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Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1924, Page 2

.lie usual weekly euchre tournament takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight at. 8 o’clock. A dame is to follow.

The hall at the Arnhura Hoad School 'u aid of the school pry-.e funds lakes place this evening. A very pleasant evening is assured patrons.

The .Municipal Band "ill render a Sacred Band Concert in the Princess Theatre on Sunday evening next. Admission free; no collection.

A special met t. ng < ( the Sulsl nion v. ill b.- held to-morrow (Friday) evening, at S o’clock. All members me requested to attend as the business is important.—Advl.

A meeting of the Highways Council ftrv the Coast district is to he held at (ireyniotiih to-morrow night. The business includes dealing with the arrangements for the control and maintenance of the main highways <m tho l oast which have las'll apportioned to the local bodies.

Ticket - for the monster picture honelit at llio Pi ini ess Theatre on 'luesday night next are on sale now eieiywhere. The McLean management arc tendering the display lor the benefit of ilie Hokitika Beautifying Society ill tlm eli'nrt to make the town beautiful. For so worthy an object ibo pubic- res] nnso should lie generous.

Don't let winter catch you napping: .lack Frost. Jim Snow, and Bill Sykes the “Southerly Buster,” won’t give von warning you know. Step around to Paterson and Lloyd's to-day and look

over the new models of smart winter overcoats. Elegantly fini-.'ad, these

con's are the last word ill smartness — bn, don’t, just take our word, lor it, pop around and sec I beta for yoorscll.

11l .1 statement. made .ii Greynioiitii .Mr C. K. Collins, president of tlio Post anil Telegraph Officers’ Association, who iifi'iveil Ikmo to-day, ili*c!aiv'il unit llio executive l'.inl fully considered tin- present situation in 1 lit* service, Mini hud ill'llniti'ly ili'i-iili'il to pic- lot' -a tribunal i’> investigntc the whole question. “Good evening. Mr Newman, can you tube me to —'“No, I'm sorry

haven't a ear available this evening.” ‘‘Where inn T get one S'’' ”1 ilon’t think it is possible to net a car lit all.” ‘-Why. what’s the matter?” “Oh dicin't you know every ear in town is engaged to run to the hie hall at A rah lira Selioolroom. the event ol the season Ailvt. The Minister of Marine, the lion (7. .J. Amlerson, states that it is proposed to eommenee parking operations in connection with Auckland rock oysters on May 2S, and to open an Auckland depot for the sale of oysters oil .June ii. Considerable expenditure bad been incurred in developing and protecting the oyster beds, so it was necessary this year slightly to increase tlio selling price. Several changes have been made in tile staffs on the various Homan Catholic parishes of the C hristi liurcii d'ocese, some of which affect the West Coast. The Hev Father F. •!. S. Seward, ol K'umara, lias lieen trailsferretl to Da;field, and will he replaced at Kumara hy the Rev Father .1. Finnerly, already well known on the Wesi Coast. The Hev Father Haiirahan. of Durfiehl. has been appointed to the newly-constituted parish of Papanui. The Hev Father James Murphy, of Ifa warden, has been appointed to the new parish of New Brighton, and will bn .replaced at Hawarden liv the Hev Father D. Maleev.

Saturday-will he post-card day. All mail matter for England should he posted to-morrow night to connect up with lhi‘ ’Frisco mail. Throughout New Zealand postcards are being sent to Great Britain 'advertising the New Zealand Court at the Exhibition. Cards should he sent to friends, those with whom business is being done, and to all quarters where the necessary advertisement will result, suggesting a visit to the New Zealand court to glean the fullest- information aln'ut the Dominion :is e for business, a holiday or settlement. Many thousands of post cards will he sent. Heelin' cards of local views are quite apropos as being a special means also to advertise Westland Scenery in the Homeland.

Colonial all wool libbed underpants, fie lid, 7s lid. Ss fid to Ids fill. ]or pair; wool socks Is dd. Is fid. 2s. 2s Jd, 2s 9d per pair. . Jl. Sinpfnrih —Advt.

Received with instructions to sell at lowest market jiriees lot) eases of apples—dessert and cooking. Paterson Michel and Co Ltd. Phone 2.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

Ladies come and choose your autumn hat at Schroder and C’o’s, whilst the se lection is varied. You will bo delighted with the choice. Come soon.—Advt. Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. , Ward off Influenza with “NAZOT," juid g'-'HO-killine, Is (1(1 fpj (IQ doses.

This is Thursday. May 22ttd.—'Don’t forget it or you’ll miss the Monster Ball in Arnrura school room.

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected 'with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning.

To-night at the Soldiers’ Hall in aid of R.S.A. Building Fund, usual weekly euchre tournament, followed by supper and a dance. Admission, Is.— Advt.

An old West Coast resident. Mr John Hitehie. died at the residence of his niece, Mrs A. B. Spiers, on Tuesday evening, aged 7!). Ho had been i\~i year- in New Zealand and was one of Kumara’s oldest identities.

Mr W. (’.amble, of the Diggers’ Cycle Works, (Jreymomh. wishes to announce that he will have one of the very latest 2:1 Humber Motor Cycles on show at the Dominion Cycle Deiv.it. K •!•

tika to-morrow (Friday).—Advt

The death is reported Irom \\ aitiku, Auckland, of Myrtle, the 11 year old daughter oi Mr and Mrs Matson, and giliiul-daughtcr of Mr aiul Mrs H. Johnson of Kumara. She was a bright and cheerful child, and a general favourite. She succumbed while under an operation for tonsilitis.

