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Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1932, Page 4

Mr and Mr,s J- J. Breeze junr. insert ft notice of thanks in this issue.

There were 11 degrees of frost re corded this morning-

Mr Arnold Perry notifies lie will be .absent from Hokitika from Tuesday, May 31st., to Friday, June 3rd.

A meeting of the Arahura Football Club will be held at Toker’s Halil on Sunday, 29th. All committee men and players are requested to attendAClvt.

Style and value at Addison’s in gents leatner coats from 995. Gents cardigans, pullovers, golf hose, pyjamas, .sing.ets, underpants, sox and ties in great variety.

Last night there was an extremely heavy frost, tile first real one of the season. At an eaily hour of the night a hard Host Was usibie, and tms mojinng there was a white covering. There were sveral degrees of frost inside houses. T'iie day was beautLuliy fine and the hills stood out magnificently clear in their heavy winter mantle.

The .popular annual seven-a-side football tournament takes place on Cass Square on Friday, June 3rd., when there will be a whole day of breezy Rugby football. The classes include senior, junior, thirds, shrimps and bantams, and entries for them all close on- Monday night at 8 o’clock, with Mr E. W. Heenan, secretary of the Sub-Union. This popular gathering is always a favourite one and there is much interest being already shown. The fixture is on a holiday and gives everyone the opportunity of talcing part or witnessing the piny.

The annual meeting of the Westland County Council yesterday, followed on the usual lines, and the election of the Chairman unopposed, a procedure similar to that of the previous year, when Mr Keenan was elected, gave members the opportunity to pay a compliment to the present occupier, Mr James A. Murdoch, whose ability to fill the responsible position is undoubted. As menibcite stated, the corning year promises to be an exceedingly difficult one and the Council will have at its head an able and efficient officer, to. guide the destines through the troublous times. The present term makes the fifth occasion on which Mr Murdoch lias filled the position of Chairman of the Council.

The County Chambers, which have been renovated since the outbreak of fire some weeks ago, are now, in use, and with the work completed have a neat appearance; The bare walls, however, serve to attract notice to the absence of the many framed photographs that once .adorned the walls. These mementoes of one time Councillors and that of the Seddon Ministry, together with the large map of "Westland, now missing, make noticeable the appearance of the spic and span meeting chamber, and it would bo well in view of the coining years if these old photographs could be renewed, and again make their appearance on the walls, keeping the memory green of the stalwarts of the earlier years of service,

The Grey District Local Unemployment Committee resigned in a body yesterday as an indication of their dissatisfaction with the position at present existing jn regard to the allocation of relief funds in the district and with the lack of information from the Dominion Unemployment Board regarding its attitude in the matter. There were present at the meeting of the committee, the Chairman (Mr J. W. Greenslad e , Mayor). Ven. Archdeacon Jermyn, Messrs J. Higgins (Grey County Engineer), W. T. Ogilvie (County Council), A. H, McKane (Returned Soldi,o'’s’ A r-spciation). W. Fisher (West Coast Farmers’ Union), P. J. .McLean (Chamber of Commerce), F, L. Turley (Cobden Town Board), A. J. Fairmaid (Borough Engineer), and the secretary, Mr F. G. Davies (Labour department). The meeting on deciding to resign, resolved that it be left for the chairman to communicate with the Minister of Employment, and the Board an explanation of the Committee’s attitude and action. Prior to the resignations taking effect, a resolution was passed placing on record the Committee’s appreciation of the services rendered, -nd fbp ability rhown by the Secretary (Mr F. G. Davies) who, the chairman stated, had done everything in his powiir’ to promote the interests of the Unemployment Board, the oremp.Oyod and the district generally. Tributes to the Chairman’s services were a'so paid by the members of the committee.

Housewives,—Times are hard’. Acs, but we are prepared to lielp you,,by offering goods at extremely low prices foe cash. Just a ei'w of the many lines we have to oiler—Large single bed quilts, blue and white, only 4/11 each. All wool white blankets from 1//3 pair, pillow slips (pure cloth) from 9d each, large coloured towels from 9d each, single bed knpoc mattresses (full weight from 21/-.—Frank Bade, ’phone 179. —Advt.

Life, colour and beauty in vour hair after using Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d bottle. Obtainable W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Mothers! Protect, your children from serious chest and lung ailments.

Midi complaints develop from ordinary coughs and colds, which are easily remedied if vou use Tonking’s Linseed Wmulsion. Gives relief from the first dose. Build.: up the system against the more serious ailments. Is fid, 2s fid and 4s fid.

