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Hokitika Guardian, 23 October 1923, Page 2

Next Thursday at the Soldiers’ Hall, euchre tournament, supper, and dance, with Mr Joyce at the piano. Admission Is.— Advt. A meeting of the 'Exhibition Council v ill he held at the County Chambers ’ at- 7.30 o’clock when several important matters will come up for consideration. The Westland Licensed Victuallers are meeting Mr and Mrs IL. .Tones at iho Railway Hotel at 3 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon for the purpose ol extending good wishes to the former host and hostess of the hostelry on their j-etjrement front business,

South Westland Saloynrds Coy., notify the order of sale for Thursday next at Wataroa.

Tlie Wataioa Co-o] craiive Dairy Coy., Ltd., requires a second assistant cheese makei iturnediatelv.

We can supply any kind of travelling hags at a little less than elsewhere Looking costs nothing! At Halloastein’s, Itcveil Street. —Advt.

At the Magistrate's Court this morn ing, before Mr. A. K. Benjamin, -I.P. a first offender who pleaded guilty ti lieing found drunk yesterday, was cor. victed and discharged.

At St. Marv's t i ll l > Rooms this < luesday) evening the parishoners ot St Mary's Church are invited in a welcome home which is being tendered to the Rev. Dr. Kennedy on his return from Knropo. During the evening nil opportunity will he taken to farewell and make a presentation to the Rev. Father Finnertv. Ladies a plate.—Advt.

Tlie lion. .1. D Anderson. Minister of Mines, will arrive on the Coast hv the Christchurch express to-day. to act as chairman at the Reeftou conference between the coal miners’ representatives and those of the coal owners. Ail,T. O'Brion. M.P.. will join the Minister at Stillwater and proceed to Reefton with him. The conference takes place tO-IlllllTuW. A Dunedin telegram states that Mr. 11. 1!. Spencer, who lias been appointed secretary of the Kxhibition Company, retires from his position as Collector of Customs at the end of this month, after Forty-one years’ service. He was exhibition Customs oflicer during the Christchurch F.xhibition, and was in London from 1912 to 1019 as ( ustoms incjni ry agent.

Tlie weather for the holiday yesterday was threatening in the early morning when a light rain fell, hut it cleared olf and the day was fine. A huge number visited the various holiday resorts, and the golf links, while the Grey trotting meeting also drew a large nuin--1 er. During last night rain began to fall and this morning it was raining -icaddy, a derided break after the fine weather experienced during the last three weeks.

The gelding Ray Ribbon was sohl yesterday afternoon to a Christchurch sport for LIU. The bargain made provided for a half share in the stake il the horse won the Ngahere Handicap, in which il was due to start. '1 he baric ran in the rice, but did not secure a pilaee and as u was coming oil the k"ld. it collapsed and died. The purchase, was given a rebate ot L2'l oil Hu- i"W chase money. The Railway I)• | m rtni-nI of hit" mouihs has cut down its public uotilie.nl ions of changes in the servo cs ti ■i mioiinuin. with a result not altogether satisfactory to its would be clients. An instance was unlit eaole yesterday morning. quite a large nuinlnr gathering at the railway sialion before s o’eloi-k. oiilv to find that the train bad been delayed till 10 a.in. The motor car services reaped the h •icao as (|iiitc a large nuinhci- travelled o;> car io Greymouth. At the Magistrate’s Court. Woslpe I on Saturday morning. M. 11. P- La.viw 5.. M.. presiding, Thomas Davis and David Thomas Laird were . barge! tt R’• the theft of two bottles i t M-lniaups. value il at LI 12s, the propei ty Martha torkill, wlio-c premises were destroyed hv lire on Friday. Davis leaded guilty and was convicted and lined c;i. 'I he charge against ua- di-missed hut he wa< couth led ac.i lim l LI tor drunkenness. Tit’ i>i put lii'Li 1 > ti. K t«* •! m:« cs ill l*'ti IiPUZIIK' till" 'V;i" js; iM | 4 )n Sat tin In.v mormnji in stun street. V.'eslport. A young-ter was ea riving one ot these tins and some die dropped a mat eh into it. with the result that the,fumes ignited and t.a used an cxplo.-ioii, shattering flic tin an i giving the lad the scare in his life. Fottimately, no personal damage was d./ie beyond the singeing of the bids < yrhr.itt

\, ;ir l lie ( nnU'l'bltli Edu'Mia.li Moan! niaiio a grant of i!2t> towards tlnfunds ol ilic CiintiTlmry I’rogress League. Jailor tliis sum was refunded on die Audit Department pointing ml dial dm lioarr) liad no power to make unauthorised expenditure. Since then die Hoard lias linen given power to make unauthorised expenditure up fo a certain amount. At 1' riday s meeti n g of the Canterbury Kducation Board when a letter was read from the Progress I .on one asking lor a grant, Air. (t. W. Armitage remarked that the Board had the power to make the "rant bill had no money. Mr. C. S. I hompsmi said that there was only Cl 7 loft for unauthorised expenditure. It >vn> agreed to make a grant of tin Ills and point out the position to the respite.

