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Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1932, Page 4

'Eight prizes at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night.

Ratepayers in the Borough of Hokitika will be allowed a rebate' of five per cent; on rates for the current year if .paid by to-morrow.

This evening, Soldiers’ Hall,, monster, euchre, eight prize:. Admission

Thei death, was announced on Friday of Mrs : Fuller, |»f ‘ Auckland, .second wife and relict of the late Mr John Fuller, senr., who was head of the firm of John and Sons, theatre proprietors and theatrical managers.

Mr E. Schwass, of Rotokohu, broke a leg on Saturday. While engaged in his work in the bush he slipped on the tramway fracturing the limb. Ho was brought to Reefton for medical attention.

After two week’s vacation the Hokitika- District High School reopened for the third term. The Rector, at last, evening’s meeting of the School Committee stated that the attendance had suffered slightly owing to the prevalence of colds among the children. Basketball and rugby teams from the Reefton school arrived in Hokitika last evening to play matches with the Hokitika school teams today.

Holders of many sporting trophies, the Hokitika District (High School has been at a loss in the past to find means of displaying the collection of cups and shields to the best advantage. A solution has been effected by the presentation of a handsome esse, the gift of Mr W. E. Richards, a member of the rchool committee., and the trophies will now have a prominent resting place in .(•lie. building. Recognition of the gift was mad<, at a meeting of the Committee last evening wb°n a vote of thanks was parsed to 'Mr Richards, the Rector (Mr J. L. Menzies) expressing appreciation on behalf of the school.

Men I Try us for reliable Le Roy oily canvas riding coats, butterfly capon, road coats, shor.t and long sleeves,. leggings, etc.—W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The Gael is detained at Greymouth until.tlie Hood in the river moderates.

All prize winners play off for aggregate prizes at the end of season, at the 'R.S.A. euchre.

A representative of Dr Scholl, foot speciaist will be in Hokitika on Tuesday next and may been seen at Messrs Oliver and Duff’s shop.

i Wkitebaiters in the. Hokitika river and Mahinapua Creek have been active during the past few days, and several small catches have been made. Several tins of this delicacy were raii’ed to Canterbury from Hokitika yesterday.

All players in the rugby representative teams for Saturday are requested to attend training in the Ivi vi Ciuo’s shed this evening and to-niorio.v evening.—Advt. ~ *•

The annual invitation dance of the All Saints’ Yeung .Yen’s Curb will b*e held to-morrow (■ reednOsday) night. Kindly present invitations at d°°r. — Advt. ,

Heavy weather was expe.’icU’ed in the outlying districts round Reefton on Friday afternoon and early on Saturday morning. Snow fell at Alexander, Big River and at Merrijigs. At Reefton on Friday afternoon .half-an-inch of rain feill in half-an-hour, the heaviest for this year in that time,

On Sunday, Mr Harry Evan's, of Boatman's short track, aged 80 yearn sustained a broken arm. He was engaged in procuring fodder for his cow and had mounted a ladder for that purpose, when the animal coming too close, got its horns into the ladder, and in its efforts to get clear from it, Mr Evans was thrown, landing heavily on an elbow, which was fractured

R.S.A. euchre, Soldiers’ Hall Tuesday, September 6th at 8 o’clock. Eight prizes. Ist prize, 701 b bag of sugar, 1251 bof flour, sfb butter; 2nd prize, 501 b bag of flour; 3rd prize, Z'b AUib -r Tips tea; 4th prize, 51b butter; sth prize, 3 2lb tins jam ; 6th prize, 1 tin of fancy biscuits; 7th, prize, 3 fins of pineapple ; Bth prize, 1 dozen jellies. Admission 2e. —Advt'.

Complaints were made to the’Hokitika School Committee last evening that persons had been felling trees and removing - the timber without authority from the school’s reserve in Sale Street; After some discussion it was dtecidied to take action against any person or persons detected in this practice in the future.

