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Hokitika Guardian, 1 June 1922, Page 2

Tile Bailway good shed at Hokitika will be closed on Saturday next.

Tne Public arc requested to note that the local are observing Saturday (Kilfft’s Birthday) as a close holiday.—Advt,

Arriving Friday inol’iiing, fresh groper, crayfish, oysters fialso mutton birds, smoked fish and frtjn eggs. MeVicar and Shannon, Commercial Slipper Booms, Revel! St fret.—Advt.

Materials and workmanship guaranteed in all H.B. I'epnir jobs. 1000 pairs wanted. Satisfaction guaranteed in every job. N.Z. Clotliihg Factory, the value spot.—Advt.

A meeting of thffif We.-thnul Sub-Uh-ion Committee vgjjr be held on Friday evening at 7 ojAwtck to make titnd arrangements fijOTlhe 7-aside tournament next day.—AfSrt,

The death occurred at UetftOh Hospital on Tuesday tnorning of the four and a-half years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Leggoe. The child—a bright little girl—was afflicted with diphtheria, and on Saturday last lie.r removal to the Hospital was ordered, where she passed it wav:

Mr Eric E. Janies, who has opened tn business at Lower Kokntahi as butcher, baker and general carrier, is opening a motor bus service between lvokatahi and Hokitika on Monday next, running oil Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 'l'lie new firm promise every attention to customer’s requirements and should receive substantial patronage.

“[ object to Mr Roberts getting up and making quarter-hour speeches every five minues,” 1 said Mr IV. G. Smith, in the Auckland Arbitration Court. Tt was unfair to address the court, when the re-examination of a witness was being conducted. Mr Bobers: “T won id like to know how I can make speeches a quarter of an hour lo»g every five minutes.”

To-night! To-night! 801 l up to tho Excelsior dance in the Supreme Hall commencing at 8.30 p.m. sharp. The music is in tho capable hands of Miss King, while Mr IV. Sumner will have control of the floor. A strong ladies’ committee have charge of the supper arrangements. Come one 1 Como all! and have a good night’s dancing for the small charge of gentlemen 2s. and ladies Is.—Advt.

A novel feat was accomplished hv the Harbour Beard’s staff on Friday in shifting a huge hentshed. weighing innnv tons, from Waverlev to Maoatta row’s lf.iv fsavs the Dunedin “Times”). The shed was purchased from the Dunedin Amateur Boating Club for use at the hav resort. The shifting was accomplished hv utilising tlie poiVer of the tides. A _ mint was floated underneath the budding. whbTi was lifted clear off the -dies when the tide came in. and the shed was towed down the harbour hv the small steamer Otnkau. The next tide was used to land it safely on its new piles.

The services of Mrs AV. Staveley of Hokitika, have been secured lor the pro duetion of a juvenile opera at Grov mouth in aid of a church fund. Tho presentation is now very nearly readv and from all accounts the production will ho a very creditable one. Mrs Stavolev is putting in. her usual good work which means everything. A wish has been expressed to have the entertainment repeated at Hokitika after the Grevinouth performances to Ire held shortly, a.pjl it. is likelv arrangement: to that end will Ire made.

The song sheet for the Community Singing at the Princess Theatre on Saturday night will he circulated free to-morrow. Those attending should keep tho sheet for personal use. The vocal evening is organised primarily to help the Fund for the Blind. A large attendance should Ire present, and a gnndlv sum should he raised. There will be no charge for admission, hut a collection will ho taken up. Song sheets at the Theatre will lie on sale at 3d each, this money all going, also, to the Fund. The public are advised to go early on Saturday night, as being a lipli day and the business places closed, there is sure to he a very large attendance. The song leaders will be Messrs Aldridge and Seddon.

Our prices are convincing when combined with our well-known quality. White towels 2s 6d, 2s lid pair, coloured 2s lid, 3s 6d pair, curtain net 36 tq 50 inch wide 2s 6d, 2s lid. 3s 6d to 5s lid yard, Damask 4s lid, 5s 6d. 6s 6d, blankets at special cut prices, 72 ■inch aift serge in brown, marono or green at 10s 6d pard; also full stocks of hearth-rugs, carpet squares, slips, mats, runners, linos, etc. Addisons.AldVt.

Stop coughing! “NAZOL” gives instnnt relief, stops tickling, soothes throat soreness and huskinesa.

A social will be held in the Public | Hall, Kokatahi oit Wednesday, June 7th in aid of the fund for the Blind of N.Z. arranged by the Upper Koknthlil school children: Wanted 1000 boot repairs! Try tis for first class work at lowest prices. All classes of work clone promptly. N.Z. Clothing Factory, the value spot. —Advt. , . The Rover Footljll Club are holding a dsince in the Supreme Hall on Friday evening ,‘2nd.®line. The music is in the capable Hands of Miss King. Efficient M.C. iGeats, Is 6d; ladies Is. -Advt. “There is ho doubt that damages are aii efficacious remedy for nervous trouble,” interjected His Honour Mr Justice Stringer, in the course of examination of a plaintiff in a compensation case. Plaintiff had detailed how her nervous system had been deranged bv the accident, and defendant’s counsel was cross-examining her ns to wlmt part the civil proceedings played in her malady, 110 suggested that the sufferer would be much relieved when the case was over, hut llis Honour weilt a step further with his trite remark

A meeting of the Hokitika Chrysanthemum Show was field last evening, when the balance sheet was received and adopted, and accounts passed for payment. It was decided to. hold a similar show on Wednesday Muy 2Rd* 1923. Votes of thanks were passed to the judges, donors of special prizes, find the "vstrioUs lady workers, a sub-com-mittec was appointed to revise the schedule, and issue copies of the cut bloom section in August, so as to enable growers to arrange their plants for exhibition blooms, Tie credit bttlu.lcc frUm the Show was C-io os 3d and it wiis decided to hand £4O to tlie Hoste Fund,, and carry the balance forward towards next year’s show.

