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Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1932, Page 4

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club will he held at 8 o’clock to night at the Club room. Hamilton street.

Your luck mav be in, take a chance in the “Happy Days” Art Union, £4OOO in prizes. Tickets 2s Gd, close ' s 16th.— Advt.

Following a successful tour of thcnorthern towns of the Coast, Rex >- a >' ors and “The Originals” Company are makim, a return and final appearance ut thcT Princess Theatre on Thursday next. Addisons .specialize in everything for baby. You can got, a- choice o. smart babywear at new prices. Lovely s hawls, matinee jackets, pram sets, frocks, capes, bootee., slmettes bibs, harms, gowns, also full stocks of ha A flannels and flannelettes.— Advt.

The amount of freight hauled through the Otira tunnel last week irom t io West Const was 9779 tons, compared with 6318 tons for tho corresponding period last year, and 15,675 tons m 1030.

Lieutenant C. Shuttlewoith, Now Zealand Staff Corps, has been transferred from the training depot, Trenthani to become adjutant of the Auckland’ Mounted Rifles and adjutant of the Ist Field Ambulance, Auckland.

At the instance of the Standing Committee, and in order that special at tention may he given to the organisation and development of youth worknil churches in tho Diocese of Cl»rischurch will observe next Sunday as voung people’s day. The young people of AH Saints’ Church are cordially invited to attend Holy Communion at <" a.m. next Sunday, and Sunday School scholars to atend the service at H a.m. The Young People’s Clubs and Guilds will meet at a community tea at 5.30 p.m. and attend the evening service.

A new schedule of prices for lamb bought for export was in operation at the Addington market on Wednesday, the rise being a farthing a pound Ow lambs up to 421 b and for seconds. The price of lambs over 421 b remained unaltered The schedule now rilling is as followsUp to 421 b old, over 421 b sd, seconds 43d. One of the main "oiks is fairly full, but buyers in the fat lamb section on Wednesday operated at the new rate. The shortage of feed earlier in the season, combined with tlie large killings. have made first-class freezing lambs scarce, and this lias accounted for the rise.

We cordially invite you to inspect our new stock of jam jars, preserving pirs, and preserving pans in all sizes, and as usual the prices are right. We can also supply you w;ith extra tops and rubbers at the Economical Crockery Shop. P. Stephens, proprietress - Advt.

ofi years of age, hut looks no more - han 29 since using Rachel Hair 'lonic. Is 6(1 bottle. W. E. Williams, Chemist. -Advt,

Al flip address below, skilled and fashionable luiirdcessing is a speciality Ihe most up-to-date equipment hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements hav< 1,,. ( ;ii entered for. Miss Zilla Stephens. Roved Street. —Advt.

Sparkling lustre given to teeth wlien Panned with 1-o-deiit Tooth Paste, '"'loans ,th(> lost.il, refreshes the mouth, jo f )( | \y K. Williams, Chemist. — Ail v t.

Hoir full of vilalitv and Insirc by ~siu« Rachel Hair Tonic. Keeps origini| colour in hair 3s 6<| bottle, \\. L'. Williams, Chemisi.—Advt.

‘Happy Days Art Union £4OOO in 10-3 prizes. May lie your last opportunity, closes 10th. I ickets 2s 6d.— Advt.

The removal o.' the- exchange on American plug tobacco has resulted in a reduction of one halfpenny in the prices of all lines of plug tobacco imported from America. The deduction has been passed on to the public.

“The Last Chance’’ Art Union closes to-morrow night, as announced in an other column of this issue. The first prize is £'2[XX«, and tickets are on saT at 2/6 each. There is a probability that this will be the last art union to beheld for a considerable time to come.

Lines of interest showing at Addisons: Ladies’ and children’s cardigans and jumpers, dress tweeds and flannels, hosiery and gloves- of every description. Mens working shirts, men pyjamas, marble oil baize and table La ze. New designs in linoleum and to.i mattings.—Advt.

