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Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1932, Page 4

Messrs Griffiin and Smith Ltd. notify particulars of the New Record portable range in this issue.

Mr James .Niven, for the past ten years assistant master at the Hokitika District iligu School, has tendered hi® resignation to tile Board, to take effect from the end of the year.

The weather which yesterday morning had changed to light rain became worse as the afternoon wore on, a heavy northerly blow setting in accompanied by heavy rain which continued through the night, the conditions . being very boisterous.

The Ross Tennis Club ball in the Totara Hall, takes place on Friday evening and patinas are assured a capital evening. Music by the Ross Orchestra will assure every satisfaction, while a sit down supper and novelties dances will be added attractions.

Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence on Saturday when the funeral of the Hate Brian Toqhey, infant son of Mr and Mrs J. Toohey, took place at the Hokitika Cemetery. The ’pal'l bearers wer, e Bert McMullan, E. Creagh, Ted Toohey, Tom Tveown,George Groufsky, and Jack Pickering.

Mr Ivan Perrin, the celebrated pianist who has been starring in Romanos’ Cabaret, Sydney, also the Civic, Auckland, and Ritz, /Wellington, is in Hokitika on a visit to Mr A.. H. Lawn, By special)' request a recital and dance will he held this evening in the All Saints’ Hall when a treat is in store for lovem of music and dane* ing. Assistance will also bo given by local musicians. Admission; Gents 1/6, ladies 1/-.—Advt,

A protest against delay in the build ing of the Kokatahi School was made in the House last night -by Mr J. O’Brien. He said that the present school was insanitary, and the children had to contend with trying conditions. The playground was too small, and the School Committee had another site, but they were unable to proceed because of a lack of funds. Mi' Coates replied that the vote for all school buildings this year, was being limited to £IOO,OOO, but he would be glad to look into necessitous cases.

A member of the staff of the Marlborough Engineering Works, Mr F. E. Ford, had a startling experience when a presumably ■ empty petrol tank off a motor ear exploded while he was effecting a repair with an oxy-acetone welding torch. When the tank was received into the workshop, the client stated, in reply to an inquiry, that it.wa s free of petrol and fumes, water having been run through it for a couple of hours. Notwithstanding this precaution, however, some inflammable vapour apparently remained, and it ignited as soon as the fierce heat of the oxy-acetylene torch was brought to bear. Mr Ford received a heavy blow on the forehead, hut on the whole was a very lucky man to be at work next day. The end was blown out of the tank, but fortunately no other damage resulted.

The death took place at Westland Hospital last evening, after a long illness, of Mr John Leonard Hughes of Hampden Street. The deceased was a native of Hobart, and 50 years of* age, and had been a resident of Hokitika for most of that period. In sporting circles, “Len” Hughes was a well known figura for many years. He was « popular member of the Hokitika Football Club and in the early years of the century was a capable and successful' full-back for the local team and much of its success in those years was due to his capability and resource. Later he assisted the Club a,s coach. He was a very popular figure and his death will he regretted by a wide circle of friends. Deceased leaves a widow, on© daughter (Mar■garet) and two sons (Leonard and William) to 100111*0 their loss. The two sons are popular members of the Excelsior Football Club and both have gained representative West Coast honours during the last two seasons. There will be general sympathy extended to the bereaved relatives in their hour of trouble.

Are your teeth coated with film? Clean them with I-o-dent Tooth Paste, which removes film and whitens teeth. Is 6d W. E. Williams, chemist. —Advt.

To those about looking for value in square* carpets, runners, hearth rugs, doormats, and curtains, will do 'well to pay Cchroder and C°. a visit. Special induce men', will be given to large purchasers. Values c*>nnot be beaten.—Advt.

Baby’s delicate lungs need continuous protection against roughs and colds and t' e more dangerous ailment? that devel p from them, five baby Tonking's Linseed Emulsion -it’s perfectly safe and builds up the system ag. inst such complaints. Sold everywhere. It 6d, 2 S 6d and 4s 6d —Advt.

Who’d dream she was 50? , Rachel Hair Tonic restored her grey hair to lovely colour of youth. 3g 6d bottle W. TC. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. are now showing a fine selection of frocks at very fine cut prices, ranging from 12s 6d to 57,s 6d; an early call is essential. — Advt.

Ensure successful p'ekles and sauces this season by u.uinf New Zealand’s best vinegar—Shari'-.id’s. Pure, piquant, ful -flavoured. Sold in boflfc? or bulk at all stores.—Advt.

Lift, col !u- and beauty 11s, youi hair after using Rachel Hair Tonic. Revitalises roc 3. 3s A d W. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.