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Hokitika Guardian, 23 January 1925, Page 2

The usual fortnightly set vice will he held in the. Ross Methodist Church this evening at 7.30 o’clock. Order of Masses in St. Mary’s parish, Hokitika, Sunday next:—7 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m.; Evening devotions 7 p.m. Addison’s Summer Sale! All piece goods very much reduced. Sponge cloth Is Od per vd., stripe and cheek crepes Is 3d, English check crepe Is Od yd., floral voiles Is yd., plain crop© Is. yd., remnants of every description practically given away.—Advt. It is understood the s.s I’utauekai will not he making tile south trip till about the middle of March. The steamer will sail as usual from Wellington via the Cast Coast, leaving the Bluff for the West Coast Sounds and Jackson Bay. It is doubtful if this itinerary will fit in with the proposed visit of representatives of the Progress League.

It is announced that William Heughan, the world famed dramatic basso eantante, described as “The King of Scottish Song” who is at present on a world tour, will commence liis tour of New Zealand at an early date. He lias appeared throughout the principal cities of Australia with marked success ami finished his second and farewell season in Sydney on January 10th. On the occasion of his appearance in the Town Hall Sydney, on January Ist., he received from a great audience of Mine 4000 people, an ovation such a.s is seldom accorded to any artiste With magnificent vocal equipment he combines dramatic talent of the very highest order, making him an artiste worth going miles to hear.

Addison’s Summer Sale ! A few special lines for men and hoys. Denims from 6s lid, working shirts from 5s lid. o.ittun saddle trousers 13s (id. men’s suits 50s od, hand shirts from 3s lid hoys shirts from 2s lid, hoys an its 7 to 12 from 20s (id. golt hive, shorts etc., all heavily reduced.—Advt

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday the following West Const sales of fat lambs were recorded—J. Adamson (llarihari) 313 at 32s to 37s Id; At. Diedrich 119 at 30s to 37s lid; West Coast client 13 at 32s !)d to 30s 3d; J. I>. Banian (Totarn Flat) 71 at 34s lid; J. Kennedy (Totara. Flat) 70 at 32 1 10(1 to 34s Id; Miss Mitchell (Bass) 32 at 33s 9d In 335; J. Manera (Boss) 22 at 31s sd; West Const client, 30 at 30s ((1; J, Nolan 31 at 28s 2d.

The usual fort nightly meeting ol Westland Lodge No 80 1'.A.0.1). was field in the lodge room on Thursday evening, a fair attendance of members being present. A vote of sympathy and condolence was passed to the relatives of the late Bro A. Tlusaipson and Bio li. C. Wells. Sick pay to the amount of £6 IDs wits passed for payment. Maternity bonuses to the amount of Cl2 were passed, and also accounts to the amount of £4 11s (id. The half-yearly balance sheet was read and adopted. The meeting then adjourned.

A representative meeting of Murchison local bodies on Wednesday night decided to draw the attention of the Minister of Public Works, and Mr l>- ]>. Hudson, member for the district, to the obsolete methods of forming the railway line from Gleiiliopo to Murchison. In view of the Minister's statement regarding opening the line to Kawatiri in June, the meeting urged a more vigorous policy in completing the section.

When charged at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court, on Wednesday with going over a crossing when the signals were against him. a man gave the excuse that he did not know whether the crossing-keeper meant, him to atop or continue on. The Magistrate remarked that lie had had a similar experience recently. When approaching crossing he saw the keeper holding out both flags- the red and the green! lie (the Magistrate) stopped and gave the keeper a little lecture on the proper performance of his duties..

Addison’s Summer Sale! Millinery all reduced below cost, cotton vests | mill Is lid. ladies lo se (cashmere) 2s Lid pair, voile blouses from 2s (id. all silk cardigan 5s lid. cotton overalls and frocks from 5s (id. Sec these bargains and you will realise their value. —Advt. “It is duo to your negligence in using such a weapon that your friend was killed—that is punishment enough.” said Mr Wyvcrn Wilson. S.M.. v lieu Arthur Patrick .Mills appeared before him at Christchurch on Wednesday on a charge of having an unregistered firearm in his possession. It was stated that the weapon was an old-fashioned one. and through a fault in its mechanism a man had been Lt-tal-y shot. Mills was convicted and ordered to pay (lists, and the gun was forfeited.

Business anil professional ] enple m various parts of the Dominion are complaining, that they are being considerably inconvenienced through being; unable to obtain topics of the 1921 statutes and the Christchurch Da"' Society decided to take stops to hasten distribution of the volumes. The Government Printer. Mr Skinner, stated that he hoped to circulate last session's statutes to the remoter parts of the Dominion in about a fortnight, so that ilistribuion would he praetie • 'ly simultaneous. No volumes would he sent out until enough had been prepared to supply all subscribers. The volume for last session will he a somewhat bulky one. one account <>! a large number of matters dealt with in the oWashing-up” Bill, and on account of consolidations, notably that ol the hand Act.

The question whether there was an accent in New Zealand was raised by Mr H. A. Wright. M.R.. at the Wellington Kilucatioii Board’s meeting. He asked if the inspectors could say whether there was any noticeable accent amongst the school children. The chairman (Mr T. Forsyth): 1 hey don 1 think they have an accent in America. Did you find any accent in Australia when you were there ? A member: Yes. There was a twang? Another member: Well, they say we have a twang when thev come here. Mr Forsyth : I don’t know that uniformity i.s a good thing at any rate. Mr T. I.ondon: There is very little uniformity now in anything except, perhaps in tolhespegs. The discussion dropped after a couple of members had expressed their disapproval of the growing tendency to sav ‘Yep”, instead ol ‘Acs.” and similar failings.

All fashionable goods in frocks, model hats and piece goods are now being .slaughtered regardless of cost —at Schroder and Go’s sale, which started on Tuesday. An early inspection will be appreciated.— Advt. The.ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Wnisky. They know the goods. “Beil's” is mild ar.d clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Grevinonth. sole distributors. —Advt.

Value giving “Clean-up’ sale, starts full speed ahead at McGruer’s Friday morning. January 23rd. A carnival of quality and low prices. Filial clearance of all summer goods. Prices were never lower. Wonderful corset values 3s lid and 5s lid, size 22 to 30. Time now to buy McGruers and Co., Leading Drapers. Hokitika and Greyinouth.—Advt. Ford Owners : Reliable and automatic lubricating system ensured with ” King ” Automatic Oiler which requires no attention but greatly lengthens life of car. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch. —Advt.

No more grinding of teeth with Wade’s Worm Figs.—Advt,