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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1924, Page 2

.Mrs D. Dowell has kindly donated two valuable prizes for a Waltzing Competition to lie held at the Kiwi Football Club’s Ball on Wednesday evening next.

Empire Dance at t!i>* Soldiers’ Hall. Saturday. .May tilth.. in aid of the R.S.A. Building Fund. Special night. Fugngemcnt of Bonetti’s hand. Admission. gents Is Gd. ladies Is. Dancing at 15. 30 sharp.—Advt.

Von -.till have the opp hi unity lo obtain a good cai pel at a rca-ona hie price in make the home comfortable for the long winter evening- if yon consult Harley’s. C.royninntli. They carry the largest and best values in carpets and runners on the West. Coast.

On Tuesday next at the Princess Theatre tlieie will lie a monster picture heiiclil in aid of the Hokitika Beautifying Association funds. M’e--I.can’s Pictures are presenting a capital programme for the occasion, and tickets ale in circulation. iKveiyoim should assist the worthy object by puicliasing tickets.

It is reported that the (Him tunnel will he taken over from tho Public Works Department on the 2.Bth inst. The railway authorities have post pimed this action on several previous occasions. One of the tirst. effects of the tiaiisfer of control will he the substitution of railway gangs for tho Public Works employees at both ends oi lhe tunnel, lull it is understood that tin change will he made in tho powerhouse stall.

The death occurred at the Grey River 110-pitiil yt >1 erday morning of .i.i-- Kathleen Ivy I’eiiu, aged 21 ye ns. D a was.-d. who had been en - gaged in nursing at Cashmere Hills, arrived on the Coast three weeks ago on a holiday vi-il to her aunt at Cobden. The late .Miss Penn had made arrangements to join the nursing stair of the Christchurch Hospital next mouth. She was a native of Akaroa ;m.! her father is still alive, hut- lier mot her died -onie time ago.

The Now Zealand Meat Producers Heard has rei.-ivcd a cable from its ri pre-ciitativc at Buenos Aires. South An ei i< a. advising ill'* billowing shipments to the I‘iiit ml Kingdom for the fort night ended 17th iu.-i. Innii Argeiitip-' and I’rugilay :—M 1.1 Rl quarters chill ~| heel. !I7:I quarters ir.ize;; heel'. 2G.07S carcases frozen million. carcases l‘nv:eu lamb. Ihe ntiautii.r shipped to the Continent o! Kurope during the same lieliod totalled :—l 11 .GnR quarters frozen beef. I,lot) carcases Irozeu mutton. Ihe cable also stales that cattle are now dearer.

Tli.* annexe at 11 1 ■ S *.<l iovs-’ Hall hist night was well tilled t*.r tin' weekly euchre. The :m>".rt ment wax enmtortaldv uann. b"iug heated. specialty, llit- card.- were til mil enjoyed. Tin* winning player- were .Mr- L* itzgcrnld. lirst and Mr- Wallace (consolation). and Mes-rs Then Lynch first and A. Benjamin (consolation). Slipper nas served liv tlie Indie-, and later a dunce followed. Mr Sumner kindly acting as M.C. Mr- Conper .-npplietl excellent music and dancin': was kept up till 11.30. The whole entertainment was very enjoyahle.

General regulations have heeii issued hv the Government in respect to the taking ( >f opossums, the season lor which in the Westland district extends over dune and .lul.v. Incenses may he obtained from the I’o-tnia-ter. Trapper- may now dispose of opo—urn skins in any way they see til. provided such skins have been stamped and have had the royalty paid thereon. Where a person commences on his own property he must lirst notify the Hecrelarv of the Aeclimnlisalion Society in the distriet where the property is situated. Very stringent conditions are imposed 111 respeei to -the illicit traffic in skins, and no skin must he tanned or otherwise preserved, unless it hears the official mark that the royalty is paid.

Easy ways of making delicious dishes to give variety to meals are always of interest to the hon-owile. .Much can lie done with raisins. I hey add llavoiir anfl zest to iitiniherless everyday dishes, and, as everyone knows, they are very wholesome and nutritious. A new hook of raisin recipes lias just heeii published hv the Californian Growers’ Association that packs Sun-Maid raisins, and a f rises,pv will he sent to interested housewives. The hook, which is called *• Recipes With Raisins” is complied by a domestic science expert, and the 101 l recipes it contains have all heeii tested. They iiudude cakes, pastry, puddings desserts, conserves, sauces, and many unusual di-he-. Enquiries for the Imoklet should he posted to Mr George .1. Miller, Sun-Maid’s New j Zealand "Representative. G.1’.0. Box .“(ill, Auckland.

