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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1931, Page 4

The inter-Wanganui Dairy Coy notify suppliers that they will collect cream on and after "Thursday, August loth.

Addisons invite inspection of th ir ex elusive range of bead necklets just open cd.—Advt.

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

The order of Masses and devotions in St. Mary's Parish on Sunday, August 9thi will be as follows:—Kokatahi 10 a.m., Kanieri 8.30 a.ih. Hokitika 8 a.m. 10 ai.ln., 7 p.in.

Men 1 "We claim to give the best value, out, and style in dinner suits. W. H. StopfortlTs.—Advt.

At Tolcer’s Hall, Arahura, to-night a grand ball is being held in aid of ‘ the funds of St. Paul’s Church. Patrons are assured a good floor, good music and a home made supper, and an enjoyable outing.

A dance will he held in the Kokatahi Public Hall to morrow (Saturday) evening to entertain the Harihari footballers. A'i'nission Is 6d. E. Morris, Sec.—Advt.

The printing works' of Messrs Jordan and Co., at 233, Durham Street, Christchurch, were entered on Tuesday evening by thieves, who stole stationery to the value of £lO. 'The theft, like that at a boot factory in Antigua Street last week, was evidently carried out in a hurry, and might have been th© work of the same men The front door was forced open, and the thieves in their search for money, left everything in confusion behind them. Drawers were pulled out and their contents upset. Piles of stationery were also upset. The thieves were rewarded with very little, some stationery and an empty cash-box being all that they took.

Our better times sale, will be continued during tile month of August f fenn s strictly cash, W. H. Stopforth’e,—Advt-,

On all the great occasiono 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.

Remarking on the growing custom of persons expecting summonses not to collect their registered mail. Air C. R. Orr Walker, S.AI., at the Timaru Magistrate’s Court, related an occurrence of this nature that had not turned out as the persons concerned intended. This man, said Air Orr AValker, did not call for a registered letter. He discovered too late that it contained an intimation from the man’s mortgagor to the efFect that he was going to exercise his right under the mortgage to sell up the mortgagee’s property. As it was, through his action, the man forfeited his right to make application under the Alortgagors’ Relief Act and was a sadder and wiser man.

Addisons again strike new and appealing styles in men’s ties. The value offering is unsurpassable.—Advt.

,‘This man has shot probably the last white heron in Canterbury,” said Mr M. J. Gresson, in the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, on Wednesday, when George Wearing (Mr A. A. McLachlan) was pleading noc guilty to a charge of shooting absolutely protected game. “I am satisfied with his explanation that he did so by mistake. He says that lie saw a white bird on a bank 300 yards away, and went towards it, but when the bird rose as lie got nearer, shot at it. He was successful in' hitting his mark, but-on looking at the bird was puzzled to know what it was. He took it straight to the ranger, who, told him that the Acclimatisation Society had no option but to proceed against him for shooting an absolutely protected bird.” The Magistrate (Mr H. P. Lawry } S.M.) said that if Mr Gresson was satisfied with the explanation lie could withdraw the charge, and this was done.

Lines of interest opened at Addisons: We can show you good value in Ladies' Opera Ve-sts, Gymnasium frocks, terry towelling and towels, bedspreads and jnspe cloth suitable for bedspreads. Inspection invited.—Advt.

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

The Anglican service .at Koiterangi on Sunday next will be Evensong at 2 p.lll.

Floral tributes, wreaths, bridal bouquets, posies, made from choicest fresh flowers at Yarralls at shortest notice.— Advt.

-The Gael arrived yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock, with a full cargo from Wellington. The vessel is loading a cargo of white pine for Nelson and leaves to morrow afternoon, returning from Nelson direct for Hokitika on Monday evening.

The old time and modern dance Assembly will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall on Monday evening next. Good music will be supplied by the Black Hand Orchestra. The first assembly held a. fortnight lago was a great success and another most enjoyable evening is assured next Monday.

