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Hokitika Guardian, 23 August 1933, Page 4

Brighten youi home with the new curtain nets, cretonnes, shadow tisues, bedspreads, rugs, etc. that Addisons have just opened up.—Advt.

Last week freight hauled through the Otira tunnel amounted to 10,244 tons, compared with 8,606 tons in the corresponding week of 1932 and 10,573 tons in 1931.

Save money—use Fairy Dye s for those faded curtains.—Advt.

funeral of the late Mrs Saxon took; place yesterday morning ) there be.-' ing a large attendance of mourners. Rev. Father Anderson conducted the service at St. Mary’s Church and Rev, Father Finerty that at the graveside. Many floral tributes were received.

The ®oss branch of the R.S.A, are holding their annual ball in the Tot&ra ball or. Friday evening next. Music will be provided by the Ro S s orchestra, and with very complete arrangements well in hand, patrons can be assured of an enjoyable gathering.

The weekly euchre tournament at St. Mary’s Club takes place to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock. Prizes : Ist goods to value of 14/-, 2nd of 8/6, 3rd of 6/-, 4th of 4/-. Admission 1/-. — Advt.

The newest puzzle craze, the Jig Saw, has spread throughout New Zealand, even faster than its predecessor, the cross-word, and its popularity is even greater. West Coasters ■ore to have an opportunity to test .their skill at this interesting pastime, .for valuable prizes. A competition is to be held in the Kokatahi Public Hall tomorrow (Thursday) night.

The general meeting of all interested in the Kokatahi-Kodterangi Winter Show will bo held at the Public Half Kokatahi on Friday, 'August 25, at 8 p.m..—Advt.

A hard up dance will be held in Woodstock hall on Monday 28th August. Prize for best hard-up costume, also Monte 'Carlo and lucky spot waltzes, Good music and supper, popular prices. —Advt ;

Piloted by Flying-Officer Matheson, the Hokitika. Redwing plane made a journey to, Wataroa yesterday afternoon, landing on tile football field. After the passenger had transacted business, the plane went on to Harihari, returning to Hokitika in the evening. Several landings hare also been made near the Omoto racecourse showing the possibility of temporary landings being made satisfactorily..

There was an increase of eight case? of infectious and other notifiable diseases reported hi the Canterbury and West Coast Health districts for' the week which ended at noon on Monday, as compared with the previous week, when no cases were reported from the West Coast. The total from the two districts was 14, as compared with six the previous week from the Canterbury district, as follows :— Canterbury— Scarlet fever, five; enteric fever,; one tuberculosis, three ; lethargic encepha" litis, one; hydatids, two. West CoastTuberculosis, two. Deaths reported in the Canterbury district were Diphtheria, one; lethargic encephalitis, one; pneumonic influenza, one. The case reported last week as one of sleepy sickness (lethargic encephalitis), which gave negative results to a bacteriological examination made on the supposition that the disease might have been some other brain or spinal trouble, has been identified definitely as having been a cese of sleepy sickness.

To prove you’re wise, use Fairy Dyes.—Advt.

Stock up your linen chest now and avail yourself of the exceptional value Addisons are offering in linen tablecloths and Serviettes, damask cloths, roller towelling and towels, guest towels, sheets and sheetings, pillow cases, etc. —Advt. Ladies’ astrakhan coats 39/6 for 19/6; ladies’ tweed Coats up to 45/- for 5/-; rain coats 39/6 now 25/- each; rain coats 17/6 now 5/- each. Be sure and invest new—Schroder and Co. are determined to keep the prices down these hard times.—Advt.

WOOL'S' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. Eor Children’s Har'kinv Cough

Science says, “Breathe your cold away”. You can by inhaling “Nazol” the commonsense scientific remedy Powerful and penetrating. Treats such ailments at the root of the trouble. 60 doses for Is 6d. J2O doses for 2ft 6d —Advt.

A grand movie hall will he held in the Soldiers’ Hall on September 20. This is a novelty for Hokitika, and it is intended to make the ball the most attractive of the season.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the All Saints’ Young Men’s Club dance to be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening. Copular in previous years, to-night’s .function promises to be even more successful than its predecessors.

Make up something worth while. Addisons have opened up their first shipment of the latest designs in cotton goods. These are sure to tempt, so call' early and make your choice.—Advt.

The Hokitika Returned Soldiers Assn, have a grant available for the relief of unemployed ex-servicemen. Anybody wishing to avail themselves of tile apportunity of having a few days’ casual work done at the rate of 6/3 per day are requested to get into touch with the .secretary, phone 212. All unemployed returned soldiers requiring work under the private subsidy scheme are requested to re-register with .the secretary at once.—Advt.

