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Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1919, Page 2

Thp entries for the fat stock sales at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue.

Electric torches and batteries may now be obtained at Toohey’s in any quantity.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Chamber of Commerce takes place pn Tuesday pext at the usual hour and place.

A meeting of supporters of Mr T. E. Y. Seddon will he held in the Public Hall, Kokatabi on Saturday, November 29th to form a committee etc.—L. 11. Morel, Convenor,—Advt

The Wellington owned Arlington is now looking bright and well. It is his owner’s intention to take him to the West Coast meetings at Christmas for the hurdle events. The chestnut gelding should bo well able-to hold bis own in°the jumping events on the West Coast. Sarbonite is another likely hurdler for the Hokitika races.

Mr Scddon’s itinerary for next week’s political campaign appears in this issue. Tf, will be noticed that on bis return from south next Tuesday, lie will visit tire centres radiating from Hokitika. The residents of both Koiterangi and Kokatabi have expressed a desire to' entertain Mr Seddon, and socials will be held in his honour following the meetings at those places. On the Sunday intervening between the two meetings in the agricultural district, Mr Seddon will rest at Koiterangi.

The Paeroa sailed early this mornng for Wellington. t> Business people are reminded that v she banks will be closed on Mon- r lay next (St Andrew’s Day) and Tues- *- lay (anniversary of Westland province). c a Full details of the sale of Mr M. McSovern’s furniture and effects, to be offered by public auction in Stafford street by W. Jeffries and Co., auction- ® eers, appear in this issue. The sale commences at 2.15 p.m. sharp to-mor- , 1 s row. Entries for the Hokitika Boxing rournament close with the Secretary i to-morrow evening. Already highly satisfactory entries have been received J assuring the success of the gathering. The special bout between Sailor O’Dea and J. Garvey of ißunanga is also being eagerly looked forward to. •Sunimonses' to appear before the Grey Magistrate’s Court were received by ten or eleven youths yesterday says the “Argus.”. Informations have now been laid against them in regard to the demonstration against the Rev Howard Elliott, P.P.A. Organiser on the 20th of October last. They are variously charged, some with trespassing, others with stone throwing or threatening behaviour and the rest with taking part in an unlawful assembly. The secretary of the local boxing association advises us that 32 entries have been received for the ‘six events at the forthcoming tourney, and include all the present holders of amateur championships of the Coast. The box plan is now open, and seats may be reserved in the circle and stage, at 2s 6d and 4s respectively, without tax or extra charge. As the demand for seats' is daily increasing intending patrons should visit the booking office early to avoid disappointment. All seats can be reserved at the Theatre Booking Office, or with the local secretary. The value of first aid instructions to the injured was fully demonstrated at Ruatapu school on the 25th inst., when a pupil of the school received a wound in tlip foot, accompanied by arterial hemorrhage. The hemorrhage" was trolled by Miss Willetts. The accident would probably have ended with fatal results had not a successful method of controlling the hemorrhage been applied. The effect of the application, goes to show] the necessity of the work being taught as a compulsory lesson in the schools. Accidents of this nature are always prevalent, and, in some cases accompanied by .the loss of life. From now on local theatre goers are to be well catered for, (in addition to the ordinary picture entertainments). The Princess Theatre is being well booked ahead with fresh novelties. Next week the Te Koa entertainers will be here. The following week there will be a special Chaplin night with the great picture “Shoulder Arms” described as Charley’s [best. The next succeeding week will afford a special treat with the presence of the Allan Wilkie Dramatic Company. For the race nights an Australian Pantomime Coy., under engagement to Mr Pollard will occupy the boards. On New Year’s; night the annual Caledonian concert will be held. • Other attractions are also spoken of as suitable dates occur. Experts have said that a well-bred Indian Runner duck is for two seasons or more probably the greatest egg producing machine of all species of bird life (says the Auckland “Star”). Mr E. W. Daniels’s No 2 duck, at the Mount Albert laying contest, has now laid 182 eggs without a break in as many days, which is, as far as can he found out a world’s record for continuous laying, the previous record being 174. The bird is still going strong, and is simply a marvel in egg production. Mr Daniels, who lives at Stanley Bay, lias a section of less than a quarter of an acre, keeps only six ducks at home, and is iij no sense a poultry farmer or poultry expert- His farm has for weeks held the premier place, sPnd shows what Joan he done in a small way in a backyard of ordinary size against large poultry farmers and experts who are in a big way, and make the business their one study. Mrs A .M. Browne took her departure from Hokitika last evening after many years residence here. Mrs Browne was well-known as the second daughter of the late H. J. Jansen, who founded the Post Office hotel here. Since retiring from the hotel business, Mrs Browne was largely interested; in the Princess Theatre, originally built by the enterprise of her late father, and also conducted the shop and booking office in conjunction' with the theatre. Mrs Browne has disposed of her interest in the Princess Theatre to Mr. J .J. Mclntosh of the Red Lion Hotel, and in future the shop will be conducted by Misses M. and L. Mclntosh. Mrs , Browne has moved to Westport to take . charge of her late daughter’s family, I and will be joined by her surviving j daughter Miss Browne. Both Mrs and Miss Browne have many friends, here-j abouts who will regret their departure, but all will wish them well in the new J locale. Mrs Browne was one of our en- • terprising cifzens and it is due to her I that the town was so wgll served in the matter of a commodious theatre for the general entertainment pf the public. Several friends assembled at the railway station last night to say au revoir, for it is hoped residing so close to Hokitika, • Mrs Browne and her daughter will not be strangers to the old town with which they and their family have been identified for so long. (

