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Hokitika Guardian, 13 August 1931, Page 4

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

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for July must be paid before 4 p.m. to-morrow (Friday) 14th inst., to secure discount.

The heavy northwester that was experienced yesterday morning, did not show much improvement as the day wore on, and at night it continued rough and stormy with a decided hail shower that brought the temperature down.

The Seddon Shield match between Buller (holders) and Nelson takes place on Saturday at Westport. Both teams will suffer the loss of their best forward, Max of Nelson aid McNeight of Westport, who have been selected to play for South Island at Wellington on Saturday against the North Island.

The Westport “Times” says:—lt is stated that the president and secretaries of all miners’ union have been notified to the effect that in future all demonstrations will bo considered -illegal and that action will be taken against those who paticipate in any such demonstrations.

On all the great occasions in life, in 'times of joy, congratulations, remembrance, sympathy or bereavement, nothing symbojises 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.

To-night all roads will lead to the Hsopital Ball at the Soldiers Ha 1 which will commence at 8.30 p.m. sharp. The hall has been very daintily decorated, the ladies’ committee having gone to a great deal of trouble with the decorations which are very effective. The attendance promises to be .very large, the large number of fancy dresses to be worn assuring a very bright and attractive scene, which will assist in drawing a full attendance. The floor and music will be of the best, while the supper arrangements are very complete.

It was reported to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at its meeting at Christchurch on Monday evening that two pupils of the Somefield School had caught a cat and gouged out one of its eyes with seme sharp instVumentj after they had tormented the animal. The matter had been brought under the notice of the society’s inspector (Mr D. J. White), who-communicated with Mr <T- F. Wilson, the head master of Spmerfield School. Upon inquiries being made it was discovered that two boys, aged ton and eight years respectively, had, on July 23, caught a grey cat and taken it to a vacant section. Here one of them held the helpless animal whi'e the other struck it over the head with a thick stick. The cat escaped up a a tree, but its tormentors dragged it down by the tail and gouged its eye out, presumably with a nib. The animal was subsequently destroyed painlessly. When the boys were questioned in their homes by Mr White, they admitted- the offence, but told different versions of the act- However, the evidence of a little girl who saw them settled all doubt on the subject, and the boys had an unpleasant interview with their head master. “I am satisfied that the boys will have an indelible memory of their cruel act,” said Mr Wilson, in a letter to the society, which was read at the meeting. It was decided to write to Mr Wilson expressing the thanks of the society for the way in which he had dealt with the matter.

We have everything to make work easy in the kitchen. Just oall and inspect our great display of kitchen utensils, also ask to see our stock of mops, bannister brushes etc. at the Economical Crockery Shop.— P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

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

Lines of interest opened at Addisons* We can show you good value in Ladies' (Opera Vests, Gymnasium frocks, terry towelling and towels, bedspreads and jaspe 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. Stopforth’s—Advt.

Special reductions in beddings, single bed 29s 6d, double bed 49s 6d. Pillows from 2s od, at McKays sale.— Advt.

Whitebait netting 80in. wide now Is lid and 2s lid at McKay’s—Advt. WOODS- GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. First, aid for Coughs. Colds. Influenza Splendid range of 54in. Tailors Tweed to be cleared at 5/6 per yard— This is very suitable for making ladies’ coats, or boys’ suits, at Schroder and Co’s. Stock-taking Sale,—Advt,

Addisons invite inspection of their exclusive range of bead necklets just opened.—Advt. Masks for the Hospital Ball to-night will he obtainable at the door for sixpence each. Head the “Sure to bring good luck,” article in this issue, before you go 10 the Hospital Ball to-night. The Riniu. team to play Town on Saturday will be selected from the following—lnglis, Giowcott (3), Thorpe, Brown, Sharp, Mclntosh, Boyd, Ugilvie, Kelly, Agnew, Daie, Keenan, Ogilvie, Fleming, Lewis, Craise. Any player unable to play, please notify Secretary at once.

