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Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1931, Page 4

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

There''was a light shock of earthquake this morning at 8.42 o’clock, lasting a couple of seconds, and it was followed a couple of minutes later by another shake of lesser strength and of shorter duration.

There was a heavy downpour of rain last night, and very heavy southerly blow with extra violent gusts at times conditions being very boisterous for several hours, especially about midnight The gale had moderated by morning. There is an extremely heavy sea running along the coast.

An increase of seven cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases was reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts for the week ended noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week. The total was 25. as follows Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 7; diphtheria, 5; 'tuberculosis, 4 ; rerebro-spinal meningitis, 1 ; puerperal septicaemia, 1; .pneumonic influenza. 2; erysipelas, 1; lethargic, encephaltis, 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever, 2; diphtheria. 1. There were four deaths in the Canterbury district, three from tuberculosis and one from diphtheria.

'Boxers. Entries for all weights from Bahv weight to Heavy, including the Westland Light. Weight Championship, for the Tourney on Saturday afteroon, close on ’Wednesday, 16th. inst with E. Best, Hon. Secretary.—Advt.

Great value and charm in curtain nets and furnishings. We can offer a wide selection of attractive new designs and colour tones combined with unequalled value in slub repp fancy casements. Shadow tissues etc. Cal! to-day at Addisons.—Advt.

The annual meeting of All Saints’ Tennis Club will be held on Friday next at 8 p.m. at All S-.ints’ Hall.

Lobelia, Nemesia, Stocks, Antirrhimum, Larkspur. Good hardy plants, 1/6 dozen at Yarraill’s, Revell St.— Advt.

The 'We tland Hospital Board notifies in this issue the scale of fees to lie charged .against outdoor and indoor, patients at. Westland Hospital for anaesthetics, operations etc.

The Chairman, of Westland Hospital Board in this issue conveys the thanks of the Board to the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in making such a success, of the annual hospital ball.

A final reminder is given of the Rimu Footballers Victory Ball to he Held in Weed stock Hall to-night. With old time and modem, dancing and Gaiety Orchestra a good night’s enjoyment is assured. Dancing commences at 8.39 o’clock.

A special meeting of the Hokitika Harbour Board will be held on Friday, 18th. inst. at 12 noon to confirm the following resolution which was carried on 10th. inst. “That By Law Number 157 be amended by the following.” Addition under tlie words Inward Wharfage to come into force on this date I,Bth. March 1931. Cement 2240 lbs. 3s.

October 4 is to be observed throughout the world as World Day for Animals. The observance was originated by the league against vivisection, October 4 being the date chosen, as it is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, whose name is pre-eminently associated with the ideaibf friendship with animals. The day will bring to the minds of people in all parts- of the world the need for being kind to animals.

Patrons are notified that cream may now be purchased as usual in any quantity at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt.

A Rugby match in an Auckland suburban park on Saturday was hastily abandoned when the referee, who was just about to> blow his whistle for the kick-off, suddenly ran toward a pond near the ground, states a Press As.\«ciation telegram. He was followed by the players, four of whom instantly dived in because the spectators said that a hoy had fallen into the water. Alter swimming round the bottom one player, A. Hinchco, came to tlie surface with the boy in his arms and an ambulance man immediately started resuscitation, which succeeded after fifteen minutes. The boy, named Jack Bernasconi, aged six, was at school yesterday.

I During the past three weeks ft quarter of a million rainbow trout fry, all hatched at the Lake Kanieri llatcli-ei'y-j lutve been Liberated in Crooked River, ilotomanu, the last 50,000 being liberated there yesterday.' The Acclimatisation Society are endeavouring to stock Lake Brunner, Lady Lake, Lake Poerua and surrounding rivers with rainbow fry. The brown trout fry, which were being liberated in this >■ locality previously, have not thrived as well as was expected, and consequently it was decided to experiment with the rainbow fry, which are a hardier species.

An .interesting .result of the present difficult period is that people are becoming more thrifty (says the Christchurch Times). When times were good and there was plenty of money about a great many persons ' did not bother about trying'-to 'live within their incomes. Now that there is so much uncertainty regarding what is “round the corner,” people are compelled to practise economies' and those who can do so are putting a little money by each week. One form of thrift which is being practised by a numoer of people is increased life insurance. The hard times have had the effect of making most people look round for ways of saving money and genuine bargains are eagerly sought out. .-'coording to one man with whom the position was discussed the people generally are now much more self-reliant than they were and they have been learning a very necessary lesson.

