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Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1931, Page 4

There will he no Methodist services at Ross and Waitaha on Sunday next.

Mr R. <!. May of Pukekohe will succeed Mr A. I. F’lett, C-liiot Post-

master of Westpoi t, win* lias reivin.J notice of his promotion to Chief Postmaster, Greymouth.

The Rimn Gold P-c'V'ng '"'■v. L’d. extend an invitation to the general public. to attend the launching of the new Sir I ilreih'o Rimn .Vo. 2. on Wednesday noxQ 2oth. March at 2 p.m.

Regarding the outbreak of diphtheria in the Buller Gorge which, according to the ‘’Westport News,” shows no signs of decreasing and in respect of which. despite its seriousness, some residents are failing to take the necessary precentiocs Dr. T. F'c+'-ber IMford. Medical Officer of Health, stated at Christchurch on Wednesday, that it is lil.-olv. > s" "icieut evidence is lortlieoming, that the Department will take proceedings against one or two indivuals for a breach of quarantine.

The Citizens Ball to he held next Wednesday to celebrate the launching of the Rimu Gold Dredging Company’s new dredge promises to he the largest function held in Hokitika since May 1920, when the Citizens entertained H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. As each State in the U.S.A. has an emblem in the form of a flower, that of California being the “Golden Poppy.” the decorations at the Ball will he gold and blue. Quite a novel feature will he introduced, each patron wearing a blue and gold badge inscribed to mark tlm occasion. These are being presented by the Cit.icams Committee. Tickets are selling rapidly. the prices are:Gents 4-s fid, Lubes 3s,

A Dunedin furniture-making firm that believes in and works to the slogan “Buy British Goods” was attracted laep year by a circular from a Birmingham firm that advertises itself as “manufacturers and patentees of ,solid-head furniture nails” and, as the sample «d nails sent, and the pi me thereof seemed to In all right. ‘"1 order was sent for a wimple consignment (says the Dunedin “Star”). This duly arrived, but to the Dunedin (inn’s fuirpri.se and disgust it was notified 011 the accompanying invoice that i|he nails were made in Gennnuv. Ihe Dunedin firm consequently h»d to pay about LI per cent, preferential duty, making the nails cost as much nr- bona fi.U British nails if bought in Dunedin.

Snipe shooting at Stewart Island Id's rather remarkable features (observes the correspondent of the- “Southland News”). The snipe feed on the extensive sand flats near the mouth of the Fresh wafer River, until the flats are covered at high tide. As the tide covers the last little strip of sand the birds, which have meantime all congregated there, ri.se in a. mass of several thousands and fly down in one flock to the big beach at the- Old Neck. There they feed for about an hour and then again congregate and set off buck for the upper lints, which they know will by this time he partially bare. Shooters dig holcis in the sand at the Old Neck, where they land and lie concealed, and. though two or three barrels are all that ate usually fired, the results arc generally very satisfactory to tlmm owing to *’■" ’-'•'■s? formation of the flock on alighting,

There was a mild sensation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon. As Mr Speaker entered the Chamber preceded by the Sergeant-at-Arms bearing the mace, a woman rose in the ladies’ gallery, and leaning over the balustrade merlooking the Chamber addressed the House incoherently upon “this insane legislation the Child Welfare Act.” and in spite of the efforts of a messenger to pacify her went oil talking hurriedly about .“a young girl who plunged herself into Auckland harbour rather than remain a Will’d of the State any longei • As Mr Speaker went on tranquilly and opened the proceedings with the usual prayer, the woman resumed lici seat, but as soon as the prayer was finished again rose and tearing to shreds a sic ct of blue writing paper cried: “There’s the girl’s own letter.” then tearing up a copy of the Child Welfare Act and throwing it among members in the Chamber below, she called out “and there’s your Child Welfare Act.” She then submitted to be led from the chamber by two messengers, and was subsequently escorted from the building in company of two policemen.

Big reductions in Jam Jars and Preserving Pans at the Economic Crockery Shop Sale, lib jars 1/11 J d°z en 21 h jars 2/11 J-doaen. 1 qt. jars 3/11 I-dozen, 2 qt. jars 6/U M°zen. Call to-day and inspect.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Sale! Sale! Sale! commencing today at tlm Economical Crockery Shop Every article in crockery, kitchen waid, fancy goods, and hardware reduced to bedrock. See our windows for prices. |> Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

New Season’s goods are now back to 1914 prices. This is welcome news for all in these hard times. Visit Schroders and Co. —Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar is not only pal;, table, it is pure piquant and strong. The best quality vinegar for your table, in bottle or hulk. Advt. Alen! We are taking orders for suits-to-measure. We guarantee to deliver vour suit for Easter, W. FI. Stopforth.—Advt.

Get instant relief from coughs and colds--inhale NAZOL, the scientific, common-sense remedy. Disinfects tue circle of infection. New double size ar 2s fid contains 120 full doses.— Advt.

Men's all wool colonial flannels, New Zealand’s best from ns 6d to 10s Gd. See them at W. H. Stopforth.— Advt-.

Church o!' Kurland services will beheld on Sunday at Koiternngi at 10 a.m.. and at Kokatahi at 11.30 a.in.

f tl der the cew system of I’resbytericH Church Services for Woodstock service will he held there next Sunday „t- 2.30 p.m. and at the same time on the second and fourth Sundays of every month.

\,] v io'>' has h-en receiv'd of ,m '(' death at Fairfield, Melbourne of Mrs Holling Mitchell, who before tier marriage was -Mi.-.' Annie O xAiUivau. Ihe deceased was a *•! "“"w of the late .Mr Tom Pollard, and Messrs FrancTs and ooliii U < -nll'van. Prior to Tiei death Mrs Mitchell was leading sts.oiste in the St. Anthony's Catholic v nurd) Choir at b airfield.

At the (i rev mouth Courtiiouse yesterday heloi'c Messrs M. J • I’ogait' and W. P- Mainl)leton, J’sP., Walter Henry Mulroy pleaded guilty to three charges—drunkenness, using oOseene language and assaulting his inothei. Mr Fogarty sail that the decision of the Court with regard to the obscene language charge was to convict the accused and sentence him to three months’ imprisonment, lie would he convicted on the assault charge and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment. Tie would he convicted and discharged on the drunkenness charge. .Mulroy would also b e hound over to keep the peace for 12 months. Mr Fogarty said that it seemed evident Mulroy had no determination to go the right way. He had been before the Court since 1.910 .The decision was for his own good. 'idle tonus of imprisonment would be concurrent.

Mattress ticks made up ready for filling. Single bed from 9/6, double bed from 12/-. Kapoo mattresses, sinp/ie bed from 29/6, 3-bed from 38/6. double bed from 18/6. also double ticking 2/6 per vm-d at Frank Hade’s. Advt. rt will pay you to visit Schroder’s Emporium where the latest creations can h e selected at most moderate prices. Not only in Millinery. Frocks, Furs, but also in Carpets, Linoleums and men’s wear. Early inspection invited. Advt. Tf it shee+s “hemmed ready for use ’ you want. Hade's have them at prices that defy competition. These sheets are ah guaranteed pure and ’ts worth your while to order your requirements now as they are selling readily. Frank Bade, Phone 179.- •Advtr.