A very pleasant evening was spent last evening in Mclntosh’s Club Rooms, hv the Excelsior Football Club, the occasion being to farewell Mr J. Bannister. a. prominent member, who is about to leave to join the Maori R»flh. v team to tour N.S.W. Mr H. M. Coulson, (President), in a few well-chosell voids wished Mr Bannister a pleasant trip and a safe return to oUcc again take his place in the team. Mr Bannister, amid cheers, thanked the Club for the excellent evening given him and hoped to lie soon back amongst them ;'gaitl. He assured them that while ana)’ *- would do his best to uphold the traditions that other Coasters had made on the football field. During the evening musical items were rendered by Messrs Wogaii, Coulsoll, Fraser IL, Eraser IL, Heehaii, Sumner, Best ahd Bannister, Messrs A. H. Lfiwit and A. Wllgnli were the iiccOmjiiinistS. Shortly aftefi 11 O’clock, tlie gathering dispersed with tlie siiigiiig of "Auld Latlg Syne” and God Save the Kiii*.

“Everyone expects that tiie boys of this school will faithfully carry on the traditions of tlie parent school,” said Lord Jeilierte, when opening the flew Mouiit Albert Giaiiimtir School “Tiffditioii is oito ot the greatest tilings lit a school, Such a great deal depends oil those who lav the foundation of a school a great responsibility is tlieiiss. I would like you hoys to start this school with the very best traditons-of the old Grammar School—emulate them and try and beat them if possible. They will have a great influence Oil the future iife of the community. Btiild up character, for it is of tlie greatest importance, mid one of the niost important functions of ii school to develop. 1 do not think that New Zealand hoys iire .lacking in. character. It is essential for good citizenship and Empire building. The good work of the pioneers of this country must be an incentive to you. Well did they, do their work. You have a grand little country, and it is up to you to develop it in the way they started it,” (Applause.)

The forty-eighth annual meeting of tho Hokitika Gas Coy. was held at tho Company’s office, Stafford Street, at 5 o’clock last evening. Mr TV. E. Williams. (Chairman of Directors) presided, and shareholders present (with proxies) represented over a thousand shares. The report and balance sheet were adopted, Mr J. Boyd, n share, holder expressing the view that shareholders of long standing should be offered seats on the directorate. Hie report stated that £SOO had been spent on the works lately, and a tint iei £3OO was to he spent. This amount came out of revenue, and despite this it was possible to pay a dividend ot -3s per share (payable on the 12th inst.) Tlie attention to the works of late had increased their value by fully £I,OOO- - continued success of the Company was predicted. Dr ioicholmann, the retiring director, was re-elected; as was also MA. B. King, the auditor. Mr I) J. Evans moved a vote of thanks to the staff, and ill doing so eulogised the work of the Manager (Sir G. Heinz) who had been with them for the year His knowledge and tradeslnanslnp had resulted in many economies, and the savings made in various directions had in the aggregate been substantial, more, than making up for any loss in consumption. The Chairman in seconding the motion, eulogised the work of the Secretary, Mr H. SV. R. Sweney. Ihe valuable advisory assistance of Mr Kennedy of Greyiqouth, was also appreciated. The motion was carried and l.oth Messrs Heinz and Sweney expressed their thanks for the consideration extended to them. The absence of Messrs Preston and Wilson, two directors, ivai apologised for, and satisfaction expressed that the health of the latter was improving, ami lie would be about again soon. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the proceedings.

Staggering prices.—Last three (lavs of sale—Thursday, Friday and Monday, .Tune Ist to sth. Considering how important this great sale, with its drastic reductions, is to you. Height of season .roods at end of season prices, that’s the position in brief. Why pay more to gain less, here every pound will produce what you pay !)0s for elsewhere. Wo brought the prices down. Wo keep the prices down. Quick quit quotations in every department.—MeGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt, We look back with pardonable price to the part wo have played in abolishing Washboard Slavery through the scientific discovery of “NO-RUBBING” Laundrv Help.—Perry and Co., Agents for “NO-RUBBING.” That the public appreciate good value is quite evident by the number of people who visit “Paterson’s’" when j in town. We have still a few sample j stockings in cashmere and silk, also | men’s socks, and if you have not already purchased your winter require- ( ineiits do so at once while you have the • opportunity. A further consignment of blankets just to hand in white and grey. Single 29s 6d ; three-quarter 37s 6d and double 49s 6d. Prepare for the cold weather. Wonderful values in men’s clothing etc. Agents for C. Taylor and < Co., 'Kxport Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. Box 80 “Patersons”, Cash Drapers. Opposite National Bank, Revell St. Mail orders promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Advt. j