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Hokitika Guardian, 29 May 1931, Page 4

Ynfrails for floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies from choicest lloweis at shortest, notice. —Aclvt. The Canterbury Education Board notify that owing to several householders districts having failed to elect school committees, a fresh meeting is cal It'd to lie held in those places on Monday, loth. .1 ntte, The gas cooking demonstrations under the direction of Mrs G. Heinz will commence at the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday afternoon next at 2.30 o’clock and continue fortnightly thereafter. No doubt these instructive gatherings will be appreciated a.s much as usual by those interested in gas cooking. Acceptances for the first day’s events at the King’s Birthday race meeting at Grey mouth, close with Mr Fogarty at Grey mouth, at noon on Monday. With the good string of nominations, there should be interesting fields throughout the meeting, which will be held at the Onto to course on Wednesday and Saturday or next week, On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy rj bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by moans 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 he pondering over H. Nalder (proprietress).—Aclvt. Lovers of the light fantastic will !>e pleased to glean particulars of the grand fashionable race ball to he held at Greymouth on June oth., on the eve of the second day’s race meeting by the combined Clubs of Westland ancl 'Greymouth. The gathering from all accounts will be very largely attended. A moderate admission tariff has been fixed, and the best hall in Greymouth secured for the event. The leading local orchestra will supply the music, and no doubt a substantial attendance will be attracted from this end of the district for the function. Dinner plates, breakfast plates, bread and butter plates, coupe plates, prices 4d, 6d, 7d, 8d each. Inspect these, to-day at the Economical Crockery Shop, Also ask to see our splendid assortment of kitchen ware. It will interest you. P. Stephens, Proprietress. —Advt. Miss Rita Morgan has done ex cellently at the Christchurch Competitions, and her frie»d s must b« very pleased with the outstanding success. In addition to appropriating several prize R in test competitions, Miss Morgan attained the high honour of being second in the scholarship award, and was also the rmmer-up for the championship. These high positions in such keen competition in the metropolitan centre G very creditable indeed, ancl the young lady deserves all j the hearty congratulations she is re- [ ceiving. Last night Miss Morgan sang. “One Night in May” at the first demonstration concert, and was broad- ! pasted, being heard here by many. ■ The young lady will he included both to-night to-morrow night in tlm I programme to he broadcasted, and no I doubt many will take the opportunity lof listening in. Miss Morgan will be sure of a cordial welcome on her re- ! turn home shortly.

M'-s I!. T. Webb und family insert a notice of thank,s in this issue.

An ideal water proof cape for golfers. light and easily carried, 7s 6:1 each at Varrall’s. Revel] Street.—Advt.

An assembly dance in the Public Had, Kanie.ri. starts to-morrow (Saturday) niglit, and continues every .SatiM’da v. —Advt.

The order of .Masses and devotions in .St. .Mary’s Parish on Sunday, May 31st will he as follows: koKatahi 10 a.m., Kanieri 8.30 a.m.. Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Just to liaml new stock of dent’s Motor dloves. Inspection invited. \Y. H. vStopfortli.— Advt.

Sergfc. H. Fryer, who has been in charge of the Police Station at Reelton for some years, has received notice of ms transfer to Core, for which place he leaves shortly. He will lie succeeded bv Sergt. Murray, of Addington.

Ladies’ and girl’s fleecy and ramsay wool bloomers—all shades—to clear at Is lid pair. McKays.—Advt.

T n the suit in the Warden's Court called yesterday amt which was adjourned for four weeks, on the application of the plaintiff, (Mr Klcock) the costs were allowed to the defendant amounting to witness 255, counsel (Mr Murdoch) £1 Is.

For the winter months the Presbyterian week night services at Kokntlthi will be replaced by an extra Sunday afternoon service l . In consequence there will he no service in that church next Monday night, but will he held on Sunday week to take its place.

Mr M. Keenan. County Chairman, with the members of the Southern Riding, are visiting the Inter-Wan-ganui district to-day. to examine the position in regard to the inroads of the Little Wanganui river. The settlers primarily interested. Messrs McIntosh. M inch an and Wall, have been invited also to be present and discuss the position on the spot, with a view to united action to cope with the threatening danger.

AH new ladies’ winter hosiery and gloves now showing at McKays. Also a new line of Kayser pure silk hose at 6s lid pair.—Advt.

It is many years since the notification of infectious diseases has reached so low a level as that of April, accordincr to a reoort by the Public Health Committee to Wednesday’s meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital Board. The decrease was particularly noticeable in scarlet fever cases. The total number of notifications was 43, including four of scarlet fever. During .April 32 patients were treated at the Infectious Disoase s Hospital, and the number remaining on April 30th. was 12—-the lowest for a great many years. Winter weight underwear in great variety. Our cash prices will appeal to you, W. H. Stoplorth,—Advt, At the recent successful winter show at Harjhnri Mr J. J. Mclntosh made a display for exhibition only of vegetables grown on hi s farm at Little Wanganui, The Secretary of the Show has now written to Mr (Mclntosh, extending hearty thanks for the fine display of vegetables, and also the gift of same to the sale of produce for the benefit iof the Show. The letter concludes with the hope that Mr Mclntosh will be a competing exhibitor at next Show in a year’s time. Mr Mclntosh although having only a small area of ground under cultivation as a vegetable garden, produces a considerable quantity of vegetables which are finding a ready sale iff the district. Black Italian shirts usual price ffs lid. Clearing cash price 4s lid. A\. H. Stopforth.—Advt. The 10 per cent cut is still unpopular; hut the 15 per cent cut that Addisons are offering from to-day on all winter millinery is a popular move. So call early and secure a bargain.— Advt Jugt the size you want in mixing bowls .at the "vEcononii'Ciall Crockery Shop. All sizes from 6d to 4s lid each. Worth inspection. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.