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Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1932, Page 4

New season’s bulbs-—at lowest prices at Ynrrall’s.—Advt.

The Anglican Service at Koiterangi on Sunday next will be Evensong at 2 p.m.

A charge of assault was preferred :n the Child Welfare Court yesterday before Mr Meldrum, S.M., the alleged offence being against a child of six years. The case was dismissed.

The amount of freight railed through the Gtira tunnel to Canterbury last week was 6819 tons, compared with 2483 tons for the corresp in cling period last year, and 6346 tons in 1930.

For reliable oil coats, butterfly capes, leggings and roadman’s coats, try us and have satisfaction. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The annual Koiterangi picnic will be held in Fronton's paddock, Koiterangi, on Wednesday, March 2nd. A dance will be held in the evening. Everybody welcome.

Choice bulbs—special strain anemone ls.Gd doz, Freosia new hybrids Is Gd doz., ranunculus bright colours Is 6d doz., tulips, vigorous bulbs 6s doz., Narcissi prize strains 2s doz.— At Yarrall’s.—Advt,

I» the Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, (Elizabeth E. Harding (Mr 'Sellers sought : to recover the sinn of .£8 8s 8d from Joanna Boyd (Mi- Murdoch), claimed to ue amount due in wages, After evidence by claimant, defendant, and one 'witness, the Magistrate gave his decision in favour of plaintiff, to the amount of £6 and costs £1 15s 6d,

The very latest in shirts, with two semi-stiff collars to mutch, priced from Gs lid. W. 11. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

For failing to pay unemployment levies, D, Chisholm appeared in the Magistrate's Court yesteruay on two charges, and that being in rece'pt of wages, he d : d fail to pay the amount set out in section 4 of the Act. Chisholm pleaded not guilty to each charge. It was stated that the levy had since been paid. Defendant was ordered to pay costs on each charge.

Mr M. C, McGregor, who went on to Westport from Hokitika, flew his Spartan aeroplane over the Lewis Pass, on the trip from Westport to Christchurch on Tuesday. The trip took little less than two hours, and the pilot did not find it necessary to go higher than 2800 feet. Mr McGregor will leave Christchurch shortly for Invercargill where he will take part in the air pageant. He will .probably spend a week in Southland.

Two and a 'half hours were occupied in the Warden's Court yesterday in consideration of an application by the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Boss for a water race. The application was sought by Mr J. Murdoch, Mr A, It, jTTloock r.ippeareng for obieettuvs. Kxtensive evidence was taken, the application linally being granted, judgment bein'/ given fo" coses, £'s 6s, against the objectors. Mr Elcoek gave notice of appeal at the conclusion. Summing up, flu* Warden said that:'tile local body appeared to have a stronger case than if an individual were appearing. The application appeared to be quite in order, and 'was tendered by a public body who were serving public purposes, not private, and he could -sec no reason why the application should not be granted.

A't the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing .is a speciality. The most up-to-date equipment for hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments has been installed, and

your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla .Stephens, Idevoil ,Street,—Advt.

Lust rous, gleaming lin ir olitii ined by using Rachel Muir Tonic. Prevents groyness. 3s 6d bottle. IV. K. Williams, Chemist,— Advt.

Plant now—Tritonias, Sparaxis, Hyacinths, Soliel D. O’R bulbs, best strains now procurable at Yarrall’s.— Avdt.

Rev. G. Naylor ha s returned from bis liOiiday and will conduct the usual service at Kokatahi on Sunday aiuc.--noon.

Real value in quality fancy socks aie always j n stock at \V. H. Stop-fortli’s.-—Advt.

There was a mooting of Cabinet at WiJ.liiigton yesterday morning. M,r Forbes afterwards s aid that the Oovcrnment were now finalising their progrannne for the session.

“ How old is your boy? ’’ asked counsel of a witness in 'the MugislruLe's 'Court yesterday. “ vvell, if 1 remember rightly, he is about 15, v ' was the reply. " ell, you are the one who should know," was the rejoinder.

Men! The largest and most varied range of ties are to he seen at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

At the meeting of the Grey Hospital Board last evening, from among 156 applications, Mr Janies E. A. McKeefrey, of Christchurch, was the successful applicant for the position of Managing Secretary to the Board.

The Gael on leaving O'kuru on Wednesday went off to Jackson. Bay, where 350 sheep were taken on boarct, and then went on to Greymouth where they were discharged, the vessel returning to Hokitika last night at 6.30, Should the bar at Okarito be workable the Gael will probably sail for that port to-night.

Men! Our suits are superior to most others and are being offered at (special cash, prices. Call early. W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

For the purpose of providing funds to rebuild the hut and baths at Toaroha hot springs, a grand ball will be held at Kokatahi Hall next Wednesday evening. Music will be 'supplied by the Blank Hand Orchestra, and a good time is guaranteed. Brices for admission are ladies Is, men 2 S Gd.

A grand ball will be held in the Kokatahi Hall next Wednesday night, the proceeds being in aid of the fund for the rebuildng of the hut and hath s at the Toaroha hot springs. Music will be played \by the Black Hand Orchestra, and patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening.

Sale of summer frocks to-morrow, Saturday, (February 20th.) no reasonable offer refused. Also just opened up full range ladies overcoats, autumn frocks and evening frocks. Inspection invited. Mr Clark, Duncan’s Sample Room, Tancred Street.—Advt.

The death took place yesterday of J\ ex-cabinet Minister, Mr Everest Page Lee at the age of 69 years. He was Minister of Justice of the last Massey Ministry, and was one of the best known legal practitioners in the South Island. His death occurred at Queenstown as the result of a seizure.

The report of the Medical Superintendent (Dr, J, F. C, Moore) of Grey River Hospital for the month ending 31st. January, 1932, wa s as follows: Patients in at beginning, of month— Hospital, males 47, females 25; Old People’s Home, males 33, females 9. Patients admitted during the month— Hospital, males 56, females 46; O.P. H. males 10. Patients discharged during month—Hospital, males 48, females 37; 0.P.H., males 10. Patients died during month—Hospital, males 5, females 2. Patients remaining in at end of month—Hospital, males 50. females 32; 0.P.H,, males 33. females 9

Tlie Maori Choir, of whom there were very favourable recollections paid another welcome visit to Hokitika last night, appearing at the Princess Theatre before a large and appreciative audience. The opening was a welcome extended by Mrs Knowles Smith, and acknowledged by the party in true Maori fashion. Then following in rapid succession a series of hymns and part songs, poi dances, hakas, Maori songs, instrumental music, and an address by the lady in charge. The programme, which lasted a full two hours, was a very bright and versatile one, and proved very enjoyable, the audience marking their approval in marked terms and demanding ljianv encores which were freely given.

It will be to your advantage to pay Schroder and Co’s great clearing sale an early visit.—Advt.

A wonderful display of toys of all descriptions can be wen at the Economical Crockery Shop, including dolls’ prams, dolls, all sizes; wooden toys in great variety. tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, golliwogs, play balLs, aeroplanes, motor cars, menagerie railway sets, also exclusive firework novelties, Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

Clean your teeth with I-o-dent, which leaves a sparkling, refreshing alter, taslte. 1:1 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

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

For all the purposes requiring pure, full-llavourcd, piquant vinegar, use Sharland’s Vinegar. Brewed in New Zealand. In bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt.