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Hokitika Guardian, 1 July 1932, Page 4

Tho Methodist Service at Humphreys will be conducted by Rev, C. 0. Hailwood on Suncl-y next, July 3rd, at 2.30, in the schoolroom,

Glassons Ltd., Christchurch distribute a special bargain offer inset with this issue.

It is reported that several small shoals of whitebait have been • making their way up the Grey River within the laet lew days.

Mr E. Scoble, Inspector of Mines, Reefton, was in Hokitika yesterday on business in connection with, the Department, and returned to Reelton in tho evening.

Tho Arbitration Court sat at- Hokitika this morn.iig hearing a maim for compensation by T. J. Furlong for injuries received when in the employ of the,Harbour Board. The case was unfinished when the luncheon adjournment was taken.

The quality of West Coast cattle is known far beyond the district, andgenerally demand fair prices in the markets in wh oh they a-re offered. The Kokatahi district is to the fore in this respect, and only yesterday, a runner from the farm of Mr W. Diedriehs, weighing close on 5001bs. was killed at the abattoirs for Mr J. Johnson, butcher, of Hokitika. .

While quail shooting 'last Thursday Mr David Provan, proprietor of the Bendigo Hotel, Alexander, had a narrow escape from death. While he was scrambling up a -steep face he lost his footing, and his gun went off. The shot cracked -a bone in an arm, and he received injuries to his chest and face, He was taken to the lTunstnn Hospital, of which he is still an inmate,

The sale of millinery now on at Schroder’s, is a huge success. A further lot just to hand bought at half price are to he sold at fractional profit, to clear. Now is your time to participate in the bargains now offering at Schroder’s Winter Sale. —Advt.

There was a sharp rice in the value of both beef and mutton at the Metropolitan Market at Addington. In a good-quality . yarding the heavier cattle sold at an advance of aboi: 20s a head. Best beef made 25s per 1001 b. The price of fat cheep rose by fully Is a head. Butchered lambs remained at about last week’s rates, but the lighter weights fell somewhat in price. Values in the fat pig pens were a little firmer. . Bacon sold at an average price of from 41) to per lb and pork at from 5£ to 6d.

The announcement that the New Zealand Broadcasting Board had appointed Mr E. C. Hands as general manager was made at Wellington by the chairman of the board, Mr H. D. Vickery. Mr Hands, who was formerly principal of the telegraph division qf the General Post Office, has acted qs general manager to the board since its inception, his services having been lent by the Postmafter-General for that purpose. Consequent upon his appointmnt as general manager Mr Hands has resigned his position in the public service,

It must have been a disappointing job, after forcing the lock of a hack door, and ransacking a house, to find only one half-penny, in the house-keep* ing purse. This was the experience of a thief who entered the residence of the Salvation Army officers, in High-. Street, Greymquth, The three officers were absent, one night recently, and on returning to their home, they discovered that a thorough, yet not thorough enough search had, been made by some persons who had forced an entry' by smashing the lock on the back door, There was plenty of evidence that a search had been made, for almost every article in the house had been disturbed.

The polite manner in which Ranger E 7 Duncan expressed disbelief of an explanation tendered him by a sportsman whom he had recently accosted caused amusement when his monthly report, in which reference was made to the incident, was rend -at a council meeting of the Southland Acclimatisation Society. In the course of detailing his movements, motor-car milenge, and other routine information, .the ranger reported as follows: Saw a man with a- double-barrelled gun in swamp. Met this man coming away from swamp and found his bag empty. He said he was after hares. There are numbers of pukeko in this swamp, which is a bit wet for,hares,” It was the final sentence which appealed to the council’s sense of humour, •

'l .Special sale of ladies’ coats this week marked down to 29/6. 32/6, 35/-, 45/- at Schroder’s Winter Sale. These were bought at a heavy discount. Come and see the value.—Advt.

Bqy New Zealand blankets and keep Now Zealand employed. Addisons are well prepared this winter with full (stocks marked at keen prices, A special discount for cash. —Advt.

For that irritating flatulence after eating try X-AN Mixture, X-AN freshens up the stomach glands, multiplies the digestive juices, purifies the bloqd and restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring proper alimination. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Middle-aged women look young again by using Rachel (fon’O on their hair. Restores original colour. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

Grey hair disappears and original col. our restored by Rachel Hair Tonic. Not a dye. Does not istain. 8s 6d W. E. Williams, Chemist.—-Advt.

