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Hokitika Guardian, 4 April 1928, Page 2

'1 lie ‘'Guardian ” observing the usual statutory holidays, will not lie published on Good Friday and Faster Monday. A reminder is given of the concert and ball in the A rail lira Road School to-night. A very enjoyable evening is assured patrons. Il is notified in this issue that portion of Lake Knniori road will he closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday next from 8 n.m. to 1 p.m. to permit, a culvert near McKay's Creek bridge being renewed. Something now for evening frocks— Tinsel Gauze in coral, apple-green, foxglove and gold. Addison’s.—Advt. The death occurred on .Monday at i Keelton of a very old resident of the district, .Mr Fdward Noonan. The de- ' eased bad been caretaker at the Globe mine for some time past, but previously bad been mining in all parts of the field. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon yesterday totalled S 3, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever. •18; diphtheria, 2; enteric fever. 1: tuberculosis, 8; pneumonia, I; food poisoning, 1 ; lead poisoning, 1 ; infantile paralysis, 4; actinomycosis, I; erysipelas, 1. West Coast: Diphtheria, 1; food poisoning, 1. Deaths:—Canterbury: Tuberculosis, 3; West Coast: Food poisoning 1.

George Oliver, aged 00, a labourer, formerly of Hokitika, and Thomas O’Connor, of Martinborougli, were knocked down by a tramcar in Willis Street. Wellington, shortly before 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon. They were taken to the hospital by the city ambulance. O’Connor suffered a lacerated wound on the forehead and Oliver concussion and a lacerated wound on the scalp. O’Connor has been discharged from hospital and Oliver is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.

Fur necklets—quite a lot. finest quality. Prices reasonable. At McKay’s, Drapers.—Advt. What a lot of coats to choose from! Yes ; —we have list openejl up 100 new coats, ex Rotorua, from London. Call and see them.—McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.-—-Advt.

Just opened up: A lot of new hosiery, good quality'lines in silk, silk and wool and all wool ; prices 3s lid to 14s lid. —McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.— Advt.

Happy children keep free from worms with Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to take. Safe, certain.—Advt. We offer exceptional value in Kaiapoi Dress Flannels, all the fashionable shades 29 inch at 2s fid per yard : 40 inch at 4s fid; pure Merino Flannels at 3s fid; exclusive dress lengths in 54 inch at 12s fid.—Schroder and Co. —Advt. The smooth mellow quality of Sharland’s Table Vinegar will delight you. No trace of mineral acids. Rrpyved from purq cane sugar.—Adyf.

The drapers notify that they will remain open all day on Saturday next. Our new hats have arrived. Call and see the great display at McKav’s. —Advt. A notice appears in this issue, naming the shops that will be closed on Saturday. Addison s are showing men’s smart holiday wear, overcoats, suits, shirts, scarves, sox and ties (all new stock) Advt. Messrs Dee Bros, E. Lloyd A. C. Armstrong and A. Parkhill notify their premises will ho open as usual on Saturday next.

M*' R. S. Barrington, representing Andrews, Duty and Co. Ltd. of Christchurch, is at present in Westland in connection with the revision of the New Zealand Motorists’ Road Guide of the South Island.

You can get value in hosiery at Addison’s. Cashmere, silk and silk and wool, in till wanted shades.—Advt.

Paterson's have just opened fresh stocks of ladies’ coloured cashmere and silk and wool hose, also frocks for the Easter.—Advt.

A meeting of the Kokatahi-Koite-rnngi Winter Show Committee will he held in the Public Hall, Kokatohi, on Saturday next, April 7, at 3 p.m.— Advt. ' The Lyttelton “ Times ” 'states there are six positive cases of infantile paralysis in the Christchurch Hospital, and one suspected ease. During the week ended noon on Monday, lour lrcsn cases were reported from Canterbury.

it is reported in Christchurch that within the next few months at least six additional new aeroplanes will arrive from England for the Wigrnm Aerodrome. At the present time, the equipment of the ’drome consists of seventeen machines. .Most of these are several years old, the only recent acquisitions being the Cluster Grebe and the DHoO ’planes. It is probable that one of the DM!) machines, which has been stripped for some time, will shortly be written off as unserviceable.

Addison’s new silks have arrived Georgette, crepe tie client', tafleta and a special line of black Duchess silk, ;}4in. (is yd, crepe tie diene Is Od yd. Ask to see them.—Advt.

For the theft of a copy of the “Taranaki Daily News’’ at about 7 a.m. on March 2nd. last, Lancelot Goodger, drover, of Hnwern. appeared before Mr .1. S. Barton, SAL in the Magistrate’s Court, and alter evidence had been called for both sides, was convicted and lined 5s with costs Ills. The magistrate referred to the seriousness of the offence, and .stated that any further cases would not escape with nominal punishment. “I have known newspaper runners to be dismissed because of complaints like this.” said the magistrate in imposing the line. A meeting of the Hokitika Library t.immittce was held at 7 o’clock last evening. Present: .Messrs I). J. Evans (Chairman). T. W. Duff. J. Niven. .1. Maloney and J. W. Morris. Mr (i. A. Wood intimated his acceptance .af office as a member of tbe Committee. and joined the Museum subcommittee. A number of framed photographs of early gohlinining operations in the district were added to the Museum and constitute an interesting record. The Librarian reported the arrival of some parcels of books and magazines, and stated there were now Kiri financial subscribers. So far only one country centre had made use of the scheme for the lending of boxes of books to groups of sid Keribers. It was thought with the approach of the winter season more would avail themselves of the scheme which was very convenient. and suitable for families particularly. Accounts 'll) the amount of C? 3 17s .’td were passed for payment. The ventilation of the main rooms was discussed and it was decided to have same attended to. The unauthorised removal of some magazines was mentioned and steps wore authorised to prevent a repetition. For a dry, glpssy surface to floors and furniture, polish with liquid “TanOl.” Won’t, smear, and does not collect dust. Economical and easily np plied.—Advt.

The most economical floor and furniture polish is “Tan-01.” Clives n-dry brilliant gloss that lasts a long time l)oes not smear. All grocers.—Advt