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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1924, Page 2

Newman’s Motors have a ear leaving the Oarage every Sunday at 2.80 p.lll. for the Hospital, returning at t p.lll. The Public Works Department are inviting tenders in this issue for tho erection of a villa at the .Mental I los. pital. Members of the Municipal Band are requested to meet tit the Princess Theatre at 7.15 p.lll. sharp to-morrow night. The third of the sacred hand concerts rendered by the Munii-ipil Band v.ill lie given at the 'theatre to-morrow night when a selected ] rogramme of hand, instrumental and vocal items "ill he rendered. Spring fabrics arc now being attractively displayed at Addison’s. All the latest designs in ginghams, zephyrs, cation niorai ain, also a hig range of cotton and silk fancies. Call to-day while the seleition is at its best.—Addison’s.—Ailvt.

The Roelloii Ladies’ llockcv Club are inaugurating a five-side hockey tournament to take place oil October Itli. It is expected that Hokitika, (■'reynnnith, blackball, and Westpmrl as well as the local ( lulls will 'participate in the games, and with that in view a strong men’s committee has been formed to undertake the conduct it the tournament ami make it a monster success. When six heavy trucks became derailed in the Lyttelton railway yard on Wednesday afternoon wayfarers scattered in all directions, and several had a narrow escape from serious injury. Tha trucks crashed into each other ami ran across the wharves, one breaking off a llirow-uvor lever in its progress! A uni her stopped hut a truck length front the launch jetty. Severe damage was done to the permanent, way, and the trucks suffered considerably.

To-night! To-night! Soldiers’ Hall! The Kiwi Football (’lull, in (onjiinetion with flic 'l.adics* Ho: key ( lull, are entertaining the visiting football teams. The floor is in excellent order. Music will .be supplied by Bonetti's Orchestra. Supper will he provided. Dancing at S.:!l) o’clock sharp. Admission - Dents 2s; l.adics Is.—Advt.

In connect ion with their recent successful hall, the l.adics Hockey ( lull wish to thank the following:—Mrs IT. Thompson, Mrs Lynn, Mrs Newman, Mrs .1. Breeze Scnr.. Maud! and Co, for prizes. Mr and Mrs .1. Breeze, Mrs Bill land, Mr Kvaiis, Mrs H. Dowell, Mrs and Mr UrquluirL and Mr Brodio for judging; also the Hokiiika Municipal Band; and Mr Ted Kearns, and till others who liflpwil tn make tin* ball so successful.

Alter long, ciuisideratioii it lias been determined to s-rll the American Cup challenger at New York for what she "ill fetch, and from wlnit one can learn, says the London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian. from the Auckland Press, she will only fetch about a tenth of what she tost in l!dl. It is only repeating the tisiuti fate of cun challengers, but when one remember-, the high hones that were •.■uteriaim'd nl her when she went old it certainly s'em-, a little pathetic. .The I ruth is I hat sin' would be of verv little use fur anything but international racing, and that is at a discount at the umincnl.

Tlii' mily rlinime inmle in l lit.' :i"M'iiil l.ini'l eml I ii'' i ‘iiii* T.il>ill li_\ tin* Muh li-- Acrniiiils ('<■ in in it lir. uliirli ri'J ml'l - ci| mi tin' Mill, is in tile lilinl i lulls' nl ill,' .schedule si-11 inn onl tho :tinniiii 1 n|' l:i in I Ins. This rluuse sots (lilt tile mine lull's nl' liilld Ins ns in lust yenr's Ad, Inn is n,n ( .|'ui'il Ijy tic lilinl sllhiln ii si', lunviiliiu; that Iruie. I lie In ml Ins i oiiiiiutcil in iU'Ciii'iluncc with the I’liicniiiiii' lutes there will l.e ileilueteil in every ruse nil niiiuiini ei|iinl tu 10 per cent. The cnininii lee hns ultercil this jioi'i'cnlnjzc to •"). 'I he I’riiue .Minister wlnui (|Uestiniieil in the suhjecl, sniil Hint the ullerutii n wns leenmiiieinleil hv the c. iiiinil tee with his ciniciirreiiee, ns it wniilil muke room fur u ie r res |inml i nit reduction in the land urievniHo | i ;l s.

All the "iiv shades of sj riii". blossom forth in t!u> now timl iiutlioiitntivo stylos of S’. riii" Mi liiierv now showing lit Addison's. 'I liov !.•{?:«r tin* unmistakable impress of the* London and Paris drsigne'.s. You’ll lind pleasure in viewin' l ; them.- Addison’s.—Advt.