The usual service will be held on Sunday in'.the Presbyterian Llnirdi at Kokatahi at 2.30 p.m.

The firebell rang out an alarm of fire this morning at 3.25 o’clock. The ceuoe of the alarm was a chimney at the rear of the Red Lion Hotel.. The fire - was soon extinguished.

For the purpose of giving joy rides, the local aeroplane, with Pilot Officer Matheson and Mr Nancekivell will visit Waiho on Sunday, weather permitting, or on the first succeeding hue Sunday Advt.

A fall of earth on Wednesday night, in the Reefton' CoM mine, pinned Alec Mackenzie.' Some of his. ribs' were broken and he .was b'adty bruised and shaken. He, was taken to the hospital for medical attention.

The Rugby selectors, Messrs A. Adams and D. R. Ddwel], (to-morrow night •select'the West Coast representatives to play Buller on the 9th July. The team will be posted up at Mr A. Breeze’s saloon to-morrow between 7 and 8 p.m.

The danger of boys using bows and arrows, and particularly firing the arrows at each other, was shown in a recent case at Arcmoho, where a boy directed an .arrow at hits mate, striking him in the left'eye, with the result that the sight has completely gone. The arrow was the common variety used by boys, a toi toi stick.

Two big events will he celebrated next Monday night, the 4th, July. The Declaration of Independence in America' and the ball ip the Longford Hall, Kokatahi, in aid of the "local unemployment funds. For a .bright and breezy, night’s dancing,. tins is tire one. Savoury supper, popular prices, and the music specially arranged for by Mr A. H. Lawn.—Advt.

The retirement is announced of Mr Wm. Appleton as Managing Director of the Charles Haines Advertising Agency. Mr Appleton says that his resignation is conformity with the desire of his late partner, Mr Haines, that the staff should gradually control the business, and arrangements have been made tor the staff to take over his interests on a liberal basis, his being retained as a director in an advisory capacity for a tern of years, and he pays a visit to England end the Continent next year.

Thieves gained access to the pavilion on the Municipal Golf Links’s; New Brighton, early on Wednesday morning by breaking a glass panel in in the door and then turning tlie Yale lock. Twenty lockers were - broken inLo and gear was strewn everywhere. The custodian’s desk had also been opened and small change amounting to over £1 . Was taken. From the lockers, jumpers, shoes, tools, golf clubs and a golf bag were taken. The tea rooms in the "pavilion were also entered and here the thieves secured a small stock of chocolates and golf balls,

The following nominations have been received for the election of member to represent the various.wards in the Canterbury Education Board district; Christchurch Urban area, (two members required)—Messrs S. Baird, 0. R, N, Machie, J. J. Rowe, C. D. W, L. Sheppard and C. S. Thompson. Timaru Urban area (one required)— Messrs G. Bengtead and A, L, Gee. North-West Ward (oiie required)— Messrs H. .T. Bignell and C. Rands. Middle Ward (one required)—Messrs G. W. Armitage' and J.' IV Smart. Aii election, on July 20, will be necessary in all wards except the Middle Ward. •

The earth will be in aphelion or at ita greatest distance from the sun on July 4th, when the two bodies will be separated by about 94,500,000 miles, ihe planet Mercury will set on July let at 5.55., p.m., and on July 15th at 6.52 p.m., at the beginning of July .it will be seen as a bright object in the evening sky, lying veil to the’ north of west, but it brilliancy will, decline ■steadily as the month progresses. Venus will be too close to the sun to be seen during the early part of the month it will .rise on July 15th at 5.38 a.m. Mars rises on July Ist at 5.8 a.m., and on July 15th at 4.52 a.m.; Jupiter sets on these days at 8 p..m, and 7.19 p.m. respectively, and Saturn rise sat 9.6 p.m. and 8.8 p.m. respectively. There l will be occupation of the bright stars Spica and Antares by the moon on July 11th and 15th respectively.

■ The advent of- Cherimnl (double strength) Cough Balsam to your . district marks an epoch in the treatment of your colds. Two or three doses and the cold is gone for once and all. Messrs. Gooch and Co.’s store will be pleased to send a bottle with your order. The price is two shillings and sixpence per bottle. —Advt.