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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1932, Page 4

The Gosl came to tin wharf yosle l '- dav afternoon shortly before 4 o’clock aitrl sails for Wellington to-day at 4 P- m ‘

The latest addition, tp the local telephone exchange is S. Brook, xNo 215.

The main results of the Boumville competition are announced in another column of this issue.

Tlie sudden death took place yesterday of Miss Elizabeth Galvin of Ross. Deceased was an old resident and 67 years of age.

The fortnightly service a.t Humphreys will be conducted by Rev. C. 0. Hailwood, next Sunday, commencing at 2.30.

Rev F. H. Harman, Vice-Principal of the Training" College at Roviana Solomon Islands, will speak at a meeting to-night in the Methodist Church at 7.3o.—Advt.

Mr Clutha N. Mackenzie, director cf the (Jubilee Institute for the Blind is visiting Kckitika to-morrow, and will deliver an address at the Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. The purpose of the, meeting is not to make any appeal for money, but to come into touch with supporters, and' to give an account of

the work that public generosity has enabled the Institute to carry out. The attendance of a’l well wishers of the movement is cordially invited.

For three successive years a cow belonging, to Mr G. Nairn (Lakeside) has been the highest producing cow in the 'Canterbury Herd Testing Association. Over the last, year this c-GW, Hantz, produced 5061 bof butter-fat in 293 days. This achievement was referred to at the annual meeting of the association by Mr C. M. Hume (Dominion organiser), ’who said that Mr Naim’s cow had (eisiab’ished a New Zealand record—it was the only caee he had heard of in which a cow had shown its superiority over throe years. It was suggested that the association should procure a photograph, of Hantz, and 'Mr J'. : Parku/fe (president) congratulated Mr Naim.

Owing to shoaling on the Grey bar, the draughts of the Kartigi and the Kiwitea had to he restricted. As the Karepo, due on Saturday,' September 3, to load timber for Melbourne and Adelaide will not be able to take a full load oh account, of. the shoaling, tlie Union Steamship company, in orer to satisfy shippers, have had to employ the K'alihgO to take' the overflow of timber to Melbourne. ' The Knlingo' is dhe the first week in September to take timber for Sydney, and one in the third week of next month to load for' Melbourne. " The shoaling on the bar is . the result of the long spell' of dry weather.' j

Prices in two sections at the fat stock market at Addington on Wednesday' showed a distinct advance. Fqt sheep were in smaller numbers than at any other sale this year, nnd values, consequently, Were a good deal higher thah they were last week. The rise .amounted to three shillings a head*all round, and was maintained throughout the sale, The quality of the yarding was good, some exceptionally fine weth* eiss being included in the offering. Fat pigs were in short supply, and both bacon and pork sold at higher- prices than have been realised at Addington for a long time. A very choice selection of spring lambs came forward, but the number was distinctly limitedGood prices were realised. Fat cattle section was well filled, the bulk of the offering coming from the North Island, and from-, other places outside the province. The' quality was good, but at no -stage was there any animation in the demand. All sorts declined by 10s'a head, and heavier types by up to £l. There was an ordinary yarding of veal with rather less than tlie usual proportion of unattractive entries. Late rates v r ere maintained.

Original colour and glorious glints of youth restored to grey hair with Rachel Hair Tonic. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt. .

Lines of interest opened at Addison’s: Girls’ fine vvoyen pyjamas, satins in all shades, ladies’ vests, children’s sox, warm nights and bloomers. -Advt.

Grey hair disappears when you use Rachel Hair Tonic. Even your closest friends won’t detect its use. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Children love Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion as much for its eoothing, healing properties as for ita pleasant taste. They find that-it quickly remedies their annoying coughs and colds. Sold everywhere—ls 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d. —Advt.

For Influenza 'Colds. WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE

Tennem’s advise that their registered optician, Mr J. Mann, will be in attendance at. their Hokitika branch, next Thursday, 25th inst, and may be consulted on all your optical requirements. Make your appointment early.—Advt.

We specially draw your attention to the special lay out price .list of Schroder and Co. This sale is drawing to a close. The frugal housewife cannot afford to neglect calling at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt.

'lf yon have one single grey hair use Rachel 'Hair Tonic immediately. N°t a dye. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Beware of 'flu. Remember to put a few drops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief e\cry morning. Disinfects the points of infection—the passages of the mouth, nose, and throat. GO doses for Is Gd; 120 doses for 2s Cd. —Advt.

Hardy bedding-out plants now on hand at “Heartsease’’ Floral Studio.— Advt.

The Anglican sea-vices in the country churches will be as follows next Sunday: At Kokatahi, Holy Communion at 10 a.m.; and at Koiterangi, Holy Communion at 11.30 a.m.

The West Coast challenge for (the Rnnfurly Shield on Saturday will be their first effort, and wild constitute the 109th game of the scries. The Coast* fiave played seven matches against Canterbury, winning three.

There will be a special tram to Christchurch to-morrOw morning leaving Hokitika' at" 4.30 o’cldbk aitd arriving in' ChristclVurch at 11.45 o'clock. The return leaves Christchurch at 10.45 p.m,/’ in connection with the Raisfurly Shield match "WSest Coast v. (Canterbury.

Regarding the resignation, of Mr H. G. F. Coles as secretary of the local Unemployment Cominittcee, the Commissioner of Unemployent (Mr G. C. Godfrey) has written to the Hokitika Borough Council regretting that Mr Coles hudl found if necessary to sever llis connection with the Committee, although he recognised that the duties of Town Clerk must take precedence. He expressed tlie Board’s Piopreciat on of the valuable services given by .Mr Coles as secretary to the Connniette-.; find offered to hitn tile thanks of the Department. Mr J. 0. McCluskv, of the Foretary Department has Wen appointed to the position in his succession.

Some exitement was caused yesterday afternoon at Greymouth when a covered lorry belonging tq Mr Neil Mouatt, of Barrytown, caught fire in Biaty’s Garage.i The burning lorry fas immediately pushed out into Tarapuhi Street, where strenous efforts were made to extinguish the flames. With the aid of a chemical extinguisher, sacks, water and sand this;was eventually accomplished, but not until the canvas cover on one side. had beeh burned off, the bodywork scorched, and one tyre blackened. The origin.of the fire is not clear, but at the time it broke, out one of the workmen was using a drill under the lorry, and it is surprised that a spark from the drill bruited a petrol leakage causing the understructure to catch alight. i ;

j In getting rid of a cold as in everything else ■- that thrill of satisfaction ban only be felt after satisfactory cure has been effected. You can only learn from experience that Cherimal the double strength - Cough cures without fail. Get your bottle, from Messrs Gooch and Go’s store without delay,—Advt. i ' .'