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Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1923, Page 2

The "Guardian” will not he published on Monday next, for the ob-ervanre of the King's Birthday. Ladies supplying eatables for Monday's luncheon are requested to leave them at St Andrew's Hall between P and !*• a.m. On Monday evening at the Town Hall, the Bowling Club's ball will he the special attraction. Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m. Entrance by the old library door. The Robert Burns’ statue on Cass Square is to be unveiled at noon on Monday, by Hon James C'raigie. of Timaru. who is crossing the ranges to-day at the invitation of the Most Coast Caledonian Society to perform the ceremony. An inset in this issue gives the programme of the proceedings for Monday. It' will he seen that a very complete and interesting programme is to be carried out. latst days of Inventory Sale positively ends on Saturday, June ‘2nd. Further cut down prices to reduce stocks for annual stocktaking. A unique and opportune time to save considerably on all winter goods. Smashing prices in every department. Don’t miss this big money saving factor. McGruer's, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

Potatoes, 23s per sack, at Star Stores.—Advt.

Those blankets wo have been advertising uro nearly sold out and considering the value purchasers have received it is not to bo wondered at. So if you require any of the remaining few, hurry along to Mrs J. Lloyd's. ’Tis better to be sure than sorry.

Those who have promised gifts lor the novelty bazaar on Tuesday and Wednesday next at the Princess Theatre in aid of tiio Hokitika Beautifying Society, are requested to forward tho goods to Mesdames C'oulson, Michel or Butler as early as possible for pricing.

\\ . H. Storifortli is running a cash Sale during the month of June. The opening days "ill lie confined to Boys’ and Youths' clothing etc. Xoto

tho address, opposite W. IC. Williams Chemist.—Advt.

On Tuesday and Wednesday next the Princess Theatre will bo occupied by t lie Poster Parade and Novo.tv Baza a i in aid of the funds of tiio Hokitika Beautifying Society. The Society i- a very deserving institution which has dene a [lower ot good in the brief time of its existence. Additional financial help will enable the Society to do much further work for the general welfare of th community.

There will bo a stage rehearsal or the Poster Parade at the* Princess Theatre at 6 o'clock on Monday, afternoon, when every performer is requested to attend punctually for a final instruction. Tho voting s-heine for tho most popular costume is exciting great interests and there is suit* to be great excitement on ’Wednesday night at the Theatre when the contest reachs its culminating point.

The Westland Sub-l'ilion's sevenaside tournament takes place on C’ass Square on Monday. Play will commence at 9.30 a.m. and continue till 11.30 a.m.. when an adjournment for the unveiling of the Burns Memorial takes [dace. Play will recommence at 1.30 p.m., and will he continued throughout the afternoon. A charge of Is for adults and (id tor children will he made for admission.

Li [stirs all wool Colonial white blankets, double bed size, to clear at 37s (id a pair at Hallenstoin’s, Bevel! St.—Advt.

All those tailing part in the procession to Cass Square on Monday in connection with the Burns’ unveiling are requested to assemble at tin* Town Hall at 11 o’clock,when Mr F. -McGregor "ill marshal the procession which is to In* headed by the Band and Pipers. A number of visiting Pipers and seveial Scots from all parts of the Coast will be present.

The usual weekly euchre tournament and dance will be held in Si Mary's Club on .Monday evening. \ aluable prizes are offered for competition, ihe gents' Ist prize lias been kindly donated bv Mr W. Stopfort.li. the ladies by a well-wisher. The music for Ihe dance will lie of the best, and with supper provided a pleasant evening is promised. As the aggregate prize In* lee season will lie counted from Monday night, patrons are advised lo attend punctually. Admission Is.-- \av.

Colonel Hugh Stewart of Canterbury College and \ iec-Presidont of the Canterbury Beturned Soldiers' Association, who base been spending ten days in the Wailm district, mountaineering, returned north yesterday alter a very pleasanL holiday in the glacier region. Bast evening Mr Stewart inspected the site for the R*t urned Sohliei s' ( lull in Sewell St., ami was much interested in tho local project which is in hand.

The wind-up dance at the Town Halt to-night to end the sawmill hands’ benefit for the B.S.A. building iund will be very largely attended. The event is very popular and tickets have been selling very widely. As there has been some correspondence in a northern paper regarding the building fund, it is the intention of the President (Mr T’.vans) of the B.S.A. branch to speak on the matter, during an appropriate interlude in this evening’s proceedings.

Mr Jas. O'Brien. M.P.. has received word from the Minister of Public Works flint the AYnikukupa Bridge, between Wehekrt and Winlio Gorge, wi! he started as soon as the men employed on the Bruce Bay Landing have completed that "<irk, probably in two or three on nibs’ time. The timber for this bridge lias been cut for over 12 months, and some of it (heart of limit) has Been lying on the ground for that preind. If the bridge L not started soon, some of this timber will not he fit to put into the structure.

