Weather permititng the Municipal Band will render a programme oh Cass Square next Sunday afternoon.
A grand presentation ball under the auspices of the II cstland Sub-l nion will be held in the Opera House on Wednesday, Oct 25th. Music by -Mr Lawn’s orchestra.
A grand concert and ball will be held in the Public Hall, Kanieri on Wednesday November Btli., in aid of the Kanieri Public School prize fund.
I To-night- at Arahura Valley Hall at 8 o’clock, Major Stafford M.R.C'A .S. will lecture on the care and treatment of stock. Major Stafford will I give an address at Koiterangi on j Thursday at 2.30 p.m. and at the Public Hall, Kokatabi at 8 p.m. I His Worship the Mayor has promisod to ask the business people to close their premises on Saturday afternoon to allow their employees to attend the challenge football match Unlteds v. Excelsiors. There is certain to be it good attendance, as this will prove the match of the season, besides helping aworthy object viz., the budding of the nurses quarters at Westland Hospital.
The appointment of Judge H. I'. A}*son of the Native Land Court, ns Resident Commissioner of the Cook Islands was announced at Wellington yestei* day. Judge Aysou will succeed Mr Hewitt S.M.. who has filled the position for the ] list two years. The new Commissioner is a barrister alld solicitor, nlid is a son of the Chief Inspector of Fisheries.
Cable advice received ill New Zealand this week states that the Norwegian sardine catch is a failure. This is the fish better known as sild and brisling, which has a fairly good sale in Now Zealand. An increase in prices is almost certain to follow, as the new pack is usually shipped about. this time.
Infectious and other notifiable dise'ses reported ill the Crtnterbury-West-Cuist heal 111 district for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 28, as Y-ljows :—Butler: Scarlet fever 1; diphtheria I; Grey: Scarlet fever 1 ; diphtheria. 1: tul(;rculosis 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 3; diphtheria 2; enteric I: uibeiculosis. 6; pneiiiiic.iiin 1 ; erysipelas I : puerperal septicaemia 2. Asilbul'tdn: Tuberculosis 1. South Canterbury: Hydatids 1. I Mr J, Wafer, of Amtikn. was injur- ! od on Monday evening through a fall in the dark while walking along the railway line towards Moana. He tripped and struck his head heavily on fho i on rail. He was in a bad condition when found, but was quickly conveyed to Moana Hotel where he received treatment. Shortly after midilight t haemorrhage set in. Yesterday a. drtri tor arrived from Otira, and later it was reported that the sufferer was out ’ of danger. | Word has been received by regis- ' trur of electors that the first supplei mentary rolls are to close on Wednes- ! day, 18th. inst. All wlio possess the necessary qualifications but who have not been enrolled should lose no time in putting in an application for enrolI incut as there is nothing to be gained by leaving this important duly to the last moment. The second snpplemen--1 tary rolls will close on the day that > the writs are issued, after which it will not he possible to get on the rolls i in time for the applicant to exercise his vote at the approaching general j election .
The ‘‘Japouioa Fair” arranged by i tile Ross Presbyterian Church proved very successful, and the workers aie to lie congratulated upon the effort Pleasing decorations of imitation .Tjiponica and lilic- transformed the Tu- ] tara Hall, and good business was done at the five well-laden stalls. Afternoon tea and supper was dispensed, ’riu* sum raised for Church purposes : wa.s £6l, which far surpassed anticipations. At the close the Minister (Mr T. G. Shilton) thanked all who had helped. The stall holders and nssist- ■ ants were: Mesilames Chalmers, Muir, j Shilton, A. Upjohn, ami Anderson. Misses Smith, Millner, Evans, Chel--1 11ici's (2), Emmett, Wilson and Muir, Messrs Peebles, Muir (0. Mo, ye, and Emmett and others.
Don’t forget to call at Paterson and Lloyd’s (late Patersons’) opposite National Rank, Revell St. Our values are right. All colours in Jap crepes Is 7pl; heavy double white sheets 22s 6d per pair. Single 12s 6d. An inspection will convince you that our prices are beyond comparison. Agents for C. Tay. lor and Co., Expert Dyers and Dry French Cleaners. All classes of work done. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders promptly attended to and money cheerfully refunded if goods are unsatisfactory. Box 86, Hokitika.—Advt.
As a dirt ejector and scientific clothes saver “ No-Rubbing ” Laundry Help holds premier position. “So say all of us.”—New Zealand women.
The man who requires a good ruinproof overcoat, should call at once and inspect my stock. The prices are from 39s to 150'. Boys from 37s fid. Also special line of lion’s Oil Coats, guaranteed rainproof for 905., at W. IT. Stopfortli’s opposite W .E. Williams chemist.—Advl.
Splendid lot of calico, are now selling at much below former prices, bought at a big discount at Schroder and Co’s. Crepes from Is fid per ynid. Men’s sox Is fid per pair. Forfar 2s per yard. New millinery all marked at very morf?rn’e price nl Schroder’s.— Advt.
An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS,
Deoendable worm remedy—WADE’S WO! W FTOS Children like them.
Pure, piquant and low in prices— Sharland’s Vinegar, Mfldc from the finest ingredients, I T secj on the best tnhles.—Advt,
Some interesting particulars in regard to tlie proposed summer school for teachers in Canterbury appear in this issue. No doubt the holiday outing will be availed of by many who will have the time to spare and glean instruction under such congenial surroundings.
Call along to “The Rendezvous, Revel I St. and enjoy the finest icecream in N.Z. Please note ‘“The Rendezvous” is under the same management as “The Rivoll,” hut the propriestors decided to change the name of the Ice Cream parlour to allow their patrons to understand that ice creams arc- not served in premises stocked with vegetables of all descriptions, as was likely to be understood while the two businesses held the same name. “The Rendezvous j s situated directly opposite ‘The. Tuvoli.”—Advt.
James McDougall travelling on the railway to AVaiuta on September 20th. AA'hen midway between Greymouth and Stillwater he was found with dynamite and other explosives about his person. Consequently on Monday he was charged before M'r AA r . Meldrum, S.M.. with carrying dangerous explosives in a railway carriage contrary to the railway by-laws. Senior-Sergeant McCarthy said that the breach was rather serious. Defendant was found to he itt possession of 100 loose detonators and six plugs of dynamite. It did not require a very serious accident to cause trouble with such instruments as these explosives were “itt good order nnd condition,” and defendant was slightly under the influence of liquor. The company at AVaiuta, supplied their men with explosives, but defendant had given no explanation of the incident. Ho had since .gone to Christchurch. He was a respectable man, with a family living at Christchurch. 1 He was not very financial. A. fine of £l, with costs was inflicted,
WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS vastly superior to all other stimulants.
.Just arrived, Our third lot of spring and summer tttillincfy. hew summer frocks, foulards, ratines, ami vbiies. These are marked at very moderate price. AVo have also on show splendid lot of linoleums, carpet, runners, mattingsr hearth aliil door mats at much hi low usual price for spring cleaning or complete furnishing. Inspection cordinllv invited. Schroder and Co.—Advt.
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