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Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1931, Page 4

A notice in the matter of Clark Bros. Construction Coy. Ltd. (in liquidation) appears in this issue. A meeting of the Scot's Alemorial Committee- will be held this (Friday) evening in the Alanse at 7.30 to meet Air E. Ariscoinbe, architect of Wellington. The funeral of the late Air Peter Kirwan took place- yesterday afternoon and was largely attended. Requiem Alass was celebrated at 9 a.m. at St. Alary's Church by ‘Rev. Father Finerty, who also officiated at the grave side. 1 The London Daily Mail of June 27 says.—Devonshire' butter has been retailed in Newton Abbot market at 9d per lb., the lowest price for many years, being 3d cheaper than the price last October and Is 6d cheaper than ip October 1929, A meeting of tjie /Committee of the Westland Racing Cjub will be held tonight at the Club Room, Hamilton St., at 8.30 to consider the rebuilding scheme for the new grandstand itc. Any numbers of the Club, or well wishers, will be welcome to attend. Just before .knock-off time on Wednesday at the Dobson mine, Hugh Ruane, a miner, and a singlo man, aged 20 years, sustained a broken L'g, through slipping beneath a truck which ran over h s leg, He was alt-tided to by Dr Wilkinson, and was later removed to the Grey Hospital, where he is now progressing favourably. Fifty-four persons were charged before Air F, 'K. Hunt, S.AL, in the Magistrate's Court at Auckland one day last week with failing to obtain licenses for their radio receiving sets. Convictions were entered in all but two cases, the fines ranging from 10s to £l, w'-th costs in each case. The prosecutions were brought bv the Post and Telegraph Department, On all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolises our sentiments, and 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. 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 tosca nets in black and paste] shades. Rohe lengths of lace and net- at greatly reduced prices. Call and inspect. —Advt. Protect yourself from coughs ann 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. Special line of white and gold breakfast cups af 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.

Whitebait netting from Is lid yd. just opened at Addisots.— Advt. The usual fortnightly service will be held in the Kokatahi Presbyterian Church / next Sunday at 2.00 p.tii. The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary's parish on Sunday, Aug. 2nd, w;il be as follows.—Arahura 10 a.m. ; Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 7 p.m. The Freemason's Church Parade will be held at All Saints’ Church on Sunday evening next, when members of the lodges will read the lessons and assist in the service l . As has already been advertised the Kiwi Football C.ub are lidding a short night dance to-morrow night. Til f should prove a. great attraction to cap the day of sport. A meeting of the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club will he held at All Saints Hall this (Friday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp. All members are requested to be in attendance. —Advt. The drawing of the “Big Windfall’’ Art Union will take plkce in the Concert Chamber, Towh Hall, Wellington, on Saturday, commencing at 5.30 p.m. The drawing will be conducted under ths supervision of an Officer of the Department of Internal Affairs, and oi the police. Among the few people in New Zealand who possess the distinction of having lived in the reign of five British sovereigns is Mr Josiah Keys, of Balcluthn. an old and highly-r f spected resident of the South Otago district, who celebrated his one hundred find second birthday yesterday. The popular seven-a-side tournament arranged by tile Westland Sub-Union takes place to-morrow (Saturday) on Cass Square. Shrimps and bantams take the. field at 9 a.in., the games for senior and juniors commencing at 1 o’clock, and there will he a full day’s play. Admission will be one shilling, children sixpence. 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 l values will never be beaten ami should be seen when they will be fully appreciated.—Advt. Splendid range of 54in. Tailors Tweed to be cleat ed at 5/6 per yard— This is very suitable for making ladies' coats, or hoys’ suits, at Schroder and Go’s. Stock-taking Sale. —Advt. There, are 20 dozen ladies’ hose to be cleared at half price for cash at Schroders Stock-taking Sale. A number of ladies’ jerseys to b e cleared at half pr'ce.—Advt. Men’s heavy fleecy lined singlets, sually 4s lid and 3s lid, notv to clear at Is lid. McKays.—Advt. Addisons’ bargain table is a real magnet. Call and see for yourself some of’ the snips which are being replaced each day.—Advt. • ~ School children need energy! Red -Diamond Q-tis supplies abundant energy. Nourishing! Sustaining!—Advt.