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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1929, Page 4

Tlie Tutanokai sailed from Wellington at 11.50 a.in. on Friday 'lor tlie southern light houses. Colce for sale: Is (id per hag at Gas Works; Is Ski delivered within Borough limits.—Advt. The rolls for the County elections, which are now being compiled, will ' e on view shortly 'for the information ( .l those concerned. A meeting of the Kxecutive of the New Zealand Country Macing Clu is" Association will he held at Wellington on Wednesday. The Popular Social and Dance, St. Mary’s Cluh Booms to-night. 2nd. heat of Monte Carlo; also Walt/.ii. Competition. Good prizes, supper and music. Admission Is.—Advt. One of the largest catches of fish this season in the Grey roadstead was made on Thursday by the trawler Nile, between half and three-quarters of a ton of sole, flounder, sehnapper, and terekihi being netted. The catch met with a ready sale at the Greyinouth whni'f. The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advise that the following pri.es are being offered lor lat stock for export at 17th. January:—Canterbury, prime woolly lambs, Still), and under l.()Jd; ;17II> to 421 b. lOd; 4S!l>. and over (ltd; second quality lambs, Did. The Hokitika Borough Council v.sh be starting its tar-sealing programme this week. There are over 5,000 gallons ol tar at the Gas Works for use by the Borough. Revell street ana Sewell street are both to be redressed, and several footpaths will have attention. One hundred pairs ladies art silk and pure silk hose, 4s lid to 8s lid, now 2s Gd; G cltf'.en ladies’ fabric gloves, fancy cuff 2s lid and 3s lid, at-Mc-Kay’s Great Beduction Sale.—Advt. A hoy named Baton had his collar hone 'broken in Greymouth on Saturday in a peculiar .manner. He was seated with his hands resting on his knees, when another boy, jumping in leap frog fashion over him, forced his head so far down that the eollnr-hone snapped. Prompt action on the part ol the nightwatchman prevented a serious fire in Maddren Bros.’ factory, 14G, Madras Street, Christchurch, in the early hours of Friday morning. At 3.15 a.m. the automatic tire alarm registered a fire in the spinning-room. Bushing to the spot, the watchman found a small outbreak, which he quickly extinguished with a bucket ol water. Friday marked the seventeenth anniversary of the arrival at the South Pole of Captain B. F. Scott, Dr E. H. M ilson, Lieutenant H. B. Bowers, Captain \j. E. G. Oates, and Petty Officer E. Evans. As will he remembered, they were (forestalled by - Captain Roald Amundsen, who reached the Pole on December 14, 1911. Without delay tinfive began the return journey, which ended with the death of all. Brigadier Burton and Musical Party ■if the Salvation Army, Christchurch, are oil a visit to Hokitika and district during the past few days, and their musical programmes have been greatly enjoyed. On Friday night they visited Woodstock, on Saturday afternoon tliMental Hospital and Westland Hospital. On Saturday night and yesterday they held very successful services, attracting large attendances. To-night me party are visiting Boss and Wai talia. Captain McArthur son., and Air Walker, Marine Surveyor, arrived on Saturday evening, and after inspecting the stranded Zingara decided to undertake the task of launching tlie vessel. Some repairs will first be carried out, ami then the attempt made on the spring tides to- haul her off. Anchors are to he laid at sea for the purpose in mind. When refloated the vessel will be taken round to the hard at Mahinapua Creek, and the repairs completed, after which the Zingara will i>e refitted and again put into the local trade. Sale Bargains, these values cannot he beaten. Pure Silk Fugi Bloomers, full fashioned in natural shades only, women’s size 3s lid, O.S. size 4s 6d.— Schroder and Co.—Advt. Union Table Damask was 2s Gd, now Is 3d yard. Marcella Quilts, s.b. 20s, now 14s lid ; d.b. 33s Gd, now 26s 6d. White Turkish Towels, Is 9d now Is 3d ; 2s Gd now Is lid ; 3s 6d now2s 6d. —At. McKay’s Great Stock Reduction Sale. -Advt. Trellis Brand Orange Cordial —the ealt drink for summer days. Just like real oranges. All stores. —Advt. Now arriving 200 half cases apricots, peaches, plums, and tomatoes. The instructions from tlie shippers are to sell at lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd., Hokitika. ’Phone 2.—Advt. Try our deliciously cooling non-in-toxicating Table Ale. It lias the flavour with no afte r effects. An ideal drink for both young and old. lvorte gast Bros. —Advt. Summer’s newest and best drink— Trellis Brand Orange Cordial. Cooling and healthful. Costs little. All stores. —Advt. Special Hosiery Bargains, artificial silk hose, twelve shades. Usual price 4s 6d, special sale price 2s lid. Three Belles Showerproof Hose, ten shades—usual price os 6d, special price 3s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt. I