Beautiful Evening Blesses at McKay's—ci hie range just openedshot inonsseline. Silk MoraeMn, eliifon velvets, shot taffetas and sequin nets etc. All different designs, lovply evening shades, silk and shot effects. I 'rices very reasonahle 29s o<l. 97s (!d. B'os. to lz.-.s. Alsu gents evening dre-s suits correct style. Splendid value £ll H«. —McKay and Soil.—Advt. Colonial all wool rihhed underpants, fie lid. 7s lid. S- 0:1 to 13s (id. |or pair; wool sock- 1- .‘id. 1- Od. 2s. 2- -id, 2s !)d per pair. W. 11. Stopforih’s. —Advt.

Received with instructions to sell at lowest market prices 101 l eases of apples—dessert and cooking. Paterson Michel and Co T.td. Phono 2.—Advt Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

Ladies come and choose vour autumn hat at Schroder and Co’s, whilst the se lection is varied. Aou will Iks delighted with the choice. Como soon.—Advt.

Dependable worm remedy—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them. The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note’ and a-k for Bells’ -Mild Yellow I.a he! \yhi-'.” They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and" clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Grevmoutli. sole distributors. —Advt. Newcomers to Hokitika are cordially invited to join the “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help Club. (Full p?.rtiea|ar3 from vour grocer),Advt.

(Hassons and Co., of Christchurch, distribute an interesting inset with this issue. A farewell social will he tendered to Airs O’Neil and family, on Monday night, in tho Town Hall, Riimt. Everyone cordially invited. Admission free.—Advt.

The jumble sale at Kokatahi oil Wednesday afternoon attracted a large attendance and there was a ready disposal of the large array of gootls placed on sale. In the evening there was again a large attendance, and a very onjovble dance resulted. The proceeds of the day proved very satisfactory to the promoters.

The funeral of the late Miss Lucy Dale took place this morning and was followed by a large assemblage of friends. The services at All Saints Church and the graveside were coniine .oil by the Rev. Tobin. A large number of wreaths and floral tributes were placed on the grave from sorrowing friends.

Commencing to-morrow, a huge clearing sale in the estate ot the Into Mr C". .). K. Linneinann will he held oil the premises, South Revell Street, of the whole of the large stocks of ironmongery, groceries, fancy goods and drapery. .Mr John .Murdoch will he in charge and the whole stock is being sold at bargain prices to dear. Mr A. C. Henderson, who lias been manager of the Lyttelton Times Company, Limited, since 101 ft, Inis been appointed manager and editor of the “Lyttelton Times.” Mr A. lb Lane, at present editor oi the “Star,” has been appointed news editor ot the ‘•Lyttelton Times,” and Mr Andrew Burns has been appointed editor of the "Star.”

The death took place at Mokihinui i n Wednesday of Mr Charles Curtis, at the advanced age oi <0 years. Deceased was an old resident ol M aimangaroa and Seddonville and took an active part in Masonic life. He leaves a widow and a married daughter, the latter residing in Western Australia, also one son Mr (. ( lift is, ( I Newton Flat.

The death look place suddenly at Wellington on Wednesday of Mrs A. Barton, relict of the late T. Barton, of Westport. Deceased was living with her son Mr F. Barton. She was a native ol Hokitika and resided loi many years in Westport, rearing a large family, of live sons and three daughters. Messrs Thomas (Marlon), .Rick (Auckland), Frank (Wellington), William (North Liam!., and Walter

- iigine (Liver, W.-tuml) and Mrs Baltrop (Dunedin . Mrs Duskie (Napier) and MrS F. Rasmussen (Westport).

For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ (irent Peppermint Cure Umbrellas repaired at shortest notice. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Stopforth. Cents’ Outfitter.—Advt. A true and tried remedy for coughs colds, inlliieiiza, and sore throat is "NAZOL.” GO do-os Is Gd.

Remarkable bargains at McKay’s. Children's sleeping combination suits, warm, woven woollen natural, usually IDs Gd and LSs (id, bargain price (is (Id and Ss Gd. Ladies’ best quality colonial wool navy bloomers, usually lbs (id and l-ls Gd. bargain price 11s Gd. (i iris’ heavy colonial woollen grey bloomers usually I- lid and Gs lid, bargain price Gs (id pair. Ladies woollen knitted hose, grey, black and heather, usually Is fid and -is (id, bargain price 2s lid pair.—Advt .