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Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1931, Page 4

Yarrslls for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest flowers «t shortest notice, —Advt,

Don’t forget "Golden Key” Art Union .£'looo closes to-morrow. No cliaiice without a ticket,—Advt,

Mr Fred Turley, who was in Motueka lasf week, announced bjs intention of standing for the Motueka seat at the General Election as an Independent Labopr candidate.

Special reductions are now offered ill all men's wear at McKays,—Advt.

Qn all the great occasions in life, ip tifilPs 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 same 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>kl discuss any "Floral” problem you may he pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt.

Sharland’s Vinegar is not omy pal a table, it is pure niquant and strong. The best quality vinegar for your table. In bottle or bulk.—Advt, ■ • u

Yarraljs for Flower of Spring cabbage plants. Food sturdy varieties for early spring.—Ad v t.

Tile order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary's parish on Sunday May 21th will be as follows:—Arahura 10 a.m. ; Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.in., and 7 p.m.

For better quality winter weight pyjamas at lowest cash prices, call at \Y. H. Stopforths —Advt.

The Kumara Alcdical Association annual ball takes place in the. Memorial Hall. Kumara, on Friday. .June sth. when the usual complete arrangements for the enjoyment of patrons will he assured.

Opening of the Football Competition Kokatahi v. Kciterai.gi, (eminences' to-morrow, Saturday, at lveicavain. All intending players must be on tno ground at ') o’clock siiarp.—Advt

A lad at Gonville picked up a tin while playing, and hearing a rattle inside, decided to investigate (reports the Wanganui “Herald). He used the edge of an axe, and immediately there was a loud explosion. The boy was not serjouslv hurt, but was painfully burned about the face. The tin contained a number of railway detonators, only one of which exploded. Had the hoy used the back of the axe lie would have exploded then. all.

Members of St. Paul’s Amateur Dramatic Club are invited to attend this evening at 8 o’clock in St. Paul’s Methodist School Hall to consider new season programmes.—Advt.

We are informed that a petition is afoot in the Nelson Electorate with the object of inducing Mr G. C. Blade, Member for Motueka, to offer himself as an Independent candidate for the Nelson Seat at the General Election, The reason for this step, it js stated, is that Mr Black’s general policy and more particularly his attitude in connection with the stoppage of work on the AI icllfj nd Railway has commended him to a large body of electors.— Motueka Star.

While Seated in front of thle- fire at his father’s office on Saturday morning, Jeffrey, son of Mr and Airs M. J. Fogarty, of Greymouth was apparently overcome by the carbon-mon-oxide fumes from the glowing fire, for he fell forward, his head coming into contact with the flames. He was quick to recover, but not before his hair had been burned, and painful burns to bis forehead had been received. The lad is receiving treatment at bis borne, and is making satisfactory progress.

Men! We have a limited number of men’s suits to clear. If you want a good suit at a fine price it will pay you to inspect our range. W. H. Stopi'orths —Advt.

Counterfeit half crowns and florin s have begun to circulate in Christchurch, and two banks have already discovered bad coins. The general opinion seems to he that they are not being made in Christchurch, as the number circulating is apparently small and it is possible that they have drifted in from some other centre where they are being manufactured. The false coins are lighter in woight than genuine ones lack the proper ring, am] are a shade paler In colour, but otherwise they are a fair imitation,

“Pv korry!” remarked a Katana Maori to a “Wanganui Herald” reporter. “You missed to match of your nr'e when you did not go to Katana yesterday afternoon to ,<l:e Taranaki and Katana teams play for te Mako Shield. Talk about a clash of gladiators and •stousli. I never see anything like him. P.v korry, both sides did dish ihiim out. Te referee I think he became frightened in te out some feller get hurt, ho with twenty-five minutes to go him blow to whistle and call te game off.” “But I thought it \va s sup. posed to he a friendly match,” remarked the reporter, “Oh, friendly enough afterwards, all right,” replied the KatiuKUte,

Boy’s all wool football jerseys assorted colours. W. H. Stopforth’svAdvt

V bile there has been some newspaper suggestion that the combined race meeting at Grcymouth on June 3rd, and (Ith., was in doubt owing to an objection lodged by the Dunedin Jockey Club, it is satisfactory to know that the totalisator permits for the two days have been issued, and that the meeting will take place at the appointed time. Nominations ldr all events at both days’ racing will close on Monday evening with Mr Fogarty at, Grcymouth. The prospects fur a successful fixture are very promising, many offers uf practical support being forthcoming, Practically all West Coast owned horses are entering for the meeting.

