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Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1933, Page 4

Entries for the Arahura fat stock sale on Monday appear in this issue. •

Oliver and Duff are giving great values at their clearing sale of boots and .shoes. Every line shows a big cuM-Advt. 1

j A, notice, regarding l the estate of the late, William Olderog, appears in this issue .All debts owing must he paid to Air A. R. Eleock .before Ist. February.

A few to clear of black and tan men’s Monarch shoes (black diamond sole) at 15s od. 4 pairs of running sho's. great value at los 6d. 3 pail's men Monarch tan bowling shoes- must 1,, sold at 14s fid, at Oliver and Duff’s clearing sale. —Advt.

“I will convict anyone driving CO miles an hour on any roacl in any ciicumstances, and will held that view until corrected by a higher Court,” said Mr F. H. Levien, S.AI., in the Fapakura Magistrate's Court after two motorists had been convicted of driving at excessive speeds. According to the evidence of traffic inspectors the motorists had) been driving at speeds up to 60 miles an hour, and the licenses of both were suspended.

The Black Diamond hoots and shoes are procurable at the Arch Little Shoe Store. They have pluvolised leather soles, not studded rubber, and are stamped in the soles “Black Diamond.” Take no other. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.—Advt.

The death occurred lari night at the Grey 'Hospital of Air Joseph Edmund Turner, of Preston Road. The deceased, who was a native of Resfton, and was a returned soldier, haj been in ill-health for some years, and had a patient for several months at the hospital. He leave,i a w’fe and young family of five children, while his mother resides at Reefton, also a sister, Mrs A. Eager.

Wonderful value in summer-weight materials voiles and rayons from Is yard. Floral pique voile 2s 6d yard, floral prints from 8d at McKay’s summei sale.—Advt.

“Owing to the very dry weather difficultty was experienced with the earth working circuits of the street alarms, and it was found necessary to soak all round the earth reds with water. This has overcome the difficulty, and strict attention is being paid to obviate a recurrence of the trouble,” stated the report of the deputy-superintendent of the Invercargill Fire Brigade to the board. “Wireless owners have experienced the same trouble,” remarked -ft hoard member,

After a stay of about a month in New Zealand, Afrs Bert Hinkler, wife of the famous airman who is now missing, left Auckland by the Alarama for Sydney, She was by her sister, Alias M. Vivian, and they are on their way to join Air Hinkler’s family in Brisbane. “I have not yet abandoned' hope for my husband,” Airs Hinkler said before her departure. “Naturally, my anxiety is growing daily, but other airmen have been missing for days and have been found.”

The Hokitika Croquet Club's second annual limver and vegetable show takes place on Wednesday next at the Soldiers’ Hall, and will be found to be a very fine display. The fine weather is proving of, advantage and there will be a large number of entries in the several classes. Special interest is being shown in the cut flowers and vegetable sections, where there will be keen competition, and the judge Mr Kendrick of Greymouth will have a difficult task. The decorated table class is another that will attract a large entry and this will be judged by two Greymouth ladies. Entries for all events close on Monday evening, and as the object of the show is a very worthy one, all able to assist are invited to do so, by suplying entries and giving their support, and so help to make Wednesday’s display a record one. Mrs S. J. Preston lion, secretary will be pleased to supply full particulars.

The following are a few of the showroom specials at McKay’s summer sMe :

Children’s hats from 6d each; cotton frocks all 2s lid ; ladies hats 4 s lid and fls lid; ladies' cotton and fuji frocke 3s lid to 9s lid—Advt.

Ladies’ frocks from 2s 6d upwards are among the bargains now offering at Addison’s. Children’s frocks are also greatly reduced.—Advt.

Four sound reasons why you should buy Shqrland’s vinegar. It’s piquant, it’s full-flavoured and it’s brewed i*> New Zealand. You can get it at all scores in bottle or bulk.

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

There’s only one vinegar really od enough t 0 put in your cruet—Snarland’s vineg .r. Pure, piquant, strong. Brewed in New Zealand. Sold in bottle or bulk at ad stores.

Adduoii's are offering further rciluetioiis to dear in ladies’ millinery and frocks.—Advt,

Ail appeal is again made to expupils of the Hokitika, school to hand in their old secondary school t_xt book's for the use of pupils whose parent's may find the purchase of the necessary books an undue hardship.

Special week-end bargains now procurable at McKay’s annual summer sale. Everything "reduced greatly below cost.—Advt.

Pending the arrival of the Rev-. Hamilton to take over the charge of tho Kumara parish, the Rev. H. J. \Y. Knights will be assisted in the work by Canon \\. S. Roan, - a former vicar of Kumara, who will arrive sliorfc-

' Superior values in every department. The prices speak for themselves. See the bargains at Oliver and Duff’s great clearing sale.—Advt.

A special meeting of the Hokitika District High School Committee was hold yesterday afternoon when a recommendation for the appointment of Mi.js EL Ghesterman, as senior assistant mistress, to succeed Miss E. M. Bell, and of Mr F. L. Cassidy, to succeed Mr D. AY. Anderson, as commercial instructor were accepted.

Five men were placed at work this morning on the aerodrome and three voluntary workers, on© with a dray and horse. It is understood twelve men will be put on commencing Monday and with the enthusiasm shown the grounds should soon be In shape for the proposed visit of Sir C, King-ford Suit ill.

The Hokitika District High School C'ommitte e desires to stress the urgency of a full attendance of pupils and intending pupils at the commencement of the first term on AYednesday as the staffing of the School may be supplemented by a high average attendance for the opening week. Th e importance of this matter should not be overlooked by parents, whose attention is drawn to an advertisement appearing in tilif issue relating to the start of the school year.

Real snips at Addison’s. One onljp each dark brown, navy and black silk coats at oOs, ladies’ tailored coats from 12s fid. Ladies' summer weight jumpers from 6s lid. Blazers, coatees and beach pyjamas are also among the bargains offering to-day.—Advt.

“The law dees not forbid the taking of alcoholic liquor by motorists, but any person in charge of a motor-car •who takes liquor runs the risk of being arrested,” said Mr AV.i R. McKean, S.M., in the,Auckland Magistrate’s Court, at the , conclusion of the hearing of a case against a motorist accused of intoxication. Air AlcKean addead that the word “intoxication” elf d! not imply “drunkenness,” hut rather it implied inability on the part of the person concerned to carry out what physical act he intended to do. A motorist could be convicted of intoxication if his judgment in, driving had been impaired by the effects of liquor, even if he was not drunk in the ordinary sense.

A meeting *of the council of the Westland branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association was held last evening when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— President, the Rev. H. J. W, Knights; vice-presidents, Dr. E, Teichelm a.nn and Mr W. .J. Radford ; council, Messrs J. Langford, J. J. Mclntosh, senr., J. J, Mclntosh, jutir., H. M. Coupon, H. Newman, A. Baker and C. H. Guthrie. It- was decided that the Association be asked to permit all subscriptions to be paid through the Ipcal office. Air Langford was appointed the local representative on the Association’s Council, and it wa.s decided that a letter of thanks he sent to the branch’s former representative (Air F. *D. Sargent). Owing to the hot weather we are slaughtering all our frocks at half price for cash. Schroder and Co. —Advt.