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Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1933, Page 4

A notice to registered medical practitioners appears in this issue. .A r A notice to register masseurs and opticians appears in this issue.

A notice to make returns of land under the Land and Income Tax Act 1922 appears in this issue.

A hard-up ball will be held at the Totara Hall, Ross, on Wednesday; sth. April.

Every line reduced at Yarralls’ novelty stocktaking sale.—Advt.

If you lnck the inspiration for knitting see Addison’s window display of new wools in all wanted shades. They are sure to tempt you, and the prices are surprisingly low. Advt.

All unemployed Returned Soldiers requiring work under the private 'subsidy scheme are requested to reregister with the secretary at once.

The annual meeting of the Rover Ladies Hockey Club will be held in Tuesday evening at 7. 30 at Mr. J. Stapleton’s. All members and intending members are invited to be present. —Advt.

The wet day experienced yesterday gov forse as the night came on and there wa s a heavy downpour at night which continued at intervals till daylight canle again. There was not much improvement as the day wore on, the morning being an unpleasant one.

Residents of Hokitika desiring to give a returned ©oldier a few day’s work for Easter for Cs 3d a day, is requested to communicate with the secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, which body has a .sum of money available to subsidise residents’ offers by a similar amount.

A meeting of the Mining Executive of the Westland County Council will be held at the Council Chambers at 7.30 o’clock this evening, when further applications far proefpeeting will lie dealt with. Several parties are now setting til under the new scheme, about twenty being approved to date.

To enable nr. to take stock March 31st. we must reduce our stock. Ten cases of ILifebuoy gum boots came to hand yesterday. These must he cleared out quickly at ridiculous prices. —No room for them. Call at the Arch Little shoe store 'and save money. Every pair reduced.—Advt.

Addisons’ extend a hearty invitation to all to call and inspect their new winter goods now on view. The very newest in millinery, coats, jumpers, frocks, etc.—Advt.

The “Nu-Way’ ’ hemstiteher—an asset in every home. A patented, clever little device that can b e used in any make of sewing machine. Easy to adjust and simple to use. With it. you can do all your own hemstitching, pieoting etc. Obtainable from the agents “Schroder and C 0.,” and costs only 2s 6d.—Advt.

The most discerning housewives use Sharland’s Vinegar. It’s so pure, so piquant, so full-flavoured and it’s brewed in New Zealand. Sold in bottle or bulk r,t all stores.—Advt.

Seventy passengers boarded the excursion train which left here at 3. 45 o’clock this morning for Christchurch where the cricket test between the M.C.C. and Now Zealand is being continued. They will have a full day in Christchurch, leaving late to-night and arriving at Hokitika early to-morrow morning.- On arrival at Greymouth this morning the'train was joined by over 200 ’additional passengers from Greymouth and surrounding districts.

The Westland Racing Club lias concluded arrangements for adopting the Win and Place totalizator machines at it:s forthcoming Easter Meeting on April 19th. A second machine will be placed adjacent to tli-e existing machine, at the same elevation. One machine will be used for win betting, and one for place betting. The now system is growing in favour in all centres, and its introduction here should add to the public interest in the meeting. The Club has extended its right of general entry to Monday, April 10 th.

Glass dishes from lOd at Yarralls’ noveliy stocktaking sale.—Advt.

The entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in another column.

The service at the Methodist Church to-morrow morning will be conducted by members of the Maori Choir.

Canon Bean will preach in All Saints’ Hall .this afternoon at a service for women, at 3 p.m.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify an auction sale of furniture in the mart on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m.

M csors W. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their stock sale at Wataroa saleyards on Friday, 31st. March.

Odd cups 3 for Is at Yarralls’ novelty stocktaking sale.—Advt.

The .Cabaret Committee notify that tables will not be held unless paid for before Monday evening. Card players must provide their own cards. Dance commences on the tick of 8 o’clock. No 'admittance during items.—Advt.

The Rev. A. W. Stuart, 8.A., organising secretary of the Bible Society, for Canterbury and Westland is at present in Hokitika on his annual visit. He will occupy church pulpits' to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Stuart are the guests of Mrs S. Preston, Rolleston Street.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd., advise dated London 22nd. instant, reading:—Danish butter, 05s to 98s per cwt; N.Z. salted, 73s to 76s per cwt; Kangaroos, 7os to 75s per cwt; Market quiet. N.Z. Cheese, white, 42s per ovvt; N.Z. Cheese, coloured, 48s to 49s .per cwt. Cheese market p ,i6t - iiifllS

Masters J. A. Rodgers, Woodstock, and James Roberts, Bright Street, Cobden; were successful in passing the examinations for cadetship, in the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy, hold in the H.M.S. Philomel last week by the Naval authorities at Auckland. Fifty boys from all parts of the Dominion were candidates. Twenty boys were finally selected and will remain one year in the training shop Philomel and will then be drafted do cruisers.

“Travels and Triumphs of the Book” is the title of an attractive lecture to be given by the Rev. A. W. Stuart, E'.A., organising secretary of the fiible Society, during the, coming week in the Hokitika area. The lee_ure includes entirely new slides in Palestine, the Dutch East Indies, and the world tour is concluded by the showing of beautiful views of the VYestland Glaciers and the destroyed Pink and White Terraces of Rotorua. The lecture has been acceptable wherever shown, both from the travel aspect as well as from the viewpoint of the discrimination and the scripture of the Bible Society.

In connection with the popular baby contest, a change in the position of che candidates has taken place. Hitherto the School’s baby was leading but now t/he Catholic schools baby has taken pride of place with a lead of iO votes. The sports baby is third, while no return-lias yet been received regarding the South Westland candidate, owing to the infrequency of the mails from the far south. It is expected that a return will be to hand next week. The position of the respective candidates as announced to-day, is as follows:—‘Catholic Schools’ baby 3360 votes, Schools' baby 3309, Sports baby 2873, South "Westland baby, no return. "The forthcoming week’s programme in connection with the respective candidates includes a cabaret, children’s party, and private social gatherings.

Vinegar can make or mar sauces and pick.es. If you’re w’se you’ll insist on getting Sharland’s —a recognised quality New Zealand product. Pure, piquant, strong. In bottle or bulk AU stores.-—Advt.