Men' Our stock of winter coats include full range of navy blue Melton coverts, heavy cheek-back tweeds, in all the latest shades. On*, special cash prices enables you to buy a high grade overcoat for the price or a much inferior article. Inspection invited at W. H. Stopforts.—Ad.yt.

“Nazol” gives instant relief in the .most stubborn oases of coughs and colds. Keep a bottle always by you. Double size, 120 doses for 2s Gd; ordinary size, GO doses for Is Gd.. Advt.

WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE.

For Children’s Hacking Cough Don’t forget “Golden Key” Art Union £'4ooo closes to-morrow. No chance without a ticket.—Advt,

Don’t forget “Golden Key” Art Union L‘4o!;,) doses to-morrow. No chance without a ticket.—Advt.

The Municipal Band will render a, programme on Cass Square on Sunday afternoon next commencing at 2.20 p.m. Next Sunday Anglican services will he held as follows; Koiterangi Holy Gomnuinion at 10 a.m; and Kokatahi Holy Communion at 11.20 a.m.

Further supplies of boys’ and men’s lumber jackets to hand at W H. Stopforths.— Ad\ t.

A reminder is given of the auction sale to-iiioiiow afiunoon by D. Livingstone, in Duncan and Id’s, rooms, Tailored Street, of drapery, clothing.

fancy goods etc

Addisons can show you the best vulup in sheetings, pillow cottons, flannels, flannelettes and winceyettes.—• Advt.

This week’s Auckland Weekly News contains a special sporting number illustrating thrilling pictures of fighting big game fish, deer stalking, .trout fishing etc. etc. Copie s obtainable at King’s stationer.

Something now in fancy work at Addisons:—Cork mats, round and oval, also beads and thread for working same, canvas traced goods, embroidery and knitting wools, all at new prices. Advt.

The weather cleared yesterday after* noon, and tho night, was fine, with an Uii usually heavy land breeze from the north east, which at times was of a fairly violent nature. There was a heavy frost during the night and the thermometer enrne well down, The morning broke bright and clear, theday being beautiful? fine,

Mothers' We have just one hundred pair of hoy’s all wool navy shorts. These are fully lined, with belt loop, and hip pocket attached. Sizes 6 to Iff At lowest cash prices. WH. Stopforths.—Advt.

The outstanding success of Miss Rife Morgan at the Christchurch Competitions is giving her friends much gratification, and the young lady is the recipient of many congratulatory messages from here. Next week Mfss Morgan competes in the scholarship competition. To date, of six entries the young lady has secured four firsts, one third and one highly commended, and 1 has been in the fore in each effort.

Air M. E. Spiers, radio engineer., Greymouth, (designer and builder ot Grey Radio Station 3ZR) is commencing business from to-morrow in the premises lately occupied by' Mr F. Afalloch, Rovell Street.

At the Christchurch Competitions: on Wednesday the award in the National Song, mezzo. Open class. Twenty*, one entries was:—Miss Kita Morgan, (Hokitika), “Rory Darling,” and Miss; Mavis Greer (Ricearton), “Hush’d is; My Lute,” 89 points (equal) 1; Misst Annie Eneas (St, Albans), ’‘When Daisies Pled” 88 point s 3. Miss L... Boyd (Christchurch) and Mrs C. G.. Mallard (Sydenham) were highly commended. The judge said that Miss, Morgan’s interpretation was good and. that she sang with pathos. Miss. Greer’s interpretation was very goba and colourful. The section was not. a very inspired one, but there was some, very good singing on the part oi the recalled competitors. The winners; gave very good interpretations and the third performer effectively used contrast. He did not believe in making; too critical a differentiation where two competitors were so evenly matched* and had decided to give a tie for first place.

Small quantity of miners “Gofd Plush”, price 17s Gd per yard net cash. W. H. Stopforths.—Advt.