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Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1922, Page 2

Messbs MrGiiier and Co, distribute an inset of tlieir Is sale to-day. Messrs Mnlfroy and Co., invite tenders for 20 chains of tramway forina-

News of the death of Mr Tom Pollard at Christchurch came to hand yesterday afternoon after we had gone to press. Pollard’s Pictures were not shown last evening, and there will he no pioture. to-night. The Hokitika amateurs have forwarded a wreath to Christchurch and have mads arrangements to he represented at the funeral. -

Arrangements have Ireen made by the Wellington branch of thto Navy League for a handsome wreath to be taken to London by the liner Maliana which left on Monday, for placing on tho Nelson Monument in London on October 25th (Nelson Day). The, wreath is frozen in a block of ice weighing about a quarter of a. ton. Tho following players will represent the Mawhera 15. team in their match with the Hokitika B. team next Saturday afternoon :—Misses McMasters. McGrath, Stubbs, Leach. Alexander, Nelson, Basher, Stanton, Butcher, Leach, Turtle, Castles and Hillman. The above team met and defeated the Dunollie team by two goals to one last Saturday afternoon at Dunollie.

A natural freak in tho form of a two-legged lamb was horn on the farm of Mr F. Smith, of Clevedop, near Auckland. The legs, which were perfectly formed, were oil one side, there being neither shoulder-blade nor hip On the other side. The face of the lamb was also of the freak order, the nose resembling the beak of a parrot. Th 0 little animal was dead when it was found.

Mr T. M. Wilf' id, Leader oi the Opposition, having op eied the political campaign ai Dunedin this week, assisted by other members of the Liberal party, idle campaign is to he continued in other parts of the Dominion. D is a enounced Mr Willord is to deliver a policy speech in Christchurch next Monday night. Various mein hers of the Liberal party are being assigned speaking tasks in both Islands, and it is likely the Opposition will devote special attention to the North I-•land. All arrangements tor Heath and Heather Day on Saturday are now well forward. The Committee of ladies headed liv Mrs n-quhart (chair) and Miss Davidson (Secretary), lias been attending to many details, and p»tnns of the “Don” shop in Bevc'.l Street on Saturday will have n pleasant surprise in the many tempting delicacies offered for sale. The whole of tile proceeds from the sale of flowers, fruit, vegetables and goods wiL he devoted to the fund being raised for the erection of a statue on ( ass Square to the memory ol ltoliert Burns, *tlie great national poet of Scotland. Cabled advice has lieen received by the Auckland Master Bakers’ Association from Melbourne that a hill introduced into the Victorian Parliament, providing for making daylight baking compulsory has been defeated l»v ->7 votes to 10. In New Zealand a Davlight Baking Bill, prepared by Mr J.' McCombs. M.P.. will shortly be considered bv the Labour Bids Committee of House of Representatives. The Wellington master bakers contend that it is impossible to deliver to the public bread which is only twelve hours old if davlight baking is made compulsory. Bread baked between 8 a.m. and o p.m. could not he delivered until the following day, and in many eases it would he over twenty four hours old before it reached the consumer.

There was a very good attendance at the Juvenile Ingleside last niglit at the Supreme Hall when the young folk had a very pleasant evening with games and dancing. Chieftain Davidson of the Caledonian Society presided, and assisted bv others organised a first class entertainment. Mr Davidson addressed tlic assemblage on the occasion of the gathering—a benefit for the Burns statue—and referred to Heath and Heather Day to he held on Saturday when he asked the assistance of the juveniles in various direction*. Supper was served during the evening by the ladies committee, and subsequently the adults wound up the evening with a social dance. The gathering was voted quite a success.

Owing to a number of our country I clients being unable to get to town and participate in our genuine sale bari gains, “Paterson’s” are extending their ' sale for another week, terminating Saturday, Sept. 2nd. Shop early and save disappointment. This is absoluteI ly the last week ancf a visit will convince you of the genuine bargains offering. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and dry French cleaners. All classes of work undertaken. Satisfaction .guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to. Money cheerfully refunded if goods unsuitable. Box Hokitika, “Paterson’s” opposite National Bank.—Advt.

Don’t ask for Egg Preservative—ask for SHARLAND’S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE. There’s a difference. With “Mon” eggs may he poached, boiled or fried.