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Hokitika Guardian, 16 June 1924, Page 2

Mr 1.0 Brim and family inset t a notice of thanks in this issee.

There will be no band practice tonight in t oi.sequence of the minerl in the Town Hall.

A dance will be held in SlaH’nrd on Wednesday. 1.-th. .lime at S p.m. itt aid of the school fund. Double ticket :i.s Gd, single 2'. Advt.

All wool Colonial white blankets double bed t.iz.e. !!7s Gd a pair at I la! leustein's, Ilevell St. -Advl.

The ( nnsorvator of Forests invites tenders in this issue for the purchase ol milling timber in Ahaura Survey District. the upset prite being £l.G!f!l.

Messrs Pamment and Borgantini. loeal motor car proprietors made, the first motor ear trip to Maintain. South Westland, on Sunday, having a good trip.

A meeting of the Ba/.aar and Social Committee of the R.S.A. organisation will be held tit the Soldiers' Hall tonight tit 7.15 o'clock to finalise a number of matters in connection with the furthcoming bazaar.

A final reminder is given of ilic benefit entertainment at the Town Hall to-ngiht at S o'clock in aid of the funds of that, deserving institution the Hokitika Beautifying Society. The first part will he a concert organised by Mr.s Siaveley and in the second half there will he a round of community singing which should prove a very jolly experience. Messrs l.awn and Gibbons will be assisting and altogether the entertainment should prove a very pleasurable gathering.

Sale continued;—Our highly success fill sale will be ontinued until c-atur day. .lime L’lst. Call early, bargain in every department. A \ i-i t will re pay you handsomely. Addi-ou's, •• Advt.'

Tin- Otago Daily Time-. (•■ lasi neck imported very eulogi-tieally at' Mi-s Melba Gibbon-’ competition void; at the recant meeting el tlte Otago Pipj lie ami Dancing Association held at Dunedin. The paper says that the success attending the efforts at Miss Melha Gibbons during the eotnpetitions met with general favor. Miss Gibbons had come till tie- vey from l!okiti!:;t to take part in the t Otnpetitions. and was tln> winner of tin- Highland Heel C'hatni>ionship of New Zealand. On the linal night the young lady ihineed the sword dance very neatly, the 'tit i'tatnrs quite entering into the s: irtl of the dance, and giving every encouragement to the young dancer. At the same concert Mr C. Gibbons (father), introtluced one of the most beautiful Scotch airs, bv playing “Attld Robin Gr.nv*' as a llttte solo, ant! played it exccodingly well.

Men's heavy Crimean shirts in light and dark shades, all sizes. &s Cd to Os lid at Ilallenstein’s, Revr-11 i-t. Advt. Fleecy Underwear (in the lsest Euglisli makes') underpants and singlets fs= .Pd: all wool underpants and singlets 6s lid and 7s lid; fleecy till wool mufflers 5s 6d; others 7s Gd to 12s Gd at \V. H. Stopforth’s, Ilevell St.—Advt. "Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Children like WADE'S WORM FIGS. Spfq and certain remedy for worm a.

Boys cream cashmere jerseys, sizes 20in. to 30in. at Is Gd at Hallenstein’s, Rcvell St.—Advt.

The New Zealand .Meat Producers Board advises that the following prices tire being offered I—llt June:— Canterbury—Wethers tils under 7Jd. ewes 0-1 s under djd, prime woolly lambs -12 s under lljjd, 13s over 10;d. second quality lambs lojd. Soldiers’ Hall. Wednesday night. Surprise Dance directed by Misses MeIntosh, Mesdnmes Parkhill and Thompson. in aid of the 8.5.. V bazaar fund. Special preparations with first class music. Admission: Ladies Is: Gents Is Gd.— Advt.

The Borough Council is having carried out tit present a large amount of improvement of a general nature to the streets and footpaths ot the town, .unity of the thoroughfares ate being prepared for gravelling. Ihe section of Briitau Street adjacent to the Gas Works is to he completed as a road right through.

A very line line of hush rugs, good size, heavy-weight at 12s fid at llallonstcin's, Rcvell St.—Advt.

The death of Mr Glen, formerly of Stillwater and Greyniouth, occurred on Satin.lay at the Christchurch Hospital. He leaves a widow. Mrs Margaret Glen, of Stillwater, to whom the sympathy of many friends will he extended. The funeral will take place at Crevinouth.

