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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1924, Page 2

Train arrangements in connection with Boxing Contest at (Ireymoiith on 2Sth. .1 tint* are advertised in this issue. If you require anything for your evening toilet call and inspect Mrs .1. Lloyd’s selection.—Advt. The Farmers’ Union ball at Koiterangi. owing to the inclement weather, has been postponed until Friday evening next. The usual weekly ouch re tournament takes place at. the Soldiers’ Hall to morrow (Thursday) night in aid of the I’.S.A. fund. Admission Is. Supper and dance to follow.—-Advt.

The nn n ii:il meeting of the New Zealand Country Racing (lulls’ Assoeiatiou, has been fixed to he held at Wellington on July 8 at- 7.J0. The New Zealand' Racine Conference is convened for .Toly 10. Tlio Ni-w Zealand Trotting Conferenee will he held during the day on July 8.

Oil Sunday evening next at (lie I'rineess Theatre the .Municipal Hand will render the second of their series of sacred concerts, when a specially selected programme will he given. It is the intention to give one request item on each programme and at the end of tin- season to run a request programme. A collection will he taken at the doors to help defray the expenses of these concerts.

The Rorntigli Council meets on Friday at 7.H0 p.m. Notices of Motion have hecn liven hv Cr. Evans 1.

"That the Overseer prepare a report for the information of the Council, detailin'' the length of the separate streets, roads, and footpaths (•(instructed hi the Morough ; (2) "That the Railway Department lie a-keil to extend the veranda!; protection at the Hokitika Statin" to cover the loading places used at each end for luggage, mails and parcels."

Infections and other lioiiliaMc di - eases reported in the Coiiterhury and West Coast Health District lor the week ended noon oil .Monday, totalled ■l3, a.s follows:—Westland: Diphtheria 1. Muller: Diphtheria 1. (trey: Diphtheria 1. tuberculosis 1. North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 1.3, diphtheria 0. ophthalmia neonatorum I. tuiierculosis .3, tetanus 1, hydatids 1. puerperal septicaemia 1, influenza ‘.pneumonic) 1. pneumonia 2, erysipelas 1. Ashhurtnll : Scarlet fever 2. diphtheria 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet lever ", diphtheria I.

llouswwive*. spend your money where it won’t ;;o out of your town. Von (ini spend it to advantage at .Mr- .T. Lloyd's where everrthing is ai bargain prices. Wool frocks IS- 9d ; brushed wool cardigans lls *id : special -l-ply fingering in all smart shades fid skein: splendid lines in white and unbleached towel- and nnmeroil-' oilier snips. Advt.

The death took place last night at 10..30 o'clock o( a highly respected citizen, .Mr .Jo-rfJj George Mrockle-hur-t, the well-known jeweller of It •veil Street. The deceased had been in failing health for a considerable time pa.-t, hut was only eonlined to hi* bed for a short period. He was horn in Victoria lid years ago, and came to Hokitika with his parents in IStJo. He learned his trade with the late Mr Proctor when in business in ltevell Street, anil later opened in business in the town on his own account which he had silcccs-fuliy carried oil till a short time ago. before ill health overtook him. Ha took a keen interest-in horticultural matters, and passed much of hi- spars time pottering about in his garden. Tt is only a month ago that the family suffered another bereavement through the death of his son (Dick) at Ngflhere. Deceased leaves a widow and family of four daughters ('Mrs W. Rarrowman of Hokitika, Mrs Lot Cooper of Whangarei, Mrs It Lynn of Hokitika, and Mrs Mills ot Christchurchl and one son (William' who is eugnged in farming in the North Island. The relatives will have the deep sympathy of the community in tlio ]nss they hftve sußt.tined.

Member? of the Lodge Westland Kilwinning, are requested to meet tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock.

Buy your hosiery at Airs J. Lloyd’s, who is noted for value in this line.— Advt.

A filial reminder is given of the concert in the Princess Theatre to-night by the Convent pupils. The programme is a very attractive one and a very large audience is assured.

Just arrived —A further large consignment of choice apples consisting of Stunners and other choice varieties with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co., Ltd., Phono No 2.—Advt.

The westerly gale continued all day yesterday, the weather being bitterly cold and unpleasant. There was a very draw sea musing along the coast. The night continued very rough and unpleasant, and this morning tlie gale continues though it is gradually dying down.

The music for the Boss Hot timed Soldier.--’ plain and fancy dress hall at the Totani Hall, will be supplied by Bonetti’s Jazz Band. This popular arrangement should prove an added attraction to what promises to bo a highly successful function.

The steamer Inga reported as overdue at Alelhmtrne yesterday is of 570 tons and is owned by the B. S. l-atnb Proprietary Company. Sydney. She is engaged in the intercolonial cargo trade, but recently replaced the Xgaherc’s running for a brief period after that vessel stranded on the North Tip. The Jngii left Creymouth on Saturday. June 11, with Captain Adams in command, taking a tull cargo of timber to Melbourne.

To-night ’s the night! The long loosed for Excelsior Ball takes place in the B.S.A. I lull, which is very tastefully decorated. Come oik- ! Como all! and help till the big which lias received a special preparation. Mr A. H. Lawn lias arranged for a very attractive programme of music, which is of the best. The slipper part of the programme is in the hands of a strong ladies’ committee. while all other arrangements arc completed. Dancing at 8.30 o’clock sharp; waltzing competition at 10. JO o'clock. The prices for admission to this big event are single tickets 2s Oil. double -Is.—Advt.

