Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1930, Page 4

Guy Fawkes’ masks in endless varieties at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot prices from 2d to 3s 3d each.—Advt. To-night at All Saints’ Hall in connection with All Saintrs’ Day festivities the opening of the improved hall will be officially made, when a capital concert programme arranged by Mrs Arnold Perry will be given. A parcel mail to reach Great Britain in time for the Christmas delivery leaves here on Thursday, November Gth. ; Persons desirous of sending their ’Xmas papers should not fail to post them by this date. Mr R. Ferguson, senr,, of Weld Street, on behalf of his wife and self publicly thanks the Surgeon Superintendent, matron and staff of the Westland Hospital, for the care and attention shown to his wife during a period of serious illness. A sensational dividend was paid on the first race at the Carterton Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday afternoon The winner was Ephinlitis, ridden by R, Mac-kie, and there was only one ticket on the horse, whose solitary barker received a dividend in excess of .cm There appears to he no early prospect of a revival in the timber trade in this district, according to the latest accounts. The millers are not at all hopeful about the outlook improving speedily. It is moist likely that some of the principal mills will be inclined to take an extended holiday over the Christmas season, as it will bo impossible to keep the .staffs fully employed, The Melbourne Cup will be run tomorrow afternoon. The first prize will be worth £9,299. There will be a broadcast of the race from Flemington by 3L.0., Melbourne, and the account will be rehroadca-sted bv 2F.C., Sydney, This latter will he heard here from about 4.30 onward. On Saturday afternoon the reception was good and the speech clear, and the account of the racing could be heard through the loud-speaker, and results from both Flemhvgton and New South Wales came through well. As the- ferry steamer Maori entered the moles /at Lyttelton on Friday morning she was flying two code-flags at the foremast. To the uninitiated these meant little, hut to those conversant with the international code they were the letters Y. N., the signal that the services of the police were required. When the Maori berthed a constable boarded her to investigate a complaint of alleged theft. It was stated that two second-class passengers were disturbed in the night by an intruder and that several articles had been taken and were later found hidden under a carnet. A passenger was taken to the police station and questioned, and was not detained, Seionco says “breathe your cold away I” Tnhale “Nazol” penetrates right to the root, of the t •ouhle. Ec onomical double also contains 12Q ful' doses for 2s fid. Girl s gym. frocks with bloome»s to match in tussore coloured aglin cloth ail sizes, now in at McKay’s.—Advt.

r, Fifth November is near, boys ses cure your Sparklers and Aste-s Matchs eis at Varrall’s Novelty Depot to-day. ■ —Advt. It i.s midonstood that a police proses tuition is following the action of a . motorist who crossed in front of the incming train on Saturday afternoon from Ross at the Weld Street crossing, by a narrow margin. ; Why not remember your friends abroad by sending a copy of the ’Xmas number of the beautiful illustrated papers which are an advertisement to the Colony and a handsome gift to your friend. Copies are now obtainable at King’s, stationer. A final reminder i.s given of the opening ball to be held in AH Saints’ Hall on Wednesday next. Special arrangements are now under way and should meet with general satisfaction. Music by Melody Six when the latest dance hits will be a feature. Too right and in flannels if it is too hot for your good suit. Messrs W. Weddel and Go. Ltd., advise dated London 31st October:— "Danish butter 15Cs to 152 s (last week 156 s to 158 s). New Zealand, unsalted, 152 s to 156 s (146 s to 148 s). New Zealand, salted, lCfp to 116 s (112 s to 118 s). Market slow. New Zealand cheese, white, 73s- to 74s (75s to 765). New Zealand cheese coloured, 70s to 7<ls (71s t0.73b). Market quiet, Canadian cheese, white, 76s to 80s (77s Vo 80p). Canadian cheese, coloured, 76s to 78s (77s to 785).” There has been no change in the level of Lake Coleridge during the past few days, the inflow of wafer being just sufficient tq balance the quantity taken' out to drive the turbines. The level is now 1659,85 feet. Doe to a change in the weather to moderate north-west conditions the inflow from the Harper River increased on Thursday to 360 cusees, from 300 cusees on Wednesday. The maximum demand on Wednesday was 18,100 kilowatts and the output of units was 268,960, compared with 261,<SO on Tuesday. No rain had fallen at the lake on Thursday, but the sky was overcast and a strong nor’-wester was blowing. Listeners-in to- the sporting events . broadcasted from. Australia on 1 'Sat- \ urday afternoon, would be thrilled to , hear albout the attempted shooting of , Pliar Lap-, the Melbourne Cup fav- , ourite < when returning to stable at •, Caulfield after morning exercise. It , was stated Dvo Melbourne detectives - were on the cose. In the afternoon ( Phar Lap under a. heavy armed guard | was taken to Flemington to run in the Melbourne Stakes which he won easily, and almost in record time. He .n was escorted on to the racecourse by armed police on motor cycles while tlie Clerk of the Course rode between 1 the horse and tihe public. Nothing untoward happened in the race, and later the horse was again led out between an armed guard, and taken to a motor float into which he was placed. and again attended by the armed guard, motored back to Caulfield , stables, Plmr Lap js considered a certainty to win the Melbourne Cup 1 with its rich prise to-morrow. (

