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Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1930, Page 4

Tho TniKtops nl 11 10 Hokitika Savings Flank moot on Thursday at ‘J.3O p.m.

Addisons are making special reductions on all Millinery and Frocks.— Advt.

Addisons have just opened to-day a range of all the new shades in “ Lady Jane Hosiery.’’—Advt.

the motor ship Mon sailed for Wellington on Saturday evening taking a cargo of 72,030 feet of sawn timber.

The ss. Gael sailed on Saturday evening for Bruce Bay and Okuru with a general cargo.

A five roomed cottage at the Forks, South Westland was totally destroyed by lire on ihursday last. Jt was owned by Mr P. Paganani, hut was not occupied. The insurance it is understood was allowed to lapse some few months

The youth Jack "Warren reported injured in a railway crossing accident at Christchurch on Saturday is a son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Warren, formerly of the Central Hotel Hokitika. Latest reports state he has regained consciousness.

A meeting of the 2nd. Hokitika Boy Scout Committee will be held in the Scout Hall on Tuesday evening, 14th. inst. at 8 o’clock. Parents and all tho'-'e who are. interested are cordially invited.—Advt. ,(

A cigarette and tobacco war that has been going on for some time in Dunedin shows no sign of abating and one local tobacconist said on Wednesday that he was sure some of smaller shopkeepers must be feeling the pinch. One result it lias had, however, he believes, is that there has i ecu a farily substantial increase in the number of cigarettes smoked through pipe smokers have not been affected to the same extent.

It Impelled in a Taranaki township, according to an exchange, and the truth of it can he vouched for. A young woman was proud of the wondvful white radishes, she had grown i» her garden, and was persuaded by a friend to enter some in the produce section of the show. She naturally selected the biggest and best, and tbok them to the hall, placing them with radishes which, to her eyes were much inferior. She felt sure that she must gain first prize. She did, Gut not in the radish class. A steward noticed her exhibit, and placed it with the turnips! The judge apparently considered her radishes an extra good type of turnip, and had no difficulty in awarding the first prize in that class.

It will be a surprise to our readers to learn that Mr W. T. Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands here since 1922, has tendered his resignation and will be leaving the public service at the end of June. Mr and Mrs Morpeth purpose residing in Now Plymouth where they have property, One special reason prompting the resignation of Mr Morpeth, is we regret to say, the indisposition of his wife, who lias not been in the best of health for some time, and the change, it is hoped, will lie of advantage from a health point of view. Mr Morpeth, during Jiis seven years and a-half of service here 'ins proved an energetic officer, who has taken a keen interest in his duties. He has been alert as to the requirements of the district, and has been instrumental in drawing attention to' ettleincnt schemes which will prove of advantage when developed. Mr Morpeth has also taken an interest in the reading of the district, and generally has been alive to the settlement needs o. the district. As an active officer of the nublic service he has not spared himself, and has earned the good wishes of the community in his forthcoming retirement.

You are always in want of towels. We have just what you want in a large assortment. Prices from Is 9d per pair to 13s 6d per pair at Frank Bade’s. ’Phone 179.—Advt.

Girls’ School Uniforms in all sizes with bloomers to match in navy, Za.mpa cloth from 7s lid at McKav’s Advt.

Me wish to thank our numerous clients for their 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.

We have secured a large range of curtain nets at a price. These are selling readily at Is Gd, Is lid to 2s 9d a yard. Call early or ring ’phone number 179 and secure your requirements at Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

New records by Sandy Macfarlane: ‘‘The Lassie I Left on the Shore.’’ “When My Ship Conies Sailing Home Again,” “My Highland Rose,” “Will You Come to Bonnie Scotland Where the Bluebells Grow.” Whether giavc or joy Sandy’s records are attractive from first to last. Procurable at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.