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Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1933, Page 4

A grand ball takes place in the Town Hall Itinui to-morrow evening, music being supplied by the Happ'ness Boys.

The flags were flying on the Government buildings yesterday Mi honour of the 20th anniversary of the declaration of the Dominion of New Zealand.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Poultry and Pigeon Society Wll be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Horticultural Hall. All interested are invited to attend.

The Returned Soldiers’ Weekly euchre tournament takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall, this evening at eight o’clock, Ist prize groceries to the value of 14/-, 2nd 8/6, 3rd 6/-, 4th 4/-. Admission 1/—Advt.

Yesterday afternoon, at Wellington, the Prime Minister, Mr Forbes, replying to a questioner, sad that no decision has yet been reached on tlie question on increasing the size of the Legislative Council.

Now is the time for spring cleaning —to freshen up your home you must pay Schroder and Co a vistt, where you will find a splendid selection of curtains, hearth rugs, runners carpet squares, and linoleums. Special cf.scount given for quantity—Advt.

A fire occurred at Runanga last night at 9.15, when a five-roomed dwelling at the upper end of Ward Street was burnt to the ground. Owned by Mr T. E. Kennedy, the house was occupied by Mrs T. Chinn and family, all of whom were absent, visiting friends in the township at the time of the fire.

Interest in the Westland Aero Club hag been considerably augmented of late and an endeavour is being made to 'increase the membership, and all intrested are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday evening. The importance of having the club settled on sound lines need not be emphasised if the local landing ground it to be made a central one for the district.

A fatal accident occurred at the Stockton mine, Westport yesterday the victim being Mr James Reid, an old employee of the Stockton Company. Reid was killed by a fall of coal in the south-west section of the mine. The late Mr Reid had worked at the Stockton Mine for the past 20 years. He had been an official of the Stockton Miners’ Union for some time past.

Cabled advice was received yesterday of the death of Mr Arthur .Ford, which had taken place at Melbourne. The deceased was formerly of Ross, and was a resident of Hokitika for a number of years, following the vocation of a carpenter. He leaves a wife and family of three children, three brothers (Mr Robert Ford of, Hokitika,' and Messrs Thomas and John Ford of Harilmni), and three sisters (Mrs G. McMillan of H'arihari, Mrs D. Gordon of Christchurch and Mrs J. C. Free of Lieeston.) Deceased paid a visit to the district about a year ago.

Protect youroMf from winter .ri ments, such as coughs and “Nazol” is an efficient, S'ienr.ffic remedy. Acts at the root of tl." trouble. Gives quick relief. 15?0 for 'is dd. GO doses Ao Is fid - AdvC Save money—use Fairy Dyes f° r those faded curtains. —Advt. Winter is here with its attendant joughs, colds and ocher lung complaints. Be prepared to nip such ailments in the bud. Keep a ?s 6d bottle of “Nazol” handy--con-tains 120 doses. Small s>ze at Is fid contains fiO doser —Advt tlere’s a really simple yet effuctive remedy for roughs and colds—“Nazol.” Treats such ailments scientifically at the points of infection. 60 dose.: for is 6d. doses for 2r 6d.—Advt.

'Pile Trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Thursday morning next at 9.30 o’clock, A long night dance will he held in lli'e Waiinea Hall on Wednesday evening in aid of the Kumar a Cricket Chub funds. There was the best run of the stiason of whitebait til’s morning, fair quantities being caught. The scene on the wharf was quite a busy one. Ratepayers are again reminded that payment of the current Borough of Hokit'.ka rates must be paid not later than to-morrow to secure the rebate of five Per cent. On Friday evening at Tokers’ Hall, Aralnira a dance will he held in aid of the unemployed Xmas gifts fund. The gathering is arranged hv the Araliura Valley Womens’ Institute.

Tlie suipmer fabrics are very da.nty indeed. Schroder and Co. have just landed the second shipment of millinery and dress fabrics. An early inspection is essential to get the pick of the stock. —Advt.

Miss Duleie ,Cameron, of Marsden street, Heathcote, who was injured in a, motor bicycle accident at the intersection of Ferry Road and Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, on Sunday, September 17th, and who was admitted to the Christchurch Hospital in an unconscious condition, is still seriously ill. She has not yet regaineir consciousness. Mr It. Hazelhurst, the Canterbury representative footballer, who was injured in the same accident, continues 'to make progress towards recovery.