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Hokitika Guardian, 13 March 1931, Page 4

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts lor February must be paid bel'oie noon to-morrow 14th. inst to secure discount.

To-morrow afternoon Paddy’s Market will be in full swing in Weld Street at the juncture with Revell Street. There should be a wide variety of goods for sale, which will be under the conduct of Mr Jeffries ancFassisting workers. The whole of the proceeds will he devoted to the earthquake fund.

On Saturday and Monday next Alvado Bros. Circus will appear in Cass Square. The attractions include wirewalkers, tumblers, trapeze artists, contortionists, performing dogs and monkeys etc etc. Jt is guaranteed a genuine show. Roll up and bring the kiddies and have a good night’s enjoyment.

An interesting announcement appears in this issue in connection with a monster clearing sale of military stores to be held at, Grey mouth from to-day for twelve days at the corner of Albert ami Mackay Streets. There is a great display of bargains ol wonderful values that will appeal to purchasers. The list, published gives only a slight idea of the numberless bargains to be secured.

irritated Scalps relieved with Brices Dandruff Prescription, 6s (id, and Sehoria Soap, 2s.—Lawn’s hairdresser.- — Advt.

Dandruff Gone! Isc Brices Dandruff Prescription, 6s (id, and ( ircassinn Cream, 2s. Lawn’s hairdresser. Advt.

New Hair on Bald Patches! Brice's Regenerator. 6s 6d, and CUcassian Cream. 2s Lawn’s hairdresser. —Advt.

Thrifty buyers are already visiting the Economical Crockery Shop to select their preserving pans and ,inm bottles. Call and inspect our large stocks. The cheapest and best, in town. P. Stephens i*s 0 \ A»’ V t

A meeting of the trustees of lno Hokitika Savings Bank will he held on Monday next at £.30 p.m.

•Service "ill be held in the Presbyterian Church at Kokr.Gdii next »S •»- day at 2.33 p.m.

The competition by the Hokitika Tennis Club postponed last Saturday will be played to-morrow afternoon.

Men's all wool colonial flannels. New Zealand's best from os fid to lUs (id. See them at W. H. Stopforth. - Ad vt.

Mr George F. Box, manager of the Humphrey B-ishop musical comedy Co. was in Hokitika to-day making final arrangements for the Company's iortbeoming appearance' here.

Bing 'phone- I 70 if you require a taxi, day or night, special trips arranged to Lake Tvan.ieri. Thos. Moore, Park Street.—Advt.

The order ol A lasses and devotions in St. Alary’s parish on Sunday March loth will be as follows; —Arahura It) a.m. Hokitika 8 a.in., 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Parishimi u> aiv reminded that summertime ends on Sunday and standard tiiin 1 will be reverted to, the clocks being put back half an hour.

A NeKon Press Association telegrain states that Lord Rutherford of Nelson, replying to the congratulations of Nelson College, said that it was mutter of great satisfaction to him to he aide to add to his title an indication of the district of his birth, and also of the college where he spent some happy years. He had always taken a lively interest in the progress of the college, and it was pleasant to know that everyone anpreciated the indirect recognition of his old school.

Men ! We a,re taking orders for suits-to-measure. Wo guarantee to deliver your suit, lor Faster. W. H. Stopforth.-—Advt.

On Tuesday night fSt. Patrick’s night) a concert- entertainment is being given by the Knkatnhi Lilies m the Kanicri Hall in aid ol the Karthquake Fund. The event is going to he very enjoyable as when the company appeared in Kokatnhi some months ago they were received with a crowded house and their efforts much appreciated. The cause is a worthy one and at the moderate price the Kanieri Public Hall should be crowded. A dance is to follow and so it will be a fitting finish to what promises to lie a first class entertainment.

The rights of motorists on bridges and the rights of drovers in charge of sheep was discussed at last night’s meeting of the Waimairi County Council. Air Gardner said that with so many sheen nit the roads at the present time ln> would like the council's ruling whether a prosbeution should follow where a motorist had driven over a bridge while a mob of sheep were passing. Mr Walter said that no one had a right to divide a mob of sheep on a bridge. The motorist should wait, even if it took an hour. The council decided to prosecute the ladv motorist concerned.

The Aledical Superintendent of Grey ERivor Hospital, Dr d. F. G. Aioore, submitted his report for the month ending 2Sth. February, 1931, as 1o 1lows: Patients in hospital at beginning of month (12 males. 00 females; Old People's Home 23 males. 8 females. Patients admitted during month; Hospital 00 males, 08 femav's, Old People’s Home 7 males. Patients discharged during month : Hospital 61 males, 78 females; Old People’s Home 2 males. Patients died during month: Hospital 3 males. Patients remaining in at end of month : Hospital 63 males, 40 females; Old People's Hoim 3-5 males, 8 females.

Tn addition to being the most faithfully constructed suit made in New Zealand. Our suits are noted for their fit, style and shape retaining features — possessing these essentials they compare, and in some instances excel the most expensive tailored garments which cost sovereigns more. Most vonng men wear them! Why not, yon! J priced from five guineas. A\ . H. Stopfort h. Advt.

Speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr Barnard, member for Napier paid a striking tribute to the member for Westland in references to his services in the earthquake area. Mr Barnard said that if any man stood out from all others as deserving of special thanks, it was Air O’Brien, who had visited the stricken area. Air O’Brien saw that there was nobody in authority, and he had worked incessantly for several days for the recovery of the dead and injured. “AVe shall not soon forget.” said Afr Barnard, “the signal service that" was rendered by^the Afemher for Westland during our period of stress.”

Physical fitness and mental energy restored with British Yenst-O-Coci Vitamine Tablets. W. E. AYilliams, Chemist.—Advt.

Bones, blood, tissues, nerves built up with British Yeast-O-Cod Tablets, the calcium, tasteless cod liver oh food. AY E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

1931 fashions predict Velveteens and tweeds to he the most, popular materials for winter wear. Addison s can show you a good assortment of tweeds, also a special range of plain and floral Velveteens, all at new prices.—Advt

Addison’s have just opened up \Vinceyettes. plain and floral in shrimp, lemon, blue and cream. Abo good value In Flannelettes plain and striped. Prices right.. Advt.