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Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1932, Page 4

Dr Scholl’s representative will arrive to-morrow and may he consulted at Messrs Oliver , and Duff’s premises when' sufferers with foot troubles can obtain expert advice. To-nifrht week in the Soldiers’ Hall the Clu Time Ball takes place, and judging by .the l number wfm bare intimated) their intention of being preselit, tlhejre 'sliouljl be a capital attendance.

There was a much smaller . run of whitebait in the ‘river this morning, •the catch being a negligible amount. Tenders fpr the construction of wooden pontoons (labour o-nly) for the Gillespies Betid 1 Gold Dredging Coy. close on Friday, September 30th. 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 be disappointed this time.—Advt. To-night at the Public Hall Kanieri the concert and ball in aid of the funs of S't Andrews Church will be held. A capital concert programme will be provided, and for the ball to follow the best of music will be supplied. The condition of Athol C. Potter, the victim of the Ross shooting affray, shows a small improvement since Sunday, when his condition was dangerous. Since then he has improved slowly, but his condition is still very serious. ‘ Mr Justice Blair is reported as progressing satisfactorily at the Greymouth Hospital. He will return to Wellington from, Greymouth, and the Westport sittings of the Supreme Court, which commence on Thursday, will be presided over by t Mr Justice Peed, who left Wellington, for \yestport last night, Lines of interest and value opened at A'ddison’s—-Tobralcos, Aziins, 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 21 8 yard; hemstitched pi’ijow cases at 1/6 each. Radies' cross-over aprons 4/6; smart shopping bags at 2/- and 1/each. Inspection invited,—Advt. During the meeting of the County Council yesterday consideration was given to the valuation of a certain portion; of the district. An assertion was made that the land’s unimproved value was too bight,. Tli© name of the valuator at the time in question was mentioned, which evoked a remark that this ; valuator had done most of his valuing from the roadside. Already the lengthening of the days has become noticeable, and the hours of daylight will be further prolonged next month, when summer time will come intd force. The change will bo made on Sunday, October ,9. Last year clocks were advanced half an hour on October 11, the reversion, to. standard time taking place on March 20 this year. As the result of a visit to the West Coast .by Squadron-Leader T. M. Wilkes, Director of Air Services, and Flight-Lieutenant H. B. Burrell, • N.Z.P.A.F., last week, it is probable that ground will be prepared at the Cbbden site at Greymouth and on the North Boach site at Westport for aieu-odfomos, The Cobdon site was found to have possibilities,, and this area will probably be made servjce- ' able, The North Bleach site is located in lupin country between the river and the sea, and with levelling and clearing should be suitable Improvements are being made tg the ground at Hokitika f which has been in use for some time, Drainage work is being carried out and hollows are being filled m, Owing to a shortage, caused principally by the delayed arrival of the steamer Melbourne Maru, which is bringing a direct shipment from Japan, onions have advanced to a very high price on the Auckland market. Practically the only supplies available are a few Canadian onions and one or two very small lots from Pukekohe, These are realising up to 35s a cwt, which, according to merchants, is the highest price in a long period of years. Efforts have been made to secure supplies through Sydney, but they were unsuccessful, and the market-will remain bare until the Melbourne Maru reaches Auckland about Thursday. Similar conditions are operating in Australia. In Melbourne last week onions brought £4O a ton in the wholesale market, a record price for at least 15 years. By the time the onions reached the public they were worth 6Jd per lb, or 2d each. American onions are now arriving on the Australian market, and will relieve the position there until the Victorian Eary Globes become available toward the end of the year,, but at present the importation of Californian onions to New Zealand is prohibited, the restriction being imposed on account of the prevalence of foot-ar.d-mouth disease in the United States. Addisons’ always specialise in ladies’ underwear and this year they are prettier than ever and quality is not forgotten. 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 straws 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, soio‘ tboats, catarrh, etc. Remember Nazol Pastilles. Price only Is 3d box.—Advt. There is nothing in Cherimal, the double strength Cough Balsam, to upset a delicate sumach—vet it checks the stubbornest colds in a very quick way. Try it. Ask Messrs G°Och and Co. to supply you with a bottle with your next order. The price is two shillings and sixpence per bottle.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and C°. draw attention to their si.e of choice aairy stock at Waitaha on Friday next. AH' prize winners for the season at the R.S.A. Euchre will play off for the three aggregate prizes on Tuesday, October 4th. Latest reports, received . this morning state tlie condition of Mr Xj. J. Evans, who is in Lewisham Hospital Christchurch, is of a very serious nature. Mr A. I. Flett, Chief Postmaster at Greymouth fo.l tne past eighteen nionons ims ret.red on superannuation after Jo yeais' service in tne Post and Tejagraph Department. To make room for new s'tock arriving we are making a special clearance or all Parisian ties at the ridiculous price of two for 2s lid. W. H. Stoplortli.—Advt. Cfes. 'Williams. ar*|i his Happiness Boys are practising hard for the Old Time Ball, and patrons are assured of tihe test of music and a.i enjoyable evening. The flagi, /on the public 'b-u filing wlals flown at half mast to-day in memory of the late Hon. H. E. Clark/ M.L.0., whose funeral took place today. -

