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Hokitika Guardian, 30 August 1933, Page 4

Don’t fail to inspect the display of new exclusive millinery in Addisons’ showroom.—Advt.

Particulars in connection with the special train to Christchurch on Friday night are notified in this issue. Tickets are procurable from Mr D. It. Howell.

The sum of £l3O 5s 5d has been forwarded to r.Le Puller Rugby Union by the West Coast Union as its share of the Soddon Shield gate. Mr T. P. Ryan remarked that Bullehs shave of the gate was in excess of the total gate at Westport last year whtbri West Coast won the Shield;

The following transfers of West Coast district police officers ' are aV-pounced-Cnpst-'ble H. Neury, former? !y stationed at Wainta, has been transform! from Gveymouth to New Plymouth, and is to be replaced by Constable D. J. MacDonald, of Chrhtrhiireli. Const able J H. Houston, who has been station'* 1 at Hunollie fo- a number of years and who has proved

a m st capable officio Ins been tr uisfaired to Gisb-um.- lie w.l! be repbued ! v Constable P. ow.in of Tim .ro. Constable O’Rlien of Re-Pan, i>- ;;lsv> rrerwed notice of !t:s . r.ins* *r

Lines of interest, just opejned at Addisons’Tweed coats, dainty organdy collars and collaring, bedspreads, Parisian ties, bead necklets, etc.—Advt.

There seems to be some misunderstanding amongst the general public, as to the extent of the No. 10 Schenie, and as to what works the subsidy applies. It should be clearly understood that any person can. get the assistance, on any labour connected with the building trade, whether it is for residential dwellings, or business premises. Whether the work required is for the owners use, or for speculation purposes, it does not matter, the subsidy will be paid on all labour employed just the same. Read the advertisements on page two of this issue.

The weekly euchre toufnaiilent £it St. Mary’s Club takes place tb-inoi'row (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock. Prizes: Ist goods to value of 14/-, 2nd of 8/6, 3rd of 6/-, 4th of if-. Admission I/-, — Advt, . '

The Returned Soldiers’ ball held in the Totara Hall, Ross, on Friday last proved a great success there being a large attendance. The decorations were very elaborate, the Ross orchestra supplied splendid music, and the dancers were kept busy by Mr Richards who had charge of the floor. The ladies provided a dainty supper. The waltzing competition for ex-servicemen was won by Mr Silva and Miss McMillan, and the prize for best costumes were won by Beryl O’Donnell and Ray Muir. Other prize winners were M. McKay, P. Crowley, M. Fairlmll and B. Adamson.

Patrick Moran, married, aged 64 years, bad a heart seizure while returning from his work, on the Nelson Creek road, on Monday afternoon,,and expired almost immediately. Deceased a native of Charleston, leaves a a widow, and five daughters, Mesdames A. Taylor (Corel, M Groves (Wellington), N. Lawton (Wellington), Miss K. Moran (Wellington), and Miss V. Moran (Nelson Creek); also one son PafricK, of Nelson Creek Mr Edward Moran, of Greymouth, it a brother.

“The New Zealand Smallholder” published in Auckland, has the following paragraph in its latest issue:—The outstanding feature of the 1933 Conference of the National Beekeepers’ Association of New Zealand, held at Wellington in July, was the address by Mr J. 11. Butland, chairman of the Honey Export Control Board. Mr Rutland dealt comprehensively with the overseas marketing of honey, past, present, and future. So clear and frank was his statement that the doubts and misgivings that had clouded the views of a small proportion of the delegates, was banished. A unanimous vote of appreciation of Mr Rutland's action in attending the conference and taking the delegates fully into his confidence was carried by acclamation. Also a unanimous vote of confidence in the Honey Control Board was carried amidst applause. Mr Butland undoubtedly achieved a great personal triumph.

It has always been our aim to keep our customers’ interests in the forefront, and to that end we have kept our prices down to a minimum. We look forward with pleasure and confidence, to an early inspection of our new season’s spring goods now opening out.— Schroder and Co.—Advt. With the commencement of anothei season we would like to express to our numerous customers our appreciation for past favours.—F. Schroder and Co —Advt. British Dyes made in Glasgow for von—-Fairy Dyes.—Advt.

Miss B. Ryan, draper of Ross,- notifies the. commencement of her half yearly sale on Monday, September 4th.

Turner’s notify they will be open till midnight on Friday for the conveniences of trippers to Christchurch.

Last week freight hauled through the Utira tunnel amounted to 10,895 tons, compared with 9,842 tons in the corresponding week of 1932, anil 10,5 73 tons in IG3I

The fortnightly Euchre will be held in the Three Mile Hall at 8 o’clock sharp, to-night (Wednesday). The first prize is 12/- worth of groceries; 2nd prize is 8/-, and the 3rd prize is Siworth. Admission 1/-. —Advt. Let us introduce you to Lady Margaret, Lady Estelle, Lady Jane, also Silver Strand hosiery. All fine silk, fully fashioned. All new shades, just opened to-day Addituns'. —Advt. The annual hall in aid of Westland Hospital takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night. Very complete arrangements have been made for the function which should prove a distinct success. To-morrow evening, a children’s fancy dress carnival will be held.

The cases of infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts for the week Which ended gt noon on Monday were three fewer than the previous week. The total was 'll, as follows Canterbury: Scarlet ljever, one’,; diptheria, two; tuberculosis, four; erysipelas, one; puerpier.il fever (not ordinary), one; underlant fever, one. West Coast: Tuberculosis, one. Heaths in the Canterbury, district were; Tuberculosis, fpur : puerperal fever (not ordinary) one

At the 'Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday, before Mr W. Meldrum, S.M., William Ernest Vincent, porter at the Bealey Hotel, was charged that on June 10, 1933, at Duns; din, he did steal from the dwelling house of Frederick James, Larby, one suit of clothes valued at £7 10s, and one go]d ring valued at £4 10s, of a total value of £l2, the property of the said Frederick James Darby SeniorSergeant E. Quayle conducted the prosecution. Accused elected to be dealt with summarily and pleaded guilty. He was convicted and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment in the Greymouth prison.

Having flown to Franz Josef Glacier on Saturday afternoon, Mr J. C. Mercer, instructor to the Canterbury Aero Club, took one of the gueuts at the hotel for a flight earl} on Sunday morning. Other passengers followed so fast that his breakfast had to be taken to him at the aerodrome and he did not finish flying till 6 o’clook in tile evening. He began again at' 7.30 on Monday morning, and. did not stop till midday, Altgotlier 30, visitors to the Franz' Josef were carried over the glacier and mountains, most of them anxious to get close to Mount Cook. Mr Mercer returned to Christchurch that evening.

No "Can’t be clone” with Fairy Dyes —Anyone can nse them. —Advt. Poping the stomach can’t ornre a cold in +he head. That’s illogical. For snch an ailment you need the com-mon-sense scientific remedy “Nazal.” Treats it at the points of infection, fiives prompt relief. 60 doses for Is f?d. 120 for 9<j fid.—Advt