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Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1930, Page 4

All chemists and storekeepers stock “Baxter’s.” *Gct bottle to-day. Gen-erous-sized bottle, 2s fid ; large, economical size, 4s fid; bachelor’s size Is fid.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade acknowledges with thanks the annual donation of £2 2s from the Hokitika Savings Bank.

The vehicle road to Mahinapua via Ruutapu, is now being completed, and nisi tors may motor to. the railway station. The road into the lake still remains to be done, and will probably be provided for on next year’s estimates. The present access, however, will be appreciated greatly by motorists.

A narrow escape from drowning took place in the Arahura River yesterday afternoon when a young man by the name of Reynolds got into difficulties. It appears that Reynolds, who was in company with other bathers got into deep water and sank, but the timely rescue by one of bis companions averted a tragedy.

Next month, March and April, will be a close season for deer shooting in Westland. Licenses may be obtained at the Post Office. The fee lor the Arahura and Kokatalii district is £2 per rifle, and for Haast region £5 per rifle. In regard to the latter, the right will be given to unalloted blocks on application to the Acclimatisation Society.

Nothing makes one feel more woeful than an annoying summer cold. But even the “severest woe” of this kind will he banished instantly, under the soothing and relieving properties of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. This wellknown and popular specific also acts as a wotiderful tonic, toning up the system against further attacks.

Blackwnter Mines, Ltd. return for January is ns follows:—Crushed, 3000 tons, yielding 1283 fine oz gold valued at £5.446, working expenses £4594. In addition the roaster treated 93 tons concentrates or a return of 81 fine oz gold, valued at £344, working expenses £132. Development expenditure £443, capital expenditure £2O. Profit over all is £6Ol.

Three railwaymen were carrying an iron rail in the Greymouth station yard on Thursday afternoon and the leader gave warning prior to letting it drop. The man in the middle heard and the two tossed the rail from their shoulders but Mr W. R. Senior, who was in the rear did not hear the warning, and when the front end of the iron struck the ground he received a severe jolt on the shoulder. His collar bone was fractured, and he was sent to the Grey Hospital for treatment.

Boys’ grey cotton canoe shirts, sizes 1 to 4. Sale price 2s lid at W. TI. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Now is he time to buy back-to-school wear. McKay and Son’s Great “Secret” Sale is in full swing. The low prices are unrivalled.—Advt.

Men’s superior quality all-wool bathing costumet. Sale price fis lid to Is lid. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Double seats in hoy’s shorts which means double wear, is a special line just opened at Addison’s. All sizes from 5s 9d. —Advt.

Men ! We are offering special 10 per cent, cash discount on all sports clothing. Note: We stock only New Zealand’s best. Inspection invited.— W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Preserving jars, jam jars, in all sizes, now in stock at the Economical crockery shop. As usual prices are right. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt.

Brown Nappa Gloves, gauntlet and plain tops, in all sizes, just opened at Addison’s.—Advt.

Mats, carpets and linoleums, all reduced at Schroder’s end of season sale. Also cushions, bedspreads and sunshades to he cleared at sale prices. Our Bargain tables are revelations in values, see for yourself.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The penalty of success is destructive criticism. There isn’t a single weakness in the Majestic Radio. That is why every Majestic set is guaranteed. Drop in and talk it over. Models from £SO on view at L, S. Ross’s Music Depot.—ll.

All wool hash rugs, large size, limited quantity. Sale price 9s lid to clear, W, H. Stopforth’,s,—Advt.

The Inter-Wanganui Dairy Coy. Ltd. will receive tenders up till Mb roll 13th. for a two years’ contract of conveyance of produce and collection of cream.' specifications may he seen at Harihari store or the Company’s office.

Miss Evans, Teacher of Elocution and Dramtic art, assisted by Mils Nelson Wright in character sketches, songs in character a- speciality, will interview pupils at the Girls’ Hostel, Sewell St. on Tuesday at 3 o’clock. New pupils enrolled—B. Evans, Mrs Wright. —Advt.

Mr W. E.. Brown, examiner of titles at New Plymouth, who has' been transferred to Hokitika as district lands registrar and assistant commissioner of stamp duties, was mot by the members of the staff of the New Plymouth Deeds Registry Office and presented with a clock as an expression of their good wishes.

' A dance will be held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Monday, Feb. 17th. in aid of the gymnasium funds. Novelty dances, the prizes for which include lady’s powder outfit, gent’s thermos flask, two gent’s watch chains, lady’s xylonite hand mirrors, etc. Good music supplied. Admission, gents Is fid, ladies Is.—Advt.

The C. and D. Line steamer, Port Brisbane, due at Lyttelton on Saturday last, from London, is bringing Sumner’s new lifeboat. The lifeboat is of the latest design, and was built by White and Co., Cowes, Isle of Wight, makes of the old Rescue. The new boat, which is 30ft. in length, has been named Rescue No. 2, and has six oars and an auxiliary Parsons 24 horsepower marine erigine. She is fitted with relieving wells, which empty out water automatically. She is also selfrighting. Captain C. M. Renaut, Government Marine Superintendent at Lyttelton, will represent the Government interests at the official trials.

Some time ago says a Christchurch paper ail Invercargill resident began to tell a story of an eel that ate out of a man’s hand. As this story followed several other very fishy stories, fhe listener openly showed his disbelief. Later, however, he was convinced, for he was shown' a photograph that settled all argument. A man was seen standing at the edge of a small creek, and an eel was eating out of his hand. The reporter was informed that for six years the eel had been a great friend of the family, and came to its meals when called. It would raise its head six inches out of the water to seize a pieee of meat, and would let its benefactor pick it out of the water.

“I am not a cigar-smoker, but I have smoked New Zealand tobacco, and I believe there is a great future before it, if it is worked in the right way,” declared Lord Oaigavon, in acknowledging at Wellington on Tuesday night the presentation to him, on behalf of the Ulster Association of New Zealand, of handsome inlaid casket or native timbers filled with cigars and cigarettes’ made from New Zealand tobacco. “In the right hands, New Zealand’s tobacco may become as famous as its butter and lamb.” In making the presentation, Mr Howard Elliott said that in Belfast there was the largest tobacco factory in the world. “I will recommend New Zealand tobacco to them,” he added, “and see whether Ulster and New Zealand cannot unite in producing the finest tobacco in the world.” (Applause).

Still more bargains from McKay and Son’s Great “Secret” sale. Shop early.—Advt

When better bargains are offered; McKay and Son’s will offer them. Bu| j your clothing needs from McKay Great “Secret” Sale.—Advt.

A great variety of bargains in ere ery ware, fancy goods, toys, etc., showing in the window at the Eco' 11 ical Crockery shop. Every artic in the window Is. Shop early. P. <e P' hens Proprietress.—Advt.

Ladies’ voile frocks onlyjs fie* 688 lengths in the newest ray or aud voiles, also from 7s fid, hats sponctyngly reduced prices-* 1 * • Schroder’s end of season sale Acivt -

When housewives shinef ohshmg floors, furniture, and linok 18 ) “ Tan-01.” It is so econon 1 * * lO —so easy to apply—aud p 8 BUC * I a bright, lasting shine. A£> rocers ’ Ad. t.

You will quickly relief cou ffh or cold if you inhale “ Naz Powerful and penetrating. A uni 1 ’ never-fail-ing remedy. Prioe Is r-Advt.