Firm healthy gums, freedom from pyorrhoea by using I-o-dent Tooth Bu te, containing iodine. Is 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt,

For health, warmth and comfort, see Addison’s range of restwell mattresses, blankets, eiderdowns, also sheets and pillows.

At the hearing yesterday at Timaru, when John Thomas Whalley was further remanded on an alleged muruer charge, Inspector Bird informed the ‘Magistrate that the police would be definitely prepared to proceed with the <a.;c- on June Bth. The reason for the further remand was that a great number of inquiries had to be made.

It was noticed yesterday that while the weather was fine at Hokitika with bright sunshine, travellers passing through Kuniara about 2 o’clock found there had been a heavy fall of hail, which made a white coat over everything. At Upper Kokatahi in the afternoon there was a. heavy .hail shower. There was a heavy drop .in temperature as the night "wore on.

There was only a. fair attendance at the annual Plun-kot Ball held in the Soldiers’ Hall 'last- evening, but an enjoyable time was spent by those who avai.ed themselves of the efforts of the committee. Outstanding features of tlie evening were the delectable supper and the charming decorations and lighting effects. Music was played by the Gaiety Dance Band, i

The charm of young people in a juvenile operetta wid be full exemplified next Thursday, when “Snow White and the ‘Seven Dwarfs” will be presented at the Princess Theatre. The production is going to prove a groat success and patrons will be more than pleased with the manner in which the play will be staged,

Theft of money from ope of Mr J. i.ow’s motor buses, took place in Greymouth on Tuesday evening. The driver of the bus parked it outside the Opera House, in readiness to convey passengers to Runanga, after the pictures. While he was away, some person entered the bus, and wrenched the locked cash box, containing about £2 10s, from where it had been secured by screws to the side of the bus, and decamped with it.

In connection with the statement of the intention of the Government to revert to penny postage on June Ist, in 1931 all letters and letter cards inland ‘were Id for the first ounce or a fraction of an ounce and £d for eac.i succeeding ounce. Other rates Were: —Postcards—lnland single id, reply Id; all other places single Id, reply 2d. Late feo—Letters and postcards Id. Newspapers—Town and inland ,Jd each. Parcels—lnland, 6d for the first pound, 2d for each succeeding pound up to ten pounds.

During the last week or two on every fine evening after sundown there has been a remarkably fine sunset display in the form of a dark red colouring which gets deeper as the night closes in- Last night the display was specially notable the colour' remaining for a long time. There has been some comment on the unusual conditions prevailing, and in view of the statement in a recent telegram from Wellington in which it is suggested that the colouring is due possibly from ash from a volcanic origin which has been carried from the volcanic eruptions in Chili, South America, the subject is worthy of more that passing notice.

1 Mainly with a view to compiling statistics for the whole Dominion, Captain T, J. Watt, travelling advisory superintendent, and secretary of the United Eire Brigades’ Association, is making a tour of inspection of the various brigades. During the last two or three days he has visited brigades in the' suburbs of Christchurch and some country districts, and he states that he is well pleased with the keenness of the men and the increased efficiency that is seen all round. Tt is the duty of Captain Watt to inspect 92 of the brigades, and for this purpose lie is now touring Canterbury and the West Coast.

Visible relief from coughs and colds on taking Cheriinal (double strength) Cough Balsam. Obtainable at Messrs Gooch and Co’s.. store at 2s Gd P^ r bottle. Don’t hesitate. Get your bottle now.—Advt.

Doping the stomach can’t cure a cold in the head. That’s illogical. For such ailment you need the com-mon-sense s cientific remedy Nazoi. Treats it as the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 doses for Is fid. 120 doses for 2s Gd. —Advt.

For delicate children or for healthy adults Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion is equally safe, and is incomparable foi shifting coughs, colds, bronchitis and all such chest and lung complaints. Pleasant to take, too. Children love it. Sold everywhere Is fid, 2s Gd and '4s fid. —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 fid bottle of “Na/.ol” handy—contains 120 doses. Small size Is fid contains fiO doses.—Advt.

Motorists'—We have a fine range ci leather gauntlet gloves, ; cod from 10/fi, ill its from 8/C, also the latest in helmets from 9/G. —Frank Bade, Phone 179.—Advt.

At ti' e address below, skilled and fashionable hau'dressiug is a speciality The most up-to-date equipment foi hair waving, shampooing, and othei treatments has been installed, and your most exacting requirements have been catered for. Misb Zilla Stephens, Rev|il Street.—-Advt,