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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1918, Page 2

The Hon. Minister of Lands, Mr. D. IT. Guthrie, is expected to visit the district during the next month. Tt is notified in tliis issue that the dressmaking classes under the H°lulika Technical School will not he held for four weeks. A recent casualty list Seriously 111—Mackny, F. J. D., ( Lo "'- or Kokatahi). Not. Reported as Severe Cases, Katau, W. L.-Cpl., (Bruce Bay). St. Mary’s Club euchre tournament, und dance will be held this (Monday) evening. Four good prizes for competition; supper provided and dance to follow. Everybody welcome. —Advt.

A social and dance will be tendered by the Kanieri residents to Private Alf Fleming in the Kanieri Public Hall on .Monday evening, the 26th inst. Admission, Gentlemen 2s; Ladies a plate, or Is.—Advt. Surgeon-General R. S. I. Ileiidoison, Director-General of Medical Services, reported on Friday that two cases of cerebro-spinal meningities under treatment at Foatherston military hospital were convalescent. Two patients "cie much better, one was doing well, and the sixth ease was not quite so well.

The’New Clothing Factory has now entered the last week of their giand clearing sale and in this issue notify a further list of reduced prices for the balance of this great clearance sale. It is the last opportunity to secure splendid values, such as will not ©, recui again, so the chance should not he missed.

The Chairman .if the local School Committee, Mr. A. Aitken, has been advised by the Canterbury Education Hoard tlnit Mr. John Brnnton, M.A. lately appointed Rector of \ ictoria School, concludes his engagement at the Southbrook school, Canterbury, at the close of next month, and will take up his duties at the Hokitika School earlv in October.

The usual fortnightly euchre tournament anil dance will he held in the Arab lira Valley Public Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the funds of the Copper Trail. Two first prizes have boon kindly donated by ( Mr Broeklehnrst, one by Mr J. King and one by a well-wisher. Junior prizes bv Mr Spence, of Rimu. Admission, gentlemen Is Cd; ladies Is. or plate.—Advt. To-morrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the valuable household furniture and effects of Mr. C. Mulfrov will he open for inspection at his residence in Hampden Street prepara try to being offered by auction on Wednesday next at 1.30 p.m. sharpi Everything is in first class condition and each article can he offered with absolute confidence, buyers will do well to make a visit ol inspection.

Mr Clement Wragge made the following meteorological forecast the..other day:—A gigantic storm, about 40,000 miles .in diameter, has made its appearance on the sun, and those with good sight will be able to see it by s piece of smoked glass, without optical aid. This surely means further earthquake action, and meteorological disturbances in various parts of the world, with displays of the aurora in high latitudes and great magnetic tension when the solar upheaval becomes, central During the immediate future locally fin© weather is expected, hut afterwards wo may expect a decided change for the worse. The fnimy dress ball for juveniles that followed Thursday’s adult function on Friday night, proved a distinctly .successful gathering. The children mustered in strong force, and a great many .of them were in fancy costume which showed much taste and originality. There was also a good number of adults present who thoroughly enjoyed watching the pleasures of the young people. The prizes for the best costumes were awarded as iollows Girls: Beatrice Yarrall, (Black Butterfly) Ist; Mavis Bock ("Copper Trail) 2nd ; Phyllis Dowell, (souvenirs from France) 3rd; Boys—Max Coulson (Char lie Chaplin). Ist; Bart Dowell, (Father Christmas 2nd ; Fred Lynch (jockey) 3rd. During the evening Mr. M. Coul son disposed of the Gollvwog and a Father Xmas Bag. over £2 being realised. .The gathering was a very joyful one and everybody appeared to have a happy time. The net proceeds of the two balls promises to substantially add to the length of the Copper Trail. The Unique feature of the “Unique” brand Hot Water Bottle is that it is easily filled without “spitting” atul j never cracks, . leaks or breaks at the joints. All chemists. "NO RUBBING” Laundry Help delights every housewife. Is 3d packet sufficient for sever! weakly family washings. Dee Bros;