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Hokitika Guardian, 8 April 1932, Page 4

Do not delay painting your spring bulbs.—Anemones, Tulips, Fi'oshis, Ranunculus etc. now ready at Yarralls. Advt.

The Returned Soldiers’ Committee meet this evening in the Soldiers’ Had ni, 8 o’clock for the conduct of the usual monthly business.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, April 12th, at 8 o’clock. Ist prize bag of sugar; 2nd, 5b tea; 3nd, 50 Hour; 4th, olb butter. Good prizes. Admission 2/-. —Advt.

Described bv his counsel as a man of irreproachable character, Lancelot William Rodgers, who admitted being intoxicated while in charge of a motor car in Courtenay |j|lace, was fined £2O by Mr Page, in the Wellington Police Court yesterday.—Press Association.

Now is the time to plant autumn seedlings.—Cinararias. Canterbury Bells, .Sweet William, Antirrihinums, L'naria, ■lceland Poppies, Stocks Is 6d dozen. Good Polyanthus 6d each, special Pansies 3d each at Yarralls.—Advt.

There is still no trace of the escaped prisoner. Charles Bennett, who, with Roy Norris, alias E. W. Allen, broke custody at Bantu prison camp at the end of February. Norris was captured by Detective J, Walsh, of Wanganui, at Waver ley early in March. Bennett wag reported to have come bitck to Wanganui and then travelled north again through Taranaki in motor-cars wliic like managed to lay his hands on. tie is statde to be a first-class motor mechanic, and one Taranaki car- owner who had bis vehicle removed, said that he had to than whoever had taken it for making the engine behave better than it had dope for years. He had tried to locate fault, but f ha'd been unsuccessful. "When his car was returned to him .through the agency of the police, however, it was found to be running beautifully.

Fat cattle were cheaper Jit the Metropolitan Market which was held at Addington on "W ednesday. The yarding was a heavy one, but the quality was not at all prepossessing on the whole. There were odd fines of good stuff forward, and these sold wJI. but tlie large proportion of inferior cow beef to hand was difficult to dispose of. The fat sheep section attracted a good entry, the. quality being fair, demonstrating that there is still good feed available. Values all over were itte changed from ast week, but three was a rise in the pi ice of prime medium-weights, of which there was a shortage. Fat lambs sold well at last week’s rates, the sale being a steady ope throughout. The better class of veal offered made late rates, but there was little demand for inleiior sorts. Fat pigs rose in value, porkers being sought after keenly.

Soft, gleaming hair ' Use Rachel Hair Tonic which stimulates roots and prevents greyness. Not a dye. 3s 6d. M . E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

Afen! For real value in oily canvas coats. Try u s , W\ H- Stopforth. —Advt.

Complete stocks of wool in Kaiapoi, Oainnru, Petone “New Zealand make, ulso Raton’s Beehive knitting wool, in 2, 3 and 4 ply. Cyntilla lustre wool, Kingfisher, White Heather, baby wool, Nemesia knitting wool, hull range of shades ineluding mark. All marked at tlie lowest prices at Schroder and Co. Inspection Invited. New blankets and rugs at hand. Advt.

Men! We soli reliable <»' l y ‘‘nrivas .•oats butterfly capes, roadman's coats leggings etc- W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

For Influenza Golds. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE For that irritating flatulence after eating, try a-AN Mixture. X-AN fresh. aus up t!i- stomach glands, multiplies R lc digestive juices, purifies the blood ,nd restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring propei elimination W E. Williams. Chem Ist —Advii

Members of Hokitika. Amateur Operatic Society are notified of an important practice on .Monday evening.

The death occurred at Stillwater late last night of Air John Matheson, aged 83 years. The body will be taken to Southland for interment

The Gael arrived from Bruce Bay this morning with 270 sheep. The vessel sails for Nelson as soon as the sea- permits.

Floral work of every description made at shortest notice at Yarralls—Wreaths, bridal bouquets, sprays etc. A large supply of cut flowers always on hand. — Advt.

During the past month the fees collected at the Greymouth -Municipal Abattoir totalled £129 11s 9d. The following stock was examined: cows 35 (condemned 1), bullocks 120, sheep 742 (condemned 1), lambs 260, pigs o, calves 39.

Warm and comfy are the new woollen bed jackets in dainty shades now showing at Addisons Dressing gowns and ladies’ art silk bloomers in all sizes at prices that must appeal.— Advt

A Gazette notice announces the following appointments to the Transport Licensing Act, 1931:—Mr Justice Frazer j of Wellington; Air Lisle Aldertoil, Barrister and Sdlicitor, of Auckland ; Mr Thomas Jordan, Mayor of Mastertott.

Everybody is knitting and Addisons have just the wools you want in all shades, an plain, marl and tweed effects, also fancy wools, woodpecker, hemesia, halyoon, viyella etc., in all dainty shades to suit your requirements.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr A. E. Benamin J.P., a young man named Collier, a stranger to the district, was charged with misappropriation of £37/2/- at Hastings, and was remanded to appear at Greymouth on April 16th.

A euchre tournament will be- held by the-R.S.A.. in the Soldiers’ Hall next Tuesday night. A good night’s entertainment is offered for 2s, and several prizes, including sugar, vea, flour and butter will he offered. Come along and assist the Association.

Enquiries this morning as to the condition of the victims of Wednesday night’s motor accident on the Dobson road dieted that as the result of X ray examinations it was found that Mr M Houston lias two small hones in the shoulder broken, but that otherwise hie back, though weak is all right and though suffering somewhat from shock should be able to get home in two or three days. Airs Boyd whose arm was badly broken is also Buffering considerably from shock and Alrg Hall who was also badly shaken is suffering considerably from shock, Ml* M, Houston Jnr,| and Mr A. Wool* house the other two occupants of the car were practically unhurt and both came home to Hokitika the night of the accident.

The visit of the Originals, a bright vaudeville combination from the J. C. Wilkinson Coy. and Fuller-Hay ward circuit, which took places, at Princess Theatre last night, attracted a good audience, who gave the various performers a flattering reception. Fast and furious, item followed item in •rapid succession, and there was not a dull moment. The specialties were undoubtedly the ballet and dancing items by five young ladies with Tcheka me Russian dancer taking the leading role. Her items were always goon, and were specially applauded. Little Mercia, a dot of tender years made a very pleasing appearance in solo items, while Mrs Lee Swanson solo dancer also proved most successful. Hex Sayers’ bright personality was a pleasing feature and his several items gave pleasure, while Tom Richards, baritone, was in good voice and received numerous encores. The comedy element was supplied by Mr Fred Mor*n, a former well known “Digger” success, who filled the bill successfully, his sallies being remarkably good and his appenrnce doubly welcome every time. With Miss Ivy Akerstein at the piano the general enjoyment was added to, the accompany mentis being a special feature of what proved an enjoyable and successful entertainment. The Company left this morning for the north.

The finest selection of new season’s winter hats in all the latest creations are now having a great demand at Schroder and Co. the leading drapers. Prices exceedingly moderate. 'Phone 1215. Advt. Hair like fine-spun silk after use of Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. Not a dye. W. E. Williams, Chemist.--Advt. At 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, Revoll Street. —Advt. Pearly-white teeth secured with ■ T-o----dent Tool!) Paste. Contains iodine. Refreshing, antiseptic, Is 6d. \\. E. Williams, ( .'hernial. —Advt. Lovely lustrou. hair h*r you by using Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. Obtainable W. F. Williams, Chemist,— Advt.