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Hokitika Guardian, 1 August 1931, Page 4

Hardy stocks a-nd antirrhinum plants Is Gd dozen, pood variety rose Tmshes Is 9d each at Yarralls. —Advt.

The representative of John R. Procter Ltd., Opticians of Christchurch, will be visiting Hokitika on August 7th anti Bth and may be interviewed at Mr A. Perry’s Dental Rooms Tile brethren of Lodge "Westland Kilwinning are requested to .meet at the Lodge room on Sunday, August 2nd. at 6.30 p.m. for the purpose of attending a Church parade at All Saints’ Oluirch.—Advt. Westland County ratepayers are notified in this issue that five per cent, rebate on 1931-32 rates can be allowed only up to Monday, August 10th. Early attention to payment of the current rates is necessary to secure the benefit of the concession available for the next eight days. Tn this issue the Railway Departndvertises the issue of tickets at Holiday Excursion fares; also train alterations and additions in connection with, the Grand National Races and Trotting meeting at Christchurch, Bth to loth August, and Canterbury "Winter Show and Exhibition of Industries at Christchurch, Bth to 22nd August. () f p all the great occasions in life, in times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbolists our sentiments, and gives tlierri 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" Flora) Studio, (opposite Library), Hamilton Street, Hokitika, Phone 211, and discuss any "Floral” problem you may be pondering over.—H. Nalder (proprietress).—Advt. The total number of licenses granted during the last financial year lor the holding of raffles for works of art, as disclosed in the annual report of the Department of Internal Affairs presented in the House, was 345, nine fewer than during the preceding year. "While the great majority of the permits were for the benefit oi social organisations, a few of them were in aid "of invalids and indigent persons. Seven licenses were granted to raffles for mineral specimens, which in each case comprised alluvial gold, of a value of £4000: These raffles were in aid of funds of community objects, and the total net profit derived bv the organisations concerned wag £1b0,412. At the anual meeting of the Otago Expansion League, Mr J. \. Love held that something should he done to link up Otago with the \Yest Coast, via the Haast Pass. This road was 40 years overdue, and the time has now arrived when it should be pushed on. The unemployed could be found work on the*road with advantage. They should also'not rest till they got the road pushed through from Manapouri to Milford Sound. Mr H. M. Macknv said the people of "Wan-aka appreciated the work of the league, It was largely due to Mr P. Jit Sargood that the development of the district had been followed up by the league. Jdc did not think the people of Wakatjpu could say that they had been overlooked by the league. He felt that it was the duty of the citizens of Otago to see that communication was opened with the farmers on the "West Coast, via the Haast Pass.

A dressed sheep weight guessing competition in aid of the \\ est Coast Rughv Union's New Football Ground and Children's Piav Ground, Palmerston Street, Greymouth, is being arranged. * The prize is the latest model Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner (value £18). The sheep is a 4-tooth Border Leicester wether, and the sheep wi.l be on view at the Maori Football Match on 26th August at Greymouth. Its present live weight is lodlbs. It is to be fed on the best, until Saturday, 19th September, 1931. when it is to be killed and dressed by Mr J. S. Howscn, Farmers’ Meat Supply. Marsden Road. Your support is invited in guessing the dressed weight. Consult your butcher about the average weight. The guesses to be placed in sealed container, not later than 7.30 p.m. on 19th September, 1931, which will be opened in the presence of William Meldrum, Esq., S.M. The sheep is to be weighed by «Mr F. G. Davies, Inspector of Weights and Measures. Each guess 1/- and tickets may be obtained from Organiser, R. M. G. Smith, Milton Road, and T. P. Ryan, assistant secretary, c/o Hannan and Sedclon. Postal guesses to be sent to J. W. Bruce, Secretary* P,O. Box 15. Greymouth. and (received by noon 19th September, 1931. In the event of two or more guesses being accurate, the prize will he auctioned and the proceeds divided. Tickets are now obtainable at the various local shops.—Advt. Addisons have a nice range of evening frocks, also tosco nets in black and pastel shades. Robe lengths of lace and net- at greatly reduced prices. Call and inspect.—Advt. Protect yourself from coughs an cl 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 do«es for Is fid.—Advt. Special line of white and gold breakfast cups nf 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 after j 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. Y. r E. Williams, Chem ist.—Advt,

