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Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1924, Page 2

Captain Kill's of the Forest Service is on a visit to the district.

.Messrs \V. ..Jeffries and Co. notify particulars of their entry for their Wain roil spring sali> on Wednesday of next week. Soldiers’ Hall. Tlunsdav night at 8 o'clock. uind-Mp to the II S.A. euchre and presentation of aggregate prizes. Eight special prizes to he competed |in m 12 games, including two return trips to Wailm (Jorge hv I’anitreiil and I’.ergamini’s motor service. Slipper and a liig dunce to follow: Ladies Is. gentlemen Is (id.—Advt. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the (’anlerl.nry and West. Coast Health District during the week ended noon on Thursday totalled il7 as follows:—North Canterbury: Scarlet fever o; enteric 2; diphtheria 2; tuberculosis d ; pneiiinnnia ti; pneumonic inlleiiiiza I; erysipelas .’!; hydatids 1: puerperal septicaemia 1. Ashburton : Scarlet fever 1, puerperal septicaemia I. South Canterbury; Scarlet fever 1; I iiherculosis I; pneumonia d. Hnl lor: Diphtheria It. •Grey: Diphtheria 1. SOin white li lien laced twill sheeting, just landed direct, from the makers. (beat value at 3s (id per yard at -McKay and Sons, Hokitika.—Advt.

The Ladies lloekov Clul> held a hauf|iiet at Stow’s rooms last iniglit to celebrate the winning of the .McKeclinie Clip in flic season’s West Coast competition. Cpwards of forty ladies and gentlemen attended and .Mr I). .1. Evans (President of the Club) presided. The proceedings were of a very hearty character.’ .Mr and Mrs Slow had provided a splendid repast, the tables being loaded with good things. The table and room decorations were very effective, the red and black colours of the ciub predominating. The Chairman in opening the proceedings congrnluliitcd the ('lull on its success, and advised hard practice for next

season so as to assure winning the cup outright. With fit players and a good ground such as Cass Square should he next season, the Club should excel again. A gold brooch was offered to the player most regular in attendance at practice. The toast of the evening was entrusted to Mr Wethev who complimented the Club on its win and wished the Club every sticeess in the future. The toast was received with musical honours. The Club Captain (Miss .1. Walker) and the Field Captain (.Miss (). Stapleton) with Mr Bradley, replied to the toast. The toast of “Kindred Sports” was proposed hy Mr CL Aitken, and replied to by every gentleman present who snoko on behalf of some sport or pasltime from ping-pong to rounders. Other toasts were honoured, and several songs and other mucisal items were rendered, the evening concluding with games. It was a very jolly gathering, fitting for the occasion, and rounding off the successful season for the Club very pleasantly.

Dairymen: Increase your profits by using “Ceres” separator. A cleaner skimmer. self-balancing, self-oiling, easy-running. It! to 11-1 gals. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christ church.—Advt.

5 dwell, elieck, gingham hose droses usually Ss fid each nmr a real snip at os lid at .McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, junipers, 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.

Quarry Owners: Use “Lithvte” ; Up to 20 per cent stronger than othei explosives but lower in price. Effective in hard, soft, damp or dry ground. It. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt,

Members of local bodies and the citizens are invited by the Mayor to meet Mr, Heyward (Commissioner of the Dunedin Exhibition) at the Town Hail on Friday at 2.30 p.m.

The usual weekly euchre and dance tok place at St Mary’s duh rooms cn Monday evening. The first ladies’ prize was won by Mrs G. Lukin, and tin- second hv Mrs Knonheimer. The first gent’s prize was won hv Mr T. Condon, and the second by Mr McGavin. Hie music for the dance was supplied by Messrs Lawn and Gibbons, and Mr J. McMahon had charge of the floor.

At Araburn Kni Stock sate on Monday Messrs Dalget.v and Company, Ltd report they offered on account of Mr IVm Diedrichs, Kdkatahi, a consignment of prime bullocks. We had a particularly good sale throughout, competition being keen, and the bidding spirited. The prices realised ranged from -12 s (id to 17s (id per 100.

A narrow escape from serious accident, if not certain death, hefel a shunter, J. Smith, at the Greymouth Bailway Station Yards yesterday afternoon. Smith was engaged in shunting operations, and as the engine was turning the point, he was caught by the Imse hags, and became wedged between the buffers of the engine and the next vehicle. Medical aid was summoned and alter a brief rest Mr Smith was able to proceed to his homo.

Economy sale at McGnier’s coiiiineiieing Friday October 17th. A good opportunity to'lm.v the new seasons goods at bargain prices. We are out to make a big clearance in every department and our sale values mean line economy. Do your N’mas .shopping now and save on every purchase. Stupendous stocks to choose from. Known for our low prices. McGnier’s The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and (Irovmouth.—Atlvt.

Mr O’Brien M.IL telegraphed to the f‘onntv Clerk to-day“ Crime Munster informed me yesterday that Cabinet did not think it would lie possible to bring down legislation this- session to return halves of timber royalties to local bodies. Am having deputation of members to Mr Massey to-morrow to up'o legislation immediately.” 11,0 foregoing has been communicated Jo the Taiimaraniii County Council urging support to Mr O’Brien from the North Island also, fn accordance with yesterday's resolution of the A\ eslland Coiintv Council all local bodies interested are being circularised also.