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Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1924, Page 2

As the result of the heavy rain on Saturday and yesterday all outdoor fixtures had to he postponed. .Mr K. Cholertoii, optical specialist will In* in Hokitika to-morrow (Tuesday) and may lie consulted at Keller’s Hold from 9 a.m. till 1 pm. Cnot later.)

Mails which close at Auckland on November “otic for United Stales, United Kingdom, Ireland, ( ciiitineiil of Europe and North America, arc* due to arrive in (Irent Britiaii cm With December. This is the ’Xmas mail dospatch.

'I ho KxiHall takes in tlio IPS.A. Hull on Wednesday night and promises to lie one ol the liiusl enjoyable held this season. The music* is in the* hands of .Mr A. Lawn, while the lioor will Is all that could he desircu. Tin* price of admission is fixed at 2 s (hi. Aclvt.

The weather on Saturday was wet and stormy and a heavy Hood s running in the river. During the night a heavy north-wester blew and there was further heavy rain. Yeslerdav was a rough boisterous clay, and it was licit, till the evening that the wind dropped somewhat, though the hearv rain continued at intervals.

Euchre players and lovers of the liglil fauastic are reminded of the social to he held at St Mary’s Club rooms this evening. With the prizes already advertised, prif.es for a lucky table are also ntfrrcd. Patrons arc* promised a

most enjoyable evening commencing at eight o'clock. Admission Is. —Advl.

The (hivciiimeiii has arranged fur a distinguished hand ol Samoan chiefs to pay a visit to New Zealand in the near future*. These chiefs are known as the l aipules. and they are members of the Native Council. The party will land in New Zealand early in December, and will In* taken through the country. The itinerary has been drawn up provisionally, and will he completed in a few days’ time.

Messsrs !•'. .1. Andrews and W. O'lleilly notify that all persons trespassing cm their properly at Kanierl Lake will he prosecuted without further notice*. A considerable amount of damage has been clone by trespassers of late, with the result that action will l*c* taken against any tre-pasers in lulu re.

An accident occurred oil Saturday evening to the four-year-old son of Air and Mrs AY in. Hill, Uinoto'lload, Gt'cyutli. The child was playing under a bank, when an empty box was dislodged by tbe wind, and it rolled over and struck bin) on the head. The was taken in an unconscious condition to the drey lliver Hospital, where he was last evening progressing satisfactorily, having regained consciousness.

I'p to and including the match against Cambridge the All Blacks lutvv played 17 games. The number of

games played by the members ol tl team are as follows : X'epia 17. Irvii and liiebanlson I I. M. Hiotvnho, W’hil and .Masters 12, Cooke and Svenson I Porter, ('tipples Mcdregor 10, Xieholl Mill. Donald and Hart !), Steel. Luca: Brown. Dailey. Parker and C. Browul 8, West and Stewart 7, MeClcary ( I’ttiwiti 3. Harvey and .Altinro I. Robi liui'il and Badeley 2.

A pleasant little ceremony took place at the Presbyterian deneral Assembly at Palmerston North last week, when the Itev. A lick .McNeur, a Home Missionary of the Cliurch, was presented with an illuminated address as a mark of appreciation for bis valuable pioneer work on tin; Central Bulge in the Sou tlt Island. The Moderator (lit. Kev. deo. Miller) made tile presentation on behalf of the Assembly, stating in so doing, that everyone knew of the fine work Mr MeNetir had done.

A man named Leonard Bull had bis thumb blown olf by the discharge of a don bli‘-i;arrel led gun. He was out .shooting with two others and was leaning over bis gun with his left thumb over the barrels, when the weapon went off. The thumb was blown completely off. and the shot went through the brim of bis hat. The victim reeled back and fainted. bis companions thinking he was fatally injured. None of the shot touched Mr Bull’s lace, which, however, was spattered with blood, The body of tbe la to Air Thomas Liddell, of Moonlight, who was drowned on Thursday evening last in the drey lliver tit Alinura, was recovered, on Satuday afternoon. The accident happened when he was returning to his home on the north side of the river, at .Moonlight, in a trap, the vehicle and horse being swept away by the stream, which was partly flooded, the cause of the accident being that deceased misjudged the ford. He was; a single man to years of age. The body was carried some miles down the river, being found about one o'clockon Saturday afternoon above the Hlnckhall-Xgnhore bridge. An inquest was held yesterday at Blackball, tbe verdict being one of. accidental drowning. The body was removed to the residence of Mr Liddell. I pper .Moonlight, brother of deceased.

See AY. H. Stopforth’s special window display of boys and youth’s canoe shirts, (.ircat variety in striped Riverina plain Fuji silk etc. Price os lid to 11s Cd.—Advt.

Dairymen: Increase your profits by using “Ceres” separator. A cleaner skimmer, self-balancing, sell-oiling, casyrunning. 10 to 141 gals. It. P. .W. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford How, Christchurch. —Advt. Thrifty folk ask definitely for Sliarland’s Fluid Magnesia. Freshest, strongest and purest. Larger bottle—lower price.—Advt. The new spring itnd summer millin cry showing at Schroder’s, comprise the latest models in imported trimmed millinery and ready-to-wears. Your presence will be valued and in the meantime we ask your acceptance of our appreciation for rast favours.Advt,

'flic meeting of the Westland Hospital Board called of 'Thursday next has been further adjourned till Monday November 2-lth.

•Miss Katheleen Foster’s long night -dance takes place in the Soldier’s Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, commencing at 8 o’clock.—Advti

The Wellington War Memorial profited t» the extent of £H(X> ini Armistice Day hy the sale of roses. The amount (••institutes a record for the Empire city; Mrs f\ .Worice, formerly of firevmouth. was the organiser of the llliul;

French, Swiss and English knitted wool costumes, imnjws, jumper frocks in silk, silk and wool, and fine wools is another prominent feature at Schroder anil Co’s Spring show, now on. Inspection cordially utvitod. Evening frocks and flowers a speciality at Schroder’s emporium.—Advt. Beal Fuji Silk—nil pure Silk; HOin. wide, Brice 2.s lid yard; Silk laces and insertions for trimming same Id. Cd and f)d yard, in big demand for ladies’ underclothing, at -McKay’s the Leading Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.

Economise effort ; save time and money! Polish floors, furniture and leather goods with liquid “Tan-ol.” .More shine; less rub.—Advt. .lust to hand, a large consignment of Men’s and Youth's Box Suits in light and dark grey worsteds, navy serges etc. Prices 9!\s to 140 satA\ . li. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Alter meals take a little Sliailand's Fluid Magnesia. Prevents acidity arid headache. Siiarlaiid’s is flesh, pure, agreeable.—Advt.

Alt'u’s Palmer Knap denim working trousers Ss lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is .‘ld pci* pair at McKay s, The Leading llrajiers, Hokitika.—Advt. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs—sure and certain. — Advt.