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Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1931, Page 4

Ynrralls for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest flowers at shortest notice.--Advt.

The annual meeting >of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers Association takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock to-night, when a full ip-tendance of members is invited. The Committee will meet at 7.15 to dispose of formal matters. A social hour will be held at the close of the meeting.

At a meeting of the Directors of the Hokitika Gas Coy. Ltd. on Friday forenoon, it was reported the Company had had a satisfactory year. It wits resolved to rceonniiend to the shareholders at th e aniiuai meeting on Wednesday week, that the dividend to be paid next mont.fi, fie t-ho same us laid, yea!'.

On nil. tlie 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. Rhone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress) .—Advt.

Rapid advance is now being made with tlie re-conditioning of the m.s. “Gael”. The Gardner engines are now in position on a very firm bed, and the equipment is being installed by contract by the firm of Nalder and Coy. of Nelson. A new mast is being stepped to-day, and caulking and other deck work pushed ahead. During the next fortnight the work of rehabilitation will proceed at high speed, as it is hoped to get the little boat to sea at the beginning of next month. The draught of the ship will be very .satisfactory for the working of the southern bars, and will not exceed oft. 6m. Air W. D. Nolan of Okum, who had the opportunity of inspecting the “Gael” hist week was greatly pleased at her suitability for the southern trade, which she is to enter at once.

On Saturday a deputation including the Mayor (Mr Perry). Captain McGregor, Messrs J- A. Murdoch, D. J. Evans and J, Renton, waited on Mr T C’agnev, Commissioner ol Crown Lands, in respect to the aviation landing site suggested at South Hokitika. The plan of the area was inspected, the greater part of the landing being an Agricultural Reserve, where in former times experimental plots were in use. The land is used at present for grazing stock. Captain McGregor agreed that the area would he very useful for the purpose proposed, and if available no doubt other planes from Christchurch and other parts of the Dominion would land there. It seemed to be the most economical proposal to bo undertaken within a reasonable time. At the request of the deputation. the Commissioner agreed to get into touch with the Department as to the terms on which the area would he available for the purpose proposed, Rentou thought the ground could be put in order lor an expenditure of about- £’b;o. and be believed it would soon be put to a pracI 1 irial use by visiting machines from various parts of the Dominion. Addisons have just opened up a new range of ladies’ and children’s jumpers, suits, and cardigans. Call and inspect.—Advt.

Tenders for No. 2 contract, protection work at Waitangi-taomi river bridge work. Matainui, close on June 2nd.

Tli e Trustbe s of Hokitika Savings Bank meet oil Thursday next at 2.-10 p.m.

The latest in evening frocks and bridge coat materials including tosca nets, chiffon velvets, brocaded satins etc. Now allowing at McKay*.— Advt.

A new geyser which has broken out in Waimangn Valley, on the shores of Lake Rotoinahana, continues to be active. It sends up shots between 20 feet and 30 feet at intervals of about eight minutes.

Ilie present week is the off week for the local unemployed all of whom have been working the allotted time for the past three weeks. They resume

again next week, when over fifty men will be on in the town. A large amount of -useful work is 1 being done under No. 5 scheme, and further work lias been laid off for attention, including tar-scaling.

After over five weeks of tine weather, during which period there were only light showers on two occasions for an hour of two, tile weather changed oil Sunday morning and light rain fell. It cleared in the afternoon, but rain set

in again at dark and tilei’e Wdfc B steady rain through the night, which continued this morning, The rain will he vely welcome in the country districts, whore there has been a decided shortage of water for some time,

That popular monthly magazine, “Aussie” has not fallen a victim to the bad times. With fits faith in New Zealand, it has. actually increased its expenditure to improve the magazine. More writers and artists are employed now than ever before and the magzinc is more profusely illustrated, showing clearly and positive endeavour to provide readers with greater entertainment. There are new features in the May number, beginning a permanent series, that should find widespread popularity among “Aussie” readers, and the old feature that have established the success of the magazine are retained. One feature that lias proved immediately popular is the one under the title of “Are New Zealand Writers Quotable?” The introduction of thi s feature was announced in the April number, and already it has been possible to print a number of contributed quotations and to award the prize for May. Air Victor S. Lloyd, of radio fame is now a regular contributor of amusing reminiscences and original stories to “Aussie.” Other features complete what should be a record selling issue. , Wonderful values are now offering itt evening dress silks and evening frocks at Schroder and Go.—Advt. A select variety of ladies’ coats, frocks and costumes nan 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.