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Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1924, Page 2

Messrs Ihilgety and Co Ltd will sell by auction on Monday next at 1 p.in. at the Railway Hotel yard, a consignment of draught liorse>, cobs and ponies all guaranteed quiet and passed by a veterinary surgeon.

The Radies’ Hockey Club are holding a I’addv’s Market in aid of the Club funds at the shop next to Mr Pawn's Revcll St. to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon and evening.—Advt.

Miller’s drapers, notify that they have romvoeil to new premises next to Mrs I). Ilcciian’s boot shop, ltcveell Street where a lull stock of drapery of every description is being offered at bargain prices. Inspection is invited.

The death occurred on Wednesday night ;ti Christchurch of .Mr Alfred ljiittrell, the well-known architect, of the firm of S. and A. l.uttrell. He was oil years of age. He is survived by bis widow and son. E. K. l.uttrell. who is we.i-knowii in cricket circles, and a (laughter, Mrs Temple, who resides in Paris.

The death took place in the O’Connor’ Home on Wednesday morning- of (ieorge Bartholomew, an old resident of tin- Duller district, lie was 83 years of age. Deceased was born in Hampshire. Kiiglnnd, and came to New Zealand HI years ago. residing for many years at Cape Fonlwind. where he was bead ganger for the permanent way for the Westport Harbour Board. His wife pre-deceased him by 21 years, lie is survived by a family of lour sons and two daughters.

Mr l.tmreiice llirks. Chief I-'.ieclrical Mutineer, who recently b it new Zealand lo attend tiie World Rower Conference, got only as lar as Australia, when l:e bad to seek medical advice, and the report being unfavourable, lie decided to return to New Zealand. Should In- be unable to continue bis voyage, New Zealand will most proi>ablv la- r- presented at tin* Coiilcrcnee by Mr Kvan I’arry. of the English Electrical Conipanv. who was lormcrly in the employ ill I In- New Zealand Covcrmncnt. and Sir .lames Alf-n, High Cuniuii-'sioin-r in l.ondun.

There was a good attendance at the opening of tin- R.S.A. euchre tournaiHcnt tit the Soldiers’ Hall last evening, when till- President web oiiicd tin- players and wished them a jolly competit ion. Play was in the annexe which was heated by gas for the occasion, and till "jts conilortahlc and coscy. At the end of the play ii was found that Miss Wallace, of Kaiiicri. was the winner of the ladv’s prize. Three lied lor the gents' prize which was won in the play oir by Mr .1. M-lutyrc. Mi- Blank t-ii.l Mr Benjamin won consolation 1 rizc'. It "as r.iiiiouiu-cd ibc prize for the tournament was L'o -is. divided into two trophies, one for the lady with the largest aggregate of games, and the other for the winning gentleman. Supper "as served hy the hitii(-s' coiiiinillee 1111*1 a dance followed to good uiilsic supplied hy .Miss I’ascne and Mr Ii Uetti. Mr Snmm-r was M.C. The tournament "ill he continued next Thursday night.

At a meeting of I lie Canterbury Progress League, held at Christchurch on Wednesday evening, the m-i rotary "i the Westland Commit!.o wrote stating that at a recent meeting a proposal

for simsilgimialinn or ns-ooisttiiui uilli ilio ( hamber ol Com nii-roi' lmil boon considered, eivd, nod the proposal nst- thought to lio conducive lo greater etleeUve-iic'--i, ;md idso lii'oiiitso ihi- personnel of the two bodies Was practically ideittical. Tlio committee, houevor, i-uvil

its constituiioii to tin l (Tiuterbury Progress League and desired to rolain its it It'll li t v as l lit' Westhsiid ('nnimitif tin' league. 'l'lio uiirlil-tvide consfilntion ol tlio ('handier ol Comincri'i' inadi' that body loath to lust 1 its ii lon lily as ti i-hatnhi'i' of rummi's'cc. A motion was passed authorising the amalgamation nf the two bodies tinder their coinhinod titles, the amalgamation lo he snhjeet to the approval ol the ('ant"rhnry Progress League. Mc-sis (toss, Wright and Wyle- were appointed! a snh-eoinmit tee to eonsideer the matter and report at the ne.vr

meet ini' of the executive

Winle employed in excavating for the fonndiitioiis of a new building on M.r C. .1. It. Norwood's property at Thorndon Wellington during the, week-end, workmen came* upon a complete human skeleton at a depth of alumt three feet. Willi the exception of the skull, which was well preserved sntd possessed a good set of teeth, the hones were in n fairly siilvsmecil state of decomposition, and tended to ertinihie when handled. The skeleton was examined by Dr Hector, who expressed the opinion that it was probably that ol si Alston, and might llitve been in the ground lor 101 l years or more. The sp.it when' it wsis discovered had heel! the site of a house, recently denioli-hed. which had stood there for nearly SO years. The condition of the hones is such that only the skull can he preserved, stud this lusty he taken possession of hv the museum authorities.

