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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1931, Page 4

Uncle's Great Clearins Sale, now in full swine;. Special reductions lor the Inst few da vs. Buy now and save nionev. Frank Bade.—Advt.

A reminded is given of tbe meeting on Saturday at 8 p.lll. at the School, Kokatalii, of all interested in the kok-atahi-Koiteraugi Sports.

Don’t forget the dance in the All Saint’s Hall immediately after the Swimming Carnival to-night. The latest dance numbers by tig. Melody Six. Admission Is.

The recent flood in tbe Hokitika river did further damage to the protection work on the south side of the Kokatalii bridge, and urgently necessary repairs had to be put in hand vosterdav by the County authority.-,.

The drawing of the art union for th-’ doll in aid of the Tsanieri Tennis Chib v*II take ol ice at Kanieri Public Hall to-nmr'ow (Friday! at 8 p.m. \ dance will lie held in the ball on Saturd.MV evening to entertain tbe Ross tennis players.—Advt.

On Tuesday afternoon a violent hailstorm was experienced at Akarnn. the stones being tbe size of marbles. The storm appeared to come from the north-east, and the hills lying to the west were soon white. A good deal of damage was done to the fruit trees mid tomatoes. Onukii. which lies to tile south, escaped the storm,

There are several function afoot with which to aid the incal contributions to the Earthquake Fund. On Wednesday next at the Soldiers’ Hall, there will lie a ladies’ afternoon taking the form of a social gathering. Folk are expected to assemble from fill' and near and lend their aid in helping the worthy cause.

A serimis accident occurred at Beefton to Mr and Mrs Maindonald’s 16 months off] daughter. Juno, on Tuesday afternoon, the little girl falling into a hath of scalding water. The child, who was at once taken to the Hospital for treatment, was very badly s-nlded and died a f"w hours late I '. At an inquest a verdict was returned that t'o. child died as the result of shock following a severe burning.

The Swimming Carnival takes place to-night ;it the Municipal Baths, commencing at 7.30 o’clock. A capital programme will be run off. One of the special events of the evening will be the relay race between teams representing Greymouth, Cobden and Hokitika. Also including in the evenings entertainment will he several orchestrinal numbers by La Parryphone so much enjoyed by those present at (he last carnival.

The Christchurch “Times” says— The Metropolitan f Archbishop) and bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in New Zealand have issued a Dom-inion-wide appeal for funds to assist the Society of Alary to rebuild tbe GrccnmoadoWjS Seminary, which was wrecked by the earthquake on February 3. On Sunday, in all Catholic Churches, a circular letter, issued by the .Hierarchy, was read at all services, It. was pointed out that it was beyond the resources of the Marist Fathers to rebuild their house of studies without the assistance of New Zealand Catholics. Next Sunday special collections will be taken un in aid of the rebuilding fund.

Pleasure that the Audit Department had “tagged 1 the account was expressed at a meeting of the Pic-carton Borough Council. Before the ordinary meeting, a special meeting was held to discuss and finally settle the audited balance-sheet for the year ended March 31. 1930. The Audit Department approved the account, but mentioned that there was no authority for the truck and roller redemption account. The Mayor, Mr H. S. S. Kyle. M.P., moved that the balance-sheet be considered and “settled.” He felt that the tag should he left, Mr TV. Maehin. in seconding the motion, said that he was pleased there was a tag on the balance-sheet, because it showed that the council was doing what it should. 'l'he tag showed that the council was doing what any ordinary business firm would do, and lie felt, that the tag should bo left as a reminder. Mr Kvle’s motion was carried.

Hard times are here! But Bade’s are out to help you to overcome these hard times by giving special big reductions for cash at their Great Clearing Sale. Buy now, only a few days left.i—Frnnk Bade, ’phone 179. —Advt. The weather last night affected the attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall For the benefit dance organised by the Black Hand orchestra for the earthquake relief fund, hut those present had a very jolly time. Extra music was supplied by Mr Parry iter medium of the Pnrryphone, and patrons enjoyed a special treat in the extras contributed by some visiting Christchurch players. All present had a very pleasant time, and there was never a dull moment, and with the plentiful music, hardly a quiet one. The Black Hand Orchestra under MiLawn numbering eight performers, and presented a sparkling programme of dance music which was made the most of bv those present. Fu addition to the townsfolk, a number of country visitors were also present. The Civil Servants are likely to get a reduction of 10% off their wages. Yes! ! But Bade’s have reduced their new I stock of shirts, pyjamas. and overcoats 20%. 4'- in the -L for the last few days of their Great Clearance Sale. Don’t miss this big opportunity. Buy now at Frank Bade’s. —Advt. 15 per cent, reduction off our new up-to-date stock of shirts, is causing ready sales for cash. Call to-day and secure your shirt requirements, only a limited number left. Frank Bade, ’Phone 179. —Advt,

Last few days of Yarrall’s Remova Sale. Do not miss (.lie bargains. Every thing marked below cost. Sec our win dows for prices.—Advfc.

