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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1932, Page 4

Entries for the stock sale at Ross yards on Monday are notified in this issue. / Do not delay painting your spring bulbs.—Anemones, Tulips. Fh'sias, Ranunculus etc, now ready at Yarrulb,— Advt, A motion op sympathy with the tolitives of the late Mr fsloss traffic inspector, of Grey mouth, aud foi tie district, was passed by the Hokitika Borough Council last evening, members standing in silence. R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers Hall, luesday April 12th, at 8 o’clock. Ist pr«e l, a o- of sugar; 2nd, 51b tea ; 3nd, 50 flour; 4th, slb butter. Good prizes. Admission 2;-. —Advt. At a meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council on Thursday evening a resolution was carried—That the salaries and wages of all Borough emplovees he reduced by 10 per cent, and that, in the case of lower-paid servants, their salaries be reviewed in or withinn three months, to ascertain if any hardship has been placed upon them. Schroder and Co. have made great preparations to c-ater for the cold nights, as will be seen in our new advertisement in this issue. The prices of blankets and rugs r.ro exceedingly fine in accordance with the low price of wool now ruling. It will pay you to visit Schroder and Co. —Advt. Joyce Kerr, aged four years, was knocked down by railway engine at Greymouth at Albert Street crossing shortly alter 8 o’clock yesterday morning. The child, whose home is opposite the crossing, had wandered on to the railway line, and when the train, approaching the crossing blew its whistle, was, apparently unable to move, through fright. The engine, which was driven by Mr Rothwell, was proceeding very slowy, and came to a standstill almost at the moment of the impact. The child was conveyed to a nearby house, and Dr 11. S. Ray was called, examination showing that the child was uninjured apart irom a slight cut on her head. Now is the time to plant autumn seedlings.— Cirianirias, Canterbury Bells, Sweet William, .Antirrihinums.. kUiaria, Iceland Poppies. Stocks Is 6d dozen, (food Polyanthus 6d each, special Pansies 7hl each at Yurralls.— Advt. Soft, gleaming lnt:r ! Use Rachel Hail Tonic which stimulates roots and prevents greyness. Not a dye. 3s 6d. W. g. Williams, Chemist. —Advt. Men! For real value in *"l,v canvas ecus. Try u s , W. H. Stopforth. —Advt. Mon! Wo sell reliable oily canvas bools hul. -rtly capes, roadman’s coats logg'ngs etc. W. 11. Stopforth.—Advt. Per Intlneiiza Colds. WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT | CURE- !

A largo assortment of dainty and serviceable aprons and overalls are showing at Paterson’s.

Paterson’ts have just opened up new season’s cardigans and jumpers ladies’ and children’s sizes. See these excellent values.

The annual meeting of. the Westland Acclimatisation Society will be held next Thursday at 8 o’clock at the County Chambers.

A ball will be held in the Totara Hall Ross on Friday April 29 in aid of the hall fund. "Music by the Ross orchestra.

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.

A consignment of lambs sent by J. Curtain of Torsi ra Flat to the North Canterbury Farmers Company Kaiapoi, averaged the good weight of '13,17 lbs.

October. 1933, has now been fixed for the 13th Congress of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire, which is to be held at Wellington.

The annual meeting cf householders of the different schools in the Canterbury Education Board’s district will he held on Monday,. April 18th at 7.30 o’clock. Nomination for the position of Committeemen close on April lltli.

The Golden Art Union was drawn last evening at St, Mary’s Club rooms, Sergeant King supervising. The first prize winner of £59 is Mr T. Hanrahan of Fevell St.) second prize of £25, Mr T. J. McGutgan of Humphreys and third prize of £lO was won by Master Campbell 1 Steele of Post Office Hotel. There were 15 other prizes.

W arm 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

Twenty minutes sufficed last evening to transact the whole of the business on the agenda at the Hokitika Borough Council, and it is claimed that, the meeting was one of the shortest that has been held for a very long time, There were the usual reports and correspondence, but the meeting went through without a hitch.

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, halycon, viyella etc., in all dainty shades to suit your requirements.—Advt.

The annual meeting of the Westland Rugby Sub-Union will be held on Monday at 8 p.m. All delegates of Chibs art? requested to attend. In addition to the ordinary business, the delegates will be asked to consider what travelling the senior clubs shall be called upon to do during the season and this will affect the status of the senior competition.

An Indian Chief motor cycle ridden by Mi' Joseph Donaldson, juni.. of Ngahere when proceeding along -Mackay Street last evening collided with a taxi driven by Mr James Brown junr. There was a terrific inipact, the side of the car being badly dented in, and the running board considerably' damaged. The motor cycle was slightly damaged. The driver of the car was uninjured, but Donaldson fared rather badly, receiving a severe shaking and a nasty cut over his left eye. Ho was removed to the Grey Hosoital in tlm ambulance.

The annual meeting of the Women’s Institute took place in St Andrews Hail on Tuesday April 3rd. The President (.-Mrs Parkliill) presided over a large attendance. The annual report and balance sheet was read and adopted. 'file retiring officers, Mrs Barkhill, Miss D. Davidson, and Miss Duff did not seek re-election. The following officers were elected: president, .Mis B. Wilson; vice-president, Mrs Barkhill; secretary, Mrs Mclntyre; treasurer, -Mrs Bade; committee, Mrs Appleton, Mrs Brown, Mrs Neville, Mrs Thompson and Miss Davidson. A programme was drawn up for the forthcoming year. It was resolved that the W.l. have a stall at the Baddy’s market to be held on April '23rd. The meeting tnen terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair.

A narrow escape from a serious accident took place on Wediiesday re[M)rts the "Recfton Times,” a mot-or-car was coming down the cutting at the Beefton side of the Crey audit*, and as it rounded the corner at the bottom of the hill tin* driver. Mr G. llarcourt. observed a railway ocomotive just at the crossing, fortunately the car was not going at any speed, and as lie could not pull up in the lew feet intervening, although tin* brakes were good order, tlm driver turned into the side, amt became embedded in some soft ground. None of the occupants, however, sustained any injuries, but assistance had to be obtained from Beefton to right the car. This crossing is a very dangerous one, and the view of the railway line should lie made hater if accidents are to be averted in the future.

We are having a wonderful time with etir new mv-.iui’s Millinery--it is recognised fo he the finest display in town •ii most reasonable prices. II you have not already calk ■l, please do so now, ns Schroder and Co. have marked all goods m plain figures to meet the times at almost invisible profit—Advt.