“Whitebait netting from Is lid yd. ■ just opened at AddLso-.s.—Advt. Messrs AV. Jeffries and Co. notify a special sale of dairy and store cattle at Kokatuhi on AVednerday, August 19th. The Public AVorks Department are inviting tenders, receivable up to Tuesday 25th. August, for the erection of No. 3 Villa for the Hokitika Mental Hospital. The Kiwi Football Club are holding a dance in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night in aid of the Club funds. Admission is moderately fixed and so a big crowd should be present. It will be a fitting wind up to the seven-a-side tourney. The Medical Superintendent of Greymouth hospital reported as follows for the month ended June 30:—Patients at beginning of month: Hospital, bo males, 44 females; Old People’s Home, 33 males, 7 females. Admitted during month : Hospital, 53 males, 42 females; Old People’s Home, 6 males, 1 femae. Discharged during month: Hospital, 57 males, 48 females; Old People’s Home, 0 males. Died during month: Hospital, 4 males, 1 female; Old People’s Home, 1 male. Remaining at end of month; Hospital, 57 males, 37 females; Old People’s Home, 32 males, 8 females. At tiie Grey Pdutry Show yesterday, Hokitika exhibitors were successful as follows i— J. J. Breesid, black breasted black red cockerel Q.K.G. 1, special and Club Cup; Partridge pullet 1; Dtickwing cock 1; Spangled cock 1, Spangled cockerel I; brown leghorn cockerel 3. AC E. Bergaminj, white leghorn pullet 3; brown leghorn cockerel 1. Desmond Breeze, any colour Hamburg hen 1 and special. AT. A (organ, O.E.G. bantam, black breasted, first each with lien cockerel and pullet. AYe regret to record the death of Air James Shannon of Dillmans, which took place at AVestland Hospital last night, somewhat suddenly, after a short illness. The deceased was a native of County Antrim, Ireland, aiid 75 years of age. He had been about -*0 years in New Zealand and was a wellknown minor at Dillmans for many years. His wife died some five years ago. Deceased leaves a family of one daughter (Airs T. Blnckadder of Reefton') and two sons (John and James) both well-known residents of Hokit’kn. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon.

Though work is suspended on- the ATidland railway there is a completed section beyond Kawatiri towards Murchison, hut the Railway Board declines to accept It as an addition ffb the Department’s system. Air Black (Atotueka) elicited this point as a result of a question whether tiie decision of the Government Railways Board to close the locomotive depot at Glehliope and discontinue the service to lvawatiri means that the Public AVorks Departpinout will not now hand over the section Kawatiri-Gowan to the board as an operating section of railway. The Afinister of Public AVorks replied that he is still prepared to hand over the Kawatiri-Gowan section, but the Railways Board declines, in view of its decision to discontinue the service to Kawatri. The former arrangement for the carriage of goods at railway rates from the terminus of the Glenhope line to Murchison is being continued under contract.

Entries in the principal sections at the Addington Market on Wednesday were large. This is usually the case in the sale before the Grand National double market, and the heavy offerings of fat sheep and fat catte were not unexpected. The fat sheen entry was or exceptionally high quality and there were a large number of outstanding good lines. The sale was steady throughout with values a little easier than those ruling at the previous sale. Very heavy ewes we v e back slightly moire than were other sections, but all over, the sale was satisfactory. Fat cattle were yarded in substantially large numbers, and met a slacker sale from the outset. A large proportion of the entry was made up of North Island steers, which sold reasonably well. Values were back a good £1 a head for all classes. The vealers offered were of very mixed quality, but last week’s rates were paid foT anything good. The fat pig entry was not as large- r.s was expected. Last week’s rates were maintained. 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 whol° 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 he cleared at 5/6 per yard— This is very suitable for making ladies' coats, or boys’ suits, at Schroder and Go’s. Stock-taking Sale. —Advt. There are 20 dozen ladies’ hose to he cleared at half price for cash at Schroders Stock-taking - Sale. A number of ladies’ jerseys to be cleared at half pr'ce.—Advt. Men’s heavy fleecy lined singlets, sually 4s lid and 3s lid, now to clear at Is lid. McKays.—Advt. There’s a bright, lasting shine in every drop of “Tan-ol,” Cleans and polishes footwear, furniture, floor coverings, and fabric or dueo-finished car bodies.—Advt School children need energy ! Red Diamond O-tis supplies abundant energy. Nourishing 1 Sustaining!—Advt.

'J’he entries for A Ton day’s fat stock sale at Arahuru on Alonday appear in tliis issue. Floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bou- ; quets, posies, made from choicest fresh’ flowers at Yarralls at shortest notice.— Advt. The Committee of the Scots Alemorial Church met Afr E. Anscombe, architect, of AYellington, last evening and discussed the best types of earTTifiuake proof buildings and after considerable discussion the meeting adjourned until Friday night the 7th. August for a fuller meeting. The attention of the Alinister of Health having been called to a Christchurch statement that storekeepers and others are in the habit of handing to customers bread wrapped up in newspaper, which the Aledical Officer of Health says is a breach of the regulations, the Alini-ter has fh formed Air H. Holland that the regulations presumably referred to by the Aledical Officer of Health reads: “No person: shall sell any food so packed that ife shall come into contact with paper or other material that is not clean.” “In reading the statement referred to the Aledical Officer of Health is report- & cd as speaking of old newspapers,” adds the Hon. A. J. Stallworthy, “Printed, but unused newspaper is not , lihclcall: There appears to be no necessity 10 aWßlld or withdraw the regulation.” A daring hurglaitV was committed just before 7 o’clock last e\entHgr when a large plate glass window in the shop of Alessrs Duncan McLean, Ltd.., ironmongers, Mnckay Street, Grey mouth, on the side of tile shop at the main entrance facing up Mackay Street was badly shattered, and various articles in the window, including wristlet watches, pocket watches, a small travelling clock, and a powerful electric torch of a total value of about £2O were stolen. The burglar either put his foot through the heavy plate’ glass window (which is the most likely) or used a heavy solid missile, as at the bottom of the window, just above the sill, there was a round aperture which was greatly shattered, and was the cause of the breaking of the glass in the shape of a semi-circle. So far as is known, the noise of the window be- j ing shattered was not heard, so far no arrest has been made in connection with the burglary. The plate glass window is valued at about £2O. There is so far. no clue to the identity of the burglar.