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Hokitika Guardian, 2 April 1932, Page 4

Good prizes and an enjoyable evening at the R.S.A. Euchre on Tuesday in the Soldiers’ Hall

It is notified that Blue Spur road near Greenlees’ will he interrupted for vehicle traffic on Monday and Tuesday while a pipe crossing is being put in.

After being absent from the pulpit last Sunday, the Rev. G. Naylor will again conduct the services at St. Andrew’s Church to-morrow.

The R.S.A. Euchre will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Tuesday when the usual good prizes are offered for competition.

It is notified that the annual meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will be held on April 14th. Nominations for a Council of Twelve and for the Officers of the Society must be lodged with the Secretary not later than Thursday next.

“Tt is wicked,’ said Mr Murdoch, during the hearing of a case in the Warden's Court yesterday, “to think that a man may come over here and pick up gold like wheat in a fowlvard, vet tiiat’s the impression that many people have before coming to the dist rict.”

“Although a man had the right to go into a hotel to transact business alter hours, lie must leave immediately via.; business is completed,” said Mr W. Meldriini 5.. M., in the -Magistrate’s Court at Hokitika yesterday. “A man i:. in the wrong it he stays to consume liquor, even il it is at the in vita l ion of the proprietor. Only a hone fide guest of the proprietor may be supplied with liquor after hours.”

Your hair! !s it going grey!-’ Rachel Hair Tonic restores full colour and lustre, os oil bottle. W. Ji. Williams. Chemist. Ndvt.

The line 1 selection of new season’s wi-tor ham in all the latest creations are now having a great demand at Sell ruder and Co. the leading drapers. Prices exceedingly moderate. ’Phono 1215.-Advt.

Entries for the fat stock sales at Araliura on Monday appear in another column. i

Mr John Holmes of Ross, gives a notice in this issue in connection with debts incurred.

The Gael arrived from Wellington via Greymouth, last night, and is loading cargo for south, leaving for Okuru aiid m-uee Hay this evening.

Addisons are now offering great value in men’s and boys’ pyjamas for winter wear at their usual keen prices. —Advt.

An advertisement appears in this issue drawing attention to the iact that a meeting will be held in the Town Hell at Rimu on Monday evening to consider arrangements for the Rimu Jubilee.

<T e'-k'vi t'io f .o"c+oh|o fev a match when I ran into him,” said a cyclist at cmrisu-niirui, cuarged with nUing ‘ e TT e did not have one.” "The constable evidently obevep the law and did not smoke when m : uuu,' auici toe Magistrate.

Acceptances for the Rcefton Jockey Club meeting on Wednesday next, close on Monday at 9 p.m. The gathering will be the last meeting of the Easter circuit and should prove an enjoyable outing. A reduction in admission fares had been made to gents 6s, ladies 2s Gel.

In addition to the usual business at the Magistrate’s Court yestoray, there wore a few cases from Kumara. This will not be an unusual affair in future, as the Magistrate’s Court at Kumara having been closed, all business from there will now be taken at Hokitika.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, April sth., at 8 o’clock. Ist. prize, double bed silk bed-spread; 2nd. prize, set men’s military hair brushes in leather case; 3rd. prize, linen supper cloth; 4th. prize, ldoz. men’s lawn handkerchiefs. Admission 2s. —Advt.

In approximately a fortnight’s time, the ’Westland Aero Club will undertake its practical side, in commencing its classes instruction for pupil members. It is only a matter of weeks since the Club was formed, and it is a matter for congratulation that the Club is in the position to commence the training of its pupil members so soon. Prior to the holding of the first class, there will be a meeting cl all members in Mclntosh’s Club rooms next Wednesday evening.

Matron Drummond who has severed her connection with the Mental Hospital after an association of 14 years with the institution, was the guest of honour last evening, when mi enjoyable time was spent ut the Villa. A pleasant evening passed in dancing to luusic by the Black Hand orchestra. Miss Drummond was the recipient of u valuable gift from the nurses and staff, to whom she expressed her thanks and also regret at her departure. At the conclusion, Mr G. Davidson, on behalf of Miss. Drummond, thanked the nurses and staff for arranging the evening in honour of the Matron.

At the. Aragistcate’s Court Reefton, an Friday, Frank Lawry and Robert Park were jointly charged with throwing stones and wilfully damaging a plate glass window, to the value of £2O, and al s o with wilfully throwing stones to damage the property of William Ellis. Mr I. Pattenson appeared for the defendants and fcergt. •Smyth conducted the case for the police. The charge against Park was dismissed. The charge of throwing stones on the hut was dismissed. On the other charges Lawry was ordered to come up if called upon, for sentence within six months, and ordered to pay costs of the case.

Complete stocks of wool in Kaiapoi, Oamaru, Petone “New Zealand make,” also Raton’s Beehive knitting wool, in 2, 3 and 4 ply. Cyntilla lustre wool, Kingfisher, White Heather, baby wool, Nemesia knitting wool. Full range of shades including marls. All marked at the lowest prices at Schroder and Go. Inspection invited. New blankets and rugs at hand. —Advt.

Dull, lifeless hair restored to entrancing lustre with Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Gleaming white teeth can be yours by regularly using I-o-dent Tooth Pa-He. Is 6d from' W. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Don’t ask for vinegar—say Sharland’s Vinegar. You know then that you arc getting the best and that it's New Zealand-made. Pure, piquant and strong. In bottle or bulk.—Advt.