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Hokitika Guardian, 27 April 1923, Page 2

A Jumble sale and hall will he held in the Kukatnhi Hal! on Wednesday, May 30th., in aid of the Hal! and prize fund.

The order of masses and services in St. Mary’s parish on Sunday next will be as follows—Kanieri 8 a.m.; Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ; Arahura 10 n.m.

Tiie l.adies Hockey Club will bold their usual frtnightly dance in the Supremo Hall on 'Wednesday 2nd. May. Hood music, efficient M.C. Supper provided.—Advt.

Nominations for the County elections and County representatives on the Westland Hospital Board and Hokitika Harbor Board close on Tnesd.iv next at noi n. May 1 .*ll l . is fixed for polling dav.

Tile soldiers depot in lirvell Street will be open from 10 o’clock to-morrow morning. There are many gifts of home cooking and other goods for the domestic needs on offer, and patrons " ill find a good choice in the tempting viands on salt- throughout the day.

The open season for tho taking of opossums in ihe district ol the Westland Acclimatisal ion Society will be fix»sl this year from the Ist -Tone to the Jlst. July. This will he in coniormitv with the season in the district of the Grey .Acclimatisation Pa als-o.

The County electoral rolls are row circulated. Although a person’s name is i n the roll it does not foil ‘‘.v that there is a voting qualification. Tudor the newly amended law each I epm.y ({'.■burning Officer trill have a list ni tnr perseus it hose rates are unpaid as at Hie 118tli iii.-t. and such persons will not b« entitled to vote at the fbrtheivirng election.

At a meeting of the North Canterbury branch of the Farmers' X nion the Hokitika ''ranch wrote slating—“lt is understood that the new through freight on potatoes. Hour, chaff, and some other lines from Christchurch to Hokitika will la- less than halt" of the present -a freights. The charges, etc., i.n a tnnk ot chaff- IXO sacks m.w amount to Cl I, while the railage on the line will he only Hi l M s.

On Tuesday evening when the Arahura Football C'luh’s dance look place the night was line, and ’lairea hall was packed to its full capacity. Miss Parks supplied the music. At tiie interval, a good supper was provided, and various items were icndered by .mine local artists, which helped to make ii a success. The billowing ladies are to bo congratulated on the able manner in which they helped : Mesdames George, Tninui HI), Lousieh and Misses Mason and Parks.

Tin 1 Kokat;ihi Football (Hub’s bah at the Public Hull, Kokatahi, lust evening drew a c-sij>it:i 1 attendance including many from town ami surrounding district. ( apitn] music was provided by .Misses Kelly and King and .Mrs Wallace -piano), and Mr J. W. Kelly 'violin',) while .Mr X. Nutting hail charge of the floor, and kept the dancers busily ni"a!;(d till about two o'clock. The ladies supplied a dainty supper, and with tin l perfect night tin' hall proved a distinct stie-

Afier walking to the Tip Head at Gtoymoiith to visit- a friend at the Signal .Station, Ralph Myers Snowden, ant'd 117, Chief Engineer on the steamer Inga, died suddenly from heart failure shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Deceased was married and leaves a wile and jirown-iip family residing in Sydney. He had been Chief Engineer on the Inga since January, hut had been in the service of the It. X. Lamb Proprietary Company for ten yea’s Mis body will be taken to Sydney for Initial. Out of respect to tbe memory of the deceased flags were flown at half-mast on all ships in port yesterday. A post-mortem examination was conducted by Dr. MeKav yesterday morning. The inquest will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m.

The comfortable room at Stmv'-i refreshment rooms was well filled a trim lest night for the weekly duehre tournament in aid of the Returned Soldiers’ Club room fund. The prizes were won by Mrs Sumner and Mrs Harvey, and Messrs Mclntyre and Wilson. Some f i the company alter supper contributed some entertaining items. IAII present appeared to have had an enjoyable time. On Thursday next the tournament will he continued, and all games now count for the aggregate prizes which will be specially presented. The prizes for last night’s competition were donated by Messrs Perry and Bennett. Mrs Benjamin was the organiser of the evening, and was assisted by Jle.sdamf.-s Morgan and Butland with the supper.

Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects. 51 inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and (o s. at much Inflow Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies and maids. A visit to Schroder’s will always repay you.—Advt.

Motorists: Use "Oil Dag" and secure easier starting, smoother running, increased power, reduced wear, friction and carbonising and saving of oil. Manning Machinery Co., 5, Bedford Rov., Christchurch.—Advt.

Messrs Mark Sprot_ and Co. Ltd., hare been appointed Meat Coast distributors for Bell’s “Special Rescue Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Roval Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line m New Zealand and is a fully matured Scotch wltiskv Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; sole distributors for West Coast. —Advt. Britm out the lwauty of linoleums and wood by polishing with liquid “TAN-OL.” Preserves pliability, prevents cracks. All stores.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS vast'y anOOrior to *H otb-i- crimnf nts

Mr H. M. Coulson inserts in tho issuo an appreciation of the substantial support accorded him at yesterday's election.

Tomorrow Night! The Kiwi Foothall Club are running their usual dance in aid of the Returned Soldiers’s Building Fund. Good floor. Good music. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt.

The Ferngrovo Sawmilling Coy., Ross, invite tenders receivable up to Wednesday, May ’_’nd, for laying 100 chains of tramline. Specifications can be seen at J. M. Allan’s, Ross, or the mill, Fergusons.

During stocktaking on March 31st., Mr A. Little, Boot Importer, set aside a number of odd sizes in hoots and shoes, which he is selling cheap. Ladies shoes from 17s Oil.

New velveteens, brown, navy, grey, mole, black, snxo, cream, etc., good iic!i quality, fis lid yd. Ladies" light and dark fawn and silver grey woolien huso, new wide rib (is Od pair.—McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymonth.— Advt.

McFarhuie’s Hotel, Conn's Greek, oeupied by Mr Humphries, and owned by Mr .Worley, was destroyed by lire the other morning. Mr Humphries l* a heavy loser as he transferred his furniture to the hotel, hut failed to notify the insurance company, and so loses all insurance. Mr Morlev had Clßo on the building, and .CIJO on his furniture in the hotel.

.Engineers: Fix that leaking pipejoint effectively and permanently with “Hewsons” invincible jointing cement. Ammonia or super heat successfully withstood. Manning Machinery Go., 5, Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt.

Troublesome coughs in old and young ‘no quickly stoppixl by “XAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Acts like a charm ; 00 doses Is Od.

A hard, dry, glossy polish easily obtained with liquid ‘'TAN-01.Tho host for tine furniture and floors. Lightens labour, cuts cost.