Owing to its proximity to tlie sun, the planet Mercury will not be visible until the end of the month, when it may be seen well to the south of. west after sunset. Venus set on November Ist a.t 10,5 p,m. and sets on November loth at 8.36 p.m,; Mars rises on these dates at 1.46 n.m, ancl I. n,m, respectively. .Tupiter rose on November Ist at 0.49 a.m. and rises on November 15th at 11.46.p.m., and Saturn sets on these dates at 11. p.m, and 11.1 p.m. respectively. Venus will diminish very rapidly in brightness until November 22nd, when it will be. in inferior conjunction with the sun; its apparent magnitude will then be—3.o; it will then proceed to increase in brilliance, until December 28th', Mains .is now approaching the earth and its distance away will diminish during the month from 107.650,000 miles to 86,620,000 miles, while its apparent magnitude will change from 0.6 to 0.1. / There will be a occultation of the . planet Uranus by the moon on November 4th., the earth, moon, and planet being in a line at 11.27 a.m.

Have von seen the latest styles in berets, if not call and inspect our show room. McKay’s.—Advt. New shipment \ Floortex squares, linoleums and carpet runneis at prices to suit all pockets and patterns and design-: to suit all tastes, at Frank Fade's. —Advt Remember I Colds are contracted through the nose and throat. Disinfect this circle of infection every morning with “Nazol”—the safe,, scientific germicide. New douDle size contains 120 full hoses for 2s fid.—Advt. The circle of infection for coughs, colds, sore throats, and influenza includes the throat and nose. Disinfect the bronchial passages with “Nazol.” A sure, safeguard against infection. New double size—l2o full doses for 2s fid. The most effective remedy for worms —Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to taste and absolutely safe. All chemists and stores.—Advt “Nazol” in unequalled for relieving coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitic, catarrh and sore throats. Handy, efficacious, money-saving. Is fid buys 60 doses.

Messrs Barry and Stouppe, Ltd., - an* now in Hokitika and ma.v he c-on- . suited up to to-morrow evening at Mr Coulson’s rooms. f l'he steamer Nile in eharge of Cap1, tain (Ingram \iistertlay after--1 noon for Okuru and Bruce Bay with general cargo. On Wednesday night a. grand ball is to be held in Toker’s Hall, Araliura, under the auspices of the Ara11lira Tennis Club. Modern and old time dances and music bv the Black Hand Orchestra. The function should prove very popular and no doubt will l>e well attended. A new method of liberating trout fry is being tested at Tauranga, states the “New Zealand Herald.” A spring has been boarded in and, under sanitary conditions, 20,0C0 Taupo fry from the Rotorua hatcheries have been released When the trout have grown to th 6 size of fingerlings they will be distributed throughout the streams in the district. In previous liberation processes the fry had been distributed direct to the streams and rivers. Their food consists of solely raw bullock’s liver, fed to them in powdered form. These fine healthy specimens have thus far weathered the test and scarcely. 1 per cent, have succumbed, :•> , Our new frock lengths are now opened out-in silk voile, art silk morecains, art silk crepe, figured satins, 1 silk rayon, silk rayon brocade, organdie and many other novelties. All cordially in« vited. Schroder and Co.—Advt. For a few dnyß only Stephens ■ clearing sale will bo continued. Every lipe pipst be sold and no reasonable offer will be refused, Bargains are offering that cannot be obtained again. Call and see for yourself the wonderful values. It is requested that all book debts be paid forthwith or else they will be sued for.—Advt. Winter spells danger from coughs, colds, sore throats and influenza, unless you take that scientific precaution—disinfect the bronchial passages daily with “Nazol.” A powerful, penetrating germicide. New double size—l2o doses for 2s fid.—Advt. You can purchase a lovely silver tray for 8s Gd at the Economical Crockery Shop and receive a 7 piece glass water set free or yon can purchase a tray for 5s lid and receive l 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. —Advt.