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Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1932, Page 4

Tlie usual monthly meeting of the Acclimatisation Society timed to meet on the 4th February ha® been postponed till the 11th owing to the illness of the Secretary.

Tlie Westland County Council announce in another column the completion of the mining valuation rolls. All objections .thereto must bo lodged at the Magistrate’s Court office prior to 15th day of February. The rolls are open for inspection during office hours.

Despite the wretched conditions in the business portion of the town last evening there was a large attendance at Jbe Soldiers’ Hall where a dance was held for the visiting tennis players. An enjoyable evening was spent, music being played by the Gaiety Dance Band.

Thrifty buyers would be well advised to call and inspect the smart range of millinery and frocks at greatly reduced prices now showing at Addisons. —Advt.

Tlie Croquet Club’s flower show on "Wednesday next at the Soldiers Hall is engaging much attention. Keen interest is being shown in the three classes for the Bubv Show and there promise to be a numerous entry list that will give tlie judges some trouble to find the winners. All entries should be made on Monday evening. Donations of produce, or other articles for disposal will he gladly received.

A good story of the old days on the Nelson railway was told at a social function in Nelson recently. One day a Waimea farmer arrived at the Richmond station with a load of haled hay, but the porter said r.o truck was available. However, the official was conscientious and, asking the farmer to call hack later in the day. lie cycled to the Appleby station, a mile away, and pushed a truck down a gentle grade to Richmond. The hay was duly loaded, and the farmer satisfied. The story was greatly enjoyed as the ex-porter was present at the gather-

A fine type of cargo carrier arrived at Dunedin from New York, via Auckland, Welington, and Lytelton. She

is the motor-ship Ardenvohr, which is under charter to the American and Australian Line. The Ardenvohr is a new vessel of 5237 tons gross, and was completed at Glasgow at the beginning of last November. Later in t! e m nth she sailed for Freeport, Texas, to load sulphur, and from Freeport ske proceeded to New York to complete loading. New York was cleared on December 16 and Panama on December 23. Severe winter gales were experienced in the Atlantic, but fine weather prevailed during the remainder of the voyage until the vessel was nearing New Zealand, when westerly gales and rough head seas were encountered for four days.

Some unemployed men have complained that when working in camps they have to pay,most of their wages out for food, but those who have been working in the Se'.wyn County (says the Christchurch Times) have had nothing to grumble about on that score. The county engineer (Mr E. I’mtt) has given them invaluable help and, by buying wisely, the men are fed at a cost of only one sidling per day each. Mutton is bought on the hoof, and there is always one ol the men who can butcher the sheep satisfactorily. The man selected by the gane for their cook lias all the accounts made out is his name, and it is seldom that a week sees more than a seven-shilling debit against a workers name for rationing. Mr Butt even sees l*' the delivery of supplies and mail to the camps. Fur all the purpose® requiring pun\ full-flavoured, piquant, vinegar, use Sharlund’s Vinegar. Brewed in New Zealand. In bottle or bulk. All stores. —Ad '■'!. It will h- i.o your advantage to pay Gel:ruder and Co’s great, clearing sale an early visit. — Advt. Blonde, bniiietle. or pitian-—n!r secure same benefit in Rachel Hair Tonic. \\. ]V Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Judging of the classes of babies at the flower show commences promptly at 2.J0 o'clock .when all entrants must be in attendance.

Men wishing to replenish their stock of shirts should call at Addisons where those lines are offering at greatly reduced prices. —Advt.

The death took place at Westland Hospital tin's morning of Mr Josepn Radonrski, a well known resident for many years. He was a single man, a carpenter and contractor, a native of Poland and 62 years of age. He had been suffering considerably for some time past. He leaves live brother!;, one being Mr Frank Radomski of Kanieri, four others residing at Wellington-

The popular prices at the Eugene Toilet Saloon are as follows.—Shampoo and setting with oil treatment and trim 3s (id. Shampoo and mare wave, 4s 6d. Marcel wave only 3s (id. Hair cuts. Is. Hair staining a specialty. Shampoo and hair cut 2s 6d. Miss Zi'la Steohens.—Advt.

Gold amounting to 16,649 ounces and valued at £68,959, was exported from New Zealand during the mouth of December, 1931. The amount for the corresponding month of 1930 was 5518 ounces, valued at £22,709. Last month’s figures, therefore, ihow -an increase invalue of £46,259, or an increase m quantity amounting to 11,131 ounces o\-er the returns for December of the preceding year.

“My trip was successful in every way except one,” said Mr J. W. Mawson, Director of Town Planning; in a lecture at Christchurch. “My bank balance suffered sadly. Any hope I had of solvency vanished when I was offered eight shillings m the pound for English banknotes in San Francisco, it is an actual fact that I could not buy an egg for a five pound note cn the train. Fortunately, I was able to arrange an international loan with the guard.”

Ladies! This will interest you, McKay’s are holding a gigantic sa.e of all lines of women’s apparel, at prices considerably reduced. Hats, all designs reduced to 7/11, frocks from 20/- upwards.—Advt.

Four doses a penny. Surely there is no more economical way to rid your self of coughs and colds; and we can assure you that “Xazol” will give you prompt relief. All chemists and stores.—Advt.