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Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1930, Page 4

A social evening will be henl in tlie Soldiers* JJall in aid of the ilockdy Club to-night (Tuesday) at 8 o’clock.— Advt.

During an interval at the Military Ball on Wednesday evening presentations will be made to the winners of the God ley Cup (Cadet West) , Miniature Rifle Club Cup (Cadet Irwin), Urocklehurst Cup (Cadets Cox and Cagney). ,

Addisons are offering for a few days only the balance of their winter felts at half the marked sale price. Visit their showroom to-day and avoid disappointment.—Advt.

Tho special meeting of the PacificLodge called for this evening is *foi M aster Masons and those above that rank. A special address will be given •by the Right Wor. D.G.M. of Westland and Nelson. Visiting brethren are cordially invited.

Make up something worth while this summer. We can show you excellent Value in Fuji Silks, Wyonese and Art Silks also a great variety in dainty; coloured laces, suitable for trimming same. Addisons.—Advt.

Last night and to-night working bees will be busy preparing the Soldiers’ Hall for the Military Ball tomorrow night. The ladies’ committee is busy to-day also with the supper arrangements. Those preparations indicate that everything possible is being don© »to cater successfully for patrons, of whom a large attendance is expected. The music will 'be supplied by the Melody Six, and this attractive orchestra will provide an ®xeellent dance programme for the pleasure of all, Doors will open at 8 o’clock and dancing will begin at 8,30 o’clock,

Addisons the up-to-date house furnishers Can show you quality and style at lowest prices in eiderdowns, linoleums, floortex squares, rugs, runners, mattresses and coir mattings, curtain nets, shadow tissues; cretonnes, cushions and lamp shades.— Advt.

The Whangareri Hospital Board does not agree with .people who regard book debts as assets. For some years past overdue accounts on the books have approximated £12,000. At the meeting of the board it was admitted that, the recovery of a portion of the debts was hopeless owing to circumstances of the debtors, but it was felt that a considerable sum should 'be recovered. The chairman remarked that he knew one debtor to have two: bridge parties in one day. This is not fair to the ratepayers. The board decided that the legal committee should analyse the accounts and take steps to recover • debts owing by those able to pay.

A new type of concrete paving slab is being used in Auckland for surfaceing the street footpaths. The new slabs are designed to prevent pedestrians slipping which is a. common occurrence with the smooth concrete slabs at present in use, and they have been put down in front of the Bank of New Zealand in Queen street and Yorkshire House in Shorthand street. The upper surface has a roughened appearance, brought about in the mould, and affords the foot an excellent grip. If the strips now being laid prove a success further similar paving will be' done in different parts of the city.

AVhitebaiters ! Don’t ’take the risk of losing all vonr fish,'by using inferior netting. We have n ' good strong net, with just the right mesh, in 80in. and 72in. at our usual low prices, Frank Bade phone 179.—Advt.

Mount Cook I The glorious peak of the Southern Alps, can be seen in all its grandeur these fine spring days from Bede’s corner. And in Bftde’s window can be seen beautiful new rugs, ourtniningfl eto, that are pleasing to the eye and economical to the purse. Frank Bade. Phone 179.—Advt.

Whitebait ar« now making their appearance throughout the Coast, Patersons have just opened their new stock of whitebait netting, 80i'n. at Is lid and 2s yard. Be prepared for an parly 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,

The penalty 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 £SO on view at L. S. Robs’s Musio Depot.--11.

Remember! Colds are contracted through the nose and throat. Disinfect this circle of infection every morning with “Nazol”—the safe, scientific germicide. New double size contains 120 full hoses fnr 2s fid.— Advt.