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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1933, Page 4

Entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear ju this issue..

The wholesale price of butter advanced by one penny per lb on the West Coast this morning.

Soldiers’ Hall, Saturday night, Old Girls’ Basketball Club complimentary dance to Bulle r footballers. Good music, efficient M.C.—Advt.

The Westland County Council calls for tenders for a road metalling contract over a section of Petersen road ia-t Hnriharj', Tenders -close on the lOt-h October at the County Office,

While engaged in his work as machinist -at the “Grey River Argus” Office, yesterday morning, Mr L. Cooper had the top of the- index finger of his right had removed throught catching his hand in the cog of a wheel. He was given medical attention by Dr W. A. Bird.

On Thursday evening an incipient outbreak of fiiro was discovered in premises in Mewhera Quay, Greymcuth, occupied by Mr F. H. Hayes, house furnisher. The Fire Brigade was summoned, and they soon had the flames subdued. The fire originated behind the mantlepiece in the workshop, and wa-s confined to that room, little damage being done.

Ladies’ pure f uji silk bloomers, all sizes, from 2/6 at Bade’s.—Advt-.

New Zealand finest butter continues to gain in price on the London market, this week’s quotations on a firm market, according to Dalgety and Co’s, advices, being:—Danish, 118 s to 120 s; N.Z. finest, 106 sto 110; Australian finest unsalted 108 - to 110 s; Australian finest salted 107 s to 109 s ■ Australian G.A.Q., -104 s to 106 s. The cheese market is also firm, the quotations being:—N.Z. white and coloured 54s to ‘sss; Canadian white and coloured 54s to 58b.

The first general meeting of the Franz Josef branch of the Women’s Institute was held at Waiho Gorge, on Thursday September 21. The first part of the meeting was devoted to enrollment of members and genera] business, after which Sister Gunn gave a most interesting and instructive- talk on First Aid in the Home. Mrs L. Gibb (president) gave a prize for an amusing guessing competition which was won by Mrs Peter Graham. A delicious supper given by the committee was then served to members and guests present.

Special purchase—Ladies vests, fuji silk bloomers, cotton bloomers assorted shades, fancy aprons, children’s bloomers and pinafores • at prices that defy competition. Call to-day; only a limited quantity.—Frank Bade, ’phone 179 —Advt.

The secretary of the local Unemployment Committee, acting under instructions, has notified all single men under. 50 years of age, on the County, Borough and Hospital Board No 5 lists, of vacancies at the Public Works camp on the Greymouth-Westport road. The men have been advised to notify the District Inspector of Factories at Greymouth if they -are prepared to accept the work and unless a satisfactory reason is forthcoming, the men will he barred from further relief. The Westland Mining Executive made representations to the- Unemployment Board in consequence of instructions affecting'the working of the gold-mining scheme in the district, and received a reply intimating that men actually’ engaged or who can conveniently be placed on prospecting, will not be called on to enter the relief camp. As additional men will require to he placed on the Humphries prospecting scheme this reply will he considered generally satisfactoiy.

West Coast Airways Ltd., want two passengers for Waiho on Sunday. Concession rate. Bing phone 116. —Advt. It has always been our aim to keep our customers’ interests in the forefront, and to that end we have kept our prices dofvn 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. Protect yonrc»lf from umtir if! ments. such as coughs and “Nazol” is an efficient, snenr.ific remedy. Acts at the root of the trouble Hives quirk relief. WO d-r'oq fur vs fid. 60 doses fy Is fid -- Advt. Fairy .Dyes in 31 shades for all purposes— 6d tube.—Advt.

The latest in fancy washing aprons at 1/3 each at Hade's.—Advt. The Hokitika Borough Council notifies that rates must be paid by Wednesday next to secure tile five per cent rebate. Soldiers’ Hall, Saturday night, Old Girls’ Basketball Club complimentary dance to- Builer footballers. Good music, efficient M.C.—Advt.

.An act of vandalism is reported from Mahinapua Creek. Last night three set uets belonging to Mr Sid Holley wore slashed and torn to pieces being practically destroyed. The value of the nets was about £3 l(!s.

The anniversary of the Methodist Church in Hokitika will be observed tomorrow’. A special service for children in the morning, and at the evening service Mr Arnold Perry will bo the isolist

Patrons are inotifierl tliat cream may now bo purchased on Sunday morning (10 to 12) (at the Westland Dairy Factory.—Advt. A big attraction next week will bo the modem and old time dance in St. Mary’s Club Beams on Monday evening. Prizes will be given to the winners of the lucky spot barn dance. Good music will be supplied by Ces. Williams and patrons are assured of a very enjoyable evening at the small cost of one shilling.—Advt. Treat a cold logically at the points of infection. Use Nazol—-the scientific remedy. Disinfects and protects Dm points of infection —the piftsaizes of the nose and throat. Gives prompt rotipf. 60 doses for la 6d, 120 doses for 2s fid.—Ad*t. British Dyes made in Glasgow for you—Fairy Dyes.—Advt.