As a protection against coughs and colds “XAZOL" has no et|iial. One itose a ilny keeps colds n'.vny. C*:m to taken anywhere. 00 doses Is Oil.

Enquire about our Lynx smd Clyde (McKay's Own), men's box -nil-, built by expert tailors, lit and s'yle superior to the ordinary tailor-made article. Prices £3 ehesiper ; we do a big business in these. Hest Navy Sergo, CO IDs (id: best grey scree £5 IDs Oil. men’s latest felt hats IDs Od and 27s Oil; Stetson's 02s at McKay's —Advt.

Ilanpv children keep free from vonns '.villi WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful worm worriers.

That sleep-snoiliutr cough can he stopped by “XAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. 00 drops Is Od.

Childrens overalls Is lid, ladies “Dorothy” aprons 3s lid, ladies indigo print aprons 4s lid, and ladies fancy overalls os 3d, sit Mrs J. Lloyd's Secure a bargain while they last. Advt

To-morrow Night ! Soldiers’ Hall I The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Kvorybody nssuied of it good time. Good Hoor. Best of music bv Bonctti's Jazz Baud, which commences at 0 o’clock .sharp. Admission—Gentlemen Is (51; Ladies Is.- Advt.

The underhand chop lo inch log arranged by the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club takes place in the Kiwi Training .Sited on .Saturday night next, -May 10th, at S o’clock. Admission Is. Advt.

The Mararoit. which hits been converted into an oil-burner since lavij winter, is to enter the lorry service next Wednesday ami the \\ ahine will go to I’ort Chalmers to go into dock for annual survey and overhaul. It is understood that the vessel will also he converted into an uil-hurnor. Ihe .Maori will remain in the service during the winter and "ill he changed over with the Wahine of Tuesday. .She will leave Lyttelton for Wellington oil Monday night and will leave Wellington for Lyttelton at S a.in. on Tuesday, sailing again for the north the same evening. In addition to being converted into an oil hunter, which should increase her speed, the Mararoa ha- been thoroughly renovated. The accommodation has been increased and brought into line with modern requirements. Site is scheduled to leave Wellington on Saturday and will go into dock tit Lyttelton for filial touches before entering the ferry service again on Wednesday.

The Royal assent has been given to tin- British Nationality and Status ot Aliens -in New Zealand) Act. and regulations in connection with the proclamation which it will lie necessary to make in order to bring the Act into operation are now being prepared for tlie consideration ol the Government. In connection with the birth in Now Zealand of children of alien parentage it has been asked: ”1- a child born in New Zealand of alien parents, perhaps I-’remit. Norwegian. Russian or other nation, regarded ax it New Zealander'and British sullied, with lull prvileges when of age in the way til franchise, supi-rainnuition in Government service, protection ol the British ilag in case of war. and till other privileges attaching to members of Hie British nation? Or should lit- or she l-e required to take out leltters of naturalisation when ol age to acquire all tlu-se benefits?” The position is that a child of alien parentage horn in New Zealand is regarded as a British subject. Alter coming of ago, however. the person has the right of liniking a declaration of alienage. or electing to continue in the status of ii British subject.

Tito ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note’ and ash r„v R”lls’ M ; ld Yellow 1 ale-1 Whiskv. Thev know the goods. “Bell's” is mild and clear. Mark Snrot and Go. Ltd.. Grevmniith. sob- (list rihutors —Advt.

Solid loath -nit eases iMin. 70s. 2(!in. with steel frame tils. 1 Gin. solid leather kit bags -17 s (id. loin, solid leather brief bag- :57s (id. I Gin. Basil brief bugs 22- (Id. Fibre suit cases front If!- C,il to 37x (id. These cash prices for soli I leather suit cases will save you ,’Vls to ills per hag, if you buy at once from W. 11. Stoplorlh. Gents < );it lit ter. Bcvi-il St. Advt.

I.e Roy and Me! ogn oilskin coats absolutely the best tiling lor the rain, riding, walking and working .stylos, prices 7!)s (id to S'Js (id. Mm's garbardino raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 7!)s (id at McKay and Soli’s. — Advt.

I’nihrcllas repaired at. shortest notice. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Htopforth. Gents’ Outfitter.—Advt.

Friday. May 2nd, and following days' Inventory Sale, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don't miss this big factor. Urnsitlesisting. hsirgaius, sensational smashing prices: stocks must go nut to simplify stock-taking. Amir great opportunity tu buy the new winter goods at eud-of-seasuit's low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Ai* quickly. McCrner's, Hokitika and Greynlouth. Advt.