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Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1931, Page 4

The regular meeting of the Returned 'Soldiers’ Association takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 7.30 o clock.

A meeting of supporters of the candidature of Mr J. O’Brien M.P. will be held in the County Chambers to-night at 8 o’clock. Ladies are specially invited.

A shag which was shot in the Te Awamutu district a few days ago was found to have swallowed ho fewer than 21 trout averaging in length between three and four inches. Steps are no\y being taken to organise shooting parties to raid some of the rook? cries hi various parts of the distiiet.

Billiards and how the game should be played can be seen at the Elite Billiard Parlour. —Advt.

An outbreak of fire-blight, which is said to be serious, has occurred in some of the commercial orchards at Ore 1 how-ii. The outbreak has takehi the form of blo lS som infection, and has a disastrous effect on the pear and on the Delicious and. Ballarat apple crops. Steps are being taken to combat the disease.

Parliament is at present prorogued to February 4th, but this date is not necessarily the date when Parliament will meet, the custom being to fix a date for the reassembling of Paa-Ha-inent and then postpone it until the required time. It is also undeistood that if the Coalition i s . returned Cabinet will be increased to thirteen or fourteen members in order ,to relieve the pressure of adininistrn+ive work in the present reduced Cabinet of ten.

During the afternoon tea interval in the cricket match between Hokitika and Ruatapu, played on the Mental Hospital ground during the week-end, Mr E. Eade, on behalf of the members of tlie former club, and of. cricketers in the district in general, presented Mr J. O’Connor with a pipe and tobacco as a mark of appreciation of his services in providing afternoon tea to plovers. Mr O’Connor, who was accorded musical honours, briefly replied.

“Aussie" for November heralds the approach of ’Xmas with characteristic cheery optimism. This issue also 1 sees the ‘finish of the Big £IOO Prize Competition, the final stage being applied particularly to New Zealand. There are more than 100 stories, poems,

jokes and pictures in this exceptionally fine issue. The special feature “Aussie Folk Misreported’’ is an original' 'idea and features the 'names of quite a number of N.Z. writers and artisits. The monthly cash competition “Are N.Z. Writers Quotable” is also attracting tremendous interest.

Absolutely closing their sale on Saturday, Oliver and Duff are making further reductions to effect a clearance.—Advt.

The ticket which won the third prize of £250 in the Cancer Campaign Art Union, was one of a book obtained by Mr G. Tucker, of Opunaki. All Mr Tucker’s tickets and butts were destroyed when his premises w-ere burnt, but a number of persons who ha,d purchased tickets from him sent in their numbers for verification. One of the last numbers ta be verified w-as C 25597, but Mr Tucker is unable to say whether the 'remaining tickets in the book were sold, or w-hether they, were taken by himself, as ho usually takes one or two at the end of each book. If‘they were taken by himself the winning ticket, C 25600, a s well as the butt, has been lost in the fire.

The house for value in full fashioned pure silk hose, in all the latest shades, Gunmetal, Nightingale, Promenade, Rosa dor, Basque Brown, Nubrown at special prices “to suit even the most fastedious” at Schroder and Co., the leading Drapers.—Advt.

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

Call and inspect our display of Xmas goods just opened up. Crystal water sets, crystal goblets and wines, also stem jellies, jug sets, sandwich sets, salad sets and tea sets in the very latest designs and colourings. P. Stephens, Proprietress.—Advt.

“Nazol” is the scientific, common-sense remedy for coughs and colds. Clears the bronchial passages. Soothes the inflamed membranes. 120 full doses for 2s 6d in the new double size.

Found at Addisons, the ’Xmas Gifts I like at the prices I like.—Advt.

More wonderful bargains for the last week of the sale at Oliver and Duhk Don’t miss them.—A.dvft.

The Municipal Band will render a programme on Cass Square this (Monday) evening commencing at 7 o’clock. Mr James O’Brien, M.P., will address the electors at Waiho Goige on Tuesday at 8 p.m., Okarito on Wednesday, Harilmri on Thursday, each night at 8 p.m., Kakopotahi 6.30 p.m. and Waitaha 8 p.m. on Friday. Already the garden thief has left Ill's mark by starting on tomato plants. Having selected fine samples, now just in flower, the owner has not any more left, ths should be a warning to those having gardens to keep watch for the culprit. Warmer conditions than usual were experienced here during the week-end providing a fitting conclusion to a week of ideal weather. The Swimming Baths yesterday and on Saturday, were well patronised, while the sea beach was a popular rendezvous of those seeking.respite from the warmth.

There is still a comparatively large number of motorists in the Hokitika and surrounding districts who have not got their driving licenses for the current year.' Some of these are old offenders, and discretion is the better part of valour in view of the Court’s stern attitude in this respect.

As a result of the recent warm weather residents of Hokitika aro requested to refrain from wasting waiter. The daily consumption is about 180.000 gallons, but the supply cannot always be depended upon. At present there is only sufficient coming throughto serve the town, and it is therefore in the- ratepayers’ interests that they should use no,more water other than is necessary for their immediate need.

The death occurred a.t her daughter’s (Mrs Bowe) residence on Friday evening at Westport, of an old and highly respected identity of that d-s----ti-jct, in the person of Mrs Catherine Shine, aged 86. Deceased, who was a native of Comity Fermananagh, Ireland, arrived in New Zealand 63 ye*r s ago, and she came on to Crcninville. near Charleston, during the good old days when that territory was booming, and where she lived right up to the time 'of her death. Mrs Shine’s husband predeceased her £ome years ago, and she leaves a family of three sons and two daughters, Mrs Rowe and Mrs J. Hannah, of Westport.