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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1924, Page 2

AI i s .1. V. Hall notifies a number of special lines just opened nut to which she wishes to draw special attention. The Prime .Minister states that i-i far lie lias received no word id the appointment. of a successor to R<>ra Jelliooe as Governor-General. At the Soldiers' Hall. Thursday night at H o’clock, continuation of R.S.A. euchre ton: uauient. followed by a dance. Supper supplied Admission I-. —Aflvt.

To-night. lit ilie Snluieis' I lull tlioi'** will lie n .Surprise Dance conducted by several liiilios in .1 id ‘if tlu> jefroshniont st:iH at tin* forthcoming bazaar. Bo-iiet-ti’s ■ >:iml will provide the. music, .•mil there should 110 s very jolly gathering, I)nni-iiiwill commence id 8..10 o'clock.

A da nee will In* li<*l<l in Stafford »n Friday, 20th. Juno at S p.m. in aid of tin* si liool iitiiii. -Music lIV lionetti s .laws Band. Double ticket .‘ls (id, simile is.—Advt.

To-night! Soldiers’ Hull! r .I o-nifilit! Surprise* Dance directed l»y Misses Mc. Tntosli, Mosdamos Parkhill iinil r l lioinjison. in aid of the R.S.A bazaar luinl. Special preparations with lirsfc class music by Bonnetti’s .lazz Band. Admission: Ladies Is; dents Is fid.— Advt.

“It is a very valuable report, and it is unanimous,’’ stated the Prime Minister on Monday, when asked if tile Taxation Commission’s conclusions would be made available to the public. Oil this point Mr Massey expressed the opinion that as the session was so close it probably was desirable to fust present the report to Parliament.

The following; are the notifications of infectious diseases lor the Canter-bury-West land Health District for the week elided at noon on Monday: Westland: Diphtheria one, tuberculosis one; Buller, diphtheria one; Greymoutli. diphtheria one. tuberculosis one. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever six. diphtheria six, enteric fever one, pneumonia one. tuberculosis throe, erysipelas two. AshWiirtoii: Scarlet fever nine. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever one, diphtheria one. tuberculosis one.

Four prominent Christchurch boxers at tlio request of the Canterbury Sports Club, attended a special meeting of the General Committee of that body on Monday evening to explain how certain competitors' tickets now in the committee's possession came to have their dates altered from May A to .lime A. The four men allegedly connected with the affair were each subjected to a rigid cross-examination by members of the committee. All of them denied any knowledge of bow tlio tickets came to bo altered, or how they came to ho presented at tin* door. Air Pago moved that tlio matter bo held over for a month, pending further inquiries. Tlio motion was carried, ft was further decided that in future the tickets be of n different colour for each meeting, that the tickets be numbered, that each competitor rign for bis ticket, and. where possible, a record be kept ot all tickets issued.

Men's heavy Crimean shirts in light and dark shades, all sizes. Rs fid to !)s lid at lfalleiistein's. Revel! Rt. — Advt. Fleecy T'ndorvoar (in the best F.nglisb makes) underpants end singlets os f)d; all wool underpants and singlets fis lid and 7s lid; fleecy all wool mufflers os fid; others 7s fid to 12s Od at tv. H. Stopfortli's. ltevel l St.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Children like WADE'S \\ OHM FJGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. Schroder and Co. are showing the latest in winter models in millinery, coats and costumes; also evening frocks. These have been bought at very favourable terms for cash mid | must l>e sold to make room for further shipments in towels, sheeting, calico, flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. tin* leading drapers.—Advt. When colds and influenza are prevalent let “XAZOL” protect your family One doso a day keeps colds away. Good for all nges; do dos;-" for 1* 8f).

A practice of tile Hokitika Aluncipal Band will bo held this evening at 3 o’clock.

Roys cream cashmere jerseys, sizes 20in. to JOin. at -Is Gd at Hallcnstein’s, Hevell St.—Advt.

Applications are invited for the position of Caretaker of the Hokitika District High School. Applications close on .Monday next at I p.m.

All Kiwi Third Grade players available for selection for Saturday, must lie at the Shed to-night at G..‘30 o’clock sharp, for practice. The Mental Hospital at Hokitika lia s vacancies for probationer nurses. Applications should he made to the .Medical Superintendent.

Says the AVestpnrt “News": —Recently the s.s. Xile left Karainca with do carcases of pork and a shipment of apples for Groyinoiith. As the produce was consigned to Christchurch within 21 hours after the boat left Karnmea wharf, the goods were landed at their destination in safety.

Customers are still finding Airs .). Lloyd's sale very attractive and great bargains are still to he bought for a very small sum. Quilts, blankets and sheetings are a speciality and are offered at a discount of 15%. Do not miss vour chance.—Advt.