The jury panel summoned in connection with civil cases set down lor hearing at the Hamilton Supreme Court last week became exhausted through the free exercise of counsel’s right to challenge One juryman was' wanted. The ■ dooro were locked, and the bystanders were ordered to coihe forward. and serve. It wits found that all these!people were- mtei’ested in the case,' and Mr S, W. .Tallis, the Court messenger, was ca'Jlied on to fill the vacant seat, He was not challenged and the case proceeded.

After about three months in Hokitika as instructor to the Westland Aero Club, Captain Mathieson severed his immediate connection with that body on Saturday when he departed for the other side. During that period Captain Mathieson maide numerous firiends and) was the guest of officials of the club prior to his departure. T‘o him is due much of the success of the high standard attained bv the four pupil members of the club who recently passed the examination for the “A” license, and their late instructor took the keenest interest and pleasure in their tuition. It is probable that Captain Mathieson will return to Hokitika at a later date.

Our cash price for Le Roy oily canvas coats, etc., are the lowest in town. —W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

The smart new straws are now showing at Schroder and Co. —Advt.

For quality towels, our values are higher, and prices lower, for cash at \v. H. Stopforth’s.-Advt.

The new sports coat, tailored effect, and new bridge coats are one of the many new features seen at Schroder and ,Co.—Advt.

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

Grey hair adds age to young faces! use Rachel Hair Tonic, which brings b i»-k colour. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Keep your own teeth by keeping gums healthy with. I-o-dent Tooth Paste. Contains iodine. Is 6d tube W. IC. Williams, Chemist. —Advt.

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

Rachel Hair Tonic re-vitalises the hair roots and prevents greyness. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

A special general meeting of All Saints’ Tennis G‘ub will b e held tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the County Chambeiu. Bu-undss important.

The Gillespies Bleach Dredging Coy. are also inviting submission of prices for the supply of heart of, rimu sawn timber on; the claim site. Particuillans can be obtained from Mr W. Sullivan, Weheka.

The Greymouth members of the West Coast Rugby representatives will arrive in Hokitika to-night at 7.45 o’clock at the Kiwi shed where a3ong with the Hokitika members of the team a full practice will be held. AH mem of /the Coast B. team are requested' to be in attendance also.

After a fine but rather chilly weekend the weather here underwent a change on Sunday night, and yester-' day and to-day have been characterised by miserable showery conditipns. Heavy rain fell last night and extensive areas were completely submerged as a result this morning, the water however disappearing quickly in some cases. The rain was responsible' for a fairly heavy run in the Hokitika river Which is at a rather higher level than usual.

Preparations are well in. hand for the ball to be held in Toker’s Hail in aid of Kaihitiu School funds. The ladies’ Committee are paying special atention to the feupper arfaiigemellts and nothing will be left wanting in that direction. The floor-will'be in class order, while the music will be supplied by the Bachelor Orchestra. The programme will include old time and modern dancing, with a lucky spot dance and waltzing competition. The charges for admission have been cut v to meet the times. Keep Friday night in mind and have a good time,

Rare visitors to New' Zealand, two penguins were caught by a Hokitika resident,, F. West,; at Barrytown on Sunday and brought into town. Fully grown,, but not of high stature, with bluish coats and white breasts, the birds were “waddling” across the road when caught, and showed a, distinct dislike to, being captured. At present they are in captivity in. Hokitika, being placed in a long grass run. Fairly savage of nature they have scared other birds and animals at the residence where they are held. Their menu provides chiefly for fish and salt water.

Hokitika has again come into line with other towns in catering for the hobbies and amusements of the people, by the inauguration of a model aero club. Formed only a week ago, there are already sixteen members, who are showing-keenness and aptitude in the aft of construction. A competition is at present being conducted, members being required to construct a scale model of the Spartall plane of the Westland Aero Club. A meeting Was held last week when the following officers were elected!— President, Mr A. H. ftance-kiv-,11; vice-presidents, Messrs H, T. Parry, J. Renton, H. Preston, and Father McKay; instructors, Captain Mathieson and Mr B. Flynn j secretary, Mr A. Sutherland. There was a good attendance afc the meeting and prospects for a successful year are highly reassuring.