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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1935, Page 4

To-night, Soldiers’ Hall, forty-fives tournament. 8 o’clock sharp, admission Is. Miss Nellie McDonnell resumes teaching elocution and dramatic art on Saturday, June 1, at the Soldiers’ Hall.

Tcnnent’s advise that their optician will be in attendance at their Hokitika, branch on Thursday next, June 6, when h e may be consulted on all eve troubles. Large selection of the latest Lames and lenses to choose from,— make your appointment now.—Advt.

Proving an attractive and popular feature at the Hokitika Poultry Club’s Show last year, the knitting section will bp along similar lines, and on t > of the main classes this year, and the committee hould have no difficulty in surpassing the large number of entries as was the case last year. The schedule for this section, and that for the Show itself, will be made available within a few davs.

Superior fine quality bovs all wool Singlets with the latest v neck. No buttons required. See them at the Bristol, which leads the way for eider quilts. Qualities and prices right.— Advt.

While being driven along Mawhera Quay, Greymouth, on Wednesday, one of a number of cows took fright, and careered into the doorway of the shop occupied by Mr E. P. Peters, breaking a plate glass window, and causing some damage to the millinery on show in the window. The window was insured.

The usual fortnightly Methodijst Church service will be held on Sunday next at 2 p.m. at Humphreys.

Miss V. Knowles teacher ol dancingwill commence a class at All Saints Hall on Wednesday June 5 at 3.30 p.m.

The last service to be inducted by Rev G. A. Naylor in the Kokatahi Church will be held on Sunday ‘at 2.30 p-m.

Tbe annual, 1 knock-out basketball tournament, open to all teams, will be held on Monday, June 3. Play will commence at 9 a.m. on All Saints Courts.

Consequent on his appointment as Managing-Director of the. Mortgage Corporation, Mr A. 1). Bark is relinquishing his position as Secretary to the Treasury and Financial Adviser to the Government. He takes up his new duties cn July Ist.

Should you be in doubt, consult us about your winter unde - , wear or overcoat. We have the most comprehensive range on the West Coast,, all qualities, all prices, all sizes at W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.

To-morrow which fairly qualifies for the title “Taxation Day.” will he the last day for the registration of.motorvehicles, for obtaining licenses to drive, and for paying the quarterly unemployment levy and the unemployment tax on income other than salary and wages. During the past few days the staff of the local post office has had a very busy period attending to the requirements of patrons engaged in the duty of paying out.

Among the reasons Professor B. E. Murphy advanced for the rather sudden introduction of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, when speaking recently at Napier, was the following:-—“lt could- relieve the Government of embarrassment by taking over the problem created by exchange control—a fort of Plunket nurse for the high exchange baby.” •

Will owners of wireless sets and 1 is-teners-in who are anxious to receive broadcasting of football matches through Station, 3ZR Grcymouth, please call or communicate with Mr A. H. Lawn, lion. treasurer Westland Rugby Sub-Union, as soon as possible. —Advt.

No duty is levied on Union Jacks, or any flag incorporating the Union Jack, providing it is British made. On for-eign-made flags of these classes a duty of 20 per cent is paid. On all other flags the duty is 20 p e r cent for British made and 40 per cent for foreign made. Another concession is that medals, badges and similar articles imported by the New Zealand branches of the Navy League, the St. John Ambulance Association, or similar patriotic, ambulance or other societies, are admitted free of duty, whether they are. of British or foreign origin.

In addition to hosiery ail'd gloves we have many useful and wanted lines for household ctse. The women folk who want value at lowest fash prices should inspect our stock of sheets, towels, pillow cases, tea towels, blankets, etc. The Bristol Clothing am. Drapery Co.—Advt.

Now there’s no reason to let that cold hang on. Here’s a wonderful new Ephedrine preparation,- Hphrinex, which is scpcially designed for the quick relief of colds, catarrh, and hay lover. It’s wonderful. Try it! 2s at all chemists—Advt.