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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1923, Page 2

A:i action lias been launched against the Roa Miners’ Union by the Labour Department, the amount sought in which to mulct tho union being £2OO. The prosecution is in connection with the recent strike. The case will be lienrd at Greymouth on Tuesday.

10 doz. men’s’ merino underpants and singlets, usually 8s 9d; sale price os (id at Hallonstein’s, Lovell St.—Advt.

Soldiers’ Social llali; To-morrow Night! Tho Kiwi Football Club are bolding their usual Saturday night dance. The excellent condition of the lloor and the good music to be supplied assures a good night's enjoyment. Dancing at 8.30 o'clock sharp. Admission Is.—Adrt.

The lion. K. F. Bollard, replying m the House to a. question stated : It is usual to consult the Racing and Trotting Conferences in respect of the issue of totalizator licenses, and, speaking generally, the recommendations of noth conferences, are usually approved by the Minister of Internal Affairs. Tne final decision, however, as to the disposal of totalisator licenses rests with the Minister.

The Postmaster-General states that the question of tho Post i iffice Savings Bank paying money on cheques has been considered previously on several occasions, and it has been decided not to invourafcly consider it, it being neither practicable nor desirable to allow savings bank depositors to issue cheques. The Post Office Savings Bank was established with entirely different objects fiom those aimed at in tho easiness of a commercial bank, and experience does not snow that accounts to which money is paid merely lor convenience to be drawn upon at frequent intervals are de.-iruble accounts so far as tho Post Savings Bank is concerned.

The weekly euchre at the Soldiers Social Hall last night was well attended. Play, which opened a fresh tournament, began shortly after 8 o’clock, and the games were greatly enjoyed. Might games were played, the winner of (lie lady’s prize proving to be Mrs Fitzgerald, with seven games, and the gentleman's prize, .Mr Gardiner, also with seven games. M.'ss Handle won the lady’s consolation prize, and Mr Haile junr. that of the gents. Alter slipper an assembly was held, Mr A. Lawn supplying bright music. Six couples competed in a waltzing competition which was won by Miss Hager and Mr A. Moore, with Miss L. McIntosh ami Mr Godfrey as runners up. The evening passed very enjoyable, upwards of one hundred in all being present. The euchre tournament will be continued on Thursday next, again to be followed bv a dance.

The death occurred in Blenheim on Wednesday evening, of Mrs York, wife of Archdeacon York, and formerly Miss Lilian Petrie, oldest daughter of the late Mr .1. and Mrs Petrie of Greymonth. Mrs York lird been ill failing health for some years, and recently underwent a critical operation. Her death was not unexpected. She was born and educated in Greymouth. being prominent, in musical circles', there for many years. In addition to taking ii, leading part in tnc organisation of charitable functions she was for some time organist at Holy Trinity Church. Her marriage to Archdeacon York took place in 1809 and Mr and Mrs York resided in Greymouth until about four years ago, when the Archdeacon was transferred to the parish of Blenheim. The late Mrs York leaves in addition to her husband, her mother. Mrs .1. Petrie who resided with her. She also leaves two brothers, Messrs Jack Petrie (Auckland), and Andrew T’ctrio (Fielding!, and two sisters. Marian Petrie (America), and Miss Dora Petrie (Wellington). No reasonable offer for cash will be refuse dfor tho balance of our millinery, to effect a complete clearance. Get in early at Schroder and Co. Remembered we are determined not to carry over any bats.—Advt.

10 doz. hoys’ fancy all wool jerseys usually 8s (Id ; sale pdicc 5s 1 Id, at Hallenslcin’s, Hoyoll St.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. are making a special display of evening goods that have just como to hand in good lime for the Hospital Ball and other functions. An early inspection will be necessary See changes of advt. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Important to Hokitika residents; The great record-breaking Fire Salvage Sale of .Mayfair Stocks opened at Hokitika on Friday, July -Oth, a large quantity of salvage goods have arrived, all of which have been marked at special low prices to effect a speedy clearance before tho wet goods mildew. MeOruor’s, Westland, Ltd., Hokitika. —Advt.

Bolting: Our list of satisfied customers is growing. V/o stock the famous ‘•{JamlyV Genuine Raima and “Mangrovite” leather belting. Our quotes arc low. fi. I’. M. Maiming and Co., Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt. Ford Truck with chassis complete, in good going order, £lls iu (Ircyniouth. Ford Touring car, Rood second hand, £<)o. —Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd., Greymouth.—Advt.