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Hokitika Guardian, 7 October 1932, Page 4

The "pioliitika Lawn Tennis 'Club opens the season on Saturday afterJnoon, a cordial invitation being extended to members of others clubs. All accounts owing in the estate of the late Axr J. J. Breeze, bootmaker, are requested to- be made 'forthwith or arrangements made, otherwise they will be sued for. Ladies fine woollen jumpers in the wanted shades so essential for spring wear can be procured at Addisons from 7s 3d upwards.—Advt. This week-end specials at Schroder and Co. will be 10 per cent, discount on all the hats. Special cuts on voiles, 1/- per yard. Just the thing for a nice cool frock. The latest in summer wools. —Advt. 'The first match of the season was played at the Greymouth Bowling Club’s green, following the-, official opening yesterday afternoon. The Hokitika Club was among those represented. Thirty-eight players took part in the annual President’s versus Vice-President’s match the reou'-t being a win for the President’s side, by 96 points to 90. ' ' ‘ Tli era is increasing support for the belief that birds receive some warning of pending earthquakes. Various reports have beeni received of the cries of biids, notably pheasants, preceding some of the minor quakes experienced during the last'. week or two, states an exchange. There are a large number of pheasants on Hospital Hill, Gisborne, which is a sanctuary, and residents in that locaity report that the birds were very noisy immediately j before the sharp shock which was experienced recently, while wekas iare also reported to have shown unusual I activity. At the meeting of the Westland A. and P. Association on Wednesday, it was resolved to forward the following telegram to the Hon. Minister Internal Affairs, Wellington:—“Westland Agricuiltural and Pastoral Association representing farming community of Westland view with indignation apd alarm, and strongly object to removal of Stamps and Deeds Office, Hokitika, thereby causing considerable inconvenience land cost to large number using the office for many years. Respectfully suggest saving to Department merely hypothetical considering costly buildings already es- i tablished for purpose.—Parry, President,” The death occurred on Saturday of Mrs George Britt, senior at the advanced age of' 94 years, thus removing one of the pioneer settlers of Nelson (says the “Mail”). Born in Alloa, S'cotand, Mrs Britt when- fi girl went to Melbourne. Remaining about ten years in Melbourne, she crossed to Hokitika, and during several years on the West Coast was a resident of Greymouth, Charleston and Westport. In about the year 183 d Mrs Britt went to Nelson where she was married and settled in Washington Valley. Of the family of four daughters and one son, three daughters and the son survive her; Mrs J. Humphries (Palmerston North), Mrs J, Siemonek (Masterton), Mrs P, F. Burn. (Nelson) and Mr Geo, Britt (Nelson). Strong comment upon a suggestion in the report of the National Expenditure Commission that Ministers should have more than one private secretary was made by the ex-Minister for Railways, W. A. Veitcli, in the House, who said it appeared that the Commission was making a “dig” at Mr Coates wh’q was stated to- have four secretaries. However, he believed the greatest possible danger to Parliamentary institutions would arise if Ministers were reduced to 1V state of inefficiency through having to attend to a host of minor details of administrative work. “My judgment as one who lias a great respect for the efficiency ot the Public Service is that there is no section of the service so efficient as the private ' secretaries attached to ’Ministers,” said Mr Veitcli. “I would increase ther staining and their salaries in face of any conditions that exist. They would have their responsibilities increased and put ou a higher level than they stand to-day” He also considered that Ministers holding major portfolios should have Parliamentary under-secretailes to assist J hem in their administration, This emetine wa;s adopted else where, and ho suggested there should ho undersecretaries for Lands, Public Works, 1 inline, and Education. i Whitebailers please note, Paterson’s have opened further supplies of the 80jn. whitebait net at Is 9d yard and the heavy double mesh at 2s 3d, don’t be disappointed this time.—Advt,

Messrs M. Houston and Co. notify entnes for tlicir stock sale at Kolcatalii yards on October 19th. Tenders for the purchase of an aged draught bay gelding are invited by the Public Works Department, Grey mouth. The Ross Football Club ball is taking place to-night when a large attendance is looked for. The Ross Orchestra will supply the music. Last night amending regulations under the Fisheries Act,' 1903, governing whitebait fishing, were gazetted. —Press Association. A..?., showing the forward season for dairying, the \Vestland Dairy manu factored three tons more butter last month’than The' ; output of September of last year. Under the Summer Time Act, 1929, summer time wiU commence at 2 a.m. next Sunday, October 9th, and will end at 2 a.m. on March 19th, 1933, according to a gazette notice last night. The Methodist Church service at Humphreys will be held in the school room at 2 p.m. (daylight saving) next Sunday, 'October 9th. Rev. C. 0. Hailwood being the preacher. Fees collected at the Greymouth Municipal Abattoirs last month totalled £lO9 19s. The following stock was examined during the month: Cows 13, bullocks 143, sheep 084, lambs 18, pigs 39, calveg 5, The Anglican service at Kokatahi on Sunday n<Sxt will be Evensong at 2 p.m. Churchgoers are reminded that daylight saving commences on Sunday, and that forgetful hearers will, find themselves half an hour late for church. Appearing on remand at the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, William George Muir was charged before Mr A. Naylor, J.P., with the attempted murder at Ross, on September 8, of Athol Crowe Potter. Accused wap further remanded to appear at Greymouth on October 13, on the application of, Detective Sergeant T. E. Holmes, who stated that another remand would then be asked for, as the hearing would take place at Hokitika. Week-end bargains.,—Voile frocks 15/6, Petite coatees 17/6, Hop Sack skirts, Hopsack and Afgalaine for making sports coats, and skirts. All marked for quick sale. Save money by buying cheaply at Schroder’s Week-end Bar-j gains. Phone 121 S. —Advt. The Supreme Flying Club held its fourth race for the Andrews Cup from Harihari last Sunday. The weather conditions were unfavourable and prevented the birds from making good time. The results are as follows—' G. Kerr’s “Come back Jill” 1, J. Lawn’s “Moffat”' 2, J. McDougal’s “Aerial” 3. Also started, Lucky Bird Lofts, Nevada. Lofts, J. Breeze, H, Andrews, W, Pwan, Commissioner Cunningham, leader of the Salvation Army forces in Now Zealand, will arrive in Hokitika this evening, The Commissioner has seen service in many lands in South Africa, Holland, Dutch East Indies, and the British Isles. He is a fluent speaker and his address on ‘‘Six Trophies of Grace” will be interesting. Mr J._ Murdoch, Chairman of the County Council, will occupy the chair. / All ladies willing to assist with the supper arrangements for the forthcoming Rugby Union’s “Victory Ball” on Wednesday Oct 18th, tendered to the Soddon Shield holders are invited to attend a meeting at Mrs A. H. Lawn’s residence Revell St at 7.30 p.m. next Monday evening.—Advt. Tho Benefit Ball set down for Wednesday the 12th. inst in Toker’s Hall, Arahura, has, owing to other .attractions, been postponed 1 until Friday the 14th. inst. Supporters of this worthy cause kindly note the alteration. The ladies of the district are sparing no efforts in preparing the supper arrangements, while the floor will have special attention and the music will be .in the capable hands of the Bachelor Orchestra. O ened to-day at Addisons, mens and boys sports blazers. Latest in mens] spends trousers, cream trousers and cream pullovers,—Advt. “Beauty that comes from health has a gentle quality.” Pimples and coarse skin are caused by indigestion. To restore the skin to, its original fresh beauty take X»AN Mixture three times daily. W. E. Williams. Chemist,—Advt. Your hair need not go grey! Rachel .Hair Tonic restores original colour. 3s 6d bott’e from W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advit.