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Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1932, Page 4

Slippers at any price and great value at thg Arch Little Shoe Store. Advt.

The Anglican Service at Koiterangi on iSunday next will be even ong at 2 p.m.

The Arbitration' Court eits at Hokitika on July Ist at 10 a.m. ; Greymouth Juty 4th, at 11 a.m.; and Westport, July 7th, at 10 a.m.

The Methodist .service at Humphreys will be held on Sunday next at the School'at 2.30, conducted by Rev. C. O. Hailwood.

Brighten your home with the beautiful and inexpensive tulips, dahlias, anemones and gladioli now showing at Addisons,—Advt.

It was three years to-day since the big earthquake in Murchison district, and to-day 'the official opening of Westport’s new post office is taking place, to replace the structure so badly damaged by the earthquake.

No s’ump at the Arch Little Shoe Store because the prices are right.— Advt.

The balance sheet of the Bank of New Zealand for the past year, together with a report of the Chairman’s .speech a t the annual meeting of shareholders at Wellington to-day, appears in this ifisue.

Additions are offering three specials this week—3 only gents’- overcoats at 21s; floral and printed velveteeens, 3Gin. wide, ideal for bridge coats, from 3s lid a yard; golf oversocks all one price Is lid a pair.—Advt

Counterfeit half-crowns are again m circulation in Auckland. Last week two complaints were received by the police, both frem newsboys, Tlie police have possession of both bogus coins together with the description of one man. The coins are not nearly so good as the counterfeit florins ciiculated some months ago, and can easily be detected.

An official Rugby wireless message states that a bulletin was issued on Wednesday morning regarding Princess Beatrice, the King’s aunt, who recently underwent a preliminary operation for the removal of a cataract from the right eye. It states that the Princess had a somewhat disturbed night, but the condition of her eye was >very satisfactory,

The death occurred on Wednesday night, following a heart seizure, of Mr Charles Benkhorn, 62, solicitor, who had been Mayor of Levin for the past three years, and had served a previous teriu of four years. He wag a member of the Horowhenua Power Board, Foxton Harbour Broad, and held many other public offices. He served in the South African Wai. He leaves a wife and family of eight children.

The “Hokitika Star” of sixty years a so, June lfcij 1872, contains the following paragraph The Inangahua Reefs.—A telegram from Warden Broad reports that Mace’-: crushing which has been looked forward to with great anxiety, was a success j lllßozs of retorted gold ueie obtained from 603 tons of stone. This is the first crushing from the first discovered reef at lief ton, and will have a great influence on the district. Ladies' welted shoes from 19s 6d to 27s 6d pair Matchless at the Arch Little Shoe Store. —Advt. Archbishop Redwood, of New Zealand, who arrived in London on May 10th, was greeted at Waterloo Station by Mr Moss Davis, of London, who has known him for 70 years. Archbishop Redwood celebrated his 94th birthday on the voyage from New Zealand. His greatest concern, s tate.s the “Evening Standard,” was that his violin (a Stradivarius said to be worth £16.090), should 'not go astray. Not until he was sure that hits violin was safely collected did he speak of his travels. Gherimal (double strength) Cough Balsam in made from the purest of ingredients and is guaranteed pure •■ml free from adulteration of any kind. (,’herimal is procurable from Messrs Gooch and Co.’s store for two shillingend sixpence per bottle. Get your bottle now, without delay—Advt. Safety first. Remedy colds promptly and efficiently—they might develop into more serious chest and lung complaints. Use Tonkins’s Liiv-eed Emulsion. Bra fir, up the worst cough or cold. Gold everywhere Is 6d, 2s 6d and 4s (id.- Advt. Hair going grey? Use Rachel Hair Tonic, which promote* natural colour and lustre. 5s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

Th'e Gael left Wellington this morning at 8 o’clock for Holatika.

“Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do”—at the Druids’ ball cn Wednesday, June 22nd.

Men’s working hoots' at the' Arch Little Shoe Store from 19s lid pair, .famous brands, also Red Ball gum boots 'M stock. —Advt.

Remember this that the Druid’s Ball comes only once a- year.. -lioivt miss it this coining Wednesday mglit June 22nd. Better than ever.