Air AY. Owens, ncting-Secretary of the Kanieri Rifle Club lias forwarded to the Treasurer of the Hokitika Branch of the R.S.A.. a contribution of £lO to the building fund, being half the surplus funds of the Rille Club upon its ilishandonment. The contribution has been received with grateful thanks.

Tlio seven year old daughter of Air and Airs \Ym. Howat of Cobdon was Severely burned yesterday morning. She was taken to the Grey River llcsjiital for treatment, her condition being grave. A message thin morning conveys the sad news of her death. The parents will have the sympathy of many friends in this district.

At a meeting of the Roller Rugby Union a Pirate junior was suspended for one playing fixture for questioning the referee’s decision, and a Rival senior lor a similar offence was suspended ior two playing Saturdays. A Sergeant’s Hill player was suspended for the remainder of the season for using hail language on the field, and refusing to leave when ordered to do so by tin* rcleroc. .

The “Otago Daily Times” lias the following:—One wonders where we are drifting! Rabbits or sheep? That is the question. Strolling through one of the local storerooms, one sees three olassor* hard at work sorting rabbit-kins in preparation for the fortnightly sale in Dunedin. Lying on the floor in heaps are upwards of 100 hales of rahhitskins. or. say. about half a million, skins, equivalent to 100,000 sheep. There are several other agents handling skins fortnightly, the rabbit season, which closes about September, being at present at its height.

At a meeting of the committee of the West Coast Rugby I'nion held at Greymouth last evening, it was decided to inform the Westland Sul>-I'nion that this Union could see no reason for an alteration of me present boundaries, hut has no objection to players from within the Grey boundary taking part in Westland competition. Alessrs Guy. A. Chile, and .1. Beaumont were appointed selectors of tin* Grcymmitli rep. team. It was decided that a Greynioiitli roi). team he sent to Reefton on June 28th. to play Tnangahua reps., al-ii that no player from the League code, who has not yet signed tin* required form .shall he allowed to play on that day. McDonald of the Knniara Chili, wa.s placed on the caution list the penalty for any second offence to he more severe.

On the eve ol bis departure irom Hokitika to take up the position of Postmaster at Tuatapere, Air AV. .T. Pratt received presentations from the proprietor .Air .J. J. Mclntosh), the stall', and the permanent boarders of the Bed Lion Hotel, where be lias resided continuously during his eight years' stay in this town. Several speakers referred to Mr Pratt s sterling personal ipialities, to his unfailing iact and courtesy and to bis never ending geniality and generosity, and one and all wished that he would find time in the future to re-visit Westland anil renew their acquaintanceship. Mr Pratt in responding feelingly expressed bis regrets at leaving Hokitika, u here lie bad enjoyed so much hospitality and happiness, and he assured his well-wishers that no part of the the Dominion would lie more willingly revisit than Westland, where he bad made so many friends, and where lie bad met with so much true kindness.

A wedding of much interest took place at All Saints Church, Hokitika, on Wednesday evening, dune Ith. at (> o’clock, of Evelyn Clara, youngest daughter of Mr and Alls Matthew Cain, of Kanicri. and George Stevenson, second eldest son ol Mr and Mrs dames Wright, of (Yonadun. Beef ion. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother. Robert, looked charming in a navy blue braided costume with jazz front, and a black velvet hat trimmed with gold edgings to match. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemum? and pink heather, made by Mr Stndloy. of Greymouth. She was attended bv Aliss -Myrtle Olsen, of Hokitika, as bridesmaid. The bridesmaid wore a pretty frock of saxe blue velvet, trimmed with grey fur. and a saxe blue bat with si reamers to match. Sin.' carried a pretty bouquet of coloured chrysanthemums. and pink streamers. Mr ■lames Wright, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Mrs Preston's Tea Booms, whore a most enjoyable time was spent, al) wishing the young couple every happiness and prosperity. Later, the happy couple motored through to Grcyinnutli. via Ncl'on and Blenheim, on their honeymoon. All wool Colonial white blankets, double lii'il size. A7.s (id a pair at IlalIciMciii'-. I’ovi'll St.—Advt. !l x -1 biankets IPs lid pair at .Mrs ■I. Lloyd's; also large assortment of ladies’ combs, at (is lld pair, cream fleecy lined bloomers, large size ."is lid pair, 7 only wool jumpers now 7s lid and Ids (id.—Advt. A very tine line of Inisb rugs, good size, heavy-weight at 12s !)d at ilalleustoin’s, Rovell St.—Advt.

Boys’ all wool jerseys, sizes 20 to —<>. os Pd to (is fid, boys’ navy wool and cotton jerseys, assorted sizes, As. Splendid range floral monette underskirts 7? lid; also shot morletle underskirts 7s (id at Mrs J. Lloyd's.— I Advt. For Cl'ilctrcn’s F-Tnr-king Couch. J Woods Great, Peppermint Cure. |