The Southern Cross, which has been employed lor more than a quarter of a century by the Church of England for mission work in the islands of Melanesia, left Auckland this week on her last trip to that part of the world She will return in June to Auckland, where she will go out of commission or, if possible he /sold. The Southern Cross was built in England in 1903 specially for mission work, and she was dedicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The death took place at Weetpoi t of Mr Geogre Thompson at the age ot 91 years, the last sixty years having been spent in Westport. He is survived by a widow, three sons and five daughters. His sor.s are George, Alfred and Charles and his five daught ers are M !SS Thomson (New Plymouth) Mrs T. Curtin (Westport), Nurse Thomson (Christchurch), Mrs Moodward (Westport), and Mrs Quinlan (Greymouth >.

A black spaniel, which fell over tinedge of the cliff at Campbell’s Punf at°Auckland, was pluckily rescued h\ a small hoy, who was lowered over the edge by a rope. The dog over-raii the edge, and slid down the clay face of the cliff, being unable to check its descent until it reached a small depression about halfway down. H.eie- it managed to secure a precarious foothold, but could not move, and was rapidly becoming exhausted. A rope was obtained, and the boy volunteered to allow himself to be lowered. The rope was secured under bis armp.ts. and lie was gradually let down until lie could lift flic dog from its position. He was then drawn hack to safety, amid the cheers oi a number of o-nlook-

A charge of theft heard in the Auckland Police Court was not without its humorous aspect. Three young men were charged with being on enclosed premises without lawful excuse, and also with stealing four bottles of beer, it appeared that they wero walking Town Symonds Street after midnight vhen they heard strains of dance music coming from a house, the door of which was open, Inside they went ind helped themselves to the beer, which they found in a locker. Unfortunately for them, a police constable had seen them enter, and when bey came out he- stopped them. Choir excuse was that they thought it was a dance, and walked in. “As a matter of fact, they were ‘gate■rashing’ at a private party,” said Mr E. K. Hunt, -S..M. All three vouths were of good character, and the case was met by them being bound over,

Schroder and Co. have made great preparations to cater for the cold nights, as will be seen in our new advertisement in this issue. The prices of blankets and rugs are exceedingly fine : n accordance with the low price of wool now ruling. It will pay you to visit Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The next Government measure to be nlacej before Parliament will be the Sales Tax Bill, which will probably appear to-day. Cabinet has yet to give final consideration to the draft of the Bill, so there is a possibility that its presentation may not he made until early next week. However, ii is hoped to introduce tile Bill toward the end of the second reading debate on the Adjustment Bill now before the House. The intention is to defer the Committee stages o ' the Adjustment Bill until the Sales Tax Bill has been disposed of. to enable the Government to consider amendments to the former measure. Since it became known that the Governinenit doliiiitel'y contemplated a sales tax a.s a method of raising revenue keen interest has been displayed as to the form in which the lax will be levied That is a question which will erobablv not. lie answered until l.lie Bill apner.as. The Keoiiomisls' ('mil. mil tee, wliieli suggested a sales lav plan to tbe Government, estimated that the device should p'oduee about fl ,lV)0,r0ll. Tt is now siiid that the Government. expects to secure a much greater revenue than that.

Heal thrift lies in hiiyhig blankets. We only stock the best New Zealand makes and ns identifiable goods, tbev must live up to their reputation. Why not call to-da.v and inspect qualities and compare prices at Addisons. Phon 0 SO.—Advt.

All grocers soil Sharlniul's Vinegar. Use if for n>ekles. sauces ami salads—it makes them il" 1 icious I'ure, piquant and strum;. Made in N'ln bottle or hulk. All givers.—Advt.

On .Sunday next the Anglican service t Koiterangi will be held at 2 p.m.

The Westport “News” says—An exceptional.y line line of South “Westland Imllocks arrived in Westport during the week on order to the Buller Meat Coy.

Owing to alterations iu progress to the water -supply consumers are requested to he as sparing as possible in their use of water during the next fortnight.

