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Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1932, Page 4

801 l up to the big euchre: in the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday night.

Notice of the taking of land for a courthouse at Itoss is given in this issue. |

Sufferers from foot troubles should make appointments with Messrs Oliver and Duff for next week with the foot specialist representing Dr. Scholl.

Five pound of tea is the second prize at the Returned Soldiers’ Association euchre in the Soldieis’ Hall on Tuesday night.

A benefit picture show will be given in aid of the Hokitika unemployed l in the Princess Theatre on Tuesday night, when, an entertaining programme will be shown.

Whitebaiters please note, Paterson’s have opened further supplies of the 80in. whitebait net at Is 9d yard and the heavy double mesh at 2s 3d, don’t he disappointed this time.—Advt.

At an inquest held at Ruru on Thursday into the circumstances surrounding the death of'Mrs Myrtle Eileen Adler, aged 34, who was on Wednesday morning found dead in her bed, thei Acting-Coroner, All- Peat, J.P. returned a verdict of death from natural causes. Constable C. Robb, Odra, conducted the inquest for the police.

Lines cf interest and value opened at Addison’s—Tobrnlcos, Azlins, cotton dress goods, plain and floral, natural and coloured Fuji silks, towels, hikers' shirts, and ladies' hiker hats. Gents’ Parisian ties; 72 inch ticking at 2/3 yard; hemstitched pillow cases at 1/6 each. Ladies’ cross-over aprons 4/6; smart shopping bags at 2/- and 1/ciach. Inspection invited.—Advt.

The death occurred of Henry Grindle, at, his residence, Blackball, after a brief illness, at the age of 79. Deceased was boru at Forest Deary, Gloucester, England, and came to New Zealand 57 years Sgo and to Eliackball in the year 1906, where he has since resided. Mr Grind!e in his younger days was a keen athlete, taking interest in boxing and wrestling, and! was a strong supporter of the Blackball Silver Band. He is survived by his widow, three sons and three daughters.

The timber export trade has brightened during the past >few days, says the Grey Star and on Thursday a special train was commissioned to bring timber from the Hokitika district, for shipments at Greymouth. The Karepo is loading half a million feet of white pine, and the Kailingo, which is due to-night, will take a similar' shipment for Melbourne. Following on the recent reduction of sixpence per 100 superficial feet, on timber, from Greymouth to Welintgon, the market in Wellington has shown "a slight improvement,'after a period, duriiig which very little trade wus offering;

Addisons' always specialise In ladies' underwear and this year they are prettier than ever and quality is not forgotton. Pyjamas, nights, Princess slips and bloomers in dainty pastel shades. We have also excellent value in ladies’ vests. Ask to see them while our stocks are complete.—Advt.

- Samples of sand from the beach between the Rangitata and Rakia rivers, which were sent to the Thames School of Mines for testing, have » reveal the fact that there is a large quantity cf fine superior quality gold on the beaches. Five pounds of sand under test gave a concentrate return of 5.78 per cent. A bag of sand weighing 501 b produced 5s worth of gold. \ A special machine is needed to extract the gold, which is of a very fine nature, and an Ashburton syndicate which has a number of claims on the beach, intends to undertake the work. .

Regaridng the letter by Mr John Murdoch dealing with the Honey Control Board, which appeared recently in the , “Guardian,” a well known resident said, yesterday that it was due to the Board’s administration that commercial apiaries on the Coast had seriously declined. When tin Board came into force, he said, there were from twenty to thirty such apiaries in Westland, hut to-day, from the Tarainakau to Jackson’s Bay, he doubted if there were more than three. .

Two young men, arrested at Charleston, appeared before Mr J. H. Harkness, J.P., at Westpprt on a charge of vagrancy. One was convicted and order to come up for sentence if cnlled upon within twelve months and the other received 14 days’ imprisonment in Greymouth prison. Police evidence was given that the accused for the past eighteen months had been living in docs houses in Christchurch and elsewhere and had assumed fictitious names. They had proceeded «to the West Coast and, it was stated, surveyed the prospects of work in a single men’s camp, but decided that the conditions there were not good enough for them.