The importance of the Blenheim aerodrome from the’ point of view of cross-country traffic is indicated by the fact that on an average during the last twelve mc-nths a visiting aeroplane arrived and departed from lie aerodrome nearly every day (reports the Express). This, of course, is apart from the activties otf the Mudborough Aero Club’s own machines, which made thousands of flights from the grounds. The actual record ot visiting traffic as disclosed by tUie club’s annual report shows 252 arrivals and 233 departures.

Captain White and Mr Mackay in their Spartan aeroplane had a preliminary run to-day shortly after lioon and then left for Timaru at 12.45 p.m., the intention being to cross in the vicinity of Mathias Bass, on to the ißakaiti river and then branching off to Timaru, where a break would be made to refuel and thence again go on to Dunedin, Ihe day is fine, but there were heavy banks of clouds in the hills. After passing over Koiferangi the aeroplane went out of sight in the hills, but a quarter of an hour later it returned over Koiterangi where the pilot increased his altitude considerably and . then swung back on his course again, going out of sight in the clouds that hung, heavily over the hills.

The Third ’Test match is set down tobe commenced at Manchester on Saturday. The English team is already announced, and is a very strong one in all departments. The New Zealand team, following the usual practice will not he selected till the morning of the match. Dempster will now be availabe for this game, but there appears to be a doubt if Merritt will be selected on this occasion. His recent loss of Iform will prove a great disappointment to himself and the many supporters c-f the New Zealand side. The game will be followed with close interest, and it is to he hoped that a share of the good luck of the game will run in the direction Pf the visiting team.

At Westport yesterday Charles B’uist, manager of the Charming Creek mine •(which is worked on the tribute system) •was charged before Mr W. Meldrum, iS.'M. t with a breach of Mining (Regulations by failing to ensure that the total quantity of air distributed to the working places was in accordance with the minimum prescribed by the •Coal Mines Act. A plea of guilty was entered by Mr Mojony, The Magistrate, Mr Meldrum, in reviewing the case.j and in imposing a fine of £2 with costs, mentioned the fact that the miners’ organisations had maintained that insufficient ventilation was one of the objections to the tribute system of mining. It was essential, he said, that the amount of air circulated in the mine should be in accordance with the requirements of the law.

The St. Andrews Da dies Guild entertained s'ster institutions of All Saints’ and Methodist Churches at an afternoon at St. Andrews Hall yesterday afternoon, when there was a large attendance present. Mrs Parkhill (President of St. Andrews Guild) welcomed the visitors. A musical programme was given. Piano duet, Misses Stevenson and King; songs by Mrs Telfer, Mrs Harrison, Miss Davidson, Mrs Parkhill, and vocal duets by Mrs Harrison and Miss Davidson and Mesdames Telfer and M.alloch, part song by Mesdames Parkhill, Harrison, Bassett and. Miss Davidson. Miss Giese was the accompanist. Two competitions were held, the winners being Mrs G. A. Perry and Mrs Mclntyre. Afternoon tea was provided and at the conclusion Mrs Knowles Smith and Mrs Knights expressed the pleasure of the visitors at the hospitality extended. Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem were sung and the gathering concluded.

School children secure your exercises from us we have then at 2ld; and 5£ each. Writing pads 6d, 9d, and Is each. Boxes of stationery from Is box at the Economical Crockery Shop.— P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

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

Our better times sale, will be continued during the month of August. Term s strictly cash. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Men! We claim to give the best value, cut, and style in dinner suits. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Bad breath disappears when you eat Yeaston Tablets. They purify the system. W. El Williams, chemist.—Advt.

“Nivso]” is a quick and certain. Ternedy for coughs and colds. Treats such ailments at the points of infection—the nose,.mouth and throat. 2s 6d buys 120 full doses. Is 6d buys 60 doses. —Advt.