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Hokitika Guardian, 13 August 1930, Page 4

Just arrived new stock of Lvsle hose in all shades,' at McKays.—Advt.

Ratepayers are reminded that Wednesday, August 20th in, st, is the last day upon which the rebate of 5 per cent will he allowed on rates paid.

The County Council meeting yesterday was one of the shortest held for a long period, the business sheet being disposed of in exactly an hour.

Mr E. Cholertm notifies that owing to pressure of business lie will visit Hokitika, on Friday next, August 15th and not Monday and Tuesday, August 18th and 19th as previously advertised.

Our buyer, for spring millinery has just completed selecting the latest creations—we hope' to make a splendid show very shortly—F. Schroder and 00. we can promise you every satisfaction.—Advt. ij'tii.!'.'

To develop our own indutries, purchase goods made in New Zealand. Just purchased a splendid range of evening frocks and bridge coats made in New Zealand-,'- copied from the. latest creations—at much reduced prices' less heavy duties now imposed to prevent the money leaving New Zealand—visit Schroder and Co. large emporium, where you can always save money. Inspection invited.—Aclvt. ;

What gives promise of being a great; entertainment draws near, anticipated keenly by both parent's alid children. The booking for this School Concert re-* veals that very few seats remain -for' Thursday evening. Those who would not be disappointed would be well advised to procure tickets for the afternoon performance, which differs in ob respect from that of the evening. For the benefit of country people in particular, tickets will be available at Mclntosh’s shop, end in the office.

’ There was a slight decrease last week in the total cases of infectious and notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts, as compared with the previoiis week, when total was 23 (including four from the West ‘ Coast) as against 19 (including three from the West Coast.) last week Canterbury: ‘ Scarlet litis, 1. Deaths: Tubersulosis,' 2; pneumonia, 2; erysipelas, 1; poliomyelitis, 1. Deaths: Tubersulosis 1 , ..2; pneumonia. 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever, i ; diphtheria, 2.

Two stowaways were found on hoard the Niagara the day after she left Suva for Honolulu, and a wireless message was sent to the Aorangi asking her to make for the Niagara. At neon she was sighted, and when she came up the two men were rowed over'to her. While the distance between the two ships was being covered huge sharks swam round the craft. The passengers and crew of the Aorangi spent much time in throwing bread, and the monsters came to the surface and snapped it up. The two .men were taken bv the Aorangi to Suva, where they wei*e handed over to the police. The transfer took 40 minutes to effect.

Whitebait ar«? now making their ap-; pearance throughout the Coast. Patersons have just opened their new stock of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is lid and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for an eariy run.—Advt.

Everything for Baby. TTunket ‘cots, prams in artistic designs, push chairs, baby high chairs, fire-guards, baths etc. Call and inspect our stocks at Yarrall’s' Itevell St.—Advt.

For one week only we offer you best quality enamel saucepans, 5 to a set at the, extremely low cost of 11s 6d a set. Call and inspect these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. P, Stephens Proprietress.—Advt.

Fluctuations ox the current as ex-, perienced locally do not effect to any great extent the All Electric Majestci Radio set. A ballast tube overcomes this annoying condition and also protects the set against excessive voltage and the resultant burning out of transformers. Ring ’phone 112 and arrange for a demonstration. L. S. Ross, Majestic agent *»r Westland