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Hokitika Guardian, 11 April 1930, Page 4

Entries are now being received for the Competitions festival. The closing late for entries is Wednesday next.

■Turner’s ndvfc. to-day draws your attention to their line assortment of vegetables and fruit. The prices are right. See their window display ol Easter eggs.

Help the Scouts in their effort to help themselves, by giving your patronage to the Jumble Sale to-morrow vt Keller’s tailoring shop, Revel] St. where lady supporters are making an effort to raise funds for this worthy movement. Any small assistan e will uo heartily and thankfully welcomed.

• Quite an attractive programme is ’•eir.g -pro we 1 for the concert at the Princess Theatre on Anzac Night undei lie ausoi es of the R.S.A. The Mun'cipal Hand will render a special sel■jciion now in preparation, an-d also it her pleasing numbers. The leading meal vocalists and instrumentalists are offering to assist.

Advice has been received of tindeath at Auckland yesterday of Miss Emily Eastgatc, a former well-known .osi-dent of llokitiiia in the early days, at the age of 70 years. Deceased was a. sister of Mr O. R. East-gate, the ,veil-known baker of Weld St., to whom the sympathy of many friends will be extended.

What .several Auckland jewellers ■-.fate is a remarkably large and wellshaped . black pearl, was found in a mussel on the St. Heliers Bay wharf 1 tst week by Mr L. Duncan, a resident of St. Heliers, states the “New Zealand Herald.” Mr Duncan secured it from a medium-sized mussel, whi.h he intended to use as a bait. The pearl is larger than a pea, and weighs 18 grains. It is not perfectly spherical, but it is regular. The value is estimated to he well over £SO. Mr Dun•an has been advised to send it to Sydney or Melbourne for sale. Mr James Pascoe stated that -small pearls, both black and white, are found quite frequently in mussels, and he had been offered a fairly large number of specimens found in Au kland waters. Few were of value, as they were marred bv defects in the shape or colouring, and were usually small.

At the Temuka Magistrates Court on Tuesday Leslie Boulter and Ar.hie Cameron were charged with using „ device for catching trout other than rod and line, to wit a spear. Cameron did not appear, and Boulter pleaded guilty. C. G. Oliver, assistant rangei or the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, slated that at 8 p.m. on the evening in question he visited Milford Lagoon and saw two men in a boat fishing. They had a light, unu about 9.39 the men returned to the beach and witness asked them it tnev bad any luck. Boulter said “no,” Ink be had three trout, which he held behind his back and a long spear (produced). The marks on the trout showed they had been speared. 4)n request, the men handed witness the fish and the spear without any demur. Cameron had been convicted some years igo. Boulter did not have a license, but Cameron had one. Frederick W. Pellott ranger, pointed out the difficulty the society had in dealing with those who did not use the legal method of fishing. The society were put to a great deal of expense-, and such methods were unfair to the anglers who held a legitimate license. Boulter was fined £5 and costs, and Cameron j£7 10s and costs.

Buy an O’Ceda Mop to-day and receive a 2s 9d O’Ceda Duster free. This startling proposition is offered to you by the Economical Crockery Shop inly. Be sure you don’t miss this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt.

The ‘Younger Set’ —The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies ire outfitted at McKay and Son’ 1 where mothers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advfc.

Bargain week at the Economical Crockery Shop. Special reductions on all crockery ware for one week only. A glance at our window will give you an idea of the wonderful values at bedrock prices now offering. Shop early and save money. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

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

Baby’s Clothes—Tt’s Baby’s week at McKay and Son’s. Dainty shawls, cuddly cot rugs, little frocks, darling booties and all the choicest and sweetest clothes imaginable are obtainable at McKay and Son's. —Advt.

A notice by the District Public Trustee in the estate of the late William Ellis, of Waituha, appears in this issue.

During the progress of the football match to-morrow, Excelsiors v. United, a collection will he taken up in aid of die School Club’s jersey fund.

The monthly service at the Kokatahi Presoytcrian Church on Sunday afternoon will be conducted by Rev. J. TV. Hayward.

Cb , The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary’s parish on Sunday, Apri. 13th will he as follows:—Arnhura If) a.m., Hokitika 8 a.in. 10 a.in. and 7 p.m.

Mon! We halve just landed one hundred and fifty winter overcoats. Prices from 30s to 120 s. W. H. Stopfer th.—Advt.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of the running of mail trains between Christchurch and Greymouth for the Easier Holiday period.

Shop by post—Boin. white sheeting, 3s per yard, sample free. Mills Despatch Coy, Box 213, Te Are, Wellington.—Advt.

Tli is is the weather for the famous Mishko boots stocked by Oliver and Duff. A great boot for wet weather, it is guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Once used, its service speaks .or itself.

The Ruatnpu-Mananui Sports Carnival takes place to-morrow at Lake .Vlahinapua, and given fine weather should attract a very large attendance. A fine programme of events with large entries should afford a line afternoon’s sport.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. sold by auction at noon to-day the rights of the Westland Racing Club for the twoday Easter meeting. The prices realised were as follows:—No. 1 publican’s oooth Mr J. J. Mclhtosh, £43; No. 2 booth, Mr M. Keenan, £43 10s. Sweet stall, Mr D. R, Dowell, £2 10s. Total £B9.

A very fine display of model hats, model coats, model evening frocks, and model day frocks. The very essence of Parisian fashions may be found at Schroder and Co’s emporium. Clients will find all goods moderately priced at Schroder’s. Inspection cordially invited.—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 eavlv and . procure orie.—^Advt.

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 ’phone 121 s for your requirements.— Advt.

For pickling there is nft. better vinegar on the market than Sharland’s Vinegar. Pure, piquant and strong. All grocers—in bottle or bulk.— Advt

Latest in reversible rugs, large size 14s fid to 22s fid, also Wilton hearth rugs at 12s fid each call and see these at Frank Dados’.—Advt.