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Hokitika Guardian, 7 May 1924, Page 2

Owing to counter attractions the meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club called for last evening was postponed until Thursday at P. 30 p.m.

It is understood the decision of the Full Court in respect to the Westland County motor by-law will be given at Wellington this week.

To-morrow night at the Soldiers* Hall at 8 o’clock, opening of the grand Euchre Tournament, special prizes for the evening; aggregate prizes at the close of the tournament; weekly competitions every Thursday; supper and dance to follow. Admission Is.

The Arahura School Committee having decided that at the end of the year they will present a prize to every child, will hold a series of entertainments for the above fund, which will open with a monster ball in the school-room on Thursday, .May 22nd.

The underhand chop 1-7 inch, log arranged bv tile Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Cluli takes place in the Kiwi Training Shed mi Saturday night next, .May 10th, at S o’clock. Admission Is. —Advt.

His Honor Judge llawson of the Native Land Court and .Mr I!. Dykes, solicitor to the Public Trust, arrived last evening and are meeting the local Maori* to-day to consider matters affecting them. The death took place in the Westport. Hospital on Monday morning of Miss Murium Ahern, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs I*. Ahern, of Domett st. Deceased had been in the hospital for one month and was operated upon for appendicitis. The extraordinarily good prices ol .-)7s (id and 82s (id were obtained at the wool and skins sale at Ashburton on Monday, for two half-bred butchered skills from six-tooth wethers. They were* sold on nooouiit ol’ a well-known county farmer for ">7s (id. This Is considered at least a Canterbury record, if mil a New Zealand one. A half-bred killed skin sold at per lb realised lls llii.

The weekly health bulletin for the Canterbury-West land district, issued at noon on Monday by the Health Department. is as follows: Westland, diphtheria. .7; Haller, cerchro-spinnl-meningitis, 1 : Inangalma, diphtheria, I ; drey, diphtheria, 1; North Canterbury, scarlet fever, ;7, diphtheria 1. erysipelas 1, puerperal septicaemia 7 Ashburton, scarlet fever fi; South Canterbury, scarlet fever .1 ; puerperal septicaemia 2, ophthalmia nconatorium 1.

The New Zealand Astronomical Society draws ntention to an important event, the transit of the planet Mercury over the sun’s dial on I hursday. May 8. As Mercury is small, it will be necessary to ha vc a telescope to see the planet, which takes almost eight hours to cross the sun. The transit begins about 0.-7 a.m. according to predicted lime. Mercury will cross tin- sail almost centrally, mol may be distinguished from any sun snots by its rapid motion.

There i> every indication that tins year will liml Harley’s collapsible tables made for the (lining room or

sitting room enioying even greater popularity than ever. They are made in three sizes at -72 s tid, ids and 80s each. They are made so that you can close them up to make the most space in your room and are freight paid to your nearest railway station. Oicvmoutlt.— Advt.

The New Zealand Times referring to the railway strike sav- there wasome dissatisfaction among the most militant of the men with the niannet iti which the strike wa- ended, toil Im all that they were glad lo b" earning again the wherewithal to maintain themselves a ltd their dependents. It appear* to be an open secret that tin men consider they have a .serious grievance against one ol the officers of their society lor bis nart in the battle. Sonic very sitting things have been said about him, and though time heals many a sore, it will not. be surprising if events prove that the lasi has not vet been board of the matter.

At a meeting of the Committee of the West Coast Hughy t nion held last evening at (lieyniouth. the Cohden Do. main Board granted the use of the Domain for Rugby football. It was decided to send a letter of thanks. Altplications for readmi'sion were received from C. I’. MrKlwce. W. A. MrKlwoo. W. Hannah. J. Banks. C. Curtis and L. 1.. Adams. It was derided that the applications he forwardml to tne New /calami Rughy Union. The (■olden Bay Union unite in reference to altering the proportion of the gate proceeds, and recommending 50 per cent each instead of <!ft per cent, and ■lO per cent; also that Is (kl lie the minimum charge for a Scddon Shield match. It was agreed to support the recommendation. At the request of the New Zealand Union, the Secretary was instructed to prepare a list of the Rugby players going over to League. It was resolved to ask the New Zealand Union to in-.hide in the agenda paper at the Imperial Rughy Conference to ho held in Loudon this year, the matter of the laws of governing the wing-forwards lie discussed. It was decided to ask the West Coast selectors f re-m Westland and Tnangahua still-unions jo co-operation with the Grey selectors to meet next Monday evening to pick the team to play Roller the following Saturday.

