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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1932, Page 4

Tin* •■Guardian” will not he published on Alouda/ (Anznc Day). \ notice re pic!.ling onions appears in this issue. \ notice in this issue draws attention to Ales,si's 1 fidgety ami Go's entry :il tin' Koto mini stock sale next Wed nesday YoU ran make the most |0, plant sauces and pickles with Sharland's ylfi,,cai\ A real quality product made in You Zealand. I’nrr ami strong. In bottle in’ hulk All groetds, AdyL

Help the' R.S.A, and come along to the euchre on Tuesday night.

Men’s felt hats from 5s lid all s'V.es at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

’rile* programme for the Catnoiic concert at Kokatahi in aid of the Church Building Fund, is published to-day.

Golf clubs. Irons 10s, woods 15s, bags from 12s 6d. All the best makes at Yarrall’s', Revel] Street.—Advt.

To-day a Paddy’® Market is being held at the Soldiers’ Hall where there are gifts of all kinds for sale for the benefit of the R.S.A. ifuncls. The sale is being continued during the afternoon. To-night there will he a social dance at the hall.

We are offering the best value in blankets. Do not be misled. Call aiu, see for yourself. W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

On Monday (Anzae Day) the returned soldiers will participate in the commemoration service at the Princess Theatre, joining in the procession from the Drib Hall. At night there will he a public concert at the Theatre under the auspices of the R.S.A.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, April 26th at 8 o’clock. Ist prize two SClb. flour and sugar cannisters ; 2nd prize set 5 fancy jugs • 3rd prize 7 piece salad set ; 4th prize mixing bowl. Good prizes, Admission 2s.—Advt.

With the transfer of Sub-Inspector Q. W. (Lopdell on promotion to Greymouth, the West Coast will gain the services of a police officer who is one of the recognised authorities on the licensing laws of New Zealand. Ever since he joined the Force in 1901 he has displayed an extraordinary interest in this section of the law, and on many occasions lie lias sprung a surprise by exploring fresh avenues in the sections of the Act.

The Greymouth Jockey Club has decided to hold a race meeting at Onioto on the King's Birthday .(June 3)- Although the programme has not been finally decided on, tihe stakes will be about £4OO for .seven events. There wi’l be two hack races, three open races, and two trots. It can scarcely be anticipated that there will be many visiting horses for this meeting, but it should be welcomed by all West Coast owners and trainers who have to keep their horses for many months until the next meetings would be held.

The Soldiers 1 Hall is a very gay and busy '.scene to-day, and has all the appearance of a bazaar—with admission free. There is a great array of goixls, and the six stalls are all crowded with a variety of supplies that will meet the demands of any household, ’file display is. unexpectecrly large and should command large patronage. The sale will continue throughout, the afternoon and in tno early evening, so that housewives have a special opportunity to secure bargains for the week-end. The lacuesr committee bus certainly done exceedingly well and deserves all credit for their fruitful work.

Two freak deer heads each a malformed 2i-pointer, were brought in to Christchurch last week for mounting, 'the Kakaia deer forest of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society contributed one, the trophy of an English tourist, who brought out several normal good heads, and the other was shot in the Lees Valley country. A-peculiarity shared by the heads is that each antl-v of each head is equipped with the “cup” at the top which is one of the hall marks of good heads such as the "royal ’ —prized among trophies—the cups of royals, according to tradition, must each hold a tumblerful of wine. On tide I-ees Valley 21-poiater. one of the bigger tines did not sweep up and out, butcurved .sharply down, like a rams hoiu. The biggest head, in terms ot points, ever shot in New Zealand was a 24pointer taken about 1912.

Akm! AY by go -shabby or Mibnrt to wearing a low and interior suit when you can buy die “real job” for 59/(5 at AY- H. Stopfcrth’s sale.—Advt.

AVo are now showing a useful winter range of Eiderdowns, Rugs, Blank.ts. Kapoc buttoned Redding, and bcautiiid Carpets and Hearthrugs at prices in keeping with the times. Our huge stocks are at vour disposal to select from. It will repay you to investigate them. —Harley’s, The Home Furnishers, Grevmouth. —Advt.

