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Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1933, Page 4

Allfred Blenkiron, a minor, employed at tile Westport-,Stockton mine, was killed by a fall of reef, at nine o’clock on Tuesday night.

lor one week only at 1 Addison's genuine half price sale of this season’s millinery. Bee window display. —Advt.

The Methodist service will be held at Bets and Manana on Sunday next, March sth., at 11 a.m. and 2.30 pt.m. rcMpective/y. itev\. (C. O. Hailwood wiu be the preacher.

The new number plates for motor vehicles this year will- have white"! numerals on a dark chocolate background, with a star between the hun*’ ureds and thousands. There will be no initial letter on the plates. The re-registration of motor vehicles ends on May hi, and on June 1 the new plates must be affixed. Plates will be obtainable from May 1.

It is up to you to make you purchases now. at Schroder and Co., whilst the low prices are ruling, as all new goods must go up in price before loug. A huge stock on hanu to select troin—mostly at half price, do not delay.—Advt.

“My ecxperience in these cases has been that .motorists always travel on the correct side of the road, cycles at 10 miles per hour, and cars at 15 miles per hour,” remarked Mr Justice Reed, during the hearing of the motor-collision case, at .the Supreme Court, Grey mouth, yesterday. Whether the statements made were to be believed, added Hiis Honour, was anOvher matter.

A daring burglary was carried out in the early hours of Saturday morning at Millerton, when one of the large glass windows of Mr W. Dolamore’s store was broken and articles removed. A resident living near the shop was awakened by the crash of the glass, but failed to see anyone about when he reached the premises. Apparently, whoever was responsible for this wan, ton act was not in quest of food, as the other window, which was untouched, contained practioally nothing but foodstuffs. The cost-of renewing the glass will be about £2, but the quantity of goods stolen is not yet definitely known.

The Westland Competitions Society has been fortunate in securing the services of Mr H. M. Ooulson as President, vice Mr Evans retired. Mr Coulson has been a vice-president of the S 0 for some time, and also an ex-competi-tor. His services in organising and directing entertainments are well known, and he should prove a valuable officer to the Society. The Competitions will open on May *, and wi'l extend over four days with oi4 demonstration concert. Mr E. Moss ■ of Grey-mouth will adjudicate in th e musical section, and Mr T. Learmont also of Grey mouth, nvill 'judge the elocution. Miss Doris O’Connor (Christchurch) will be 'jiffife' of the dancing section. The book ' 'of' words is in the hands of the printer and will, be issued shortly. It has been decided to reduce the charge for memberships and it is hoped the finances will benefit thereby. An endeavour is to bo made to strengthen the member-' islhip with tlie economies- being made it i,s hoped the festival rill prove a financial success.

The “Nu-Way” hemstiteher—an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can be used in any make of sewing machine. Easy to adjust and simple to use. With it you oan do all your own hemstitching, pieoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C 0.,” and costs only 2s fid.—Advt.

“Beauty that comes from health has a gentle quality.” Pimples and coarse skin are caused by ir ligestion. Te restore the skin to it:, original fresh beauty take X-AN Mixture three times daily. W. E. Wilhams. Chemist.—Advt.

To those about looking for value in linoleum,g, squares- carpets, runners, hearth rugs,' doormats, and curtains, will do well to pay flchflbdor and Co. a visit. Special inducemern will be given to large purchasers. Values cannot, be beaten.—Advt. Whether it's for salads, for sauces, for pickles, or for table use you cannot better Sharland’s vinegar—the pure, piquant, full-flavoured vinegar which •'•5 brewed in New Zealand. Sold in bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt.

Whatever its use—for salads, pickles, sauces or for the table—your best buy is Sharland’s vinegar. It's extremely popular.. Pure,-' piquant, strong. In liottlo or bulk. All stores. At let. 1

A notification by the New Zealand Daily Produce Control Board appears in this issue, to which we direct attention.

Lines of interest, just opened at Adlison’s:—Ladies leather coats, hemstitched sheets and pillow slips, 54 and 80 inch sheeting, boys flannel school shirts, wools, flannels and winceyettes. —Advt.

Even a baby can safely take Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. It’s so safe for everyone yet so effective. Very pleasant to take. Builds up the system against major ailments that develop from coughs and colds. Sold everywhere is 6d, 2s 6d, and '4s fid. —Advt.

The Plunket Committee yesterday afternoon enter tamed a large gathering of mcitners, cables and iriends at oxL Amti-ew s Hall.. The president, M'rs BasJ Wilson, outlined the Uoinmitteo'is suheme for providing a plunket room in Hokitika. A central ti-e lias been procured in Sewell Street, adjoining the police sergeant’s residence, at a nominal rental. All that now remains, is to raise the necessary funds to erect the building, for which the sum cf £IOO is already in hand. It was resolved .to hold a .popular mby eon.est, on similar Linen to> carnival queen contests. The votes will be one penny each. The babies chosen to date are:—“Schools baby”, Jean, daughter of Mr and Mr's Archie Hovvat, of Haill Stieet and “Sports baby”, Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Havill, of Callaghans, A third, candidate will be announced later. Energetic committees have been set up to carry out the contest and during the next eight weeks various mean's will be l taken to raise funds for the Respective candidates. In view of the worthy object of the movement and the value it will be to visitors to the town, the hearty support of the public is cordially invited.

The weather changes so suddenly now that coughs anu colds are easily contracted. They are as easily soothed and remedied if you use Tonking's Linseed Emulsion. &oid everywhere. Is fid, 2s fid and 4s fid.—-Advt.

Buy New Zealand made—especially • f it’s also the best like Sliarland’s vinegar. It’s pure, piquant aud strong. In bottle or bulk. All stores. —Advt.