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Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1932, Page 4

Sfilii’OtU’t' and Co, are now busily engaged marking off at lowest possible prices new goods coming to hand. A visit will be much appreciated. The Rev. G. A. Naylor will hold the usual Presbyterian servigp at Kokatahi on Sunday the 6th. at 2.30 p.m. The Westland Competitions which open on May 5, will extend over a full week. The hook of words is now available from the Secretary, at the Musical depots, and at the County Office. There are some excellent settings, vocal and elocutionary, for the Coinpetitions. A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club will be held at the Club room, Hamilton Street, tonight at 8.30 o’clock. There will be general business in preparation for the forthcoming Easter meeting, and also arrangements to be made for the Race ball to be held on A\ ednesday, 30th. inst at the Soldiers’ Hall. Mr Cornelius James Deans, passed away in the Buffer Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The late Mr Deans, who was 78 years of age, was a native of Liverpool England, and arrived in New Zealand some 60 years ago, mo s t of which time he spent in and around Kara men and Xgakawau. Ho leaves a son, Mr Neil Deans, of Xgakavau. Grey hiuir? Prevent them by using Rachel Hair Tonic. Retains natural colour of hair. 3s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt. Dull hair ha s sheen and beauty restored by Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6ci bottle. Not n dye. W. E. Williams, Chemist- —Advt. Patrons are notified that cream max now be purchased as usual in an? I .|iiantity a* the Westland Dairy Faotory.—Advt. j A wonderful display of toys of all j descriptions can be seen at the Economical Crockery Shop, including dolls' prams, dolls, all sizes; wooden toys ia great variety. tennis racquets, beach balls, gun sets, teddy bears, goll{wogs, play balls, aeroplanes, motoi cars, menagerie railway sets, also exclusive firework novelties, Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, pnoprietress.—Advt. Keep your liair young by using Rachel Hair Toil;.. Restorer natural shade. 3s 6d bottle. W. E. WMlinms, ChemisC —Advt. Clean your teeth with I-o-deiit and secure firm, healthy gums. Is 6d tube. Obtainable W. K. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoirs during the nioiit.. of February, 1932. were £llß 19s 7d The following stock were examined: —cows 15, bullocks 130, sheep 64 7 (1 condemned), lambs 283, pigs 17, calves 12.

The latest in New Zealand made hose are now to hand at Schroder and Co. Support New Zealand made goods and thereby you will help yourselves. Schroder and Co. are noted for first class value. Come and see. Phone 121 s for prompt service. *

Lovers of choice flowers will have an opportunity to-morrow (Saturday) sth. inst- of viewing a gorgeous display of choice gladioli and dahiia blooms in Moore’s ‘ bmilngs. Revell . . •'tTOJJ-' . Street, from which many may be booked with Murray and Co., Greymouth, who are in charge of the exhibit. Inspection cordially invited.— Advt.

During the past fortnight sixty trucks of fat lambs have been sent forward from the West Coast to the Pel fast Freezing Works. The lambs came from South Westland, Ivoiterangi, and Inanghua. The number, which totals about 3,603, constitutes a record for tli e West Coast for the period named.

At a largely attended meeting of the P. and T. Employees’ Association, held on Monday evening, the following resolution was carried:— “Inis section urges the combined committee 'to prepare for presentation to Parliament a petit'on from Public Servants, retailers, tradespeople, and sympathisers,- endorsing the Associations proposals and protesting against the infliction of further misery, poverty, and unemployment on the community by the imposition of the proposed salary cut and wage tax. Further, this section strongly recommends that no further salary cuts or wage taxes, be imposed until interest is substantially reduced.”

A particularly fine specimen of a sharp-finned whaler shark, a species uncommon in New Zealand waters, was caught by two residents of Thorne’s Bay, Takupuna. The shark was in splendid condition as compared with the majority of those caught in the nearer waters of the Gulf, and measured 9ft 3in in length, with a girth of 53in. The shark was hooked but carried away 12ft of chain,, also a night line, with 20ft of steel cable was set. At full tide residents noticed a great commotion in the water hevond the rocks, and investigation showed that the shark was held by the cable. It was promptly pulled ashore. A cast of the shark will be taken for the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

“And loss of profits,” spid counsel in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth, when setting out the details of a claim for damages in the Magistrate’s Court brought by a husband in respect to injuries received when !iis wife wijs knocked down by a horse. “Loss of profits!” exclaimed Mr Justice Blair. “I always though a wife was a liability and r.ot a profit.” The plaintiff, who was the respondent in the appeal before the Court, had a market garden. He himself was in hospital at the time of the accident, and his wife looked after the garden. Another detail in In's claim was for “loss of her companionship.” His Honour pointed out, however, that as a result of the accident the woman ,v«s taken to the hospital, too, so they would be nearer than ever.