Mothers! AYe have a small range of boys’ Roi-lyn and English covet overcoats. Usual price 29s 6d to 49s 6d. AVo will make the prices attractive for cash. AY. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Real thrift lies in buying good blankets. AYe only stock the best N.Z. makes and as identifiable goods, they must live up to their reputation. AATy not call to-day and inspect qualities and compare prices at Addisons. Rhone 89.--Advt.

Get instant relief from that annoying cold—inhale “Naze!,” the scientific remedy. Disinfects the circle of infection—the passages of the mouth, nose ai.d throat. 60 doses for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s 6d, All chemists. Advt.

Duift dye these grey hair.s! Ise Rachel Tonic, which restores lost cnl mir. 3s 6d bottle. AY. K. \A Illinois, 1 ‘hem fit. - - Advt. At the address below, skilled and fqshionahle ha "'dressing is a speciality The most i.p-to-d"te equipment foi hair waving, shampooing, and othei treat meins has been installed, and your most exactiier requirements have been catered for. Miss Zillu Stephens, Reveil Street.—Advt.

Good prizes at the Soldiers’ Euchre on Tuesdrv. Admiss.on La.

The meeting of the Boxing Association will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m

Schedules for the Chrysanthemum Show on May lltli, obtainable from Yarrall’s, Rev ell Street.

/Roll up to the dance in the Soldiers’ Hall, Saturday night dancing from 8' until 11.45. Black Hand OrchestraAdmission: Gen'ts Is 6d. Ladies Is.

The Westland Sub-Union will meet on Tuesday, next week, owing to Monday being Anzae Day. Nominations ■or Junior Competitions also close on Tuesday at 8 p.m

There was heavy rain yesterday afternoon from the north, and then it swung round to the south west. There were continued heavy showers during the night and this morning, and the atmosphere was considerably cooler.

Growers interested in the forthcoming Chrysanthemum Show will pler.sj note in Section A, Class 12 in the schedule, should read: Four Red Japanese, 2 varieties. Special prize 10/6 donated by Mrs H. Fitzgerald, second prize 2/6.

Poppies are on sale to-day at the Soldiers’ Hall while a Paddy’s Market is being held, and is proving very attractive, there being a large variety of Useful goods for sale. The citizens and settlers have been very genel'OUs in their donation,? of gifts to the worthy object in view.

A slip occurred at about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon on the Rewanui line, just alter the afternoon train hay passed on its way about a mile and a-hnlf above the Dunollie Railway station. The train bringing tile miners from their work bad to stop on the other side of the slip and the miners bad to walk home. The slip was cleared later in the evening and the train was able to return to Greymouth.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Westport, on Thursdavt Thomas Davies appeared before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., charged tl'iat lie did receive the sum of £lO 5s 8d on terms requiring him to pay the same to the Provident Life Assurance Company and fraudulently omitted to pay the same, thereby committing theft. Accused elected to be tried by jury, and was committed for trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court at Greymouth. Bail was allowed in self £SO or two of £25 each.

Miss E. Comyns Thomas (of Christchurch), pupil of Miss Margaret Morris and Mrs Wordsworth, London, announces she is prepared to give lessons in modern ballroom, G*.*eek and cpeiatic dancing in Hokitika. Ballroom dancing includes slow foxtrot, quickstep, cuestep and waltz. Miss Thomas is recognised as one of the leading teachers of dancing ill the Doinihioti, therefore, those wishing to become proficient iii the ballroom will probably avail themselves of the opportunity of acquiring-, that finish which distinguishes the accomplished dancer from the others.

The programme to be presented at the Princess Theatre (appearing on the front page) on Monday night will commend itself to all music lovers. It is well arranged with vocal and instrumental numbers as well as elocutionary items, and patrons should find the fare provided very enjoyable. The occasion is a benfit for the R.S.A. building fund, and thus assistance to the soldiers is worthy of veiy liberal patronage. The prices of admission are nominal and a full house will be very helpful to the local organisation which is de. rving of all public supnort. The concert on Monday night will commence at 7.45 o’clock. Patrons and performers should note the hour. Men! A'ou cannot buy better elsewhere and in addition to price our stock is rel able. AY. H. Stopforth. —Advt. Alen! Here’s something worth investigating. Fine all wool worsted undej-wear, singlets underpants, and shorts. Usual price 10s 6d to 13s 6d, our cash sale price 6s lid per garment.—Advt.