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Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1932, Page 4

Four good prizes at the R.S.A. euchre in the Soldiers’ Hall Tuesday night. •

A mushroom measuring 8 inches at the widest part, and weighing 1U ounces, was found near Gladstone on Saturday. ,

In Art Union No 1$ there were eight prizes drawn by ticket holders cn the West Coast' including the first prize of £2OOO. ' ■

Two hams ofr' ladies 'and /wo for gents are tile prizes for competiton at the euchre in the Soldi ir"’ Hall on Tuesday night.

An Auckland message on Saturday stated that first grade Pukekbhe- new potatoes, are quoted at £lO 15s a ton, fee' on rail. The high prices have collapsed, values having declined owing to an earlier increase in supplies . than was expected.

Grand ’Xmas Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, Tuesday, November Bth., at 8 o’clock. Ist. prize, ladies, ’Xmas ham, 2nd. prize, ladies, ’Xmas ham; Ist. prize, gents,- ’Xmas ham, 2nd. ~>rize, gents, ’Xmas ham. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The Salvation Army Silver Band 'of Greymouth, paid a visit to Hokitika yesterday arriving before 11 o’clock and playcjd a varied programme during the day, attending a /.service in ' the morning, visiting tho Westland Hospital and Cass Square in the afternoon and playing a programme and attending a service at the Town • Hall in the evening. " . ./ !' :

The ladies' committee arranging for -the Fire Brigade ball on Friday evening met on Saturday afternoon and reported very gratifying offers for the supper, of a ~ generous Further donations ,of eatables will be welcomed and it is requested that these be left at the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday afternoon, front, 2 o’clock onwards. •

Woodstock celebrates the anniversary cf the opening of the hall there on Wednesday evening when a grand ball will be held, music provided by the Black Hand Orchestra, -and patrons will have many novelties unfolded for tforir amusement. On the next evem .g a juvenile fancy d’-ess ball will be. add with: prizes for the' best costumes, and general arrangements have been made to ensure the enjoyment of th juvenilis especially.

Make your home tasteful and give it 'just the touch of individuality whatever your needs in furnishings we can supply them. Linos and Congoleum in the latest designs to tone with rugs, tapestries, shadow, tissues, curtain’nets, and bedspreads.' Call to-day and inspect these whilo stocks are com-plete'.—-Addison’s.—Advt..

Mr C. J. McKenzie Assistant-En-gineer-in-Chief, of the Public Works Department, has been appointed to succeed Mr F. W.... Furkert, retiring Under-Secretary and Engineer-in-Cliief. Mr* McKenzie’s position will be that of Under-Secretary for Public Works. In addition, he will, in the meantime, carry O Ut the duties of Engineer-in-Chief. It is understood that this appointment has been made in accordance with the recommendation of the National Expenditure Commission that future heads should he chosen on account 0 f their administrative ability as disinct from their professional capacity.' .. :* T 1•• ' -V 'I

At an inquest' held at Greymoutb on Saturday, Coroner Meldrum returned the following verdict: “That the deceased William Partington, came ; to his death at Rewanui Mine on November 4, 1982, from shock following the fracture cf his spire and other injuries caused by a runaway truck 1 crushing him against the rib of coal at the foot, of the jig.” Ho said he did ' not think that, on the evidence he Vliould add a rider. There had apparently been seme question as to the length of the safety chain, but that was a matter that should be abended to by those jn charge. He di i not think that any special blame ’(vasi attachable to anyone.

Public preference has proved the effectiveness’' of Tonking’s Linsefed Emulsion for remedying coughs and ookls and all such kindred ailments. Try it your self next time. Extremely pleasant to take. Sold everywhere. Is • Gd, 2s Gd, and 4s 6d —Advt.

Greying or faded hair positively restored to original shade by applying Rachel Tonic. Not a dye. 8s 6d W. E. Williams, cheirfist,—Advt.

Hams for ’Xmas are the prizes offered for competiton at the It.S.A. euchre on Tuesday night.

Mr A. M. Rudge, optician of Greymoutli will be in attendance at Mr Coulson’s rooms on Friday next.

Several West Coast Miners Prospecting Associations will benefit from the proceeds of “My Lucky Day” Art union, closing on Saturday.

