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Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1933, Page 4

Mr Norman Stounpo', optician, of Christchurch, arrived on Saturday night on a business visit.

Amending regulations gazetted on Thursday night fix the annual fees for practising certificates for masseurs and opticians at 10s.

The Gael which sailed on Thursday night for Bruce Bay .and Okuru, left Okuru on .Saturday afternoon arriving at Hokitika yesterday.

The Kokatalu-Koiterangi Sports Club picnic will b e held at Kokatahi on Wed. nesday. Hot water and mi]k supplied j Everybody welcome. A dance will be held afterwards,

Mr 0. L, Benton, electrical specialist, draws atention in another column to his readiness to carry out all electrical installations at shortest notice at a very reasonable price, ’phone No. 10,

What about a smart K els am suit or overcoat for Easter. Everything you would like in cut, style, and finish is found in Kelsam’s garments at Addison’s. All marked a t keen prices.— Advt.

A quinnat salmon, which is believed to .be a record for the lake was taken on Wednesday by a member of a party of anglers who have been visiting Pembroke. The fish, weighed 291 b. when caught, and is a” magnificent specimen.

Attention is drawn to the present visit of Barry and Stouppe Ltd., opticians. Mr Stouppe is now in town and may be consulted for sight testing to-morrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday. His consulting ronis are with Mr H. M._ Coulson, dentist.

Don’t forget the hard up hall at Ross on Wednesday next, April sth., in aid of Plunket baby contest. Keep Wednesday free, and come and see the Plunket Ball at Ross; the date draws near, we want you here, to miss is the babies’ loss.

•Messrs W. Wedde.l and Co. Ltd., advised dated London 29tlh hist., as follows: —Danish butter bo 92s per cvvt.; New Zealand Salted 68s to 69s per c\vt. • Kangaroos 66s to 68s per cwt. Butter market stagnant. New Zealand white cheese 40s to 41s per cwt. j New Zealand coloured cheese 4% to 49g per cwt, Cheese market quiet,

A 'popular Cobweb Social will be held to-night in the Methodist Sunday School hall commencing at 8 o’clock. Before the cobweb is unravelled children of the Sunday School will give a variety programme. Supper provided, admission free.—Advt.

The Returned Soldiers’ Association open their winter season of euchre tournaments at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight at 8 o’clock, the proceeds being devoted to the Plunket baby fund. Eight prizes are being given, and a record attendance is looked for the special occasion.

The supporters of the Sports Plunket Baby are reminded of the bring and buy afternoon at the Golf Links on Wednesday. There will be golf competitions and afternoon te a provided and an interesting- afternoon is promised. Everyone cordially invited. A bus will leave Newman’s Garlage at 2 p.rn. returning at 5 p.m. Fare Is.— Advt.

The programme for the entertainment in Princess Theatre to-morrow evening in aid 0 f the Swimming Club’s funds in a capital one and, will assure a very pleasant evening. Miss Thwaitcg auher capable together with local vocalist's will please patrons, and the programme should attract a very large attendance.

Schaef’s garagei in Mackay Street, Greymouth, was broken into early yesterday morning and a Stewart-Waruer wireless set was stolen. An entrance was gained by forcing a sheet of iron at the rear of the workshop. Inside tli, ci building a padlock on the showroom door was broken open, and an entrance gained to that room from which the radio set was removed.

The weather for the week end was wet, light rain setting in on Saturday afternoon, and there was a quiet steady rain throughout most of yesterday. As tiie night wore on a heavy northerly gale set in with heavy rain. There is a very heavy sea running to-day, and there was a big flood in the river this morning, a considerable amount of drift wood coming down. The barometer which came clown rapidly yesterday started t 0 rise again this morning.

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