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Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1931, Page 4

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee takes plaices at 7 o’clock this evening.

It is hoped to arrange for the launching of the new dredge for Rimti Flat in about six weeks time.

The Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade gratefully acknowledges £1 Is from the Bank of New South Wales.

Suit cases, usual price- 15s now 7s (id. Ladies hand hags, usual price 35s now i,2s 6d a lew snips at Yarrall’s clearance sale.—Advt.

The road from the railway station to Lake Mnhinapua has been improved greatly of late by the expenditure of a vote of £IOO from the Tourist Department.

A dance will he held in the Kokatalii Public Hall on Saturday, February 14th, in aid of Kokatahi Tennis Club. Good music and excellent uoor.—Advt-.

Baby's canvas swings, usual price 10s now 5s fid. Plunket- cots, usual price 22s (kl now 15s. Push chairs £5 5s now £3 os at Yarrall’s clearing sale.— Ad vt,

Mrs AY. Keller, hostess of Keller’s Hotel, has received from Mrs Ida Alenzies, of “Aberfeldv,” Drummoyne, Sydney, mother of the famous Tasman liver, a letter, appreciative of the kindness extended to her son during his stay here.

l.utnby and Millers, the proprietors of the merry-go-round and oilier novelties on Cass Square, are giving a benefit in aid of the Earthquake Fund on Wednesday night, not Friday as previously published. You are urged to support the function and help a worthy cause.—Advt.

The AVestport Trotting Club has applied for permission to run a trotting meeting on behalf of the earthquake fundfl. All services to he given free, tile message mentioning that there are sufficient local horses to provide- the racing Air A\’. Scarle, County Chairman, who made a personal canvass of the Inter-AA’anganui District in aid of the Hnwkes Bay Relief Fund, has been instrumental in collecting over £IOO, with additional sums to come. The list of donors will be published in due course.

A telegram has been despatched to Air O’Brien AI.P. at Napier on behalf of unemployed workers here, enquiring ii work is available in the Hnwkes Bay district. A number of men would ho prepared to go forward at once if there was the opening for employment,

A number of new suppliers have recently joined the AVestland Dairy. Evidently centralisation of the local industry is now being realised in n practical manner. Auhorities say it will be a great boom and saving to supplies when the whole district embraces the project.

Tho dispute between the Blackball Coal Company and the Miners’ Union continues, and the mine has entered its third week of idleness. The manager of the mine, Air J. G. Quinn, and the secretary of the Union, Air R.. Clarke, returned on Saturday from Wellington. It is understood that n conference held there was abortive.

Great Removal Sale. Having leased my Novelty Depot I intend holding a gigantic sale and everything has to be cleared regardless -of cost. The sale is now in full swing and a few of tho bargains appear in an advertisement elsewhere, A. W. Yarrall.—Advt.

Your hair will he healthier, free of Dandruff. Use Brice’s Dandruff Prescription and Seßoria Soap. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.

Dry, falling hair made soft and beautiful, with Brice’s Regenerator and Nutritive Cream. Lawn’s, Hairdresser.—Advt.

The ideal hair tonie-Briee’s Regenerator and Circassian Cream. Lawn’s hairdresser. —Advt.

All grocers sell SHARLAND’S VINEGAR. Pure, piquant and strong Popular wherever it has been tried. Obtainable in bottle or huilk.—Advt.

Stipulate Shnrland s Vinegar if you want the best, and accept no other. Ideal for salads, sauces, pickles and for ordinary table use. In bulk or bottle. —Advt.

The Economical Crockery Shop offers yon special bargains in jam bottles. You will be wise to call and see our large and varied stock, the cheapest and best in town. P. Siephens, pro. prietress. Advt.

Where housewives shine—poiishing floors, furniture and linoleums with “'Jan-ol.” Gives a bright, lasting shine—easy to apply—economical to buy. All grocers.—Advt.

Parisian tics selling at Is to Is 6d sale price at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Aclvt.

Mr J. O'Brien M.P. is visiting the earthquake area in the Hawkes Bay cost riet.

The Westport district contributions to the Hawk< ,s Bay earthquake fund is now approximately £7CO. The local Borough Council has contributed £IOO.

The marriage was celebrated at Dennislon on Saturday morning, of Mr W. Meek to Sister Smith, of the Donniston Hospital, and formerly ol the Bailor hospital.

The swimming Club’s Carnival takes place at the Municipal Baths this evening at 7.30 o'clock. It is to he hoped that there will be a large attendance of the public present as the events are sure to attract a great deal of interest. The .Municipal Band will pia v a few items prior to the commencement of the Carnival and Mr Parry will be broadcasting the latest orchestrinal items from tire Parryphone.

The death took place at the residence of her daughter, Mrs G. Heinz, nark St., last evening of Mrs Jessie Duncan. Deceased was aged 79 years, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and her death, was the result of a stroke. She has been in New Zealand 51 years and before taking up her residence here was living in Brunner. She loaves two sons, John and William and four daughters Mrs Furness of Palmerston North, Mrs Borland of Kaikoimi, Mrs Rutbvon of Hokitika and Mrs Heinz of Hokitika. The funeral will take place privately to-morrow morning and to the bereaved family the sympathy of the community will lie extended.

To pc r cent. reducCon off onr new up-to-date stock of shirts, is causin'! ready sales for cash. Call to-day and secure your shirt renuiroments. only n limited number left. Frank Bade, ’Phono 179.—Advfc.

Men’s one piece all. wool bathing costumes sale price 5s lid at W. H. Stop forth’s.—Advt.