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Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1930, Page 4

Buy now congress playing cards 3s at Yarralls Novelty Depot,— Advt. ’ • A notice of a lost policy appears in this issue.

The fishing season opened this morning, and the weather attracted a large number of votaries to their favourite haunts of other days.

To-night patrons of the Kanieri State School concert and ball will be well rewarded by an excellent P 1 0" gramme for the concert and good music for the ball, with the knowledge that the funds will be devoted to a worthy object. ;

s| The Old Time Ball next Wednesday will include a full programme of the old dances, and special music will' be provided for the orchestra. The ladies” committee lias the supper airangements in hand. Supper will be served in the'; social hall for which, a tasteful display will be made.

Our long association with every kind of sport enables us to give our clients valuable advice in the selection from our varied stock. Every essential for cricket and tennis at Yarralls sports depot Re veil Street.—Ad vt.

Patersons have just opened up a very big range of ladies morning and afternoon house frocks, aprons and overall, sizes: S.W, W.O.S. and O.S. in many different styles and colourings including black and white designs. Also a nice assortment of house frock and apron material which is sure to please,

Mem's Oliver and Duff will have their promises closed again to-morrow in preparation for the opening of their monster sale on Friday morning. The whole stock is being marked down and there will be some very special bargains that will surprise patrons. Their intention is to clear the stock out, and the chance to secure special values should not be missed.

The Economical Crockery Shop offers you great bargains in fancy and household crockery ware. Jugs, cups and saucers, tea pots, pudding basins, etc. Call and inspect. P. Stephens. Proprietress.—Advt.

Just arrived now stock of Lysle hose in all shades, at McKays.—Advt.

School tennis rackets from 12s Gd at Yarralls sports and music depot.— Advt.

The Canterbury Education Board invites applications for probations for the teaching profession, receivable up to 31st. October...

Jiiangahua ladies’ hockey team on Monday defeated the Rangiora'ladies’ team by seven goals to two. Heavy rain in the morning had made the ground heavy at the racecourse.

Just arrived at Patersons a wonderful range of childrens pinarettes, frock? and aprons, at prices to suit all pockets. See these for yourself.

An increase of five cases oi infectious and other notifiable diseases iii the Canterbury and West Coast Health districts, as compared with the previous week, was reporter for the week ended noon on Monday. The eases in the Canterbury health district were Scarlet fever, 13; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 7; pneumonic influenza, 3; erysipelas, 3. There were five deaths—four from tuberculosis and one from pneumonic influenza. One case of pneumonia was reported from the West Const. 'I -v, .

Reserved judgment has been .dehyered by the Arbitration Court Wellingington in connection with an . application for an interpretation of .a. clause in the Now Zealand Licensed Hotels’ Employees’ Award covering the wages of general hands giving relief or temporary assistance in bars; The court holds that a general male worker; may be employed relieving in a bar one day a week at a minimum wagfcUof £2 7s Qd. He may be employed relieving .on two or more days at £2 11s a week provided the hotel honks in the bar do not exceed 16 in the week. If this total is exceeded the hand must receive the minimum barman’s wage of £3 7s a week, *.

In the early hours of yesterday morning a slip completely covered Omoto Road, The scene of the slip was where the Creymouth Borough' Council ,ire affecting improvements, and it started at a point some forty feet on the side of the hill. A 'considerable, amount of debris was brought down,' |including ,some» tatee 1 ! tnlhks. Workmen were early engaged' clearing the..blockage and shortly . before mine o’clock- light * cars.''were able to ,gpt .through;! Some three years ago a,-slip occurred practically in-the same pla<©.; j.Th© country ; is- very! jloose, in this -.vicinity*, jand it has been weakened considerably by the recent' heayy rains,. A spring runs 1 down the s 'hill; .there,,, which would undermine the-surface to some extenti yisoi vl s ' ; '-- . .... .. In his report to be presented at the annual meeting of the -Greymouth Jockey Club, to be held on /Friday evening, the Chairman' Mr T. : E.. ( . Coates, states: “The balance sheet for the year ending June 30, ... 1930, shows a profit of £526 9a 9d,. an irtr crease on that of last year, which was £350 l&s .4d, .The w orient the racecourse has been carried on by taker in-Mb usual capable manner. It :is -with regret I 'have 'to ‘fecoyd -the death' of Mr H,- F.’ Dobgan-f one of,,our most: valued 1 stewards': -iftlso .Mr Ashton, who acted ns Clerk of : ,, the ijo-iirsefor"<very•••TOft'nyFyeaWofs The racing- a.t' both NeiV'Year 'and Easter was 'highly' interesting 'and; we were fortunate " in having - ! fine j weather throughout.' Stakes|paid fbij the yearamounted to £3,550 and taxes were paid to lie' Government from; the- same period amounting to £2.659 5s 9d. You will be interested to- know, that our farming operations continue to ishbiv a good profit. The present financial stress is being reflected by; the dropin to-talisatbr investments throughout the Dominion, and in this direction.afurther tax of two and.a-half. per cent, on all investments will be made in future by the Government to 1 help balance the Budget. ; '

Utility shopping bags,! . Jfand and shopping bag. combined. Made of Heavy titian cloth with printed, designs. Rrice 4s 6d. These bags will ;- stand ' - hard wear and are washable, r Confined; exclusively to Frank Bade Hokitika.— Advt. . ■" v P;

Whenever a cold threntgnsj'ychi, ;get “Nazol’, the common-sense, remedy. Instant relief—a dose a day keeps colds away. 60 dose»s foUls fid.—Advt

Something new in suit cases , just opened at Addisons. ’Phone >. 439. Advt,

The game of tennis steadily increases in popularity and there is a growing demand among 'players for racket strings 'locally. To meet this demand L. S. Ross has installed a stringing machine which automatically puts even tension on every string and retains the original shape of the frame, Mr Ross extends a hearty', invitation to players to see themachine in operation.—2l. “ i'-

Summer time comes into force in New Zealand from 2 a.m. bn Sunday, October 12th. This means that clocks will be advanced half an hour until March 15th. -ucv. ndicate.

One bottle of “Nazol” protects the whole family. Benefits everybody lfi'bm baby to grand-dad. Quickly soothes and eases. Economical double'' sisie contains 120 full doses for 2s fid.'—Advt.

Whitebait are now making their appearance throughout the Coast. Paterns have just opened their new stock of whitebait netting, 80in. at Is lid nd 2s fid yard. Be prepared for an rly run.—Advt. f

Weather permitting, the Kokatahi lenins Club will open their season on Saturday next October 4th., and extend an invitation to all other clubs to attend.—Advt.

The weather cleared yesterday sir last night was line. There was

sharp frost- this morning, and the day is gloriously fine with a warm sun. The hills stand o-ut exceedingly clear, and have a heavy coating of snow.

Men! We have now the new goods in our Men’s Department. The latest in Richfield shirts, Parisian ties and fancy sox. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt.

Addisons are always up-to-date with men’s wear. Luvisca shirts and py.arnas in the latest stripes. ' The Vmerican shirt is also among our uimnier range. Ties and socks are nave, *fnll stocks of, at prices most ■easonable.—Advt.