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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1933, Page 4

Special Bargains worthy of mention Addison’s Winter Bale. —Atlvt,

The Koke.itahi Public Hail ball takes place to-morrow eveiiingj when intisic will he supplied by the Happiness Boys } and a pleasant evening is assured patrons.

Mr W. E. Cockcroft, representing Messrs J. Ihillnntyiie. and Co Ltd., of Christchurch, is at present in Hokitika and will be remaining several days. Address, Keller’s Hotel.

Among the entries for the poultry Show are included the latest importation of canaries which have won prizes in Australia and New Zealand. Several birds being catalogued at £2O.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers Hall, tong'ht (Tuesday) July 18th at eight o’clock, Ist. prize, 701 b. bag of sugar, 251 b. of flour and 51b. of butter; 2nd. prize, 51b. tea; 3rd. prize, 501 b. bag of flour; 4th. prize, 51b. butter. Good prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The flood on Friday and Saturday caused considerable damage;- iin the Ivanieri river near the power worksA considerable quantity of the stone wall erected to guard the power station has been badly scoured and has sunk considerably in places. The borough pipe line near McKay’s Creek also suffered some damage owing to the roadway being badly scoured, and further damage will probably _ result.

A house of three rooms at Taylorville was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday evening. It was owned and occupied by Mr W. Coates. The family had been absent since before tea. A passer-by noticed smoke coming from the house at 9 a.m. The Annies were fanned by a good breeze, and tho Wilding was completely burnt within half an hour.

Following the finding of a human leg on Cobden beach on Sunday morning, as the result of a further search yesterday morning, Constables Kearney and Hill came across the body of a man minus the left leg. The remains wore removed' to the morgue. Identification is difficult as the face, above the mouth was unrecognisable. It is believed, however, by three men who were well acquainted with a man named Thomas Campbell, a former bricklayer, and recently a worker on the unemployment scheme in Greymouth, that the body is that of Campbell. Campbell has been missing for about two weeks. The body is that of a man past middle age, of slight builcl, and about five feet eight inches in bight. The grey hair, irregular bottom teeth, and general builcl of the body, suggest to those persons who were acquainted with Campbell, that it is the body of the latter. It appears that Campbell, in company with another unemployed man, went aboard the Kaimiro during the afternoon of last Saturday week, and was there given a meal. Campbell’s friend left him on the boat, and that was the last that was seen of Campbell.

An enthusiastic meeting of laclies was held last evening £0 make arrangements for the Hospital Ball which is to take place this year on 30th August. Mrs Parkhill was elected president of the ball committee. and Mrs Paterson and Miss Halliday joint secretaries. •The various sub-committees were appointed and this year it is proposed to include several novelty attractions and in addition, a word guessing competition particulars which will bo advertised later. As formerly the night following the ball a children’s fancy dress dance will bo held and endeavours are to be made to add special attractions for the children. In order to obtain support and interest of the residents of the outer districts it is proposed to organise several little functions throughout' the Hospital Board’s district giving ali an opportunity to assist the institution. A general invitation is extended to all willing to assist in making the event the success the worthy object deserves, and they are kindly requested to forward their names to the Secretaries as soon as possible. The next- meeting of the Committee will bo held on Monday evening.

For delicate children or for healthy adults Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion is equally safe, and is incomparable for shifting coughs, colds, bronchitis and all such chest and lung complaints. Pleasant to take, too. Children l,>ve it. Sold everywhere Is f„l, 2a Ud ami In fid Advt,

Mr John Cameron inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

The Wellington City Council offer two turbines for sale.

A grand dance will be held in the Rimu Town Hall next Friday evening. Music by Happiness Roys.

Schroder’s Factory stock of 10/ely knitted jumpers and cardigans selling freely from 9s lid each—Advt.

Ladies’ woollen jumpers from Is lid, winter millinery from 2s, aprons from Is (id, curtain nets from is Cd yd, crepe de chines from Is lid, damask 'cloths from Is 3d.—Advt.,

Greymouth Technical school defeated Christchurch Technical School ait Rugby by .G to 0 at Christchurch yesterday. The match was played in a heavy rain and was a mud scramble. Fries were scored by Cochrane and Leitch.

Patrons are reminded of the Poultry Show to be held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday and Saturday of this week. Excellent entries have been received, embracing all classes, and a wide range of exhibits will be seen. The committee have done everything to ensure the success of the Show and patrons are guaranteed the full worth of tho admission price of oile shilling.

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

On Wednesday evening the chief attraction will be the Annual Fire Brigade Rail at Ross, and preparations are being made to make this event as big a success as previously. Patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening. An excellent supper will be provided, and as for the music it is sufficient to say this in the hands of the Ross Orchestra. It is understood patrons from as far north as Greymouth will be attending.

A company styled the Southern Traders Ltd., has been registered as a private company, the office being ■at Wellington. The capital is £2,500 in £1 shares. The subscribers are R,. K. Entwisle 1150, R. H. Collingwood 850, both of "Wellington, and R. H. Jones, of Hokitika, 500. The objects of the company is to purchase, charter, hire, build or otherwise acquire, own, hold, use and dispose of ships, steamers, launches etc., employ the same in'tho'conveyance of passengers,, mails, merchandise and general incidental.

A number of geophysical and geographical surveys are to be undertaken by tire Department of Scientific and Industrial Research throughout .the West Coast. They will begin immediately. They will be undertaken Uiider arrangements niiad© with various milling interests which desire the information obtainable by these scieiitifiic 'methods. The iujngo »f tile will extend Horn Murchison right down the Coast, Dr Madden (head of the Department) states geophysical methods can be used fo r the location of anti-clinal crests, the mapping of Bub-surface structure and the location of igneous cores or intrusions, mineralised rocks e.nd ore bodies, the mapping of faults and of alluvial deposits, and tracing water-boring beds. He suggests that it imu'.st be emphasised that geophysical methods are not magical, but when the work is done in close collaboration with geologists and miners with knowledge of the district, it can be of enormous help in- indicating the best localities for tunnelling or boring.