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Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1933, Page 4

Sergeant J. Mclntyre of Takomnru Bay, has been appointed to take charge of the Westport Police Station. Several selections wert> flayed by the Municipal Band on f'asst Square last evening. The cool conditions following the heat of the day were responsible far enticing r. large number of residents out of doors, and the large attendance at the square, and in its vicinity appreciated tho musical programme.

At F. A. Thompson’s, nil infant’s gar mentis are at Ivt.f price.-—Advt.

Mr J. Shivas notifies Kokatahi residents that he will make no delivery of goods on Tuesday, but will deliver as usual next Saturday.—Aclvt.

A meeting of members and subscribers of Hokitika Prospecting Association will be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

At F. A, Thompson’s great clearing out all ladies’ frocks are at half price.—Advt.

The death occurred at' Waip.ukarau last week of Mrs Jessie Lewis," widow of Mr Charles Lewis, Mem tier of the House of Representatives four Courtenay from 1896 to 1898, and for Christchurch in succession to the Hon W. Pomber Reeves.

The finest stock of millinery will be offered for the next few days at half price at Schroder and Co.’s Cash only —Advt.

The following is the return of coal exported through the port of Greymouth during the four weeks ending January 7, 1833 —State Mines 3395 tons, Blackball 1681 tons, Rapahoe 170 tons, Paparoa 607 tons, Castle Point 148 tons, Wallsend 1175 tons, Dobson 2216 tons, other mines 1881 tons; total 11,273 tons.

At F. A. Thompson’s great bargain; are offering. All dress materials are at 'half price.—Advt.

The Fairburn, an oil driven vessel, arrived yesterday morning to load timber for Wellington. Owing to some defect in the winch there was a delay in starting loading operations this morning. The loading will be completed this evening and the vessel sails for Wellington ap 10 O’clock tomorrow morning.

Messrs Turner and Co. (notify a further auction gale of fruit at their shop on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Constable Best, of Matainui reported yesterday that a seven-year-old child a native, Richard Poipoi, the adopted son o'f Richard Cummings Trev'athan, n farmer of Bruce Bay, find died suddenly at 11 o’clock on Saturday night. In cnild appeared in its usual health •u the morning but was taken ill in the afternoon and died as stated presumably from an attack of sunstroke.

The perfect weather experienced for the week-end drew a very large crowd to the seashore, where surf bathing was indulged in all day long. Lake Kanieri also attracted a large number the water being delightful for shimming. The day was exceedingly hot, but after sundown the atmosphere cooled down considerably and the night was very pleasant, a clear moon adding to the beauty of the night.

Considerable Interest was aroused among visitors to Stewart Island last week bv the report that there was a school of blackfish ashore at Chew Tobacco Ba*y, seven miles-south of Halfmoon Bay. Mr J. W. Thomson, master of the Pegasus, discovered them while cruising in tile vicinity, and on investigation found that there were 111 fish stranded on the beach. The blackfish is a member of the whale family, but rarely grows beyond 23 feet in length.

A party of three fishermen who went- shark fishing in the shallow water near Quail Island landed five within half an hour. The biggest was eight feet six inches long, and they attracted much attention when 'exhibited on the whafrf at Lyttelton. Sharks are common in the shallow water in the vicinity of Charteris Bay at this season of the year, where they bask in the sun. Fishermen who saw the catch stated that the sharks are of a harmless species, with small mouths and teeth, and quite unlikely to attack bathers.

A motorist going north from Auckland stopped at a wayside store to buy a few gallons of petrol. He left the car for a few minutes, and when lie cam'e "back tlio -storekeeper said the tank would only hold half a gallan —what would he do with the rest? The unscrewed the cap of the tank and found it nearly empty. On investigating he found that the storekeeper had poured the benzine into the oil tank, which on the particular car is filled 1 from the top of the engine. It took an hour to drain the tank.

Pickles, sauces, salads will all taste better if you use Sharland’s vinegar. This pure, full-flavoured condiment is a recognised quality New Zealand product In bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt. At the aauress below, skilled and fashionnhle b lirdressing fo a speciality. The morn, up-to-date equipment foi iair waving, shampooing, and other tt’eatments has be.-n installed, and you” most exacting requirements have ,een catered for. Miss Zilla Stephens lovoll Street. —Advt. Don’t ask for vinegar—stipulate Sharland’s vinegar and get the best at no extra cost. Brewed in New Zealand. Pure, piquant and full-flav-oured. Sold in bottle or bulk at all stores.—Advt. “Beauty that comes from health has a gentle quality.” Pimples and coarse skin o»’o caused by ir ligestion. To restore the skin to it:, original fresh beauty take a-AN Mixture three times daily. W. 111, Williams, Chemist —Advt.

At F. A. Revel] Street nil millinery is aL half price.—Advt.

The Gael leaves Wellington tomorrow for Hokitika. On arrival here she loads for Mapna and Wellington.

At F. A. Thompson’s, all locknit underwear is at half ..price. -AAdyt.

Owing to the hot weather we are slaughtering all our frocks at half price for cash. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

A dance in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Cricket Chib will [>.3 held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night. Music will lie provided by the Black Hand Orchestra (seven instruments), and a tip-top evening is assured, lee creams and soft drinks will he procurable.

At F. A. Thompson’s all children’s dresses and hat, 3 are b e ing sold at hall price.—Advt.

A fire amongst the driftwood on the south sid e of the river at its mouth, behind th e wall, on Saturday, made a big blaze. It spread D abandoned wreck 10f the 2'.ngar,a and burnt it out. nothing being left but a mass °f ir°n bars of the frame work standing up. 'Thousands of loads of drift -wood which lay jn great piles on th e beach were also destroyed. No damage was done to the south protective walls, which were in some danger at one time.