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Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1929, Page 4

Over 10,000 opossum skins have been lodged and stamped in the North Canterbury district this season. . The Westland Power Ltd. is steadily extending its services. Kanieri and South Hokitika are now linked up, also part of Kokatahi. At Dillmans the company is steadily improving its water-supply. An examination of territorial officers took place on Tuesday and yesterday at the Greymoutli Technical School under the supervision of Lieut. A. J. Moore. Lieuts B. M. Davis, Greymouth ; Hutchison, Hokitika; and A. Levvey, Westport, are sitting for their captaincy qualifying examinations, unci Sergt. Major E. Caldwell for his commission. All roads to-night will lead to Princess Theatre for the Demonstration Concedt to wind up the festival in connection with the Westland Competitions. The competitions have been eminently successful from every point of view, most pleasing of all being the advance in the standard of productions, evidence that the Society is fulfilling its destiny o' The concert to- | night is timed to commence at 7.30 1 o’elo'ck, necessary because of the very full programme to be rendered. Patrons and performers are alike desired to bo present in good t’me, for there is sure to be a crowded house. seating has been provided and unreserved seats are available in the dress circle. No coid is Nazol-proof—goes right to | . the root of the trouble and brings quick j relief. Keep Nazol always handy—GO j doses for Is 6d. —Advt. .

f The Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Monday next at 2.30 p.m. i 4

Youth’s double-breasted navy serge suits wonderful value, sale price 79s 6d at AY. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Miss Hardie, a missionary from India, will speak at the service at the Woodu'ock Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, Sept. loth.

The s.s. Gael sailed yesterday afternoon for Wellington. She leaves Wellington for Hokitika on Monday. On arrival here she makes a trip to OkaTito if conditions are favourable.

it may not be generally known that gold is the best conductor of heat and only stands second as a conductor of electricity. Copper, however, is the best conductor 'electricity and stands fourth as a conductor of heat. v.;;.

Men ! We still have a few felt hats left at os lid, 7s lid 11s 6d. AV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The funeral of the late Mr Thomas Fitzgerald, of Goldsborough, took place yesterday afternoon to Hokitika cemep tery and was attended by a large number of friends from all parts of the district. The Rev. Father Lordan, of Kumara, conducted the services at the church, Goldsborough, and at the graveside.

During the week-end a motor-car negotiated the Otira Gorge road for the first time since {he big slip caused oy the earthquake last March. The Public Works staff had been engaged in clearing away the debris and repairing the damage tor several months. At present the route can be covered, but it will be several months „ before repairs have been completed and the road restored to its normal condition.

The rearing of the three tiger cubs which were born at the Zoological Park Auckland ,a fortnight ago, has so far proved promising, but the animals are being kept from - view until the risk of. irritating the parents is gone (states the “New Zealand Herald”). This is the third litter. The first was destroyed by the tigress and the second suffered from the neglect of the mother and did not respond to artificial feeding.

Boys’ Petone suits in tweeds and worsteds. . Mothers should not leave it too late to inspect these. They are selling freely at our keen sale prices. »V. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. ' %

The auction sale on Wednesday next in the Mart, by Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. of the furniture and effects and stock in trade of Mr B. Lyons, of Stafford, will afford an excellent opportunity to secure excellent values. The whole of the goods have been brought down from Stafford for the convenience of buyers. The sale, will start at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will be resumed at 2 pirn. 'the furniture being then disposed of. Included in the list is an upright piano by Lipp and Son, > first class instrument.

, The team to represent Greymouth at ixokitika on Saturday in the game for the Dittman Shield, is one selected from the four Senior Clubs in the Grey district—United, Star, Blake town and Brunner, and the fifteen should prove a sturdy one worthy, of extending the Hokitika team to the utmost. Given a dry day and field of which there is now every prospect, a very fine game should result. There will be a curtain raiser between School and Old Boys at I;30 p.m. and a compulsory charge of one shilling will be made at the gates from 1 o’clock. Our stock of sheets, towels etc. have been in great demand since commencement of sale. Dozens of satisfied purchasers have expressd their surprise at the values offering. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. “All of the Department’s mine officials and inspectors were instructed shortly after I took office that the safety of human life must be their first consideration; and I believe this instruction is being carried out,” said the Minister for Mines (the Hon. Mr Veitch) in the House of Representatives when assuring the, Leader of the, Labour Party (Mr H. E. Holland) that none of the workmen in the James mine was endangered recently through the momentary stoppages of a ventilation fan. The Minister added that he was satisfied the management would have withdrawn the men had they considered there was the slightest danger. When Mr B. 0. Priddis, a jeweller of Cathedral Square, heard by telephone on Tuesday morning that the window of his shop had been found broken, his first thought was of burglars and incendiaries. Anxiously he rushed dow r n to his shop expecting to find himself a much pooi'er man, for his. window w r as packed full of watches and jewellery. The window was broken, but to Mr Priddis’s surprise, nothing appeared tip,, be missing—then canre explanations. A,, service ear driver, on his way home, tripped on a roll of paper outside the shop, and falling, put his shoulder, through the window. Tt was lie- wh* sent the message to Mr Priddis,, and lie remained on guard until tbo owner arrived.

Save on eggs—preserve n good s,iriply now while, they are cheap with Slmrland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt. New (roods at McKay’s just opened Lace fronhs, collars and cuffs 2s to 4s lid; 2f>in. flouncing lace, black and fawn, 6s lid and 7s 6d; new Guipure laces and insertions, all nice quality goods,—Advt, I

Mr T. Robinson inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Just to hand, indent Kaiapoi travellug rugs, latest patterns and assorted qualities, all going at sale prices. W. H. Stopforth’s.—'Advt.

The funeral of the late Mr William Marshall, of llunanga, took place privately yesterday morning to Hokitika cemetery, llev. J. W. Hayward conducting the service at the graveside.'.

Miss Hardie, of the Presbyterian.ln- T xlian Mission, will be at .St/ Andrew’s j Ohurcli .on Sunday next,-. September • ioill., morn.ng and evening, and will on Monday night give a lantern, lecture in St. Andrew’s Hall, on her work in India.

Men’s caps, latest patterns, good shapes. Lsual price os 6d to 7s lid. Sale price 2s lid to 4s lid at W. ,H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. ...

Woods’ GreM Peppermint Curt For Coughs and Colds, never tans.