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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1932, Page 4

If you are a wise motorist you would bo well advised to seiei what the Western iSpruy Co. have to say about tile care and life erf your ear, on the front page of this issue.—Advt.

An inquiry at the Westland Hospital this morning elicited the information that the condition is satisfactory of Athol Crowie Potter who was injured in the Koss snooting affray a lortinght ago.

When Mr G. Searfe was crossing La Fontaine bridge on Sunday afteinoon with a lorry load of timber, the lorry broke through the south end of th e structure. The driver had a very lucky escape. The lorry had to b e unloaded and much difficulty was experienced in towing the empty lorry off the bridge, and saving it Pom dropping do a n into the creek.

'ln the course of prospecting operations being carried on by a party of two experienced men for several months in the Blue river district, South Westland it is stated that (they found plenty of evidence that what was thought by them to be maiden country had been very thoroughly worked over many years ago, apparently at the time of the early rush to the Coast.

It is ./reported that the unfriendly relations that have 'been existing among Mahinapua Creek whitebait fishermen reached a climax when a large timber trench was cut out and removed during a fecefifc flight, attd all trace of it removed. Peeling is reported to be running rather high in the creek at tho present time.

In the recent Bonrnville competition prizes won by school children in the various provincial districts were as fbUnvs:— Auckland (including North Auckland and Bay of Flenty) 1038; Wellington 869; Canterbury 795; Otago 603; Taranaki 401; Hawke’s Bay 331; Southland 288;. 'Nelson and Marlborough 161; West Ooast 91; Suva -.i; Tasmania. 2.

A destructive fire this morning occurred at Bunanga about 1.45 o’clock, in Duncan Street, the residence of Mr and Mrs Crowe .being burned down, and (nothing 'being saved. The occupants, including two children, got safely out of the house, which was one o f five rooms, but lost all of their belongings. A 'bucket brigade, using blankets, saved the adjoining houses, that of Mr Lindsay requiring a hard struggle to prevent it catching fife.

Substantial relief will be given to local bodies throughout the country through the Unemployment Board’s decision to take over, a.s from October 1, the cost of insurance for relief workers. In the case of the smaller bodies particularly this burden has placed a. serious handicap on their endeavours to find Work for the unemployed, Now that this charge is to he removed, it should be possible fat many bodies to co-operate more effectively with the Unemployment Board in providing measures of relief,

Since the .Canterbury w\ero Club began aotive operations less than four years ago, its machines have flown for over 3000 hours and over 4000 passengers have been carried without a single serious .accident. This fact was .announced by the Mayor, Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., at the Aero Club function on Saturday. He said thaf this position was a tribute to the competence of t-h't club’s officers and to the adequacy of the machines. Last year the machines were in the air for 1000 hours and 7000 flights had been made without a single accident. The club had also trailed fifty pilots, doing remarkably good work. The vicepresident of the dub, Mr J. C. Gumnesis, .said ' that the good .record was due to the extremely competent and efficient way in which the club’s instructor, Mr J. C. Mercer, had carried out his duties.

Spring cleaning usually means something new in furnishings. Addison’s can shovr you the latest in linoleum, congolium, hearthrugs, carpet runnel’, 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 the 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 Couchs, Colds. Influenza WOODS’ GREAT PEPPFRMINT CURE

To 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 are prettier than ever and quality is .aot 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.

Obey hair! -Lovely [natural colour restored by use of Rachel Hair Tonic. iPe-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 v our bottle of Choiimal, the double siwngth Cough Balsam. It reaches the tickle and soon chases away your coughs and colds. Don't hesitate. Get your bottle now —Advt.

Leech’s Sendee 'Store notifies the public of Hokitika that braid has been reduced to lOd a large loaf.

The Glalel was expected to leave Wellington to-day for Hokitika and sails for Bruce Bay at the end of the week. .

After many weeks’ prospecting in the Back Creek district a party of three men have struck wash and. have obtained some really good samples of heavy gold. Tile extent of their find will lie known only by the result of further work.

In hi« run across the Alps to Sockburn aerodrome yesterday Mr A. Nanceki’o.i ran into heavy e'.ouds on the Canterbury side, with snow falling. He came down through th e clouds when past Oxford, and thence went on to the aerodrome, arriving before noon. The return journey was commenced at 2 p.m., and aftei an uneventful fly he landed et Hokitika acrod'orne at 3.35 p.m., the homeward journey being flown solo.

Lovers of old time dances are given a final reminder that an excellent programme has been arranged by the Returned Soldiers’ Association to be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening. Music will be played by Ces. Williams and His Happiness Boys. The popularity of the older dances cannot be gainsaid and a “bumper” house is anticipated.

Whitebniters 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.

Lines of interest and value opened at Addison’s—Tobralcos, Azlins, cot : ton 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 I[each. Inspection invited.—-Advt.

Coughs and colds are quickly relieved if you use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Soothes from the very first dose. You’ll enjoy i’ts flavour. Sold everywhere. Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d.—Advt.