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Hokitika Guardian, 27 April 1932, Page 4

“Heart-wise” Floral Studio have moved to Hamilton Street. Open Saturday. Fine display of new pot plants and flowers. —Advt.

At the request of a number of cooking enthusiasts, a class for cream puffs has been added to the schedule of the Chrysanthemum .Show, and, in addition to the ordinary prizes, a special prize has been donated. A special prize has also been donated by Mrs Keen for Lie best white compressed yeas': loaf.

The game-shooting season will open on Monday, May 2nd, not Mnv It. the uvual opening day. Some time ago the Department of Internal Affairs decided that when May Ist fell on a Sunday the season should not open until the following day. Therefore the season threughut the Dominion will commence on May 2nd nil conclude on July 31st.

For the. lovers of dancing, a real treat is in store at Boss on Fridaynight. All the excellent arrangement.*. are in the hands of a young and enthusiastic body u. men who ace going to extremes to see that -Ue night surpasses all previous efforts. They have also engaged the lull oi chestva of six who need no recommendation as the numerous engagements tlu.-y aie now ro.eeiving speak for themselves. So it behoves everyone to attend what promises to be a great ball.

Of sc veil exhibitions given for the South Island by the Trinity College < f Music, five have been awarded to pupils of the Convent of Mercy, Greymouth. The exhibitions awarded are. anga), piano. 93 marks, £l2 12s; intermediate, Ida Clayton (Alumni), violin, 97 marks; Tessie MeSherry (Greymouth), violin, 97 marks; junior. Colleen Phillips (Greymouth). violin, 97 marks; Eileen -Keating (Kuma:a). piano, 9G marks. The intermediate and junior exhibitions are worth £G Gs.

Real thrift lies in buying good blankets. We only stock the best N.Z. makes and as identifiable goods, they must live up to their reputation. Why not call to-day and inspect qualities and compare prices at Addisons. Phono Si).—-Advt.

(!roving, laded hair given new lih ~( id |i,..t e with Rachel Hair lonic. A 6d boiile. W. K. Williams. Chemist.— Advt.

There's only one way to treat a cold at tho points of illloetioll ; the “Nay.ol” the scientific remedy. 120 month, nose and throat. Inhale doses for 2s Gd. GO da. * for Is Gd All chemists. Advt. * uisiiiiie in your hair lay using Rachel Tonic. Res' 'res grey hair to original , 01,,,,,-. 5s aI. W. K. Williams, Chemist. Adw. Now Zealand leads iii vinegars with locally made Sliarhmd's \ illegal'. \ ival quality product. Pure ami piqmi,t. In bottle or hulk. All grocers - Advt.

A neat hair trim, a natural looking pci'iii.tr.eKt wave and an ai I ist in setting complete a dainty evening attire. Make sure of looking your best at the Aero flub Hull by making an early appo.ntni; lit at the Uivinia Toilet Salon.

A golden key designed in Auckland was prevented to the Governor-Gener-al. Lord Rledisloe, at the opening ol the carillon at the Nat'onal War .Mem orial in Wellington on .Monday. Ike design of the key is a tower suppoito i bv an inverted I:oll bearing a Reman standard, with an inscription on the top “New Zealand National War Memorial Carillon Tower.” About three days, were occupied in making the key, which measures di n in length ana weighs an ounce and a hall.

Thirteen cases of infectious diseases were reported in the Canterbury ,r and West Coast 'Health District durmg last week as compared with twelve for he previous week. There were no deaths, while the number of cases of infant! e paralysis decreased by two. Jhe figures are ;s f o'lows : —Canterbury : Searl-: fever 3, diphtheria 1, •tubercullosis 2, infantile paralysis 3, puerperal sepsis, 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis '2. A death attributed to infantile paralysis the week be I ore last was not due to that cause.

The annual meeting of the Koiterangi Women’s Institute took place in the ball on "Wednesday, April 2utn. The following were elected to the Committee : —President, Mrs M. Hareoutt; vice, president, Mrs W. Jones; (secretary and treasurer, Mrs Selvyn Havill. Also Mosdames Jamie,soil, Boddington, Eric Smith and W r . Havill The retiring president gave a short account of her visit to the formation meeting of the South Canterbury and West Coast Federation which took place in Christchurch on April tun. Supper was served by the hostesses for the evening, Mesdames E. Smith, H. Fleming, S. Havill and Miss Y. Ditely.

A tortoise which was well over a hundred years old was one of the entries ofthe S.P.C.A. Junior League show on Saturday at Christchurch. Tts owner (Master AL F. Winder) was very proud of his ponsessicn, especially as it was the cynosure of all childish eyes. Ke said that it had been given to his father some years ago, and had been passed on to him. i.t was allowed, to wander about the garden and feed on dandeliom?, which it considered a great delicacy, and clover leaves. It did not eat anv meat. Whe'll the winter approached, the tortoise would bury itself and remain underground for six months or so. "When alarmed, the animal would draw' its head and limbs into its covering shell ancl be completely protected from an enemy.

A boat Fatality occurred at the Mata ki oil Friday evening, Mr Alex Murdoch being drowned, and his sum sun, Mr Lon Robertson, having a fortunate escape from a like fate (says the Westport, “News”). Deceased, who was in o-ltli year, was a brother-in-law of Mr E. Wall and about two years ago retired from the Post and Telegraph Department. For the past twelve months he has visited the district periodically, residing with his step-son, Mr Robertson, who recently acquired the property formerly owned by Mrs IV. Tester at Mataki. The tragedy occurred at about 10.30 p.m., the men leaving Mr Mali’s at 10 o’clock to cross the Mataki river to the homestead on the far s'de. The method of crossing was a boat worked on the punt principle, and as soon as it reached the. current, the river being in sight flood, the strain snapned ail iron ring connecting the oieihord wires and the boat was immediately capsized. The men were carried through the deep water at the 10-aliry to the rapids below ana here Robertson secured a hold on doc:.'iv/.“d but Weis unable mainta n mine and deceased was swept from sight.

’W’o a t'o now showing a useful winter i-jinjro o’.' Eiderdowns. Rugs, Blankets. Kapr.f lniltoned Budding, and beautiful Carpels 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, Grey mouth. —Advt.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality The most up-to-date equipment fm hair waving, shampooing, and other treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Hiss Zilla Stephens, Reveil Street.—Advt.

Hair preserved and beautified by using Rachel Tonic. Restores lustre and colour. 'ss 6d. W. E- Williams, Chemist.— -Advt.

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

First aid for Coughs, (Adds. fnllmm/.a WOODS’ GREAT PEPPFRMINT CUBE

20 years younger in appearance since using Rachel Hair Tonic. 5s 6d. Not a dve. W. Is. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Schroder aid Co. have made great preparations ;o eater lor the cold niißil s, a> will lie seen in our new advertisement in this issue. The prices o r blankets and rue - are exceedingly line 111 neeordaiiee with the low price of wool now ruling ft will pay you to visit Schroder and Co.— Advt.