The lion .1. C. Coates stated at Wellington that finality has not been reached by the Department in regard to the report upon the policy of development of railway const met ion, with special reference to the order oT urgency in which certain works shall la- carried out. It is expeeted that the report will accompany the Railways Statement, which will he presented to Parliament during the coming session.

The Prime .Minister announced tit Wellington that two appointments will be mad:- to the Legislative Council this week. I tioiliciitliy it 'may be added that tin- probables most favoured are Mr K. P. Lee, formerly -Minister of Justice in the Beform Cabinet, who was defeated for Oamaru at last eleclim after lengthy service, and Al.r A. S. .Malcolm, formerly member for Cliitha.

A Wellington correspondent states If opportunity is given, an interesting d-diate muv be expected ett tie* report of the Taxation Commission, 'flic Prime Minister regards the report as a most valuable one. It is. however, unlikely that a Bill i-n the lines of the rop'iri can be dealt with this session, though, tts already announced, the House will lie asked to consider proposals to reduce taxation in certain directions.

Two accidents attended with rather srioiis results occurred during the meet of the South Canterbury hounds at Kerrytown, on Saturday. Altss .little Orbell, daughter ol Mr B. L. Orbell, ol Tiniam, was thrown from her putty and sustained it boken thigh. .Miss Orbell’s pony in negotiating one of the jumps took oil too soon, and becoming entangled in the lence fell heavily. The injure.l girl t- in Sister Shanks’ private Im-pital. Ibe other accident betel the huntsman, Alt .). 11. Shaw, who also bad a rather bail spill. Hi- was unable to continue in tlull I■it t . lull it is understood that beyond a severe shaking up there was no serious injury.

At a meeting of I lie I. 'olllliliuee of til,. West Coast. Itugby I'llion held at (Ireyiuiiutli kin evening, advice v,a.~ received from the Coldoo May 1 nioii stating that July "2(1 would be a suitable day i'or a Sedduii Shield match with the West Coast. It was decided to write and ask if that date could he altered to July 19 as that was a more suitable day to the West (oast. 11l reference to the proposed trip of the Otago rep-., advice was received the Otago I'llion slating that owing to the large number of iiiter-provineial matches yet'An he played the trip could not he made. A request was received from the Westland Xub-l’nioii that July nth was the day set down for the Dittman Shield match. Agreed

At the Magistrate’s Court, Grcyniuiith yesterday, be!ore Mr W ■ Moldrum S.M.. a ini-hap that occurred on the lx ii innra Read on the day <>l the Kumara race' had it- sequel, when a ’bus driver S. Martin, of Cohden. claimed damage- from Cornelius \ im-eiit O'Neill. builder. ui ( hrbtrhurch. vvlio-e cai -craped pa-l the axle ol Marlin'- "bus while tile two weee running "ti tli(> Kumara Road, and kiinc;- ~,| 7'". front win el oil' the 'bus. After hearing the evidence, lue Magistrate v;iiil iiM’iv w:i*• im tiiiit ii**> «"i:iim\\;in r'i iim*i l hv t Ik* impjirt -.‘i O’Neill’- iar against Martin's. The quest ion was as to who was re- p jiisihle. It appeared to him ' ! at O’Neill. to pass Martin accelerated and to hi- surprise found Paid. I’a 111 seemed to have turned to the lelt and O Neill, feeling that there was danger ahead swerved and in that swerve met with ill" accident. A driver passing a car take.- the risk, and takes the onus id being -lire that the way i- clear. II " ear was between Martin and O’Neill indy——Paid could mil I-• held re.-pon-sihic. There was a good deal of traltie nil the road that day and an extra onus wa- thrown on O'Neill. Judgment would he for plaintiff for the costs ui the wheel. CIO u- for loss •■!

time. £~>: for tyre depreciation £2 Id Judgment would not he given in r spect of depreeiation of the 'lnis.

All model and ready-to-wear Millinery now reduced to half price fit McKay's—models now 27s Oil ; 40s ftd now 2-1- O'l. 32s Oil now 10s Od. Felt find velour hats now all reduced to half price. McKay and Son.—Advt.

Now that winter i- on n- visit Schroder and Co. where you can get fleecy warm blankets, rugs and wool at most reasonable pirices.—Advt.

This will interest you. Just opened another shipment of ladies’ millinery, coats in velour, fur coats, jumpers, warm underclothing, b:.bv woollen comforts, corsets, dress and ianov goods. Come early and inspect < hipleasing display. Our prices are lower. M cOruer’s Spot Cash Stores. Hokitika and Oreymouth.— Advt. Two motor drivers have the opportunity of getting a nine guinea leather motor coat at four pounds ten shillings each—Get in early.—McKay and Son. —Advt.

No cold is XAZOL-proof. And no cough and cold remedy is so economical as “NAZOL.” Fight ecu pence buys doses—more than three a penny. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure. A cold in tlio head can be quickly relieved by "NAZOL. "j No cold is NAXOlrprOhf; (Ift tjo^fS- 1b G(j.