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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1924, Page 2

rsoldieis’ Hall. Thursday night at 8 o’clock, weekly euchre tournament. social dance and supper. Proceeds in aid of the IPS.A. building fund.--Advt.

The annual social dance nt the Hokitika Rowling Club is aiinoiiins'd to lake place at the Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday evening next (King’s llirtlidayi. Complete arrangements tire being made for a very successful gatlicr-

lt is understood that the Canterbury education hoard are arranging lor another meeting of householders t" be held next month to elect a School Commit tee tit Hokitika and at oilier centres, which !ailed to do so at tin* recent annual meeting of householders.

Sehrodcr and 1 0. are show it'.g the laie.-t in wittier models in millinery, coats and costumes: also evening I locks. These have licet! bought at very favourable terms for cash and must 1m- sold to make room for furl her shipments ill towels, sheeting, calico elettes and colonial flannel. Conic early. So-lirnder and * - <■•:• leaUi't.'. drapers.— Advt. The funeral ot tie* late Mr d ■ (lack i lirocklehursi. took place ibis morning, and was intended by a. large number of friends who gathered to pay a last mark of respect. A large number of wreaths were placed oil the graveside from sorrowing friends. The Rev A. I’urehas coudueted the service at the graveside.

'There was a large gathering ot friends at tile luneral ol iliv late -Mrs Amos Wall of Koiteraiigi, which took place yesterday alternoim to jV.kilika cemetery, including H large percentage iron! tile Kokatahi \ade>. The services at All Saints Church and the grave.-ide were conducted l>\ Be A. C? I’lirclias. A large number • t Horn I ttibiiles were placed on Urn grave from sorrowing Irieiids, the deceased being held ill very high e-i«"m bv all who knew her.

This is the age of calculations an<

“costing,” but it lias remained for the greenkreper cd the Tanraiiga Howling 7 lull, Mr I!. Gibbons, to reckon llie distance he and his fellows travel in mowing and rolling a bowling green. ••In a reason of Saveli months,” lie writes, “I travelled over •188 miles ill preparing the green lor play. A greeiikeeper having now lolliiwed the lead of postmen in compiling distances walked, similar totals may be expected from the bowlers themselves, and perhaps even fri.'in golfers, some ol whom must have very considerable records.

Tin* transfer (it tlie crews ol the wnrships Chatham and Dunedin was completed at Auckland nil Tuesday, and the latter vessel is now the fiugsiiip nl the New Zealand Division, under the command of Commodore A. Deal;*. Al IS a.m. on Tuesday Die commodore's Hag was hoisted on the Dunedin, and ike New Zealand Hag at the how. The Chatham now files the t’nion .lack at the how, denotin'' that she belongs to tile Imperial Navy. Doth vessels, of course. are 4lyino the White Ensign, the llajr all British meii-ni'-war fly over the stern. The Chatham had been the New Zealand Hagship for three years and four months, She was provided by the Ttnperial (lovernnient at the end of Trill, and reached Auckland on January -7. Ifr.M. Leaving Auckland next Tuesday, the Captain proceeds to Colombo to relieve 11..M.5. Southamptuii as Hagship on the East Indies station (states the “Now Zealand Herald”). The Southampton is being rent to England for hoiler repairs, which will necessitate her absence from the Trineomalee naval base for ahottt tt year. After 1 k*liivr relieved by the Sotithanipton, the Chatham will proceed to England. Beautiful Evening Dresses at McKay’s—a big range just opened--shot mousseliue. Silk Moracain. ehifon velvets, shot taffetas and sequin nets etc. All different designs, lovely evening shades, silk and shot effects. Prices very reasonable 29s fid, 97. s Od, 105 s, to 1255. Also gents evening dress suits correct style. Splendid value £ll 11s. —MoKav and Son.—Advt.

Colonial all wool ribbed underpants. Ge lid. 7s llil. 8s fid to 13s Od. per pair; wool socks Is 3d. Is fid. 2s. 2- 3d. 2 s fid per j>air. W. H. Stopfnrth'-. —Advt. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “NAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking "NAZOL” to-day. Beceived with instructions to sell at lowest market prices 150 cases of apples—dessert and cooking. Paterson Mj c hel and. Co Ltd. Thone 2 Advt

The annual meeting of the Arahura Fawners’ Union will lie held in the One Mile Hall, Arahtira on Thursday May 29th. at 8 p.m.

