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Hokitika Guardian, 29 November 1924, Page 2

801 l iiii! 1101 l up!—To the dance* in the Soldiers’ Hall In-niirlit. Music bv lionetti’s Jazz Band. Admission: Ladies Is, gents Is fid.— Advt.

Tbe ordinary monthly meeting of the Committee of the Returned Soldiers' Association "ill lie held at tbe Soldiers' Hall at 7.30 o’( luck on Monday night. A punctual attendance is tlesiied.

A special meeting of the Committee of the Westland Progress League will bo held at the* County Clin labors at 7.39 o’clock on Monday night with regard to representations affecting road, ing proposals in Smith Westland to be put before the Canterbury Progress League.

Tlio gift that is ahvav.s appreciated—a pair of gloves. We have a splendid showing of those most essential items ill milady’s attire and all are moderately priced. Addisoiis’s.—Advt.

A girls’ “ learn to swim week ” is to lie held in Auckland, commencing next .Monday. This is a genuine effort to concent rate on teaching swimming, with special emphasis oil teaching beginirers. hast year a very successful “ learn to swim week ” was held in Sydney by business girls, and there were 7o() enrolments. The Auckland City Council has shown a ready sympathy with the girls’ effort and is allowing the city baths to lie reserved for an hour each evening. There will be classes for improvers and for life-saving as well as for beginners. The Auckland Amateur Swimming Association and the Life Saving Society are both muclt interested in the project and are giving hearty co-opera-tion in the way of finding teachers.

Hosiery over makes an acceptable gift and Addison’s have anticipated the holiday demand with a particularly fine showing of silk and cashmere hosiery. Addison’s.—Advt.

A iquiot hu.j very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents, Wnitahu ou Wednesday afternoon at ‘2 o’clock, the contracting parties being Isabel, eldest daughter of Mr and .Mrs K. l.ockington of Waitahu, and Percival Colvin, son of Mrs and the late .Mr d. Colvin. AI.P. for Puller. The bride, who was given away bv her father, was prettily attired in a frock of hand embroidered mnrocnin and wore a pretty veil (worked by the Sisters of Mercy'). She also wore a wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by Miss Ivy Ay-soil as bridesmaid, who wore a dainty frock of shell pink orepe-de-ehinc with silver trimmings, and a wreath of silver leaves. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J. L. Simpson as best in.au. The ltev. father Herring tied the nuptial knot. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of when the usual toasts were proposed and honoured the Rev. Father Herring proposing the toast of the bride and bridegroom. Air and Airs Colt in left bv the afternoon train, the bride wearinn- a nigger brown costume with hat and shoes to match.

Afirror-like polish quickly and easily achieved with liquid “ Tan-ol.” Fine for floors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste form. —Advt

Mails which left Auckland on October 28th, via Vancouver, arrived at London on November 27th.

For better values in all lines stocked bv the jeweller anil exclusive goods to choose from, you cannot do lietter than go to Temient’s, Jeweller, Hamilton Street.

St Mary’s usual weekly euchre wiil be held mi Monday, Dee. Ist. when eight valuable prizes will bo offered for competition. Supper and dance following. Admission Is.—Advt.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. advertise an important auction sale of furniture in the estate of the late John E. Olson. The sale lakes plac ecm Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 p.m.

A special public meeting will b<‘ held in tlie Town Hall on Thursday next under the auspices of the Salvation Army, conducted by Commissioner and Mrs Hoggard (lenders of the movement in New Zealand).

The Public Works Department is about to undertake the construction of a road to the Forestry Nursery at Back Creek. The work will include the reforming of portion of the existing road, which will prove serviceable for the purpose intended.

Biccnrton stables arc usually well represented at the \\ est Coast circuit during the Christmas and New Ycar holidnys. There will probably be a big contingent of competitors from this quarter at the approaching meetings, as several Hicoarton trainers have tlieir teams in work, in preparation for the West Coast trip. W. M’Donald lias Castellan and Fresco moving along in useful tasks, and hopes to have them racing at tbe holiday meetings on the WesfCnast.

In connection with the death of lion .1. (Iriinmoiid. the following telegrams were received at the County ofliee—From .Mrs li. .1. .Seddnn, Wellington: “Very sorry to leant sad news. V cstlatiil lias lost a good friend.’’ From Sir F. D. Bell: “I deeply regret to learn of the death of lion Mr Grimmoiid.” From Mr J. O’Brien M.l\: “Very sorry to hear of Mr Hrimniond’s death. Arranging with several members of the (irey Borough Council to attend funeral.”

Direct from Ireland a new lot of table damasks and serviettes aL prices greatly reduced. Call ancl sec* tbe grand values in these lines. 'White damask 3s 3d, 3s 9d, Is (id, a yard, unbleached damask 2s (id and 3s 3d a yard; serviettes mercerised and all linen Is, Is 3d, Is (id, 2s, to 3s (id. Brent value and minus the* middleman's profit. McKay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt.

