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Hokitika Guardian, 26 August 1919, Page 2

The committee of the Westland Racing Club meets to-night at 8.30 o’clock.

The annual meeting of the Arahura Dairy Factory Coy. Ltd., will be held on Saturday 6th. September at 3 p.m. at the County Chambers, ITokitika.

The Australian League team now on tour in New Zealand are coming overland to-day and play the West Coast at. Greymouth, to-morrow afternoon.

The quarterly meeting of the U.A.O.D. Westland Lodge, No 89 takes place on Thursday evening. A full attendance is desired as the business is important.

Pollard’s Pictures at the Princess Theatre last evening presented ail (attractive programme. The Gazette was decidedly interesting and was ‘followed by an amusing comedy. Then came the star picture “Peck’s Bad Girl,” with Mabel Normand in the chief role. This was most entertaining and was generally enjoyed by the large audience.

An old and respeted resident of Kumara, Mr Owen Roberts passed away at the Westland Hospital on Wednesday last, at the ripe old age of 76 years. For many years the deceased followed the occupation of a miner, hut for some considerable time past has been incapacitated from work. Two daughters and one son are left.

The death of Mr Stephen E. Wisdom of Cohden took place’ on Sunday morning at Grey Hospital. He was a native of Halifax and a' man of rare intellectual capacity, retaining that faculty till the last. Deceased had attained the ripe age of 92 years, and leaves a brother, Mr Alonzo Wisdom, (sen.), and other relatives. The Government have decided to release the Jugo-Slavs from the obligat’oti to render further national service. These men have been compelled to work on roads and railways under the Public Works Department, being paid currentrates of wages. They have not been treated as prisoners and their personal liberties have not been interfered with except that they .have been compelled to remain in particular localities and to accept the Government employment arranged for them.

Roll up to-night at -.the Supreme Hall! The Hospital euchres and dances are becoming more popular every week. Tonight the! Ladies prize is a white silk blouse length and tjih gents a 51b. box of'" tea. 1 Ya!uab!teiccond prizes are also for competition. Admission 1/-. Music by Mr A Lawn. Euchre at 8 p.m. sharp.jp The Committee- desire to heartily J§Hnnk the following for donating —G. Lakin (Ladies Slippers); jjjfrs T. Ileeiian (Silk Blouse length ans 3 handkerchiefs); T. E. Y. iSeddon,«|(£l|l/0%0 he expendbd on prizesWMi-s J. Hall (cushion and silk colla-rjp There will be a special comliiittjjf' meeting to-niglit at 7.15. p.m. Busyiess important.—Advt.

At the annual meeting of the Grey Jojckey Club held last evening the annual report and balance sheet was adopted. Mr M. Hannan was elected a life honorary member. It was made a recommendation to the incoming Committee that the Club race three days at New Year and that a hurdle race be included in each day’s programme. A motion was also carried that, it he n recommendation to the incoming Committee that the Grey Cnp be run over one mile. This was carried by a majority of four. A recommendation to do away with the issuing of 10s.' tickets at the totalisator was after a deal of general discussion, lost by a small margin. On Saturday, naturally, the great attraction was at Schroder’s, to view the new season’s millinery; and owing to the splendid selection and values, great business was done. Advt. Friday, Saturday and Monday. Last three days of McGruer’s Half-Price Sale. The final and finish of a most successful sale. The last opportunity of big savings on all your requirements. Be thrifty, buy now, buy for now, and buy for the future. All new goods coming forward are at heavy advances. The person that buys now will reap great savings.—McGruer and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt.

Nasal Catarrh, Colds in the Head, Influenza, Bronchitis and Coughs are quickly cured by “Nazol.” Fragrant, effective, speedy. Price Is fid, everywhere.

Ladies do not wear out your beautiful summer clothes on the old-fashioned washboard—let “No Rubbing” Laundry Help” and the pure “Golden Rule” Soap do the work.—Paterson, Michel and Co.—Advt. For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

The most common of ills is probably the ordinary cold, and the most successful of cure® for this common ill is “Nazol.” In tint ties of M) doses for 1b fid.

Though blankets are dear hot water is cheap. Get a North British Rubber Go’s serviceable rubber bottle made with a “Unique” stopper—the brand that spells satisfaction. Recommended by all retailers. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs,— | sure and certain. Price Is fid. I

Mr and Mrs A. Robinson insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Mr 0. Bor ton, Hampden Street, offers in this issue two six-roomed dwellings for sale at £420 and £27s.respectively.

The Victory Dance organised by the Overseas Club takes place at the Drill Shed to-morrow night. This will be the last dance in this hall for some time, as the Defence authorities have determined to refuse all future applications except on behalf of the returned soldiers. The ladies’ committee of the Overseas Club are conducting the social, and members’ wives will oblige by sending along refreshments to tiie Horticultural Hall to-morrow. During the evening there will be a guessing competition, for which prizes will be offered to ladies and gentlemen. First) class music will be provided, and the. gathering should prove a very popular one.

To be in the latest fashion it will be necessary to go to Schroder’s, who are now Elbowing, the latest creations in millinery. The leading shapes are in Georgette, Crepe de Chine, Fagel, Leghorn and Panamas; and, what’s also important, at a very moderate price. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

North British Belting is staunch and lasting. It means economy to users of machinery. Instal* it in your works. Ask your local dealer to give you full details with regard to prices and particulars.