Tlie annual Koiterangi Basket Picnicwill take place on Wednesday. March IBUI. in Preston’s paddock. A dance wik lie held in the evening in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund. Admission, (tents 2/6, ladies 1/6.

“1 have always the impression that the man who has the Rugby hall-mar! on him can pretty well he dependec on in a tight corner,” said the Prinu .Minister (Mr Cl. W. Forbes) at tin official opening of the commercia. travellers’ new building in Wcllingtoi the ythei day. Next Wednesday evening the Koko taih Tennis Club are holdinig a hal in the public hall there, and it shoulc prove a decided attraction. The musi, will lie supplied by the Melody Five an orchestra that always gives of it best where dance music is concerned The latest dancing hits will he play ed and no doubt a few eld time far ourite's will prove popular. At Princess Theatre last night picture patrons saw the reel showing the rescue of the passengers from tin “Tahiti, 1 ’ and later the sinking of the ship in the Pacific, followed by the arrival of the resource! passengers on the v cut.ura at San Francisco. There was also u very amusing cartoon, “Noah’s Lark” shown in the programme, quite one of the best of this popular series. The star picture treated of wide open spaces, huge ji.oos of moving cattle, and the wicked deed ol the “cattle ru.tiers,” interspersed with a happy ending love scene. The same programme will be shown tonight. Mr Guy Menzios has been assisting in Sydney in some of the benefits for the New Zealand earthquake relief lend, appearing before the audience and giving a short talk. A correspond writing from Sydney says; “Mr Menzios is having a little turn of his own at David Jones. Here his Southern Cross Junior is installed and twice daily he talks to a sixpenny audience who are allowed to pat the good machine for the entrance fee, which is equally divided into threepence each for the indomitable Guy and the New South Wales Benevolent Society. He tells us all about it in his lecture tne voyage across the Tasman, I mean, and how good you all were to him when ho got there.” Writing to a local resident in a letter received yesterday, Mr Menzies says lie has tile pleasantest of recollections of the “'real people” ho met on the Coast. Screw top quart preserving jars 3 for 2/-, lib screw top jam jars 3 for 1/6, covered jelly jars Gd pair, jelly glasses 6 for 1/-, large jam jars uncovered 3 for i/6. Large wooden spoon 5 1/. each, jam covers sd, Preserving pans all at reduced prices at Tamil's Novelty Depot Sale,—Advt, After a passage of 70 days, the Union Company’s new c-argo steamer Kini arii\ccl at 'Wellington on Sunday morning from Scotland, via the Panama Canal. The vessel experienced fine weather for the whole, of her long voyage until she approached Cape Palliser on Saturday morning, when she ran into a heavy north-westerly gale, which delayed her arrival for nearly 24 hours. The Kini was originally ordered by the Lamb Company, of Sydney, and was building when the Union Company bought out the .AuistraSia.n company last March. She has been specially designed for the carriage of long poles in the inter-colonial timber trade and has two exceptionally large cargo hatches, with long, heavy derricks, for the handling of the big hardwood poles. Built by John Lewis and Co., Ltd.. Aberdeen, the Kini is 210 feet in length and has a gross tonnage of about 1500. with a deadweight carrying capacity of 1800 tons. Her triple expansion engines are in the after oart of the shin, which lias n sea-going speed of 8 knots. Captain Williams, formerly of. the Land) Company, brought the Kini out.

Alopecia (bald patches in hair) cheeked with Price’s Pnreseta and Special Strength "Regenerator. Lawn’s hairdresser. —Advt. Don’t neglect Dandruff! Brices Dandruff Prescription overcomes Dandruff Genns. Lawn s hairdiesser. —Advt. Unruly hair kept in place with Brice’s Circassian Cream. 2s jar. Lawn’s, hairdresser. Advt. The West Coast is not so unlucky afterall—there are some extraordinary fine bargains in mens’ wear at Stopforth’s Great Summer Sale. Just take a gaze his his windows to-day.— Advt. Put a lasting shine on your floors, furniture and linoleums. Use TANOL—the labour - saving, economical polish. All grocers. —Advt. Increase vitality of hens, get more eggs with Wndhain’s Poultry Spice. Uj lbs Is 9d. All grocers and stores.— Advt, We are now near closing day of our Great Clearing Sale. New autumn goods to hand—Brings us back to the 1914 prices. It is the only solution to these hard times.—A visit to Schroder and Co. will repay you. Phone 121 S Advt, New Season’s goods are now hack to 1914 prices. This is welcome news for all in these hard times. Visit Sell coders and Co. —Advt. When you buy vinegar get the best. Stipulate Sharktml’s Vinegar. So pure, l .‘in piquant, so strong