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Hokitika Guardian, 6 August 1930, Page 4

An enquiry for a good business is made in this issue. The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will be held to-morrow evening. It is called for 7.15 o’clock in view of a local entertainment being held the same evening. Alexander Mines Limited, Gold returns dor July were*. Battery—32s tons of ore crushed for 2220zs 12dwte melted gold. Cyanide plant—l9o tons of sand treated for 76ozs sdwts bullion, Total estimated value—£l,l2o.' The fortnightly, gas cooking demonstration was conducted at the Soldiers’ Hall yesterday afternoon by Mrs G. Heinz, in the presence of a good attendance. Useful instruction was given and the demonstration was followed with close attention. The next demonstration is fixed for Tuesday, Aug. 19th, Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Patersons have just opened their new sto k of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is Ud and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for an early run.—Advt. The Hokitika Library Committee meet at 7 o’clock last evening. Present: Mr D. J. Evans (Chairman), Hr Teiehelmann, Messrs W, Wilson, G, 11. Coles and J, Niven (acting secretary). Apology was made for the absence of Mr H. M, Coulson. It was resolved to renew the annual subscription to the Times Book Club, and the subscription to the New Zealand Libraries Association was approved. Three months accounts, totalling £7l 5s 5d were passed for payment. Authority was given for the. purchase of an additional supply of books. Mr Niven reported the following gifts to the Museum, from Master Cox, earbone of a whale; from Mr C. Boss, mounted cartridge case of an anti-tank gun. The Lerlei foundation garment is designed to mould the figure to lines of beauty—to achieve the harmony of con. tour which is the perfect foundation for all fashions—nnd to do this whilst allowing full freedom and suppleness of movement. Schroder and Co.—Advt. A sniffle or a sneeze is just a warning that it is time for you to inhale “Nazol.” Do not ignore ft. “Nazol” will save you from a bad cold if taken in time. Economical double size contains 120 full doses for 2s 6d.

The .Total tonnage : mile<l through the Otira Tunnel tor the psvst week amounted to 14,945 tons in comparison to 12,721) tons for the corresponding week in 1929 and 10,094 tons in 1928.

The suggestion that in order to aid the electric power situation in Auckland, daylight saving should be introduced earlier this year will not be adopted by the Government, 'as it would affect the whole of the arrangements throughout the Dominion. Ibis' •statement was made bv the Prime Minister, the Hon. G. W. Forbes, on Monday evening.

A final reminder is given of tile Druids Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall tonight. Very complete arrangements' have been made for a great succesjs’. Tile decorations will be attractive,' the floor perfect, the Black Hand Orchestra supply the music, with the Parryhone providing interludes, • ’afid’ the simper arrangements are complete' and will be found on a generous 1 senle.- Many visitors will be present from outside centres and an enjoyable gathering is assured. ", " ,n

A slight increase in eases of infectious and other notifiable diseases-was reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday as compared with the previous week. The total last week was 23 (including four from the "West Coast) as' Compared with 18 (seven from the West Coast) the previous week,- Last week’s cases were: Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 7; diphtheria, •1; tuberculosis, 1; pneumonia, 4; pneumonic influentna, T;• hydatids, 2j eclampsia, 3.*' Deaths! Tuberculosis, 1; eclampsia, 1. West Coast s Scarlet fever; -1; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 1, Deaths; Pehn* monio influenza l! . '•

Last night at a late hours', says the “Argus” several business premises in Greymouth were attacked with questionable intent by a- man who reckoned without the police force. The intruder, it seems, paid visits to three shops in Mackay Street, forcing an entry in each instance They were the premises of Messite J. Dumbie (tobacconist), and T. Crankshaw (tail--or), and Mrs Marshall (confectioner); Wlionyi however; the maii whs in the shop of iivirs Marshall lie was detected by Coiifltalble Paddy, who made it his, business to ascertain the reason for his. entry. * What- the constable learned was sufficient to induce him to ar-' rest the> man, who will • to-day 1 makehis appearance in Court. * : ‘ '

To-morrow night. Princess Theatre, will he a special centre of attraction ; as the boards will be occupied with a rare and radiant revue organised by local talent. Mrs Nelson Wright is the moving spirit in the -preparation of the programme and has been fortunate in securing the help of several of the leading amateurs, and as. a-conse-quence a well diversified and entertaining evening will result. Mr andt Mrs Perry are among the number, and will be featured in operatic numbers. The revue will contain several bright, items/, therne songs being presented in, costume with full chorus effect. There will be some bright dancing items, ft.s well as a playctto. woven into the scheme of entertainment, . Orchestral music will add to the pleasures, of the evening, and altogether patrons will bo provided with a very novelentertainment. With t)ie popular prices charged and the object a deserying benefit, there should be a bumper house. ~ •f >

Never before as in the new season’s range of Berlei foundations have we ofr fered such wonderful values. Charming and beautiful, the new models come in lovely Satin Glo, soft and subtly rose, two-tone Broche, floral brocade, Swami Silk, and Coutil. ... and these lovely garments are as comfortable as they are beautiful. For figure beauty, comfort, poise, and elegance such as you have never known before, choose and wear one of. these new Berleis to-day; There are models to suit all .'varying types of figures; Schroder and. Co. —Advt. • i-- ■ AHJ. sizes in aluminium sausepans nnd steamers now in stock, also a- big range of enamel and aluminium kitchen ware. See these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens/ proprietress.—Advt. Wood*' Great peppermint. Cure. (or influenza cold*. . v .