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Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1924, Page 2

The concert and dance in aid of St. Joseph's Seh col fund takes place at TCanicri Public Jla.ll to-night. Newmans' cars leave town at 7..'10 o'clock.

Intending competitors in the Athletic and Cycling Clubs sports on Cass Square on Saturday Sth. Deer, are reminded that nominations for the several events close on Monday night next with the Secretary. Mr E. ('. Tonlicy.

Tin- \!1111ii■ i | >;il l.iitlis ;iiv very |il1>11 1 :ir anain this season. A l:trjio nmnliLT of season tickets are issued sln tdy. A sports |n««<ri :iiniim* will In* arranjtod for nt Christinas. when some Canterbury- competitors me cspc. ted ever. I.ord .lellicoe Wits pleased te reply lIS follows te tile videndietery nie.ssnne •sent liy tile Comity Clmiriiiiiii (Mr IC. A. Wells) ell lielmir of tile ] cople el' tile Westland Cntinly:—‘‘l’lettsu as.-, lire people of Westland Comity of our lion ft foil thanks for their eordinl litrewell messntre. We heartily reciproente their nnod wishes.- (Sloped) Jellieoe."

An important improvement is being carried out to the Kauieii Lake road near .MeKav's Creek, where at a narrow. dangerous corner, the road is being widened lor some distance. Those using tile road will appreciate the inipiovcmeiit when the work now in hand is completed. The road generally is in miicli improved order of late.

It is often noticed that in elections there are many informal voles east and it is often pul- down to the illiteracy of the voters but tit the Borough Council meeting last night when voting by ballot to reduce l.'l names to •">, two of the councillors cast informal votes and when reducing the live to three another informal vote was east. It baldly (ends to prove the ititclligliee of the elected of the council that such happenings should be.

The inaugural concert of the Hokitika Choral Society which will be given on Thursday evening next at the Westland Opera House will prove a notable event. Since the Society lias been formed regular practices have been held with very satisfactory results and the public will have an opportunity of hearing a very at tractive programme of part songs, choruses, and solos (both vocal and instrumental). Admission 2s and Is.—Advt.

An advertisement appealing in this issue draws attention to the fact that every mortgagor under a mortgage to which the Mortgages Final Extension Act of last session applies who desires an extension of the term of his mortgage must file in the Supreme Court a notice of motion for an extension order not later than gist. .January next. Notice must be filed in tbo Court of tbo Provincial District within which the mortgaged land is situated and unless filed bv the above date the Act provides that no extension can lie granted.

.Schroder and Co are now showing a splendid line of chubby unmbrellas 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. Aren’s Palmer Knap denim working trousers 8s lid pair; Colonial woollen working sox Is 3d per pair at McKay’s, The Loading Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt. Steam Boiler Owners; .Remove all existing scale without injury and prevent more from forming by using “Stopskaje,” which ensures low coal bills. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Costumes, frocks and suits showing signs of wear are given a new lease of life b.v a timely trip to C. Taylor ami Co., the expert dyers and dry cleaners, for whom R. Paterson, Novell Street, is the local agent. Charges for this •class of work are very moderate and many people are taking advantage of the service ottered and having their garments spruced-up before the holiday rush sets in. All work entrusted to 11s is returned promptly. —Advt. Mirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid 11 Tan-.ol.” Fine for floors, furniture and leather gnoda, Also in paste furm.^Advt

A silting of the .Magistrate’s and Warden’s Courts takes place to-morrow at 10.30 a.m.

Entries for the stock sale at Kokatalii Sale A arils on 3rd December by Messrs \\ , Jeffries and Co., appear in this issue.

Newmans Motors Ltd;, liitve cars leaving the garage at 7.30 p.tn. for tile concert, and dance which i.s being held at Kanieri to-night.

in addition to the published pro*. gramme to be given at the Choral Society tomorrow evening, .Mrs C. 11. Harrison will render the siilo “The Break of Itiii "

Arriving end next week a large consignment i f choice apricots froin Central Otago. Our instructions are to sell at lowest ruling pi ice. Book orders early. Paterson, Michel lind Co., Ltd. Advt-.

A former well-known resident of the Nelson Creek and Otira line district. John Boseligrave, a Well-known mill worker aged 23 years, died on Sunday fit the Christchurch Hospital. He was a native of Limerick .Ireland.

We have just completed a line line of .Morris easy chairs suitable as gifts for the home. In cretonne from 50s. shallow 555, nioquettos from fios upwards. All freight paid to your nearest railway station. Harley and Co. Ltd.. Complete House Furnishers, Orcymoulh.

