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Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1932, Page 4

Mr James Donovan inserts in this issue a notice of thanks to the electors of the Soutnern Riding •

A Kaiapoi travelling rug is the first prize at the R.S.A. euchre on Tuesday night.

A herd testing meeting will he held at Koiterangi Hall on Monday next, at 8 p.m.

St Mary’s Club weekly euchre tournament will be /held to-monow (Wednesday) night, instead of Thursday, at eight sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

In the Koiterangi Hall on Wednesday, June 8, a dance will be held in aid of the Koiterangi Columbia Church. music and -supper are assured.

The monthly meeting of the executive of the Hokitika Distinct Prospecting Associaiou, which was called for last evening, lapsed for • want of a quorum. The meeting will be held on Wednsday evening,

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers' Hall, Tuesday, May 17th,, at 8 o’clock, Ist. prize, Kaiapoi travelling rug; 2n<d. prize, gent’s 14 rib umbrella; 3rd, pjnxe, ladies’ umbrella; Alia, prize, ldoz. ladies’ handkerchiefs. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The declaration of the poll in respect to the Southern Riding election on Wednesday last, appears in this issue. It will be seen Mr Jeffries improved his position considerably. This was due to the vote at Tetaho which had been mutilated in transmission on the night of the poll. Mr Jeffries polled 11 votes at that booth, instead of nil as first published.

At Everybody’® Pictures last evening a splendid programme was. shown. The special feature of the opening of the Sydney Bridge was very clearly tihown, including the arrest of de Groot, and the joining together of the ribbon and the re-cutting by Premier Lang, who declared the bridge open for traffic. -The picture showed the enormous crowd that was present - for the occasion. The star picture “Sidewalks of New York,” featuring Buster Keaton, was. enjoyed immensely by the audience present.

To augment the funds of the Hokitiki Operatic Society which is shortly to produce “Memo England,” a dance will he be conducted in the Soldiers Hall by the Society to-morrow evening. The primary object of the Society is one that will meet with the approval of the townspeople as a whole, and its efforts ore deserving of support, It is to ■ft hoped thi're%.'e, tlmt the patronage will be greater even than that anticipated. Attention is being paid to those features which make for the success of an evening, and an enjoyable time can be assured to-inonrow night.

A reduction in the reward offered by the Auckland Acclimatisation Society for stoats and weasels from 2s 6d to Is a /tail was made at a meeting of the (society'. “The expenses are too great in this respect, considering the reduced revenue of the Society,’’ said the president, Mr F. ,E. McKenzie. The reward for hawks’ feet, 6d a pair, is to remain unaltered. Up to the present 2702 hawks’ feet, for which £67 11? Iliad been paid, and 923 stoats and weasels, amounting to £lls 7a 6A, had been sent to the l Society.

Housewives.—Times are hard: Yes, but we are prepared to help you, by offering goods at extremely low prices fur cash. Just a efw of the many lines we have to offer—Large single lied quilts, blue and white, only 4/11 each. All wool white blankets from 17/3 pair, pillow slips (pure cloth) from 9d each, large coloured towels from 9d each, single bed knpoe mattresses (full weight from 21/-. —Frank Bade, ’phone 179.—Advt.

Addressing a jury which had to decide several civil actions in the Supreme Court in Wellington, Mr Justice Blair advised them that they n'eed not pay much attention to the amounts claimed under the heading of general damages. If, for instance, said bis Honour, £ISOO was claimed, and the. jury thought the plaintiff was entitled to general damhges, it did necessarily mean they should award the full amount claimed or £1499. The person claiming damage® merely named a figure, and the jury was asked to assess the amount.

A youthful face looks younger still under a crown of youthful hair. Restore colour of hair with Rachel Tonic. W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

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

Now you have tried all other cough and cold remedies try “Nazol”—and your trying days will l/e finished. It’s a scientific remedy! Gives prompt relict'. GO doses for Is Gd. 120 doses for 2s Gd.—Advt.

At fhe address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality The most cp-to-dnte equipment foi hair waving, shampooing, and other treatment J> has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Revolt Street. —Advt.

! Don’t forget Tuesday night, good prizes and an enjoyable evening at the ' R.S.A. euchre.

The Gael sailed yesterday with a full load, 42 head of dairy cows, for Okuru. This is the most encouraging indication of development there that has taken place for many years.

Tile Gael which left yesterday afternoon had a quick trip to Okuru and after unloading her load of cattle sailed for Bruce Bay at 8.45 o’clock this morning.

Motorists—We have a. fine range of leather gauntlet gloves, priced . from 10/6, mits .tom 8/6, also the latest in helmets from 9/6.- —Frank Bade, Phone 179.—Advt. ,

Winter is here with its attendant coughs, colds and other lung complaints. Be prepared to nip such ailments in the bud. Keep a large 2s 6d bottle of “Nazol” handy—contains 120 doses. Small size Is 6d contains 60 doses.—Advt.

Lines of interest and value just opened at Addision’s : —Ladies’ millinery, traced linen goods at new'prices, black astrachan 48in. wide, boy’s pyjamas, boy’s pullovers and navy shorts l , Godwin half hose, and unbleached 'slheetings—Advt'.

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

Men 1 Aflk to see the new threequarter oily canvas coats. Thoroughly guaranteed. Spot cash price 32s 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Faded or grey hair restored to former beauty with Rachel Tonic. Not a dye. 3s 6d. W. E. Williams, Chemist. Advt.

Here’s a remedy for coughs and been looking. Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Will break up the most troublesome cold in an incredibly short time, and builds up the system against worse ills resultant therefrom. Sold everywhere—ls 6d, 2s 6d and 4s 6d.—Advt.

I-o-dent Tooth Paste removes all stains and tartar from the ceeth Contains iodine. Is 6d 'W. E. Williams, Chemist. —'Advt.