...r John Ferguson, Harihnri. oilers for lease for three years, 70 acres of good dairying land, a herd of l(i Jerseys, with four-roomed house and all conveniences. Now that winter is on us visit Schroder and Co. where you can get fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool at most reasonable prices.—Advt.

Arch Little of the Quality boot warehouse has just landed a large case of Men’s Sunday Boots at a special discount. These are to lie sold at 82s (id per pair, and can lie had with patent csip or without. A welted boot, good fitting, and great value.

Stone idea of the extent of the buildings to be used for the Dunedin Exhibition next year may be gleaned from the fact that over two million .super feet of timber will be used in the structure. There was about 100.000 feet used for the recent exhibition at Hokitika.

The death took place in the Butler Hospital on Friday afternoon of Charles William Neal, aged 52 years. Deceit sod was a native of Wellington and was employed until recently on .1. 11. Powell's farm at Charleston, llis mother i> a resident ol .Nelson.

Mr Percy Simkin, of Karatuea. who took a prominent part in football, died suddenly at Karamca on Sunday, lie had been in Westport under medical treatment for some time. On Saturday at Karamca, he took a laid turn and was tilaced in the ambulance to be brought to Westport, but died in the ambulance and bis body writ taken hath to Karamca. Deceased v.a* barely 21 years ol age.

Infectious and oilier notifiable diseases reported in the ( anterbury and Wc-t Coast Health district for the week ended ho-ui on Monday totalled .51. as follows: Westland: diphtheria 1. Bailor: diphtheria 2. Inangahua: diphtheria 1: pneumonia 1. drey: diphtheria I ; lethargic encephalitis. 1. North Canterbury: scarlet fever. 8: diphtheria Hi; tuberculosis 8; pneumonia 2. Ashburton : scarlet fever, 8: diphtheria 10: tuberculosis 8; pneumonia 2. Ashburton: Scarlet fever. 1. Smith Canterbury: scarlet fever i: diphtheria 5; pneumonia 1.

The promoters of the estrangement movement in the ranks of the local branch of the A.S.B.S. secured several more signatures to their manifesto on Monday at Christchurch, says the ‘•Press”, and they are very sanguine as to the result of the proposal to form a new traffic society. “Some opposition lots been shown towards the project.” stated one ol the traffic men, “but that is (inly to he expected, and it is but natural that the ’agitators’ who were really responsible for the recent railway trouble should keenly resent any movement such as that which lias been placed on loot. At the present time there was no information but as the week proceeded, he considered that quite a number of .additional signatures would be secured to the manifesto.

Owing In the dissolution of partnership in the firm ol -Mrs .1. Lloyd, it has been decided to bold a monitor clearing sale, commencing Saturday. Mac List. Customers would do well to watch the bargain window displays.—Advt.

Wanderers liv the river front <m .Monday afternoon, who were interested in that suit of tiling, had great value for nothing when an impromptu battle for the world’s championship took place. A dispute over the stacking of some timber, between two workers led in high words, and almost immediately there was a threat by one to wipe the Hour with the other, ’who promptly “put 'em tip” and expressed llis willingness to settle matters. Til :• t.rice there was a battle royal in progress. A free show always attracts, and it did no! take long for an interested crowd to gather, and they witnessed a very willing go. Bare knuckles arc hard things, and both parties to the dispute will bear marks for some time of tin* “slight argument” that took place, before thev came to the conclusion that it would be as well to go lm further with vital proved a very interesting argument to the onlookers, if painful and satisfying o the men themselves

Al| up-to-date luillimny rediucd to bedrock : also ,ii;sl landed the very latest in Ladies Shetland all-wool scarves; al-o Maid- and Children’s :i-tradian coal-, very good quality at very moderate prices at “The Lucille . Uevvll .Street. -Advt.

