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Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1923, Page 2

Th members of the Exhibition Council meet at the County Chambers to-night at T o’clock for general business. The Hokitika Harbour Hoard invites applications for hire of a steam winch, closing on Thursday next. Mr .). Manera offers for sale a boiler, 5 h.p. and engine 2; h.p., and also one draft mare. The Hokitika l.awn Tennis Club will bold a dance in tile Soldiers' Hall on Friday next. General practice of the ICS.A. Alinstels to-morrow evening (Tuesday) at sharp. Committee meeting after practice.-- Atlvt. It is reported that Rataiia. the native “prophet", who has been more or less in retirement since his political efforts in connection with the general election in December, is again on t':e move. The Town Hand made a welcome appearance on the beach on Sunday afternoon, when a very pleasing musical programme was played. 'I here was a large attendance present to hear the music. The howling green whs in good order oil Saturday afternoon in spite ol the heavy rain of the early morning and an enjoyable afternoon resulted. Mcsdames .J, King and I). Stevenson provided alternoon tea. The funeral of the late Miss Kva France took place on Saturday morning and was largely billowed. A huge number of wreaths were sent hv sorrowing friends. r l he Rev A. C. Amelias conducted the service at the graveside. I’moment ami Bergnniini have a catleaving for ( brislcliMi'cli on Thursday next. A limited number of seats me avii.i lahle. and intending passengers ale requested to book their seats at the garage. F.arly application is necessary, l’articuhus at the Garage. Ad\t. The funeral of the late Mr Michael Walsh of Cook’s River took place to Hokitika cemetery oil Saturday afternoon. There was a large following of friends. The liev l)r Kennedy celebrat'd the requiem mass in the morning and conducted the service at the graveside. The funeral of the late Mrs .lames Millimr took place yesterday afternoon and was followed by a large number ol mourners. I lie lte\ Hi Kennedy conducted the service at St. Marv’s Church anil the graveside. There were a large number of wreaths and floral emblems laid on tlie grave from sorrowing friends. Floor Coverings.—Wo have just landed a further shipment ol Fnglish linoleum, Ist quality 12s (3d. 2nd quality- Lis (id. We import- direct D'om the manufacturers, lieitce Hie lowprice. Our stocks of hearth rugs, sola rugs, Axminstor squares and carpet runners will satisfy the particular as well as the most economical buyer.— Addisons. —Advt. ■'You might tell your client to stop experimenting with windmill-." remarked the magistrate at the Hamilton Court to counsel, whose client, disregarding the usual practice of civil litigants of twi.ldling tln-ir thumbs, sat ealniK revolving a piece of blotting paper on a long pin. “ll's most distracting-." coiilium-d the magistrate Tie- “windmill" came to a smhielistop. Wind is probably a record for N.w Zealand has been established by a five year-old grade Short hern cow, owned l-y -Mr A. Deveich, of Hikutaia. Fast year this tow gnu- birth to three

ealv- s. all cf i hem dying seen after birth, till Thursday last the same cow -.race birth lo no fewer than Iwo boiler and ihroe hull calves wiiliiti a few hours. Fnioil unaU-ly four of tho calve- were very small when horn, and have died. One hull call' is mumal in size, and is alive mid healthy. The cow is milking well, and is in normal heall !i.

Call and see our large range of summer underwear for men ; our values cannot In: equalled. Cellular singlets Is lid, (is lid, trunk drawers 7s lid. (>oiton singlets Is (Id, underpants and trunks ss; also the famous Meridian underwear'' (once worn, always worn), men’s singlets, underpant sand trunks Ss lid. C.S. singlets, underpants and trunks !k lid. Addison's.- Advt.

An impoi taut decision was given at Wellington by Mr I-., Page, S.M.. in the ease of Police e. Samuel Wyatt. The defendant wits charged with trading on Sunday in view of a. public place, but His Worship held that the liookstnll on Lnmbton Station, where accused plied bis trade in cogarette.s etc., was not a trading post which came under the scope ol’ the Act. l 'l ndcr our law,” remarked the magistrate, ‘'it is not tin olfenoe to trade or deal or keep open a shop on Sunday. The offence consists in the doing of those matters ‘in or in. view of ally public place.’ and the case of the present defendant lias not in my opinion. been brought within the statute. The information "ill be dismissed. Tn tlie ease under review thete is nothing whatever to indicate from Hamilton quay or Teatlieiston street that a bookstall exists on Hamilton station. nor to indicate whether such a bookstall, if it- is known to exist is O] en for business or not.” This is to notify to you that we are now marking off at a very reasonable price the latest in Parisian mode!.., anil respectfully ask you to view them at once as they are sure to he eagerly sought for at I’’. Schroder and Co s, where the best hats always me.Advt. Paint with "Fibrino.” Host protective and preserving medium for wood, iron and steel. Anti-corrosive, anti fouling. Covering capacity double or dinury paints. K. 17. AH .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford llow. Christchurch.— Advt. Eggs are cheap. Preserve a supply now for dear season. SHARLAND’S “MOA” BR AND EGO PRESERVATIVE keeps eggs fresh for many months. Schroder and Co. are now opening out a splendid assortment of costumes, latest style; also fmo selection of ladder-proof silk jersey frocks and jumpers, well worth an early inspection. Price as usual, a'wnys moderate. —Advt. Dairy farmers: .Make money. Esc ‘’Cores” Separator. Saves maximum of butter fat. Self-balancing, self-oil-ing. 16 to 144 galls. R. P. Al. Alanliing and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Ladies can thank ‘‘NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help for shortening the once dreaded washing days to a brief hour or so to-dav. It works wonders, and only Is for 7 weeks.—E. .T. Lloyd.— Advt.