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Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1932, Page 4

Mrs E. Borton and Miss R. Borton insert a notice of appreciation in this issue.

Gum boots for women and children from 8s lid to 12s Cd a pair, at Arch Little’s '..hue store. —Advt.

Mails which left Auckland on April sth., per tlis Niagara, via Vancouver, arrived at London on May 7th.

Last week, freight railed through the Otira tunnel amounted co 10,113 tons, compared with 10,657 ! tons in the corresponding week of 1931 and 14,680 tons in 1930.

Men’s Uskide boots and shoes, wonderful value at lGs lid a pair. See these at Arch Little’s ■ shoe store. Advt.

The unlucky thirteen—M. Doumer, the President of France who was assassinated this week, was the 13th President of the French Republic and was elected on May 13th, 1931, and took office a month later, on J une 13. June 13.

See O’Brien’s light whole back shooters, nailed, 25s a pair; heavy, in same make, 280 6d a pair, at Arch Litte’s Shoe Store.—Advt.

The was in increase of two cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts for the weekended neon on Monday as compared with the previous week. The total was ten, as follows: —Canterbury: Scarlet- fever, 2 ; diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 3; lethargic encephalitis, 1. Went Coast: Scarlet fever, 1 ; tuberculosis, 2.

While trawling for fish, Mr Frank Gracia, of Akaroa, caught a silver tuna, whose habitat, is off the coasts of Florida. The fish is 3ft 2in -in length, very fat and solid, with silver, iridescent skin, and weighing 311 b. Tt lias been sent to the Christchurch Museum. This is said to be the third of its species caught in New Zealand waters.

The Chrysanthemum Show was opened in the Soldiers’ Hall this afternoon. It is a very fine one, the disr play of blooms being of an outstanding nature. All the morning the Committee were busy receiving exhibits, and then' the judging took place. There was a large attendance in the afternoon. Tiie show will lie open again this evening from 7 o’clock.

See the Dally M football boots at Arch Little’s Shoe Store. Youth’s 2 to 5,13 s Gd. men’s 15s 6d a pair. Best value on the market.—Advt.

Good progress has been made by the contractors with the construction of the Grey Electric Power Board’s dam in the Arnold River at Kaimata, and the river has now been diverted through “sluice holes” in the dam wall, preparatory to excavating the bottom, nod concreting the final gap in the dam, It should not bo many weeks before the work is completed and the water turned on to the power station, through the tunnel. The recent rainfall which has brought up the river beyond its effect is causing a temporary delay, will not mean any set back in the way of structural damage.

“That unemployed members of this association disapprove of any from of demonstration which is liable to lead to disorder, and therefore resolve to take no part in any such demonstration,’’ A copy of this resolution, passed by the South Canterbury Returned Soldiers’ Association, and forwarded to the Dominion Executive of the Association was r,ead at a meeting of the executive of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association. It wa.received with applause, and members urged that it be given publicity. One said he would like a copy of the resolution to be sent to the Sub-Associa-tion which lie represented.

Men! Ask to see the new threequarter oily canvas coats. Thoroughly guaranteed. 'Spot cash price 32s 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Those des ; ring to avail themselves of the services of a qualified optician will have the opportunity this week when Mr Alan M. Rudge D. 1.0., N.Z. Greymouth resident qualfied optician may be conslulted for defects ot eyesight and sight-testing. He will be in Ross on Wednesday 11th from 10 a.m. till lp.m., Harihari, Wednesday afternoon and evening from 3 p.m.; Wataroa Thursday 12th, 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. and Welieka Thursday evening. This is the first of Mr Rudge’s visits. All breakages and repair work may lie sent to him at Greymouth. Appointments may he left with district agents.—Advt.

Tenmaib’s advise that their Optician will ho in attendance at their Hokitika branch, next Thursday, 12th. inst. and may he consulted on all your optical requirements. Make your appointment earlv.—Ad vt.

Glearning, lovely hair secured for you, by using Rachel Hair Tonic. Not a stain. As 6d. W, E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

Gigantic clearance sale at the Economical Crockery Shop. commencing Saturday April 30th. Every article of •rockery, fancy goods, and kitchen ware reduced. Watch our advertisement .for star' - big prices and keep your eye en our l irgaiu window. Economical Crockery Sin,.. IV Stephens, propriot ress.-—Ad\ t.

For Coughs and Colds, never fails WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE

Slippers at any price in all make at Arch Little’s shoe store.

A jubilee concert and ball will be held in Rimu Hall oil June loth ii. aid of St Mary’s School.

Now is the time for gum boots. Red Ball youths’, 22s 6d a pair; menL 27s ud a pair; hip 38s 6d a pair, ai Arch Little’s shoe store.—Advt.

Tho usual weekly euchre tournament will be held at St. Mary’s Club to-morrow (Thursday! evening at 1 o’clock. Admission Is.—Advt.

The are proceeding to-day, and the weather haring clou ed will assist the polling m the conn try districts. Upwards ol one hundred votes were polled at the County Chambers by noon indicating a fair amoim. of local interest. The poll closes a 1 6 o’clock, and the results will be posted in the County Chambers lrom . o’clock onwardjd,

Waterproof garments in various qualities including our super guaranteed garments at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

Hair preserved and beautified by us ing Rachel Tonic. Restores lustre and colour. 3s 6d. W. E- Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Beware of colds. Keep a bottle o. -‘Nazdl” handy—it’s the scientific remedy for prompt relief of such ailments. 12C doses for 2s 6d 60 doses for Is 6d.— Advt