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Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1924, Page 2

Mr J. A. Murdoch who has Ivei to Auckland and Rotorua on business returned to town on Saturday.

Tt i.s re| lilted that the lion. Minister of Mines < oiiteiiiplales touring South Westland during the recess, travelling over the llaast Pass to Otago, w here his ow n < oust itueiiev i.s situated.

Members of school committees are reminded that voting papers for the vacancy nil the balneation Hoard must he posted before .1 p.lll. to-morrow to ho valid.

Good cutlery and table silver are essential in the home. We offer a splendid selection of Ashbury's A.I. table silver fml Johnstons stainless knives and carvers. We will Badly supply you with full prices on application.— Harley's, House b'urni.sliers. (! revmouth.—Advl.

An Order-in-iGouncil appeared in last, week's gazette prohibiting the export of butter and cheese from. New Zealand after seven days from the dale of the publication of the Ordrr-in-('ouitcil, save in accordance v.itli a license to he issued by the Minister of Agriculture. Gifts for men. Our mercery department is overflowing for the gilt season. In shirts, pyjamas, fancy hose, ties and fancy handkerchief's oilr selection is well worth inspection. Addison's. Advt. Oil the how ling green last Sal nr lay iilteriiu:iu, their was a very lair 1 •tendance of members and the green relied out well; Hie play generally being of an interesting nature. Afternoon tea was kindly supplied by Mesdames Cunning and Hart. Persons desirous of purchasing tickets in the Mammoth Art I'nion of ISO prizes to the value ol L'-lOtKI are reminded that, next Saturday is the closing date. Tickets (2s lid) may he purchased from Mr A. 11. Lawn the local agent.—Advl. All liniisu '1 catch was taken at the cricket match at, Kanieri oil Sunday Running forward to field a hall hit high into the air, Cyril Fleming struck a patch of greasy ground and slid Hat in to his w.ck, and in this position the hall came down and lie managed to effect a remarkably clever catch.

The Hokitika Choral Society will hold its inaugural concert in the Westland Opera House on Thursday next at K p.in. A well selected programme of choruses, part songs and solos (vocal and instrumental) lias been arranged. The Society has filled a want in the town and patrons will lie pleased and delighted with the excellent programme to lie submitted. Admission L’s and Is.—Advt.

'The need for river protection at Little Wanganui is exercising the minds of the settlers who consider it l.ot unlikely that tile liver might Ineak through oil to Inter-Wanganui Flat if not cheeked in time. The local River Hoard has made representations to the authorities «.n the matter. Large areas of valuable land are involved in the situation. The position seems to be one for training the liver to puver.t the low-lying hanks being eroded, and by confining the waters create .1 (i< tool’ channel lor a waterway in ‘die tei.trc of the river bed.

Enthusiastic reference was made liv a well-known beekeeper, .Mr A. 11. Davies, of Hamilton Fast, secretary of the Auckland provincial branch of the National I lord', copers’ Association, to tiic cure for foul brood disease in honeycomb, recently discovered by Mr E. W. Sage, of Oliaupo. Beekeepers, Mr Davies said, were beginning to look upon many advertised drugs and 1 k infectants more in the nature of snaris that cures; hut it was his belief tint at last Air Sage had discovered ("re that would do the work that it was claimed to do. He had frequently seen combs which were badly infected with the disease treated with the preparation and afterwards used in the l ive without showing any further signs of the disease. The discovery of this solution will mean a big-saving to beekeepers, said Air Davies. In the past these combs have had to be destroyed and replaced with foundation, meaning a considerable amount of extra work for tile lives and loss of honey to the beekeeper.

Schroder and Co are now showing a splendid line of chubby uninhrellas at all prices. A special line of children’s umbrellas, knitted frocks, hats and foxy rubber capes. These are suitable lines for Christmas gifts.—Advt.

Men’s P."liner Knap denim working trousers 8s lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is 3d per pair at McKay’s, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika. —Advt. Mill Owners: The best is not too good for you. A trial of our belting, grenses, jointings, boiler compound, files, saws, paint, etc. will convince you. R. P. Af. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

The death was announced at Dunedin on Friday of the Rev. Isaac Kirker M’lntyre, a retired Presbyterian minister, aged seventy-seven.

