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Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1931, Page 4

Tli- Public Works Department arc inviting tenders for tlie construction ■of tbo road approach to Waitangi-taona bridge near Mataimii. Just landed one hundred pairs ol boys’ navy shorts, wonderful value, all sizes. W. H. Stopforth.—Aclvt. The annual Plunket Ball is to he held in the Soldiers’ Hall on \\ ednesday, May 20th, for which very complete arrangements are being made. The first half of the programme will include old time dances so that all tastes will be catered for. Tbe ‘‘Roscot” motor cycling outfit is smart in appearance, unconditionally guaranteed, and is suitable foi nil weathers. Inspection invited. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Special prices now offering in blankets, eiderdowns, etc. at McKays. Sec window display.—Advt.

During the week tin* local bodies bad a number of men at various wcrKs under No. 5 Scheme, and the works continue again next week. All eligibh are being placed at various jobs.

For suporjor quality winter weight pyjamas, lowest (-ash prices. See them. \Y. 11. Stopforth.—-Advt.

The death took plate on Thursday evening of Mr \Y. Solomaii, an old aid highly esteemed resident of Westport. He was 86 years of age and had lived in New Zealand for 56 year-. His native place was Penzance, Cornwall. He was in the railway service, retiring a good many years ago on superannuation. Deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters.

Mrs Hatton, wife of .Mr Hatton, overseer on the Railway work s at Blackwaler, Duller Gorge, met with a painful accident on Thursday through a kettle of boiling water slipping off the stove and severely scalding the back of her legs. A doctor was quickly o’i the scene and attended to the injuries, but it is expected that it will be some weeks before Mrs Hatton is able to get about again.

The death took place at the Grey Hospital yesterday morning of Mr Albert Edward Broadliead, aged 63 years. He was a native of Lambton, New South Wales, and worked as a miner in that district, and later in New Zealand. He bad suffered for a considerable time from miner’s phthisis. He leaves two -i-ters CMrs P. Jarvis and Mrs S. Ward) and one brother (Mr George Broadliead) jn New Zealand, and three brothers and one sister in Australia,

“Tilburyiiess Light ,abeam” is an entry which has appeared in the logbooks of thousand- and thousands of ships using the Port of London. Soon such entry will cease to appear anywhere, for in the middle of May, Til buryness Light is to he discontinued. The lighthouse is a red iron circular tower, situated umie slight distance west of the Tilbury Cargo Jetty. Tt is at a height of 3*l feet about high water. With the disappearance of Til. buryness Light, the number of shore lighthouses in the Port of London is reduced irom ten to nine.

Thq Oomepiiitions .are proving as popular as ev'er with good attendances at nil sessions. There is a capital session this afternoon and it nay exl ’lid to the evening. The Idancing section is to lie concluded on Monday as some of the competitors will be contesting at Christchurch on Wednesday. At 10 a.m. on Monday there will be a dancing session at tile Princess Theatre. while at All Saints’ Hail there will lm three sessions, 10 a.m,. 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. The* demonstration concerts will take place at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, and the box plan is now open at McIntosh’s. The judge returns to Christchurch on Thursday.

Men! Our rang. 2 of lumber jackets Will appeal to you. Special cash prices, combined with quality and do signs mnice our values outstanding. W ‘.V. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Professor Percival who is directing the research scheme undertaken by the New Zealand Fresh Water Research Committee, sponsored by the New Zealan-l Association of Acclimatisation Societies will visit Hokitika next week in company with Air D. E. Hobbs, Ho*'!. Secretary. It is proposed to give a public Lecture illustrated by lantern slides, and this is brine- arranged for liv Dr Teichelmann in the Town Hall for next Tuesday night at 7.30 o’clock Professor Percival is desirous of meeting all interested in fish culture and discussing any points of interest and dealing with local conditions. The admission to the lecture, which will be under the ausoines of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will be free.

