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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1924, Page 2

Per aeroplane—Just arrived, bananas, oranges, lemons and tomatoes. Turner’s Station Market. —Advt. The usual Saturday night dance takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night. It will be in aid of the R.S-A. building fund. Dancing will commence at 8.30 o’clock. Miss Gilloolv and Mr (\ Ross •will supply the music.

The entries for Monday’s fat stock sale at Arnhura, appear in this issue. There will be the usual Saturday night dance at the Soldiers’ Hall this evening, commencing at 8.30 o’clock. Tho meeting of the Borough Council called for Thursday evening lapsed for want of a quorum, only the Mayor and Mr King putting in an appearance. The barometer showed a remarkably low reading this morning at 9 o’clock, it being 29.2, a drop of 55 points since yesterday afternoon. Householders are reminded that the annual election of school committees takes place in the various centres on Monday at 7.30 p.m. On- Bros, notify that their passenger lorry will leave Keller’s Hotel corner on Monday at 9 a.in. for the Giey races. Seats can he booked with J. J. Bioeze, tobacconist.—Advi. It is understood that the Long Tack Sam Company will not- visit the Coast next week unless the train is available on Monday to bring them through from Christchurch.

The Ladies Hockov Club fortnightly dance takes place on Tuesday night at the Soldiers’ Hall. Music by Bouetti’s Jazz Band. Admission Is.—Advt.

Air Ernest .Tallies Edwards died suddenly at his home at Runanga at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, at the age of -I!) years. He leaves a widow and thro voting children.

The Cadets who went from the Coast to Christchurch on. Good Friday for the .shooting competitions will he brought back hv the Defence Department on Monday and T uesday, Twenty conic on Mondav and the balance next day.

Maiis from Christchurch arrived in Hokitika last night about II o'clock, the cars having had a pretty rough trip over. These were the first mails to arrive from Christ ehuhch si net) Monday evening.

The funeral of the late Mrs AY. .Mills of Humphreys took place on Thursday morning and was followed by a large number of mourners. The Kev A. C. Purchas conducted the service at the graveside. A number of ('.oral tributes were placed on the grave.

At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Borough Council it was resolved to write to the Hospital Board asking that the proposed levy he reviewed, with the object of making a reduction in the amount of the levy in accordance with representations to be made in the letter being sent on behalf of the Council.

The motor service to Christchurch was running yesterday and was well patronised, a number of passengers getting through in good time. The service is also running to-day. The ear services to Greymoutli are being well patronised. The hour of departure is being observed punctually.

It has been decided to hold the autumn meeting of the Recfton Jockey Club on the Greymoutli racecourse on Wednesday next, instead of at Reefton. This arrangement has boon necessary owing to transputt difficulties affecting the horses engaged at the meeting. There will be, therefore, jnccs at Greynunith on .Monday and Wedncsdav.

I nofficial lcports from outside in regard to the duration of tho railway strike are rather pessimistic a.s to the resumption of running again. It is believed in several qmuters the strike will last ill least a. month, but long before thou owing to the shortage of supplies and general congestion, many thousands of employed will ho thrown out of work, and the country will suffer accordingly.

There was a very fair attendance at the ouriirc party at the Soldiers’ Hall on Thursday night, with a e:owded attendance for the dance which followed. The winners of the prizes at tho euchre Mere Miss Dobson (pair lady’s siloes) and Miss McGnigan (consolation!; Mr J. Mclntyre (pair gent’s shoes), and Mr G. I.akin (consolation). Aliss Pns. coc and Mr Bonetti supplied tlic music for the dance. The ladies committee supplied supper. Altogether a very enjoyable evening was passed.

The building fund campaign for the R.S.A. Club rooms will open on Thursday next (May Day) with a monster ouche party. The euchre tournament for the season opens the following Thursday. Ladies are invited to help prepare for the Empire Bazaar which will run for about a week opening on Monday. June 30th. It is intended to make this event the function of the year. As soon as possible it is hoped to make a start with the building programme, so that Hie completion of the Soldiers’. Hall should not he remote

Many friends throughout the district will hear with sincere regret of the death of Mrs Learmont of Kanieri. which took place on Thursday afternoon alter a short illness. Deceased was one of the most respected of citizens and had won a large circle of friends during her long residence at Kanieri, being noted for her kindly actions and generosity. Deceased was a native of County Armagh, Ireland and 72 years of age. Deceased lost her husband many years ago. She leaves a family of two daughters (.Mrs A. W. Varrall.* of Hokitika, and Miss Dcnia Learmont of Kanieri), and one son (Mr Tom Learmont of Reefton). To them will he extended the deep sympathy of the community at the passing of a sterling honored resident. The funeral is taking place this afternoon.

Special value 20 dozen ladies’ all wool Cashmere hose in black, nigger, fawn, coating, grey and drab extraordinary value .‘is lld pair. MeGruer’s (Westland;, Limited, Greymouth and Hokitika.-—Advt.

In changeable weather take “NAZOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Rest safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is Gd. Le Roy and Mel.ogn oil-kin coats absolutely the best thing for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices. 70s 6d to Sits Gd. Men’s garbardine raincoats, dressy anil stylish, great values at 70s Gd at McKay and Son's.—Advt.

Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S "WORM FIGS. Children like them.

Girls! No need to hesitate; married life is one long holiday, thanks to “NO-Rl’RBINO" Laundry Help.— Advt.

Mr W. H. Stopforth, men’s outfitter. Revell Street, has just landed a full range of men’s and hoys’ football jerseys in all the local clubs’ colours. Inspection invited.—Advt.

For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure