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Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1930, Page 4

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

• A meeting of the Kiwi Club Executive will be held at Keller’s rooms on Tuesday evening at 7.30 o’clock.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. draw attention to the sale by auction in the mart to-morrow afternoon of -the furniture and effects of Dr Baird.

Yes, Frank Bade has a line of (good heavy Grey blankets at 19s 61 pen- pair, only a limited quantity. Buy now Phone 179.—Advt.

Nominations for the Murchison Axemen’s and Athletic Association Carnival on June 3rd. have been extended, and will now close on Saturday next, :uay 10th. with A. D. Sorensen, Secretary.

Mr Carl Louis Kater, a farmer, of Black Rock, Waihope River, Marlborough, accidentally killed on Sunday, was a native of Reefton and the youngest son of the late Mr Anthony Kater. Men proprietor of the Exchange Hotel, Reefton,

There was a. crowded attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening, tilspecial Talkie attraction being “The Singing Fool,” in which the fame of A) Jolson had preceded him, Tgree short Talkies were first presented, and these each proved distinctly successful and enjoyable, while the special feature proved a great success and gave every satisfaction and much pleasure to the very large audience.

Keenan’s Motors notify they have tnree seats • available in their Hudson Sedan, leaving for Nelson via Marina on Thursday, May Bth. at 7 a.m. returning on Sunday. Phone 68 or .o A.—Advt.

That the motor car -pas a means of encouraging* illicit shooting was the opinion expressed by Mr H. J. Duigan at a meeting of the Wanganui Acclimatisation Society. “Most cars carry a gun, and if it isn’t under the seat it’s somewhere else. When itcomes out it’s always for rabbits, but you see men looking up into trees and into the air, and I’ve never seen a rabbit yet that could fly.’’

In the Bnller Rugby senior competitions on Saturday the results were: Rivals 27, Westport 14; Rangers 23, Tiroroa 4; Ngakawau 4, Mokihinui 0; United 9. 'Stars 0. Junior grade: united 12. Stars 6; Rangers 5 , West.poi't 3; Pirates 17. Old BoysO; Tiroroa 6, Rovers 3. Third grade: Tech, xx.S. 19, Old Boys 8; Pirates 13, Stars a.

The death occurred at Dunedin on Saturday afternoon of Mr CJeorge Meginbotham, who was transferred from Greymouth last February, in the locomotive branch, Railways Department. Deceased, who wa« about 37 years of age, had only a brief illness, And underwent an operation. He is survived fbji srwril ■sisters and brothers, at 'Wellington. His wife, who was a daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. Coburn, of Greymouth, died at Wellington nearly two years ago.

The death took place on Saturday of Mrs Eva Butcher, wife of Mr T. H, Butcher, Shakespeare fi'Jreot, Greymouth. The late Mrs Butcher was 5(3 years of age, and had -been a resident of Greymouth for many years. Her death was not unexpected, as she bad been ailing for some months. During her life she was an earnest worker for St, Paul’s Methodist Church as a member of the choir aiid the Ladies’ Guild, and as Sunday School visitor. She was also a past President of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union on the West Coast. She is survived by her husband and a grown-up .family—Stanley and Lee (Christchurch), and Mesdames iVic. Lawn ("Wellington) and H. Ellery' (Greymouth).

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

Table damask, 28in. linen. Finished, dice pattern, 3s yd. • Post free. Mills Despatch 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 heart of smartly dressed women. See the new models at McKay .and Sons.— Advt Addison’s have the best selection of lakes’ millinery, tweed, face cloths, coats, jumper suits, junipers and cardigans, fur necklets, scarves, hosiery, gloves. Call early and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Men 1 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. Siopfortli’s —Advt. For easy starting and good sparking fit Ripault battery at Baty's Garbage.—Advt.

Our keen cash prices for Finlay’s Sheets will appeal to the thrifty housewife. Inspection invited. W. H. Sto of or til’s.—Advt.

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

What ! —.A double bed down quilt at 29s 6d ? Yes, Bade’-s have them and they are real good value for the money. Of course they have 'superioi quality quilts up to 97s 6d. Phone 179.—Advt.

Oir Sunday last Mr Michael Ryan, an inmate of the O’Connor Home, Westport, celebrated his IGOth. birthday. Mr Ryan was one of the first inmates, having been in the Home for 12 years.

Mr Robert Knuehil, a workman in the employ of Mr Calvert, contractor and builder, fell from a ladder while working at the Commercial Bank, Westport, and was removed to the hospital.

Those seeking reserved seats upstairs at Princess Theatre for. the Demonstration Concert next week will liud the box plans open at Misses Mein tosh’s \sweeit shop as follows:—For subscribers (on presentation of tickets) next, Thursday and Friday; for holders o. family and members’ tickets *(on presentation of tickets) next Saturday and Monday; for non-members, on f'nesday and Wednesday of next.week. Seats may be reserved by ticket holders at 2s upstairs, and for non-ticket holders at 2s 6d upstairs. The price downstairs will be 2s front seats, and is back seats.

• Full size pillow slips Is, Is 3d; li 9d; -eavy 54in. U.B. sheeting, Is 9dyd.; ujin, at 2s lid yd. This sheeting is reliable. Splendid range of coloured and white towels 9d to 4s 6d each. Striped tea towels at lGd each at Frank Bade’s', Phone 179.—Advt.

Matters at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight will be very busy in preparation for the Chrysanthemum Show opening to-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. The judging starts as early as possible, and exhibitors who cannot deliver exhibits to-night should be as early as convenient in the morning. There is sure to be a brave display- in all sections. The ladies’ committee will be conducting afternoon tea arid supper will also bo served. There is sure to be a crowded attendance at night for the musical programme, and to hear first hand the progress reports of the Parnell Election.

In all there' will be some sixteen sessions at the forthcoming Competitions, so that the wisdom of securing a season ticket will be apparent. The contributors’ ticket is £l, and covers the family; the ordinary family ticket is 6s; the adult (only) ticket is 4s; and the juvenile ticket is 2s. These prices cover ..the full sixteen sessions, but apart from the Demonstration Concerts fixed for the last two nights of the festival for which a special charge is made. The Society is hoping for more financial support this season through contributors' tickets, and these with the ordinary tickets are now on general sale. In connection with the .'orthcoming festival a programme booklet is now' issued supplying the timetable for the full period, and will he a very handy form of reference as to the items for each session of the Competitions.

Boys’ Football Jerseys in green and black, red and black, and blue and black, limited quantity., W. H. Stop.orth’s.—Advt. ,

We have just landed a large assortment of white and gold dinner ware which we are offering at bedrock prices. P. Stephens, Propriet-ress.-—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 ls6d.—Advt> There’s a charm about shopping in a friendly comfortable store 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.

Woods' Croat Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never ‘fails.