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Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1933, Page 4

Mr W. Searie lias been reappointed a member ol i lie ‘Westland Land Board l'or a term <jf two .ears * The Comity Council notifies it is proposed to re-classify portion of Scally Road, Wntaroa. Objections will be received at tbe County Office up to the 21st inst. Let Addisons show you the:a exceptional values in men’s and boy’si navy raincoats just landed, also the newest in men’s sports trousers, ties and warehouse coats.—Advt. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of alteration and conversion to passenger trains as from Saturday, September IG, of the 9.10 Hokitjka-Creymouth and 9.15 p.m. Greymoutli-llokitika Saturday trains. At the County Council meeting yesterday) Cr. B, Ward st;.ted that the unemployed, who had been engaged iil removing ail is! And the Atahura river, had for sUme reason, been taken off. He Asked that the men be again mode available for a month .at least to enable the river to later wash the island away, and thereby prevent a deviation in the river. i Addison’s for wonderful colours and value in towels, roller towelling, tea towels, glass cloths, face cloths, sponge bags, holdalls.—Advt. The cases of infectious ar.d other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during the week, which ended at nron on Monday, showed an increase of five as compared with the previous week. The total was nine, as follows:—Canterbury : Tuberculosis, three; pneumonic influenza, one ; hydatids, one ; puerperal fever (net ordinary), one; undulant fever, one; actinomycosis, one. West Coast; Puerperal septicaemia, one. There were three deaths from tuberculosis in the Ca n tier l>u!ry district.

Congratulations to the chairman up°n his trip in South Westland, and the comprehensive report submitted thereon were conveyed by members at the Westland County Council meeting yesterday. Cr. T. R. Chesterman said that he was pleased that Mr Jeffries had visited so many places off the beaten track, 'in the aid days it was customary for the chairman to spend .weeks a Way, visiting evel'v locality, hut lately it had develdped iiito a 'trip as far ns Waiho and back the next day. Mr Jeffries visit to Jackson Bay wa a the first made by a chairman for about twelve ycftt'Bi

At a meeting of tho executive of the West Coast Competitions Society held -at Grey mouth the treasnruer, submitted a statement cf receipts and -expenditure in connection with the -recent Festival. The receipts totalled £217 is; expenditure £321 19s lid, Irfiving a debit balance of £lO4 18s lid. Mr Keating attributed the loss on tho Festival to the falling off in attendances, the patronage given to the Festival, particularly on the- first tihrcF days, being net good. He added that the expenses incurred had been less than on previous occasions, and everything' bad been kept to a minimum in that direction. The annual report of Westland Piveweries Ltd., states, with a view to conserving the company’s finances, and the general uncertainty of the future of the trade, it is not proposed to recommend payment of a dividend this year. It is shown that the gross profit for the period under review, after paying for materials, wages, beer duty and writing off bad debts, is £9240 5s 6d, a decrease of £747 15s 2d as compared with June, 1932. The net profit, after allowing ing for depreciation, is £1024 7s Id, and (after providing for incoiwe tax the balance to the credit of appropriation account is £2591 12s 6ci. 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, Put New Zealand made vinegar in your cruet —always stipulate Sharland’s vinegar wh°n you buy. It’s pure, piquant, fuh-flavcured condiment. In bottle or bulk. All stores "Advt. Four new pairs of stockings for 6d. Fairy Stocking Dyes.—Advt Protect yourself from coughs and colds this winter —put a few drops of “Nazo!" 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 youi 120 doses for 2s fid —Advt. Keep bany free from colds this winter—sprinkle a few drops of “Nazol”. the scientific remedy on the pillow every night. Disinfects and pnotectfthe points of infection—the nose and throat. 60 doses foi Is fid. 120 doses for 2s fid—Advt. Never sny "Dye,” say "Fairy”— and be sure yon get Fairy.—Advt.

llkte m.v. Gael leaves Woßington at noon to-morrow for Hokidka.

Tlio fortnightly euclire at Three Mile will not take place to-night, having been postponed for a fortnight.-—Advt. Mr Alan Ruuge, optician, will be visiting Hokitika on Friday next and may be consulted at Mr H. M. Coulton's rooms.—Advt. Last week, freight hauled through the Otira tunnel amounted to 9,335 tons, ,conip ired with. 9,711 tons in the coii-espoading week of 1932, and 9,631 tons in 1931. You no; and old will be catered for at ' the Old Time Ball to-night. The dancing | will bo strictly old time until gupper time. Don’t forget grand parade at 10' o’clock. Madame Weigel’s p?.-per patterns -are now obtainable at King’s stationery. Copies of the breeding and management of livestock, horses, cattle and pigs by Lipscomb are a'so now procurable. After a hue spell of weather there was a change last evening and steady fain fell during the night at intervals-. This morning broke fine but cloudy. St. Mary’s weekly -euchre to-morrow at 8 p.m. Ist prifce a special 701 b bag sugar, 2nd prize* goods valued 8s 6d, •3rd prifcfe, goods valued 6s, 4th prize, goods valued -Is. Gome all you euchre players. Admission Is,—Advt. Polling in the Lyttelton bye-election is taking place to-day. The results will be made known as they come to hand from 7.15 p.m. onwards and the final ghould be available before 9 p.m. Spring cleaning suggests, carpets .and runners, -rugs, bedspreads, curtain nets, sliacldow tissues and cretonnes. Make your home beautiful by making a. selection from Addison’s full stocks. The West Coast Canterbury Ranfurly Shield match attracted a record crown from the Coast, but it will be nothing like the attendance at the Old Time Hard-up Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall tonight. The County Council yesterday decided to request the Okuru advisory committee- to -report on the Oku-ru and Arawata cemeteries. In the former case it was reported that fence*; were -down and that cattle were -wandering over the areaj while in the latte r case | certain (repairs were necessary j While engaged* in effecting repairs to the Big Wanganui bridge early this. I week,' M-r George Copper, an employee lof the Public Works Department rel ceived injuries necessitating treatment 'et the Westland Hospital. A\ wire rope, with which he wa s working flew back and landed a nasty blow on Cooper’s forehead The electors of Lyttelton will no doubt find it somewhat difficult in selecting timin' representative out of tjfie three -candidates contesting ‘the seat in the Lyttelton by-election to. day, but it will be no trouble in deciding where to go to-night, whan a reminder is given of the ,annual Grand Ball in Toker’s Hall in aicl o,f Kaihinu school funds, Every prey.'ration has been made for the. enjoyment of patrons. Good floor, good music and M.C. and home-made supper. Roll up and help the “kiddies.” —Advt. There was a very appreciative audience at Princess Theatre last -evening when M. Paul Saldaigne and his talented concert company gave a most d -jo,gable programme. Mrs M. Fahey opened the programme with a pianoforte solo a::d at once established lieruelf in high favour a vociferous encore being demanded. Throughout the 1 evening her accompaniments were of a high class and-quite a feature. Madrme Marie Brodie, /a contralto of great volume, made a decided hit, and her numbers were all very enjoyable, numerous encores being demanded and freely given. Mr R-ees McConachie solo violinist showed his artistry in no uncertain manner and his appearance on the several occasions was always very welcome, hearty approval being given to each number. M.‘ Paul S-ald-iiigne, the robust tenor of' the com- . bination had a hearty welcome and his efforts Were rewarded on each occasion in a very warm manner. Altogether the entertainment was a very pleasing one, and the audience were well rewarded for their , attendance. WitV the commencement of another season we would like to express to our numerous customers our appreciation for past favours.—F. Schroder and Co —Advt.