.Lovely original colour restored to grey hair by using Rachel Tonic. Not a dye. 3s 6d bot'-li chemist.—Adv.t. The smart new str ing at Schroder and Children love the Linseed Emulsion, every night and! keep them free fron Get a bottle tr-dny W. E. Williams, aws are now sliowCo. —Advt. taste of Tonkinghs Give ttiem a dose morning. It will i coughs and colds, and see for your-

The winning numbers in the South Island Poultry Association's gold oust art union, appear in this issue.

Flour, butter and coal is the first prize at the Returned Soldiers’ Association euchre on Tuesday night.

The entries for the fat stock' sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue.

Tenders are invited by the Public Wbrkjs Department, Greymouth, for the purchase ef a 2{- ton Tho.nycrof lorry.

The Canterbury Education Boar:’ are inviting tenders to lease the old school site at XJpp.r- Kokatahi area 2J acres, for-four years.

Tuesday night, Soldiers’ Hall, R.S.A. Eluchre. Ist. prize, 1 ton cor 1 251 b. bag flour, 51b. butter; 2nd. prize, 51b. tea; 3rd. prize, 501 b. bag flour; 4th. prize, slb butter. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Dee’s 'Self Service advise the conducting of an essay competition, the subject being “Why should we patronise New Zealand goods?” The competition is open to those under 16 years of age, and will close onOctober 1. .

At a meeting of the Greymouth Bowling Club Committee, Mr E, ft. Moss presiding, it was decided that the Official Opening of the season, should be held on Saturday, October Bth. The green was reported to be in excellent order. :

Spring cleaning usually means something new in furnishings. Addison’s can show you the latest in linoleum, congolium, hearthrugs, carpet runner, curtain nets, tapestry, shadow tissue, ets. Call and inspect our range. All showing smartest shades and patterns, and are marked at prices that are really outstanding.—Advt.

The ball held in Toker’s Hall last evening proved a pronounced success, there was record , gathering’' and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The waltzing competition was awarded to Mrs Bone and partner. The lucky spot dance was won by Miss Agnew and Mr G. George, while the lucky seat was secured by Miss Shaw and Miss Christensen. Mr K. Mason was master of ceremonies and kept dancing going merrily till the early hours ol morning.

The Hokitika Women's Institute held its monthly meeting in fit. Andrew’s Hall last Tuesday evening, thirty-one members being present. In the absence of the president and vice-pre-sident Mrs H. Thompson occupied the chair. A discussion on the advisability of forming a West Coast Federation was deferred till next meeting. Mrs Woolhouse gave a demonstration, .on dress cutting and fitting which proved interesting and instructive; The competition "something hew Out of something old" was postponed till the October meeting. The roll call ‘ household hints and 'remedies” was well responded to. Hostesses for the evening were Misses Daly, Duff, Chapman and Stevenson.

The Greymouth railway station presented an animated appearance this morning at 1 o’clock, when 'the Buller Rugby Union’s excurison train left for Christchurch. Over 200 passengers were on the train, the seating capacity being taxed to the utmost, and seats being put in the van as a last resource. The train from Reefton with which the Greymouth train connected'' at Stillwater canied approximately 400 passengers, so that in all the excursion was patronised by 600 people. The train was scheduled, to arrive in Christchurch at 7.26 o’clock this morning, and will leave Christchurch on the return journey at- 8.45 o’clock to-morrow morning.

All \vcol coating tweed, 56 inches, reduced to 5s 6d per yard. A big range of ci ape de t.aine must bo sold for cash, 3s lid a yard, at Schroder’* winter sale —Advt The new sports coat, tailored efFect, and new bridge coats are one of the many new features seen at Schroder and Co.—Advt. There i-5 nothing in Cherimal, the double strength Cough Balsam, to upset a delicate stomach—yet it checks the stubbornest colds in a very quick way. Try it. Ask Messrs . Gooch and ■ Co. to supply you with a bottle with yom next order. The price is two shillings and sixpence per bottle. —Advt. . Hair going grey? Rachel Hair re-vitalises hair roots and restores natural colour. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt. first aid for Coughs, Colds. Influenza WOODS’ GREAT PEPPFRMtNT CURE Grey hair! Use 'Rachel Hair Tonic, which ensures lovely natural colour. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist —Advt. i