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Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1930, Page 4

Mr W. T. Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands, loft to-day for Wellington on official business.

The Reefton races are taking place to-day and to-morrow. The train service to-moronv" permits of patrons journeying from Hokitika in the. morning, and returning in the evening.

The “Referee” referring to the late meeting of the Westland Racing Club states it was admirably conducted, and the starting of Air Geo. Reed tended towards the enjoyment of the racing. The Club has made many improvements in the last year, and the success of the fixture came at an opportune period.

We wish to thank our numerous clients for tlieir patronage during the past year and trust that we will be privileged to again render you the satisfactory service as in the past. Patersons for value. —Advt.

Anglers at Lake Kanieri are meeting with considerable success, some nice catches being made. On Sunday last several nice catches were landed and included brown trout, rainbow trout, quinnat trout and a perch. Recently a mountain trout was hooked and landed. The majority -of the fish caught are quinnat. Most of the fishing is done by trolling.

One day last week a purse was left on the top of the telephone in the public box on the Dunedin Railway Station. The owner did not discover her loss until an hour afterwards, but when she returned it was gone, and neither notification to the railway authorities and the police nor advertising have so far been successful in disclosing the finder. The purse contained £22, representing all the money she possessed.

Yesterday Professor Easterfield visited Flowery Creek hill where lie made a soil examination of the paknlii, and later visited Aralmrn Valley and the Big Paddock. The Professor is of the opinion that treatment won hi greatly improve much of the land he saw yesterday. In the Buffer district excellent results are being obtained now from the treatment of poor lands where a good sole of grass is being established to the satisfaction of the farmers.

On Thursday evening hist- at the resilience of Mrs Bennett, Sale St. a. happy function took. place when the fellow boarders of Mr Jack King, who has been transferred to Greymouth, hade him farewell and made him a presentation of a travelling rug. Mr W. Koch in making the presentation spoke highly of Mr King’s sterling qualities and the regret they all felt at his departure. The speakers’ remarks were ablv supported by others. Air King on rising to reply was received warmly, and in thanking his companions for tlieir gift voiced regret at having to sever associations with them. The singing of “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and Aukl Lang Syne terminated an enjoyabJe’gathering.

When housewives shine—polishing floors, furniture, and linoleums, with “ Tan-Ol.” It is so economical to buy —so easy to apply—and gives such a bright, lasting shine. Al] grocers.— Ad.:.

You will quickly relieve a cough or cold if you inhale “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. A unique, never-fail-ing remedy. Price Is fid.—Advt. Special stock of glasses, all sizes to he cleared at the Economical Crockery shop. Prices from 4d each. Don’t miss this offer. P. Stephens proprietoress.—Advt. Now records by Sandy Macfarlane: “The Lassie I Left on the Shore.'’ I “When My Ship Comes Sailing Home/ Again,” “Mv Highland Pose,” “Will You Come to Bonnie Scotland Where the Bluebells Grow.” Whether grave or joy Sandy’s records are attractive from, first to last. Procurable at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt. For one week only the Economical Crockery shop offers you 21 piece teasets in the latest designs at the ridiculously low prices of —9s lid, 10s fid, and 11s fid set. P. Stephens proprietoress.—Advt,

Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd. are running a special car to Reeftou Races to-morrow leaving at 7 a.m.

The death is announced from Palmerston North of Mr Joseph Whittam, formerly a well-known guard on the Westland railways. His wife (Miss Nellie Sargison) formerly of Hokitika, predeceased him several years ago.

A story is going the rounds in Napier at present concerning a milk vendor who in the course of his deliveries on a recent morning lost a £lO note, which he had been carrying in his pocket tied up with string. He discovered i his loss shortly after it must have occurred, says an exchange, alid searched carefully over the route which he had followed, hut without success. Later in the morning a Napier business man was on his way to work when he discovered that he was being followed by his fox terrier. He ordered the dog home, and after some

hesitation the dog obeyed. When it arrived home it was carrying in its mouth the £lO note which the m :i vendor had lost earlier in the morning. The owner got it back. "f :

To celebrate the opening of our new' shop-windows, we have imported a fine selection of exclusive hats at usual price 69s 6<jl and over to be sold only at Schroder and Co. for 45s.—Also large selection of Cimmic Hats; you must and will be delighted at the moderate price. Visit Schroders Emporium early.—Advt.

Your best remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever and all such cnmn'aints of the throat and lungs is “ Nazol.” Powerful, penetrating, and effective. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.