Tne nominations received by the Secretary of the Grey Alain School, for the committee for 1932, to lie elected at the annual meeting of householders on Monday night next, number thirteen, and ns only nine are inquired an election will l>e necessary.

The Highmaster of the Black Hand Society has wired the following message to Auckland—Sorry cannot help to quell recent disturbances, will be busy at Seaside Tennis Club’s Ball next Wednesday night. Afusic alone will bring hundreds and charge 2is Od for a good night’s dancing appeals to public generally. Cheerio.

Inspector James Fitzpatrick, who lias been in charge of the AVest Coast Police District for the past three years has been promoted to the position of Inspector of the Napier District, in succession to Inspector D. Gumming who has been appointed to the position of superintendent at Christchurch. Inspector Fitzpatrick’s successor for the West Coast district will be Sub-Inspector Charles Lopdell of Wellington, who has been promoted to tho rank of Inspector,

The induction of Rev. A. O. Harris the new Alinister of St. Paul’s Alethodist Church at Greymouth, took place last evening, when there was a largo congregation. Rev. G. E. Stockwell, superintendent of the Nelson District occupied the pulpit and conducted the service. After an inspiring address, be read the induction service and the new Alinister received the right hand of fellowship into the Church. Rev. C. Poston, who rbad the lessor., also spoke welcoming the new Alinister, and his good wife and family, and profered words of advice to the Alinister and congregation.

At a meeting of Radio Station 3ZR at Cobden on Wednesday, it was stated that the appeal by the Station for funds had met with a generous reception, and it was expected that more -donations would be sent in. It was decided to make daily, the broadcast from 7to 8 a.m. at present held only on -Monday mornings. The Station has also carried out arrangements whereby the chimes of the Town Clock would be broadcast. 3ZR will now be the first B class station in New Zealand to broadcast time direct from a town clock. It was also proposed that the station be improved on more modern lines, the power to be increased to 250 watte.

AVhat is probably the poorest quality j* offering of beef seen there for many years came forward at the Afetropolitan Market at Addington on Week nesday. The yarding was comprised almost- entirely of unattractive sorts, with good-class handy-weights not represented at all. The sale was very dull, and values were down by £1 a head. The fat sheep section isaw a very heavy offering, the quality being fairly even, with four outstanding lines. The heaviest sorts were cheaper by about a shilling a head, but tbe rest sold at prices about on a par with those ruling last week. The export schedue for lamb was increased, and exporters bought freely from that section at prices up to the advanced rate. Butchers took all that they required, but found a certain amount of difficulty in filling their requirements of the primest stuff. Good veal Mid at last- week’,? rates. Bacon was easier, but there wap a rise in the price of good handy-weight porkers.

A meeting presided over by the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) was held at the Town Hall this morning to arrange a programme of commemoration, for Anzac Day on Monday, 25th. inst. There were present also Revds. H. JAV. Knight®, G. A. Naylor, C. 0. Hailwood, Captain C. Abbott, Air D. J. Evans, President R.S.A., and Air Coles Town Clerk. The programme adopted was on the lines of previous years with an addition of a fourth hymn. There will be the usual parade under Oapt. 0. Bleach headed by the band, and including the R.S.A., Aroluntoers (who will constitute the firing party). Girl Guides, Bov Scouts and senior scholars of the Schools. At the Princess Theatre, the Mayor will preside, and open with an address. Tim Herd. Knights will read the scripture, and the Revd. Naylor will lead in prayer. The occasional address will he <rivon bv Captain Abbott, and the benediction will be pronounced by the Hovd. Hailwood. The hand will render an appropriate selection. The war memorials will he visited at the close of the service and the customary military honours, paid. After, the returned men will visit the Cemetery. Tt. is understood there will he an assembly of the school children at the State School in the forenoon.

Patrons are notified that cream mav now ho purchased as usual in any quantity ap the AVestlaud Dairy factory.—Ad’ -1