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Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1933, Page 4

Don't forget “My Lucky G'h •nee” Art Union dosing to-night. £4OOO m prizes, tickets 2s 6d.—Advt.

Will the person who was seen removing a paper from a shop- window in Weld Street, please return same as it is an advertisement for the Military Ball, August 2, Soldiers’ Hall.

A grand benefit dance will be hold in St, Mary’s Club rooms on Monday night, Old time and modern dances. Admission Is,—Advt.

The chairman of the R.S.A, reuni op last evening referred to the gift of some war souvenirs that bad been made to decorate the walls of the room, and made an appeal to members and friends for further donations for the same purpose.

80in whitebait netting correct mesh, cash price, Is lid per yard at W. 11. Stopfortli’s.—Advt.

There is still a fortnight’s grace in respect to the payment of county rates for the current- year to receive the benefit of the five per cent rebate. This privilege (expires -on 'Saturday, August 12, after which the concession cannot bo granted.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train alterations and additions in connection with the Grand National races and trotting meeting at Christchurch, sth to 12th August, and Canterbury Winter Show and Exhibition at Christchurch, sth to 19th August.

The service in St. Andrew’s Church to-morrow evening will be a special one for young people following on the Bible class rally which is to be held at 2.30. Members of the Kokatahi class are expected in for the rally and for tea in St. Andrews’ Hall at 5 p.m. The various meeting will be held wet or fine and in any case a large attendance of class members is expected,

-H ,ve you been along to the Municipal Band dance? Give it a trial tonight. Splendid music, and four hours’ dancing -for Is, commencing a; d sharp.—-Advt,

So far not a great deal of advantage ''as been taken of the Unemployment Board’s building scheme locally. •Some eight applications have been made, and of these five have been granted and three are under consideration. The scheme makes a liberal allowance towards labour costs .in respect to building, repairing or additions, and is being availed of largely in several centres.

In welcoming the visitors last evening, the president of the Hokitika brack of the Returned Soldiers’ Association 'Mr W. E. Brown), stated that their chief guest had earned the sobriquet at the war of “Fxed Bayonets Bill,” and he promised to give later, an anecdote of the happenings that led up to this being earned. Unfortunately this Avas not given, a titbit that the assemblage had looked forward to.

Men! It will pay you to inspect our whitebait netting, before purchasing elsewhere. W. Id. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The death occurred on Thursday at the Old People’s Home, Greymouth, of William Peter Frazer, aged 83 years. The deceased had been an inmate of the home for a lengthy period. He was a native of New South Wales, but came to the West Coast as a young man. He worked with the late Mr R. J. Seddon,. as a chainman, at Kumara, and then with the late Mr E. J. Lord, for the Lands and Survey Department. He was an employee of the Grey County Council, for a term of 25 years.

Besides the 51- parcels as indicated in our advertisement, we are offering new shipments of tweed trousers 10/-, men's lumber jackets 7/6, lad.es’ jumpers 2/6; 3/6, 5/-, and 9 11 each; ladies’ evening frocks 7/6, 12/6, 19/6, and 25/-, ladies” winter coats half price, and a quantity of gloves and hose half price. Our motto in future will be to soli at cash prices only, which is to your advantage always at Schroder and Co., the cash draper.—Advt.

Doping tlie stomach can’t omre a cold in the head. That’s illogical. For such an ailment you need the com-mon-sense scientific remedy “NazoJ.” Treats it at the points of infection. Gives prompt relief. GO doses for Is fid, 120 rhi*«s for 2a fid,—Adtf.t,

The entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. What, could you do with £-2000? “My Lucky Chance” Art Union first prize £2OOO, closes to-night (Saturday).— A-uvt.

The deatli occurred yesterday at his residence, Taylorviile, of Robert Taylor, a native of West-Stanl-cy, Northumberland, England, aged 74 years. He came to Taylorviile from England only four years ago. He is survived by his wife, and three daughters.