Strike a true note. "Hells”; ask for ‘Bells": it’s ns clear as a bell; in white bottles, mild and good. Bells’ Perth Special Reserve Scotch Whisky is extensively dispensed by the leading hotel in the Dominion, the “Royal Oak." Wellington, owned by New Zealand's oldest ami most respected licensee. Hotelkeepers who wish to enjoy good patronage should follow the lean and sell ''Bells.” It makes trade. Mark Sprot and Company, Ltd., Greylmuuh, Sole West Coast Distributors. -Advt.

“There is no chance of Christchurch getting heavy supplies of timber and coal through the tunnel from the West Coast until November or December. I have been over there a week, and that is the impression 1 formed." said Mr C'. S. Mcl'llv. a city timber merchant at Christchurch List week." “I found that while the electrical wiring for the main line has been completed between Arthur’s Pass and (Him. the wiring in tlu- shunting yards is still unfinished. I had hoped to gel early consignments through the tunnel. Now we must go on ordering by the boats. We cannot hold off any longer. People on the Const feel very strongly in connection with the proposal that there should be a three-sect in freight charge on the Midland line. They hold, and so do 1 that unless goods are taken through at a reasonable rate, the success ol the tunnel will he jeopardised."

Mail's chrome derby hoots, reduced fifty per cent, to clear at 21s (id a pair, at Hallenstein's, Bevell St.— Advt-.

Wallace Davidson, the eight-year-old son of Mr C. C. Davidson, of Morrinsville, was tossed by an intonated cow in one of the main streets of the town. The cow had escaped from the Farmers' Auctioneering Company's stock yards, where a sale was being conducted, and. pursued by drovers, rushed down the main street, which at the time was crowded with country visitors. After making attempts to toss a couple of children the cow turned at Mr Davidson's boy. who was caught in the hack by the cow s horns anil tossed several feet in the air, falling on the broad of his hack. The child is suffering from concussion, shock and injuries from the animal’s horns. The father witnessed the accident, hut was too far away to help his child.

Apples! apples! Just landed a tine consignment of dessert and cooking apples, all varieties. Paterson, Michel and C'o., Ltd. (Phone No. 2.) —Advt. Ford new prices.— truck Chassis £’lso. touring £lt>4 with starter £lB2. runabout with starter £1(58, all f.o.b. Wellington. We also offer used Ford runabouts with starter £9O, touring car ditto £l3O in Groymouth. Mark Sprot and Company Ltd. Selling Agents. Grey mouth.—Advt.

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale

“XAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “XAZOL” to-day. An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHXAPPS.

Men’s full kip shooters, nailed and pegged, to clear at 255, at Hoßenstein’s', Revell St.—Advt.

At a special meeting of the Hokitika School Committee, Mr W. n. Bock

1 Timnru) was selected to fill tho position in the school made vacant by the retirement of .Miss Ward.

A grand euehro tournament and dance will bo held in tho Uno Mile Hall, Arahura Valley, on Wednesday, June Clh. Valuable prizes for euchre, commencing at S p.m. .Music supplied by Mr A. Reynolds. Good supper, “(fi ciont M.C. Gentlemen 2s (id, ladies 1 s Cd.—Advt.

Complaints reach us of tin* very serious condition of the Christchurch Road between Tnipo and Jacksons. It has been very badly out- up with heavy motor lorry traffic. At present* it is almost impassible with deep ruts that almost stop motor ears. Tt is urgent that immediate attention be given.

A particularly attractive display of woollen frocks and costumes for children, maids and ladies is now offering at Paterson and Lloyd’s. The big demand for this seasonable wear proves its popularity and a further inducement is the reasonable pricing. An early inspection is invited. Paterson

and Lloyd, Revell Street. Agents for C. Taylor and Co., expert dyers and French cleaners.

Another of tho old pioneers passed away on Thursday in the person of Mr Robert Gifford, tit his rseideuce in Arney Street. Greymouth. Mr Gifford arrived on the West Coast about s*l years ago. and took an active part in gold-niiuing. For some time he was digging oil Barbie's Terrace, near Berry town, hut later went to No Town, where In* had a claim on Candlelight Crook. About five years ago, Mr Gilford left No Town and came to Greyrnouth, where he has resided ever since. He leaves a wife, one married daughter. Mrs S. Robertson, and a son Edward, who is working at Otira.

Factory managers: Clean steam boilers secured if “Mexican” holler graphite used. -Manning Machinery Co. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help means hotter times for housewives and better business for us. Is packet does 7 washings beautifully.— Hokitika grocers. Recommended by the* medical profession.—WOLFlo'S SCHNAPPS. That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by “XAZOL.” Take sonic drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. HU doses Is (id.