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Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1927, Page 2

No delay—draw promptly, Golden Climax Art T'nion £4900 for 2s (hi. Closes Saturday. I*. O. Box 171. Grey mouth.—Advt.

Stocktaking bargains in hearth rugs (large size) at 19s (id. Four only, remnants, Ist. and 2nd. quality lino at given-away prices. Addisons.—Advt. An Arthur’s Pass correspondent states the goods transported through the tunnel to Canterbury for the week called Saturday amounted to 7250 tons. The service cars are still well patronised. the (Jorge acting as a magnet. No fewer than forty-nine passengers travelled from Hokitika to Arthur’s Pass and fifty-three from Arthur’s Pass to Hokitika during thc^wcek. Golden Climax Art Union; object i“ to assist spoils; fMCOO for 2s Oil: closes Saturday ; on sale everywhere.—Advt. On Tuesday, says a Christchurch paper, the weather was very disagreeable. rain and a biting wind, vacillating with hursts of sunshine. At Tai Tapu. so strong was the south-west gale that a live wire was blown down, with the result that two dogs and one horse who incautiously came into contact with it were electrocuted.

Latest popular songs—‘‘.lust a Bird’s Eye View.” “That Night in Arnby,” “ Prisoner's Song.” “Prisoner’s Sweetheart.” he Heel, Bed Robin,” “ Matador,” " I Can’t Forget,” “Bundaberg,” “ .lust One More Kiss,” “Cuckoo.” “Honey Bunch,” “.Byelive,” “Blackbird,” “Then I’ll Be Happy.” “ Barcelona,” “Valentine.” Price 2s. postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. AY. Yanall, gramophone and music dealer. Bevel I St., Hokitika.—■ Advt.

A Christchurch angler, Mr C. Piper, had good fortune in the AVaiinakariri, near Brooklands, on Saturday last. First lie landed a salmon just over 3011) in weight. A second piece ol luck was when he brought to land another which, when cleaned, tipped the scale at over -Kill). It is said by local anglers to he a New Zealand record. Its landed weight would he several pounds more. Don't forget Golden Climax Art Union £4OOO for 2s (id closes definitely Saturday 20th. Agents everywhere.— Advt.

There has long been a demand lor some cheap publication in handy form giving the principal features ol NewZealand statistics, and now the Census ami Statistics Ollico has issued a shilling booklet in pocket size, which siiould meet the case. Although it is small, the hook covers a wide field, very little of importance being omitted. and Hr Malcolm tenser, flic Government Statistician, and those who have assisted him in its compilation, are to be commended on the publication. It is printed by the Government: Printing Office.

At the meeting of the Westland Laud Board yesterday afternoon when the adjourned application ot J. J. Fraher for several small sections ot land at Karoro. near Greymonth. adjoining the (Irey Abattoir site, was called the Chairman moved that the application he adjourned sine die and this was agreed to. -Mr Doogan, who who was present representing the Greymonth Borough Council, asked the Board what the adjournment meant. The Commissioner replied that the Board did not propose to consider the matter at issue until the position ot Father Fraher and the Greymonth Ho rough Council had been decided. When that was done the Board would consider the application tor a .M.D.L.O. license. The Board would not take any action in the matter until the two parties had come to a definite agreement on the question at issue. Mr J)oogan thanked the Commissioner and stated he would advise the Greymonth Borough Council accordingly.

To clear at Addison's for one week only, men's tweed caps, all sins, from 2s lid.—Advt.

