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Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1929, Page 4

Smart Al .dels in millinery just opened to-day at Addison’s. Advt. 'flic: annua! ball under the auspices f the Hokitika 15 iwling Club, always ,me of the mist popular of the year, is .gain sot down for the night of the ,sing’s Birthday, June Jrd. The funeral of the late Air Francisco Freitas to.ilc place on Friday afternoon and was attended by a large number if friends. The services at St. Mary’s Miureh and the graveside were conducted I)3’ the Rev. Father McKay. For the weekly period ended Saturday goods traffic through the Otira inline! ;iom. the West Coast was 11,810 tons, compared with 9x82 tons for ,ne emrespon-.liiig week last year and i :i;52 tons for that week in 19x7. For . pi-i 1, the t..tnl was <IO.oBJ tons .compared with ;i(i.9;»:5 tons in .March. The ncrcasc is a point under 9 per cent. Soot, in the Lyttelton tunnel—the ircu.nidation of sixty years—is now cing removed bv a gang of railway-’ i (.mi, who work through the night iter tiie last train has gone. The alls of the tunnei are being swept, .ter which m re baiiact will be laid n. Sweeping operations are not. as easy ; t ie,v se. m because the walls ana oof are very iinev n. The walls anined at HotJi ends hut there are one nd a (jiiarior miles in the middle, .vliere the only lining is the rock I‘trough which the hole was cut. 'Phis m-vcs as the roof for the distance mentioned, and contains many nooks nd crnnnie.s .into which the smoke and •wit have thor Highly penetrated during the past three sc >re years. When buying sheeting buy the goods that carry the “guarantee,” wo. unreservedly replace free any sheeting or ”i!bw cotton “ Abap.ro Brand ” tlm does not give the wash and wear satis-f-i: tion. Fingie hod sheets “ Abanco,” made up. 10s fid, 12s fid a pair; double bed sheets, “ Abanco,” 10s fid, 17s fid 22s fid per pair.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

During a visit to the Far, North, Mr i. H. Graham, research officer ol Liie .Mosquito Research Committee, Auckland .Museum, continued his in- ► estigatioii'-i to find out whether or' noti ii. a r rys ng mosquitoes e.\ is ted. Accmling to the “.Xorthlnnder,” he

.us ;i■ >t located any such eafriers. Tlie . o.sij'.it .oh in; had found were not of t ,ne tiiseuMM arrying typos, hut at the me Linn' they were detrimental to n ick. They wore a great pest among •attle, and in a dairying district that was a .serious matter. The problem ol eliminating this insect altogether was a difficult one. At To Kao, however, it was being solved automatically, b\ drainage and cultivation.

Some advice on bread and on the method of checking the baker H -as given by Mr H. Iv. West, clicmist to the About Research Institute, wlien ndIressing tlie Canterbury College Scientific Society on Thursday evening. ••This is the way to cheek up on your baker,” lie said. “Take a slice of bread, lo ik at the cellular structure. • f tlie cells are small, even and enclosed by thin, yet filmy thin cells walls; if the same slice of broad when held to the light on the level of your eye skeins to shine or brightly reflect the ’iglit rays; il the whole slice has a silky look; if it. when lightly pressed down by the linger, springs hack; it il has a golden brown crust with a lain! r.’ddisli tinge; and il it tastes and smells to your fiking, then it is a good bread. On the other hand il the .’read is lumpy, coarse, with heavy cell walls, small volume, pale crust, and inclined to dry out quickly--my advice is change your halter.''

Harley and Co. the Complete House Furnishers wish to notify the residents of Hokitika and dislrict, espeeiallv those who are contemplating refurnishing, that they can give most exceptional easy terms and supply every necessity for the home. Thev have a huge stock to choose from; furniture in ail the latest designs, tapestry and draping, curtains, eiderdowns in latest shades. Their traveller. Mr Robertson, will he pleased lo call on anyone wishing lo se<> patterns or designs, and will >■<» oleas'd to give prices etc. A letter l i hc-ulqunrl (, rs reoues ling him lo call i>i’l he immediately attended to.— AdvL.

( Mill logefhor lids winter. \ isil Yarrall’s and luiv a really line granm feiiliMiie, Nothing hotter lor entertainmen! on winter evenings. Yarrall’s. I’evell Street, for the latest gramophone records.—Advt.

.Mi- T. AY. Duff inserts a notice of thanks to the electors of Hokitika, in tiiis issue.

The usual weekly social will he held in So. .Mary’s (.duh Rooms to-morrow (i ue.Mlay) evening.—Advt.

