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Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1924, Page 2

In connection with the liny Scouts ami Wolf Cubs, all meetings will be begun again next week at the usual hours and times.

The Railway Department notify that ti. train usually leaving Ross for Hokitika at 1.15 p.ni. on 2i3th. January will run earlier, leaving at 9.30 a.m.

Messrs Stephens Bros, notify in another column that many beautilul dress lengths are being offered at a substantial reduction in price. Further information can ho obtained by referring to the advertisement.

Just landed, at a. heavy discount at Schroder’s, bathing suits and bathing dresses. Now is your time to secure one this hot weather. —Advt.

The auction sale oi furniture by Messrs Jellties and Co., which was to have taken place to-morrow afternoon at 2,1 K) is now advertised to take place on Tuesday, 29th. January at 2.30 p.in.

Cotton vests Is 9<l, 2s and Is !)d. Cotton bloomers in maids women s and O.S. 2s (Id, 2s 9d and 3s 9d. Woolen and cotton bathing costumes in all sizes from 2s Ski to Bis (id, bathing caps from Is 3d. at Mrs J. Lloyds.—Advt.

The drey Electric Power scheme was carried by a large majority of loti over Ihe necessary three-filths majority, at the poll held yesterday, to decide whether the Grey district would have an electric, power s«h«me or not. Ihe total votes for the scheme were C>2(s and against LIN. Two small returns are yet to come.

The following will represent Hokitika in the match with Rimu A al Riiuu on 127t1i. Roberts, Curley. Barltrop, Bannister, Ballinger, A. lhomas, King, Agnew. Dcvnney, Tvortegast, Caldwell. Ritclvie. Lindop Conveyance leaves Clock Tower at 1.30 p.in. I ’layers requested to he punctual.

The- aeroplane did the journey from Hokitika to Waiho Glacier on Tuesday evening in oxactlv otic hour, while the return journey from Okorito yesterday evening was accomplished in fortv-fivc minutes. The trip was a great success. Splendid views were obtained of flic glacier, hut the high mountain peaks were too clouded for clear photography. On the return trip the easterly wind was very strong when passing Wnlama and Wanganui gorges, but above and below those points the going was very comfortable indeed. 'I he machine will he living here daily for some time yet.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Kiiinara, yesterday, a large number of residents were charged before Mr Meldrum, S.M. with having allowed cattle to wander on the public streets in broach of the Borough by-laws. Mr W. J. Joyce, who appeared on behalf of a number of the defendants, contended that as the informations were sworn before the Mayor, as Justice of the Pence, they were nullities, and that the Court had no jurisdiction. He quoted authorities showing, that- as the penalties would go to the Borough Fund, the Mayor and Councillors were, in llie eyes of the law, interested parties, and an information sworn before an interested party could not stand. The Magistrate declined jurisdiction, and struck out the cases.

t.'uplain Buckley, with Dr. Teieheimnun and Mr llerchberg as passengers, returned from Okarito by aeroplane las- evening, shortly hefoic 8 o'clock. There was a difficulty in leaving the lauding made the previous night, and during yesterday, the aeroplane had to lie taken across the Okarito river on floats in order to obtain a more suitable taking off bench. This was accomplished late in the afternoon, when tile roLurn journey was commenced and ucaoinplishod sliced My. The previous evening the machine Hew all over ho Waiho Glacier, of which :m excellent view was obtainable, though unfortunately the light was not good for photography. Photograpli* <>f various scenes In and about: Okarito wore secured and will be interesting mementos of the visit of the first ijeroplaaio (to the southern parts of Westland.

The best value in town in millinery and bathing costumes, undoubtedly will be found at. Schroder and Go's. Seeing is believing. Come early and yon will not be disappointed.—Advt.

Factory Owners: Secure satisfaction; use '-Gandy’s” Genuine Batata Belting. Flee from stretch ; unaffected by temperature, gveat tensile strength, runs perfectly straight. R. P. At. .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

It has come to sale time and sale time at McOruer’s is real bargain time. Our policy is to keep our stock dean and up-to-date. We clear out regardless of cost all present summet season’s goods. Many lines offered at loss than we can replace them. Special purchase €f>,ooo worth of warehouse job lines and our entire stocks reduced 10 to 50 per cent. Sale commences Friday, <Tan. doth, at 0 n.m. You are invited. MeOruer’s, Hold tika and Creymouth.—Advt.

Both given the knock-out by “NORUBBING" Laundry Help, hard work, an,] disease bacteria concealed in soiled clothing. It’s hygenic.—Advt.

KODAK FILM is the dependable p'iim, and lias always kept in front. Drastic tests of Kodak and other Films ate mado constantly, hut no Film, so tar, equals Kodak for speed, latitude, or results. Fse Kodak Film in the vellow box. It's British-made.