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Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1933, Page 4

Watch our advertising space for our eye opener stunt. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

The Lawson Flat Coy. at Callaghans washed up on Saturday for the few days working opening up sluicing faces. The return was 28,} ounces of gold which was considered a very satisfatco-ry result.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, on Tuesday next, June 20th,-at eight' o’clock, Ist. prize, 701 b. bag of 3Ugar, 251 b. of flour and 51b. of buttfer; 2nd. prize, 51b. tea; 3rd. prize, 601 b, bag of flour; 4th. prize, slb. butter. Gooa prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The second of the series of gas-cook--ing demonstrations ©t the Soldiers’ Hall, will take place at 2.30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, under the direction of Mrs G, Heinz. The menu for the afternoon will include mine© roast, pumpkin pie, doughnuts, girdle scones, cheese straw Hagers. Questions are invited, and •all information will be given.

The fourth anniversary of the Murchison earthquake which occurred on June 17, 1929, fell on Saturday. In all 16 persons were killed in this earthquake which, up to 1929, was the most disastrous experienced in New Zealand. Although the Napier earthquake on Feburary 3, 1931, caused nearly 300 deaths, it has been maintained that the Murchison disturbance was • greater in intensity, although the population in the affected area was small and scattercl.

Planting for the next strawberry season in Auckland has been completed, and more than 3,000,000 plants have been set out in the growing areas near the city. The number is well up to the everage of previous seasons. It is apparent that the Marguerite variety enjoys the greatest popularity among growers, and it has accounted for more that of the plants. The Captain Cook variety is next in favour.

Another of the forged Biank of Australasia £1 notes, numbers of which were passed in two Auckland stores on Christmas Eve, 1930, has been put into circulation, and came into possession of the Bank of Australasia at Auckland last week. The number is 885116, and like others of the series is dated January 1, 1929, and purports to be signed by “J. J. Gellert.” The counter signature in indecipherable. Although a careful imitation, the forged note will not bear close scrutiny of comparison. The printing is not sharply defined and the quality of the paper is inferior. It is now more than two years since any of these notes were reported in use.

A bus full of passengers was surprised to see in the middle of the road at Phone, near the pipe bridge, a fully grown seal. It was scv-'li feet long and white in colour. While the bus passengers watched the unusual spectacle the seal, with a few guttural barks, crawled under a wire feme and clumsily made its way across a paddock, finally plunging into the muddy Hutu river. Later in the clay the seal was discovered near the Shandon -elf lirks. It- was secured an transported to the Wellington Zoo by an official, who considers that it ■ must have made its wrv from the Antarctic. It- was in good condition bpt suffered from a bad cold.

Long night modern and old time dancing at St. Mary’s Club rooms tonight. Music by Ce.s. 'Wiliams and Gooff. Oollett. Good supper.—Advt.

We thank you for the generous support given to our great sale. —Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The annual meeting of • the Hokitika Fire Brigade will held to-morrow at 8 p.m. Dress uniforms to be worn and all equipment to be submitted for inspection.

These frosty nights one finds it hard to keep. warm. So conic along to St. Mary’s grand dance to-night, a treat is in store for you. Supper provided. —Advt.

The death occurred fat. Nelson last week of Mr Thomas 'LouissonJ aged 74 years. He was a native of Nelson. He leaves a widow, a daughter and two sons, one being Mr L. Louisson, clerk of court at Greymouth. \

Debutantes order your posies to hire or to buy from Heartsease Floral Studio, Hamilton St., ’phone 125 m.— Advt. i

The Hokitika Municipal Band dances are becoming ever increasingly popular, as the attendances have shown. Patrons are reminded that another dance will be held in All Saints’ Hall on Wednesday evening when modern and old time dancing will he held, the music being played by the Band. The charge of admission is only one shilling, and a thoroughly enjoyable, evening 's guaranteed.—Advt.

It is expected that, before the end of this year, the Hokitika Aerodrome will permanently house no fewer than five aeroplanes, in place of the one machine at present. These will be two new Fox Gypsies, a Spartan, a Redwing and a Gypsy Moth. It will be necessary to build a new hangar in addition, to the two at present at the aerodrome, to provide adequate housing accommodation for the five planes.

An accident occurred on the Kanieri road on Saturday evening when a baby Austin car, owned by Mr M. Houston, isenr., and driven by J. Hall, failed to take the bend and left the road coming to rest in a deep ditch. The car was badly damaged, the front axle being bent, the left side windows and windscreen broken, the front left wheel buckled, the running board torn, and the radiator and bonnet badly damaged. The driver sustained severe cuts to his hand and one leg, necessitating several stitches, while another occupant, M. Singer, received cute about his face and hands.

A number of people had been under the impression that the wages tax was not payable on wages paid to dressmakers who were employed casually by the clay in private homes, this beiiig looked upon as domestic wOtk, aiid the wages of domestics are not taxable The matter was submitted to the Tliieitt-* ployment Board, which Ims declared that wages paid to part-time or casual employees, whether on a time or piecework basis, are taxable by the employer at the time of payment. Thus wages or salary paid to dressmakers employed in private homes are subject to tax.

The Trustees (Sir William Hunt and Sir Alexander Roberts) recently appointed by His Excellency the Gover-nor-General, have now held their first meeting and arrangements are in for the administration of the winter relief fund. In. order that an equitable basis ol distribution may be arrived at, it is very desirable that those who propose to make contributions but have not done so should take the necessary action without delay. Donations in cash or notification of intention to make donation in kind, should be sent direct to His Excellency the Gov-ernor-General, and will be duly acknowledged by him.

Captain Mercer flew from Christchurch yesterday forenoon, carrying a passenger in his Moth plane. They left Christchurch .at 10 o’clock, a.nd until reaching the Beale,y encountered fog and heavy clouds. Thereafter the weather was perfect, and it was ideal on the Coast. The plane landed at the Hokitika aerodrome at 11.20, the trip thug occupying an hour and twenty mintues. Later, Captain Mercer ’indulged in a few local flights, Mr J. A. Murdoch accompanying the airman in a trip round Doughboy and returning over Blue Spur. Captain Mercer and his visiting passenger, who was thrilled with the magnificent mountain scenery, left again at 2 o’clock. The time taken on the trip to Doughboy and back, from the take-off to the landing accupied only 20min 30sec.

Doping the stomach can’t oure a cold in the head. That’s illogical. For such an ailment you need the com-mon-sense scientific remedy “Nazol.” Treats it at the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. 60 doses for Is fid. 120 doses for 2= fid. —Advt.