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Hokitika Guardian, 4 May 1932, Page 4

The monthly meeting of the WcEhnd Acclimatisation Society vvi’F be held this evening at 7130 o’clock’”at the Soldiers’ Hall.

Junior members and injjpnding members of the Excelsior Football Club are advised to attend a meeting in Keller’s Sample Rooms to morrow (Thursday) evening at 7 o’clock. —Advt.

Vegetable growers are reminded that a prize of os is awarded to the heaviest cabbage in the show. There re also a cup for most point in the vegetable section at the Chrysanthem Show next Wednesday.

One of the attractions at the Chrysanthemum Show next Wednesday will be the decorated tables- There are two classes in the section, one for adults with a special prize of 10a, and one f°i the juvenile class for girls under 16, for which Mips F. A. Thompson has kindly donated the prize. ,

Replying to a question in the Legislative Council, the Minister for Education, the Hon. R, Masters, said that art unions were not encouraged foi taxation or revenue purposes as this 9uni of public finance was considered unxmind. The matter of issuing further permits was at present under consideration by the Government.

Ministers at / Auckland on Monday emphatically denied the statement that the old age pension reduction would lie made on the maximum amount payable, regardless of what the individual ro delved. f Tt is ridiculous,” said Mr Coates. “The cut m«rt be on the amount received-. If there is any mistake in the legislation we will soon alter it.” The Hon. J. G. Cobbe, Minister fo Pensions, in agreeing that the cut applied to the amount - received, said that old age pensioners would receive the .same per month as previously, loss roughly 10 per cent.

The death occurred on Sunday ,at Westport, of Mr Peter Ro s elli, snr. Deceased, was was 84 years of age, was a native of Switzerland, arriving in this country 54 , years ago, and since that time lie had resided mostly on the West Coast, following farming pursuits. He was a member of the Holdtika Lodge, E.C., and had been a member of the Craft for GO years. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago, and leaves .two sons, Petor .and diaries, and one daughter, Mrs O. Stmvell,

Archbishop Julius had an amusing experience recently while visiting the West Coast. He .stopped to pass t’re time of day with an old digger he saw hanging over his front gato, ruminating over a pipe. After .some conveiv'atibn about the remarkable weather they were having, the Archbishop observed that the old fellow was looking at him covertly under his shaggy eyebrows, ami said, “I’ll bet you don’t know i who 1 am ?” The miner was not to be caught. “Can’t say I knows you vorv vcY, but I knew'your old Dad better!’ The Dean is still pondering whether this is a compliment or a naive tribute to hie .father's evergreen youth.—Tbe “Church News.”

Some amusement was caused at too meeting of the Wanganui Hcspital Board when correspondence was being dealt with. One letter asked that the Board pay a doctor’s biU for two guineas incurred by a motorist who had been sent to tlie hospital by a policeman. The claim was made to the Board for the fee on the grounds that the driver was indigent,. The seer etary, Mr L. V. Kirby, pointed, out in his reply that it the driver bad been indigent be would not have been in a position to drive the car about the country. The Board approved of the secretary’s act on. Another case was that of a Maori who had been at tbe hospital for treatment, and while then* had had his teeth taken cut. He ,asked that the Board simply him with a now set of teeth free of charge. The request was refused.

Sale time at the Economical Crockery ,Shii]>| Bargains galore. Large cakes ■of 1 111 soap 5d cake; Is I’ine Castile 3d calce, Lux 51,1 cake. Writing pads from 5d each, envelopes 3d packet. But. li*r dishes from 3d each ; jam dishes from 5d each ; large white jugs Is 6d each ; fancy cups and saucers lid each ; fancy cruel sets from Is ,3d each. A wonderful variety of fancy vases from 9d each. Call ami inspect a bargain table. Economical Crockery Shop, I’. Stephens, proprietress. —Advt.

