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Hokitika Guardian, 15 July 1932, Page 4

The Anglican service at Koiterangi on Sunday next will be evensong at 2 p.in.

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

The 12-year-old daughter of Mr 'and Mm G. Laddner of Reef ton, sustained a fractured arm through a fall' at school while' skipping. She received medical attention front Dr Wicken.

The death' took place at Reef ton Hospital on Thursday morning of Mr Joseph Hardsty, at the age of 77 years. The ,deceased, who was a native of Cumberland, England, had 6een in the hospital. for a number;, cf years. v

The stone struck in the Big Rivet Mine on Thursday week, was in the win.se being sunk -betweenNo 2 and No 3 Levels. On t Monday last word was received that the etone had Widened out from two feet to four feet, and that it looked solid and gave every appearance of .widening out into a large body of ore. Face prospects of gold can be obtained by panning and gold is to be seen in the stone,

Intending; exhibitors at the Hokitika Poultry Show on July 29th and 30th are again reminded that entries close, with Mr D. Breeze to-morrow evoning, while, ti’ie public are requested to keep these two dates free. Supporting the Society with your patronage will be more than compensated by the •large variety of attractions, while, also' the Soldiers’ Hall on .those two days ■will truly be a Mecca for, those'enthusiasts of the feathered tribes. * ;

The sneak- thief is apparent’}' always with us. That would appear to be the cas© in the Leyjn... district. just, now: Nuiherous instances ' have been reported of the depredations of' the light-fingered '■unry who walk ’ /while others' sleep. One victim reports .tiiai eleven bottles oi btacubcrry vvJhqVwfiremb'tracted from ■i storeroom attached/to his house, and even the wine-glass that was on the shelf disappeared—a necessary adjunct, no doub& Another small farmer, who owns only one cow, which is in full milk, was literally amazed-on one or two mornings recently to find that"hls pedigree Jersey had already-. '; filled the , bucket, haying.. perfectly dry by a very early riser. .

’ The cattle yarding was again, substantial at the Metropolitan Market at Addington on Wednesday, and 1 the, oyer, supply had' a depressing effect, on prices, The quality of the en,;ry was good. Beside loc»il fattened, many, 1 .places outside the province were represented, The decline in value, which amounted to. 10s to 15s a head', was most marked for heavy, rough beef, but almost fdl sections Were affected, The- fat sheep offering was large. Quality was. ; very good, consignments from Southland and Otago making up an attractive 1 , offering. The sale opened on .a'ha's'is of last week’s prices, and remained firm all the way to spirited bidding. Over the last couple of races there was a distinct improvement in the demand for first-class wethers. The -lambs offered 'were a nondescript lot, typical of the end of the seeaon. The pens were small, and very mixed .in quality,. Prices were maintained on a basis of those ruling last week, Veal wag in fair, supp’y and showed little alteration in yaljue, The fat pig .section contained a largo vyding which sold at slightly lower rates. ■

Ail] wool coating tweed, 56, inches, reduced to 5s 6d per yard. A big range of iCrepe de chine must be sold for cash, 3s lid. a yard, at Schroder’s winter sale.—Advt, ' Buy New Zealand blankets and keep New Zealand employed. Addisons are well prepared • this winter with full stocks marked „at keen prices. A special discount for cash. —Advt. ■ v ; • • ' ‘ ' " ' . ' • i ’•' 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 fction to the intestines, thus ensuring proper elimination, "VV. E- Williams, Chemist.—Advt. ' ' . : ■ ■ ,V / ' Lifeless hair,! Healthy vitality anc! lustr e restored with Rachel Tonic. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt. ■' For sore throats, catarrh, hoarseness, of voice, etc., Nnzoj Pastilles unfexellsd for prompt giving relief. Sold everywhere at the popularprice of Is 3d per box.—Advt. ‘k'J