A new schedule of travelling allowances for offices of the Post and Telegraph Department was published in the gazette last night. The new scale rises from 12s a day for officers receiving a salary up {to £342 p' annum, to 18s a day for officers whose salaries exceed £502 10s. A schedule giving the rates of overtime payment was also published as follows :—Officers whose salaries are front £342 to £423, neW rate 3s per hour, salaries front £285 iOs to £342, new rate 2s 8d per hour, salaries from £2IG, to 265 10s new rate 2s 3d per hour, salaries from £162 to £216, new rate Is 0d per hour; salaries not exceeding £162, new rate Is 4d per hour; message boys, sevenpence.

A serious accident occurred at the No. 2 mine, Rewanui, about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, as a result of which John Smeaton, miner, a married man, esiding at Seel don Street, Runanga, was removed to the Grey Hospital, in an unconscious condition, suffering from severe head injuries. Smeaton and his mate, John Henderson, were jigging a truck of coal when the jig prop pulled out, and, falling, struck Smeaton a severe blow on the forehead. He was unconscious when pickod up and was immediately removed to the Grey Hospital. He had not regained consciousness at a late hour last night, and his condition was regarded as serious. His mate, Henderson, had one of his ears bady lacerated/necessitating the insertion of three stitches by Dr Meade, of Runanga. On Wednesday, J. Brown, a trucker, received a serious injury to his left leg through being run over by a runaway truck; R. McDonnell andC. Pattinson, miners, received back injuries, whi'e H. Scott, a. rope boy, had one of his fingers badly injured. Yesterday, in addition to the two aforementioned mishaps, a miner named E. Olsen, also of the State Mine sustained injuries to his ribs through heihg OaUgllt Under a fall of Coal.

That the Westland Raelng Club benefit ball will prove to be quite the event of the year, may bo gleaned from the enthusiasm shown at the large gathering of ladies attending the meeting held yesterday to initiate the function. A very representative committee was formed to carry arrangements suggested to finality. The supper, an elaborate one, was immediately subscribed in the room. This generosity, in addition to adding pleasure for the evening will also add materially to the funds. A lengthy _ discussion was held respecting music for the dance and its conductance. Orchestral and electric music was tendered .gratis, but it was finally decided to invite all the Orchestra's to (assist, which doubtless when considering the purpose would be freely -and geneiously given. It was considered the orchestration suggested would ensure continuity of music, with many more additional dance items than seems possible with past functions. The innovation should prove both a pleasure to dancers and the orchestras who will bo enabled to join in the festivity. Mr Parry was asked to carry the views expressed to effect and make the necessary arrangements. As the object of the Ball is to provide funds, and. is entirely beneficial, complimentary invitations would not be sought and therefore not given. The dance will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd. ?

The Grand National double market was held at Addington on Wednesday, when many specially finished animals were offered for sale. Ihe market has always been remarkable for the lugn quality of the beef offered, and Wednesday’s sale was in this respect well up to, if not better than, similar markets in recent years. There were a number of particularly fine lines from the North Island, a vendor from Da line virke topping the sale with £6l. -The sheep entry was small for a double market, but the general quality uas high. Fewer than the usual number of fancy lines were entered, but those that were specially prepared were very good. The market recorded a rise of a shilling a head all over. Top price for the sale was £2 18s. secured for two particularly fine wethers sold on account of Mr G. Thompson (Racecourse Hill). This -is the third year in succession that this breeder lias topped the sale. The first of the spring lambs were entered, but the quality of the greater part of the yarding was a little disappointing. Top price was 43s 4d, secured for one 1 sold on account of Mr L. G. Crump (Springston). Mr J. D. Henderson (Hnlkett) sold one at 40s Id. The entry of veal was short, and not impressive. In consequence of the un-der-supply, values rose sharply by os a head. Fat pigs were entered in fair numbers, and sold at late rates. The top price was £3 10s.