At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality The most up-to-date equipment fen hair waving, shampooing, and othei treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements hav< been catered lor. Miss Zilla Stephens. Reveil Street.— Advt Beautiful women” ; poilt bv greying hair l -Rachel Hair Tonic will restore lost colour. 3s 6d. W. E. Williams. Chemist,—.Advt,

Messrs McMahon and Lee notify in this issue, particulars of their entry for the Rosa stock sale next Monday.

Mr J. Cropper, o-f Waßaha, a candidate for the Southern Riding-, of the County Council, inserts a notice to the electors in this kssue.

The notice of the public is drawn to the fact that, aeroplane flights at very cheap rates can now be arranged. Apply phone 116.—Advt.

■ A statement that New Zealand does not receive any share of the profits derived from the minting of siive. coins in Australia is , made by the Minister for Finance, the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, in reply to an in rpi ry ! by the Papatoetoe Welfare League. The Minister adds that such coin is not legal tender in the Dominion,although it circulates lreely. Since the issue of the coined silver regulations, importations of silver co n from the Commonwealth have been dealt with severely.

The general export licenses ulTch exporters were required to take out under the Government’s exchange poo regulations enforced on January Ist will expire cn June 30th. The Minister for Finance (tire Hon. W. Downie Stewart) has already mentioned the end of June ,as the time for the abolition of the pool, so that apparently it will not be necessary for those having licenses to renew them beyond tho six-monthly period for which they were originally issued. Particular licenses in respect of particular shipments of goods are still being issued, and will be Issued until .the regulations ore cancelled,

Settlers in the Gatlins district Otago are convinced that the coming winter will be unusually rigorous. Rabbit, ai'o said to be the prophets in this respect, and since trappers repose no little faith in them it is generally agreed that severe conditions may be expected. The grounds for tbe expectat;on are comprised in the character of the skins at present coming forward. Whereas it is not usual to find the beet winter skins' until -well into June and July, trappers report that nearly all the skins coming, in just now are heavy winters.

Home-made brew is fairly popular in Taranaki, but one res dent has learned, his lesson. He was. given a recipe by a friend, and started to make his first “brew.” Among the ingredients were three bottles of malt which were duly ordered and included in the “mixture.” When the time came t sample the liquor, however, the effects were disastrous. A modest half cup was sufficient to have alarming effects oii the “brewer’s” wife and the “brewer” himself succumbed to a cupful j So potent was the “brew” tha no one was game to drink it and inquiries were made. Imagine the amazement of all when it was learned that three one pound bottles of malt were required and the store had sent threb seven pound bottles, which had all gone into the “brew.”

In December last,’ when “Fire Prevention Week” was held, a prize of £1 Is was offered for an essay competition in the schools throughout the Donvnion. Essays were sent in each district to the fire superintendent of the principal towns, who, in turn, forwarded them to Mr R. Girling Butcher Inspector of Fire Brigades. The prize for the Dominion has been won bv Joyce Martin, of the Roa S hook Blackball, in the Canterbury Education Board’s district. In a letter t" the Board, Mr Butcher expresses the hope that a presentat'on will be made of the orize, cither as cash or trophy. The entries were disappointing—rroba 1)1 y due to insufficient publicity, states the letter, and it Was hoped that better results would be chained from Die competition during the next Fire Prevention Week.

All grocers sell Sharland’s Vinegar. Use it for pickles, sauces and salads — it makes them delicious Pare, piquant and strong. Made in N.Z. In bottle or bulk. All girders.—Advt.

Some of ,tVie sale prices at the Economical Crockery Shop: Stainless table knives Is 6d each ; stainless dessert knives Is 4d each ; stainless soup spoons Is 3d each ; stainless table spoons Is 3d ench : stainless dessert spoons Is each ; stainless tea spoons id each ; stainless dessert forks Is each ; stainless dinner forks Is 3d each ; .stainless bread knives from 2s 6d to 7s 6d each; salad knives with coloured handles 2s lid each. PStephens, proprietress.—Adv.l.

Greying, faded hair given new life and lustre with (Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. W, E. Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

We are now showing a useful winter range of Eiderdowns. Bugs, Blankets Tvapoc 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, Grey mon tli.—Advt.