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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1932, Page 4

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

If you ati'iff a wise motorist you would be well advised to see what the Western Spray Co. have to say about the care and life of your oar, on the front page of this issue.—Advt.

This evening, Soldiers’ Hall R.S.A. euchre. Ist prize, 1 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.—Adv't,

A broken arm was sustained by Mr A. L. Dewar, master of the Waita'ha school, afl the result of a fall from his bicycle last week. The accident necessitated treatment ait *he Westland Hospital, but Mr *D'ewar was able to return to the south.

The seven chain of rock drive, which is (being carried out by the Brunner Collieries Ltd., to open up a new area of coal at Taylorville, is nearing completion. On 'Friday lari, the rider seam was hit, 'and according to the log of t,h e bore hole, the main seam of coal will be reached within one month.

In the Canterbury-West Coast district, eight cases of infectious diseases were reported to the Health Department’ during the week ended at noon yesterday* Last week there were twelve cases. The following are the week’s cases:—Canterbury: Septic poisoning 4, tuberculosis 2, scarlet fever 1, West Coast: Tuberculosis 1. There were three deaths from tuberculosis in Canterbury.

/ meeting of the Hokitika. Model Aero Club was t.eld last evening there being twenty-eight members prevent. An interesting lecture on, the making of a .propel loo* was given by Mr B. Flynn, after whi'h each member made one. In connection with, the model plane display on October IQ, Mr A. H.' Nunoekivell kirdly promised aeroplane rides to the two members who flew their models the longest.

The inquest of the lat© Albert Victor Pfaff, who was found dead at Atarau, on Saturday night Was held at the Ahaura Courtroom yest rdav. before Mr James Sneddon, J.P., of Blackball, Acting-Coroner, and a jury of four when :a verdict was returned that the deceased met with his death through the accidental discharge of his rifle when climbing through a fence.

Residents of this district, in particular Ross and Kanien, will read with interest tile following paragraph from the *‘ollol*oll Tmes” of August 5, 1932: “The patron of the living of Helmsley, the Earl of Feversham, supported by Dr. B-air (vice-chairman of the parochial Church. Council)) Oof. Duncombe of the hamlet of Rievauk, Lady Marjorie Beckett, Dr. Porter, fUHt many parishioners, met on @at* u,day last to present Canon Newton (who has resigned from the living on account of ill-nealth) /with a copy of the Revised Version of the Bible, in six volumes, bound in blue morocco, and a cheque, as a token of their esteem and regard for his work during the past nineteen years. Canon Newton wil'l probably go abroad for at least Kix tmontns.” The older vresidents will recognise their old friend, the Rev. H. E. Newton, who was vicar of Ross land Kanieri from 1901 to 1907. During his, sojourn in Westland he established a large circlfe of friends, and is affectionately remembered by all with whom he came in contact. In addition to his outstanding ability in his profession, Mr Newton gained. prominence in his mountaineering activities in which direction he performed several feats of note in the Alpine country i of this and other districts.

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.

Now that spring cleaning is on— Schroder and Co. are now showing tlie latest designs in linoleums, squares, hearth rugs door mats and curtains. It will repay you to visit Schroder and Co’s large emporium.—Advt.

First aid for Coughs, Colds. Influenza WOODS' GREAT PEPPFRMINT CURE

Vo make room for new stock arriving we are making a special clearance of all Parisian ties at the ridiculous price of two for 2s lid. W. H. Stopforth.—Advt.

Addisons’ always specialise in ladies’ underwear and this year they prettier than ever arid quality is dot forPyjamas, 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.

Griev hair! Lovely Inatural colour restored by use of Rachel Hair Tonic. iRe-vitalises roots. 3s 6d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

No one truly lives until he conquers the devil of fear and worry. Why worry about a cough or cold when you can call at Messrs Gooch and Co’s store and get. vour bottle of Cheritnnl, the double strength Cough Balsam. It reaches the tickle and soon chases away your coughs and colds. Don't hesitate. Get your bottlo. now —Advt.