A sad death took place at Bullcr District Hospital on Monday morning, when Albert Caldwell, a returned soldier. aged 33. residing at Seildonville. passed away after a brief illness. The deceased was wounded iti the head while on active service, and the ell'cct ultimately Caused his death, lie was well and favourably known, and leaves a wife and two ehidren. The deceased was a native of Knmara.

.Messrs Dalgcty and Company, Ltd., report having offered at Arahura fat stock sale on Monday, on account of Mr M. Patrick, a consignment oT 2* prime bullocks, heifers, and cows. There was a considerable drop in the market, and the sale was it dragging one Ihroiighout. Ox heel realised from .'ills to 35s per Bill, with cow and heifer heel' lower in proportion.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 27 as follows:- North Canterbury: Scarlet fever (i. diphtheria 3. tuberculosis I. pneumonia 7. puerperal septicaemia I. Ashburton: Enteric 1. puerperal septicaemia 1. South Canterbury: Piiuemoiiin 1. poliomyelitis I. Grey: Diphtheria 2.

The Athellic, which arrived at Auckland on Monday from London, brought 38!) assisted immigrants, including IN Public Sellout boys under the Fanners' t'uinii scheme. 13 domestics and 33 boys to receive agricultural training at the Salvation Army's farm at Putnrurii. Exclusive of the Army boys. >the Auckland quota, including men and children is 132. New Plymouth 17. Wellington 77. Lyttelton 02. Dunedin 21. Wanganui 8. Gisborne 5. Napier 7 and Bluff 2.

This season’s strawberries tntil raspberries will be arriving about December, in bulk (I lib wooden buckets). The prices aie strawberries, per lb lDd ; Baspberries Is per lb with a charge of 5s for the buckets to he refunded on returning same. To avoid disappointment, intending buyers should place their orders now with Stildlev and Hobson, Fruiterers, Grev-mmitli.—-Advt.

The usual weekly euchre anil dance took place at Ft. Mary's C lub rooms on .Monday evening. Over one hundred players competed for the valuable prizes oll'ei'ed, and. alter keen nmi|>ftit ion. the ladies’ lirst price was won bv Mrs Stickle, and the second by Mrs I.ynili. The lirst gent’s prize was won by Mr I). Ueid, and the second by Mr F. I lowa id. The winners at the

•• lucky ” (able were .Miss Daly, Mrs (!. Hums, Mr llogg and Mr F. Cooper. (‘eiisola tion prizes tiere awarded to Mrs A. Sliivas and Mr J. Kilcttllen. Mr A. Lawn supplied the music for the dance, which was largely attended.

I'lie lirsl ilet aclnncnt of the New Zealand bluejackets who graduated through the training ship Philomel ami the cruiser Chatham and then went to England for further training in the Koval Navy schools and ships, returned to New Zealand by the Atlicnie. They are tit and well. When questioned. they said they had had a royal time. They had expected the discipline of the Atlantic Fleet to be keen and severe, but as it always the ease with the keen and ellieienl men of the services, they bad no complaints. \\ liatcver might have been said about the irksomeness of naval discipline to colonial boys, the fact- is that they have taken to the life of the Navy like ducks to water, and their country will be proud of tbelli. The party, which went to England 1-1 mouths ago. numbers 18. from all parts of Hie Dominion. 'I lie names mi their tap bands tell of their exiicriciiees. There was noticed names of those great ships. Barham. Queen Elizabeth. Malaya and Revenge. the Excellent, which is a gunnery school, and the Victory and Vernon, which arc other training ships.

The Lyttelton "Times” says: Last week a further reduction of Id a pound was made in the price of butter. Factory butter is now being retailed at Is i)d a pound, and separator butter at Is fid. This reduction price was made in sympathy with the lower <|not:itions for butter on the Loudon market. It is possible that prices in London will go still lower before long. A heavy shipment of New Zealand butter is due in London at the end of this month and this, coupled with large shipments from Australia arriving about the same time, may be expected to cause the market to weaken again before Christ mas. It is expected that there will lie a record output of butter from Australia this season and with large quantities from New Zealand, prices in London will probably not bold indefinitely at the present figure. The price of butter sold for consumption in New Zealand is governed largely by the state of the London market.

A sure and pleasant specific for r< moving worms is Wade’s Worm Fig: —Advt.

Jf it’s floorcloth 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 (ift wide floorcloths and linos: (is Od, 7s f)d, 8s Oil, and 10s Oil a yard. Save money by furnishing. At McKav’s Hokitika.—Advt.