.Mr .Tatties Daniel Smith, of Waiuta, aged US, died on Saturday morning, lie had been ailing for the past 12 months. Heart failure was the cause of death, lie took a prominent part in the Reefton Athletic Club's affairs, and played on two occasions with West ('oast representatives at football. He leaves a wife and five young children.

Several accidents are reported from the Grey Valley. On Friday an accident took place at Te Kiuga while two young hoys, Henry Jones, aged eight, and Arnold Jones, aged three, sons of .Mr ami Mrs 11. Jones, D* Kiuga. wete chopping wood. Arnold put hi. right hand forward at an inopportune moment and Henry, not noticing in time, Int it with the axe, severing three lingers. First aid was promptly rendered by Mr D. Moffall and the lad was brought to Greyniouth by the express and admitted to the Grey hospital. A railway employee named Andrews had his left leg broken the same morning through three sleepers falling on him ; he has been admitted to the hospital, lie was a married man. While working at the mill in Moann. a man named Body wounded his knee with a slasher. He was taken to the Grey hospital and is progressing favourably.

Sale bargains.—Jerseys and cardigans til heavily reduced prices. Boy’s jerseys (all weoD grey and heather from (is ltd. Men's cardigans (all wool) from Ids lid. Addison s. Ad\t.

Kailwaymcn have received a surprise since the working week ol lortyeigl.l hours has been reverted to. Coder the conditions which obtained when the old forty-four hour week was in force Indore the strike the men wete paid overtime for time worked in excess of eight on any particular day. and in addition tu this extra payment on the daily rate they also were paid overtime if it so happened that Ihe week’s work ran into more than lortyfi.iir hours. Tins double payment of overtime on daily and weekly computation of hours now inis ceased, for r.ulivaymeii have discovered that although they have worked more than eight hours on a particular day Imt vei have lint exceeded lorty-eight hours for the wee!; they have not received any overtime. I lie Department however, is apparently continuing to pay a special rate for night work between 111 p.iit. and l) a.in. Ihe I act that ordinary overtime is not paid until i'oriy-eighl hours have been worked is interpreted hy railwaymeii as an indication that by going on strike they have lost the eight-hour day.

'j'!.;. very Herd Dr. Kennedy, of Hokitika, was tin.' celebrant <d Mass at St. Patrick's Clmreh. Givynnun It. yesterday. the eceasti it being the liltieth anniversary ot the wedding ol his parents, Mr ami Mrs das. Kennedy, who were married at the Catholic i liuivh of SI. Charles, Ogle Street, Oxford Circus. Loudon. The voting couple arrived in New Zealand in I lie ship "Duke of Edinburgh' in 1*76. t.fier a pa: sage of 112 days. .Mr Kennedy immediately .joined the stall ol the Christchurch Gas Company, with whom lie remained for six years. He then entered the service ol the Invercargill Gas Department. w ith which he remained for six years, when he was appointed to Greymouth. Numerous telegrame and cables from all parts "have been received, conveying congratulations on tlie happy occasion. A large number of tiselu! and costly presents have also been received trout I fiends throughout- the Dominion. We join with our readers in extending to Mr and Mrs Kennedy hearty congratulations on their jubilee, together with tile best wishes for their eotititmoiT lutppit and prosperity. -"Argils."

For underclothing, germ-laden hand-h-oTchiofs. etc. "NO-RUBRING” I.aun'lry Help has no equal.—Advt This will interest you. Just opened another shipment of ladies’ millinery, coats in velour, fur coats, jumpers, warm underclothing, baby woollen comforts, corsets, dress and fancy goods. Come enrlv and inspect this pleasing display. Our prices are lower. MeOruer’s Stint Cash Stores, Hokitika and Greymoulh.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure. When your throat is affected by damp weather, take "NAZOI,” on sugar. Removes huskiness and prevents serious trouble. GO doses Is Gd. Advt. Boiler Owners; Use "Stnpskale" and secure clean boilers without corrosion pitting, galvanic action or collapse. .Mean , long life boilers and lower coal bills. IS. P. M. .Manning and Co., Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt. Now landing with instructions to sell at tilt* lowest market price, .‘1(H) eases cooking ami assorted tipples.— Paterson, Michel and Co., I.td. iPhone 2). Advt. Keep inlluenz.a at bay by taking "NAZOI.." Its soothing, panel rating healing properties., give instant relief to eoU'.r!.-- .and (olds. Is Gd for GOj I Don't miss this opportunity of buy- | ing to save. Visit ottr showroom be- ! fore Saturday, June gist. Every article I heavily reduced. Addison’s—Advt:. j