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Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1931, Page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club will he held to morrow night at B.SO o’clock to consider the plan and estimate for the new grandstand and appointments. The Finance Committee of the Westland County Council will meet on Monday at '7.30 o’clock to deal with the accounts for the expiring month of July. . . There’s no doubt about it—“Tan-ol” certainly cleans, shines and preserves footwear, furniture and floor-cover-ings. Use is regularly.—Advt. Our new season’s whitebait netting has arrived. Quality and mesh same as last season, but prices are lower at Bade’s. Several pieces sold already. Get your requirements now and be ready for the early season’s run.— Frank Bade, Phone 179. —Advt. Judge Ware Enamel Kettles from 2 pints to 8 pints now 'ill' stock at' the Economical Crockery* ’ Shop. Also' Judge Ware Saucepans. Call and inspect these lines to-day. P. Stephens proprietress.—Advt. Men’s fancy and plain half hose. Usual price 4s 6d. Now clearing from Is to 2s lid, also men’s striped ties, usual price 4s 6d, sale price is lid to 2s lid at McKays.—Advt. See Addisons’ window display for real snips in winter coats, fashionable tweed and face cloths with handsome fur collar and cuffs. All new stock. Call'to-day .—Advt.

Whitebait netting from Is lid yd just opened at Addisors.—Advt.

A meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey Club will be held at Mr J. Staple oil’s tlikThursday evening at 7 o’clock. Business important.—Advt.

In connection with the annual Hospital Bull the ladies of the collecting sub-committee are busily engaged malting a canvass for .subscriptions or othei assistance in aid of the annual repast, and reports so far to hand state tilresponse has been very satisfactory in spite of the hard times prevailing.

The annual meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place tonight at the County Chambers at , .30 o’clock. The business includes the reception of the annual balance sheet, and the election of officers ATI interested in the work of the League are desired to he present.

On all the great occasions in Ufe, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and gives them greatei 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. Phone 211, and discuss any “Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nalder (proprietress) .— Advt.

Addisons have a nice range of evening frocks, also tosce nets' in black and pastel shades. Robe- lengths of lace and net at greatly reduced prices, Call and inspect.-—Advt.

Yesterday afternoon when coming home from the Grey Main School, a boy named Max McGlashan, son -of Mi Len McGln.shan. while crossing TninuiStreet, was knocked down by a passing motor car, and sustained lacerations on the scalp and leg, and abrasions on the face and side. He was picked up by the driver of the cai, Mr Sparks, of Ten Mile, and taken to the surgery of Dr J. W. Mcßrearty in Cowper Street, where the head wound was stitched and the leg wound dressed, after which he was taken home.

Research work for the promotion of the whitebait industry . has been undertaken by the Government, according to Hon. : Mr Donald, who, replying to Mr Field in the House yesterday, said that the question of revised and more lestricted regulations for governing the whiteba.it fishing including the licensing of the whitebait fishers, was one which had raised considerable controversy. It was felt that the only safe basis for administrative action with a view to the conservation that fishery was thoroughly an investigation into the fishing and the establishment of the life-history of the fish. A great deal of work had been done in this direction, hut there was still more to do before the problem could he dealt with in a comprehensive way,

In n Dunedin sale of old New Zenand books the second edition of Buller’s “Birds of New Zealand’’ was sold for over £32, and a book on Antarctic botany fetched £l4, Not only is there money in books of this nature, but shrewd persons who can spot coming authors often obtain many hundreds per cent, profit on their “spec’’ within a few years. Far from age being the requisite ingredient for high prices in hooks, the opposite is very often the case. A few years ago Conrad’s novels in this first editions brought very high figures. They have slumped to-day to many pounds less. When Galsworthy’s “Forsyte Saga” was first published in the library edition it cost 7s 6d in England. In 1929 a copy was sold for £2-5. Today quite good copy may he otbnjned for £ls.

Members of the Mothers’ "Union, from branches in all parts of the West Coast, attended a festival held at Greymouth yesterday, and visitors from Christchurch were also present. The proceedings commendced with morning tea at Trinity Vicarage, followed, by corporate Communion and sermon at Holy Trinity Church, by Archdeacon Jermyn. Dinner was partaken of at Herb Moore’s rooms. An address was given in the afternoon by Mrs R. J. Hervey, of Christchurch, follewed by afternoon tea in Trinity Hall. An enjoyable musical programme was contributed to by Mrs W. Cogswell, Mrs and Miss Roach, Misses V. Millar, V. Haglund.-M. Warnes and A. Bush. The speakers were Mesdames Jermyn (Greymouth), R. Gibb (Waiho), C. L. Mountfort (Kumara), H. J. Knights (Hokitika), W. Bell (Reefton) J. W. Bloyce (Westport), a.nd Battershy (Granity). Protect yourself from coughs and colds this winter. Inhale “NAZOL” daily. Disinfects and protects the circle of; infection—the mouth nose and throat. 120 full doses for 2s 6d. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt. ~, Ppecial line of white and gold breakfast cups ai 3d each, just landed at the Economical Crockery Shop, also large size breakfast plates 4d each. Be wise and secure these bargains today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt For that irritating flatulence aftei eating, try X-AN Mixture, X-AN fresh ens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the blood and restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W. E. Williams, Chem ist. —Advt.

Mr L. George of Araliura inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Tim annual ball of the Excelsior Football Club took place in tb Su.diers’ Mali last evening and was very successful, there being a good attendance. Music was supplied by the Melody Orchestra and the floor was in first class order. The ladies committee served an excellent supper.

An attempt was made to break into the boot shop of Mr H. A. Wynn, ol 132, Opawa Road, Christchurch, on Monday evening, but owing to the efficient manner in which a powerfu burglar alarm operated, the thief was put to flight. The burglar inserted a jemmy in the door of the shop and when he applied pressure the alarm' went off waking the neighbourhood. People nearby saw a man d'sapp'’ar : rg at a fast speed and detectives are inquiring 'after the owner of an electric torch which was left behind.-

Messrs Oliver and Duff are continuing their clearing sale for one more week, and have made many additional reductions on some lines to enable the whole stock to be cleared. These values will never be beaten and should be seen when they will be fully appreciated.—Advt.

Splendid range of 54in. Tailors Tweed to be cleared at 5/6 per yard— This is very suitable for making Indies’ coats, or boyS’ suits, at Schroder and Co’s. Stock-taking Sale.—Advt.