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Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1925, Page 2

Pianoforte.—Mrs J. A. Cooper will resume teaching at her residence, Davie St., on Wednesday, February 4th.—Advt. A social dance will he held at the Soldiers’ Hall t'o-night. It is the monthly benefit for the-It.S.A. building fund. Excellent arrangements will be made for the pleasure of patrons. Arrangements for the schools excursion to Runanga on Wednesday next are now complete. The train timetable is announced in this issue and tickets will l>e available from Monday next. The Municipal Band will accompany the excursion. The fares from the several places are also announced.

Between 2000 and 3000 lambs left Wataroa yesterday on the long trail to northern markets. Arrangements are being made for the stock to be driven over Kakapotahi river bridge, next week, the County authorities making every effort to have the structure passable for the traffic. The construction of the bridge has been expedited bv the County Council in order to have it available for the lamb traffic tins season

Notices appear in this issue in connection with the estates of the late Mi's Head of Ivanicri and of the late Hon. J. Grimmond, of Ross. On Wednesday, 4th. February, the morning train from Ross to Hokitika will leave at 7.5-5 a.in., and the afternoon train from Hokitika to Ross will leave at 7.10 p.m. The monthly social dance in aid of the R.S.A. building fund, will he held at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8.15 o’clock to-niglit. Admission Is Gd and Is. Good music and an efficient M.C.— Advt.

The Groymouth Wntersiders excursion train arrived just before 11 o’clock this morning, a large crowd coming down. Cass Square was made the headquarters of the excursion. The weather is perfect for the outing. It is intended that Sunday shall lx: a special day in the Presbyterian Church. In the morning the quarterly Communion Service will he hold by Rev. B. Hutson, assisted by Rev. H. H. I’arton, Foreign Alissioiis Secretary. In the afternoon Mr Barton will address the Bible Classes, and in the evening .lie will give an address on some tilings he learned during his iccenfc visit to India and China. Ibis should prove interesting to lovers of Foreign mission work. Rev Mr Hutson will conduct the evening service at Ross in the Presbyterian C'hureh.

The Health Department and Municipal authorities are to be congratulated on the manner in which they have organized precautionary measures to combat the threatened epidemic of Infantile Paralysis. At the same time their efforts will he in vain if citizens fail to recognise their duty in the matter. All householders must thoroughly disinfect their premises and when thinking of disinfectants one naturally thinks <f .TEYES’ FLUID.—Advt.

The public service under the control of the Commissioner was reclassified at tlic end of tlie year and a hoard is sitting at Wellington to deal with appeals against the classification. It has a formidable task, as out of about GOOO public servants involved over 8000 have lodged appeals. The board comprises Messrs Peter Barr (chairman), and F. W. Flanagan (Valuer-General), with Messrs liulme (Lands and Survey Department, Invercargill) and Andrews (Valuation Department) elected representatives of the service.

The amount owing to the Rank of New Zealand, Auckland, by the Morlinsville Racing Club, now in liquidation . is £5045. A short time ago the hank notified three of the guarantors to meet this amount. As a result a meeting of all guarantors was called, but only a few attended. It was decided by those present to wipe off the account aiul sue those guarantors Who did not come up to the mark. Fifteen of the guarantors have written out cheques for £205 each. Notice has been served on a number of others to pay within a week, otherwise legal proceedings will he taken.

The Hokitika Beautifying Society is holding a grand gala afternoon on Cass Square on Tuesday, February 21t1i., in aid of flic funds. There will he a flower, fruit and vegetable display under the direction of a special committee organised by Mr H. Haile; Cycling sports organised by the Cycling Club; Juvenile Sports conducted by the School Tcacbers; also various stalls, including sweets, gifts, novelties etc. A Dutch auction will he held during the afternon. There will he several dainty gifts, including Japanese umbrellas and other novelties. Refreshments will he obtainable on tlic ground.'. At night there will he a special picture display by Mr IT. McLean who has hooked a special picture, and with a grand musical programme, the evening will he rounded ofl with a special delight.

If you have not paid Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale a visit, it will he your neighbours’ gains—hundreds ol bargains daily offering. Now is the time to save money by attending Schroder and Co’s Stock-taking Sale. Call early.—Advt. The presence of church thieves in Auckland is reported. During last week a thief entered St l’aul’s Church. S'ynuinds Street, and broke open an alms box, states the “Star.” The lock was forced with a chisel or other sharp and a small sum of money —probably about ten shillings—which had been given lor the altar maintenance fund was stolen. This is not the first time thefts have been committed at St Paul’s. Some time ago two brass candlesticks were stolen from the altar in the Lady Chapel. A week or so later one of the churchwardens saw them in a pawnbroker’s shop, and they were recovered bv the police. A few months ago the organist was practising on tlic piano in the hall beneath the church', and a thief stole his overcoat which had been left lying on a scat near the door. Only recently the vicar’s residence was entered by a burglar, who stole several pounds in money and a watch.