Climatic temperature and pood water are essential to make pood beer. Dunedin has both, lienee its fame for beer Strachan’s Dunedin Bottled Air and Stout is supplied by .Mark Kprot and Co., I ,td.. Grey mo lit it. Sole West Coast Distributors. —Advt.

l.cl us measure you for your Xmas suit. We puarantee lit and duality. I’rieis 7‘ts (id t.o I 17s. At 1 lalleiistein’s. Bevel 1 Street. - -AtLvi.

Compare our values, col ton goods— White Twill Sheetinps, .Mill 2s lid, S(. in (id yd, unbleaehetl heavy twill sheetinps, .Min 2s Ikl yd, 72in 2s lid. pure white calicos, .‘loin Is yd. All preut values. W. McKay and P<>», Hokitika. Advt.

Boilers: Cover them wit It "Scott's” Mid, Non-Comluetinp Composition. Outlasts all other coverings and adheres with absolute rertaintv to any surface. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

('heap eggs all the year round if you preserve plentiful supply now. SilABI.AMD'S “MOA” BRAND EGG PRESERVATIVE keeps eggs fresh for months Clean and economical. This is to notify to you that we are now m ark dtp off at a very reasonable price the latest in Parisian mode!.., and respectfully ask you to view them at once as they are sure to he eagerly sought for at K. Schroder and Co’s, where the best hats always are:— Advt. A sure and pleasant specific lor removing worms is WADE’S WORM FIGS.” Special big purchase. 800 British Government ground sheet capes. The combined cape and ground sheet. The cape of a thousand uses fairly describes this high grade heavily rubber-proofed i cape, guaranteed to lie absolutely water-proof. For drivers, cyclists, anglers, dairymen, hoy scouts. Jn fact every person should possess one. These capes rost 40s each to produce. Our price 7s fid each, or three for 21s !>ost free. MvGruer’s, Hokitika and Orevmoutli.-—Advt.

Storm Lanterns: Farmers try on: benzine storm lanterns. 350 c.p. ran, wind and storm proof. Light with, match. 05s post free. R. R. M, Man nlng and Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christ church.—Advt. Notwithstanding the frantic cdforts of numerous imitators, our factory lias to continue at top speed to cope with the ever-increasing demand. (Tito manufacturers of "XO-RI'RBTXG” Laundry Help).—Advt. Think! What it means to have eggs at Is fid a dozen all the year round. You can if you “put down” supplv now with SHAR LAND'S “MOA” BRAND EGO PRESERVATIVE, lid dew 20 dof.eti,

Tenders for painting Government House are invited, closing with Mr J. Lloyd on Saturday next.

Ladies white canvas shoos, nil shapes, 9s (Id, 9s lid. 10s 6d to 13s Gd, at Ilallenstein's, Kevell street.—Advt.

A meeting of the Savings Rank Trustees takes place on Friday at 2.30 p.in.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club ball on Wednesday, 31st October, in the Soldiers’ Hall promises to he a great success. Arrangements are very complete and patrons are assured of an enjoyable time. Roiietti’s orchestra is supplying the music, when ail the. latest Jazz tunes will ho rendered.—Advt. Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid assortment of costumes, latest style; also fine selection ot ladder-proof silk jersey frocks and jumpers, well worth an early inspection. Price as usual, a’ways moderate. —Advt. The Kiwi Rail in the Soldiers’ Hull to-morrow- night is to be an event of the year thai will he remembered for many a day. The arrangements for the hall are ail well forward, the hall being decorated, and looks a pretty sight, while the floor has received special attention. The supper arrangements are well in hand. The music is in the capable hand of Bonotti's Orchestra, and should he up to the usual standard. All arrangements point- to a very successful function. Dancing commences at 8.30 o'clock sharp. WALL'S WORM FIGS eradicate worms of all descriptions. Pleasant, sure and certain. An ideal spirit for both sexes.— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS B£^z^oic^tuK3ra!StwHmf»tiK3Amim