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Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1924, Page 2

Mails and passengers from the North Island by the ferry steamer connected with the "West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. The New Zealand Cup will be run at Riccnrton to-day. A large contingent of Coasters is visiting Christchurch for the Carnival racing week of the year. At the- Soldiers’ Hall to-night, monthly R.S.A. dance continued. Music directed by Mr Bonetti. Admission: ladies Is; Gents Is Gd. Dancing from 8.30 o’clock Advt.

An error crept into our report of the Ulster match against the All Blacks. A paragraph should have read: The Idster team against the New Zealanders included the whole ol the hacks and four of the forwards who played for Ireland on Saturday. The Excelsior F.C. wind-up hall takes phi co ill the R.S.A. Hall on Wednesday, Nov. BHli. Arrangements are being made to make this function one of the most successful held this season. Tickets are now in circulation at 2s Gd each.—Advt.

The Hokitika Cricket Club is expected to be fairly strong this season, far stronger Ilian lor the past six years, hut there appears to he a likelihood of only one other Club taking the field locally. Kanieri. The Rimu and Anihura Clubs are reported to be very weak, and there is a possibility that neither will put teams the field.

This season’s strawberries and raspberries will lie arriving about December, in bulk (Mlb wooden buckets). The prices are strawberries, per lb Kill; Raspberries Is per lb with a charge of os lor the buckets to be icfiiiided on returning same. To avoid disappointment, intending buyers should place their orders now with Stmlley and Robson, Fruiterers, GrcyTnoutli.—Advt.

The Secretary or Marine lias been advised of the expected arrival at Bluff on Saturday of the Norwegian whaler Sir .lames Clark Boss. Iroin Norwav. On arrival at Bluff the vessel is to he met by Captain G. Hooper (representing the Marine Department), the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and the Bluff Collector of Customs. From Bluff the vessel is to proceed to Stewart Island to pick up the whale catchers, left there on her last whaling expedition, and tlienee to Port Coalniers for refitting.

A return presented to Parliament gives the annual cost of the High Commissioner’s Office’ in London foi the jia.st ten vears as lolluws:—£11,81!. £H),Si:i. '£29,933. £173-11. £22,-102. £31.384. £13.338. £32.l<n. £3(US27. ;S:H.4-_’;i. This is exclusive of the High t'onimissioner's salary. the salary oi the secretary (Mr A. Crahh) is £909, of the emigration officer (Mr I'. ISandfurd) £BB-1, of the finance officer (Mr (1. F. Copus) £7OB, and of the transport officer (Mr A. 11. Xiiinis) £G93.

The death took place at I’eeltni Hospital on Wednesday night of Mrs .Richard Straight of Waiuta, after an illness of only two days, from meningitis. 'l'lie deceased was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Gardiner of Waiuta and was only I!) years of age. and up to a few days ago had enjoyed good health, consequently the shock of her death is all the greater. She leaves a little daughter of two years of age as well as a devoted husband, who will have the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The deceased has eight sisters and two brothers.

What might be considered as a clear definition of “tin healing” was made at the Amberley sitting of the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. A witness in a case of a breach of the peace informed the MngiVtrate that a parly of voting fellows were giving “tin-kett-iing.” “What is that?” asked Mr Wyvorn Wilson. S.M. “Oh von see. when a chap gets married it s the usual thing for him to supply about ten gallons of beer, and you go along for a ‘stun up.’ ” replied the witness. The Magistrate asked: “Are you sure? Surely it means drinking from a tin kettle.” The witness, however, averred that bis definition was the correct one.

“The oullok for wool prices for the coming season appears to be wonderfully sound.” said Mr K. J. Hill, the well-known wool valuer, of Wellington, to a “Dominion” representative on Tuesday, “and growers can confidently look forward to a satisfactory increase on last season’s value. Recent cables from London and Australia indicate a very aelive demand lor wool ot all grades and quality, and with the stabilising of the exchanges it is anticipated that the demand will he very active, ’flic latest cables from Great Britain indicate a slight increase in ‘tops’ values for the week, and although it is impossible at the present ruling elear costs to make lops at quoted values it. is very satisfactory to note Hint these are now approaching somewhere near the relative values of greasy staple wools. just to hand, bathing costumes, all sizes. Girls, hoy.s and men’s blazers 13s fid to 17s Gd. Call early and secure your requirements at these prices W. li. Btopforth, Mercer, Rcvcll.St.— Ailvt.

