday via Karamea and Westport. A landing had to be made at "Westport to pick up petrol supplies on account of severe head winds throughout the journey. The flying time taken to return wai? 4-} hours. Another trip will he made to umstchurch to-morrow.