The team to represent Arahurn against Kokatahi at Arnhura on Saturday next will lie as follows: Staines, Tniniii (5), Muir 2, K. Mason, Rochford. Marshall. E. Keogan. A. Ingram, Cray, Wright. Reserves—S. Howe, M. Tainui. C. Keogan. A. Muir, R. l.nusich, Baigent. Any of the above plavcrs unable to play must notify the Secretary.

St. Mary's dull Hoorn was again p-acKod hist Monday night when the wee- y euchre tournament and dance eventuated. r lhe valuable piiy.es wete won by Miss Kathleen Foster Ist Lady’s, Mrs J. Fitzgerald 2nd. Cent’s Mr I). Stevenson Ist., Mr .1. Johnstone 2nd. Music supplied by Lawn’s Orchestra made the dance merry and bright. Mr Kearns had charge of the floor.

The Kiwi Football Club are bidding a Crnnd Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday next, which promises la be one of the best held this season. The funds derived from the Ball are to aid an injured player, and this alone should assure of a large attelid-ar.t-e being present. All arrangements are being’ made to eater for the crowd and Bonetti's Jazz B»ml arc arranging a special programme of music, while the supper arrangements ore in the hands of a capable committee. All mads will thus lead to the Soldiers' Hall oil Wednesday next. Keep it < lent'!

The annual social dance of the Hokitika B awling Club will he held m the Soldiers’ Hail on Tuesday. June 3rd. ( King’s Birthday), v. lieu there is every Iro-pect of another great succe-s as |,ist year. The music "ill l.e provided bv Mr A. 11. Lawn and Company, while the Hour and general arrangements at the S'ldlers’ Hall assure everv comfort for natrons. A meeting ~f haly supporters of the Club will be hold on Monday evening at 7 o’clock sharp at the Secretary’s resident e. to make the necessary arrangements tor stt| per. etc. In their capable hands the success of this portion of the arrangements is assured.

Yesterday tin* Blaketown ladies hockey club visited Huuanga and were defeated by tlie Hunanga juniors by -I goals to 2. Mi-ses .1. McKnanoy an-l I'L Tintii! being the scorers tor the losing team, whilst Miss L. Mossop shot two goals for Hunanga. The Hokitika ladies were victorious over the Cohdett Club in a game played at Cobdcn. by one goal 'scored by Miss W. Thompson) to nil. Last evening the visiting Hokitika ladies were entertained at a dance in Carey’s Hull. A dainty slipper was supplied hv the Cohdcu Club members. The team returned home in Hi** early hours this inoriiiu;;.

No trace of the s.-. Tiioki’s missing fireman, Henry Thomas Orley, has yet been found. It was thought possible, savs the "Argils," that the finding of ill!" man's hat near where the s.s. Orepuki was horilied on Saturday evening that the man was mi board when the steamer saileil. ’I lie police, however, have subsequently got in touch with the Orepuki. which has arrived at Tarakoho and loiind that t!:e man was not on hoard. I his .gives food to the story that the man has been drowned in the Grey River. The missing man is stated to be !•> years of age. about oft Til's in height, wit It hair turned slightly grey and a sallow complexion. When last seen in the Oriental Hotel on Friday evening the man was wearing a blue suit and light hat.

Beautiful Evening Dresses at McKay's—a big range just openedshot mousseliiie. Silk Moracain, ohifon velvets, shot taffetas and .sequin nets etc. All different designs, lovely evening shades, silk and shot effects. Prices very reasonable 20s fid. Ois fid. 10Js. to 1255. Also gents evening dress suits correct style. Splendid value £ll 11s. —McKav and Son. —Advt.

Notwithstanding the frantic efforts of numerous imitators, oe.r factory lias to continue at top speed to cope with (Tbi manufacturers of "NO-PI IIBINC ’ Laundry 1 lelp).— Advt For Itmnehial Coughs, take Wood.-.' Great Peppermint Cure I'mhrellns repaired at shortest notice. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Stopforth, Gents’ Outfitter.—Advt. A true and tried remedy for roughs colds, influenza, and sore throat is "NAZOE.” f’O doses Is fid. . Beniarkahle bargains at McKay s. Children's sleeping combination suits, warm, woven woollen natural, usually Ifis (id and ]Ms fid, bargain price lis fid and Ss fid. Ladies’ best quality colonial wool navy bloomers, usually Ids fid and lis fid. bargain price lls fid. (dlls’ heavy colonial woollen grey bloomers usually Is lid and lis lid. bargain price Jls lid pair. Ladies’ woollen knitted hose, grey, black and heather. usually -is !)d and os fid, bargain price 2s lid pair.—Advt .

Galvanized staples 1 iim x 9 gauge mill flirt x 10 gnngc arc ofFereif l>y 1.-.w’s Ltd., fib Lichfield Street, Christchurch. at .‘ls fid per doz lbs or 2fis fid n r cut. Tliis firm have reduced many grocery lines in order to clear before sto! lacking and have reduced all their crockery, hrushwarc, tinware, enamelware 'and aluininiumuare 20% until after stocktaking.—Advt.