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Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1932, Page 4

Roll up to the big euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday night.

The gas cooking; demonstration which was to have been held to-mor-row, has been postponed for a fortnight.—Advt.

A meeting of the Hokitika old girls Basket Ball Club will be held at the residence of Mr D. Stevenson, Hall Street, to-night at 6.45 o’clock snarp.—Advt.

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

the funeral of the Intel Rugby international player B. P. Palmer, of Otahuhu, the coffin was draped with the four "jerseys he had worn during the past two seasons. These were the blue and black of Ponsonby club, the red and black of Otahuhu club, the blue and white of Auckland province, and the all black of New Zealand.

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

The death has occurred at Wellington of the Hon. E. H. Clark, Chairman of Committees of the Legislative Council. He wks born at Palmenstpn in 1870 and was prominently connected} With local bodies for many years. He represented the Chalmers electorate in Parliament from 1911 to 1914, and was appointed tol the Legislative Council in 1920. He was Mayor of Palmerston for severel terms.

Several whitebaiters had an annoying experience on the sand bank at the mouth of the river last week. They had beeti successful in their fishing and) their tins were well filled, when a very heavy wave came along, and before they could do anything swept tins with the fish, and net's away and - wetting the men to the waist. The nets were recovered but tho fish were gone forever.

Lines of interest and value opened at Addison’s—Tobralcos, 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/each. Inspection invited.—Advt.

After the football match on Saturday afternoon, a,s the speetac-m; were dispersing a commotion in fr mt of the stand drew attention, where two men were engaged in a c ash under rafferty rules, both being ell the ground at one time having a go there v.flitir tlier were pulled apart by Onlookers. The dispute was. held tip/ns n result, but the fracas broke out again in Sewell Street near the Pott Olffie, whore the two men had a will'm? pot to before they were satisfied,

Inquiries made reveal that the condition ofi Athol Crowe Potter, the victim of the Ross shooting affray, who lies at Westland Hospital, was yesterday very serious, his condition being very low. This morning’s report was move favourable, though he was stated to be still dangerously ill, and it will be several days yet before anything definite will be known as to tho possibility of his ultimate recovery. The missile which caused the damage still remains in his body, and will probably have to remain there. This morning Detective Holmes and Constable Dougherty proceeded to Ross', to make further investigations in connection with the affair.

A trans-alpine trip was made by Mr A. Nancekivell in his Spartan aeroplane on Saturday last. Mrs Nancekiv.il accompanied him as passenger, thus achieving the distinction of being the first lady to fly across the Southern Alps. A noteworthy feature also was the carriage of some, whitebait, caught at 10 a.m. in Hokitika and delivered for lunch at Christchurch. The return journey was made yesterday, Mr and Mrs Nancekivell accomplishing the trip in 70 minutes. This is an extraordinarily good performance as the local plane is somewhat s/oner than the defence machine which broke the record. Mrs 'Nancekivell is incidentally, the only lady who hn; flown from Hokitika to Nelson and return, and also from Waiho to Hokitika, in addition to flying across the Fox and! Waiho glaciers and around Mount Cook.

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. The smart new strawy are now showing at Schroder and Co. —Advt. After years of scientific research we have at last produced “Nazol” in pastille, form. Most effective in relieving colds, sore t boats, catarrh, etc. Remember Nazol Pastilles. Price only Is 3d box.—Advt. There is nothing in Oherhnal, 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 arid Co. to supply you with a bottle with yopr next order. The price is two shillings and sixpence per bottle,.—Advt,

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co.,' notify a special sale of „dairy stock at Waitalm on Friday next at noon.

The monthly meeting of the executive of the Hokitika branch of the R.S.A. will be held this evening at 7.30 o’clock.

The concert to be given in the Public Hall Kanieri, on Wednesday in aid of St. Andrew’s Church funds will prove a very attractive one a fine programme having been arranged. A ball will follow for which capital airangements have been irc.de.

Spring cleaning usually means something new’ in. furnishings. Addison’s can shov? you. the latest in linoleum, co.igolium,' hearthrugs, carpet runner, curtain nets, tapestry, shadow tissue, ets. Call and inspect our ,range. Ah showing smartest,: shades and patterns, and are ~marked,,fit .prices that are really outstanding.—A^vt.

At the Magistrate’s Court at Greymou'jh vqm Saturday morning, before Mr \V. Meldrum, S.M., Thomas David Thomas, alias. Thomas David, .aged 31. pleaded guilty to the theft of a motor tube, valued at 12s 6d, the property of Baillie and Neville and Coy. He was convicted and ordered to comeup for sentence if called upon within twelvemonths.

Some vety . substantial alterations have been made at'the intake of the Kanieri Electric Ltd., Water supply at Lake Kanieri. A substantial' concrete wall has been erected across the former inlot to the creek, while the inlet to the company's water race has been widened and deepened, and a new gaftge has been placed in position with another alongside and a spillway that leads into the creek. The alterations made are of a substantial nature and will assure the stability of the water*. . supply when the lake is low, while also adding to the general security.

AH Tyrol coating tweed, 56 inches, reduced to 5s 6d per yard. A big range of crepe de tuine must be sold for cash, 3s lid a yard, at Schroder’s winter Rale.—^Advh. The new sports coat, tailored effect, and new bridge coats are one of the many new features seen at Schroder and Co.—Advt. Children love the taste of Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Give tnem a dose every night and morning. It will keep them free from coughs an<J colds. Get a bottle tc-day and see for yourself. Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6| —Advt. Hair going grey? Rachel Hair 'fl’onic re-vitalises .haiir roots, and restores, natural colour. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt. first aid for Couehs, Colds. Influenza WOODS' GREAT PEPPFRMiNT i. ftURE Grey hair! Use Rachel Hair Tonic, which ensures lovely natu.d colour. 3s 6d bottle \V. E. Williams, chemist —Advt, | ./ ■