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Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1932, Page 4

Areli Little shoe store for Xmas slippers. Useful gilt l 01 ’ presents, (Treat variety to choose from.—Advt. Last week. 10.01 R tons of freight were hawin' through the Ot'ira Tunnel from west to east, against A.Hof) tons for tin' corresponding week last year, and 9, 917 fens in 1930. Schroder and Co., have just opened out a fine selection *of lr.dic.d and childs’ hats, sports coats, scarves, silk gloves, voile and pique frocks. — Advt. Teeth regain natural whitenesc, and sparkle aft?r using T-o-«ent Tooth Paste. Contains iodine. 1s 6d W. K. Williams, chemist. -Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co., notify tlie sale next week of six sfirsfc class draught mares and geldings on behalf of Mr C. Ireland.

•See the black diamond boots and shoes at the Arch Little sho e store. Shoes 22s 6d pair. Boots 25s 9d paß’. Aclvt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and 00. will sell h.V auction in the Mart on Tuesday next at 2 'p.m. a large quantity of furniture.

To-morrow at noon the rights to th© privileges of the "Westland Racing Club and "Westland Trotting-Club, for their summer meetings, will 'be sold by auction at Prince,.s Theatre by Messrs "W. Jeffries and Co. and M. Houston and l 00. respectively.

“The popular theory that diphtheria is duo to defective drainage has long been exploded,” said Dr F. W. W. Dawson, medical officer of health in the South Auckland district. He said diphtheria was always passed on either by an acute case or a “carrier” and the germs were spread by speaking or coughing.

The annual meeting of the Kokatahi Gun Club will be held in the Kokatahi Public Hall on Friday evening, December 16th, at 9 pjn. Business: Annual report and balance sheet; election of officers and general.—Advt.

A child, Bert Netberton Duthie, aged nine years, whose parents live at Nicholson Road, Waihou, had the tops of three fingers of the left hand blown off when playing with a detonator. The child struck the detonator with a hammer, causing an explosion. He was admitted to the Waikato Hospital.

Underwear and beach suits are indispensable for the holiday season, the best selection in town and at prices to suit every pocket. Come early % to get the pick at Schroder’s.—Advt.

The usual weekly euchre tournament at St. Mary’s Club rooms will be held to-morrow (Thursday) night, at 8 o’clock. The prizes are: First, 701 b stigair; second 501 b flour; third ,21b tea; fourth 41b butter. Admission 1/-. —Advt.

Advice has been received by the Greymouth Automobile Association that the Highways Board have given instructions t 0 bridge Peg Leg Creek, on top of the Otira Gorge. This creek, during the past two years, lias given motorists a great deal of trouble. The local Association has given a grant of £25 towards this work, which is another link forged towards the completion of the West to East route.

Sand shoes at the Arch Little shoe store. Fleetfoots, Dunlop, G.P. and other celebrated makes. Prices from 2s 6d pair. Quality i 6 the true test of value.-^-Advt.

Sfjtiefiic/tion was expressed [by tho members of the County Council at last evening’s meeting at the reviving move in connection with 'sawmilling in the district. The meeting last evening dealt with three applications relating to new mills being established at Teremakau, Koiterangi and Wataroa respectively. In connection with the last mentioned, the Waitangi river will require to he bridged to afford the necessary access. The inroadj of the Okarito river threatens the local cemetery on the north; side of the river. The County Chairman (Mr Murdoch) mentioned last night that the council was reluctant to remove the bodies except in case of emergency. Meantime proposals have emanated from Okarito for the protection of the river, and which if carried into effect would he a great help to the harbour. The new cemetery at Okarito lias been opened off Okarito read and is remote from possible damage. To-day Mr Murdoch telegraphed to the Minister of Marine supporting the request of Okarito residents for the protection suggested. Among the proposals for discussion at thfe annual conference of the Victorian Labour Party, to be held at the end of January, is one by the Billposters’ Union that the conference urge the Federal Government that the Prince of AValcs be appointed the next Governor-General of Australia. The union officials state that the Prince was a bona fide trade unionist, as he was and lias been since 1926 a life members of the Billposters’ Union. The secretary of the union, Mr J. Cochrane, said that when elected, the Prince, through his private secretary had thanked the union for having elected him a life member, and every year about this time lie sent a letter to the union conveying the compliments of the season.

The report of the committee of inquiry into alleged cures at the Revival Firo Mission,'which lias been conducted in Auckland by Mr A. 1). Dallimore, has been released. The inquiry was conducted by representatives of the Churches and the medical profession, and the report states: —“In presenting this report on certain cases of alleged healing by faith, the committee feels itself bound at the outset to express its regret that tho missioner lias taken up and maintained the attitude of absolute refusal to co-oper-ate in any way with the committee in the endeavour to elucidate the facts, hi spite of the startling claims made in 1 respect of miraculous cures effected by the Revival Fire Mission, it , our duty to report that neither Mr Dallimore nor any of his paients has come forward to substantiate the testimonies either quoted from his book, ‘Healing by Faith,’ or those proclaimed from tho public platform.”

Acceptances for the first day of the Hokitika races close at 8.59 o’clock on Friday night.

Nominations for ail events for the Westland Trotting Club’s meeting*on J anuary 4th. close to-night at 9 o’clock with Mr M. H. Houston, Hon. Sec.

The newest and most exclusive ladies footwear showing at the Arch Little shoe store. All designs exclusive to ourselves and prices are the lowest.— Advt.

The much discussed Petersen road was brought to a head last night, wnen the County Council accept.d a tender of £4OO for the work involved. There were ten tenders giving a wide range of prices- The 'successful tenderers are local residents who had a section of the road previously constructed.

Pure, piquant, full-flavoured—Shar-lanu's is one recognised leaner among vinegars. For salads, pickles, sauces or lor the table always stipulate Sharland’s vinegar. In bottle or bulk. All stores.—Advt.