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Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1930, Page 4

Ross train delayed for boxing on £at* day night.—Advt.

Men’s felt hats latest shapes and shades. All sizes. Sale price 7s lid at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. ;

Summonses to Grand and Common jurors for the sitting of the Supreme Court at Hokitika on September lOtli. were being delivered to-day.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co.direct final attention to their auction, sale in the mart to-morrow at 11 u. 111., of the valuable farm property at Koiterangi, of Mr Harry Growcott, consisting of 184 acres freehold and 111 acres reserve.

A Wellington Press Association wire records the death of Mrs Ilott, j relict of the late John Ilott. The deceased lady was an active social worker, and a generous contributory to ma,ny pliilantrophic institutions. She is survived by her son, Mr J. M. A. Ilott, and a sister, Miss K. Baldwin.

Speaking at the reception to Sir Hugh Allen recently, Sir Harold Beauchamp said he was reminded to curtail his remarks by an incident in which the Rev Charles Clark was concerned. He was to' deliver a lecture oh Charles Dickens, and the chairman was much an ardent admirer of the novelist that he spoke for twenty-five minutes on Dickens and his works. When the lecturer rose he said that after so excellent a. discourse be proposed to deliver a lecture on Oliver Goldsmith.

The largest blast that has ever been, exploded in New Zealand was fired tit Wilson’s Portland Cement Compay’s quarry last week. For the past eight months preparations had been made and the whole quarry face was lined with veins containing gelignite. Twentv-six holes were bored, the deepest 245 ft, ami the lea«t deep 125 ft, containing 25 tons of high explosives, four tons more than the previous record blast made by the company. Material sufficient to feed the works for two years now lies at the foot of the quarry.

pink underpants s fin’d singlets all wool, guaranteed to wear. Sale price 8s lid to clear at W. IT. Stopforth’s,—Advt,

On her trio hack to Auckland from Noumea. H.M.S. Dunedin made’ a ! call at Norfolk Island and much excitement reigned there during the vessel’s short stay. The islanders extended the officers and members of the ship’s eomnnnv a hearty reception. A Rugby football match was played and ' the Dunedin, team were defeated. During the ship’s stay the Dunedin’s band landed and plaved selections on the football field. Tt was a kindly thought of those responsible, for it was years, according to the Norfolk Island people, since they had heard a band.'

Mr. Vincent Ward the member elect for Invercargill says an exchange, is still on the sunny side of 40. has had' wide experience.in. important business; and has familnrsed himself with poiit-’ ical life by association with Sir Job-' enh Ward as private secretary, and later as his father’s deputy in j all matters concerning business or poiit-" leal affairs. He is probably one /of" the best-informed men in the charmed; circle entrusted with Ministerial confidences. and his judgment s appreciated hv tho«e who administer departmental affairs, while his sincerity of! purpose and affability make him gener-‘ ally ponulnr. Mr Ward had war service with the Royal Navy.

Mothers! We have a small quantity of the following left; Bovs 30in. and 32in silk and wool pullovers at 4s lid; white beatrice canoe shirts, at Is lid; small bovs overcoats, assorted, 8s lid, at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

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.—Advt.

Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Patersons have just opened their new stock of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is lid and 2s 6d yard. Be prepared for ail early run.—Advt,»,

Everything for Baby. Flunket cots, prams in artistic designs, push chairs, baby high chairs, fire-guards, baths etc. Call and inspect our stocks at Yarrall’s, Revell 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.

Sandwich sets, fruit sets, tea sets cake plates, sweet dishes, in great variety at the Economical crockery Shop. We cordially invite you to inspect our display. P. Stephens, Proprietress, —Advt. Woods’ Great peppermint Curt for in fi uen /.a col<la. , Our buyer for spring millinery has just completed selecting the latest creations—we hope to make a splendid show very shortly—F. Schroder and Co. we can promise you every satisfaction.—Advt.

The monthly Presbyterian service will he held at Ruaptapu on Sunday; next at 2.30 o’clock. ' ' - Special sale discount on all clothing. Try our cash prices for overcoats, suits, etc., at W. H. Stoplorth’s.—Advt.

The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary’s parish on Sunday August will be as follows :• —Arah&ra 10.a.in., 'Hokitika.B a.in., 10 a.m, and 7 p.m. .. . ■■ At the Magistrate’s Court GreymousJ i. yesterday afternoon, before Jjh Mr F. Shallcrass, J.P., Herbert Sunderland Fielding was charged on the following counts :—(1) That on July 21, at Greynioiith, he unlawfully converted to his own use, a motor vehicle valued at £3OO, the property of the Grey Electric Power Board; (2) On July 21 he broke and entered the premises of William Richardson, Stillwater, stealing thereforni two tins of tongues, 2 bottles of cordials, 2 packets of. cigarettes, and one plug of tobacco, to the total value of 9s; (3) On July 24, at Grey mouth, he did steal a bicycle, valued at £lO,. the property of William McKechnie; (4) On August ,1,- at Dobson, he did steal four.! blankets,. one rug, two suits of underclothing, one razor an oilskin butterfly-coat, and other articles to the total value :of £2O, the property of Robert Duke Monson; (5) On August 6, at Ahaura, he did steal a watch and chain, valued at'£l<lßs, the roperty of Keith Paul.- Oil’ Detective Murch’s application, the aodused who was arrested yesterday morning by Constable Rodgers, was remntided until Monday, August 18. v