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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1924, Page 2

Youths’ long troupers, sports suits in greys, browns and dark tweeds. Gt youths 14 to 19 years to clear at 65s at lfnllonstein’s Revcll St.—Advt. Sensational bargains in hoy’s sports suits, usually 49s (id. now 22s (id. best Ketone. Men’s overalls 9s lid, denims now Gs lid. McKuv’s Great Reconstruction Sale.—Advt.

The weather which was extremely rough early on Saturday, cleared as the dav wore on. and the afternoon was line and sunny. About S p.m. however there was a remarkably heavy shower lasting lor about 15 minutes, which wa» followed hv m ire rain during the night, \esterday it was line again, a cloudy morning turning out into a bright sunshiny afternoon.

Jersey Bargains.—Our value in hoys’ jersey, s are unequalled on the (’oast. See our large range, heather, grey and navy from Gs lid,—Addison’s. - Advt,

Auckland now leads the Dominion in the production of electricity (states the “New Zealand Herald"l. It was reported to the Power Board on Monday that the production was nearly a million units a week. M inis the board s output was now the greatest in New Zealand. Until recently the largest output was from Lake Coleridge station. “What is the coal consumption:-" asked Mr T. Bloodworth. “About 131)11 tons a week." replied the general manager. Mr A. \\ ylTie.

(Upstanding Accounts. - Settlement of all accounts before Jmy 31st. would greatly assist us with the financial handling of otir business.— Addison’s. —Advt.

The result of the second test at Sydney on Saturday was received with manv expressions ut pleasure when (lie result was known at the "Guardian Office. The half-time result of 18 to <1 had made the actual filial somewhat of a certainty, and the only surprise was the small amount of .-coring in the fci’cuml spell. The result- of this game will give added interest to the filial 10-t to take place next*A\ednesduy. It was gratifying to tied that, the 'll Blacks were able to win by such a substantial margin.

For Tnfluenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Lure.

Bo on guard against Influenza. Take "NA/.OL” the ready for use and money-saving remedy. GO doses Is Gd.

Fleery Underwear (in the best English makes) underpants and ringlets 5s 9d: all wool underpants and singlets Gs lid and 7s 11(1; fleecy all wool muff Lrs 5s Gd; others 7s 6d tn 12s 6d at W. H. Stnpfortlt’s. Revell St.—Advt.

Fire: Prevent outbreaks by installing “Underwriter’s” Fire Extinguisher price £5. Always ready for action. Will quickly suppress most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch,—Advt,

The Hon. H. L. Michel returned to fluki'tiku on Saturday night on n brief respite from his parliamentary duties.

Tlio Anniversary Hal) to rumnieinorate the opening of the Kumara Memorial Hall, will take plaro on Friday. August Ist. 1024.—Advt.

The Hokitika Eire Brigade desires to acknowledge with thanks a donation ol £2 2s from Messrs I lirown and Co. in appreciation of services rendered in connection with the recent Hivoii Fire.

Archbishop .Inlins will address the memhers of the Mothers’ f'nion in All Saints’ Church to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon at It o'clock. All women interested will bo welcome.

Harconrts’ Motors notify the general public that they have reduced the fares on the Hnkitika-Waiho service. Advt.

His Lordship Archbishop .Inlins arrived from Christchurch on Saturday, and held services at Kumara. Stafford, and Hokitika yesterday. All Saint’s Church was crowded last night for the evening service when a manlier of young people wore confirmed. In the course of his address Bishop Julius paid a high tribute to the Vicar (Hev A. C. I’urehas) who is shortly relinquishing the duties in Hokitika p-sri-sh.

At the 'Winter Show slants at Wellington on Thursday, in the Wellington •lumping Championship event, Mr A. Cleghorn’s I’lunte .string the first fence and fell, breaking its neck. Mr Cleghorn. who was riding, was pinned underneath the animal, which had to he dragged away to extricate him. lie was badly shaken, and was removed on a stretcher. In the ease of the horse, death was instantaneous. Mr (.'leghorn is a resident of I’ahiatua. from which district the Worse was brought to Wellington for the competition.

