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Hokitika Guardian, 1 October 1924, Page 2

There will ho a sitting of the Magistrates and Wardens Court to-morrow morning at 10..‘iU o’clock. M ossrs IT. Matson and Co., will offer at i.ee.stou Salt-yards on October 01st. thirteen Jersey liulls with highest pedigrees on behalf of Messrs L. W. and J. T. Prosser. of f.eeston. A meeting of the Fire Brigade Hall Committee will he held at I.akin’s hoot shop at 7.30 o’clock on Wednesday evening. Ladies willing to assist are invited to attend.—Advt. The Westand Central Coy's business lias increased very considerably necessitating the purchasing oi another motcr lorry. Yesterday tiro Company’s lorry visited Waitaha- and llarihari bringing hack a full load of cream. Messrs Oliver and Dull' are now showing special styles in ladies and gentlemen’s shoes that lor style, comfort ami appearance will he hard to boar. Well selected at prices that will appeal, inspection is invited. A full range also of shoes suitable for the various summer sports. Mr Stronnch Paterson, president of the Canterbury .Chamber of Conum-ree, tendered his resignation to the council mi Monday night, owing to his intending departure from Christchurch. Mr Paterson stated that he would tie leaving Christchurch shortly for Wellington, where he would he engaged lor some months. Il>‘ would then leave for Knghmd, and it was probable lie might he absent I rum New Zealand for two years. Members of lla- couueil expressed their great regret at Mr Paterson’s resignation. It was decided to call a special meeting ol the chamber for October 13th. for the purpose of electing a president and vice-president. The sub committee appointed by the council of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce to consider the Caining Bill reported that the Baling Co findings provided lor a total reduction of five days in the cities and larger towns. These live, with thirty-one others provided lor in the' Bill, wore recommended for allocation to couiury clubs. As this was mil likely to increase the Ineilities lor gambling the

committee saw no reason lor the i‘mneil talcing any lurther action. Ihe council's decision to set up a committee followed on represent si I ions made by a deputation from the Cuiinc'l of Christian Congregations, asking lor support in their protest against any increase in the number of totalisaloi permits. The sub-committee report was adopted.

The benefit social held at St. .Ware's Club I loams on la .I Monday evening was a huge success. One hundred and thirty players engaged in ten games of progressive euchre. Alter spirit,cd competition, Miss ( amphcll, Mrs .). Sullivan and Mrs A. Lawn

were returned the winners of the ladies’ prizes, and Messrs 11. kurte-ga.-i. A. Sumner and Cooper, ol the gents’ prizes. The committee in charge had made special arrangements t„ cater for the large gathering, and their cll'nrts were highly commented upon lit visitors present, ihe committee beg In lender llieir lies! thanks In all v. ho kindly forwarded donations, to the members ot ihe Royal Oreheslia and Mr W. Keyes who supplied the music, for the dance, to Messrs .1. .McMahon and I'l. Kearns who acted as M.C.’s, and to all who helped by their .attendance to make the .tuuctrou a financial success. Daring Iho evening a guessing competition was held, and Mr !•’. Kane proved to lie ill.’ winner, and Mrs .1. Y. Hall second.

There was a very animated gathering of juveniles at the Soldier- Hall last night when a laliev dies, hall v. nheld under the au-pii es of the IBS. A. in aid of the building fund. The newly ill eoraled interior looked pleasant and collllortah!.'. and the r.'i'ei- iff Ihi voineg.-ler- in Hie early i-aii »-l the evening kepi lie- proceedings merry ami bright. There via- not a great array of fancy cost nines, but those who did appear were all good. ’Ill" g aud maii li look plate about !' o'el.e k Win n everv i hild who participated r •- i civ. 'll a ticket ill lh " Club'.- art union. The judging of ihe cos I lime- wa- carried out hv Mosdaine- Beniamin. Butlaiel amt C.oi.i-Uy. ami .Me.—is Kvanand Paterson. The awards were:—

Character instiiine. Master l.er.li (I^rninincr Roy) and Clair■ Si:i!d '■ t'>l (H.S.A. !:ut > : fancy costume. Mi-sc McGiiigaii (2) (Two l.illlc (iirls ii lili!.') l.illlc Miss Hit <t 'ii !>■<l ) . and .1 .1. Gmufsky (gypsv). with .Mrs l.ynn’: snciial ti Dully .Mi AYhirter (jockey) Mimic. .Master ()rr (Rung Tuck). Sup per was served li.v llie ladies and allc 1!) o'clocl; till mid-night the adults iic copied the llunr. Mr Lawn soiipliei excellent music and Mr 11. A. Tlnmip Min was a canaldc M.C.

