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Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1930, Page 4

Mr Geo. Johns, optician, of Dunedin, will he in Hokitika from Wednesday until Saturday of next week.

Ripault’s batteries fitted while you wait at Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

The newly appointed Rector of Hokitika District High School, Mr J. Jj. Menzies, arrived last evening from Canterbury,' ami took up his new duties tins morning.

After the showery weather of the past two days, the day broke fine and clear. The Southern Alps have commenced io put on their winter mantle, and the atmosphere was decidedly cooler this morning. ,

The “ Mishko ” boot stocked by Messrs Oliver and Duff is as comfortable as a slipper, and as durable as steel. It is light and flexible, yet so tough that it will stand up to the hardest possible wear. ■

• Great value—Petone blankets, full nze 52s 6d pair. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Carriage paid. Send cash with order. The Mills Despatch Company, Box 213, Te Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

Entries for the Chrysanthemum Show close on Monday. Schedules and entry forms are procurable from Mr A. W. Yarrall. The exhibition is well diversified, and' there is room for a verylarge entry. The Show is set down for next Wednesday and is sure to be a popular function.

The preparations for the Westland Competitions are now well advanced. At this week’s meeting of the Management, committees were set up to take charge of various departments. The ■'estival opens next Thursday night at the Prince'ss Theatre, and during the day time on Friday and Saturday, double sessions will be conducted at the Theatre and Town Hall. With the large entry recorded, a festival of outstanding merit appears assured.

Those interested in the many problems affecting the farming community, and the country generally will have an opportunity of listening to the views of Mr W. J. Poison, M.P., on these subjects in the Town Hall next week. Mr Poison, who has occupied the posh tion of Dominion president of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union for several years, has devoted special attention to the problems associated with primary production, and numerous other questions affecting the welfare of the community generally have necessarily come under his notice. Specific reference will be made to unemployment, taxation, and Imperial preference, all of which subjects have engaged considerable attention lately and are likely to do so for some time to come. Mr Poison, wlio is recognised as an able speaker, should he able to add someomng worth while to the views already expressed on these subjects, which are of interest to. country and town residents alike.

Ripmilt’s, the best 'battery we have ever had. Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

Table damask. 28in. linen. Finished, dice pattern, 3s yd. Post free. Mills Desnatch Company, Box 213, Te Aro, Wellington.—Advt.

There has been much discussion about the advent of long skirts in feminine fashions—but the chic and charm of the new styles is capturing the heartof smartly dressed women. See the new models at McKay and Sons.— Advt

1 Addison’s have the best selection of ladies’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, r, oats, jumper suits, jumpers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Skirts are definitely longer for winter and the coming spring.' Emphatically you are out of fashion if you wear short skirts, except for sports wear. See the many new afternoon and evening modes now showing at McKay and Sons. —Advt.

Nazol quickly destroys all cole influenza germs. Get a'bottle as your protection against coughs, <\’ds, and lufiuonza. Is fid for fiO doses.— Advt.

Ripault’s batteries, British, and best at iiaty’s Garage.—Advt.

Service will be held, in the Boss Methodist Church on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m.

The Ladies’ Committee of the R.S.A. meets at the Soldiers’ Hall at 7.15 o’.'lock this evening .to consider mailers affecting the lay-out of the new servery and the social room accommodation

Mr Michael Ryan, who, for the past 12 years has been an inmate of the O’Connor Home .at, 'Westport, will celebrate his 100th. birthday on Saturday next

Boys’ Football Jerseys in green and hlac-K, red and black, and blue and black, limited quantity. W. H. Stopnorth’s.—Advt.

The cooking section at the Chrysanthemum Show next week is going to be a very strong one, as many of the country scttlefs will be competing. Entries close on Monday, and intending competitors should.send in their lists betimes.. The whole display ill connection with the exhibition promises to be exceedingly fine.

While on his, round with the mails on Wednesday at Westport, Z. Gilbert, well-known in cricket and football circles', noticed a dog caught in a fence and went to release it. The dog, evidently mistaking his intentions made a grab at the hand of Mr Gilbert, catching a thumb in its teeth and so lacerating it that it is feared that Mr Gilbert may lose a ; portion of his hand.

Men ! It costs very little more to buy a good quality overcoat. We have no old stock, absolutely the latest in shade, style etc., showing in Men’s Winter Overcoats. See them at W. H. Slopforth’s.—Advt.

Mr J. D. Burns, Supervisor at Hokitika. has been transferred to tbe positioin of Supervisor, Telegraph Branch at Christchurch. Mr It. JL. Horn, senior telegraphist at Napier, will suer eeed Mr Burns at Hokitika. Mr £. T. Godyre, telegraphist, has taken up ■ his new. position at Upper Motitere. Mr G. W. C. Shirley, Postmaster: at Kumara, has. received notice of transfer to the position of at VVakon. His successor has not. yet been announced. Mr It, M. Gibb, exchange clerk at Little ltiver, has, been transferred to Hokitika as cadet.

