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Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1930, Page 4

Summer-time comes into force at two o’clock to-morrow (Sunday) morning when it will be necessary to put forward the clock by halt an hour.

A bad wash-out was reported yesterday at the Waitaha Settlement road at Ellis creek bridge. The three County lorries were despatched early this mornto attend to the repairs, and it is hoped to have the- road fixed by this evening.

A cable message from London tins week, dater 6th October, reports the butter market was demoralised with prices at 114 s to 118 s per cwt. Cheese was also lower, and despite lower prices both markets were reported very quiet.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. draw attention to their auction sale commencing on Thursday' next at 10.30 a.m. on the of Mr P. Stephens, of the whole of his large stock, of drapery, boots, clothing, etc. The sale will be continued on the following days to enalble a complete clearance to, be made.

You can purchase a lovely silver tray for 8s fid at the Economical Crockery Shop and receive a. 7 piece glass water set free or you can purchase a tray for os lid and receive £ doz. wine glasses. Thrifty people will do ■well to consider the great proposition. You can see these trays and sets in our window display. The great house for Crockery. P. Stephens Proprietress. —Aclvt.

A large range of cake plates opened up at YnTrail's Novely Depot. Prices from is 3d.—Advt.

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

“Let’s go fishin’,” is Angler Jake’s advice, hut before you go call in and see the stocks of Shakespeare and Allcocks fishing gear at Ros c ’s Spirts Depot.—24.

One bottle of “Nazol” protects the whole family. Benefits everybody from baby to grand-dad. Quickly soothes and eases. Economical double size contains 120 Bill doseß for 2s fid.—Advt. Now opened at McKay’s—-now stock of cretonnes from 10(1 a yard. —Aclvt.

There was a welcome change in the weather this morning, bright sunshine making its appearance from sunrise.

Following is the result of the Poultry Association’s Art Union, drawn oi, i.

Otli. September. Ist. prize No. 7081, 2nd. 1622, 3rd. 8288, 4th. 16765, sth. 6794, 6th. 10360, 7th. 10768, Bth. 3389, Urn. (1162. 10th. 4258, llt-h. 12151, 12th. 4517.—Advt.

The Economical Crockery Shop has jiist opened up new stocks of dinner sets, tea sets, salad sets, sandwich ets. glass water sets, cake plates, silver cake baskets, fruit dishes, covered batter xlishes and sugar basins, glass egg cups etc. in all the newest designs a.nd colouring. These lines must interest you, and as usual the prices are right, P. Stephens Proprietress.— Advt.

mails go astray .occurred to a Hauraki Plains lady recently. .She went to her front gate, and placed a. letter in the rural delivery box for the mailman to collect. Turning round as (dm went back up the path, she saw a starling pull the letter out ol the box and start tearing tlm envelope to pieces. When die got back the letter had been ripped open and tlje (contents lay on . the ground, Whilst tile bird had pushed the envelope .into tile (box, evidently with the ideft ef using it in the construction of its nest,

When he was refused a drink at the Oriental Hotel, Greymouth, on Thursday evening, James Cope, 33, smashed'a pane of glass in one of the windows with a stone. The window, valued at 18s, was the property of Andrew Kyle. When asked why he broke the window, Cope said that he did it,“for fun,” as he could not get a drink. He was arrested, and appeared at the Greymouth Court next day before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., being charged with drunkenness and wilful damage. Cope pleaded guilty. After perusing his list of previous convictions, tli© S.M. describee Cepe s record as very had. Defendant stated that he had a job to go to, but missed the train yesterday. He asked that he he fined and allowed time for payment. The S.M. sentenced him to 14 days’ imprisonment on each .charge, the sentences to be concurrent.

During' the heavy ram of the pas + few days the vicinity , of Sewell Street above .Hampden Street crossing has been considerably flooded. The subject came up for discussion at the meeting of the Borough Council ast eieniing. The seriousness of the position was recognised by Councillors. ' Hur ing the discussion it was mentioned that that evening, in spite of the flooding still existing' there was only a small amount of water corning out of the drain at the river, proving that there was a stoppage somewhere along Its ieiigth. The Council instructed the Foreman to take urgent action this morning to ehdenvoUr to ascertain the location and cause of the stoppage, and to open up the drain if necessary, it being recognised tliat relief was urgently necessary, The Council also decided to make a round of inspection on Wednesday afternoon to various parts of the town affected by flood waters with a view to having remedial measures taken if possible.

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

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