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Hokitika Guardian, 13 October 1927, Page 2

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for the past two months must be paid by 4 p.m. to-morrow to secure discount.

Mr J. A. Murdoch, County Chairman, loft for the north to-dav, on route for AVellington and Gisborne, aiul will be absent about ten davs.

The work of preparing the rolls for the Parliamentary General Elections to be held towards the end of next year will he put in hand, probably, early in the New Year. In respect of the new boundaries, electors being transferred fiMtn ‘one electorate to another will receive notices from the Registrar of Electors of the district in which they were enrolled and the Registrar of Electors of the district to which they have been transferred.

The Soldiers’ Hall last evening was a happy rendezous when lovers of the light fantastic gathered in largo numbers to participate in the first annual ball of the Municipal Band. The hall 'was beautifully decorated and together with the bright dresses of tlio ladies the scene produced was a very attractive one. Dancing was kept up with great vim the whole evening, the novelty dances proving very popular. The music, supplied by Ross’ Orchestra was of a very high standard. Extras were by the Band and the Black Hand Orchestra. The supper served was excellent and to the ladies concerned a special word of praise is due to the manner in which arrangements were carried out. Dancing was kept up till the early hours of the morning. The Municipal Band Ball, indeed, proved a wonderful success and next year it should bo looked forward to, as it has been added to the long list of successful balls held this season. Tonight the juveniles will be catered for, so it is to be hoped the hall will be again filled, and thus help along such a worthy object as the Municipal Band.

We offer exceptional value in “Fuji Silks” 30in. wide in all the wanted colours, the shades are saxe, lemon, powder blue, pink, sky and lavender at 2s 6d; extra heavy weight natural at 2s 6d, 40in. crepe-de-chene in white lavender, blue, grey and shrimp, special price 4s lid. Schroder and Co.— Advfc. Ladies’ Dainty Frocks in Voile and Repp; Jumpers and Sleveless Cardigans ; also Girls’ Voile Frocks at Addison’s.—Adrt.

The following telegram was received from Picton to-day—Elsie put back. Left again this morning; engine running well. Strong head wind. Speed 7i miles an hour. For Sewing Week—See Addison’s range of cotton fuji in all dainty shades, also all shades in colored fuji with laces to match.—AUvt.

A meeting of the ladies’ social committee of the Excelsior F.C. "ill be held this (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock in Keller’s club-room.— Advt.

An enquiry is made in this issue for early New Zealand stamps on original envelopes for the Turnbull Library at Wellington. Replies will be received at the “Guardian” Office.

The fortnightly visit of the Plunket Nurse, Miss Spring will take place tomorrow. The usual visits will be cairied out in the morning and in the afternoon the nurse will be in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall. Messages may be loft with Mrs George Perry.' Hall Street.

The final night of the aggregate at the Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will he held next hriday, Oct. loth at 8 o’clock, when the following prizes will he for competition:—hirst, set of four Pvrex dishes; second, set of military brushes in case; third, 7-piece salad set; fourth, E.P. mounted honey jar. Roll up early for the final night. Supper provided. Admission 2s. Eight o’clock. —Advt.

The County authorities will shortly proceed with the rebuilding of Duck Creek bridge, near the Kokntnhi saleyards. While the work is in hand traffic will require to cross by a ford which will ho opened for wheel traffic. The work will he commenced in about a fortnight’s time (of which public notice will he given) the present preliminary intimation being for the benefit of those who wish to do any heavy carting meantime. The new bridge will take about a month to erect.

An entertainment rather out of the ordinary will be given in the Princess Theatre in about throe weeks’ time, when three playlets will be produced by the Methodist Church Dramatic Club. Our amateurs have not done much in the dramatic line of late, and the present opportunity to display their histrionic ability will no doubt be apprecated by the public who usually patronise the class of entertainment to he given so well. Further particulars of the programme will he awaited with interest.

“I found a genuine desire on the part of many Australian business men to extend trade relations with New Zealand,” said Mr F. Goldberg, managing, director of the Goldberg Advertising Agency, Limited, who returned to Auckland from a business visit to Australia by the Mara inn. Mr Goldberg said there were several marketing schemes afoot in

the Commonwealth which would benefit both countries. Owing to the Lahour Party being a minority and the endowment scheme, which was detrimental to business houses, having been wiped out, tlie outlook bad considerably brightened. New Zealand could look forward to increased trade, especially from Australian manufacturing concerns.

A fine specimen of a sea leopard swam through the surf at Karekare on Monday afternoon, gazed at the pleasing outlook with mild eyes, and then stolled up on the beach. It was noticed by Miss Kathleen Farley, and bent on capture, Karekare residents turned out in force. The animal showed fight, and a disposition to return to the water as speedily as possible, but it was lassooed round the head and tail and then, in spite of its violent struggles, sledged to the hoarding-house, where it was accommodated in a stable for the night. The animal was accepted as a gift from Karekare residents for the Auckland Zoo, and yesterday it was brought l>v motor lorry to its new home, where it at once showed a fondness for fish and an inclination to settle down peacefully with the

other marine exhibits. The sea leopard is seven feet in length; and of n beautiful soft grey colour, interspersed with black spots. It is - a very rare l isitor to such a high latitude as Karekare and was evidently a wandered from colder seas.

By a fire on Monday evening Mr 0. Brazil’s well known homestead on the Cronadun Road, Reeflon. was completely destroyed. The fire was

first noticed by one of the little girls, who was in the sitting room and noticed flames under the dining room door. She at once called attention to it, and the door being opened, the room was found to be a raging inferno, and the occupants had to clear for safety. The only things saved

were some clothing and blankets, the flames having such a hold and the heat being so great, that the building could not be approached with any degree of safety, and it was burned right to the ground, even the piles being consumed right to the ground, fortunately there was no wind at the time, the night being quite calm, otherwise- nothing could have saved the outbuildings, which are somewhat extensive. A peculiar, feature about the outbreak was that the men had just returned from a fishing excursion and had passed through the dining room less than ten minutes previously, when there was neither asign nor any smell of fire. Ihe building was one of eight or ten rooms, built of black pine, and was one of the landmarks along the road, and most of it bad just been renovated. \yunderstand that the building was insured for £-100 in the State Office, and that there is a small amount on the contents.

The dinkiest, house frocks, overalls, and children’s rompers are made from colored tobrnlcos and zampa cloth with new galoon trimmings. With such trim and tasteful patterns the most everyday garments are made chic and attractive. Inspection invited. Addison’s.—Advt.

Nothing letoks smarter than the fashionable jumper as now worn. We have the very latest styles in sleeveless and waistcoat shape in striped and plain fuji silks and extra heavy quality in striped spun silk, at prices from 10s Gd, 18s Gd, 25s Gd to 37s Gd. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

There’s always somebody coughing. It may ho you next. Take “Nazol.” Goes to the root of the trouble and gives prompt relief. Heady for use, GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Cable advice from London states that after 20th. September, 1927 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes will have to be advanced. We advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend McKay’s, Hokitika, for best values.—Advt. Tbe most economical floor and furniture polish is “Tan-01.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that losts for a long time. Does not smear. All grocers. —Advt. Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebaiter is now on sale at McKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt.