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Hokitika Guardian, 22 September 1932, Page 4

If you are a wise motorist you would be well advised to sc© wlrat the Western tSpray ■ 00. have to say about the care a.nd life of your ear, ou.tue front page of this issue.—Advt.

The usual weekly euchre tournament at St. Mary’s Club room will- be he'd this (Thursday) night, at 8 o’clock. The prizes are: First, 701 b sugar; second sG'.b flour ; (third 2lb tea; fourth 41b butter. Admission 'is.—Advt.

“I feel quite at home here,” remarked the Hon. It. Masters at a commercial travellers’ smoke concert in Wellington. “Officially, as you know, I am associated with commerce by reason of the tact that lam Minister for industries and commerce. I have also been a short time ‘on the road.’ To-day I am interested; in a ‘warehouse,’ and I was going to say I was a business man. However, when I hear of and read the criticism levelled at me sometimes, I come 'to the conclusion I am merely a. man in business, not a business man.” (Laughter.)

v A piece of Maltese lace 'made from New- Zealand flax at Toko 33 years ago, is exhibited in Stratford. The lace is in an excellent state of preservation, and is a masterpiece of skilled workmanship. The flax, was stripped with a pocket knife by Mr Harry Derby, now of New Plymouth receiving no special treatment, and the lace was made by his mother at the Toko sawmill, Mrs Derby, sen., was an experienced lace maker, and used to receive 6d a day in the Old Country in this trade, She left three very fine collarettes made from flax, having' refused at one 'time a?i offer of £4O fqr ope in England.

The death qccurred suddenly yesterday morning fit Hanfgrly Street, Runanga, of Mr Henry August Wick, aged 59 years. The deceased was a native of Brunner, where he resided for a number of years, and for the past twenty-three years he had lived at Runanga. He worked as an engine' driver at the State, and co-operative mines in the Runangfi district, but, owing to ill-liealth, had been unable to work for the past two years. He was a member of the Brunner Lodge of Druids. He is survived by liis wife and two daughters, Mrs J. Smith (Cobden), and Miss Annie V»';ok (DobsonY, two brothers, John (Dobson), and William (Runanga), and a half-sister, Mrs C.' Holloway (Nelson).

Rumania owed a merchant oi Bucharest a sum, of 50,000 lei, about £65 in English money, for a long time Recently he was 'advised that the State was in a position to pay, so he travelled 300 miles to receive the amount. The larger part was given in notes, hut 11,000 lei was paid in one and two lei nickel coins. Glad to receive the debt in any form, he put the money into two sacks, which he took with him into the railway carriage on his l-e'fcurn journey to Bucharest. The conductor noticing the bulky packages insisted that they should be put into the luggage The passenger explained that it was money, and was too precious to be left unguarded, hut the conductor insisted Qn the regulations bejng carried out, The money was weighed, found to scale eighty-five pounds, and the owner had to pay about ten shillings for excess luggage charges,

Spring cleaning usually means something new in furnishings. Addison’s can show you the latest in linoh am, coagolium, hearthrugs, carpet runner, curtain nets, tapestry, shadow tissue, cts. Call and inspect our range. Al. 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 Coughs, Colds, Influent WOODS’ GREAT PEPPFRMINT CURE r _o make room for new £tock 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 dot 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.

Grey hairs showing? Time to use Rachel Hair Tonic. Absolutely harmless. Not a dye. 3s 6d bottle 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 Cherimal, the double sx‘. jngth Cough Balsam. It reaches the tickle and soon chases away your coughs and colds. Don't hesitate. Get your bottle now —Advt.

No more grey hair! Banished for ever with Rachel Hair Tonic, which re-vitaliees mots. 3s 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

New Zealand’s best vinegar—Sharland’s Vinegar. Pure, piquant, strong. Accept no other. In bottle or bulk. All tftoi'os. —Advt.

P.achel Hair Tome restores natural colour right from the hair roots. Not a dye. 3a 6d bottle W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.