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Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1932, Page 4

First violets of the season, 6d a bundle at Yar rail’s, Revel I Street. —Adit.

The, Methodist Church service at Humphreys on Sunday will he at 2.30 jam. Preacher Rev. 0. 0. Hailwood.

lines of interest and value opened at Addison’s, black astrakan black and brawn coney trimming, towels and towing, tea towels.—Advt.

The Mayor, in this issue, requests that all business premises in the Borough observe a whole holiday on Wednesday next, Rimu gold jubnee celebration.

Forty dozen ties to clear at Is, is Oil. Is lid, 2s (id at W. H. Stoplorth’s.—Advt.

For taking thirty trout out of the Ashburton Kivcr by me..ns of dynamite, James Wear, labomer, of Fairton, was fined £ls, with costs £5 12s. On two related charges, fishing without a license and tak.ng fish other than by rod and line, ho was convicted ana discharged.

Note,—Since the commencement of our sa’e last Saturday, fourteen th if tv young men availed themselves of our 59s 6d sale suits! Why not you Y Sizes 3 to o stnl available at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

An unusual specimen of pukeko has made its appearance m tin; M ainieii Plains, ctaies a correspond, nt in the .miimiu "livening -dan. ' instead ol having the usual sooty black wings, the eird pas beautiful.y mottled drown colour, more like the wings of a turkey. The pukeko is the fust of its kind seen on the plains witu a departure iroiii the usual colouring of royal W-lie and black.

For weight, size and quality, our white blank*.ts are superior to all otliers-—Ho not be misted. Inspection invited at W. H. tjtuplortlis.— Advt.

An albatross, which Hew against the funnel or me steamer mamma tuirmg

a toyage lrom Sydney to Auckland m *\o\enmcr and ieil dead on tne deck, mis been sucessUilly mounted by taxidermists ot the stuff- ot tne Auckland War -Memorial Museum. The bird, which lias been effectively arranged to snow the Kilt spread of its wings, will iic available for exhibition shortly. It was offered to the museum when the M a rum a arrived at Auckland; and oili-cial-s of the museum welcomed mo opportunity to detain a comparatively rare exhibit of one of the world's most remarkable birds.

Fur the first time for some weeks beef was dearer at the -Metropolitan Market Addington on Wednesday. The yarding was considerably smaller than those toraard'recently, and tnis was Hie main reason lor the rise, which amounted to about £1 a head, lhe quality of the yarding did net -show much improvement over that of recent yar dings. Ti.e lat sheep weic a mixed diur.iig. and owing to slacker competir.un from butt hers, the price dropped i.;v a .shilling a head all round, 'tlie export schedule was Aci lower for wethers and -Jd for ewes. The schedule for fat lambs was also lower by a farthing for twos and eights, but the sale was a steady one at lute rates. The quality was lairly good, a larger proportion ot attractive small lambs being included. \ eal, pork and bacon showed tittle change fiom late rates.

Please note our sale prices are lor cash only. Wonderful bargains in every department at W. H. tfiopforth’s. —Advt.

The Soldiers’ Hall this evening will be file source of attraction to lovers of dancing upon the occasion of the inaugural ball ol the Westland Aero Club, to mark the opening of the flying school in Hokitika. Those features, upon which the success of tin 1 evening depends from the point of view of the organ: .-ors, namely the music and the supper, have keen given every attention, and no trouble lias been too great to enlist the support and satisfaction of potions. Hie novelty of the ('veiling will he the giving of free flights to the w liners I .a' lie* s !)cciu! numbers and the win-| net's of the lucky spot waltz. Consul- j cniig the object ol the t lull, and flic 1 fa, , .bat it is the first organisation of its kind mi the Coast. having iioiinilely placed Hokitika on the mao, j lie ball is wort by of support, and [ patrol;, arc assured of an enjoyable j evening. j for real quality ami variety ask Ho see our range of boy’s all wool pullovers from As lid at W. 11. Stop- ! fort I is.- Advt.. j Patrons are notified that cream ma' I now be purchased as usual in any quantity a* tile Westland Dairy ha* lory.—Advt. New Zealand livids in vinegars with locally lie de Shnrlnnd’s X'iiiogar. A real quali: \ product. I’ure and p’.quji 11 1, in f. Mile or bulk. All grocers - Ail'd;. Sireaks ol grey m your loir r" Barbel 'l'ouie will eliminate ‘belli. Not a dye. As bd. W. K. Williams. Chemist. \ Ivt

Further ."applies of men's felt Inns t<. Imml. Our eusli sale prise .;s Il<i.Advt.

Tlie usual service will lie conducted hy Rev. O. A. Naylor in the Kokatalii I’re-hyterian Church next Sunday at 2.3 U p.ni.

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

Men, meet winter with a warm leather coat, cardigau, comfy underwear. pyjamas, and warm socks. Hoy's short*, double seated, heavy Jerseys and golf hose, all procuraDie at Addison’s at their usual low prices.— 7 Adv..