Solid loath suit eases 2-1 in. 70s, 2Gin. with steel frame i)ss. Ifiin. solid leather kit hags 17s (id. Ifiin. solid leather brief hags M7s fid. Ifiin. Basil brief hags 22s fid. Fibre suit cases from Bis fid to :)7s fid. These cash prices for solid leather suit eases will save you 30s to 40s per bag, if you buy at once from W. IT. Stonforth. (tent’s Outfitter, Revel I St'.—Advt. Le Roy and McLogn oilskin coats nbsolutely the best thing for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices 70s fid to 80s fid. Men’s garb::rdine raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 70s fid at MeKav and Soli's.—Advt. Umbrellas repaired at. shortest notice. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Stopforth. Clouts.’ Outfitter.—Advt.

As a protection against coughs and colds “NAZOL” has no equal. One dose a day keeps colds away. Can ho taken anywhere. (10 doses Is fid.

Enquire about our Lynx and Clyde (Mc-ICay’s Own), men’s box suits, built be expert tailors, lit and style superior to the ordinary tailor-made article. Prices £3 cheaper; we do a big business in these. Best Navy Serge, £G 10s fid: best grey serge £5 10s Gd. men’s latest felt hats 10s fid and 27s Gd; Stetson’s 52s at McKay’s —Advt.

Haopy children keep free from worms with WADE’S WORM FIDS. Wonderful worm worriers. Just received a large consignment of choice cooking and desert apples with instructions to sell at lowest market price. Also choice pears.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. Phone No 2. Advt.

That slc-ep-snoiling cough can bo stopped by “NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. GO drops Is Gd.

The New Dig River returns for March and April are as under:—Five hundred and thirty tons of quartz for 5210zs Sdwt of molted gold. Cyanide —Two hundred and fifty tons of sands treated for -I.Toz Odwt bullion. The total estimated value is £239.7.

It is stated (says the “Dominion”) that, following the example of the brewery companies of New Zealand preliminaries are almost completed for the merging of the wholesale wine and spirit firms in the Dominion into one company. It is not yet known it any shares will be offered to the public. Inquiries from Christchurch wine and spirit merchants elicited the information that nothing had so far been done here regarding the merger. Some Auckland linns whose wine atol spirit businesses are connected with breweries may have amalgamated, and the same thing may have taken place in Wellington, but the Christchurch merchants were not aware ol the fact.

A very pretty and interesting wedding was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Kutnara, on Wednesday, April .TUh. at 8 a.in. The contracting parties were May, the eldest daughter of Mrs C. Lewis, and the late David Lewis, and John Charles, eldest son nf Mrs Woodley, and of the late Joint Woodley, of Auckland. The church was prettily decorated for the ocaesion by the lady friends of the bride. Nuptial Mass was celebrated, and the ceremony performed by Rev Father Seward. The bride was presented at the altar by Mr Steel, and looked a picture of happiness, dressed in a simple frock of crepe tie chine trimmed with I, earls over champagne silk. Her embroidered tnelle veil (the gift of n Sister of Mercy) was arranged in mop cap style, with a spray of orange l.lor-oms. She was attended by her sisters, Charlotte and Maureen. as bridesmaids, both being charmingly attired in white crone tie chine and pretty t'L'ck velour i.hats. Mr Jim Perhttm carried out the duties of best man, while Mr Jack Hoehford was groomsman.

Friday, May 2nd, and following days’ Inventory Sale, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don’t miss this big factor. Hromlcasting, bargains, sensational smashing juices; stocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. 7 oftr great opportunity to buy the new winter goods tit etnl-of-season’s low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Act quickly. MeCruer’s, Hokitika and drey mouth.—Advt. Ladies come and choose your autumn hat at Schroder and Co’s, whilst the selection is varied. You will ho delighted with tlio choice. Come soon.—Advt.