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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1929, Page 4

Mails winch left Auckland on 24th September per Aorangi via Vancouver, arrived at London on 25th October.

The weather for the weelc-entl was all that could be desired, and ifor yesterday was absolutely perfect, a warm sunny day that made it a delight to be out in the open air.

The death occurred on Friday at Christchurch of Dr Charles Chilton, formerly Profdssor of Biology at Canterbury College, and an Emeritus Professor of that College. Not only in scholastic and scientific circles, hut also in many aspects of public affairs was Dr Chilton prominent, nnd the Dominion and the City of Christchurch are the poorer by his death. Deceased was 69 years of age,

There is a new range of frocks on show at Schroder and Co. including printed rayons, georgette, iace, and art siJk.—Advt.

What it costs to keep a boy in clothes and it is surprising how much less it will cost you if you take advantage of the low prices of boys Lichfield shirts from 3s 6d to 8s Gd, in white and gray canoe.—at McKays. —Advt.

There are very large quantities of whitebait showing up in the Hokitika river this week, likewise are all the magnificent summer frocks and hats iii McKays showroom,—Advt.

A few of the numerous snips now offered to you at the Economical Crockery Shop: Fancy cup, saucer and plate Is lid set, white nnd gold breakfast .cups with saucers 6d. Also a lovely range bf salad dishes at 2s each. Remember, we buy for cash, we sell for cash, that’s why we lead.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Many cricketers are purchasing their cricket bats. Now is the time to oil and break them in before the matches start. Hobbs, Macartney, Waimvright and other good makes in stock at Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

fg, The amount of coal, timber, and general merchandise transported through the Otira Tunnel during last week was 10,430 tons as compared with 9,452 tons in ,1928;' and 8,433 in

1927. The week’s figure is slightly lower than any of weekly totals for some months.

A young lad. 13 years of age,'son of Mr and Mrs Martin Clancy; of Preston Road, met with a serious accident at about 11 o’clock on Sunday morning, when he was thrown,.from a horse he was riding, receiving injuries which necessitated his immediate removal to the Grey Hospital. Enquiry elicited the information that the extent of his injuries was slight concussion- and badly bruised on one side of his body, but

he was comfortable, and hopes are entertained for his speedy recovery.

The “ Bini ” Tennis Racket frame •is made from two strips of first quality ash with the grain reversed. The inner surfaces of the sections are tongued and grooved and when glued are compressed the one into the other. The strongest form of construction for tennis rackets. Obtainable from Yarrall’s Sports Depot.—Advt.

The .Christchurch “Times” states:— Serious damage to gardens and orrin ards resulted from Thursday night’s frost, which sent the thermometer down to show more than 10 degrees of frost. Tomatoes, potatoes, beans and stone fruits have been either seriously' set back or destroyed. Every fruit-gl’OW-ing locality has suffered, to a -greater or less degree, . A clean sweep was made of the peach crop at Bryndwr, where thousands of trees have been stripped olf their young fruit. Many tomato crops have bene ruined in the St. Martins and Heathcote districts, any crops on the flat land there being badly nipped. Crops on the hills in those districts got off more lightly, but most of them were affected.

A question that is causing much interest in Ashburton at present is that of licensed houses. It is about 26 years since the hotels in the district closed their bars, which they have not reopened since. Consequently a great deal depends on the decision of the Court, which is now giving consideration to the application concerning the Somerset Hotel, wliich was brought as a test case. Should this be granted, the decision will involve the fate of three other hotels in the borough. These are the Commercial, the Central, and Devaine’s. 'The Ashburton Men’s Club and Mutual Society of Arts, whose membership is restricted to 300,1 is at present the only place within the district where liquor may be obtained, legally of course.

The pleasing colour combinations together with the superior quality of rubber used make our 1929 bathing caps a source, of satisfaction to' our customers. See our display of pure gum caps, fancy trimmed caps., bathing slippers and bathing belts. At Yarralf’s Novelty Depot.-—Advt,.

Avoid disappointment by shopping at the Economical Crockery Shop, where an unusually attractive display of Xmas presents, toys, etc. awaits your inspection.—P, Stephens, Proprietress,—Advt.,

We are now opening out our second shipment of summer millinery. (. The demand for millinery has increased this season considerably—the reason is oh vious: Value, Quality and Style. EarJy insepetion cordially Invited,—Schroder nnd Co.—Advt, '

Men! We have landed a large and varied stock of woollen bathing costumes. Inspection invited at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

'“Miss New Zealand” hat boxes. Ideal for -travelling. Suit casesin all sizes, just opened at Addisons.—Advt.

We, have just opened up a selection of pretty frocks for little people in voile,, muslin* crepe-de-ehino and print in the latest styles. Also new sun bonnets, hats, summer sets- bibs, everything for the new baby at McKays.—Advt.

