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Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1931, Page 4

Messrs Taylor and Gumming of tlffi City Butchery, notify special extra prime veal this week, hogget mutton and hmb all at special prices for cash.

A grand ball will he held in One Mile Hall on Friday. Afav loth in aid of Humphrey’s School Fund. Good music and supper. AV. Alills, hou secretarv.—Advt.

Air C. N. Benzoni, railways district engineer, Dunedin, will letire at the end of this month. Air H. C. Lusty, assistant district engineer at Christchurch, will replace him temporarily. Mr IT. H. Gardner, chief clerk in the Dunedin district engineer’s (department, will retire this week, and Air J. B. Boswell, -assistant goods agent, will retire on the same date.

Air J. Sliivas wishes to advise his Ivokatahi-Koiterangi customers that he will during the next tortnight only deliver goods each Saturday. He will then deliver a s usual thrice weekly.— Advt.

Six years ago on Sunday last the death occurred of the Right Hon. William reigns aiassey, IMJ., who passed away in the early evening, at tin* age of 69 years, alter a long illness. This year there was no official pilgrimage to Mr Massey’s tomb, hut hundreds of people, including several ot his colleagues, went out to Point llalswell on Sunday afternoon to pay their respect to his mommy. The vault, was open lor the occasion.

There was an increase of lour rases of infections and other nsGliablo diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health districts during the week ended noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week. The total last Week was 21 .rs follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever 7; dipthoria, 1; tuberculosis, 5; puerperal sepsis, ]; pneumonic influenza, 2; hydatids, 1 AYest Const: Dipthoria, ■ tuberculosis 2. There, were two deal Its from tuberculosis ill the (JaMtcrl.mrv district;

11 is understood tlio Timber Millers’ Co-operative Association which has been operating oil the Coast for sollie years past, will eehso operation this week, Solne of the associated Hi ill owners have withdrawn from the Association already, and the steady loss of income in the working of the organisation of late owing to the dearth of orders has forced the remaining mill-owners to pull out also. AV it Ii the control of timber prices ceasing, there is likely to he keen competition for what ever trade may he offering, some of the larger mills being closed practical’y for some time.

There will ho a well selected programme presented for to-night’s Demonstration Concert at the Princess Theatre. Several of the best sections will he represented in the items set down, and the addition of a special item by Air Byron Brown, the elocutionary judge, i.s sure to be a treat. His presentations will be drawn from Shakespeare. Seats in the circle are jn soecial demand, indicating a full house. Patrons will he advised if they have not booked, to attend early. The concert will -commence at 7.45 o’clock. The- second. Demonstration Concert with an entire change of programme will be held to-morrow night.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy. congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by mbaiis of soitle beautiful and appropriate, gift ol- floral tribute, which you can procure, at taunt 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. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

A decrease of 36 points as compared with that for the previous month, and an increase of 26.4 per cent, over that for July, 1914, is shown in the Dominion average weighted index number for the three food groups up to Alarch 15, states the April “Abstract of Statistics.” The number on Alarch 15 stood at 1352—the basis of calculation being centres during the years 1909-13, based at 1000. ’ A fall of 41 points in the groceries group is mainly accounted lor by decreases in the prices of potatoes and onions in most towns. Slight decreases in bacon prices caused a fall of 13 points in the dairy products group. Aleat prices showed a fall of 46 points on February values, retail prices being now, on the average, only 5.6 per cent, above July 1914 prices. The Alarch index figures for food, fuel and light, combined with the February indexes for all other groups (which are only assessed quarterly) result in an “all groups” index figure, 49.1 per cent, above the July 1914, level. So it now takes £l/9/10 on the average to buy what could have been bought then for £l.

At the Town Hall last evening a public lecture was given by Professor Percival, Director of Fresh AYater Research, under the auspices of the Westland Acolimatisation Soc-ietjy., There was only a moderate attendance. The lecturer gave an interesting address on the life of fresh water fish, mainly in connection with introduced trout, and pointed out the reasons why larger fish wore not noiv as plentiful as in earlier years, due in the main by the larger amount of fishing done as the result of easier access being made available to the various streams hy means of motor cars. Reference was mnue to the habits, course of spawings. and growth up to three years old, when the fisli disappeared into the deeper waters. Various interesting janteny slide’s worn thrown on a screen, kindly worked by Mr James King. The lecturer at the conclusion of his address of an hour and a quarter, was accorded a heartv vote of thanks by acclamation on the motion of .Air Bruce.

If you want Hie best quality vinegai money can buy, you should always stipulate Sharland’s Aunegar Pure, piquant, strong. In bottle or bulk.—Advt

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

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

A. Chevrolet car belonging to Mr \' n i,U> was burnt last night at Ktonov Creek on the Lake Kanieri Hoad. It was in a small motor garage shod there, and both were destroyed. It is understood the car was insured for about; Lid',).

At live o’clock yesterday morning, lire completely destroyed a three room ed house in C lifford Street, Blackball, owned by Mr Simons and occupied by Mrs S. Hill, who bad been away from

tim house since the previous morning, file couse of the outbreak is mi.viionii as there had not been a lire in the

house since mid-day on Monday. t'o thing was saved. ’I lie house was in surfd for £75 in the South British Office and the contents for £l5O in the State Insurance Office.

