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Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1930, Page 4

Yesterday was the anniversary (the 34th) of the Brunner disaster, when an explosion in the mine caused 67 deaths. Tt is forty years to-day siire the fire in Revell St. which destroyed the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, and a large blo'-k of other buildings on both sides of the streets. At the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock a meeting of women will he held m connection with the obstetrical appeal, when an address will be given by Mrs Cecil Wood of Christchurch. A large attendance is requested, in view of the national importance of the movement. Parents and guardians are specially invited to attend at the District High School at 2.39 o’clock to-morrow afternoon when a valedictory function will take place to recognise tho services rendered by the departing Rector, Mr E. Partridge. Arrangements are in hand to extend Doro f hy Falls road to its first objective, the falls. A camp is now beinn established at the end of the present road, and a survey party is going in to lay off the balance of the route for the road to the falls. Tt is understood the road will he constructed during the winW as unemployed labour may he available. The present road is usuable as far as Rocky Point, being in good order for motoring. The new road affords some fine outlooks on to Lake Ivanieri, the scenery being very beautiful at every stage. Lake Kanieri hns always been regarded as a scenic gem, and the road opens up fresh views of its beauty which should make the resort more popular than ever.

I i Large size bush men’s butterfly cap« to clear at 11s 6d.. W. H. Stopfortl , —Advt. Bushmen! Swnndri’s will keep yo warm and dry. Every garment guai an teed. See them. W. H. Stopfortl —Advt. Good value now showing at Addison’ in linoleums, hearth rugs, runners, coi matting, shadow tissues and cretonnes towels and graduated sheeting.—Advt Mothers! We have small mini be 1 of oilskins to fit boys up to 15 year* to clear at 10s (3d. W. H. Stopforth. —Advt. Lines of interest opened to-day at Addison’s: Fur-trimming, Chenille velvets, floral velveteens, lace flouncnigs, tweeds, raincoats, umbrellas and shopping bags. Call to-day - and inspect.—Advt. Winter will soon bo here and with it the cold nights. Bade’s have just what you want in buttoned and loose knpoc mattresses, white fleecy blankets, and beautiful new down quilts at Frank Bade’s. ’Phone 179.—Advt. No pressing required with the Ideal Trouser Press and Coat Hanger, now obtainable at Addison’s, price 6s 6d complete. Clients desirous of keeping their clothes in perfect order should call early and procure one.—Advt. We have, stocks of school books and all school requisites: Arithmetics, geogrnphvs, English looks and Our Nation’s Story in all standards at Tookey’s Arcade —Advt.

A‘ light shock of earthquake was felt shortly after midnight.

The Hokitika School Committee meets to-night at 7 o’clock for the purpose of selecting a Rector for the school in succession to Hr E. Partridge. The names of the two highest applicants have been submitted by the Canterbury Education hoard for selection.

A new reef is reported to have been found at the Alexander River Company's mine. The reef, which is understood to have a width of four feet is located deeper in the granite formation than the other reefs, and is closer to the battery.

At a meeting of the Greymouth Branch of the Plunket Society, the resignation of Nurse Spring was accepted with regret. Nurse Spring, who opened the local branch five years ago, has been appointed to organise a branch in the Taranaki district. During her sojourn in Greymouth she has been responsible for some invaluable work, and has furthered the Society’s ideals to a considerable extent. She will he succeeded by Nurse ETTis.

Hats cleaned and reblocked. Suits <Ly-deaned, pressed, dyed etc. Job guaranteed. Delivery for Easter guaranteed if received by Saturday 29th. W. H. Stopfortli, Mercer, Revell St.— ..clvt.

The London Zoo has been busy valuing its exhibits, and has decided that the total value of the animals, birds and fishes owned by the society is C 30.916. Of the more familiar animals Indian elephants were priced at £BOO, African elephants at £7OO, Indian rhinoceroses were quoted at £IOOO, while the African variety, which were considered little more than half as valuable, were marked £550. On the other band, while the American bison is only worth £BO, the European monster would sell at £SOO, the same amount as the giraffe might be expected to fetch. A hippopotamus is put down at £3OO, and while lions are quoted at £550, tigers are very cheap by comnnrison, their value being £IOO. The most highly-priced birds are the kin? penguins and the wattled cranes, each of which are worth £75, and birds of paradise run about £4O.

Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid range of linoleums, hearth rugs, carpets and carpet runners: .also a fine a selection of clothing, and mercery; orders for tailor made suits must be booked at once to be in time for Easter. Ring up ’plmne 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.

Glasses in all shapes and sizes suitable for household and hotel use now in stock at the Economical Crockery shop. Prices right, see these to-day. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.