Particulars of the lire at Kaikoura dll Friday show the Commercial Hotel was totally destroyed at 3 a.in. George Denton, a middle-aged man employed at the Reserve station, met his death in the flames The roof fell in within half-an-hoiir of the alarm being given. Severe! other inmates had narrow escapes. Practically nothing was saved by iht* licensin'. The fire is suspected to have originated in the kitchen. ’I he building was owned by Mrs Hughes, of tin* Metropole Hotel, Aktiroa, and occupied by Mr David Dunnet. The insurances on the building are £2399 nv the Alliance Office and £ll2O on the stock and furniture in the British 'I ratio rs’ Association. Almut 2,> years ago the then Commercial Hotel was also destroyed by fire, with loss of life.

Woollies at gift prices at McKay’s Great Reconstruction Sale. Ladies costumes 27s (id. knitted dresses 11s (id. cardigans and jumpers at 7s 11(1. Get in early.—Advt.

At a meeting of the Gicyiiunith Automobile Association last week it was resolved to write to the Grey County Council drawing its attention to a rlilinp of willows obscuring the view of the railway crossing at Kotuku. and tu make representation to tile Kumara Borough Council regarding the had state of the rnml between Kumara Post (Wire and tin* foot of Sandy’s Hill. The secretary was instructed to write to tic.* Westland branch asking to use every" effort to have the Kumara .lunr-tiun-Awatuiiw suction of road completed. It was resolved to ask the Railway Department to erect a loading hank for cars near tin* goods-shed at Greynioutli. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of appreciation to tin* Gieynioulh Borough Council for ils effortu to put into effect the new bylaws.

White all wool colonial double lied blankets to clear at 39- (id only, at llallenstein Bros.. Itevell St. Advt.

The annual report ef Derry's Band. Christchurch contains the following paragraph: During (he year the hand visited Wellington, where a successful concert season was held, the aitendnnee* at the concert at Oriental Ba\ proving a record ior the city. Ihe hand also earned the-distinction of beine the only hand (■i'*gng«“l over ;l series of eight concerts at the International Kxhibitinn I* Id in Hokitika. Ibitli at Wellington and Hokitika the baud amply upheld its reputation ol being the finest military hand south of tin* Line, and did much to popularise this class of music. The hand now shows’an active playing mend-rs.ii** " (50—the largest since its formation and it has been decided that the entire hand shall visit Dunedin before the end of the present venr.

next quality sheet Rigs, SOin. usually -Is (111. now Us 3d. loin, usually 3* llil now L’x lid jx-r yard :it McKay's Great Recoii.st ruction Sale.- Advt. At, Wellington on Thursday :t Westl:i in I County duputatioii waited on the Prime Minister ((lon t\ . Massey) regarding two administrative matters. The deputation which was introduced hv Mr O’Brien M.P.. iminded lions IT. L. Michel and .1. Grimmniid. and Mr I). .1. Evans (County Clerk). ’l’he deputation ttsked tor the production ot the report of the Timber Royalties Commission which sat over a year aco. It was explained the local bodies "t*iv in need of th« finance it was hojjcd the report would recommend, and a s a matter of urgency, seeing that the matter had been mentioned in the Speech of the (ioveriior-*»eiiei*al, it- "as hoped the reprf‘l -would he made puhlir as soon as possible. Ihe Prime Minister stated he was not aware oi the contents of the report. The subject w:is out of his Deo.irtnient. However, he would have the matter looked into, and endeavour to have tie* report brought, down when the debate on the Addross-iu-Reply was concluded. Mr O' Prion thought the debate would conclude on Kridnv. Mr Mttssey nndersuioil that wax the arrangement. However lie would do hix best in the matter. The second matter brought forward was in regard to more sutiMactory iirrangenients for the payment oi travelling expenses to members. Mr Massey thought the request reasonable, and stated a not(> would he made id the matter for further consideration. K was stated legislation '">iilar to that provided in U' o ease of Land Hoards etc. would meet the position. A note was made to that elfeet ami will he considered further in due course. Hie Prime Minister was thanked for the reception accorded the denutation, and the members withdraw.

Now that winter is on us visit Schroder and Co. where you can get fieoev warm blankets, rugs and wool at most reasonable prices.—Advt.

Keep influenza at hay hv taking “NAZOL.” Its soothing, penetrating healing properties, give instant relief to coughs and (aids. Is lid lor ~ri doses.

Electric Lamps: Save money h.v securing our special quotations for all sizes, all voltages from K! to 3.t)dl) e.p. '. wait and metallic filament. 11. p. M. Manning and C'o.. o lied lord Row, Christeimreh. Advt.

Slumps conic and go, but the enormous sale of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help goes on year in. year out. (Hokitika niercoiint?). —Advt.