Talking about strikes, how do, these prices strike you. Navy serge suits-to-measure from £5 15s to £8 10s. Call and be measured to-day at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

A few.that I can recommend; “Uphill Trek,” Sheila Macdonald; /‘Precious Bane,” Mary Webb; “The Divine Lady,” Jr. Barrington; “Summer Lightning,” P. G. Wodehouse; “The Minds of the World,” Ruby Ayres; “The Altar of Honour,” Ethel M. Dell; “The Uncertain Triumph,” A. S. M. Hutchison; “Jim, The Conqueror,” Peter B. Kyne; “Riven” (Jean Devaney) author of “ The Butcher’s Shop ”.• 143 of the latest books to choose from. Only three copies left of “All Quiet on the Western Front.”—James Toohey.— Advt. • T ,

Just arrived: —A consignment- oi 900 cases of choice apples, consisting qt Delicious, Cox’s Orange Munroes Northern Star, Jonathans, Dunn’s Seedlings a»d other varieties, with instructions to sell at the lowest market price. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. ‘Phone No. 3.—Advt

Nazal quickly destroys all cold and influenza germs. Get a bottle' as your protection against coughs, colds, and influenza. Is Gd fox 80 doses.—Advt.

Messrs W, Jeffries and Co. an auction sale of horses on Friday‘s Nov. Bth. at their Yards, Sewell St. ;

Social at St.. Map’s, Club this (Tues; day) evening. No supper. Admission one ,shilling.—Advt.

There was a sharp earthquake 'felt on Sunday afternoon about o’clock. The excursionists who visifetf Westport on Sunday had the shakri thrown in amongst .their experiences/ The shake was felt quite distinctly, locally, ‘\ . S;A- ,v.>,

The Conservator of Forests invites) written tehdehs to be received up to. 4 p.m. on November 4th., for. the purchase,, .of timber situated in Block Knneri Survey District Provisional State Forest Reserve 1616, about 13£ miles' from Ho Ho railway station. ■j.’K

The Borough Council urges ’ householders to avoid wastage- 'of water, -mi.;! »«v lyYrsnn found • usinpr water', i for other than domestic purposes, proceedings will be taken against them! These) precautions' are tanen so as to ensure . good pressure for fire pur-, poses. ' S -• -I- V

Toker’s Hall this night, week will hold ■ a crowded attendance when the Hibernian “Ball takes , place. . The arrangements for this fixture < are now well under way and a most, enjoyable time ,is assured. ■ . The - Black Hand Orchestra has been -engaged-;to supply the. •music-, and should prove an added attraction. : v .'

The Kaitieri Tennis.. Club-success-fully openedlts; season .yesterday unde? Ideal sri weather.- ■ { There was a fair musteri of memlbWA' present for; the occasion*.,a; most i&iVjoyable time, being;-.spent,’ In thd evening there- was a large.: at the-Tennis Ball arid V every this)| Went with, a lively saving, >1 wants were well - attended to. Goqd. music was supplied by Christie’s Orchestra and the floor was in good trim for dancing. • . - V »v*

Miss Marie Jones, after an absence* of about three years in Auckland, returned to Hokitika by Saturday’?;, express. .Miss, Clones will in reside here and '-assist her father) tofuthe management of the hotel wjiiejif hh • hah la|eJy;. taken) pyejri; ■*. leaving for l Aucklarid^'Jones was always a popular figure in musical circles and. the news of her return will give much pleasure to her wield circle of friends. / / Y A ■ .e) We Have, just opened up a heauti-. ful selection of silk ninons, figured satins, Rayons, voiles etc., in all the most fashionable shades. Inspect these attractions to-dfiy at' Stephens’ Bros.— Advt. ' V: •' A sad tragedy occurred on Saturday evening at Blackball through the destruction by fire" ol the house of Mr and Mrs Patrick Egan, in Stafford Street, ■when .their, s.on r? s!|ipmas, aged 25* years, was burned to . death, At, the time V, wjhen the flre,Jbfoke out,' ’flip deceased was alone in' the house, Mrs Egan, being fit the . pictures, while the other members of the family were ’also’ribsent. The outbreak when first Ptr-' served, about 8.3-5 p.m.,'had a strong hold. 'The absence of a water supply at Blackball precluded any effective, efforts.;to. check the fire, . which completely, .deriiolished .the, - house, among. \ the ruins of which the 'chaffed remains of the victim were- afterwards" Tjie deceased had" been an the result of an" attack of paralysis some years ago, and he‘had had to use a bath chair in order , to-getjO-out.-.1 ~ Addisons wish to ,-notify their customers; .that they- have opened Aft Satins-'in Black Veux Rose, Gold arid Royal Blue 50in. wide suitable fob cushions and : -hangings,- Call and inspect.—Advt.

Do not order your ’Xmas toys yet. I have arriving in about a month the best selection that has/ever- been iii Hokitika, remember this, they are all made, in England. Buy these and support British industries. You atifa then helping to do a way with unemployment.— James Tooli^yi—-Mvt. -