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Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1931, Page 4

Mails which left Auckland on 7th. April, per Aorangi via Vancouver, nr' rived in London on 7th. May.

Prize money in connection with the late- Chrysathemuin Show can now he obtained from the Secretary, Mr A W. Varrall, Revell Street.

Mr J. Shivas wishes to advise hjs Ivokat-ahi-Koiteraugi customers 'Chat ho will during the next fortnight only deliver goods each Saturday. He will Hum deliver as usual thrice weekly,— Advt,

Tho compulsory insurance of motorists as at present framed was discussed by the Dominion Executive or the New Zealand Farmers’ Union in Wellington on Wednesday evening, when the suggestion was made that the cover was not comprehensive enough to warrant a premium ol El. It was decided to ask the Government to set out the exact nature of tin 1 cover with a view to ascertaining the legal position.

The little vessel which arrived at Bluff from the South Cape Islands last- week brought 40,000 new season’s mutton birds. The weather, while the vessel was at the Islands, is described as being the worst experienced for years and considerable difficulty was met with in shipping the consignment at the variou s landings. The birds are reported as; being plentiful and in the host of condition. The health of all on the Islands called at was good, and it was anticipated that the season would conclude about 25th. May.

■ In connection with the Unemployment Act, a section of the Act states that every person shall he guilty of an offence, and he liable to a fine not exceeding £2O, who, after December 1, 1930: (1) Employs in his service, or continues in snob employment for more Ilian seven days, any man who, being required to ho registered under the Act, is not registered. (2) Without authority of the Board employs in his service or continues to employ for more than seven days, any man who is in arrears for mope than one mont.li in his payment of an instalment of the unemployment levy,

There is a capital programme set down for to-night at All Saints’ Hall to wind up the Competitions proper. The fare to bo provided is worthy of a bumper attendance. Admission is 2 S front seats, Is hack seats. To-mor-row night at the Princess Theatre tho first demonstration concert will take place, and a very fine programme will bo presented, heightened in public interest by a special recital by Mr Byron Brown. The second demonstration concert to conclude the festival takes place 011 Thursday night. Again some of the special gem* of tlie Competitions will ho heard, and from the booking now taking place two large attendances is assured.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, a»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, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nnlder (proprietress).—Advt.

At the .Magistrate's Court at (iro.vinoutli yesterday, two charges were laid against John Bullock: (1) That, on April 10, at North Beach, he assaulted Robert Thomas Roper, ranger for the Cobden Town Hoard; (’2) that he rescued a horse, seized for the purpose of being impounded. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and was represented by Mr W. J. Joyce. After hearing eve denee Mr Meld rum S.M. said that there was a direct eonliict of evidence. Roper said that he was struck by defendant, and the latter said that Roper was pulled into the gorse by the horse when it broke away. Defendant admitted that- he jumped out of the car. and frightened the horse. It appeared to Tie clear that defendant attempted to rescue the horse, using a little force in the matter. The horse wa s not handed over hv Roper on his own accord. The assault was not very serious, kut it was Interference wit’h the ranger when he was carrying out his duty. Defendant would be fined 10s on the assault charge, and fined 10s on the second charge, with 16s Court costs and 10s 6d witnesses’ expenses.

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

Messrs K. Wall and son invito tenders in this issue for cartage of timbei and bricks to Koiterangi. Tenders must be posted for next Friday's mail.

At Westport on Saturday morning Arthur dames Roberts, charged with attempted murder, appeared before Mr W. T. Sice, J.P. and was further remanded until Mav IStli.

A meeting of the executive of the Hokitika Cycling Club will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp Ln Kellers’ Sample Rooms.—Advt.

The Hokitika Borough Council give* notice in this issue of a proposal tc change the purpose of Reserve No. 446 from a cricket ground reserve to an endowment reserve in aid cl the Hinds of the Rorough of Hokitika.

The Greymouth Collie Dog Club will bold an inaugural sheep dog trial at the Omoto racecourse on Saturday, May 16. Two events will be run, a long pull and a yarding event, for which prizes of £lO each will be given, Several entries have been received from Canterbury owners.

The roll numbers of the Greymouth .wain State School at the end of April were 296 boys and 299 girls, with an average attendance of 276.4 boys* and 276.2 girls. At Blaketown the roll numbers were 52 hoys and 40 girls while the averages wcm'o 49,4 boys and 38.3 girls,

A reminder is given of the lantern lecture at tile Town Hall to-,night commencing at ".30 o’clock in respect to fish research work, Professor P eiv rival will bo the lecturer, Dr Teichelnuum, President of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will preside. An instructive and informative address will lie given on the subject in question, in respect to which research work 1 1 ox be.m going forward in Canterbury for some time.

On the retirement of Air C. Coxall, from the captaincy of the Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade, he was met by the members of the brigade and presented with the past president’s badge of the West Coast Fire Brigades’ Association. In making the presentation Afr J. B. Auld spoke in eulogistic terms of the services of Mr Coxall to the brigade and to the town of Reefton, and wished him success and prosperity in the future. Air Coxall suitably responded.

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 always moderate.—Advt.

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 89, Advt,

Addisons have just opened to-day, Stockinette, 54 inches wide at 6s 9d per yard, suitable for Indies’ 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,

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE.

For Coughs and Colds, never fnils

Sturdy, virile people, must have proper digestion.,lf you haven’t, take X-AN Mixture three times daily. X-AN speedily clears up all traces of indigestion. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

New shipments! Fancy coir mats, from 0/6 to 10/G, outside door mats, plain and fancy 3/8 to 7/6, fancy coir matting 27in. wide 2/11, 36 inches 4/G, 45 inches, plain, 5/6 per yard at Frank Dade’s.—Advt.

Astounding increase in egg production after feeding hens on Wadham’s Poultry Spice. AH Grocers and Stores, —Advt.

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