All messages ’ and parcels for Keenan’s Rimu bus are requested to, be* left at Armstrong’s grocery sfore, Revell Street; phone l74m.—Advt. , Tii l a comic operil j “Merrie England” , wilr. yhe repeated ’in the Princess Theatre to-morrow evening by the ilojcitika., Operatic' - Society, the pronq ds being in. aid 1 of the funds of the H xitika Fire Brigade.

Tennents’ advise that their registered optician, Mr John Mann, will be in attendance: at their Hokitika branch cn Thursday next, dnd may be consulted on all your eye troubles. Make your appointment now.—Advt.

Guy Fawkes day was celebrated on Saturday by juveniles, a number of whom were to be seen in the streets al\ day drssed in old clothes and masks, but there was a marked decrease in the amount of fireworks used at night ,

The funeral of the late Mr Edward Steelo of Goldsborough took place to Hokitika cemetery on Friday afternoon and was followed by a large number of friends. The Rev C. H. Mountfert of. Kumara conducted the services at the Anglioan .Church and the graveside, tho Masonic service being read at the graveside byP.M/s Bros. R. Lynn and W. E. Richards.

An unusual incident occurred during a service at St. Stephen’s Church, Tim’ afafe. Smoke . was ■ seen issuing from the pocket of a member of the vestry, and on his attention being drawn, to it he withdrew his handkerchief, which had caught alight. A cigarette, Which had. been only partially extinguished was the cause of che smoke. The incident was not noticed by the majority of the congregation.

The death occurred on Friday morning 'at, Murchison, of Alicia (Alie) White, aged 48. She is survived by her husband, 'Ernest White, one son Robert, and five daughters, Margaret, Jessie, Aida, Gertrude, and Doris. She is ah survived by two brothers, W. R. Hunter, Cobden, and James Hunter, of Rapahoe, and five sisters, Mesdames A. B. Spiers, Kumara, Bindley, Cowan, McNee, of Christchurch, and Harcourt, of Hokitika., ’ , J • . ’ ' . . *

A destructive fire broke out' in Blackball last night, about midnight, destroying completely Mrs Gerfaghty’s boardinghouse in the main street, and the drapery shop of Mr Howarth adjacent to it, Nothing was saved. It is .reported that tjie fire started in the drapery portion of the structure. There were four hoarders living ip the back, pcfrtion of the boarding house, the proprietress of/ which, Mrs Gerraghty, was-'absent, she having left last Thursday on a visit to friends, in Wellington. A bucket brigade by strenuous work' saved Dumpleton’-s private house nearby. Only for thfe willing work of those with the buckets, the whole block would have been destroyed. The lack of water supply was severely felt. It is stated that there is no insurance on the boardinghouse, and it is not , known if there is any on the drapery ( establishment. The fire lasted about an hour, and made a big blaze.

As the result of a sensational incident which occurred' at the Waiuta Police Station' on Friday high, Constable Neary is now .an inmate of the.' Grey River Hospital,. suffering from i badly fractured right leg. A man had been arrested on a charge of drunkenness,' three. or four hours previously, and'Constable Neary went to the cell at 9 p.m. to take him some requirements for the night. When the constable opened the door, the prisoner rushed at him apparently with the intention of c v e powering the constable;' and affecting his escape. A determined struggle developed, until Constable Neary fell heavily, and injured his right leg. While they were still in grips, he told the prisoner that he was hurt. Apparently realising the seriousness of his actiorj, the man relinquished his hold, and went to secure assistance for his opponent. Constable Neary was taken to the Reefton Hospital,. hut as further examination was deemed advisable, he was brought to Greymouth by train, on Saturday and admitted to the Grey River Hospital, where an X-ray examination showed his right leg to be badly broken .

Whatever ' its. use—for salads, pickles, sauces or for the 'tablelryour best buy is Sharland’s vinegar It’s ext namely popular. Pure, piqu ant, strong. In bottle or bulk. Allstores.

Grey hair must be re-vitalised at roots to restore natural colour. Rachel Tonic does this. Not a dye. 3s 6d W. E.' Williams, chemist.—-Advt.

Four sound reasons why you should buy Sharland’s vinegar—lt’s pure, it’s piquant, it’s full-flavoured, and it’s brewed in New Zealand 1 You can get it at all stores in, b< .tie or bulk. —Advt.

(Hair grey at roots? Eliminate streaky appearance by using Rachel Hah- Tonic. Not a dye. 3 S 6d bottle W.> EL Williams, chemist, —Advt. I v