Engineers: Leaky joints effectively and ]>ormaiiently cured with “Howson’s” Invincible Jointing Cement. Successfully resists super-boat, ammonia, etc. R. 1L M. Manning and Co S Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Ailvt. Famous one price sale, Is lid sale Is lid. Three days only, commencing Saturday, November Bth. We sell under actual cost prices. Room anil money urgently required for heavy ’Xmas shipments. Get the article you want at half 'elsewhere prices. The bargains are mighty and many. Our 4s lid sale values mean true economy. l>av a visit to McOruer‘s. Hokitika and Greyinouth.—Advt.

Try “Ton-ol” the liquid polish, (lives fine surface to floors and furniture—smartens leather goods. Easy and economical. —Advt. Just to hand, a large consignment of Men’s and Youth’s Box .Suits in light and dark grey worsteds, navy serges etc. Prices 90s to 1-lOs at- IV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

REXONA IS SURE TO HELP YOU. If vou suffer from Piles, Eczema, Bad Legs, Varicose Ulcers, Pingworm. Hives, Sores on tlie Head. Falling Hair, Dandruff, Burns, or any Eruption or Irritation of the Skin, Rexona will bring you prompt relief. If you have tried many old-fashion-ed Ointments, and been ' disappointed, try Rexona and you will be delighted with the results. Rexona soothes and stimulates the parts affected and, although the tiifferer may be quite unconscious, of it. Rexona never ceases to exercise its healimr powers and so builds up the tissues and makes your skin sound and healthy. Those who are wise will always be prepared for emergencies bv keeping a pot of Rexona handy. Obtainable everywhere.

Babies, growing children and invalids who suffer from stomach troubles will find relief in Sharlnnd’s Fluid Magnesia. I>nr£<?V bottle—loyrer price, Advt.

Messrs Dalgcty and Co notify in another column entries for the stock sale at Arahura on Wednesday next.

The river is reported to he full of herrings at present, and fishing enthusiasts have been making good catches with the line during the last few days.

For the month of Oetolior, the Wealth of Nations mill crushed 83-1 tons which by amalgamation yielded £7Bl Gs 4il at standard value. There was no cyanide clean-up.

Constable Anderson who has been stationed at Hokitika lor the past IS months left this morning having boon transferred to Christchurch. His successor is expected to arrive here this evening.

This week’s “ Weekly Press ” contains special photographs of the All Black’s tour in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Gloucester. Also special souvenir inset of our Governor-General. Copies arc obtainable at King s, stationer.

Some folk never think of buying a ’Xmas present until the very last minute, often to their regret. It is not a good plan to buy in the rush and excitement, far better to make a sure anil leisurely selection. See Tenuent s announcement re special inducement to Imv in November.

The following are the returns for the Blackwater mine for October: —Crush ed ”378 tons, yielding 14920 z. of line gold, valued at £0041; working expenses £43S(>; working profit. £2201; development. £4-18: capital. £398; net profit. £1413 (gold at £1 9s per hue ounce).

The Railway Department announces that the reduced charges for railage of benzine etc., from 3rd. November will apply to kerosene and hitter in consignments of one ton and over will be charged class “B” plus 23 per cent., and lots under one ton at class "A pi us 22} per cent.

At a largely-attended meeting of the Grey mouth Branch of the Plunkct Society, held in the Municipal Chambers yesterday, and presided over by Mrs Carr, it was decided, that, as sufficient funds were available, to write tlii* head Society, Dunedin, asking that a permanent nurse lie appointed to Greymoiith.

With Christinas so near, housewives make their homes brighter and still more cheerful for the jolly yuletide season. Harley’s have all the aids which go to make home a cosier and happier place. Call to-day and see the latest innovations in quaint curtainings. serviceable linoleums, choice carpets and rugs etc., —you will find that in every case Harley’s famous bedrock prices rule.

Do not forget the weekly euchre and dance in St. Mary’s Club Rooms on Monday evening commencing at 8 o’clock-. Four , prizes ;for euchre. Music, by Messrs Lawn and Gibbons. A capiat supper provided. Admission Is.—Advt.

The pumping gear at the Municipal Swimming Baths lias been o\eihauled and is now in excellent limning order. The water will be turned on to-day, and should the weather be warm enough swimming enthusiasts will be able to „se. the Baths next week. Full particulars rcgn.:ding arrangements, for tlie season, may be obtained Iron) Mr A. H. Lawn

“Tan-ol” the perfect furniture and floor polish, is sold in liquid or paste form. Easy and economical.—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 united. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt.