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Hokitika Guardian, 7 July 1924, Page 2

The School Committee meets tonight at 7 o’clock,

Ur Eric Junius, butcher of Revell St. inserts a business announcement in this issue.

A hard-up ball will lie held in tlm Jotara ITall, Ross, on Frhlay. Julv 25th.

A meeting of the Ladies' Hockey Club' will he held at .Airs Stow’s tonight at 7 o’clock. All members must attend,

The Anniversary Hall to commemorate the opening of the Kumnra Memorial Hall, will tako place on Friday, August Ist. 192-I.—Advt. Throe Chinamen in the Halswell district have been “taken down” by a stranger, who representing himself as an inspector induced the Celestials to part with lO.s each for market gardeners’ permits (states the Christchurch “Sun.”)

The Dunedin “Star” states that about 250 hi I tourers haev applied for work on tile big exhibition buildings. Between fifty and seventy will be required and they will bo engaged in a fortnight’s time. Twenty-live carpenters are now at work.

The concert programme to he given in the Public Hull. Kokatalii on Friday July 1811 1 . is going to be a specially attractive and interesting one. A number of novelties are being arranged, and patrons will be assured a pleasant coiiplo of hours. A ball is to follow the concert for which the usual complete arrangemens are being made.

Final week of Mrs J, Lloyd’s Sale, special reduction in seasonable goods: Coat frocks and millinery. Thi.A •stock must be absolutely cleared before stocktaking time arrives. Now is your chance to secure a bargain in these lines.- Advt.

Last week's gazette contains a list covering nine page.-, of mining privilege* struck oil' the register of the Warden’s Court at- Kumnra and Hokitika, under Section till. Sub-section (!) of the Milling Amendment Act. 1911. The privileges struck off include water races, dams, tail-races, tunnels, tramways, special sites, drainage areas, machine sites, extended .illuvial claims, ordinary claims, sawmill licenses etc., and the locality comprises all parts- of the mining district.

Notices to poison rabbits have been sent out to settlers of the Kokatalii Valley during tile past ten days or so, anil last week poison v.ns laid on a number of properties there. This year there seems to be a verv considerable reduction in the number of rabbits in tile locality. The trapping operations and consistent poisoning of a couple ol years ago had a di-cidod ell’eet in reducing the number, and in many farms the increased feed available is a sure criterion that the damaging ravages of the rabbits lias lieen considerably interfered with, to the advantage of the settlers.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club will bold a euchre and dance in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night. Both dancing and euchre to commence at 8 o’clock. Music by Bonetti’s Jazz Orchestra. Admission Is (id.—Advt.

One of the most, interesting sights for travellers oil the road between Inangabiia Junction and Murchison is the “Old Man" mountain, a range in which is plainly depicted the features of an old man (states the “Westport News"). Many a traveller however, lias passed hv and not beeli aware ol the fact. and <‘OiisiM|iiontly missi'd tlu? opportunity ol" seeing this marvellous work of Nature, although some ot the drivers would paint it out to pjjssenjiers fortunate enough to he in a liaiuly posit ion to the man at the wheel. In order that everyone iourneying on this stretch of road should become acquainted ■ the fact, the motor firm of Newman Brothers. with commendable thoughtfulness. Inn, erected two large -sign-po-ts pointing out “ I lie Old Mali” mountain, and the action of the firm is greatly appreciated by the numerous visitors passing through.

Isidios. look at these prices:- 15mbroidered gaberdine frocks were £5 7s (id, now 59s (id in navy and nigger. 1 only grey velour costume trimmed with coney seal. Smart velour coats in all shades were £fi 7.s to £9 9s, now 89 s fid to 85s. Maid’s coats to clear at 18s lid: all models now 19s. lid: ready to wears 9s ltd. A to"’ only children's millinery special prices, at Mr* J. Lloyd’s.—Advt.

