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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1930, Page 4

Mrs Barltrop inserts a thanks notice in, this issue.

A large range of cake plates opened up at Yarrall’s. Novely Depot. Prices from Is 3d.—Advt.

A grand ball will he held in the Public Hall, Kanieri, on Labour Day night Monday, October 27th, in aid of the hall funds.

Your home looks a paradise surrounded by its beautiful lawn. Who keeps your mower in order? Our Hokitika expert, D. C. Streeter,—Advt. .

In spite of the dirty state of the water, consequent of the flood in-the rivel* tile banks of tile stream were lined With whitebait fishers, but the catch was not of aiiy extent, though here is hopes that, ns the flood goes down there will be an increased run cf the fish. •

The funeral of the late Mrs W. A. Thompson, of Weld Street, took place yesterday afternoon,- and was attended by n large number of friends, there (being a long line of motor cars. The services at All Saints Church and the graveside were conducted by the Rev. H. W. Knights. Many handsome floral tributes were received from sorrowing friends.

'The marriage was celebrated yesterday at ,St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, Rev. Father J. Lordan officiating, of Mr Malcolm Houston, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Houston, of Hokitika, to Miss Imelda Martini. fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Martini, of Stafford. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of peach embossed georgette. The bridesmaids, Miss Jean Houston, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Dorothy Martini, sister of the bride, wore frocks of powder blue georgette. ' Mr E. Pfahlert was ‘ best man.

All should be merry and .bright on the Western front to-night when the old time ball will he in progress at. the Soldiers’ Hall, dancing commencing at 8.30 o’clock. There will be a large assemblage present, as visitors from north and south are expected, and the immediate country centres will also supply their quota of' old time votaries. A special programmehas been drafted, and the Black Hand Orchestra will supply the music. - An experienced M.O. will control the dancing which is sure to excite much curiosity with the younger generation, of to-day.

The Hokitika Library Committee met at 7 o’clock last evening. Present; Messrs EVans (Chair) , J. -Niven, 11. M. Coulson, T. W. Duff, W. Wil-‘ /son. An apology was made for the absence Dr Teichelmann. : The Chairman referred to the bereavement suffered by Mr D, Toomey, the Librarian; and stated a letter of condolence bad l>een forwarded. It' was resolved to place on the minutes a motion of sympathy with the bereaved. Mr Toomey wrote thanking, the Committee for the expression of ympathy. Correspondence was read regaiding a new periodical, and iculars of the agreement with the Booksellers Association relative to the charges for new publications. The correspondence was referred to tlie Book Purchase Committee. Accounts were passed for payment as follows August, £l4 13s; September, £2l l-2s lid. The meeting concluded at . 7.30 o'clock. *

Wise readers select your ’Xmas gifts now at "Yarrall’s Novelty Depot, the shop for presents. New goods arriving and a email deposit secures any article. —Advt.

Have you seen the latest styles in berets, if not call and inspect our show room. McKay’s.—Advt.

Utility shopping bags 1 Hand and shopping bag combined. Made of Heavy titian cloth with printed designs. Price 4s 6d. These bags will Btnnd hard wear and are washable. Confined ex*, clusively to Frank Bade Hokitika.— Advt.

Wet feet nearly always mean bad colds. Get “Nassol,” the commonsense, scientific remedy. Powerful and penetrating. Soothes, relieves and heals. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

Wo have just landed a line of axminster and tapestry rugs. Prices right at McKay’s.—Advt.

One bottle of "Nazol” protects the whole family. Benefits everybody from baby to grand-dad.' Quickly soothes and eases. Economical double size contains 120 full doseß for 2s 6d.—Advt,

A few drops of "Nazol” on your handkerchief every morning will protect you from colds all day. Take this scientific precaution right through out the winter. 60 does only coßt Is fid.—Advt.

Whitebaiters ! Don’t take the risk of losing all your fish, by using inferior netting. We have a good strong net, with just the right mesh, in 80in. and 72in. at our usual low prices, Frank Bade phone 170. —Advt.

Now opened at -. McKay’s—-npw stock of cretonnes .from 10d a. , yard. —Advt. ... a,

A skating rink will be opened in the Drill Hall to-morrow (Thursday)'mild Friday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Skates will: be provided. • >.

During the past week 9945 tons of freight was hauled . through the Otira Tunnel, as compared with 12,658 : tons in the corresponding week of 1929, and 10,651 tons for IS2B. J

.Public notice is given’that'Ahe Kura-ara-Ivapitea road is closed .to all traffic for the time being for repairs to be. effected to damage done by the,, repent floods. : ' . - . . : s : 'M .

Bargains in hoots and shoes are,still on offer at Oliver and Duff’s great clearing sale. The prices in many lines have ben cut down'by. more than half, and make wonderful bargains. An early visit should, be made as the sate it now progressing .towards a finish.

Mr J. A. Murdoch ha-s received • a cable from his son, Mr Duncan Murdoch, at Edinburgh,, conveyingthe gratifying information that .he had been successful in passing his examination for a fellowship of the Royal College', of Surgeons. The news will be received with pleasure by a large circle aof • friends. „ •• •: .7‘V V.-. A visitor to. Hokitika to-day was Mf Bohumil Pospo'sil, a. Czechoslovak a joumulist and author. . Starting ; front, Prague on August 10th, 1910,; without .;,, a penny in his pocket, he set out with, the determination to cross all the con« tihents and" important islands.. The, visitor has been in the North . Island., and is now travelling through the. West Coast. \ Passports,;- albums and - newspapers cuttings prove his,crpss,ijig,, of fifty different countries , during ;the past four years. ' l

Flood damage reported from '‘-the County while general has • not:., been serious, confined mainly to scouring through overflowing. No serious: .slips were reported. About £20,, it is ' es-, timated will repair the roads. Sorije damage was done to the approach;.# Municipal road bridge, but not serious. The'northern approach to Kapiten bridge on the.old.road to Kumara eroded for about 2Q .feet.; This.; lis . mostly work for repairs. New lining will he required,do-' hold the filling which will have to be restbrecU ;: pairs were, in hand to-day at a ll.' ; works- 'Vij?!.-

The West Coast Herd Testing. Association formed recently has' started, to function. Three testing officers have' been appointed in .the southern portion of the West Coast land..' commenced duties on O.ctoher Ist. They afe.:Mes<srs G, Pitcairn (Hanhari 1 district), G;- A. May. (Barrytown and Grey Valley to • InaiigaliUa), and H. Bleakley .(Tarama*' ' ,-kaUto Arahufa, Kokatahi,- KoiterahgL-' # Ngahere, and Rotofitaiiu). 'Hie arrangements were completed wiilf • the) thnee of Messrs J. Mulcarc and •H.’aG;' Carter, who were appointed a: sjMojat/ committee to work with Mr Hume,((the . supervisor of the Federation. vThe;Aj.*,--sociation consists of about. comprising 3300 cows; .Testing , officers. ■ have also. been appointed ’ata-Westpqtt: and Ivarainea. ; '. 'a}- <}