The locally owned aeroplane, is daily opoii-i x.or engagement for, joy riding, and will be available on Sunday afternoon as usual.—Advt.-, .

On Sunday afternoon Scotty Fraser will give a flying display and make two parachute descents, and Squadron Leader McGregor, will give a stunt display. Admission will be by silver coin.

See the men’s »hoes at the Arch Little Shoe Stor e one price 22s 6d pair. Same as were 29s 6d pair a few mont'as ago.—Advt.

The barometer continued to fall yesterday afternoon and evening until it reached a record,low point, the reading taken by the local Meteorological Office being 28.958 yesterday afternoon, which is the lowest recorded for at least five years. In spite of the low' rending, there litis been only a light rain, with no wind, so'that the centre of the depression haa'h'ot reach* ed this vicinity, a for which we should be thankful,

The electric cooking demonstration in 1 the Soldiers’ Hall arranged by the Kanieri Electric Ltd. was continued yesterday afternoon, when there was great interest shown in the proceedsome 136 being present. In addition to the menu announced, Miss Thompson dealt with the manner of cooking meat and vegetables. The large attendance proved the great interest shown in the demonstrations,

which are being concluded this afternoon. '■'*

Despite the assertions that have been broadcast from here that the West Coast is by no means an El Dorado for the prospector, not to mention the inexperienced, unemployed from beyond the district, particularly from Canterbury, continue to arrive, firm in their belief that they will 1 haw little difficulty in securing enough gold from the back country and the beaches to more than meet present requirements. Evidence in support of this is at our very hand, such visitcro being in Hokitika at, present, while it is learned on authority that the belief is still common in other centres, and that quite a number, are either on the way her, or contemplating such a visit.

The late Mr C. H. Evans, .whose death took place at Christchurch on Wednesday night, arrived in New Zealand in 1882 and entered into partnership, with his brother-in-law in the firm of Lees and Evanp, aerated water manufacturers, of Christchurch, subsequently acquiring the business on his own account. He retired from business about .eleven years ago. He was a member of all the trotting dubs in Christchurch, and at one time held office as a steward’ at New Brighton. He bred and raced many notable horses, amongst 1 them being Collector, Princess Louise, Floranz, and Forest Chimes. Ho leaves a widow, two sons, Mr L. H. Evans, Hokitika, Mr C: J. Evans, Christchurch, and four daughters, Mrs D, Steinmetz, Christchurch, Mrs F. H. Ashton, St. Albans, Mrs G. Eil, Spreydon, and Mrs A. Hayes, Woodyille. Deceased was 83 years of age.

At a meeting held at Greymouth yesterday to establish a co-operative bacon curing factory, the Mayor, Mr J. W. Greenslade, presided over a good attendance of farmers from various parts of the West- Coast;* • The following committee was finally appointed to meet in about a fortnight’s time, to go further into the project: Messrs V. Lloyd (Kumara area), M. Wallace (Kokatahi), N, Harris (Koiterangi), J. Baird (Rotomanu), D. Ryall (Barrytown), H. Carter and A. Bradley (Grey valley). C. Murcott senr. (Itotokohu), F. C. Watt,s (Waitahu), D. Jellie (Arahura), Levett and J. Mac Kay (South Westland), Wm. Brown (Cobden), and C. H. Rose, as organising secretary. Thorja* in attendance favoured the project, realising the necessity of the establishment of a factory. It is intended to devise a scheme for the financing of the proposition and to gather more complete particulars as to the number of pigs likely to be 1 availably in each district, and also details as to cost of buildings, plant, and site etc. The Chairman eaid the Borough Couficil would be prepared to assist the proposed company by offering a site for the factory, adjacent to the abattoirs, if found suitable, at a small rental.

Evening .shoes, black velvet:-', satins and brocades fiom 15s 6d pair. We dye silver brocades to match your frock, also dye white satins. The- Arch Little •Shoe Store.—Advt. In these days when the altered standard of .life aftd living compel so many of us to economise it is well to pause and reflect that while one does desire everything at. a moderate price it need not be inferior if purchased at Addison’s, who carry full stocks of: — .Ladies’ coats and millinery, cardigans and jumpers, frocks, dressing gowns, nights, bedjackets, vests and knickers, hosiery und gloves, etc. etc.—Advt.