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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1938, Page 4

A Methodist Church service will be held at Humphreys on Sunday at 2.30 pan. A special meeting of the, Hokitika Borough Council will be held at noon on Monday next, the 29th. instant to pass the necessary resolutions for making and levying the rates for the year ending 31st. March, 1939. At Addison’s spring fashion show', spring calls. You can feel it in the air—catch its gay inspiring spirit for your wardrobe in the truly great variety of colourful, youthful and distinguished fashions, fabrics and accessories displayed throughout.—Advt.

. Patrons intending to attend the dance in the Kaihinu school to-night are. assured of an enjoyable entertainment. Every effort to ensure the function is a successful one has been made and there are good prizes for novelty dances and excellent supper arrangements.

The funeral of the' late Mr Frank McCabe took place this morning, when there was A representative attendance of mourners, including members and stuff of Westland Hospital and Board, and of returned soldiers. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Chureb by Rev. Father Finerty, who also conducted the service at the graveside, on which were laid many floral tributes.

The Reserve Bank’s sterling exchange reserve has fallen by £128,076 to the new' low level of £14,506,111, according to the return for the week ended August 22. The note issue has fallen by £170,436 and stands now at £13,756,794. State deposits have fallen by £238,144 and those of the banks have risen by £548,020. Advances to the Primary Products Marketing Department have increased by £322,164, and those for other purposes by £300.000. The statement is balanced at £26,877,525, or £502,254 more than at the close of the previous week. Good catches of whitebait demand good netting. Paterson’s have just opened their new stocks of w'ater dressed netting which has been used with such success in past seasons throughout the Coast. 80’’ double mesh 27 b vd. Single mesh 1/11 yard. Tho coi rect mesh netting that ensures success.— Advt. TW’O MORE PILE! Zann Treatment j * gives qu ; ck and permanent results. Send ninepenco stamps for gen- J emus trial treatment. ZannPty.. Box ‘ 0r,2 JK., '.Wellington,

The Railway Statement was presented to Parliament this afternoon by the Minister of Railways, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan. . ,y

A split big toe was suffered by Mr E. Lemon, jun*, while engaged in clearing ground in front of the Mossy Ureelc dredge at Hukarere yesterday. He was conveyed to Reefton and medical attention was received. A severe head wound w r as sustained by the foreman of clearing operations, Mr M. Junovitch, when a beam struck him on the head, it being necessary to insert six stitches in the wound. This accident also happened yesterday.

The well known firm of F. Schioder and Co., who havo been trading it. Hokitika, lor the last fifty-six years, are now preparing to retire from business. Stock must be reduced as early as possible. All accounts must be paid at an early date.—Advt.

Following closely the' existing bush track which will be largely destroyed, tiie construction ot a motor-road from the VVaiho river bridge to the foot of the Franz Josef Glacier, a distance ot some three miles is making good progress. It would appear that a gradual, ,but [constant, recession of the glacier, which is now more accessible than for many years, from the lower levels is taking place, as the foot of the ice is now approximately tfUO yards further back than it was only a few years ago.

Addison’s showroom. Here you may see all that ’is new for spring and summer attractively displayed a collection of delightful fashions that you are sure to like. You are cordially invited to inspect.-—'Advt..