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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1931, Page 4

Yar rail's supply “everything for the garden.”—Advt.

Addisons’ bargain table is a real magnet. Call and see for yourself some of the snips which are being replaced each day.—Advt.

The first of the season’s new potatoes have reached the Auckland city markets, the few sacks offered being quickly sold at about 3d to 4d a lb. The season proper will start about September or October.

Illustrating the force of the gale at Wellington between noon and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, a pigeon Hying in th. vicinity of the Grand Opera house war. swept against the windscreen of a motor delivery van with such force that it k.ihd the bird and smashed the glass sciven completely.

Ten pounds in cash and a .number of accounts books were inside a safe which was stolen from a small office at Pearson's coke yard, 77 Palsgrave St. Christchurch, on Thursday night. An unsuccessful attempt , was made to remove a larger safe which contained many crossed cheques. The double gates ill the yard leading to the office were broken and the office door, whih was seem el v padlocked, was burst open.

There is nothing so cosy atnl warm as the down quilts that Addisons are offering just now. These are at speeiallv reduced pi ices, and should command readv sales. —Advt,

Choicest fresh cut flowers, chrysanthemums, narcissis, daisies, violets, obtainable ovorv day at Yairall’s.— Advt,

Owing to count r attraitons Ill's week the monthly meeting of the Westhind Acekmat.sai.oii docaty lias be :i por.pon.il to n.xt i-.lottday e-.en.ng.

The' gas cooking demonstration will be continued at the Soldiers’ Ball at 2.50 o clock to-morrow aLurnoon when ! .Urs lltin/, will prepare the following menu:—Beef roll, walnut waftrs, tea buns, crumpets, waffles and scones.

The Kiwi Football Flub are holding their annual ball on Wednesday July Bth. Arrangements are being made for a sure.ssful function and so a good liiuhl’s dancing should not be missed. The music is by the. Ross Orchestra and tlv.- latest ill dance music will be featured .

While riding a motor-cycle in Tutanekai street, Rotorua, Mr B. ITarviy sustained painful -injuries in an unusual manner. A ki e, wh ch widen ly had been flown by some children, had descended and entangl d its string in trees oil each side of the street, ill ■ string stretching across the roadway.

Vlr Harvey approached on his cycle, but did licit s3u tile string across IT'S course, and rode inti) it. Ibe str.ng caught hint oil tile mouthy -i Iv-fi ii-t- in B a nasty eiit across liis bice from ear to eai'j ficcessitating medical attention.

On all the great occasions in life, in times of jo.y, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy eg bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, ami gives them greater expression, more gracefully and acceptably, than by means of some beautiful and appropriate, gift or floral tribute, which vou can procure, at most reasonable cash prices, from the “Heartsease”, Floral Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika. Phono 211, and discuss any “Flora!” problem you may ho pondering over H. Nakler (proprietress).— Advt.

The death took place last even tig at the residence of ’Mrs Walton, lu;,lorville, of Dorinda <Scoble, a wellknown and highly esteemed resident of the Brunner district, at the age of 82 years. Tilt deceased, whose husband predeceased her many years ago, had been a resident of Taylorville for the past 45 years. She is survived by two daughters, Airs J. McLeod, Park Hotel, Greyniouth. and Mrs E. Daiulo, Brunner. Her only son was k 11cd in the Brunner Mine Disaster in 1836.

If you want entertainment come along to St. Mary’s Club Rooms tomorrow night and hear the inter-club debate when St. Mary’s v. St. Columba for the Stuart Cup. The topic is “That the introduction of machinery is not beneficial to mankind. ’ aiid as it is an interesting oiie, plenty of matter should he brought up for discussitin. In addition a capital musical program! lie will lie presented which-" Vrfil include solos, duets a lid elocutionary items. There will also ho a supper imd dance to follow and for the small charge of a silver coin there should

Mr John James Al'Saveney, a married man, aged forty-six years, died in the Kaikoura Hospital on Friday. Air M’Saveliev left Kaikoura on the previous Saturday for hi's home at Hapuku, six miles away. He was found at 4.50 p.m., by Air Bert \axley, on the south side of the Swan Creek bridge, two miles and a half from Kaikoura, in an unconscious state. He had apparently been badly drag-gal by his horse for n considerable distance. ‘He was taken to the hospital and never rega lied consciousness. Deceased was a brother of Air IV. McSavtnev of Three Mile.

The Westland County Council will be putting in hand this we.'k the expenditure of the grants available Tor the Kurnara Juiictjon-Ivaptea road. The total amount available is £llsO, and the proposals for the work are now approved. The expenditure will be ih’eflv nntall’.ng, and it is hoped to metal about ICO chains with additional work of re-conditvo'.iing and drainage, and cleaning open crossings. The work is to be carried out by day labour, for which more than is required Is offering. Horses and drays well -be required for the carting of the metal which is not too handy for expeditious spreading. It, is hoped to start the work about Wednesday.

Following on the retirement at tin icnd of this month of Air G. I’. Newton from the position of Under-Secretary of Internal Affairs, it has been decided to appoint Mr P. J. Ivelhher, who for some time has occupied the position of Assistant Under-Secretarv of the department, to the post, Air Kelleher will commence his new duties on July 1. Air Ivelhher was promoted to chief clerk, Department of Internal Affairs, in February, 1913. When the Government in September, 1918, decided to institute totalisator inspection, Mr Kelleher was appointed chief inspector, in which position he did some good work in bring ng into vogue'the new system. In July W'B, he succeeded Mr Newton as Assistant Under-Secretary of Internal Affairs.

Cleanse vour Bowels naturally by pn ting Yeaston Tablets. Non-habit forming. W. E. Williams, Chemist— Advt.

Science says that the surest way to relieve coughs and colds is to disinfect the circle r f intention— the passages of the nose and throat. Inhale “Nazol” —disinfects these nasal and brotichical passages and soothes the in11amed membranes. 1-0 doses for ‘2s fid in the new double size.—Adrt

Rest quality white Turkish towels, usual price 8s 0.1 ; to 7s Od pair. Rale price 2s and 5a pair at McKays—Advt.

A warning is issued by the Ross ]Jo rough Council against wandering dock on Ross Alunicipal Reserve No. 210 near Fergusons.

Good quality velveteens 22in. wide, usual price Os lid yard. Sale pi Is yard. Shades, navy, brown and grey. A 1 cK ays.—A dv c.

A mooting of the Ivokatahi-Ivoito-rangi group of the W est Coast Herd Testing Association will be held in the Public Hall, Koiterangi to-morrow, Tuesday, at 8 p.m.

The Postmaster (01 r R. Cox) advises —Commencing on Aloud.;v the 6th July, the Telegraph attendance at Hokitika will be cur tail. d. The hours to be observed will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A polish of all-round excellence — “Tan-ol.” Cleans, polishes and preserves floor-coverings, footwear, and furniture. Gives excellent results when used on Cubic or dueo-fin;shed car bodies, dry it!—Advt.

Economy is to-day’s watchword Use “-Mmol” for coughs and colds this winter—a quick, efficient remedy. The new double sine bottle contains 120 full doses for 2s (id. Smaller size, 60 dosesj for Is 6(l,—Advt.

Now that we ai'e lit mid-winter you will require a warm coat, blankets, nigs, lint, beret, beret and scarf, two, tlirUe or foitr piece costume, these aft all to be heavily reduced a t Schroder’s mid-winter sale now on, It will pay you to call early,—Advt.