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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1930, Page 4

The Railway Department advertises in this issue train arrangements and cheap fares in connection with races at Rcefton on Wednesday, 30th. April.

Ladies assisting with the making of the poppy wreaths for the cemetery on Anzae Day, will meet at Airs Benjamin’s residence, Tailored Street, at 7 o’clock to-morrow evening.

At the public commemoration service ai the Princess '! hen Ire 011 Friday afternoon, a collection will he taken up in aid of the fund controlled by the R..S.A. to provide headstones tor soldiers’ graves at the cemetery, when not so provided by the Government depa rlmcnt.

There will he a concert entertainment at the Princess Theatre on Friday night in aid ol the 11..5. A. building fund rendered by the leading local amatuers. The concert will be composed of vocal and instrumental numbers and two outstanding’ elocutionary items supplemented by selections by the Municipal Band. Admission will he 2s upstairs ami Is downstairs, children half price. The programme is timed to start at 7.45 o’clock.

For .March supply the Cambridge Dairy Company will pay out £23,020, the basis of payment being Is 3d per lb. huterfat for cheese and Is for butter, compared with Is 4-ijd and Is 3-j<l respectively for March last year, when (lie cheque for that period was £16,700. For tiro season to date the company has paid out a lota! of £237,560 compared with £217,740 for the same period last year.

“If you marry that girl I’ll 'shoot yon!” shouted an uninvited guest at a wedding in a Christclmr h church on Sat unlay evening. Nobody among the two hundred people present knew the intruder, who entered the building from the vestry end, and who seemed to address his remarks to nobody in particular. He was rather late in making his threat, for at the time 01 his arrival the ceremony had already been completed, but he was apparently satisfied merely to have spoken, for he departed as suddenly as be bad come, while everybody was too astounded at the strangeness of the incident to make any attempt to delay him.

The Anzae Concert at the Princess Theatre on Friday night should attract a large attendance. The leading local performers have come forward readily to help, and a good programme will he submitted. The proceeds will be devoted to the. building fund in connection with the, Sold ier?’ IJall now being added to considerably, and made more useful and convenient for the various social purposes to which it is subjected. The Municipal Band will assist at the concert with special numbers, and well known soloists and instrumentalists will contribute to the concert portion Oi the programme. Admission is fixed at 2s and Is.

A week ago the Kia Ora Co-onerative Dairy Co. Ltd., announced that the cheques would be paid this month to supplies for March. Buttcrfat would he larger than for the corresponding period last year, when advances were on a substnnthiallv higher basis. Now it is stated that the advance for last month’s butterfat is to be on a basis of Is per lb., the lowest rate sirre the Control Board crisis, but the total payments will reach £11.935 10s. Cheques paid out last April were at the rate of Is 3d per lb., and totalled £10,688 4s sd. The increase in supplies last month, compared with those of March last year, was responsible for distribution of an amount more than enough to offset the low values ruling for butter.

Addition’s hav 0 the best selection of lakes’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, coats, jumper suits, jumpers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt. 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 only. Be sure you don’t miss this chance. P. Stephens, proprietress. — Advt. The ‘Younger Set’ —The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and Sen’* where motl ers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt. 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 led rock prices now offering. Shop early and save money. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Aclvt.

Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. For hay fever, bronchitis, asthma, coughs, colds, and all such ailments of the th-oat and lungs uso “ Nazol ” the powerful, penetrating and nevertailing remedy. fiO doses for Is 6d.— Adv*. Preserve eggs suitable for cooking, boiling, frying, or poaching—you ran if you use -ShaHand’s “ Moa ” Brand Fgg Preservative. Does not affect the flavour.—Advt.

To-day being St. George’s Day— England’s Day-flags are (lying on the Government Buildings.

The dance in aid of the Poultry Club will 'be held in the Soldiers’ Hall (this Wednesday) evening Arrangements are now iinalised ami pa trims are assured of a good time lloar the latest dance hits by the Melody Five. Admission 2s (id.— Advt.'

Old friends were delighted to hear Mrs Seddon’s voice on the wireless .‘ast night, when broadcasted l'ro; Wellington, -vb 9.30. 'J he reception was very clear and along with that of Mrs Frank Hay. the speech came through excellently. The broadcast was arranged a u a rersu.lt of a happy tJKv.ight by Mr Munioen.

All Saints Choir will render the Ap/,tic Anthem at the concert at Princess Theatre on Friday night. Thi« anthem was composed in Auckland athe request of the Archbishop of New Zealand, who thought (here should ne some distinctive music from New Zealand in relation to the commemoration of the special occasion. Both the words and music were enmuosed a 4 Auckland, and dedicated to the lie turned Soldiers’ Association, which is distributing copies of the anthem at the nominal cost of printing.

The death took place yesterday afternoon at her residence Park St. of Ai rs Ellon Walsh, widow ,of the late Mr James Wat Iv, both well-known settlers of South Westland. Deceased was a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, and 74 years of age. leaves a family, of five daughters (Miss N. Walsh, of Greymoutb, Mrs J. Manera. of Ro c s. Airs AT. Carroll, of Wailio,. Airs Heveldt, of Greymoutb, and ATrs P. Nolan, of Alatainui) and three sons Cl nomas and Edmund, of South Westland, and John of Hokitika). AT any friends will regret the passing of one of the old sterling hand of pioneers.

Knitting wools in lovely colours and of traced goods to chose from at Adgreat variety. .Also every description dison’s.—Advt. Baby's Clothes—lt’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 MeKav and Son’s. —Advt. Your best, remedy for coughs, colds, asthma,, bronchitis, hay fever and all such complaints.of the throat and lungs is “ Nassol.” Powerful, penetrating and effective, fit) doses for Is fid.—Advt We are now showing autumn and winter lumber jackets, pullovers, overcoats, hats, gloves, etc., at prices that defy competition. Call now and secure your requirements at blank Bade’s.—Advt.