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Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1929, Page 4

Mr and Mrs Burrell, of Kokatahi, insert a thanks notice in this issue. Messrs W. Wed cl el and Co. Ltd. advise dated London, Gth inst., reading: Danish butter, 184 s to 185 s (last week 184 s); New Zealand unsalted, 174 s to 178 s (170 s to 1765); New Zealand salted, 174 s to 178 s (173 s to 178 s); •market quiet. Cheese, white, 92s to 93s (91s to 925); cheese, coloured, 93s to 94s (93s to 945); market quiet. Canadian, white, 92s to 93s (91s to 925); Canadian, coloured, 93s to 95s (92s to 945). How far the Post Office Savings Bank is affected by the edict of the Stamp Duties Department that withdrawals slips presented at private savings hanks ior amounts over L2 must have a twopenny stamp affixed is not clear, but so far no action has bren taken by the authorities in Wellington. The suggestion is made that the Post Office bank may follow the example of the Auckland Savings Bank by adopting a debit form that the Stamp Dat es Commissioner has' certified wouid bo exempt from duty. A Ministei ial statement on the matter is expected shortly.

'Hie funeral of the labs Mr Win. Marshall takes place privately tomorrow morning.

Stephens Eros have just opened up a large assortment of fancy aprons in all colours and sizes, prices Is 9d, 2s, 2s lid. Inspection invited.—Aclvt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify an auction sale to-morrow afternoon at .2.30 in the mart, of apples and feed Algerian oats.

Messrs Oliver and Duff report the success of the Mishko boots and shoes lias been, very satisfying to purchasers and sellers alike. The quality and wearing power is unequalled. Further complete stocks are to hand and alse all sizes in Red Ball gum boots, both knee and thigh makes.

'ihe death took place on Saturday at Christchurch of Mrs Annie McTaggart, wife of Mr James McTaggart, of Christchurch, and formerly of Runanga. The late. Mrs McTaggart was before her marriage a member of the Wafer family, of Barrytown. She leaves two sons and a daughter and is also survived by her husband, four brothers, and three sisters.

There was another smart earthquake shock felt this morning at 12.35 o’clcbk. It lasted about 15 seconds. The “ Argus ” says—An earthquake that was very severe at Westport, was at Greymouth felt this morning at 12.34 o’clock. It lasted for eight or nine seconds, and appeared as in previous instances, to come from a north-westerly direction.

Albert Patterson, pleaded not guilty at the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court, before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., yesterday, to a charge of obtaining admission to a boxing tournament held at the Town Hall op 3rd. August, without having paid the price charged to enter. The Magistrate said that he had no doubt about the offence being proved, and fined defendant. 10s with £1 2s Court costs and £2 witnesses’ expenses.

Mr Si Strachan, editor of the Westport News, yesterday received cable advice of the death of his sister, Miss M. A. Strachan, of Montrose, Scotland. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late James Strachan, designer and builder, of Montrose. She spent most of. her life in New Zealand, as a member of the teaching profession, retiring on superannuation, teaching at the schools of Taranaki and as relief teacher at Westport some 12 years ago 1 .

The Competitions are being continued at the Princess Theatre and Soldiers’ Hall to-day, and at the Theatre to-ni<?ht. commencing at 7.1-5 o’clock. The interest aroused yesterday should assure the success of the festival. Seats for the Demonstration Concert are now being booked rapidly, and if it is found that the Theatre is likely to be taxed beyond its capacity, an overflow concert will be held at 'the Soldiers’ Ha., on Thursday night, when extra seating will be provided. By this means country visitors on Thursday will find themselves well catered for and accommodated. ,

Save on eggs—preserve a good supply now while they are cheap wjtli Sharland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Pre-servati’-o.v Effective, clean, economical.—Advt.