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Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1933, Page 4

Consumers of gas are reminded that accounts for January must be paid before 4 p.n), to-morrow.

■Real gn:ps } eight only ; remnants of linoleum now offering at Addison’s.— wdvt..

Messrs McKay and Son notify that all overdue accounts not settled by February 28 will be sued for without further notice. —Advt.

Wonderful clearance of mackintoshes and rain coats are now obtainable at Schroder and Co.’s great clearing sale; do ;uot miss this chance, all goods are reduced in most ca-.es to cost and below cost price.—Advt.

To meet the’times. For 8s 6d you can have your suit cleaned and pressed at the Uniform Dye Works, 3 -Werita Street, Greymouth. Receiving depot, for Hokitika, Turner and Co., Weia Street.—x Advt.

Two prizes by well wishers have been donated to St. .Mary’s Flower Show to be held next Wednesday in the 'Soldiers’ Hall—A silver cup to be won outright for colllection of flowers, six' vases of annuls and box of assorted essences for the best sponge sandwich.

A grant of £l5O, £ for £, has been made by the Public Works Department for the restoration of Malfroy’s bridge seriously damaged the recent flood. The work is, being put in hand this Week, and will be carried out by the Public Works bridge stuff under Foreman Roberts.

Have you secured a “Xu-way” hemstitcher yet ? Xo one who has a sewing machine should be without one of these clever little devices, which cost only 2s 6d. It is .possible to do all your own hemstitching, picoting etc., at home; and it fits any machine. It is easy to adjust and simple to use. Obtainable from Schroder and Co., local agents.-—Advt.

Last Wednesday the Humphreys School held its annual picnic in the grounds of the local school, nearly one hundred being present. The day was perfect and was responsible for such a large assemblage of people. The huge ornamental plane trees lent shade* to those seeking shelter from the warm sun. Mr Robert Bradley the energetic secretary together with his bevy ol willing committee-men worked hard to bring everything to a. successful issue. A sports programme consisted of novelty, three legged, sack and flat races |or young and old was carried out. Good prizes in money and kind ana something for each littlo tot was given. Supplies of' ice creams fresh fruit of various kinds, soft drinks, and lolly scrambles, were .amongst the delicacies distributed, whilst Miss Jacobs discoursed delightful music on the school . piano. Altogether the picnic for 1933 was voted one of the best held in the district for many & long day.

Application has been made to the Minister of Internal Affairs and the New Zealand Trotting Conference by the Groymoutli Trotting Club for a permit to hold a special two-day meeting at Greymouth later in the season. It is understood that the Nelson Trotting Club is considering abandoning its meeting this year. It had been suggested that the Nelson Trotting Club meeting should be hold in Greymouth, but previously this course had proved unsuccessful financially to both the Nelson and Greymouth Clubs. If the Grey Club’s request is acceded to. t'he meeting will probably be held in ■June. The matter of dates, class of events and stakes will be decided upon as scon as approval is given to the application.

Real snips at Addison’s. One only each dark brown, navy and black silk c-oatis at -50 s, ladies’ tailored coats from 12s 6d. Ladies' summer weight jumpers from 6s lid. Blazers, coatees n:id hoach pyjamas are- also among tbo bargains offering to-day.—Advt.

For young or old. for delicate or healthy people, Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion is a pure, safe remedy for coughs, colds and all such kindred ail meats. Builds up the sytem. Sold everywhere, Is fid, 2s fid and 4s fid. Advt.

Owing to the inclement weather, entries' for St. Mary’s Summer Flower Show will be taken up to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

The funeral of the late Mr John Rao: took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends. The Rev. J. \V. Hayward conducted the service at the graveside.

The Rev. J. W. Hayward arrived from Christchurch on Saturday evening to take charge of St Andrew’s Church services, tlie Rev. Naylor be-

ing on sick leave for a term

Special offer until February 28tli. Situs cleaned for 8s 6d, costumes and overcoats dyed 12 1 6d by Taylor’s, the expert dyers, and dry Frenc.i cleanois. Leave all oa reels at Patemo.i’s”, the local aigents, opposite the National Bank. Satisfaction guaranteed.

The lilac:kwater 'Prospecting Associa- j tieu is undoubtedly a very active body, i ■and if gold mining does not advance in that district it will not be on account of lack of effort by this re-organised Association. This week three men arc to bo sent out prospecting between Black water and the Big ( River, and are to remain out- for the next six months. It is recalled that the Blackwater (Waiuta) mine, which is to-day a highly payable one, was found by members of a prospecting party so that exploration for the line ofi reef is not without warranty. The leader of the party is Mr T. W. Banuan, of Blackwater, and the other two members are Messrs G. J. Mclnroe anct M. Fisher.

A meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in St. Andrew’s Hall last week, when the vice-president, (Mrs Parkhill) occupied the chair. The resignation of Mrs Wilson, as. president of the Institute was accepted with regret. Correspondence was received from the Jubilee Institute for the blind thanking members for their assistance in disposing of close on £3O worth 0 f goods a t tlie recent sale. It was decided that a combined picnic of all the neighbouring Institutes be held in the race course on February 23rd. A demonstration in tatting was given by Mrs Thompson and Mi’s -Cox. A lecture by Miss Anderson on the “Ideals of Nursing” was much appreciated. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdrmes Menzies, Perry, Paterson, and Ranger.

The occupants of an aeroplane which arrived at the Wnipa Racing Club’s course at. Te Awnmutu one afternoon last week experienced something more than tlie thrill of landing. When the De Sou ter monoplane came to rest, a Jersey bull took exception to the landing. The pilot and his passenger had just dismounted when they saw the bull coming toward them, obviously intent upon alt encounter. They hastily re-eiiered Hit! machine and taxied to the fair eitd of the field. The bull followed them, and the best way to avoid ail encounter that might easily have caused serious damage to men and machine appeared to be immediate flight. The aeroplane was soon soaring overhead, and the bull having put bis intruder literally to flight, returned satisfied to his pasture.