The amount of freight hauled through the o‘oira Tunnel for the week ended Saturday last was greater than for the corresponding weeks for the past two yours, the respective figures being:—Last week, 9,711 tons: foil the corresponding week of last years 9,681 tons, and for the corresponding week of 1930, 9,448 tons, The death occurred at the Grey River Hospital early yesterday, of Mrs Agnes Pattinson, aged 20; years. The deceased, who was a native of Kumara had been ailing for only a few weeks. She was a former member oi the Greymouth Philharmonic Society’s orchSegtra. She is survived by. her husband and an infant, her parents (Mi? and Mrs L. Tomasi, Kumara), five sisters and 'three brothers. A somewliat severe accident happened on Sunday when a young son James McKenzie, of Upper Broadway, Reefton, had a little finger almost severed. It appears that his brother was chopping wood with a tomahawk and the younger brother was taking it away from under this ax©, when 'the latter was , struck across the knuckles by the axe, inflicting a severe wound. Surgical, assistance was quickly obtained, and five stitches ware required to close the wound.

There are 4221 unemployed workers registered in the Grey district, an increase of 25 over last week, while the total number from Karamea to Rcss is 1822. Sint© June 1, the increase in the registered unemployed in the Grey district numbers 62, while in the whole of the West Coast area, th/e increase, since June 1, totalled 195. With the winter now passed' it is hoped that these figures will decrease, In the Grey district approximately 45 men are engaged in gold prospecting under the gold subsidy, while in the Bullerj district the average Is/ 255, making a total of approximately 300 prospectors under the Unemployment Board. Umbrellas and gloves head the list of articles found on Christchurch tram cars during the year ended on March 31, but parcels, purses, peggy bags, and attache cases were also overlooked: in large numbers by passengers. The total number of articles left behind by forgetful folk was 4793, the details being as tallows.— Attache cases 3SB, brief bags 90, handbags 161, baskets 83, books 158, clothing, miscellaneous 67, coats 97, concession cards 71, gloves (pairs) 456, (single) 277, hats 36, jewellery 58, keys 33, lunch boxes 46, sums of money 17, music and instruments 17, fur necklets 21, parcels 570, purses and peggy bags 450, pushchairs 6, rugs 5, scarves 31, spectacles 'and cases 36, suit cases 42, sundries 576, tennis racquets, etc., 52, tobacco pouches 26, umbrellas 817, walking sticks 88, matches 18. i

Spring cleaning usually means something new in furnishings. Addison’s can sho\7 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 new sports coat, tailored effect, and new bridge coats are one of the many new features seer at Schroder and Co.—Advt. Children love the taste of Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Give them a dose every night and morning. It will keep them free from coughs and colds. Get a botxle to-day and see for yourself. Is 6d, '2m 6d, aud 4s 61—Advt. Faded, greying hair spoils a woman’s looks Use Rachel Tonic and you’ll never be grey. 3s 6d bottle W. E. William's, chemist. First aid for Coughs, Colds. Influenza WOODS' GREAT PEPPFRMINT OURE Banish grey hair instantly with Rachel Hair Tonic. Safe, quick, economical. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle W. K. Williams, chemist.—Advt. Bewaro tf flu’—put a few drops of “Nazol” on vour handkerchief every morning. Disinfec g and protects the points of infection—the passages of tho mouth, nose and throat. Remember “Nazol.” 120 doses for 2s 6d. 60 doses jor Is 6d.—-Advt,