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Buy while the buying is good. Last Week of McGnie?' and Coy’s Great Stock Reducing Sale, Sale positively ends on Saturday next, November 29tb. | Great end of Sale Bargains 1 such as are never seen outside of McGruers. The prices have been clipped down further. Wo have made big preparations for big business. No profiteering, all goods at Bedrock Cash Prices. McGruer and Co. Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika. — lAdvt.

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Those looking for good footwear at lrgain prices should not fail to pay a Lsit of inspection to Keller’s sample, )oms to-morrow, where Messrs Me- 1 ( ruer and Co. are holding a great [earing sale of a whole stock of boots) nd shoes.' | A cottage at Waiuta owned by Mr & ~ O. Moore, was burned down the ther day. The owner was at work at he time, and his wife was in Reefton, ,’here she had gone for a medical conultation for her son. The building was nsured for £IOO. b A son of Mr and Mrs J. Humphries b iad the misfortune to break his leg at teeiton. He was riding a pony, and 0 I’lien nearing home, set the animal to ump a blackberry bush. The pony 1 ose at the bush all right, but struck s iome timber in it, with the result that 1 he steed was thrown to the ground ,vith the lad under it, and his left leg * vas broken an inch or two below the J rnee. The filial euchre tournament of the j season drew a large attendance in St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening. Hie prizes were of exceptional value, and the Club is deeply grateful to the donors, (Mr and Mrs J. Taylor, (two valuable specimens of Mt. Mellick work) Mrs G. Lakin, (a pair of house slippers), and Mr E. C. Toohey, (a bicycle lamp). The following were the lucky players: —Ladies Ist. Mrs J. Fox; 2nd Mrs E." Heenan; gents Ist Master G. Freitas; 2nd. Master W. Freitas. After a plentiful supper had been done full justice to, dancing went merrily ahead until midnight. The music was supplied by Misses A. Daly and A. Stopforth. During the evening the secretary extended a cordial invitation to all patrons, well-wishers and helpers to attend a complimentary social evening next Thursday, tendered as a token of the Club’s appreciation of its large attendance and gifts of prizes throughout the past year. On that evening the aggregate prizes will be presented. A special musical programme has been arranged for; also a good supply of dance music, SHARD AND’S MALT VINEGAR makes delightful salads. Brewed from malt and sugar. Free from mineral acids. Conforms to requirements of Food and Drugs Act. All grocers. All the best cooks say SHARLAND’S is the best Baking Powder. It is cheapest, too. Ask your grocer. ' The world’s medical tonic beverage— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.