According to Wing-Commander S. Grant-Dalton, Director of Air Services the aeroplane service over Cook Strait between Wellington and Nelson, pro jected by Dominion Airlines, Ltd., should be commenced about November. “The plane, ' the three-engined Cutty Sark,” lie said “has been ordered by the company, and. should, be delivered in October. It should he possible to get the service started the following, month. The machine will be of the flying boat type, able to alight either on land or water. We hope she won’t have to come down anywhere in the middle, but it won’t matter if she do es.” The service was somewhat 'of an experiment, but there was no reason why it should not be successful. There was eveiy possibility that, they would eventually carry mails, but they would have to prove themselves first of all he said. It would also be necessary to have two machines '.for a mail service. To begin with, a landing would bp made in the water at the Nelson end. Tbe wing-commander said he had not yet inspected the proposed aerodrome site on the Tahunanui foreshore at Nelson. 1 „

For easy starting and good sparking fit Ripault battery at Baty’s Garage.—Advt.

We have just landed a large assortment of white and gold dinner ware which we are offering at bedrock prices. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

1 Tour 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.

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 Frank Bade’s.—Advt.

There’s a charm about shopping in a frfendly comfortable stofe like McKay and Sons. There, first shoppers become lasting customers. Old customers are good friends. Shop at McKay and Son’s for real satisfaction.—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'McKay and Son’s.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

The ‘Younger Set’—The chubbiest and the rosiest of Hokitika’s babies are outfitted at McKay and Son’*where motl ers make a genuine saving. New goods for babies have just arrived.—Advt.

Hay fever promptly relieved am. remedied with “Nazol”—a safe, sure remedy. 60 doses for Is 6d.- -Advt.

Good tennis balls are as essential as a good racket if you wish to play at your beat. That is why good players demand Davis (1930) kills, 3s 6d a pair at Boss’s Sports Depot.—7.

The Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Tuesday next at 2.30 p.m.

A notice bythe Public Trustee, in the estate of the late Mrs Ellen Walsh, of Hokitika, appears in this issue.

Boys’ and youths’ winter weight singlets from 2s lid. W. H. Stopfortii’s.—Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, May ~.i, will ' be a's 1 follows:—Kokatahi 10 a.m., RaiiieH’ 8.30 a.m., Hokitika 8 a..a.,’ lb'a.'rii.*, and 7 p.m.

Our keen cash pri.es for Finlay’s Sheets will appeal to the. thrifty housewife. Inspbctioir invited. W. H-s.-—Ad vf

The' ’wedding took place at Holy -.rmity Olnyxh, 'Greymouth, on 'Wednesday afternoon of Elsie, eldest daughter of Mr au|l .Mrs It. E. Groom, High St., to Arthur Harold, third son or .Mrs and the late Mr W.-Skelton, of wOixten. Archdeacon Jerinyn was the officiating clergyman, J and Miss Coburn presided at the oVgan. The bride was attended by., her two sisters, Misses Vera and Edna Groom. Mr Roy Ormond, of out the duties of best, man,, yhilsfc Mr Robert Groom was groomsman. Mr and - Mrs brroom later entertained the guests at Harker’s. The newly married couple leii> for Dunedin,, i.heir future home.

The planet Mercury set on May Ist. well to the north of west at 5.41 p.m., and on May-15%; ; at 5.1 p.m; it will oe in inferior, conjunction with the sun -on May 20tl). ■ Its apparent magnitude on May ;/ l?t. was o’.B, will rapidly, diminish in brightness during the course, of the month. Venus sets on May .'lsti. at 5.56 p.m., . and 1 sets on May : loth;? at ,5.59 p.m., and Mars will rise on! these dates at 3.50 a.m. and 3.51 .a.m. respectively. Jupiter sets on May Ist. at 6.58 p.m. and sets on May.Toth, at 6.14. p.m.; Saturn will risen on; these dates at 8.47 p.m. and 7.43. a:m. .respectively. The planets Mats . and.) Uranus will be in conjunction otikMay 12th, • when the two bodies will be ; about half a degree apart; the ‘'anpArent magnitude of the former will bo 1.3, and that of the latter 6.2. '■/ r,i . ' ' '

The Duke of -Gohnaught, last surviving son of Queen Victoria, was 80 years of age-‘yesterday, having been horn at Buckingham Palace on May Ist. 1850. His Royal Highness.! who is one of the senidr Field-Marshals on. the Army list, hWs’had a distinguished military career, holding many import-, ant positions in Various parts of the Empire, besides.'which he was, for a term, Goverifor-General of Canada. He is welt-known 7 to New Zealanders as Grand Prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England, and also as Grand Master of the'"Freemasons at Home, He is a widower;;with one son (Prince Arthur of Coiiniiuhht), and one daughter (Princess " Patricia) his eldest daughter, Princes Margaret, wife of the Crown Prince': of Sweden, having died on her father’s 70th birthday.