During the .screening of “ Annie Laurie ” at the Princess Theatre tn- . Miss -\iiue mm will reiuier tiio solo " Annie Laurie.”

Stephens Bros, are now offering at very low prices uarm uiiuerciolning and hosiery, etc.—Advt.

Tenders are invited in this issue for the carting ol dredging machinery iron) Little Wanganui bridge to Ukarito. A learners’ dance wi.l he held in the Three Aiiio liail every fortnight, com iiieiic.iig on 'I inns.ia.v next, at ti pan. . .dinission Is.—Advt.

'I he Swimming Club’s .Dame Com.i.i Lee wnind ./C very gratelni to any- . ue wishing to assist tlie Club- by sendii '. a pl.i.e Lo tlie feo.diors’ Hall on Y\ ednesdav afternoon.

On account of die Boeing Tounaniciu on '.Thursday next it has been decided to p.stpmc the Swimming Childs .Juvenile Ball until tlie l’uliowin gTlmrsday, .May loth.

\Y. .Jeffries and Co. will holc\ an auction sale of o.d iron on the premises of Davies Drewery on Gibson Quay, on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. Also quantity of urewood, iron safe,- pipes and tanks etc.

The Blackball Pipe Band that had been visiting Ko.vatahi on Saturday played a number of selections in llevell .Street in the e.ening, and attracted <[iiite a large crowd. 'J'lie Band in their uniform made quite a striking appearance. Wednesday evening brings the .Swimming Club’s ball, when an attractive gathering is considered assured, the Soldiers’ Hail is the locale, and die floor is always good. With speciai attention it should excel. The Dailies’ Committee are arranging a dainty supper and the Christie Orchestra will supply bright attractive music. With reference to my candidature 'or the County Council 1 think that it wi I lie acknowledged that my efforts in local matters have not been witnout energy and success, and the ratepayers can rely upon it that if 1 am elected. I would serve them in County matters with similar energy.— Tims P. O’Neil.—Advt. The death occurred last night at i lie Grey River Hospital, of Air Thomas Collins, a well-known resident of Blaketown, and for over 30 years an employee of tlie Dispatch Foundry ’I he deceased, who was about 5(5 years of age, and by trade a moulder, laid been ailing for some time. He leaves a wife . and a family of two sons (George and Edward), and one daughter (Doris.)

According to a proclamation issued on Thursday night, the Koval Assent lias been given tho British Nationality and Status of Aliens (in New Zealand Act, of 1928, and the legislation wil become operative as from July 1 next. The main principle of the Act is that certificates df naturalisation granted in other parts ol the Empire will he operative in New Zealand, and that certificates granted in tho dominion will confer on holders, the complete status of British subjects, a status not forfeited by departure from the country.

Last evening in ,St. Mniy’s Club Booms, a. meeting of the young ladies of the Parish took place, the object being to form a Social Club. It is .slated there was a very good attendance, and much useful matter was discussed relative to the formation of such a Club. An election of officers look place and resulted in a good committee being set up for the ensuing term. The club moots weekly on iM'iday evenings and a pleasant time is assured as tlie season progresses. The club, no doubt will co-operate with Hie St. Mary’s Literary and Debating Club, and with tlie advent of the long winter evenings, the benefits to lie derived sHeinUy and litornjlly from such intercourses will he availed of by all concerned.

Make the homo a merry place this winter. Dancing, singing, and music are yours with an H.M.V. gramophone. Call in and inspect them at Yarrall s .Music Depot, .Beveil Street.—Advt.

After their homework keep the child, ren happy with some of the popular games offered at Yarrall’s Novelty Do I tot, Revoll St.—Advt.

For gifts of all descriptions, wed dings, birthdays, etc., visit Yarrall’s Novelty Depot and make your problem •il eusv one. Prices are low at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, Bevell Street.— Aclvt.

Hood value now showing in eiderdowns and wool flake quilts, blankets am] rugs. Inspection invited. Addison’s, ’phone 89. —Advt.

Just arrived: —A consignment of of 10 cases of choice apples, consisting ol Delicious, Cox’s Orange, M unroes Northern Sky, Johnathans, Dunn’s Seedlings and oilier varieties, with instructions to sell at the lowest mar hot price. Paterson Michel and Co Ltd. ’Plmne No. 2. —Advt.

Ideal for pickles, sauces, salads, or for ordinary fable use—Slut Hand's Vinegar. You cannot better it. In bottle or bulk.—Advt.