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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1933, Page 4

The Borough Council meets xo-nigiit at 8 o’clock.

Mr and Mrs D. Clark insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Special reduction for July of 2s in £1 discount on all cash sales. F. A. Thompson, draper, Revell Street. —Advt.

Men’s fine worsted underwear, pink shade, all wool singlets or underpants. Were 10/6. Sale price 8/11. Hallensteiit Bros.—Advt.

The local amateurs have put the musical comedy “Betty” in rehearsal. A good cast has been made and no doubt another successful presentation will be made.

Wanted known that Addison’s are offering millinery, coats and frocks, at bargain prices. Sale commencing Friday, July 14. —Advt.

Mrs Hart is still receiving entries for the Poultry Club’s knittng competition and wishes to remind intending exhibitors that entries close definitely to-morrow, Saturday loth, so please enter before ' then and don’t be disappointed.

Special reduction for July of 2s in £1 discount on all cash sales. F. A. Thompson, draper, Revell Street. —Advt.

During the week-end the supervisor of the Mining Executive will investigate mining matters in the upper regions of the Wataroa river, including a visit to the locality where Holmes and party picked up good returns in a few days. A general report, on the locality will be submitted at the next meeting on the 22nd inst.

Men’s black rubber raincoats. Flee't lined. A waterproof coat, were 36/6, Sale price 19/6. Hallenstein Bros. — Advt.

In a letter to the County Clerk the Commissioner of ' Unemployment conveys the appreciation of the Unemployment Board to the .Westland Mining Executive for the interest taken in the mining affairs of the district, and the efforts of the executive for the proper functioning of the gold-mining scheme in the district.

Special reduction for July of 2s in £1 discount on all cash sales. F. A. Thompson, draper, Revell Street. —Advt.

An inquest was held at Westport, on Wednesday, before the Coroner (Mr E. R. Fox), concerning the death of Mrs Sarah Jane Cape, of Millerton, who died in the Buler Hospital on Tuesday, during the progress of a serious operation. After hearing the evidence of Dr P. L. Foote and Dr E. D. Dunn, the Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to .shock following a serious operation, and that every precaution had been taken. The late Mrs Cape, who was 43 years of age, was a native of Pontlotin, South Wales, and had been in New Zealand for thirteen years. She leaves her husband, Mr William Cape.

Special reduction for July of 2s in £1 discount on all cadi sales. F. A. Thompson, dr.npor, Revell Street. —Advt.

Men’s pyjamas, winter weight winceyette, splendid quality; good st' ipes. Sale price 5/11. Hallenstein Bros.—Advt

The official announcement of the results of the Luck at Last Art Union ap" pears in o ur advertising column to-day.

Intending tenderers for the cartage contracts for the Kokatahi Dairy Factory Cov, Ltd., are reminded that Mon* day next is the closing date.

The dance in aid of the Humphreys School takes place to-night in One Mile Hall, whatever the weather conditions.

Special reduction for July of 2s in £1 discount on all cash sales. F. A. Thompson, draper, Revell Street. —Advt.

The Old Girls Basketball team are requested to be at the hall for practice at 2.30 on Saturday afternoon instead of this evening.

Men’s strong tweed trousers. Dark grey tweed, well cut and finish. Were 10/8. Sale price 8/11. Hallenstein Bros. —Advt.

Owing to the sea conditions yesterday, the departure of the Gael for Wellington was help up, until the weather moderates.

The annual invitation ball of All Saints’ Young Men’s Club will be held in the Parish Hall pn Wednesday, August 23. Music will be supplied by the Happiness Boys. y, , ,

The Anglican services at Kokatahi next Sunday will be Morning Prayer at 11 a.m., children service at 2 p.m and Evensong at 7 p.m.; Koiterangi, there will be evensong at 2 p.m.

Special reduction for July of 2s in £1 discount on all cash sales. F. A. Thompson, draper, Revell Street. —Advt.

The motor vessel Te Aroha which is entering the local trade, arrived in the roadstead last evening, but the heavy sea running and flood in the river will prevent her crossing the bar till it moderates.

The Methodist Church service will be held on Sunday afternoon, July 16th., at 2.30 o’clock, in the Humphrey’s schoolroom, conducted by Rev. C. O. Hailwood.

Owing to to the inclement weather and the flooded state of the surroundings, the Band dance at All Saint’s Hall arranged for to-night has been cancelled.—Advt.

'Over five inches of rain fell in Hokitika for the twenty-four hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day, while tli© steady fall which commenced yesterday morn, ingj eontiiiued throughout to-day with scarcely ft breaki The fall was 0.23 in.

The latest English shirt with semi stiff collar and cuffs to match. Fine close stripes. Were 16/6. Sale price 11/6. Hallenstein Bros,—Advt.

A further reminder is given of the clothe 6 drive to-morrow morning commencing at 9 o’clock fop the collection of useful articles of clothing etc., for the use of the need, 'being arranged by the Hokitika Women’s Relief Committee. In the event of heavy rain continuing at 9 o’clock to-morrow morning, the drive will be postponed for one week.

Interest payments on a new home are often a bugbear to the housewife, but the new building subsidy will provide the equal of the first two years’ interest payments. Such a boon is too good to last for long. See P. R. Whitford for particulars, Phone 211.—Advt.

Steady 'rain yesterday afternoon ’ increased in volume'as the evening wo*e on. and the plight was very :! weA ; tlie jra-in; almost incessantly. This morning there was a steady downpour, with little picspectg of an early ■improvement. As the result of the steady rain there was ® considerable amount of flooding in some of the low lying streets this morning.

Men’s navy serge sac suits, fine all wool serge, guaranteed dye, super quality linings and finish. Were 115/-. Sale price 79/6. Hallenstein Bros. —Advt.

The attention of whiteba'itei’s for the forthcoming season is drawn to the amended regulations which will be strictly enforced by the Fisheries Department. The chief .amendments deal with the size of nets (both set and hand), and the formation of trenches. Copies of the regulations are obtainable from the local Inspector of Fisheries (Sergeant C. J. King).

Suckling and Co., Ltd., (of Monarch shoe fame) have sent their message of appreciation to tire. Arch Little Shoe Store complimenting them on the success of their agency of Monarch hoots and shoes. No better value on the market than Monarch. —Advt.

Kaiapoi all-wool lumber jackets usually 19s 6d, Schroder’s clear 6 <yuly at 7s 6d each.—Advt.

The house destroyed hv fire at Harihari on Wednesday night at 7 o’clock belonged to Mr P. O’Donnell of Waiuta. It was unoccupied at the time but the Telegraph Department weire to have occupied it in the near future and at the time of the fire had about £2OO worth of copper wire (some twelve miles in length) stored in the building in readiness for renewal work in that locality in the near future.