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Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1931, Page 4

Yarralls Novelty Depot have ' just landed new stocks of dolls prams prices from 4s 6d to 52s 6d. Select one of these now, pay a small deposit and hay,e it put aside until Xmas.—Advt.

“The three great problems with which the country is faced are the precarious position of the farmer, the position of the public finances and the great and chronic problem of unem-ployment’’--The Horn. W. Downie Stewart, Minister of Finance.

Come and see Watty the left handed billiard player in action at the Elite Billiard Saloon, Revell St.—Advt.

The Reefton Ladies’ Hockey Club, on Wednesday, played the Rangiora team, and were defeated by three goals to one. During the game Miss Mary Gilmer, was struck with the ball, receiving injuries to the left frontal bone of the face.

Tomato plants, Canterbury bells, sweet pea plants, now doz. also lettuce plants at Yarrall’s, Revell Street, Hokitika.—Advt.

Offers aivrinvited in our' advertising column for the purchase of that compact block of land, centrally situated in Weld Street, containing 1 rood 1.6 perches, within 200 yards ot the Railway Station, ideally situated in the coining business street of the town. t

A well-known wrestler who claims Wanganui as his home totfn bad an unusual experience near Wellington last week, during bis training operations. Accompanied by his advisermanager, lie was crossing a paddock while doing some hill-climbing. Attracted by the red sweater worn by the Wanganui man, a Jersey bull chased the pair, who took re uge in a tree. There they remained perched for two hours, unable to leave because the bull refused to leave. Finally the farmer drove the animal off, thus releasing the perturbed wrestlers from their uncomfortable perch.

Dainty neckwear for all occasions. A choice selection of collars and jabots denoting the present trend of fashion also the latest in pleated dress bows. Now being displayed at McKays.—Advt Don’t he caught napping by a sudden change in weather. Keep , “Nazol” file scientific remedy ever handy. New double size contains 120 full doses for 2s 6d.—Advt. Sluggish Liver restored to activity by eating Yeaston Tablets. Obtainable W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. Yeaston Tablets every day keep you fit for work and play. W. E. Williams, Chemsit.—Advt,

Call and see latest designs in Ladies’ Halid Bags at Yarralls. Make your sricction for your Xmas gift, pay a small deposit and secure.—Advt. Summer time came into force on Sunday morning, without any apparent inconvenience. At the Magistrate's Court this morning a young man charged with being found drunk on Saturday night was convicted and fined 6s. Cigarettes and tobacco valued at between £3(} and £4O were stolen by thieves who broke into the Self-Help Store at the .corner of Limvood avenue and Aldwin’s. road, Christchurch, on Thursday evening. An attempt was made on the back door with a jemmy, and the front, door was then burst open. A few shillings which were in the cash register were taken.

Addisons have opened up a smart range of ladies tweed coats, also a new assortment of ladies frocks, millinery and neckwear.—Advt.

Among bread-eaters there are two schools of thought and diet. The one advocates white and the other brown. Dr. Kent Jones, the English cereal chemist, who is at present visiting Christchurch, is neutral on the subject. Til an address to the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry last evening he said that white bread was good for some people and brown for others. He did not desire to enter into a controversy, but it was his wish that the browns should bo content with brown ,1104 leave the whites alone, Brown bread eaters who induced white bread eaters to make brown their diet were doing deliberate harm. The old adage that “the' whiter your bread the sooner you’re dead ’ was a foolish idea.

Tennant’s wish to advise that their optician will be in attendance at their premises, Revell Stre.t, next Thursday, loth, inst and may be consulted on all your optical requirements.—Advt.

The Union Company's new 6000-ton turbo-electric ferry steamer Rangatira, which is due at Port Chalmers tins week on her maiden voyage from Greenock, is to pick up her running in the Wellington-Lvttelton ferry service early next month. On her arrival at Port Chalmers the Rangatira will go into dock for cleaning and painting. She will then proceed to Lyttelton, where she will take the Wahine’s running in the ferry service, leaving Lyttelton, on Tuesday, November 3, and arriving at Wellington the following morning. The Waiiine will remain at Lyttelton until iNovember 4, and will then pick up her running in place of the Maori. r J lie Maori will withdraw from the service on her arrival at Lyttelton on November 4. She is to return to Wellington empty, and will lay up there.

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

At Wellington on Friday, evening, the Hon, Geo. Forbes stated that he would be making a statement in the House, probably on Tuesday, upon the election. Parliament would then be informed whether its life would be prolonged. He added that unless legislation were passed to postpone x the elections, Parliament's life would expire

on November 20th, its three-yeur term running out on that date. The fact that as pointed out by Mr Forbes the life of Parliament ends normally six weeks from to-day indicates that the question will have to be considered very shortly. Cabinet Ministers freely admit this, but a 3 the programme oi legislation outlined in the Supplementary Budget is expected to occupy the House from five or six weeks, the end of November seems an optimistic estimate for the date of the election. Besides. the question will have to bo submitted to Party caucuses to decide whether the Government will fight the elections as separate Parties or as an anti-Labour Coalition.