During tlie high nor’-west wind, a (ire started in the* sawmill owned by Lake Brunner Milling Coy., at Burn mi Tuesday afternoon about I o'clock, when the. mill staff were away loading timber, and fanned by the* wind, the lire quickly gained a mastery, so that the whole plant was soon enveloped in lire. Nothing could be done to save the property, and the building, hreak-ing-Oown bench, breast bench, with their respective saws and fixtures, as well as tlie mill engine, were* all dostrived. The ini 1 !, which was abuic twelve yea’s operating, bad a capacity of Pill!.:’ Icel. daliy. It is believed to have been a spark from a slab lire, which the high wind fanned. The null stall, several of whom lost their efieets. were unable to get near the lire by tlit time it was noticed. Tbe insurance., me with the British Traders’ Insurant.. Coy.

One bundled me n's and youth’s Xmas suits, all sizes, latest shades, lit and style guaranteed. I’iiec.s (ids to MOs., at W. 11. Stopforth's.— Advt. At tlie installation of lion. W. F. Massey as Bland .Master ot New Zealand .Masons at Auckland, ihe lliai. 11. L. .Michel, as I'ro Brand Master, occupied the chair at the comnicnrenient of the proceedings, but after tbe reception of the visitors from otlicr coiistitutions. be invited Mr (). Nicholson. .1 ’ost Brand Master, to take bis place and act as Installing Brand Master. Besides the wo:k of the Installing Brand Master, important pirt.s of the various ceremonies of investiture were taken by Messrs S. C. Bingham. 1’.8.M. (C'lristclmrc li). and - 11. 1.. .Mi.-bel 1'.8.M. (Ilokilikab Rrferring to tbe work of land Jollicoe as Brand .Master, the* lion. 11. 1.. .Michel. l'ro-Braiul Master, said be bad never wearied in striving to uphold tbe highest traditions and ideals of flic* craft. New Zealand was richer and .Freemasonry slrongeer as the result e;f bis work. Although in the past they had been fortunate in their Brand Masters, be was confident that no Brand .Master bad more* truly endeared himself to the members of the craft, ami in the name of file Brand Lodge he bad sent Lord Jellieoe a message of farewell, wi-hing him a safe and pleasant voyage, and expressing tin* hope that lie would be spared for many years to render furtlier service to tbe great Empire of which lie was stub an outstanding figure. and that all tin* blessings this life could give would fall upon him and those* near and dear to him. Mr Michel stated that Lord Jellieoe. during his term of office, bad devoted an average of one evening a week to the interests of Freemasonry. A telegram was read from Lord Jellieoe, expressing regret at bis inability to be present, and expressing to Freemasons throughout the Dominion, bis extreme regret at leaving them, and bis warm fraternal wishes.

This season’s .strawberries and raspberries will be arriving about Devember, in bulk (111 b woollen buckets). The prices are strawberries, per lb 1 ( 111 ; Haspberries Is ]>cr lb with a charge of ds for the buckets to he refunded mi returning same. To avoid disappointment, intending buyers should place their orders now with •St lid ley an.l Hobson, Fruiterers, Greynioutli.—Advt.

Schroder and Co are now showing a splendid line of chubby umnhrellas at all prices. A special line of children's umbrellas, knitted frocks, lints and foxy rubber capes. These are suitable lines for Christmas gifts.—Advt. Factory Owners: Cse “iGanily’s ” Genuine Malta Belting. Runs straight and true, free from stretch, pliable and strong. R. P. Al. Afnntiing and Co. Ltd., H Bedford lluw. Christchurch. -T-Advt.

An economy hint—insist oil getting Slmrland’s Fluid Magnesia. Fresher than the imported.—Advt.

The loveliest fabrics for summer dresses are here and prices are very reasonable. The wonderful colour effects are very charming and the dainties of these fabrics will please every lady. New millinery models in dainty design and fashionable colouring have now been opened up for the ’Xmas season. These fashionable lints represent the very latest vogue. Call and feast your eyes. AlcCrucr’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Arriving end next week a large consignment of choice apricots from Central Otago. Our instructions are to sell at lowest ruling price. Book orders early. Paterson. Alichel and Co., Ltd. —Advt.

A sure and pleasant specific for re moving worms is Wade’s A\ orni Figs —Advt.

Messrs \V. JelTries ancl Co notify an auction sale of furniture in the mart on Thursday next at 2.30 p.m.

Nothing like being in a position to buy direct from, the source of supply. McKay’s have just landed from the factory a line of Men’s Felt Hats. Newest shapes. The usual price is 12s (id but McKay’s direct buying enables them to sell at 8s (id.—Advt.

A shocking accident occurred at the Westport district hospital on Thursday when Miss Knight, a popular member of the kitchen stall', was baclly burned about the body through her clothes catching (ire. She was alone in the kitchen at the time the accident happened and rushed out into the ward, where after difficulty, the lire was extinguished. According to latest report'' she was in a very bad state.

Do you know that you can now buy (i foot floorcloth at os (id a yard. -McKay’s have brought down the price to that figure. You can cover a 12 bv 9 foot room for 33s or a 12 by 12 loot room Cor Ms. .Mc Kay’s have reduced the prices of fi foot lloorcloths, 8s fid to os (id ; (i foot linoleums 3rd quality 9s 9d to 7s lid; 2nd quality 11s fid to 9s 3d. They have also reduced tha prices of !) foot and 12 loot floorcloths and linoleums by from 3s to Is a yard. Being direct dealers with tbe linoleum makers, MeKav and Son are enabled to buy at bedrock prices and thus.save the middleman's profits usually passed on to the people.—Advt.