TP,. C hriM' huri-li "Press ’ releiTing to i tie sensational statement published v-sterdav. made hv \\ . McArlev, geiia| secretary of the Engine-drivers. Firemen, and Cleaners' Association, stales it will shock those simple people who suppose that the strike was purely, or even primarily. economic. As the 1 resident of the A.S.R.S. has questioned the interpretation placed iij on his words, we shall not assume, on the stieugth of a telegraphed summary, that the facts arc step hy step, and word by word precisely as Mr McArley lepersolils them to lie; hut Mine it would In- ruin for a man in iiis position to make such a statement if it had no foundation at all. it would I e understood now what we mean when we talk about rovolutioiiaiy Labour. It will he understood also why those railwayman who object to revolution and violence arc anxious to form safer associations. At the general meeting of the Blenheim Fire Brigade, remarks the Marlborough “Express" of May 21st.. opportunity w.as taken to present Fireman Beg. Fane (formerly of the Hokitika Fire Brigade), with the Blythell One-Miiu Coupling Shield. The shield wns donated to the .Maidlmrough-Ni Isnn Fire Brigades’ sub-Association hy Captain I!. Y. Bythcll. of the Blenheim Brigade for annual competition between the members of the t aliens brigades in the territory. In making the presentation. Captain Bythell, expressed pleasure in the fact that the first man to have his name inscribed on the shield was a member of the local brigade. He congratulated Fireman Fane on his splendid performance in the coupling event at the recent demonstration and asked him to accept the shield until such time as he slioidu he tailed upon to maintain his supremacy. Fireman Fane, in accepting the shield and the accompanying gold medal, expressed great pleasure in being able to bring the honor to the local brigade, and trusted that the opportunity would soon arise when he would he called upon to defend it. The time put up hy Fireman Fane in the event was linin. 28 2-5 see., followed hy Captain Bythell. lmin 31 1-5 see., mid Westrupp (Nelson) lmin. 4fi ! 1-5 see. The Bvthell Shield is made j wholly of a beautiful iotara knot, hear- f ii:g an emblematic design of a helmet and two axes, and being suitably inscribed as to the purpo-e and the donor. All this work is done in silver.

Both given the knock-out by “NOKl'BBINf!” Laundry Help, hard work, ard disease bacteria concealed in soiled clothing. Tt’s hvgenic.—Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peuporuo'nt. Cure No had after-effects with WADE'S WORM FTGS. Pleasant, sure anil certain .

The quarterly meeting of the U.A.Q.D. Lodge, Westland No 89, takes place to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp. Nomination of officers and other important business.—Advt.

In eo!)iii?ct’’pii with the Kokatahi Football Club’s hull on -Monday evening a waltzing competition will l*c held for which Mrs D. Dowell has kindly presented valuable prizes lor lady and gentleman.

The Public Works Department is calling for tenders for AVaiho Bridge, South Westland. The tenders are alternative (1) supply of steel and iron work, or, (2.1 supply of materials and complete erection. Platts and specifications may be seen at the Public Works office'. Auckland. Wellington, Christchurch. Dunedin, and the High Commissioner’s office. London. Tenders close on August sth.

The Kiwi Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall

this evening promises to be a huge success. The hall has been gaily decorated. and the lloor has received special attention. An excellent supper is being provided. The music by Bouetti's Jazz Band will he all that could lie desired. The object of the ball is to benefit tin injured player, and this alone should assure a large attendance. Dancing commences at o’clock sharp, and everyone is assured of a good time.

There was a good house nt the Princess Theatre last night, when the .McLean management tendered a benefit to the Hokitika Beautifying So-

ciety. The programme submitted was an interesting one. ijhe star picture told ;i simple story of domestic life in theatre hind at Home, and the details were well revealed. A scenic and a comedy completed the programme. In the absence ol lion 11. L. Michel, President. Mr D. J. Evans. VicePresident of the Society, returned thanks to Mr ami Mrs McLean and to all who assisted to make the evening's success, not omitting the audience for the liberal patronage accorded.

Owing to the dissolution of partnership in the firm of Mrs .1. Lloyd, all accounts not settled by June ill. will lie banded to the solicitor for collect ion.—Advt.

Stuck-taking time is throw out time. We clean tip our stocks, and sacrifice heavy discounts in order to quit speedily all accumulated stocks. Every department has been through the pruning knife. Bed ink markings and extreme values will make our store a beehive of activity during la-t four days of stock-taking sale, which commences at 8 o’clock Thursday morning and ends at 5 o'clock Monday, June 2nd. See our windows. Follow the crowds. Mcß flier's, Hokitika !>'"• 0 ley mutt ih.—Advt.

For laffuenza, take Woods’ (Treat Peppermint Cure. Keep “NAZOL” handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiff’s will prevent coughs and colds, (ill (loses Is (id.