Have you tried the Gold Star Hosiery? Schroder and Co have just opened out their second shipment of this wonderful line.—Advt.

Messrs Al. Houston and Co will sell by auction on the promises of .Mr John Chapman. Ross on Saturday, next at 1 [i.m. the whole of liis household furniture and effects, fuller particulars of which appear in another column.

Swimming togs. Wo can supply bathing suits in till sizes also bathing caps from Is. Our values may he eqijillod hut never excelled. Addisons.—Advt.

The Municipal Band under Conductor (.'. Ross visited the Mental Hospital yesterday afternoon anti played a very line musical programme which was greatly appreciated hv the inmates and. staff'. The afternoon was an ideal summer one. The members of the hand and lady friends were entertained at afternoon tea.

A large number from town and surrounding districts visited Lake Kanieri yesterday, the day and lake being perfect for an enjoyable outing, hut this was somewhat detracted from through there being no launch available to cross to Dorothy Falls, those especially who had never been 011 the lake’s placid and lioniitiful waters, being greatly disappointed.

A serious accident occurred yesterday at Rbickball to a man named 'William Fisiold. whereby his arm was severely injured, lie was out with a gnu when by some means, the weapon exploded, and he received the impact in the left arm. The limb was more or less shattered hv the explosion and it was necessary without, delay to convoy the sufferer to the Grey River Hospital. All inquiry last evening, elicited the information that his condition was improving.

Seasonable underwear for ladies and gents. Now the warm weather lias arrived for keeps, you will he discarding the warm garments for s mething cooler. Compare our prices hoi ore buying elsewhere. Addison’s.—-Advl.

The inaugural run of the Hokitika Motor (lull look place yesterday to Lake Kanieri when sonic twenty or more enthusiasts took part, the scone along the Lake road hearing 11 very animated appearance and as the string of motor cyclists passed by it was evident that all suits of machines had been pressed into service from the spin and span and highly tuned A.J.S’s.. the heavy Yankee machines, the light Douglas, Triumphs, etc., and some older machines whose pedigree was somewhat obscured by age and leaking oil. mixed with the inevitable dust of the road. The run to the Lake was not altogether wholly uninterrupted as most of the participants weio held up on Butchers Hill through a motor truck with a load of picnickers getting struck, while just over the brow, one motorist got a spill, hut was not injured, the rest of the jtiurnev being uneventful. Ihe arias of machines at the Lakeside was quite impressive. The return run was commenced about l.ffft p.lll. The lovliesl fabrics for summer dresses are here and prices are very reasonable. The wonderful colour effects are very charming and the dainties ol these fabrics will please* every lady. New milliner-; models in dainty design and fashionable colouring have now been opened up for the* 'Ninas season. These fashionable lulls represent the very latest vogue. Call and feast your eyes. McGruer's, Hokitika and Gieymoutii.—Advt. A sure and pleasant specific for removing worms is Wade's Worm I'igs. —Advt. Costumes, frocks ami suits showing signs of wear are given a new lease of life by a timely trip to C. Taylor and Co., the expert dyers an*l dry cleaners, lor whom R. I’nlcrsoil. R’evell Sited, is the local _pigeiil. Charges for this class of work are very niodeiale and many people are taking advantage of tin* service offered and having their garments sprucod-up before the holiday rush sets in. All work entrusted to us is returned promptly.—Advt.

if it’s ffnoreloth or linoleum, go to -McKay’s. Having direct communication with the source of supply—the manufacturers—they are enabled to give better values than others not so fortunately placed. Look at these prices for tilt wide floorcloths and linos: (is Oil, Vs fid, 8s fid, and 10s fid a yard. Save money by furnishing. At .McKay’s Hokitika. —Advt.

Real Fuji Silk—all pure Silk; 30in. wide, l’rict' 8s lid yard; Silk hues and inseilions for trimming same -Id. (id and Del yard, in big demand for ladies’ underclothing, at .McKay’s the Leading Drapers, Hokitika. —Advt. The finest Fluid Magnesia is Sharland’s. .More lreshlv made than imported kinds. Huniaiiteed highest strength and purest quality.—Advt. Sawmilling Machinery: Bush locomotives, steam saw feeds, steam cross cut saws, logging blocks, timber jacks, etc. from R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch, representing A. and H. Price, Ltd., 'lliaiues —Advt.