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Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1931, Page 4

The annual meeting of All Saints Tennis Club takes place to-morrow evening at All Saints Hall at 8 o’clock. A full attendance is requested.

The Kumara Volunteer Fire Brigade Plain and Fancy. Dress Ball will take place dp-morrow night at Kumara and will be a decided attraction. The arrangements are now all completed .and with the preparations made..there, is.sure to be a crowded; attendance,

A reminder' is given of the annual meeting of the Hokitika Bowling Club which takes place to-morrow evening at .7 o’clock sharp, at Messrs Duncan and Co. sample rooms. After the meeting Mr W. Wilson will screen some moving pictures of local bowlers in action.

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

About two o’clock yesterday morning, while on duty in Re veil SUeet, Lon stable Band all found the front doors of the Self Help shop open. Informing the manager, the' latter made a search, but at the time was not able to state whether anything was missing. As the result of investigation it was found that ~the door was locked.,with a yale .lock, the other section having, a lasp on the top only, and with the heavy gale blowing this either was loosened allowing the doors to open, or the door was opened with a key, as there were- ho marks of the door being forced. It is understood that the' manager reports a quantity of goods are missing.

The Westland Land Board yesterday afternoon' was occupied for nearly an hour in hearing several applications covering the same area in the Wataroa district. Three applicants put their .positions before the Board at some length and there was a considerable amount of discussion among members before a. decisionl was come to, the area being divided into two parts. There was an enquiry •by the unsuccessful applicant in regard to fencing, but lie was referred by the Commissioner to the Fencing Act, which covered his position. It was stated by one of the successful applicants that he would fence one half and the unsuccessful .applicant could fence the other portion.. It was made;a eondtiion of the grants that all noxious weeds should he removed including gorse and blackberry, twelve months being allowed for this to be done.

Ladies’ spring and summer felt lints. All shades and shapes at McKays.— 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. Lad to-day at Addisons.—Advt.

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

The death, occured at the Bee ton Hospital on Tuesday morning, of Arthur Thorne. He was 51 years of age, a native of Shepparton (Victoria), and a gratimto of Melbourne University. He arrived in the district 25 years ago and was for a considerable time an employee of the Globe Mine. Since 1912 lie has been an inmate of. the Ree ton Hospital. Deceased is survived by two sister, Mrs Currie and Miss L. Thorne, both- resident in Victoria.

“T ask to lie excused, sir, on conscientious grounds,” said William Purdy, miner, of Dobson, when called to serve on the common jury at tho Supreme Court, Greymouth, yesterday morning. At a later stage, .when called before Mr Justice Adams, Purdy said: “L object to trying any of my fellowmen by capitalist law.” ‘‘Have you plenty of jurors. Mr Registrar?” asked TJis Honor, and on receiving an affirmative reply said to the objector: ‘‘Yes. you may be excused.”

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

The Foreman of the Grand Jury at Greymoutb. yesterday before being discharged stated the Grand Jury 'would respectfully -ask the Judge to definite-

ly fix the date for Supreme Court fixtures where possible, for the sittings at Greymoutb. His Honor: There are difficulties ’which the Grand Jury do not quite appreciate in connection vrith Supreme Court business. That is, in the saving of time. It is not a. question oka Judge’s convenience, but entirely one of the carrying through of tho public business in a manner expediting, it so that the whole of the business can he carried through in Die tim« set down for it. Having to attend to business in Christolmrcn. Thiiarn and in •Wellington, the Judge of this district has to travel a good deal, and fixtures are made in reference to the business, ns each circuit allows, and with a, view to saving as much as possible, waste of time in getting ■ a round For that reason, T have- the happy observation to make, that although there are three separate Courts in this district, there is not a great deal of business from any of them. On occasions the Judge lias fully saved a., day, to select a new place in preference to another. You are entitled to that explanation just now. 1 will see that your recommendation is sent on to the proper authorities, who, after all, are the judges, and I will see that I mention it when 1 go to the Court of Appeal in. Wellington, next week.

The usual monthly meeting of the Arahura Branch of the Women’s Institute was held at the residence of Mrs Ditely on Monday last. Present: were the ,President (Mrs Ditely) in the chair and eighteen members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary (Mrs Harcourt) and afterwards confirmed. At the instigation of Miss Stops, Miss Bacon (a lady from England) secured a snap of the Institute Group on the lawn, after which the Group repaired indoors to follow a demonstration given by Miss Bacon on the making of cane trays and seagrass weaving suitable for seats 01 chairs and stools, She also showed munberous articles of liei’ own handicraft in skin, leather and other useful iorms of. artistry. All members paid rapt attention while Miss Bacon weaved and recounted her own experience of the Women’s Institute in her own county near London, where womenfolk had been so much uplifted and enlightened in crafts and social entertainment, where before they had spent and idled their time and energies in a desultory manner. Afternoon tea was handed round a.ter which a heaity vote of thanks was accorded Miss Bacon, who responded, saying what a pleasure it had been to come along to meet members of the different Institutes and she • hoped to hear of their continued success.

Decorate and brighten your home with beautiful tulips 3d each, giant anemones 9d each, Larkspurbs i Christinas gladioli./and dahlias at Addisons. ’Phone 89.—Advt. 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 laces 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 new 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. aid for Coughs Colds. Influenza We are right up to date with our value in blankets, towels, sheetings, jaspe cloths, pillow slips, tea tovels, ticking, rugs and linos, etc. etc. Addisons. —Advt.

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

Owing to a defect the power was cut off from Heelton on Sunday even ing for about half an hour. Unfortunately the interruption came just- as the services in the various churches were commencing and oil lamp* and eand es bad to be hastily requisLoned. Under difficulties most services pro gressed until the power came on again.

The Vacuum Oil Company received tabled advice on Tuesday that WingCommander C. E. Kingsford Smit will leave Sydney on - Friday and expects to arrive in Melbourne at 11 a.m. that day. He is to leave for Wyndham on t lie foil wing Monday or Tuesday, depending on weather condition, on his attemot to fly to England and back to Australia in s'xteen, days. It was announced in the cab egrams recently that a new Avro Avia*' mat bine had arrived for Smith.

Tlve Rimu Football Club’s Victory Ball took place in the Woodstock Hall last evening and was a decided success. There was a crowded attendance including several car loads from town. The ball was tastefully decorated in the team’s colours, and an excellent supper was served by the ladies. The Gaiety Dance Band had charge of the music and supplied the brightest of music,- the Black Hand Orchestra assisting with extras. During an interval in the dancing, the President of the Westland Sub-Union, Mr J. Stafford, presented the Cup, Breeze Shield and McGregor Banner to the winning team and complimented them on their success. Messrs A. Lawn and T. McGregor joined in the congratulatory remarks. A happy spirit prevailed during the presentation of the trophies, the remarks of the various speakers being heartily applauded. At the conclusion of the speeches, Mr E. E. Boyd, captain of the team returned thanks on its behalf. The ball 'was one of the best held in that district for some time, all present enjoying themselves thoroughly.

Influenza is prevalent. Protect yourself by inhaling “Nazol.” Disinfects the points of infection. Safe and sure. 120 closes for 2s 6d, 60 for Is 6d.—Advt.