Fnim.a's most urgent needs are indicated liy the Admiiislrator. (tenoral Richardson, in his annual report as follows: <l) Education of the people in the laws of health and sanitation, so thin the race may liecome healthy and multiply. (2) To educate them in improved methods of cultivation to make them realise that their future lies in developing their lands and so emhance their prosperity and the economic advatu ement cl Samoa. •.-J’ To l rain the younger generation in such arts, emits and vocations as will emihlo them lo further their own development with less dependence upon Kuropeaii assistance that they are now compelled to receive.

Shareholders in the Hank ol New Zealand have heen informed that with a view to assistiii" the (loveriimenl in its efforts to linanee farmers who are at present protected under the Mortgages Extension Act, the hank has arranged to issue t lie Is dance. L1,12), 00*1 of its auihorised capital, and with the amount to take no lor the use ot the .Advances to Settlers Department a Government loan with a currency ol ten years, and bearing interest at the rate of of per cent per annum. The issue of capital "ill he made at par in April next and, so lar as the ordinary shareholders are concerned, in the proportion ol one new share to four existiii" shares. The Government, under th.- Hiinli of X«-u- Xculnml Act of 1!)"(!. "ill rc‘ceive one-third of the whole

.Milady’s wardn.ho would No incomplete without sonic of tlit* lit'"' hosiery styles at Addison’s. Styles which enhance the beauty of the slim ankle, and at the .same time {live the finishing touch to a prc-tly pi«n or costume. .May we expett- you in to-day.- Addison’.;.— Advt. Mill Owners: The best is not too eood lor you. A trial ni our helling, greases, jointings. holler coni|)ound, tiles, saws, paint, etc. will convince von. It. I’. M. Manning and Co.. ■’ lledlord How, Christchurch.-— Advt. Acts like a charm! That’s what thousands say of “XAZOL” —the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds. 9 French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and line wools is another prominent feature at Schroder and Co’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially invited. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder's eninqriup.i.—Advt.

The third match of the All Blacks tour takes plaee to-day against Somerset. The result should lie available to-morrow morning about 10 a.in. Mails and passengers from tlie North Island bv the ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. A ] utilic meeting will lie hold at the County I'liamher.s at 8 o’clock on Tuesday evening to receive the annual 10porl of tho iSecoml Troop of Scouts. A full attendance is required.—-Advt. Do not forget the weekly euchre and dance in >St. Mary’s Club Booms 011 .Monday.evening commencing at 8 o’clock. Four , prizes Tor euchre. Music by Messrs I.awn and (libbons. A eapial supper provided. Admission Is.—Advt. Westland Hospital will lie open io the general public on Wednesday next from to 1 p.lll. for the purpose of inspecting recent improvements. A contributed article in this issue will icrvc as an excellent guide for visitors when making their inspection.

A telegram from Christchurch to the “fluardian” says that Mr and Mrs S. Clements and family, and Messrs A. Aitken and (!. Wood, who returned la New Zealand by the Hotorua on Thursday, arc proceeding to Hokitika by the Midland express to-day. All are well and had an enjoyable holiday, hut yet are pleased to he returning to Hokitika again. Mr Colin Maefarlane Jr., who hasbeen cashier at the total Haul: of New Zealand for some tinm past left under transfer on Thursday morning for the Wellington brunch. Uelare leaving ho was the recipient ol a presentation from the members ol the' stall, the Acting-Manager (Mr K. 11. Wethcvl expressing good wishes for his lurthci advancement in the hank’s services.

On Thursday evening I lie Ladies I lackey (lull held a Juvenile Ball at the Westland Opera House. There was a good attendance of children of whom many were in fancy costume. The following gained prizes for laney dresses; Norma Duncan, Jean Bone, ( liii' Duncan and (ora Lynn. Alter a spiendid supper and a sweet scramble the children’s evening ended at 10 p.lll. while the adults danced till mid-night.

Two months ago, the Wanganui Education Board dismissed two lady teachers in the King Country for attending a hockey iouruameiit at Auckland without permission. A number of letters hearing on the mailer were received at the hoard’s last meeting, and it was decided not to read these, the chuinn: 'i remarking that lie considered the teachers referred to had been stdlicieiitly punished, and it would he a lesson to others. His motion that thev he reinstated was carried unanimously.

Messrs W. McKay and Son are now making a delightful display of. new spring models. Ladies are invited to inspect the very beautiful fashions now showing.—Advt.

Special fashion display at M .(■ rucr s. Hokitika. One week only, rommeimed Thursday, Sept, lltli. Fashion’.very latest in millinery modes, costumes. frocks, fancy silks, latest dies; materials, etc., a show equal to any city show. Our prices are mud lower. McOruor's, Hokitika and Grey mouth. —Advt.

Be on guard against Influenza. Take “NAZOL” tho ready for use and money-saving remedy. 00 doses Is Gd.