Ladies’ spring and summer felt hats. All shades and shapes at McKays.— Advt.

We are right up to date with our value in blankets, towels, sheetings, jaspe cloths, pillow slips, tea towels, ticking, rugs and linos. etc. etc. Addisons.—Advt. e

Decorate and brighten your home with beautiful tulips 3d each, giant anemones 9d each, Larkspur’s Christinas gladioli and dahlias at Addisons. ’Phone 89.—Arlvt.

Pure linen for summer frocks in all shades, plain or floral now showing at McKays.—Advt.

Spring time suggests brightness and sunshine. Let us show you something worth making up in the latest cotton dress goods, plain and floral rayons, voiles etc. etc. Also chiffonette and dainty l.aces for underwear. Addisons. —Advt.

The remainder of our surplus stock in ladies cardigans, and hose are to be cleared at half price—to make room lor n e w season’s stock. Schroder and Co., ’phone 121 S-—Advt.

We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. First ai<* for Cougha i Colds, Influenza

The Gael left Wellington last night at 5.20 o’clock for* Hokitika and Greymouth with general cargo." She loads coal for Nelson after discharging cargo.

There has been another substantial fall of snow iai the hills { and this morning the white mantle was well down, covering Mfc. Brown and the low hills adjacent.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Messrs Jeffries and Benjamin, justices, a man of 36 years, who had been in the district for the past four months on a charge of vagrancy was convicted and sentenced to four months imprisonment.

That the previous high’, standard of the Hokitika District High School Concert has been mainta'ned in th s year’s production was evidenced at the dress rehearsal yesterday. The great diversity of the items, and the striking gaje.y and originality of the costumes will provide pl-asure and entertainment for the most exacting patrons. Attractive and detailed programmes will be on sale at the performances. Come prepared to be amused and delighted. The performance will commence at 7.30 p.m.

In connection with the recent meetings of the Grey Valley Miners’ Union and the Direcaorate of the Grey Valley Colliery Coy., consequent on the latter’s intimation of its intention- to shorten hands to the extent of about 300, the .Secretary of the Grey Valley Miners’ Union, Mr W, Purdy, yesterday received from tile Company notices of dismissal of the men employed at Hobson colliery, The notices are to take effect in a fortnight’s time, so that the end of next week will see the miners out of employment. The mine will not be working to-day.

The Greymouth sittings of the Supreme Court commenced yesterday afternoon before His Honour, -Mr Justice Adams, when a civil action was beard, the Oobden : Town 1 Board (Mr W. P. McCarthy) seeking to recover £262 18s 2d f from the Greymouth Harbour Board (Mr F. A. Kitchingham) as payment of rates on Section 1 (freehold), Curtis Road, and Section 292 (Crown Land) Block 4, Ccdben Survey District. The defence admitted ownership of the freehold section, but denied occupation of the Crown Lands area. Mr Kitchingham said that- he thought legal argument ’ would take about two and a-half hours. His Honour said the case would be stood,down until other cases were disposed of. He thought it would not he possible to continue the hearing of the , present case until Friday afternoon. . The

Court adjourned at '4.45 p.m. until this morning at 10.30 o’clock when a chartre of alleged cattle staling was dealt with.

Constipation cali’t be cured with purgatives alld pills. Eat Yeaston Tablets, nature’s remedy t Wi Ei Williams, Chemist,—Advt,

Sluggish Liver restored to activity by eating Yeaston Tablets. Obtainable W, E. Williams, Chemist,—Advt.

Influenza is prevalent. Protect yourself by inhaling “Nazol.” Disinfects the points of infection. Safe and sure. 12U doses for 2s 6d, 60 for Is 6d.—-Advt.

This week’s special parcel iat the Economical Crockery Shop contains, 2 large dinner plates, 2 large glasses, 2 table spoons, 2 white and gold saucers, 1 tin polish all for 2/3, at the Economical Crockery Shop, P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

This week’s special parcel contains 7 articles, 1 writing pad, 1 plct. envelopes, 1 bottle ink, 1 dish mop, -1 nail brush, 1 cake castile soap, 1 mouse trap, all for 2s 3d at the Economical Crockery Shop.—P. Stephens, • proprietress.—Advt.