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Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1930, Page 4

A social evening will be held in "-the Soldier’s Hall in aid of the Hockey Club on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock.— Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Pacific Lodge, -1229 E.O. will take place •at 7.30 o’clock to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. The senior members of the Ladies Gymnastic Chub are requested to. meet at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night (Monday) at 7 o’clock.—Advt.

A farewell to Rev. H. and Mrs Nelson Wright, who are leaying Hokitika, will take place to-morrow night at All Saints’ Hall.

Mr S. Saunders, a veteran journalist well known throughout the Dominion, was laid up in a private hospital in Wellington for several weeks, but he was able to return to his home on Thursday, when he celebrated his golden wedding. :

Whitebaiters ! Don’t take the risk of losing all vour fish, by using inferior netting. We have a mood strong net, with just the right nresh, in 80in. and 72in. at our usual low prices. Frank Bade phone 179. —Advt.

The series of gas cooking demonstratiens will be continued at the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock; Mrs G-. Heinz will prepare the following confections ; custard tart, almond finger biscuits, billy sponge, gems and scones. The ladies assisting will dispense afternoon tea.

From 2 F.C. to-night at 10.30 New Zealand thrie, ; tho farewell address of Mr Soullin,. Prime Minister will be broadcasted,, Mr Soullin is on the eve of leaving for the Imperial Conference, and his address, .which will extend over 2Q minutes, should prove of public interest,

l'N cur si on to Christchurch leaves Hokitika on Thursday next at 7.40 a.m., stopping at fcaihinu and Awatuna, returning leaves Christchurch at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Tickets are now available from the Secretary also at the Station on Wednesday night from 6.20 p.m.

The death occurred at tlie Westland Hospital on Saturday of ...Mr George Edward Blundell, who for six months past had . been an inmate. ! He was -a native of Liverpool, and was 44 years ■of age, and came 'to; Hokitika in the steamer >Gael in which he .'eld the position of engineer. ’During the war 1 he Riiw service in the Mercantile Marine. He leaves a brother and sister in England. The funeral took place this afternoon. ’’ -

The second-eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. Heinz is one of the crew ef the illfated R.M.S. Tahiti in difficulties in the Southern Pacific. The young man has elected" to follow the sea, lie is making good progress in the profession. He has been studying for some time, and is shortly to sit for an examination, His friends and the friends of tlm family generally, will be pleased to learn, that along .'with the rest of ; those aboard the ■ ship, succour is at hand to-rescue all on board safely. '-•••

Suitable accommodation for the many children who will be coming to Christchurch to visit the Winter Show and. Exhibition this week is -being sought, by the promoters. Mr E. H. Marriner, tlie organiser, told a reporter of the "Press” last week that a number of children'from Ross would come over oh Tuesday next; many more, from Greymouth and Hokitika, would arrive on Thursday, Although arrangements linve been made for their accommodation, it is feared that they will not be adequate to meet the occasion, and an appeal for help in this direction is being made. Mount Cook ! The glorious peak of the Southern Alps, can be seen'in all its grandeur these fine spring days from Bade’s corner. And in Bade’s window can be seen beautiful new rugs, curtainings etc. that are pleasing to the eye and economical tq the purse. Frank Bade. Phone 179.—Advt. To deyolop 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 ap-. pearanee 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 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,’® Revell St.—Advt. For one week only we. titter you best quality enamel saucepans, 5 to a set at the extremely low cost of 11s 6d a set. Call and inspect these r to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop, P. Stephens Proprietress.—Advt. The poxialty of success is destructive criticism. There isn’t a single weakness in the Majestic Radio. That is why every Majestio set is guaranteed. Drop in and talk it over. Models from £f>o on view at L. S. Roes’s Music Depot.— lt Remember! Colds are contracted through the nose and throat. Disinfect tliis circle of infection every morn- . ing with "Nazol”—the safe, scientific < germicide. New double size contains , 120 full Hose* for 2s 6d.—Advt, j \