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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1932, Page 4

Good prizes and a good night’s entertainment for 2s at the Soldiers' Euchre on Tuesday. The K oka in hi Sports ball takes pitme on Wednesday next, April 20th., with tire Ross Orchestra in attendance. Everything points to a huge success from 8 o’clock sharp. R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, April 19th., at 8 o'clock. Ist. prize, pair double hod white hlankers; 2nd prize, 3 pair large hath towels; :lnl. prize, hloz. large pillow slips; Ith. prize, Jploz. linen tea towels. Good prizes. Admission 2s. Advt. Word was received by the police at tiv cyiiiotit li yesterday. that: a man Hitnii'il Rolrv! Osborne, had committed suicide at Knimala, that morning. It Is understood that Osborne was a man idiom bo wars o! age, itittl had been i riploved by Mr W. T. Green. ~1 the !■•: i ■ -’s Situ mill at Kaimata. It is said that lie slated ins intention I" commit suicide this morning, and later •v; s li im,l ,| aid m circnitisiam es wbieb point lo Ids having shot hiincsll' with ;i .tilts rill'. Const able W. Rogers le.'t Ibis ai’lerne, n jo investigate. Oshecim was niitit ii !. bis wile residing in t anI el ii Tv Gjeiillling white tcrlb can be yours bv fi'i.nilai lv using 1 o-detit 1 <i! It l'aMe. s' 6(1 front W. E Williams, Chemist.Mlvl.

N 1 r J. Duffy, of Creymouth Ims notification in this issue in refer, n to Vita .Mate, llie ideal beverage.

Help the R.S.A. and come along to the Soldiers’ Euchre on Tuesday night. 'J'be first prize is double bed blanket*, while other prizes are also offered.

Of three tenders for supplying roller blinds to the new wing of the .Mental Hospital, that of Mr F. Bade has been accepted of British make, the number required being sxty-five.

The Gael arrived this morning from Wellington and Westport with a fuff general cargo. She sails to night, for Westport and Wellington with a cargo of timber.

At the Kokatahi 'Sports on Wednes day the West Coast Highland Flint open e hump ion ship for the Arthur R<>- s ‘ Cup, will he competed for. The Cup i to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. The winner will re ceive a gold medal.—-Advt.

At the grand finale to the sports gala, at Ivokatahi to-morrow, a grand ball will be held at Kokatahi tomorrow evening. Novelty dances, an appetising supper, and music by tne Ross orchestra- are features of tne evening’s entertainment.

We are now showing a useful winter range o.‘ Eiderdowns, Rugs, Blankets. Kapce buttoned Bedding, and beautiful Carpets and Hearthrugs at prices in keeping with the times. Our large stocks are at your disposal to select from. It will repay you to investigate them.—Harley’s, The Home Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt.

The erection of the United Sawmilling Company’s new mill, replacing that destroyed a few months ago by fire, is proceeding satisfactorily, and it is expected that a. few weeks will see it completed. The Mo an a mills have worked steadily for some time, though in some cases the full mill complement has not been utilised.

A .special feature at the Paddy’s Market, will be an exhibition of art work done by Institute members at the Women’s Institute .stall. Any member wishing to exhibit work, please leave exhibits either at Mrs -Mclntyre’s, Fitzherbert Street, or Airs Basil Wilson’s, Hamilton Street, up till Friday night. All .saleable art goods may be left at the Soldiers’ Hall o-n Saturday.

At the , Reef ton Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday, Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., presiding, i?\ Haa-ewood sued S. T. Provis for £lO, the value of two sows destroyed. Defendant stated that the pigs had been a -nuisance to him and had got into a paddock of oats. Hi,s property was- properly fenced with barbed wire. He had spoken to plaintiff about the trespass of the. pigs, and finally shot them, advising the police of ids having done so, and requesting plaintiff to remove t-nwu. Plaintiff (claimed that the dividing fence was not in good order and called wltne«£€# who stated they did not consider it stockproof. The §ow ß were part of a lot he had bought at lkamatua They would bring at least £-5 to £6 .in tlie market. The Magistrate gave judgment for £5 each for tne pigs, with Court costs.

Air and Airs Henry Hamer, well known citizens of Kumara who are tearing on a holiday visit to Europe were entertained at a social gathering at Kumara. on Saturday evening, when thev were presented with an dhimmnteU address and a travelling rug. Tne Mayor. Air A. B. Spiers, presided, ana congratulatory speeches uere made hj .ilessrs J. AicLaughliti, J. ALacfarlane. j steel, J. Keating and others. All Humor, on rising to respond, was re ceived with applause. He said tilat words failed to convey his thanks to* Ml the kindly sentiments expressed He wii,y native horn, and had been reared in the town and had been in business tliere for 30 years. It was pteasing to hear that he and his wife’s efforts to lie good sports had met. with the approval of many fiends. The address signed by the chairmen of local bodies would be highly valued, and the rug would always remain a treasured keepsake. Ihe co-operation of all committeemen, coupled with their support and interest, helped executive officers to carry out their duties expeditiously. He trusted that during his absence tilings generally would prosper and that on his return ho would find all of them well and happv and renewed prosperity of former times.

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

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 ba ze. New designs it, linoleum and toilmattings.—Advt.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality. The most up-to-date equipment fot hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments lias been installed, ami your most exacting requirements have hern eater.'d for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Reveil Street.—Advt. Gel instant relvf from that annoying cold—inhale •'N’bzol,’’ the scientific remedy. Disin IY. s t lie circle of in lection—the passages of the mouth, nose aid throat. 60 doses for Is 6,1. 120 ,loses for 2s 6d \i! chemists Advt,