Heavy ribbed all wool cardigan:?, special cash sale price 9s 6:1 at AY. H. .Stop f orth’s.—Advt.

Ladies, Air Clai'k, manufacturers agent of Christchurch inv.toi \ou to ca 1 and inspect his large stocks ol wj.ui.ei overcoats, jumper suits, lumber jackets, tweed and velvet frocks in all ■v.es. also best quality leather over coats lined £4 19s (id each. Duncans sample rooms. Tailored. Street. —Advt.

After a trip of close on two hours, Mr Xancekivell’s plane, piloted ny f .yjng-Officer McDonald, and carrying a passenger, arrived in Hokitixa yesterday afternoon. The delayed arrival was due to the plane, Hying above the heavy clouds, being unaoie to get its exact bearings, and it was not until the plaits was over the Alps in South Westland that the exact locality was ascertained.

When winter comes you would be well advised to call and see, Addison’s range of ladies’ winter coats, millinery, jumpers, cardigans, gloves, hosiery, vests, and bloomers. These have all been carefully chosen for style and quality and prices to suit all pockets.—Advt

To call at the AYcllington Harbour Board's left luggage office and fine that one of her trunks had disappeared was the experience of a woman who was travel! ng to the Eucharistic Congress, to be held in Dublin , via Australia, last Thursday. The traveller had left her luggage in the left-lug-gage offee on the Queen’s AATiarf. and on Thursday, when she called to collect it to have to transferred to the Miiunganui. one trunk out d the three left could not he found. A thorough search has since been made by Harbour Hoard officials, hut no trace of the missing trunk has yet been found. The woman left by the Maungnnui for Sydney last Friday without her trunk.

A well attended meeting to arrange for the forthcoming Blanket Hall was held in the Soldiers’ Hail last u'.eiimg. Mrs Geo. Perry presided. Mr.* T. Gagncv was appointed bun. secretary and Mr J. Mclntyre Don. treasurer. It was resolved to hold the annual hall on Wednesday, SStli May. Ticket*, dmih’o (!/-, gentlemen 3/6, Indies 2/6, I he following subcommittees were appointed: Decorative—Mesdames Butler. Langford, Robinson, Messrs Mclntyre, Dolby, Brown, Ende, H. Park, Collett and .1. ft obi n son. Cakes —Mesdames Fade, AYilson, Collett, H, Park. Meiu zies, D. Stuart, T. Stewart. Pavkliil!, Beniamin, Rag.nr, A\arren and G. Hart., Salads and trifles —Mesdames G< <>. and Garnet Perry, Cagney and I'm in. Lounge and floor.—Mesdames Tomlinson. Wells. Steel. AYarren. M Mni•nvav. Messes Walls, FtcH. AYarren, Tomlinson, .Alenzies, Cnulson. Alerison. Kernahan and I>r. Hart. The next meeting was set clown ior r l hursday, the 19th May at 7 p.m.

Some of the sale prices at the Economical Crockery Shop: StpinUss table knives Is 6d each : stainless de*-sevt knives Is 4d each : stainless soup spoons Is 3d each ; stainless table spoons l.s 3d each : stainless dessert spoons Is each : stainless tea spoons 7d each ; stainless dessert forks 1-: each ; stainless dinner forks Is 3d each; stainless bread knives from 2s 6d to 7s 6d each ; seutd knives wjfli coloured handles 2s Hd each. P. Stephens, proprietress.—Advt.

W’e are now showing a useful winter range of Eiderdowns, Hugs, Blankets. Rupee 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 tliem.—Harley’s, The Home Furnishers, Crevmouth.—Advt.

Soft, lovely hair, full of lights, secured by using Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. Wk E. W itliams. Chemist.— Advt.

Sale time at the Economical Crockery -Slepi Bargain** galore. Large cake: of hath soap 5d cake; Is Pine Cast”e 3d cake. Lux 5.1,1 cake. Writing pads from 5d each, envelopes 3d packet. Bui t e r dishes from 3d each; jam dishes from oil ■cerl) ; large white jugs Is eucli ; fancy imps and saucers lid each ; fancy cruel sets from Is 3d each, w wonderful variety of fancy vases troiii 9,1 each. Hall and inspect a barga’n tilde. Economical f'rockei v Shop. E. Stephens, propri 'tress.- —Advt.

Women’s hair prevented from greying liv using liiiehel Tonic. Preserves emeiir, 5s 6d bottle. XV. K. XX’illiams. Chemist;- Adv:. (,’ganti- I'lcnranec sale at the I‘.'on omical (V Tory Shop. commencing Saturday * il 59th. Every arli.ie of iiockerv. laiiey goods, and kitchen va re reduced. Watch bur advertise, meet for startle v prices and -keep your c\c on our bare u window. I'.coliomieal t'roekerv Shop. P. Stephen*, proprietic •- Advt.