Mi- H. G. F. Coles, who h;is beei: Postmaster here for over five years retires from the Postal ami Telegrapl Service next month, after something like forty-one years’ service in the Department. Mr (dies will retire from official duties on the Bth. March, and go on leave till the 31st. March, when |,V reason of length of service he retires, honourahly' discharged. Mi Coles is a native of the district, his parents being among the jiioneer scltlet's of South 'Westland, where they prospered considerably. After leaving the Coast the family resided in Dunedin. where All' Coles when quite a lad entered the esrviee. He has seen uscful service since those far-ofl days in various parts of tlio Dominion, and fiv his energy and ability has risen to a. high and trusted position. While here Air Coles has filled several important posts which have been tacked on to the duties of Postmaster. He has been Collector of Customs. Chief Census Enumerator. Registrar of Electors and also Upturning Officer f ir the I General Assembly. He has had a busy period here, hut contrived to serve the Department and the public well and faithfully. An officer, zealous in the punctilious discharge of his duties, ho has nevertheless been cordial and obliging with the public who have appreciated his good work with many complimentary remarks. The business community in particular has had very pleasant relations with the officer who retires, still an active man. but- with a record for service well and faithfully done, which is in every way creditable to Air Coles and to the service to which he has been so devoted and painstaking. Afr and ATrs Coles and family will continue to reside in Hokitika, and next month will take up private residence in the town. Tbe decision to remain here will be welcomed T>y tbe citizens generally, who will be glad to have such useful workers remaining amongst them as very worthy citizens

Remember the Golden Climax Art Union is the last but one big Art Union nermitted. closing Saturday. •£4OOO for 2s Od. P.O. IJox 177. Greymouth.—Adrt.

Addisons are sacrificing for one more week only, all summer millinery and frocks at prices that must clear.—Advt.

No time to spare, get your ticket in Golden Climax £4OOO for 2s (Id; closes Saturday. P.O. Box 171. Greymouth. —Advt.

The danger of kite-flying near electric power lines was referred to at a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board by Mr M. Chambers, who said that on a wet day. if kite fines became entangled in a high-tension line the child at the other end of the string would receive a severe shock, and he in grave danger of electrocution.

Everywhere von see the sign Golden Climax Art Union. Pop in and get the 2s (id worth in Hie great prize (£4OOO for 2s (id). Closes Saturday. P.O. Box 171, Greymouth.—Advt. The fourth Swimming Carnival of the season will take place to-morrow evening at the Municipal Baths. As these carnivals have been so popular there should he a record attendance. A special feature of the evening will fie the Monte Cristo Act. which will he performed by Mr W. Keesing. Ihe Band will ho in attendance. Patrons are reminded to go early to secure a gooti seat.

Ynrrall’s for latest records—“ Baby Fnes,“ Treetlv,” “Good-night, I’ll See You in the Morning,” “Looking at the AYorld Through Bose-Coloured Glasses,!’ “No Foolin’,” “ AA'ildffower Selections.” “ T Don’t Believe It, But Say it Again.” “I’d Climb the Highest Mountain,” “ Bobndilla, “Tonight Mv Night with Baby.” “ A Night of Love,” “ Leander,” “ f Love Mv Babv.:' Advt.

The recent spell of fine weather lias very materially improved the prospects of bee-keepers throughout the Dominion. The wet spring and early summer made this season very backward, and at the end of December the position was viewed very pessimistically. Mr Karp, senior Apiary instructor, s.ates that the very favourable weather since the beginning of the year had the effect of increasing the honey crop in several districts, particularly in Canterbury, where the returns would ho about equal to the average of last year. Taking the Dominion as a whole, however, it was not expected that the crop would he larger than last year, hut the quality of honey would he well up to standard. The late flow had retarded the taking ot the honey, and it was, therefore, too early to estimate the quantity that would he available for export. Beekeepers would he busily engaged extracting up to the end of March, and in some southern districts till well into April.

Just landed—A large consignment of choice tomatoes, plums, peaches, apples etc. with instructions to sell at lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

During nir sale hundred of remnants have accumulated of all classes of .roods. nose will he sold during this week half the marked sale prices.— Schroder and Go. —Advt.

In bulk or bottle, Sharland’s Table Yinegar leads for strength, purity, and flavour. Specify “Shnrland’s” to your grocer.—Advt.

Hciiinant sale of silks, dress materials. woollen goods, cotton dress length, flannelettes, sheetings, oddments in gloves and hosiery all to be sold at half sale prices.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.