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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1931, Page 4

The Secretary of the Druids annual hall inserts a notice in this issue. Nominations ior all events of tin* Reefton .Jockey Club Autumn meeting close to-morrow at 9 p.m. Acceptances f or ;I ]| events at the Kumara Races on Easter Monday elos,> to-morrow (Wednesday) evening a| 10 o’clock with Mr Geo. I’aininent, Secretary. Spe'-ia| Easti l ;- holiday trips arranged to Lakes. Moderate charges. For a taxi, day or right., ring ’phone 176. Tims .Moore, Bark Street. Advf.

The local Committee (ontrolling the collection of funds for the Hawkes Bay Earthquake Relief Fund, meets tonight at the Town Hall at 8 o’clock, T> receive the Treasurer's final report in regard to the district collections.

The many friends of Mr Jack Renton, son of Mr Paul Renton of Hokitika will he pleased to learn that he has been successful at an examination on Friday last in s curing a B. Air Pilot certifieato. The young man has been training at Sockburn aerodrome, aril is to he complimented on his success.

Air Lcs Grummitt, th,» celebrated Jazz Pianist of the Gloomchasors Revu<. Coy., intended bringing a dance orchestra to Hokitika for race night, but circumstances now prevent them from leaving Christchurch. As they wish to keep faith with the hall hooking they have asked the Black Hand Orchestra to take their place, which request has been a creed ed to. Watch for further announcements.—Advt.

The well-known AH Black footballer. A. E. Cooke. who since leaving Hawkes Bay played for Wairnrapa and Wellington, has rnuv returned to Hawkes Bay and is working nt HastintC- it was Cooke’s intention not to play again, but lie has now been induced to turn out and will play ror tin l Hastings Club. It is not unlikely that he will take the field as a fullback. lint ills position of play has not yet been deli ni tel v decided.

Last evening at the Princess Theatre a splendid talkie programme was submitted. The usual supports were shown including a gazette in which a variety of events were shown. Of interest. to patrons will he the return of the fourth series of the “Collegians” in talkie form. Tn the past ihes,> series of pictures were always popular and their return will be a decided attraction. The star picture was Hoot Gibson in “Roaring Ranch.” As in the case of all Gibson’s pictures there were plenty of thrills throughout and there was plenty of comedy

Anzne Dav which falls on Saturday, April 25th., will bo observed here in the usual form. The Churches will hold separate services as may be arranged, and in the afternoon there will he a combined public service in Princess Theatre. The Returned Soldiers will then visit the Cemetery, and on return. iog will he entertained at the Soldiers’ Hall. The Association has applied for permission to hold a concert in file evening. Meantime poppies are being distributed throughout the district, and will lie on sale in advance of the occasion. The committee of the local R..K.A. "ill meet on Monday week to finalise the arrangements for their part in the commemoration of the occasion. Addisons have opened up a iurther shipment of new millinery. Inspection invited.—Advt. A few of the bargains to he had at the 'Economical Crockery Shop Sale: glasses -I for lid, smaller size 5 for Is. pudding basins from Oil. broad and butter plates 2d each. Large cakes of sand-soap 3 for lOd. Call end inspect to-day.—P. Stephens, proprietress.— A d c t. See Addisons window display of evening frocks and evening materials.— Advt,. " Birr reductions in Jam Jars and Preserving Pans at the Economic Crockery Shop Sale, lib jars 1/11 5 dozen 911) jars 2/11 1-dozen. 1 qt. jars 3/11 1-dozen, 2 qt. jars 0/11 i-dozen. Call to-day and inspect.—P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

Prestons invito natrons to give their orders early for hot moss Inins.

Messrs \V. Jeffries and Co. give a ivmiiulcr oi their stock sale at Kokutalii sale yards to-morrow (Wednesday) commencirg at 1 o’clock sharp. Mr W. H. Stopiorth will observe; the same holidays at Master as the rest •if thy drapers fas published yesterday), his name being inadvertently ■ '.mm it ted.—Advt. As Hualapu mat is being improved at Berwick’s Hill near the tow..ship, all traffic should approach with cate, as workmen may he on the road. Motorists should sound horn signals It aunctinee their approach to the corner. A new Midi, Poultry and (Small Goods Depot will he- opone.l to-morrow opposite V\ . M. Williams, Chemist. Arrangements have been made for daily supply of fresh fish. Orders promptly attended to. Particulars of goods on sale- appear in. another column.—Advt.

Tito Plunket Xnrse will visit Hokitika to-morrow (Wednesday) this week instead of Friday. The nurse will be in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall ns usual. Messages left with Mrs G. Perry, Hall Street, will receive attent ion.

Advice was received by the local bodies by to-day’s mail, that from tomorrow (April Ist.) tlie rate of wages payable under Xo. 5 scheme will be reduced from 14s per day to 12s Gd for married men and 9s for single men. It Is suited that the reduction is in accordance with tile rate of pay on Government relief works. The reduced rate will become general on relief works from to.-morrow.

Arriving this week, complete new stock of men’s and hoys’ overcoats, lumber jackets, football jerseys, .'all wool shirts, all wool underwear, Parisian ties. Borsalino. .John B. Stetson and Joseph Wilson’s fur felt hats. Try .Joseph Wilson’s fur felt, hats. Try our cash prices for your winter requirements— W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

“You went into the hotel to get it drink?” inquired the Magistrate of a defendant in the Xapier Police Court “Yes.” “And you knew that you were breaking tlie law?” “Yes, ] gave it a go.” “Well it appears to have been a wrong ‘go’ this time, but I’m glad to see that you have come here and told the truth,” remarked the Magistrate, who tempered justice with merey accordingly.

Tlie death occurred yesterday at the Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch, of Sister Mary Carmel, who until "December last was a member of the community of he Groymouth Convent of Morey. The late Sister M. Carmel, whose death followed upon an operation, had been stationed in Groymouth for five years. Her removal to Christchurch at the end of last year was due to failing health.

Practically all buildings which, though damaged by the earthquake, escaped the fire, hnvo in some measure beep treated, either in the form of demolition or repair. Only two, the Empire Hotel and the offices of the A.M.P. at the corner of Browning street and Shakespeare road, now hear the appearance of structures which have been damaged by earth tremor. With their walls shattered and their roofs and ceilings hanging loose, exposing the interior of rooms they stand singu’arly grotesque among the stumps of brick and concrete wa'Ksj brokem and blackened which surround them. —Uawkes Bay “Telegraph.”

Addisons have opened up to-day Indies velour, tweed and face cloth coats, in the newest shades and styles. Call and inspect.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. are now showing the latest in Millinery, Frocks, Coats and Jumper Blouses, for the Eastei holidays at prices that will he within the reach of all. Early inspection is cordially invited.— Advt. It will pay you to visit Schroder’s Emporium where the latest creations can he selected at most moderate prices. Not only in Millinery, Frocks. Furs, but also in Carpets, Linoleums and men's wear. Early inspection invited. Advt. Guard against colds. Keep a tiottk of NAZOL ever handy. A scientifii common sense remedy. Gives speedy relief. New double size contains 120 full doses for 2s fid.—Advt.