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Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1928, Page 2

I .V htishmnn. named Oquist, a native j ill Sweden, had :i log broken wliilo hush-felling on Friday at Xelson Creek. s « (foods traffic conveyed through the * .-vir;i tunnel from the West Cotist litsl week totalled 9501 tons, an increase of * 555(1 tons as compared with last year's corresponding period. ! \ isit our showroom tint! inspect the a test in children’s wool and artificial elk hreechette sets, new eardigajis, . millinery, frocks and furs. All marked , it keen prices.— Schroder and Co.— , Advt. An application for a Dominion award in the timber industry made to ■ the Arbitration Court at Wellington on Friday was declined on the ground that insufficient grounds had been shown for departing from the present system of local awards. One of the advantages of the alluiglit telephone service was appreciated lliis mornino when the fire broke out in Hovel I Street, enabling the alarm to lie given promptly through to tilt- mglitwatchman in the tower, thereby assisting the Fire Brigade in making; a first-class save. We offer exceptional value in Kaiapoi Dress Flannels, nil the fashionable shades ’29 inch at 2s (hi per yard : 10 inch at -Is (id ; pure Merino Flannels at .‘is fid; exclusive dress lengths in 51 inch at 12s fid.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. Addisons for value in school wear, boys’ Union shirts, jerseys and golf hose.-—Advt. The most economical floor and furniture polish is “Tan-OI.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that lasts a long time. Does not smear. All grocers —Advt Great Realisation Sale of W. McKay and Son. £IO.OOO stock of drnppery, clothing, etc. is now proceeding. In order to realise immediately extraordinary reductions are being made in the prices.—Advt. For a dry, glossy surface to floors and furniture, polish with liquid “TanOI.” Won’t smear, and does not collect dust. Economical and easily np- < plied.—Advt. i Paterson’s have opened up a large < variety of delightfully new bungalow i aprons at a very low cost, prices rang- t ing from Is lid. pee our window Uis- l play.—Advt. 1

Addisons are showing good value in fur necklets from lo> to 12 guineas —Advt. The annual Kokatahi-Koiterangi sports will he held at Kokatahi on Wednesday, April 13th. An attractive prize list has been nroiig«v 'l’be star attraction of the week -the leap year hall at Kokatahi on Wednesday, 28th. Good floor, good music good supper and a good time assured. —Advt. The Highways Board will visit Hokitika in about three weeks’ time, The main south highway will also be traversed bv mentlrors of the Board lie fore returning north, via Westport and Nelson. Heard in the street—“ Say Tow. what’s ver hurry?” “Don’t he dull digger. I’m due at l.awn’s tor a shingle, there’s a big leap-year ball at Kokatahi this week. How about coming along ? ” —Advt. Po-erk'j.l Picture, will screen at Kanieri Tue-dav. Woodstock Wednesday and Kokatahi Friday, the big special picture entitle “Don .luan” featuring -loh a Barrymore and .Mary Astor. This picture is recommended more especially for adult audiences. An Australian Gazetet No. 2 will also be shown.—Advt. A number of ladies Tuid gent’s Arrow Cycles, all built from genuine 8..3.A. fittings, every part stamped and fully guaranteed for five years to clear at greatly reduced prices. Old bicycles taken as part payment for new ones. Bring in your old bicycle and gei a new one at I. Brown and Co's. Retell Street, Hokitika. Advl, An accident occurred during the week-end. whereby Mrs Sneddon, wife of Mr .1. N. Sneddon. Inspector of Factories at Greyinouth, received severe facial injuries, when a car driven by Mr Sneddon, crashed into a telegraph pole. The car was returning from Reel ton when the mishap took place. The ear was badly smashed about. Air Holmes, who is reporting on the town water supply, spent Saturday inspecting the pipe line at various points, when several sections were tested. An inspection was made also of the reservoir at Hail Han. It is understood Mr Holmes will have some | important recommendations to make to the Council in respect to the improvement of the present line and supply. The dispute at Alilicrlou .Mine over l lire tiring of a shot, wherein the attitude of the management led to a -toppa.ge, Ini', been settled. Officials oi tlie West Coast Miners’ Council. .Me-srs W. Balderstone and J. Whittle, visited Millerton and at Westport met in conference Messrs Lock, ( lark and glcGr-gor (representatives of the Atillerti.il .Miiicr-' l men) at which a ; solution was reached. This was yos- | terdny referred to a meeting of the .Millerton Union and accepted by them. It was decided that the mine should resume prod net ion to-morrow. A pretty wedding took place at the Presbyterian (lmreli. Greymoutli, on Wednesday last, when \ era Dorothy. second daughter of Air and Airs E. Fensom, Kumara, was married to Air IVit,v 8-utton, of Invercargill. The Rev. Air Cuttle officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a dress of w hite crepe-de-t lienc, with overdress of radium lace, trimmed with pearls and silver. She wore the usual wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Adell Fensom. as bridesmaid, wiio was attired m a dress of powder blue civpe-de-eliene. with crinoline In.l to innlfli. and carried a bum li of while and pale hlue bowers. Air Stanley Grey was best man. After the ceremony tie* guests were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents, where a most enjoyable time was spent. The bride's iravi'lling dress was a navy repp, with crinoline hat. A burglar on Friday night entered the premises of Mailer Scott and Co., ironmongers, Alaekav Street. Givymoiitli. by means ol a skylight and smashed a plate-glass show window valued at L'.'il). and took some tools. The same night the premises ol Air J. Deere, tobacconist, Alawlicra Quay, were entered, and cash amounting to about .98, also some stock, principally fancy cigarettes, taken. Entrance was effected through the hack door of the building, from which a panel had been removed with the aid ol a brace and hit. Holes had been bored at. the top and bottom of the panel, and the panel then broken in till an opening, sufficiently large, to enable the thiol to open tiie door Irom the inside was made. On Saturday morning the police arrested a young man, a newcomer to the district, who was to come up before the Alagistrate at Greymouth this morning. “When winter comes” he ready to meet it by visiting Addison’s Showroom where the latest in millinery, coats, frocks and furs are now showing. Inspection invited.-—Advt. Call at Addisons and see the dainty evening frocks, shawls and capes jus! . opened.—Advt. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: 4 only, art silk “Priscilla Bates” Bed Spread, Jacquard woven, fast colours. artistic designs regular prices 7ns, 90s Realisation prh-es 49s lid, 59s lid. —Advt. The surest remedy for worms is Wade’s Worm Figs. Children like them. No had after-effects. Chemists and stores.—Adi!,. McKay’s Realisation Sale prices: Sheetings, 400yds best quality high grade at prices that cannot be re- t peated.—Realisation prices: 54in. | Is lid, 72in. 2s fid, 80in. 2s llcl.— Advt.