R.S.A. Euchre, Soldiers’ Hall, on Tuesday next, August Ist, at eight o’clock, Ist. prize, 701 b. bag of sugar, 2olh. of flour and 51b. of butter; 2nd. prize, 51b. tea; 3rd. prize, 501 b. bag of flour; 4th. prize, 51b. butter. Goon puizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Tennent’s wish to advise that their optician will be in attendance at their Hokitika branch, on Thursday next, 3rd. August, when he may be consulted on all your optical requirements—latest styles of spectacles carried in stock—make your appointment early. —Advt.

It was mentioned last evening that the Returned Soldiers’ Association had donated a trophy for competition between football teams representing Hokitika and Greymoutli volunteers. Later in the evening Air C. Bleach expressed appreciation of the presentation, and invited the support of all men to the volunteer movement.

In the course of his remarks referring to visitors present at last night’s R.S.A. Re-unioju, the president (Mr W. E. Brown) took the opportunity to express h's pleasure in the announcement appearing in t-fie evening paper that tlieir guest Brigadier-General Meldruin, had had hi s appointment- as Magistrate, extended until the end of the year and lie trusted that later it would be still further extended, a wish that met with the special approval of the large essemblage.

In our advertising columns; Todd Motors Christchurch, notify that they ire the sole distributors of the New Zealand built “Radion” all electric wireless sets, the prices of which are set down at the extraordinary low figures of 13, 14, 17 and 23 guineas for the four different styles of machines. Tiie 23 guinea machine, it known as the “all-wave” set and is capable of getting ail the principal short wave stations of the world. All details of these machines may ( be obtained au West'Coast Motors, Ltd., Revell street where a set is in stock for demonstration purposes.

At St. Cuthberfc’s Church, Harihari, on Wednesday, the wedding took place of Edie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Alf Wall, of llerepo, to Robert, third son of Mrs and the late Mr G. McMillan, of Herepo. The service was hilly choral, the organist being Miss Berry The bride, who was escorted bv hoc father, looked charming in a whit ? georgette frock, with long fitting sleeves. The bride was attended by Miss Ella Minehan, who wore a dress of pink georgette, with insets of lace. Both the bride and bridesmaids had bouquets tq match their frocks, The bridegroom was attended by his brother, George, as best man. The ceremony was preformed by the Rev. Mr Neweombe. The happy couple subsequently left for Christchurch by motor, where the honeymoon will be spent. Their future home will be in Harihari,

At a meeting of the Kumara Borough Council, correspondence was received from Westland County Council stating that the wire bridge over .Kapitca bridge woud be attended to. Mrs J. A. Bean wrote regretting that the request of the Council to endow her late father’s sections for the pupose of making a Seddon Memorial Bowling Green, could not be acceded to. It was decided to again write on the subject. Military headquarters wrote stating a visit of inspection would be made shortly of the suggested aeroplane landing ground. Tt was resolved to apply to the GreyPovver Board for further particulars of lighting and heating costs to consumers. It was decided to ask the Public Works engineer to have necessary repairs to Teremakau road bridge carried out. It was resolved to protest against any amendment to the mining act lifting the proclamation of West Coast rivers as sludge channels. Proposed improvements to the approaches to Kumara cemetery were approved and it was resolved to invite assistance from old residents 'and Westland County Council. _A special committee reported on Borough finances, suggesting the officers of town clerk and inspector be combined at a salary of £IOO per year, with attendance at the office two hours daily, and various other recommendations in regard to the collection of rates. The report is to be considered at a special meeting of the Council.

For the next few days Messrs Schroder and Go. are offering a number of parcels for 5/-, as indicated in outadvertising columns. These are sure to be snapped up.—Advt.

Science says, “Breathe your colei away”. You can by inhaling “Nczol” the commonsense scientific remedy. Powerful and penetrating. Treats such ailments at the root of the trouble. CO doses for Is 6d. 120 doses for 2s 6d

Protect yourself from coughs and colds this winter—put a few drops of “Nazol” on your handkerchief every morning. Disinfects and protects the points of infection—the bottle to-day. 60 doses for Is 6d. mouth, nose and throat. Get your L2O doses for 2s 6d.—AclyJb