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Hokitika Guardian, 6 August 1931, Page 4

Beautiful floral wreaths from 5s at Yarrals. These are made from choicest flowers and delivered at shortest notice.—Advt.

The monthly meeting of the "Westland Acclimatisation Society will take place to-night at 7.30 o’clock at the Conntv Chambers.

A meeting of the ladies’ committee of the Hospital Ball will he held tomorrow night (Friday) at 7 o clock at the Board Rooms. — Advt.

The West Coast Herd Testing Association advertise lantern lectures by Mr C. M. Hume, Dominion Organiser, at Harihari on August 10th and Kokatahi oil Angus t lltii.

Our better times sale, will be doii tinned during the month of August TGrm s strictly cash, W, H. Stop forth's,—-Advt,

011 all the great occasions in life, ill 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.—B. Xalcler (proprietress).:—Advt.

A shooting accident occurred at the Creymouth Drill Hall on I uesda\ evening during the progress of a competition match held by the Miniature Rifle Club. Mr Henry 'Williams, o'. Shakespeare Street, was acting as marker when a “22-long” bullet fired by a competitor, pierced a rusted portion of the iron screen, and travelled right through his leg, immediately behind the knee. After receiving medical attention, Air Williams was conveyed to his home, where lie is progressing favourably.

The sitting of the Assessment Court which commenced at Creymouth yesterday to hear objections against the recent, revaluation of properties in the Borough, was marked by an unusual development, and one which the President (Air J. G. L. Hewitt) described as unique in his experience. . Sitting with him were Messrs A) ■ C. Alirfin (Government assessor) and A. Naylor (ratepayers’ assessor). Messrs J. D. Allen and J- M. G. Johnston, valuators. were also present, as well as a number of objectors and their representatives. The unusual application was one made by Air F. A. Kitchingham to the effect that a general allowance should be made, in view of the cost of removing the original bush from sections, and bringing them into theiv present state. The application was successful, the Court deciding to allow £l2O per acre as a rough working rule, subject to exceptions in special cases.

AR-Kny’s now have a great display of remnants, flannel, tweed, rayons, prints, silks and curtains 111 all lengths. Prices from 6d.—Advt.

Special line of white and gold breakfast cups a* 3d each, just landed at the Economical Crockery Shop, also large size breakfast plates 4d each. Tie wise and secure these bargains today. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. For that irritating flatulence after 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. V/ E. ,Wilburns, Chen' ist. Advt,

Whitebait netting 80in. wide now is lid and 8s lid at McKay’s.—Advt.

The denominations of tlie unt>mpluyment emergency ‘lunge stamps, are Id, 3d, (id, Is, 2s, 6s, 10s and £l.

Men! We claim to give the host value, cut, and style in dinner suits. \Y. H. Stop to: tli’s.—Advt.

The Hockey Club’s dance takes place to-morrow evening in All Saints’ Hall and as usual the ladies are making complete arrangements. Music will be provided by the Gaiety Orchestra.

The second of the series of old time and modern dance assemblies will be held in the Soldiers Hall next Monday. Judging by the success of the previous function there should be a record attendance.

The fact that New Zealand consumed over 600,000 gallons of ice cream annually was mentioned by Mr H. Turner, president of the Wholesale Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association, at the fourth annual conference of the association in Wellington last week. Mr Turner added that the principal manufacturers represented at the conference had capital interests in the ice cream industry aggregating about £500,000. Ice cream production absorbed the output of a huge herd of cows and in order to secure milk and cream of the best quality tiie prices paid for supplies were at least 25 per cent, higher than the ruling rnte 8 for butterfat.

'“None better.” Dinner suits made to your individual measurements, delivered ten days from receipt of order— Call and be measured to-day.—W. H. Stopforth’s—Advt.

A Stewart islander, who recently visited Waituna Hay in search of ambergris, had a remarkable experience with a deer, says an exchange. His dog startled a -stag iir the hush above the beach, and in its fright it came out on. to the? beach and made straight for the sea. After safely negotiating the breakers it got into smoother water and headed out to sea in the direction of Codfish Island, with the dog following. it soon outdistanced the dog, and kept on in the direction of Codfish Island until lost sight of when more than half-way across. The distance to Codfish Island is about three miles, and there is no doubt that the deer would get across safely, as deer are strong swimmers.

A week to-day (Thursday) the annual Hospital Ball takes place in the Soldiers’ Halll. The general arrangements are now well in hand, a strong committee of ladies having been busy for some time past. The supper will be of a high quality, on the usual generous terms, while the music will lie of the best, and the floor cannot he Otherwise than in the best of order. Altogether there promises to he a record function this year, especially as the hall will be a fancy dress and masquerade one. Quite a large number of fnm-v dresses are being arranged, and there should he good competition for the prizes for the best costumes. The next evening (Friday) there will be a juvenile fancy dress ball, which is assured to be another distinct success.

“It is no wonder, to our shame he it said, the advocated of artificial birth control in England has pointed to the Dominion as a practical example of the effect of birth-prevention practices,’’ states the Roman Catholic journal “The Dfonth.” Figures from the Year Book are quoted in support of this, as follows:—“In 18SG, there were 31.73 children under one year per thousand of our population. Without taking into consideration the infant mortality improvement, the 1926 census showed the figures had fallen to 19.3-5. This represents a decline in children under one year of 39 per cent, in the twentv-one year period.”

The complimentary ball given in the Public Hall Kokatahi last evening by the staff of Kokatahi Dairy Factory Company was a great success from every point of view. The large Hall, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion was crowded to the doors, a large number of friends attending from all parts of the district. The bnII was given to commemorate the success of the Company during the season 1931, when the following awards were secured N.Z. Champion* ship (tie), South Island Cup, A. J. ATills Cup and South Island Championship. At the Waikato Show they secured one first prize, one second prize and two third prizes and at the National Show four first prizes, one second and one third prize. Reference to these successes were, made by Dir J. Fleming (Chairman of Directors) in the course of a speech during the evening, when he voiced appreciation of the splendid work of Dir J. DTcCallum (Dfanager) and his staff during the past successful year, which showed the largest output yet recorded for a season. For the hall, which proved most enjoyable, capital music was provided hv the Crough Family Orchestra, while several extras were played by the Gaiety Orchestra. The supper arrangements were on a very lavish scale and were done full justice to. The floor was in capital order and the night a beautifully fine one, with a decidedly frosty atmosphere, made dancing a pleasure, and the large crowd kept the floor full until a very late hour, the function being voted the success of the year, and reflecting every credit' on the management.

Whitebait netting from Is Ud yd. just opened at Addisons.—Advt. .Floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies, made from choicest fresh flowers at Yarralls at shortest notice.— Advt.