Fat stock values firmed all round at the Metropolitan Market at Addington on Wednesday. The fat cattle yarding was short, and from the outset of the sale there was r. good demand. At one stage price l dropped a little, but soon picked up, and the net advance a head for all classes. The entry came entirely from within, the province, and contained some fine lines. Butchers bought eagerly throughout. Prices for the better class owes were fully 5s a head above those ruling last week, and even for the poorer sorts there was an advance of Is 6d a head. Wethers sold at an advance of 4s. The lamb entry was also very short, and here again butchers bought freely. The bulk went to butchers at an advance of a shilling a head on last week’;* rates. Freezing buyers took what they could get at full schedule rates. The quality of the offering was very fair, 'flic yarding of veal was small, and anything showing quality sold at an advance of 5s a head. The entry of pork was large, but the offering sold well.

Summer colds are dangerous—be prepared! Keep a bottle of Naznl always by you. It’s the scientific remedy. 120 doses for 2s fid. fii' doses for Is fid.—Advt.

Make light work of polishing jobs Use Tnn-01. Gives a bright lasting shine to floors, furniture, linoleums, footwear and fabric and duco-finishcd car bodies. Very economical. All store's.—Advt. ! -

For colds, catarrh, sore throats and hay fever use “Nazol.” Prompt relief assured. 120 closes for 2s 6d. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt

The m. v. Gael will sail from Hokitika far 'Dkliru at 13 a.m/to-morrow. N Mrs F. Andrews senr. and family yinsert a notice of ’ appreciation in this -\ issue. " Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell 30 cases of tomatoes in the mart to-morrow at II o’clock. m[ The condition of Mr R- Stewart of Coal Creek, who was some few weeks . ago attacked and robbed, is causing 'I his relatives considerable concern. « The Hokitika Fire Brigade desires to acknowledge receipt of a donation of £1 Is: from the local branch of the Bank of .New'South Warns. Two of the suspected cases of in- T fantile paralysis, one reported on Tuesday and one reported on Wednesday at ..Christchurch, have proved positive cases. Addisons are now making their first display of autumn and winter goods. The new millinery is very chic, showing a decided change from previous years. Call and inspect.—Advt. All these who intend to take on iflying instruction or part flymg are requested to attend a meeting a t Baty s , Garage to-morrow, Saturday, evening at 8.50 " o’clock. ; Business important.— j Advt. v4~

A Reefton correspondent states yesterday’s earthquake was severely felt. The quake was preceded by a rushing wind, and then the whole ground quivered for a few seconds. At 10.55 another good shake was felt, but it was not nearly so severe as the first. The direction.of the quake appeared to be from north-east to southwest. Three solid shakes were also experienced in Westport -that morning. A painful accident was sustained by Dir Gordon Wilson eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. C. Wilson, of Cobden, at Hukarere on Wednesday, when he severely gashed his left foot with an axe while engaged in squaring timber in the bush. Both the big toe and the second toe were severed, whilst P the third toe was also almost cut off, but it may yet be possible to save it. After receiving temporary medical attention lie was admitted to the Grey Hospital, where he is now progressing satisfactorily-. • » , ? As actual birthdays, go, two young men and two lads celebrated the days of their respective, births on Monday, says the Auckland. : “Star,” by a luncheon at Milne and Chovce’s. But •these “young” men actually are the Hon. E. W. Alison, M.L.C., and Messrs , R. T. Warnoek, Walter Pavitt and L. J. Minogue, on whom the gods have Hone their best to bestow eternal youth. j/ Their birthdays have fallen on.th,e : ,lqst ; day of February in a leap year. Mr Alison and Mr Warnoek could claim that they al-e 20 and 22 years respectively, Mr Pavitt that he is 16, and Mr Minogue that he is but eight years old. Their birthday cake was decorated with no candles. The difficulties are obvious. Should Dir Warnoek, for ex- "W‘ ample, have 88 to his credit, or merely 22? Mrs E. A. Hotchkin, general secretary of the Empire Service League, has arrived in 'Hokitika, to expand the work. Tlie League aims at giving our own people the first chance to H provide the goods New Zealand wants t and the goods the British Empire needs. This week branches have been ' formed at Greymouth where an Empire shopping week is being organised by Mr W. Scott and Mrs R. M. G. Smith, lion, secretary. The Technical High School has a branch of over 250 with master H. Dlatheson, secretary for boys and Dliss Dladge Tyson, for the girls. The Grey School branch has Dliss Gwen Dael as lion. secretary. There are branches at Blaketown, Cobden and Kumara Junction. At Kumara there is a school branch and an adults’, where the ladies are to be taught dress making. A free, room, sewing machine, and other assistance given bv residents will assist greatly to get the movement going. Mrs Hotchkin has given three addresses from 3ZR, and is asked to report the work done before going north of Grey- y... mouth. A visit will be made to Ross. ’ Freshen up the sick-room and give it, the delicate fragrance of specially selected Mitcham Flower? with No 65 Lavender Water. Prices from 2s 6d to 22s 6d. All chemists.—Advt.