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Hokitika Guardian, 7 September 1917, Page 2

Messrs A\’. Jeffries and Co., announce the entries for Monday’s stock sale at Arahura in this issue. Messrs G- AV. Moss and Co. announce tlie entries for Monday's sale of stock at Arahura in this issue.

To-morrow afternoon at 2.39. o'clock sharp, the successful juvenile cantata “Soot and the Fairies” will bo repeated at the Princess Theatre on this occasion in aid of tho Soldiers Tobacco Fund.

To-morrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, sharp on tho promises of Mr S. P. Briggs, Tancred Street, Messrs Pollock and Bevan will si'll by auction the whole of the household furniture and effects, all in good order and condition. As Mr. Briggs is leaving for Christchurch every line must be sold. As there are a Large number of lines to be disposed of, the sale will commence at two o’clock sharp. • '

Wither permitting, there. will bo a working bee on the Bowling Green tomorrow afternoon.

• Owing to missing the through connect ion yesterday owing to the late arrival of the steamer at Lyttelton, the Westland deputation will bo unable to return until Saturday night. During the course of Lieut. Mackenzie’s lecture last evening he stated that both the Gorman “Mauser” Rifle and their ammunition were superior to the British.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. notify sorao additioners in the entry for K oka tab i stock sale on Wednesday, next, including, 15 fat sheep for Mr. E. Woolhouse and. shares in the Kokatahi Factory and Saleyards Company. At the Princess,,Theatre last evening Pollard’s Pictures presented an interest ing programme. There was a splendid Pa the Gazette, containing many attractive items. The star feature was a live act drama by Thomas Inc© “A Gamble in Souls” in which there was a well placed plot that proved of decided interest.

There was a good muster of both Territorials and Cadets at the Drill Hall ]ast- evening when a lecture on the mechanism of the rifle was given by Lieut. Mackenzie of .Greymouth. The lecture which occupied about an hour and a half was very interesting. At the conclusion Major Jeffries thanked Lieut Mackenzie for his able lecture and he hoped that he would he able to make more frequent visits to Hokitika'.

The capital entertainment given on Wednesday evening needs no special references. The picture of the fairies large and small was a very prettey one, and there will be many who will gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of again witnessing the entertainment, while those who were not so fortunate should not miss the last opportunity that will be given to-morrow afternoon. Popular prices of Is. for adults and sixpence for children should assist to attract another crowded attendance.

lion. Wm. Fraser, stated in the House that several hydro-electric schemes were submitted for tho consideration of Parliament, hut only Lake Coleridge was adopted as an experiment. Tho result had been so favorable that steps were now being taken to submit to Parliament for authorisation as soon as they can be prepared certain schemes to provide Wellington .and Auckland districts with electric energy. It was impossible to provide the neoessary funds or labour for either of these schemes until the war was over.

It is with regret that we record the death at Kumara of Miss. Sophia. Cunningham daughter of Mr. Charles Cunningham. The deceased was a •

of the Arahura district and about 32 years of age. She had been in failing health for some months and tho end was not* unexpected. A father and stepmother and large family of brothers and sisters are left to mourn their loss. One brother Private Charles Cunningham has laid down his life at tho front. Many friends will hear with sorrow of her end, tho deceased being very popular with all who knew her. A grand social and dance held at the Public Hall, Koiterangi on Friday night last in aid of the Red Cross Fund was a very pronounced success. The organiser, Mjr. R. Cropp had made very complete arrangements with the result that the sum of £25 was netted for the Funds. Mr. H. Norman, County Chairman, made an excellent auctioneer, disposing of a large number of gifts donated hv well-wishers. Music for the dance was supplied by MissesoDimmick and Meharry (piano) assisted by Mr. E. Cropp (cornet). Tho gathering proved very enjoyable. The Society desires to thank the organiser and all concerned for the very welcome donation received.

“The professional politician in this country does not count for; very much in rny mind,” said Mr. J. A. Frostick at a meeting of the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce, and a smile. went round the members. He added that the people would have to rely on their own efforts very much more in the future than in the past. Instead of going to the Government for everything, they should get together, as business men, in various forms of national life, and see that the best was done by those most capable for the work. They had assumed too much when they assumed that a member of Parliament or Minister was an authority on every subject, under the sun. They should see to it that the country was legislated for in the interests of the happiness and welfare of the people. Hokitika ladies happiest knitting socks for our soldier hoys while ‘‘No Rubbing” Laundry Help does the weekly '>-n<dtinsr. T)ep Bros.—Advt. ' WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS, invaluable to the traveller.

Spring ia here, therefore Schroder and Co. are. making a special display of curtains in all the newest fabrics,, viz: voiles, colored madras, cloister cloth, also a splendid range of Chinese matting, and squares at a very moderate price. Inspection is invited. No one asked to bnv.—Advt.