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Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1925, Page 2

Volin Tuition.. First term for beginners opens on Monday January 12th. Advanced pupils begin on January 19ih. A. Bonetti. licvcll Street. Advt. .Miss Theodora Hawkins, daughter of the ]{ey/ ||. Hawkins. formerly Viear of Hokitika, is at present, in town. a guest ol .Mrs .1. 1,. \\ . Hughes. A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Raring Club will be held at the Club rooms at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening to receive I lie Treasurer’s report for the late meeting and to adopt, the autumn programme. Mr J. 11. S. Sitroder, Senior English Master at Lite Christchurch Boys’ High School and house-master at the School Hostel, is spending bis holidays in Hokitika. Copies of the school prospectus for 1920 and any required information may be obtained lrolil him by parents of intending pupils. The attention of persons entitled to a, vote at parliamentary elections is drawn to a public announcement appearing in this paper in regard to compulsory registration of electors. By the Ilegislature Amendment Act. past last v..•eh.'it, tin 'obligation is placed on every person qualified to be registered as an elector to enrol, whether bis name is already on the roll or not. A further obligation is that every person, alter he has become registered, i.s to notify change of residence. The attention of a Maori Mill resi-

dent when pioceoding towards Dunedin on Friday afternoon was arrested by a commotion among a flock - of starlings, the number of which he estimated at five hundred or six hundred, states a correspondent of the “ Lyttelton Times,” Me was not kept long in suspend 1 as to the cause ol the noisy gathering, as a weasel ran out from some long grass inLo the middle of the road. The starlings set up a vigorous and combined attack upon the animal, and no matter what direction the weasel sought to make its csea|K* it was swooned down upon by a number of birds. Alter a lew minutes lighting the attackers retired to positions on neighbouring fences and other coigns of vantage to view the result of their work, and an examination showed the weasel to he dead. It would he interesting to know if it is customary for starlings to attack weasels. II so, keepers ol poultry will he distinctly gratified.

Dam that joint with ” 1 lev,-sou’s Invincible Jointing Cement which permanently stops leaking pipe joints, flanges, etc., and suceesslully withstands ammonia, steam, or water. 11. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How. Christchurch. —Advt.

Special reductions on carpets at Schroder’s. Kidderminster ( J x 7.0 m £G Ills; Axminsier squares 0 x 9 £lO 10s, 9 x lO.liin £IS 10s, 10.0 x 12 £2. ; Wilton squares 10.0 x 9 £22 10s; vestibule carpet. Aminster 7.0 x 9 9os ; A\ ilton vestibule carpet 10.0 x -LG £S 10s; Persian vestibule runner 10.0 x -LG £9 10s : W ; 'ton hall carpet 7.0 x 1.0 £■ 17s lid; carpet runners 2s (id, 7s (id, 9s (id upwards. Endless variety in hearth rugs, from 15s (id, also sofa squares in velvet- pile, Axminsier and Persian squares, at every price at Schroder and Co., the leading carpet and lino. firm. Do not miss calling in at Schroder’s shop early.—Advt. The housewife sees her smiling face in the floor when she polishes with liquid ” Tan-ol.” Quick, easy, economical.—Advt.

Turner's beg to notify the general public that their stone fruit bus arrived, anil that fresh consignments will arrive 3 times a week. Advice—Order early. Bulk store opposite retail shop. —Advt.

Sharland’s is superior to imported Fluid Magnesia. More freshly prepared. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality.—Advt. Arriving end nest week a large consignment of choice apricots from Centra! Otago. Our instructions are to jell at lowest niling price. Book orders early. Paterson, Michel and Co.. Ltd. -Advt,

The Railway Department advertise in this issue alterations to Gioymouth Ross line time-table on Saturdays. The Hokitika Rowling Club is sending a four rink team to Grcymouth on Saturday afternoon to play a game 'or the Reynolds Badges at present held by the Hokitika Club. Arch. Little, boot and shoe importer, has decided to clear lii.s summer stock of white and coloured shoes, suedes and coloured kids. All one price 22s Gd. Ladies white slices 8s Gd and 10s (Id; Men’s tennis shoes 9s Gd. These are all great bargains. Do not fail to get a pair. Before Parliament meets, the term of the following Legislative Councillors will have expired:—Tho-llons. (1. J. Garland. W. J. Geddis, J. B. Cow. A. F. Hawke, C. 11. Izard, 11. L. Michel. J. T. Topi. Sir John Sinclair. AY. Stewart, C. M. Thomson, and AY. It. Triggs. The following cases of infectious diseases have been notified to the Health epartment. Christchurch for the week ended .Monday at noon:—West Coast, diphtheria three, pneumonia otic ; Canterbury: scarlet fever nine, diphtheria two, T.B. three, pneumonia four, puerperal septicannia one. ophthalnia two. lethargia encephalitis one. Messrs Kortegast Bros, of Gibson Quay, the well-known aerated waters manufacturers, have secured a special line m summer drinks. “Jusfrute” (it’s just fruit that’s all) i.s a wholesome health giving fruit, in a liquid form, a product that is not merely a luxury. It. is supplied in three true fruit flavours, orange, lemon and lime. —Advt.

An Oktntl correspondent writes: The residents of Okurti ami surrounding districts met in Okurti Hall lor the purpose of tendering a social and dance to Mr K. Trevatlum on the occasion ot bis last trip to Okurti as until contract'll'. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and a handsome present of a well-filled purse was made to Air Trcvatlian showing that services rendered during It's term of five years as mailman were appreciated by all. Reference was made to the capable manner in which lie performed his arduous duties, under extremely trying conditions, proving himself an able and trust worthy servant to the Postal Department and a most courteous and obliging mail man. Mr Trevalimn suitably responded. thanking the assemblage for the kindness shown, and made kindly rel ereuco to the assistance given him on route by the settlers concerned. The evening terminated by the singing of Auld Pang Sync and “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow’’, and an expression of best wishes lo Mr and Mrs Trevatlum (as Ills newly-wedded wife accompanied him on bis final trip).

AA'e have just opened out a largo consignment of new and fashionable Ladies’ and Maids’ Underwear specially. selected for our new season’s trade. These dainty garments are in new designs and in the best quality of recognised fabrics, and all are marked at prices to sell quickly. MeCrner’s (Westland) Ltd., Hokitika and Greymoiitli. —Advt.

Children like AYade's AYorm Figs sure and certain.—Advt.