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Hokitika Guardian, 11 July 1932, Page 4

The trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank, meet cn Thursday,- at 2.30 p.nr.

A special meeting of the Fire Brigade will ..be held to-night at 8 o’clock-. No uniforms.—Advt. 1 *.■ •'

The R.S.A. Committee' meets thi>.; evening to finalise the arrangements for the Annual Re-Union which takes place on Friday July 22nd. .

All wool coating tweed, 56 inches, reduced' to 5s 6d per yard. A big range of crepe de chine must be sold for cash, 3s lid a yard, .at Schrodet’s winter sale—Advt. ;.. ’■

A tablet to the memory of Harold. Dowling Smith, one of the the liaririan Pass tragedy ip January Icot, and a former teacher at -the Opawa School, was unveiled at that school on Friday afternoon.

Evidently the protection of fur seals on file islands to the south of N©W; Zealand has resulted in? an increasein their numbers, two fine specimens' having been seen on, the coast 1 near Waikawa recently. These animals! have been exceedingly rare cn the coast of the mainland for many year's (says the “Southland Times”), and it. i, 5 only within recent years that an occasional solitary seal has been noticed.

While workmen were at work on the Domain ground ilt Okqrito Hast week, they picked up the message dropped by Mr : Menzies when flying over! Okarito on tlie occasion of his surprise flight fyoni Australia to New; Zealand. The message said:—“Show -me a landing place, or point to the! nearest-town -on the. coast.” The message could not be found; a£ the time, though the people pointed to the north as indicating the nearest towpi. It will be remembered Mr Menzies eventually landed at Herepo, South Westland. i'

The Rimu and Wodstock Women's Institute met last ■ week at, Rimu Library,. There was a good attendance; The “Roil Call” was “a household hint”. All .hints given were very useful. Miss Thompson demonstrated tray making. All ■ membors enjoyed thlß and were very enthusiastic, 1 Miss Thompson has kindly promised to go to Woodstock Hall next Tuesday to show members how to finish their trays. Tea was served by the hostesses Mrs Inwood and Mrs.P. Keenan'.

It is with deep regret that we ..record the death of Mrs J, B. Ward, which took place this morning.. ..The deceased wa* a native of Hokitika',. She was the youngest daughter of Mr, VV. A. Thompson of Weld Street, and had resided in the town • eince childhood endearing herself to a wide circle of friends. She took an active part in church affairs and had been; u, member of All Saints choir over a long period of years, For many years past she had been in poor' health and over a year ago had a severe illnesi; from which ulie had only partly recovered. Her death came somc./h t unexpectedly, and caused a shock to her many friends. Deceased leaves a husband, a father, and one sister, Miss i l . Thompson. To them will be extended the deep sympathy of a wide circle' of friends in the bereavement that has overtaken them.

Buy' New Zealand blankets and keep New Zealand employed. . Addisons are . well prepared tnis • winter with full stocks marked at keen prices. A special l 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 blood and restores the muscular action to the intestines thus ensuring proper elimination. W. E.' Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

Watch your hail i Avoid greyness byusing Rachel Tonic, which retains natural eolour, 3s 6d W. E. WRlianis, ■Chemist, : —Advt,

For Children’s Racking Cough. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE

Protect your children from ccughs and colds this winter. When the weather is wet and chijly, see that they l-.ave a few drops of “Nazol ’ on their hnndkorchiefi Protects aid disinfects and points of infection. GO doses fog Is fid. 120 doses for 2s fid.—Advt:

f At the address below, skilled and fashionable hairdressing is a speciality The most up-to-date equipment' , foi hair waving, shampooing, and othoi treatments has been installed, and your most exaction requirements have been catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens, Revell Street.—Advt.

a nice range of evening frocks for short people are now being cleared at Schroder’s sale ®t- 20s each.—Advt.

The Gadl arrived from Wellington via Greymouch on Saturday, and sailed for Gillespies Beach, Bruce Bay Jackson Bay. She is expected back at Hokitika on - Wednesday and then sails for Wellington.

Men’s oil- coats, leggings and workmen’s capes guaranteed to keep out the rain. At Addison’s usual keen prices.—Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr A. E. Benjamin J.P., the police charged Rodger David Wil-liams-and Thomas Alex ; Jones with breaking and entering the store of Lawerence Gooch on May 29th, and stealing therefrom tobacco, cigarettes and several pairs of boots of a value of £2O. Sergt. King in asking for a remand stated the accused had been arrested on Saturday afternoon, and a quantity of the missing goods had been secured,, but there was a considerable quantity yet missing, and they wanted to make further enquiries. A remand was .granted to July 18th hail being allowed each accused in £SO and two sureties of £25 each. :

Those in s?arch of-bargains should visit Addison’s showroom for drastic reductions in millinery, coats, jumper and cardigans.—Advt.

For two shillings and sixpence you can go to Messrs Gooch and Co’s. Hforo and procure a bottle of Cherirfa! 1 (double strength) cough Balsam. The result is absolute bnnishment of your cough arid colds. This shows what a generous profit you can get from Buoh a small investment. Get your bottle now.—Advt, ;

This week’s, special 2s 3d parcel contains 1 set aluminium measuring spoons, 1 non-burn cake tin, 1 dish mop, 1 pastry- brush, 1 fancy jug. Economic Crockery Shop, P. Stephens', proprietress.—Advt.

• With the winter right on us and the bargains that Addisons are offering in coats, frocks., and millinery, thrifty buyers will save money by calling invited.—Advt.

y G re y hair must b 6 re-vitalised to restore nature,! colour.,. Raohr’i Topic does tills. ,Not a dye. 3s 6d W. E. • Williams, Chemist. —Advt. .