Kokatalii Gun Club will hold a clay bird match at Kokatalii on Sunday May lOt'h. Second annual competition for Isaac Brown Memorial Cup. 12 birds handicap. Nomination os, birds 2s extra. Competitors in this event must be members of this Kokatalii Gun Club and be residents of the Kokatahi-Koiterangi district, other sweepstakes to follow, ladies’ trophies as usual. Shooting to start at 1.30 sharp.—Advt.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a n d gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which you can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phone 211, a»d discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

A select variety of ladies’ coats, frocks and costumes can now be procured at Schroder and Co. where lumber jackets are in galore for ladies men and boys. Phone 121 S. Price al ways moderate. —Advt.

Just opened up at the Economical Crockery Shop, special line of pocket torches complete with batteries 3/each, also 2 cell batteries 1/- each. Cal! and inspect these great values. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

The Returning Officer for the Borough of Ross (Air A. A\ . Peebles) announces jo this issue tbe official result of the election of .Mayor and nine Councillors for tile Borough of Ross.

For superior quality boys’ worsted suits our cash prices defy competition. W. 1-1. Stovmirth.- Advt.

On Alondiiy the Competitions will be conti”ueti with lour lull sessions.

The dancing section will be finished ■iff in the Princess Theatre in tbe forenoon, but three sessions will be neld in All Saints’ Hall. AY eli-diver-im d programmes are set down lor all sessions.

The ('loculionary judge at the Competitions, Air R. Byron Brown of Wellington, has conscted very kindly to give a Kliakesperean recital at the Demonstration Concert at tbe Princegs Theatre on AA’ednesday night, 'ibis should prove an exceptional treat. Air Byron Brown being a well known lover of Slinkesueare.

The Governor-General (says an Auckland press wire) lias received rum Air Hint Baker, of Almondsbury, Gloucestershire, Erurla.ml. son AT'e I ’- ael Baker, was killed at the Alasonic Hotel, Napier, by the earthquake on February 3, a cheque for ICO "ns. as a contribution to the Earthquake Relief Fund in token of gratitude and appreciation for all the trouble that was taken to find his son.

The Westland Competitions entered on its third day to-day, and the attendance indicates the festival is as popular as ever, Although there is not ft'ay night session seb:doled for Uns evening, it is probable (as was announced last night) that the after-

>-ocn session will extend into the evening, when several Greymouth com•lciitois arc expected to be present. The afternoon programme to-day is very good, an | it will be completed to-night, starting at 7.30 o’clock.

Air Byron Brown, who is one of the foremost litoratcurs of the Dominion lias chosen for his topic on Sunday evening at the Alctliodi>t Church, a subject upon which ho may rightly he considered an expert whilst his well known elocutionary powers will give assurance of sustained selections. Airs Arnold Perry hits also promised assistance in a vocal item. The service will he concluded in time for those present to also attend the Organ Recital in the All Saints’ Church.

You will he surprised at the value we are offering in hearth rugs. All new designs at new prices. Also opened brown and green all serge tapestry, linen tickings.—Addison’s, phone S 3. Advt.

Those requiring renewals of them motor drivers’ licenses in the AYestlnnd County, including also the Boroughs of Hokitika and Ross may now obtain application forms at the County Office, or the Post Offices at Arnliura, Ivanieri, Kokatahi, Kciternngi, Woodstock. Ross. Minin. Hariic ■

Wnitnlm, Matainui, Vvailio Gorge, ami Welieka. These with the necessary fee of o/- require to he sent to the County Office, reform'”" ol«r> the piring license. Applicants for new licenses, as also drivers of public motor cars must send in a medical certificate on the prescribed form, while the drivers of public "firs mu pi a certificate of character attached to their application.

When it was learned early in the year that the survey party of the Public Works Department, engaged in plotting out the route of the road which would eventually connect Otago with South Westland, via the Haast Pass had been recalled, alarm was expressed bv the Otago Expansion League lest this might foreshadow a cessation of work on that important highway. Representations were made to the Minister of Public Works on the subject, and an assurance came from him that the party had been recalled for urgent work elsewhere in the Otago province. Nows has now been communicated to the secretary of the League (AD W. TL Steelel from the Hon. W. B. Taverner, that its special duties being completed, the party lias resumed work on the Haast survey.

