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Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1924, Page 2

At Monday’s meeting of the SubUnion I l '. Willoughby wfts classified as a junior. The usual weekly R.S.A. euchre party will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock to-morrow (Thursday night). Supper provided. Dance to follow.— Advt. The sale of rights for the Easter race meeting takes place at 3 o’clock next Saturday afternoon at the Princess Theatre. Two publicans’ booths and a sweets stall are to he sold by public auction. Nominations for the Hokitika races close to-night at 9 o’clock. The Committee meets at the same hour to make final arrangements for the race meeting which is to be held on Easter Wednesday (a fortnight hence) and promises to lie very successful. Infections and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury West Coast Health district for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 28, as follows:—Duller: Diphtheria. 1. Innngahua: Scarlet fever, 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 6: diphtheria, o; tuberculosis, 3; pneumonia 2; hydatids 1; puerperal septicaemia, 1; erysipelas. 1. Ashburton: Pneumonia, 3; hydatids. 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever. 3. Just received a large consignment of choice cooking and desert apples with instructions to sell at lowest market price.—Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd. Phone No 2.—Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take foods’ .Great Peppermint Cure.

Notice of the annual election of School Committees throughout the district appears in this issue.

Mails which left Wellington on the 4th. March per K.M.S. Tahiti via San Francisco arrived at London on oth. April. A meeting of the Referees’ Association will be held to-night at 7.30 o’clock to arrange referees for Saturday’s matches. Tile following additional donations have been received by the Beautifying Society :—Revd. A. C. Purchas 10s 6d ; James Park £1 Is; John Jarman os. Mr Hunt 10s (id.

The attention of school teachers throughout the district is directed to an advertisement in this issue relative to the proposed schools excursion to Christchurch in connection with the cruiser visit to Lyttelton in early May.

A special general meeting of the members of the Westland Chamber of Commerce is convened for 7.30 o'clock next Monday evening to consider a proposal to amalgamate with the Westland Progress League. A full attendance of all interested is desired.

Last month the Blaekwater Mines, Ltd., crushed 3275 tons of stone, yielding 1465 ozs of gold, valued (at the

sale of £4 15s per line ounce) at £16,959. Working expenses £4225, working profit £234, development cost £592, and capital cost £289. The net profit was £1853 for the month.

There will be a big community sing at the Town Hall to-night at 8 o’clock, the collection being in aid of the Beautifying Society. These gatherings are always very hearty and much enjoyed. Mr Lawn has organised a special orchestra for the evening’s entertainment. Mr Aldridge who was to he leader was called away yesterday, and at the last moment his place has been taken very kindly by Mrs Staveley. Mrs Stavelev will prove a. spirited leader, and ensuro the singing being hearty.

A general meeting of the Westland Branch of the N.Z. Educational Institute will he held in the Hokitika D.H. School on Saturday next. April 12th. when a good attendance is anticipated. Besides general business the programme will include a discussion of the Conference remits iollowed by a lecture by Mr D. McCaskill. Inspector of Schools.—Advt.

150 pair hoys’ tweed knickers to clear at 6s 6d a pair at liallenstein's Revel 1 St.—Advt.

The sale at Oliver and Duff’s, which opened on Friday last has been very largely attended. The customers have found that the prices arc remarkably low with the result that there has been a regular rush for bargains. 1 here arc still plenty of bargains left and shoppers: are advised to call early and secure some of the very special values o tiering.— Advt.

Don’t miss the cash clearing sale of boots and shoes now in progress at Oliver and Dull’s, Revolt Street. The whole stock has boon marked down, many lines far below cost to effect a readv clearance. —Advt.

100 pairs lovely striped pyjamas 9s 6d to 21s at 1 lallcHstcin’s Revel! St —Advt.

Just landed, a large consignment of pearmaius md other varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, Michel & Go., Ltd. 'Phone No. 2.—Advt.

The new millinery possesses infinite charm. The styles are most varied, while tile colours arc well in keeping with the season’s demands. “Becoming” is the word that qualities these fashions. Aon are cordially invited to our opening display oil Saturday, March 29th, and following days. AIo (1 ruer’s, Hokitika and Greyinoutli.— Advt.

Banish coughs and colds and save money by using “NAZOL.” Eighteenpence buys 60 doses—enough to cure the whole bad-cold family.