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Hokitika Guardian, 22 June 1932, Page 4

Some early lambs are to be /seen on sheltered farms in the Southbridge ditriqt, Canterbury.

At the annual meeting of the Runanga Bowling Club the election of officers resulted: —President, G. F.

Pope; vice-president, AY. Warbuiton; hon secretary, 1. M os-sop.

Look out for a big sale of millinery starting Thursday the 23rd. inst. The opportunity of a life time don’t miss it at Schroder’s.—Advt.

This season’s all wool colonial men’s cardigans from 10/6; lumber jackets from 14/6; also the famous Kilker lumbers at specially fine prices. Call and see these at Frank" Bade’s, or ring phone 179.

A final reminder is give* of the Druids’ Ball which takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night. The whole arrangements are complete for a record gathering, which promises to be the mos successful of the gen son.

The amount of freight railed through the Otira Tunnel last week ending June 18th, was 7,559 tons, compared with 12,493 tons for the Corresponding ( wrtek last ylear and 13,883 tons in 1930.

A painful accident befell Mr J. O '.nn, while engaged yesterday at the Nine Mile, near Rapahoe, in cutting mining timber when he sustained a severe cut in his arm below the elbow. The sufferer was attended by Dr Meade, who inserted a number of stitches in the wound.

Something new to Hokitika—Fancy, coir mats in several shades with printed designs, in sizes 54 x 27 and 72 x 86 at prices that will surprise end please you. Call at Frank Bade'a today.—Advt,

Moving pictures, depicting scenes m Great Britain and Ireland wi.fi be screened in AH' Saints’ Hall this evening by Mr W. Wilson who will accompany these with a brief talk on hie travels in these countries. .Scenes of local .interest will also be shown, while the, programme will-' also include a number of social items. It is also ..iiderstood that pictures of whitebaiting in the Hokitika river, local cricket matches and views of the Waiho Gorge are also to be shown.

Addisons who are always noted for their up-to-date furnishings etc., have opened up to-day something specially smart and toney in curtain nets, tapestry (suitable for upholstering), shadow tissues, and hearth rugs. Inspection invited.—Advt.

Th remarkably good milk test of 15.4 has been returned by a four-year-old Jersey grade cow, owned by Mr D. J. Beard, of Kauangaroa. At this time of the year the average test is stated to be about 6 or 7. The figure recorded by Mr Beard’s cow is authentic, for the test was carried out by the Manawatu Herd-Testing Association.

Infection and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday showed an increase of eight over the previous week’s total, The number wna as folJjws:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever. 3j; tuberculosv,, 3; infantile paralysis, 1; pneumonic influenza, 3; erysipelas. 3; eclampsia l; puerperal fever 1. West Co ist: Scarlet fever, 1. Deaths totalled 6, all in the. Canterbury district; Tuberculosis, 8.; cerebral spinal meningitis, 1; infantile paralysis, 1. The fatal- case of infantile paralysis was diseovred only after death,

Nominations for six vacancies' on tire Canterbury Education Board are being received. So far, only four names have been submitted, those of f'hfee sitting members, Messrs H. J. Bimiell (North-west Ward), W. P. Spencer (Middle Ward) and G. W. Armitage (South Ward), and one new eaniddate, Mr S. Baird (Christchurch Urban). Mr C. S. Thompson, one of tho two sitting members for the urban area, is expected again to be a candidate, but it is reported that the other member, Mr W. Johrison, is retiring from the board. There is a vacancy in the Timaru urban area caused by the death of Mr J. G Gow a few days ago. The new nominee for the city urban area, Mr Baird, was formerly head master of Wcist Spreydon School, and is chairman of the East Christchurch School Committee.

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

No expense has been spared in making Cherimal (double strength) Cough Balsam the one and only sure remedy for all coughs and colds. You can reap the benefit by getting your bottle of Cherimal now from Messrs. Gooch and Co’s store. Be sure to ask for Cherimal. Two shillings and sixpence per bottle.—Advt.

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

Natural colour of hair restored by using Rachel Hair Tonic. Is not a ■ tain or dye. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Winter is hero with its attendant coughs, colds and other lung complaints. Be prepared to nip such ailments in the bud. Keep a large 2s Gd bottle of “Nnzol” bandy—contains 120 doses. Small size Is Gd contains GO doses.—Advt.

Leather motor gloves-, helmets, and coats, also heavy woollen scarves at reduced prices for cash, qt Frank Lade s.—Advt.

The hockey match, Rover A. v. Hokitika, set down for this afternoon, was postponed owing to the unfavorable weather conditions.

The flags were flying on the public buildings to-day in honour of the coronation of King George in 1911. Tomorrow the Prince of Wales celebrates his 38th. birthday.

Hr Cousins, Government poultry expert addressed a meeting of poultry fanciers last evening on poultry breeding, and; to-day was visiting various yards, imparting information on various puases of poultry keeping.

The effort made to get into, touch with the opening ceremony of the Kucha riot Congress in Dublin 1 y low wave wireless ‘ th’o morning failed so far as this district was concerned noing being received.

On Saturday afternoon on Cass Square a Dittman Shield match will be played between teams from, the holders, Westland Sub-Union, and the challenge’, s, Went Coast ltugby Union, These games eaoh season provide interesting contests, and for the coming' fixture the two teams, as published should provide a real good exhibition of Rugby. The trophy at present held by the home team.

Special reductions are now being made on our beautiful stock of millinery ; every hat is reduced in price for cash at F, Schroder and Co. —Advt,

The Alsatian dog that seriously injured two children at the Northcote ■Settlement recently wr.o destroyed on Friday in the presence of a constable. Thii-i information was given by SeniorSergeant Fox in the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch yesterday. Sydney Arthur Jones was fined £2 and costs on a charge of being the owner, of a dog that had attacked Berenice Lang. In imposing the fine Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., said that he would take into consideration the fact that the dog had been destroyed. Had it not been, he would have inflicted the maximum penalty, as a second child had been attacked after defendant had given an assurance’ that the dog would be destroyed.