Dyeing? Use Fairy Dyes—6d tube everywhere.—Advt.

An accident happened yesterday moaning to Mr Frank Chestcrmam, 'Borough - Council foreman. With fair J. Cutbush he was working in Hampden Street and when he was behind Mr Outbush who was using a pick, Mr Cheeterman got too close, and a back swing of the pick struck Mr Ohesterman glancing blow on the top of the head, inflicting a small .wound. Attention was given and Mr Ohestermam continued working, but jn the aftern Q on he .considered It advisable to visit the doctor for attention, when Dr Wilson found that the patient had. received a depressed fracture o,f the skull. Air Chester mail was ordered to Westland Hospital, where an operation wa, s performed lajte last evening. On inquiry this morning we learned that the condition of the patient was satisfactory.

At the Magitrates Court, Grevmouth yesterday, Ernest Hooper, milkman, of Coal Creek, pleaded guilty to (1) selling milk containing less than 8 5-10ths parts per centum of milk solid other than milk fat, (2) selling an adulterated food, (3) selling a food, to wit, milk, contained 9.1 per cent.' of an adcied substance, to wit, water; each charge being contrary to the regulations of the Food and Drugs Act, 1908. The S.M. said that the Act made the offences serious, but' he would take into consideration the fact that it was defendant’s hirst appearance before the Court. He Would be convicted and fined £2 on the first charge, with costs £l-0-6, and convicted and discharged on the other two charges.

Cleanliness in ,'glass tubes—Fairy Dyes for all purposes.—Advt,

Hale and hearty at the advanced age of 103, Mr George Anderson, an inmate of the Old Peoples Home at Hokitika, was the guest of honour at a function held to celebrate his birthday yesterday. In addition to the inmates there were also present the chairman of the Hospital Board (Mr W. Jeffries), the Matron of the Westland Hospital' (Miss M. E. Anderson), Mrs'W. Jeffries, Mr G. Davidson, and the Board Secretary (Mr F. McCabe). Air Anderson was the recipient of a hamper and birthday cake presented to him by Mrs Jeffries. Air Jeffries proposed his health and .spoke highly of the qualities of the early pioneers, his remarks being endorsed by Air Davidson. Air Anderson was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1830 and went t 0 the Ballarat mining fields in 1853, coming over to New Zealand in 1864. Despite his advanced years, Mr Anderson revealed that he still has a wonderfully rententive memory.

Under the auspices of the Koiterangi Women’s Institute, a very successful masquerade ball was held in the public hall last Friday. Many present were dre'ssed in fancy costumes. Airs M. Harcourt, as Aladam Pompadour, and Aliss Olive Chesterman as an Early Victorian Lady, being the first and second prize winners of the best lady’s paper costume, while Mr Les. Michell, as Aliekey Alouse was the popular winner of the men’s prize. A short plavette by the Alisses Sparks added variety to the evening’s entertainment. An excellent supper was provided by members 0 f the Institute. The following were some of the costumes present, Alesdames P., Cropp (Victorian Pierrette) ; H. Michel (Bathing Beauty); W. Dunn (Golliwog Bridegroom); H. Fleming (Pierrette); J. Afcßae (Dutch); S. Havill (Spanish Dancer) ; B. Jamieson (Old English); E. Smith (Peasant Alaid); H. 1 Dimmick (Folly); Alisses C. Alichell (Coal Black Alammie); I. Godfrey (Peasant Girl); AI. Jones (Old English); G. Dimmick (Wise or Otherwise); J. Alichel (Old English); H. Dimmick (Saucy Sue); T. Fleming (Old English); Al. Smith (Du Baiilie) ; J. Ditely (Eastern Lady); A. Havill (Going to the Dogs); W. Havill( Queen of Clubs); J. Havill (The Boy Friend); T. Sweeney (Pierrette); E. Boddington (Golliwog Bride); I. Morris (Sir Walter Raleigh) ; E. Alelu-tens (Puritan Lady): I. Mehrtens (Gipsy); D. Alarshall (Old English); Alessrs A. Sutherland (Charlie Chaplin'); V. Fleming (Chinese) ; E. Wall (Golliwog Bridesmaid); AI. Harcourt (Nigger) ; T. Harcourt (Nicrger) ; R. Harcourt (Nigger); R. Boddington (Golliwog); T. Higgins (King of Hearts); L. Duncan (Milk Alaid).

Caution 1 ! -T c you want to remedy coughs and colds use Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion. Succeeds where others fail. Builds up the system against more serious and Jung ailments. Sold everywhere. Is 6d, 2;j 6d And 4» 6d—Advt.