At the Demonstration Concert at the Princess Theatre to-night, Miss A. Bush of Oreymoutli, has kindly

consented on rcfpiest to give a special item, which will he a very acceptable addition to the programme. The programmes for to-night and to-morrow night are published in this issue, and it will he found much entertaining fare is provided, Patrons should note that OWiiig to the number of items the concerts will hegili .at f’Ho p.m. and no encores can he permitted,

The. title. •'United" was responsible for some hv-play at the public meeting in the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce rooms on Monday niglit. In his opening address, the Mayorelect (Mr D. G. Sullivan, ALP.) said that the meeting represented many different political opinions. The Minister of Labour and the speaker bad been known to differ, and sometimes the Minister bad been right. That was when Mr Smith bad agreed with Mr Sullivan. (Laughter). Now, however, they were both united. (A voice: Hear, hear, followed by laughter). Mr Sullivan hastened to add that the .Minister had put the wrong interpretation on the word, which lie would avoid in the future.

The death took place this morning early, at AVeheka of Mr James Duncan senr., the well known carpenter of Hall Street, Hokitika. The deceased was a native of Hokitika, where he had lived all his life, being well known throughout the West Coast where lie lias carried on his trade as a builder. He was working at Weheka and retired as usual last night, passing away in his sleep during the night. He had suffered from a weak heart. Deceased was 56 years of ago. His wife died on 19th February last. He leaves a grown-up family of two daughters (Mrs J. Davcrn and Mrs F . Broeae) and seven sons, (William, James, John, Phillip, Angus and Don aid (in Wellington) and Clifford).

The wedding took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, yesterday morning of Mr Edward L. Kohoe, to Miss Lena Higgins, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Higgins, Alexander Street. The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father J. Long, Mr F. Restieaux presided at the organ. The bride who entered the church on the arm of her father, was attired in a frock of beige georgette with hat and shoes to tone, and carvied a shower bouquet. The bridesmaid, Mi&s Kathleen Higgins, a sister of the bride, wore a frock of powder I,lnc georgette with a picture hat of pink and blue to tone, and also carried a shower bouquet Mr W. Gieseking was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the iesidence of the bride’s parents. Alexander Street, where the guests were received: by Mrs Higgins, who wore a frock of floral georgette add a Mack satin coat and by Mrs Molloy, a sister of the bride, wearing winecoloured georgette frock. Mr and - ,s Kehoe later left by car for the North, the bride wearing a tugger-brown tweed costume with hat and shoes to tone.

A select variety of ladies’ coats, frocks and costumes can now he 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 be surprised at the value we are offering in hearth rugs. All new designs at new prices. Also opener brown and green all serge tapestry, linen tickings.—Addison’s, phone 8. • Advt.

Addisons have just opened to-day, Stockinette, 5J inches wide at Os 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.

WOODS’ 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-AN speedily clears up all traces of indigestion. W. E. Wil'iams, Chemist.—Advt.

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

News was received at Runanga, on Monday evening that Mu S.’-m Badclelev, a former resident oi Kwinang.i, had his hand blown off at fe Kuiti that day. Mr Baddelev, who ,lon ' manages a branch of the l‘ arnuns 'trading Company at T’c Kuiti wrts in business at Runanga lor a number of years as a storekeeper.

Advice was received to-day that Mis- -i Morgan, competing at the Christchurch Competitions, last night won the mezzo-soprano test solo, ill respect to which the young lady had. been recalled. This success will be very pleasing to her friends and it is gratifying to find once again that entrants from the Coast can do so well in the wider field of competition in tli-3 larger centres. Miss Morgan compotes in several om n classes during the Christchurch festival.

News was received to-day of the* •sudden death at Christchurch of Mr Rutherford, lather ol Mrs Elsie Butin ml. The deceased who was a widower, was an elderly man in the employ of the Railways Department at Lyttelton. He has he. 2 n an occasional visitor to Hokitika, where his son., George, resided for some He was particularly interested in Horticultural work and a regular exhibitor at all Metropolitan exhibitions. Every sympathy will he felt with the relatives in their very sad and sudden bereavement.

A to fifing noise like that made b f Hus escape of steam from a high pres--sure holler awakened a number of re sidonts in Harrington street, Spreydon, Christchurch at four o’ciooK on Monday morning, when the bursting of a largo water main provided a raro spectacle. It was over an hour before the supply was turned off, am< during that time the main continously sent up two great columns of water to more than twice the height of the adjacent houses, upon the roofs and front gardens of two of which the water cascaded. No damage resulted, however, and no long after daylight a repair gang had mended the break, and filled in the large hole in the road made by the escaping streams.

Inhale "Nazol” tlie common-sense, scientific remedy. Gives prompt and permanent relief from coughs arm colds. Double size. 120 doses for 2s 6d; ordinary size, CO doses for Is 6d.—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. Call and inspect these great values. D. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt. For smart school wear, see Addison’s window display. Uniforms, cardigans, blouses, jumpers and suits, all at reasonable prices.—Advt.