The Commissioner of 'faxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that the tine date of payment of the Income-tax is on Saturday the 7th. day of February. 1925. Additional tax will accrue if the tax is not paid on or before 28th. February, 1925. The demands will he posted from the, office of the ’Commissioner of Taxes on or about 31st. January, 1925. Demands must he presented with all payments, and if a demand has not been received the Commissioner should he communicated with. It should l>e noted, however, that individuals (not companies) whose surnames commence with the letters T), I. .T. K, 0. P, IV. will not receive their demands until some days later. In those cases a now due date—viz., 2nd. Mar h. 1925—wi1l be fixed, as provided bv section 135 of the Land and Income Tax Act. 1923. Additional tax will accrue twenty-one days thereafter.

Spare your hack 1 Polish floors with liquid “Tan-ol.” Brilliant results easily achieved. Use “Tan-ol” also for fine furniture and leather goods.—Advt

Schroder’s Stock-taking Sale is one of great attraction. All summer millinery is marked below cost to dear. Beautiful hearth-rugs 7s Cd, 10s Gd, 15s Od each. Ladies frocks 7s Gd, 8s Cd, 9s Gd, 12s Gd each. These are not the cheap-.Jaok common kind. All latest productions.—Advt. Economise effort; save time and money! Polish floors, furniture and leather goods with liquid “Tan-ol.” More shine; less rub.—Advt. Value giving “Clean-up” sale, starts full speed ahead at McGruer’s Friday morning, January 23rd. A carnival of quality and low prices. Final clearance of all summer goods. Prices were never lower. Wonderful corset values 3s lid and 5s lid, size 22 to 30. Time now to buy McGinters and C‘o., Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymoutli.—Advt. In Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia you always get highest strength, purest quality and best value.—Advt.

Business Men. jf. fire swept away your business to morrow would you not regret not having installed “ Underwriter’s ” Fire Extinguishers which are always ready for action suppressing most dangerous outbreaks. Booklet from R. P. M. Manning and C’o., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Hoes your baby’s food turn sour during digestion? Give the little one Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia. Corrects acidity—regulates the bowels.—Advt.

Miss M. Davies, teacher of pianoforte, notifies she will resume teaching on Tuesday, February 3rd. Mads and passengers from tli'e North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Returned Soldiers’ Association will he held at the Soldiers’ ita’.l at 7.MU o’clock on Monday night. A full attendance is requested to go into proposals for extending the building. Mr J. J. Jarman (secretary of the Westland A. and P. Association) will he at the office of the Association, Hamilton Street, each week evening from 7.30 to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays alt day up to 9 p.m.

Intending exhibitors at the West land A. and P. Association show on the Hokitika race-course on Saturday. February 21st, are reminded that entry day (February 7th) is rapidly approaching and it is requested that entries be sent in as quickly as possible.

Th line weather of the past week was broken yesterday afternoon when rain set in about 3.30 p.m. with a blow from the north-west. There was a welcome rainfall till about six o’clock when the shower eased off and by 8 o’clock it had slopped, the wind going round to the south-west. By ten o’clock the sky was clear and the air much cooler. To-day broke gloriously fine, the rain hardly being sufficient to water the gardens.

The Christchurch “Press” says:—A firm of Westland sawmillers lias decided to open a yard in Christchurch !ei the purpose of direct trade witn the building concerns in and around the citv. The principal is visiting Christchurch and conducting negotiations. About two years ago the West Coast Sawmillers’ Guild, representing about 70 mills, had before it a proposal Irani the firm concerned that a yard be opened in Christchurch, timber to lie purchased from the mills at current rates and sold direct to the public. Ihc idea lapsed, but the firm itsell has earned it through to the present stage The miller who is endeavouring to launch this enterprise declines to make c.n> statement further than that the object is “service to the public.” The time is not ripe for any announcement, he states.’unfiil it rail ho proved that they arc able to “deliver the goods.” Quarry Owners: Blast with “ Lythyte.” Simplest, safest, most effective high explosive on the market. Up to 20 per cent, stronger than others. R P M Manning and Co. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.