Judgment wax given sit Rei’iton oil Friday by Warden Mehlrum, in the raso in which I). Monro proceeded anailist Thomas Blackaihlor lor aliened wrongful removd of silver pine logs. Tin* Warden said lie relied principally on tin* evidence ol the Crown Lands ranger. When plaintiffs started cutting tliev had permission from the ranger to cut timber at any cut. therefore they had cut with tin,* permission of the landlord. The question raised by the defence that plaintiffs had not cut 250 posts on this area, but had cut on a reservation was. lie thought disproved. There were no fewer than 10!) recently cut trees on the area of ten acres aifeeted by pin intiff's license, and tin* number of stumps visible on lilnchadder's area was in the neighbourhood of —OO. These logs had lieen snigged to the road and there was no evidence to show that they had otherwise been disposed of. llefendant may have been perfectly honest in thinking the posts were his property. Me had acted on his own initiative and his action had prevented it. being made perfectly clear that the logs were not all plaintiffs. Had he taken a police nflicer with him he would have made the position clear. The evidence .showed that the posts were plaintiff's. Defendant llad put himself in the wrong by his high-handed action and this took away means plaintiff had of proving on the spot that tin* posts were his property. There was only one course to take and he would give judgment for plaintiff for C2l 17s (id. equal to Is Od per post, with costs and witnesses’ expenses.

The true economy sale, Mef.'ruer’s super sale of all winter goods commenced at 9 a.m. Friday, June 27th. In every department ottr winter stocks have heeu marked down to zero—they can’t go lnwer—here is your opportunity. The prices make it. Call early for best choice. Meflrtter’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt

Fleecy I'ndcrwcar (in the best Englisli makes) under) ants and singlets os f)d; all wool underpants and singlets Os lid and 7s lid; fleecy all wool muff l.rs os fid; others 7s Od to 12s Od at \V. 11. Stopforth’s, Rcvoll St.—Advt.

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 and must lie sold to make room for fmthei shipments in towels, sheeting, calico flannelettes and colonial flannel. Come early. Schroder and Co. th«* leading drapers.—Advt. Use “NAZOL” and you won't keep a had cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm. Od doses Is Od.

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., Phone No 2.—Advt.

For Influenza, tnke Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Sure and certain—WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them.

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. “NAZOL” acts like a charm in tack-

ling coughs and colds. Penetrating and germ-killing. Better than mixtures or syrups. Most eeonomieal. Is Gd. Boiler Owners: Use “Stopskale” and securo clean boilers without corrosion pitting, galvanic action or collapse. -Means long life boilers and lower coal bills. R. P. M. Manning and Co., Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Special assortment of Indies combinations to clear at 3s Dd, 5s lid. Fine knitted grey hose tvere 5s Gd, now 2s lid., at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt.

Nominations for all classes, fly to heavy-weight of the West Coast Centre amateur boxing championships to be held at Greymouth will be received up to Thursday, July 18th. The nomination fee (ss) will be refunded if boxer competes.

A Palmerston lady, whoso ago is somewhere between 70 and SO years was stricken with diphtheria recently, and is now making a good recovery after a severe attack. A medical treatise upon this states that persons over GO are very rarely attacked.

The Council of the Fire Underwriters’ Associations of New Zealand announces the continuance of the Debate on Fire Insurance Premiums in respect of all Policies dating from the Ist. August, 192-1. and within twelve months thereafter. The Debate will be 10%.

Absolutely last week of sale. Ladies of Hokitika, don’t mass any of the special bargains of this final week. From experience you know that every bargain is genuine, so seize your opportunity and come along to Afrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt.

Air Jack Steel. Westland's representative in the All Black Football team is to be publicly farewelled ill Hokitika at a Social and Dance to be held at a suitable date next week. Air A. 11. Lawn is the organiser, and the several football, hockey and other Clubs are combining to give a fitting send off from the Capital of Westland. If the popular Jack is available it is intended to arrange a short function for the school children and Junior Clubs to say “An Devoir” and to wish him good luck on his tour of the Homeland.

That slecp-snoiling cough can bo stopped by “NAZOL.” Take somo drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. fiO drops Is Gd. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure. Ladies can tliank “NO-RUBBING’* Laundry Help for shortening the once dreaded washing days to a brief hour or so to-day. ft works wonders, and only Is for 7 weeks.—ls. J. Lloyd.—