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Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1924, Page 2

The entries for Monday's fat sioclsale at Arahura appear in this issue.

In the Presbyterian Church oil Sunday night Roc l\ 11. Craser, M.A., has taken for his subject “Tutankhamen, his place in Egyptian and Biblical llistorv."

Tenders are incited bv the County Council for the erection of a bridge with approaches, ’crossing yicßi'idh’s Check, Wataroa district. Tenders close on the 11th. itist at noon.

Comity ratepayers are notified in this issue that all rates due to the Westland County, together with the ten per cent penalty, unpaid by the Ist. .March next (a fortnight hence) may he stud for without further notice.

On the {'round that she had iusl been married, a girl of 15 asked the Cnited States Hoard of Education to grunt her ;i few days’ holiday front school. The girl was granted leave of absence for two weeks to spend a honeymoon, lull was told that she must attend regularly iti the future.

The wedding took place at St. Mary’s Cathedral, llouleoit Street, Wellington, last Saturday morning, of Mi ss Lillian May Braid, daughter of Mr and Mrs 11. P. Braid (of the Empire Hotel, Blenheim) to Mr P. Ryan, youngest son of Mr and Mrs M. Ryan, of Eldon Street, Greymouth. The bride, who was given away by her lather, looked charming in a dress of ivory crepe de chine with satin ribbon hat and silk veil to match. She carried a bouquet of roses, sweet peas and maiden Hair fern, tied with white and hediotropo ribbon. The bride was attended as bridesmaid by’Miss Ethel doubling who wore a beautiful dress of shell pink crepe de chine, with black tulle picture hat. The bridesmaid carried a bouquet of roses, sweet peas and maiden hair fern, tied with white and pink silk ribbon. Mr J. Ryan of Groynmuth, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev Father Mahoney, of St. Mnry’s of the Angels Church, Wellington.

Further price cuts at McGruer’s great, clearing sale of summer stocks. Ladies’ white cotton vests, short sleeves and sleeveless, were 2s Gd, 3s Gd, -Is Gd. now Is Gd. Is lid and 2s Gel. Ladies’ fancy striped and checked zephyrs, fancy voile, sponge cloth and foulard dresses, were 12s Gd to 20s Gd, now Gs lid. Ss lid and 12s Gd. Pay a visit early. McGruer’s the "leading drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Quit that cold! “XAZOL" inhaled or taken on sugar does the trick in double-quick time. Is Gd for SO doses. Chemists and stores,

Baiiar.tyne’s of Christchurch, insert ft spotiai arm ounce treat on our first ra ge to-day. Rev. tV. J. Berry will hold his farewell services on Sunday at Woodstock ! 't e- p.m. and Kokntalii at 8 p.tn. North Island mails and passengers by tho ferry steamer connected with the West Const express at Christchurch this t'-orning. It is advertised in this issue that ordinary tariff rates on basis of continuous mileage will be charged on all traffic between least and West Coasts on and after Monday next. Newman’s -Motor ears will leave the garage next Wednesday morning at 9 a.in. for the Greymouth A. and 1’ Show i Peoples Day), returning in the evening. Patrons are requested to book their seats promptly.—Advt.

Intending passengers to Greymouth to-morrow to attend the opening of the Dean Carew Memorial School aro reminded to book their seats to-night at Newman’s Motors so as to ensure a seat. 1 he Exhibition authorities notify that all accounts against the management should ho rendered to the general Xecretiity not later than Saturday next. Tl ose who have hired beds are advised that all material to he returned will he called for next week. The auction sale of goods at the Exhibition building wiil take place on Friday next.

To-night! To-night! Soldiers’ Hall •' Kiwi Football Club’s usual dance. Latest music by Bonetti's Jazz Band. Dancing at 9 o’clock sharp. Admission Is.—Advt. The dismantling of the Exhibition is going forward rapidly. The large annexe in Cam]) Street is receiving the first attention. The roofing is being taken off, and so far is being sold as List as the mateiial is available. Quantities of other material are being disposed of also, and the balance on hand will lie. sold by public auction at tile Buildings on Friday forenoon next. The prices of our New Zealand wool are soaring. Naturally the cost of piece goods "may he expected to followin the next lew weeks. What this means in the price of a hand-tailored Owen suit can he left to the imagination. Suffice it to say that the "wiseheads” will he advised in time and go along to Paterson and Lloyd and he measured for one of these line suits without delay while prices aro low. Men! 10 per cent reduction on all suits for cash, and for one week only, is the special offer for the opening of a genuine sale al \\ . 11. Stoptorth s. —Advt. On Thursday, .Mr .]. 11. Coburn, the well known trotting owner of Mar.sden Road, was attacked tit- Mar.sden and severely lacerated about the legs by a wild hoar, which, with the aid of dogs, lie was trying to capture. The animal had been cornered, hut it rushed its captor, causing wounds that hied profusely, and then it escaped. Nli- Coburn returned to his trap, and drove to Greymouth, where lie obtained medical aid. A new travelling trench-cutter tor water-mains or drainage work is being imported by Wellington City Council, and will arrive hero front America on Kriday. It is of tho wheel type, anil is made in Milwaukee (Tinted States) at a cost of about C2OIK). The excavator is planned on the principal <d a bucket dredge, each bucket on the wheel acting as a scoop, atid as it bites into the earth it moves slowly along. The machine will he used in connection with the laying of the new water mains in Kiirnri mid Onslow. Such machines are used in America for laying gas mams, and excavating conduits tor electric cables. It may he the beginning of new methods in Wellington, as trench cutting by manual labour is slow a'nd costly.

The Metropolitan show to be held in Greymouth on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 10th and ’2oth inst. will pro. ide an interesting outing for folk trom the Southern capital, and from Ross. A suitable timetable has been arranged hv the Railway Department and can be seen on application at the railway stations in Hokitika and Boss. All live stock exhibits will he run right info the Park siding by the railways, and will be reloaded there after the Show. This arrangement will provide a maximum of convenience for exhibitors and will doubtless be fully appreciated. Excellent entries of live stock have been received, also indoor exhibits, such as flowers, produce, cooking, home industries, and fancy work. “Gaiety,” the equine champion from Canterbury, will compete in the roadster and hack events. The champion Ponv mernuinn dog of Xew Zealand will compete in the dog class. Very good entries have been received for the sports and a particularly enjoyable afternoon’s amusement can ho looked for each day. The trotting events have fields of eighteen each. Teh chopping events, which always create unusual interest, will provide large entries, whilst the Baby Show never fails to draw a big entry. The Trades exhibits promise well and a substantial area lias been allocated to them, whilst there will he the usual sprinkling of Lide-xhows. The Trotting Club’s line new grandstuitd will Iki utilised for the iirst time and will piove a boon, not only for seating accommodation for spectators, but for the refreshment room, and indoor exhibits. Given fine weather, the Show should he a memorable occasion and he well patronised, "■thus rendering it a splendid means for advertising the dairying, industrial and pastoral possibilities of tlio West Coast.