Addisons have just opened to-day, Stockinette, 54 inches wide at (Is 9d per yard, suitable for ladies’ and children’s wear.—Advt.

See our attractive display of fern bowls, crystal vases, and fruit bowls. See these to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

WffODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Sturdy, virile people, must have proper digestion.,lf you haven’t, take X-AN Mixture three times daily. X-A.N speedily clears up all traces of indigestion. W. E. Williams, Chem. i«t.—Advt.

Nerv shipments! Fancy coir mats, from G/6 to 10/6, outside door mats, plain and fancy 3/3 to 7/6, fancy coir matting 27in. wide 2/11, 36 inches 4/6. 45 inches, plain, 5/6 per yard at Frank Cade’s.—Advt.

Astounding increase in egg production after feeding hens on Wadham’s poultry Spice. All Grocers and Stores. —Advt.

Wonderful values are now offering in evening dress silks and evening frocks at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The entries for the fat stock sale at Araliura on .Monday appear in this issue.

Don’t miss this—The Hokitika Junior Pigeon Club are holding their annual show in the Horticultural Hal! to-day. Advt.

Advjee his just been received that the Kokatahi Dairy Coy. lias won tne Silver Cep presented bv the South

Island Dairy Assn, for the highest average grade in the South Island.

A football match Kokatahi v. Koit rangi will be played on the Kokatahi Football ground this a Horn non. The .game will Be preceded by a fancy dress hockey match. Dance ii tlva evening. E. Almris Secretary.—Advt.

An s’cropland with Captain AlcGreFnr of Wigram Aerodrome, who has been making flights on the West Coast during tlv> past few weeks, circled the town this morning after If) o’clock and then landed on the sea beach at' the rear of the Dunedin Tfot-M A large crowd soon gathered to obtain a do s er view of the machine, in which much interest was shown, the younger people taking a special interest.

The death took place at Westland Hospital this morning, of Air Thomas Joseph Webb of Kanieri, and formerly of South Hokitika. Deceased only entered the institution yesterday. He was 53 years of age and leaves a widow and family, two daughters (Airs a. Laughton, and Alias Rachel Webb) and two sons (William and Thomas). The funeral .will probably take place on Monday afternoon,

An accident happened on Rimu Hill last evening. When a motor lorry owned by Air L. Gooch of Hokitika was* coming down something went wrong with the brakes and the lorry came down very fast) and when opposite Keenan’s Hotel swung round ana turned into a ditch and stopped. The driver. Bell, an/1 his si. ter who were in the lorry were thrown out, the latter receiving a wound in the head that required stitching, but the driver was not injured to any extent. The lorry received damage to the extent of some £ls. ■lt was towed into town this morning. , :■

At the Kumai-a Courthouse yesterday. before Air A. B. Spiers, J.P., Sarah Pierson, a. married woman, was charged that, on or about May 3, 1931, at.' Greymouth, well knowing the contents did cause George Clark, . Chit f Postmaster at Greymouth, to receive, a note in writing threatening to burn u building, to wit the Kumara Post Office, unless a certain suggestion was acceded to. At the request of Detec-tive-Sergeant Holmes, who represented the police, accused was remanded to fivnear at Gcpyrnrv’th nn Afen’dny, Alb v 18th. Bail, which, was dorthcoming, was fixed at self £SO and two sureties of £SO each.

For smart school wear, see Addison’s window display. Uniforms, cardigans,, blouses, jumpers and suitMj all at reasonable prices.—Advt.

If you want tlie best quality vinegar 4.;# money can buy, you should always fltipulate Sharland’s Vinegar Pure, piquant. strong, fn Kotik? or hidfe.—-Advt.

See Addison’s for a very interesting window featuring bridal and evening wear. The artistic bridal bouquets were kindlv supplied by Heartsease Studio.—Advt.