This week’s special parcel at the Economical Crockery Shop contains 1 enamel pie plate, 1 sugar basin, 1 fancy butter saucer, 1 glass tumbler, 1 clothes brush, 1 tin floor polish. All for 2s 3d at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.— Advt. t We are now opening out new season’s millinery. Schroder and Co.— Advt. The latest 111 ciress lengths ca n now be procured at McKays, including the new coin spot shantung, celanese and voiles. —Advt. “Beauty that comes from health has a gentle quality. ’’ Pimples and coarse skin are caused by indigestion. To restore eke skin to its original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E t Chemist— Adrt Colds often result of constipation. Prevented by eating Yeaston Tablets. W. E. Williams. Chemist.—Advt. New stocks of white dinner ware just opened up at the Economical Crockery Shop. Dinner plates, breakfast plates, bread and butter plates, coupe plates, breakfast cups at lowest prices. Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt. For that irritating flatulence after eating, try X-AN Mixture, X-AN freshens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the blood and restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W # E. Williams, ChemV.—Adrt.

The Gael which is at present loading to Terekolie is due to arrive here tomorrow weather permitting, and will sail lor Wellington on Wednesday.

A meyting of ladies willing to form a Croquet Club will be held m the Town Hall on Thursday next at b p.m. All interested are requested to attend.— Advt. The St. Mary’s Men’s Debating Club are holding an invitation ball in St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-morrow night at 8 o’clock. The committee have now finalised their preparations and patrons will be well catered for. The Gaiety Dance Band will supply the music when it is assured that the latest in dance music will be featured. An inquest touching the death of Victor Joseph Weight, who was found drowned in the Grey River on Thursday, was opened at Greymuuth on Saturday morning, before Mr W. Meldruin, Coroner who returned the following verdict: “That Victor Joseph Wright came to his death by drowning in the Grey River at- Brunnerton, on October 7th. The evidence' indicates that he was suddenly seized by a heart attack while fishing from the rocks, and fell in the river in a state of collapse.”

There was a good attendance at the concert givn in All Saint's Hall on Thursday night and organized by All Saint’s Choir. From the applause and recalls it was quite evident the programme was well received. The spectacular items under the case of Mrs R. Paterson and her assistants were well arranged/a«d performed, and such n song as “Soldiers in the Park” brought back the memories of the older members of the audience to over 20 years ago, Mr J. B. Ward thanked all who assisted at the entertainment, more particularly those who were not members of the Choir nor the congregation. A very pleasant dance was afterwards held.

T\yo cars collided on the Coal Creek bridge yesterday afternoon. Mr W. A. Judkins of Lydia. Street, Greymotith, accompanied by his wife and child, was travelling in his Essex from Ranamga to Grey mouth and the other car, a Buiok, owned and driven by Mr H. Bowes of Runanga, who was accompanied by his wife, his son Mr H. Bowes, Miss Coultliard and two young children, was proceeding in the direction of Runanga. The latter car reached the bridge just when the other was on it. Both cars were extensively damaged, although Mr Bowers’ car proceeded home on its own power. A® a, result of the collision, Mrs Judkins sustained a broken nose and was admitted to the Girev Hospital, where she is progressing favourably. Three of the occupants of the other car sustained minor injuries.

A collision occurred last evening in Tainui Street, Greymouth, between cars belonging to Mr D. Tennant and Mr C. J. Smith. The latter, driving a good-sized Ford, was travelling southwards, while the other car,’ an Essex Six, which Miss Tenneht drove, was being turned around in order to be parked alongside the footpath near the Presbyterian Church, when it came into frontal contact with the right back wheel of Mr Smith’s car. The impact was heavy, the brash being audible some distance away. Though Mr Smith, who was by himself, was hurled off his seat, nobody was injured, Miss Tennent and Mr Tennant escaping any ill effects. The wheel and gear box of Mr Smith’s ear was damaged ancl it had to be towed to the repair shop. Mr Tennent’s car had the front springs damaged, and other frontal parts, but | the engine remained in a workable .state,

He exuded cheerfulness the moment he boarded the tram (says the Auckland Star). He produced from a capacious handbag a white rat, a black rabbit and a grey one. Three timid creatures, were deposited on a seat, and then the amateur trainer of pets began to put the trio through a Saturday matinee performance. Held in the air with one hand, the rabbits performed their tricks unconcernedly and then settled down comfortably when placed upon the shoulders of astonished passengers. Women and children came through from the further compartment, of the car, and one youngster played happily with the very meek white rat. Back on the --eat again, the pets, under their master’s instruction, huddled up together for a brief doze, quite oblivious to the attentions of the small bovr; crowding round them. On reaching Queen street, rat and rabbits went back again to the bag.'with which the owner departed proudly. He did not take up a collection.