Messrs Dnlgcty and Co., Ltd., re port :—We held nor scroll. l upnssiin skin sale at Wellington on Friday, when we submitted a lair catalogue lit all grades to an al tendance id south and local htiyers. Competition was very keen lor all descriptions, ami prices as coinpared with our sale of August 2S, were Is (Id to 2s hotter. The (piulily of the skins oll'ered was not as good as last sale, being the ('leaning up of the season. For a nice line of hides from the Feathers!mi district we secured I Is (id each, and for a lino of upper Marks from the F.kntahuna district we secured Ills .'ld. A

great deal depends on the proper stretching and general get-up of the skins, and we again notice that a number of trappers spoilt the sale of their skins by had stretching. Numbers ol skins were stretched too square and others again were too long. '1 he idea is to keep the fur as compact as possible. The following is a range of prices: First blues, lls (id each; blues Ms lid etu Ii ; first greys, 11 s Id; greys, .‘.s .‘id to (Is Id each ; super blacks. Ids :id each ; browns, (Is to fls dd each : reds 7s Sd each; hush rats, blue and grey, (id each.

As a protection against coughs and colds “XAZOL” has no equal. One dose a day keeps colds away. Can bo taken anywhere. CO doses Is (Id. .fust to hand, 10 pair of worsted trousers, all sizes, all shades, 2os fid to 37s dd, tweeds from Ids dd at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Motorists: Instill “Air Friction” Carburettor. Cuts petrol hill in half. .Means greater power and speed with bettor running on high gear, and easier starting. I!. I‘. M. .Manning and Co., o Rcdimil Ih.w. ( liristehtircli.—Advt. No had after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Pleasant, sure and cerSpeeial fashion display at MeGruer’s, Hokitika. One week only, commenced Thursday, Sept. 11th. Fashion’s very latest in millinery modes, costumes, frocks, fancy silks, latest dress materials, etc., a show equal to any city show. Our prices are much lower. MeGflier's, Hokitika nndGreylnouth.—Advt. French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, jumpers, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and fine 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 emporium.—Advt. .

For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “XAZOL.” Agreeable and safe. Afore economical than mixtures or syrups. 69 doses Is fld.

Mr 11. .Tones and family insert a notice of thanks in this issue. Thursday night at the Soldiers’ Hall, IDS.A. euchre tournament toiitiniicd. Special prizes, supper and dance; admission Is. Proceeds in aid of Building Fund.-—Advt. The Central Factory according to the Manager’s report to the Directors, made a few | numbs over live tons of butter for September. Evidently the popularity of the I'm tory amongst farmers in increasing. New contracts for amounts totalling over £‘loo,ooo have been let in connection with the duplication of the hydro-electric works tit Lake Coleridge. The works include: Power house building to Craham Brothers, tit £13,700, turbines to Yiekers, Ltd., at £11,702, generators to J. J; Niven (representing Bruce, Peebles!, at EH.bO.i, and pipe lines to Anderson’s Lid., at t-.17,1b5. The marriage was solemnised at the Holy Trinity Church. ( ireymouth. yesterday morning of Mr David Cook, of the (ireymouth Railway Workshop* staff and Miss Mary Curly, of Greyuiot: ill. Archdeacon Carr officiated. HU- O'lCairke. of Rumtngn was bridesmaid and Mr John Bourke was best man. A wedding breakfast was held at (lie residence ot Mr and Airs I. Crstnkshaw. Paluierson St., after the ceremony.

••The Bless.” Christ < Lurch, gives the following report in Monday’s issue regarding Mr Paul Kanamori. who arrives in Hokitika to-morrow night:— ••The Oxford terrace lhiptish l liurch was packed with people last night, when Professor Paul ■Kanamori, the ••.Moody of .Lilian,’’ delivered an interesting address. lie gave an account of his remarkable life, Billowing it through the stages ol military cadet, (.'uvernment professor, and evangelist. The congregation seemed to lie deeply impressed with his mes-age. lie conducted a service at Knox Church in the morning. In consequent e of the great interest awakened hv the visit of Professor Kanamori to Christchurch, his meeting for in-mnrro.v night has been moved from the A ,M.( .A. Hall to Oxford terrace Church. The Professor will give his famous address, ” Ihe Kvnngelisation of the World in this Generation.” The Hev. W. Cray Dix•n will preside.”-

For cold in the head-inhale NA/.OL. For sore throats or tickling cough take somo drops on sugar. Used either wnj “NAZOL” works wonders. 00 doses Is fid.