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Hokitika Guardian, 5 February 1931, Page 4

A meeting will be held at the llarihari Public Hall on Saturday next at 8.30 p.m. to arrange an Earthquake Relief Fund.

.Mr Jack Finsworth; touring manager for the Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company, lias been in town several days making arrangements for the companies’ forthcoming visit.

The visit of the Plunkot Nnrs-\ V-s Gee, will take place to-morrow, Friday. All messages requiring attention please leave at Mrs Geo. Perry’s residence, Hall Street, before 9.30 a.m.

The Governor-General, Lord Bletlisloe and lately Bledisloe arrived hack from Wnilio lust evening, staying the night (it (ho Bed Lint) Hotel, and leaving by the express this morning for Christchurch eu route for Wellington.

Word was received tris morning by Air Folc.v, Park Street. from Waipukurau, thrat his son, Alfred, and his wife were unaffected by the earthquake and both were proceeding to Levin.

After many days of windy changeable weather last night was fine and calm with a lull harvest moon in the sky. This morning broke gloriously fine and a clear atmosphere the whole line of hills islanding out clearly, making the best view obtainable for some time past. There was quite a coo! feel in the air in the early morning.

Air P. AI. Sulenta, Waipapakauri, North Auckland, writes that he has found a commercial use for the so-call-ed noor gumlands, and that is lor the production of passion fruit, and the nullin' 'ate ure of wine from this fruit. He claims that a red wine can he made from passion fruit, equal to tbo host wine made in the south of France, and worth fully Cl per gallon when properly matured.

The Reefton district excursion yesterday was favoured with fine weather, but there was a very cold southerly blowing throughout the day. making the conditions unpleasant for the visitors. There was a large number, upwards of 550 travelling, and they appeared to enjoy their visit. The train left at 5.40 p.m. and the train was duo at Imiugalnui Junction at 10,40 p.m., making the day a long one for the holiday makers.

“Hey! Unyl” A stentorian shout awoke the echoes of an exclusive street in Feudal ton early on Tuesday morning, says the Christchurch “Times," and residents needed through the curtains to see a portly citizen going at high speed along the street * n h' s pyjamas, and to hear the noise of pattering feet receding into the dis■tance. Gateways were soon adorned with dressing gowns and kimonos containing friends anxious to know all about it. To them soon returned a pulling, albeit lightly-clad gentleman who clasped lovingly his morning “Times.” He explained to nil) and sundry: “Aly paper has been missing •every morning for a week. At first I blamed the neighbour’ sdog and threatened to shoot it; then they told me there was a magpie nearby that sneaked loosely delivered papers—and so 1 watched out. I. saw a man creep into the garden, grab the paper, and jump the fence. .Magpie! Huh! A blooming two-legged magpie!’’ And he stalked triumphantly home, a picture of vengeance in mauve and green, well-calculated to strike terror into the heart of any snapper-up of morning papers.

Great reductions are being made at Schroder and Co’s Sale for cash, especially in Hats, Frocks, and Furnishings. To those about moving in to new homes, we extend a special invitation to purchase at our great sale, now on. A r ou can reserve goods for future delivery at Schroder and Co. The finest stock to select from in town. —Advt.

Our high grade shirts going at cost price. See them at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Adv't.

If you want a taxi, clay or night, or a trip to Lake Knnieri, ring ’phone No. 17G, Thomas Moore, Park Street. —Advt.

?0 per rent off all mens felt hats for cash only at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

When ycu l>uv vinegar, say distinctly: Sli Alt LAND’S VIN KG Alt. You’ll appreciate its strong, piquant tlacoii. Absolutely pure. In bottle or hulk. Advt.

The circle of infection for coughs colds, sore threats, and influenza includes the throat and nose. Disinfect the bronchial passages with “Na/ol.” A sure, safeguard against infect,on. New double size—l2o full doses for 2s 6d.

Parisian ties selling at Is to Is 6d

sale price at \Y. M. Slopfortli’s.—Advt

Miss Marie Jones. F.T.C.L., teacher of voice production ■ and singing, will resume at her residence, Reyoil Street, on Monday next.

The following has been received from the Secretary. General Post Office. Wellington by Mr R. Cox. postmaster—“ln view of the difficulty of locating addresses, and partial evacuation, telegrams' for Napier and Hastings can be accepted only at senders risk.

Tjtimhy and Miller proprietors of the Merry-go-round at present at Cass Square, have kindly offered to give a benefit for flic Earthquake Relief Fund. The local Hockey Girls have kindly consulted to asset. The date of the benefit Inis not been fixed but "ben certain an advertisement, will appear.

A.t the annual meeting of the Hokitika Municipal Band last night ref>rence was made to the appalling disaster in H.awk'es Bay and the need for assistance. The Band then unanimously voted £5 5s towards the Relief Fund and resolved to organise a sac red concert for the same purpose, to l>o held in the Princess Theatre on Sunday week, loth inst.

Men’s one piece all wool bathing costumes sale price os lid at W. H. Stopforth’s,—Advt.