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Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1925, Page 2

Mr E. Cholerton. optical specialist, is now in Hokitika and may be consulted at Keller’s Hotel until Feh. 20th. The State Forest Service is inviting tenders for the jmreha.se of milling timber upwards of live million super loot near Jackson's Railway station. Particulars from the Conservator at 1 lokitika: Among the visiting howlers was Mr I). Renton, a former member of the local ('lull. ; ml a, member of the wellknown family. He is now living in Christchurch and is a member of the SI. Albans Club. This year McKay’s Great Summer Sale will exceed your most, extravagant expectations.—Advt. A team from the Nelson Bowling (lull are enquiring for a series of games among West Coast (Inks during March, it being proposed to make a tour down as far as the Glacier, playing matches with the several Clubs oh route;

The Secretary of tho Westlii ml Progress League lias been advised that the Anchor Shipping Coy., owing to tlio frail serso-n’s trade, will not have a steamer available to malic the Sounds trip just now. It was intended that a party should v is.it Jackson Ray. for tlie purpose of iu.sjieeting the ret meat proposals there. lord and Ig-dy Helper arrive from England this month and will lie stalking in South Westland. The party is due to arrive at Auckland shortly and will he met bv Major Wilson, who is arcing the stalking tour. The party will go into South West In lid viil Pembroke and the llaa.st Pass, Them will he about 17 staikers in the llaa.st region this scasoil.

Blocks for deer shooting in the Haast country have now been allotted to the following by Westland Acclimatisation hj.eiety : —-.1. A. McLeod, John McLeod, Murdoch McLeod, A. D. Kilt F. M. Kitto, K. J. Hill, Geo. Cooper. H, Ames, W. McLml, Major Wilson, Lord Helper, Lady Helper. John Cob bold. Geo. Humphrey, Jas. Muir. E. M. Hutchinson, Roger Hutchinson.

The "New Zealand Times'' of Miniday says that it has now been decided to extend the availability of railway excursion tickets to include children and parents or guardians accompanying children travelling on return tickets who have been detained in reaching their destination through the epidemic of infantile paralysis. Such tickets will now he available up to one week after the date of the reopening of the schools. The concession applies to school teachers who may desire an extension of their tickets owing to the schools remaining closed.

A dance will he held in the Lower Kokatahi School on Friday evening, 13th, February. the admission for which will be gentlemen 2s, ladies Is. O. p'eru and F. Graham, joint lion. sees.—Advt.

The Bowling Tournament was continu'd on the local green yesterday in perfe. t weather 11 cr the third day. There was an. influx of bowlers from Grey month the previous evening, of those taking part in the play there. The play attracted a large attendance all day. 'An early start was made at a.m. to decide a flection tie and play was continued all day. concluding at 7.-15 p.m. when the filial of the pairs competition was concluded. The bowling green were an animated appeala,me all day. and much interest was shown. This morning the tournament was brought to a conclusion with the playing of the rinks final, and it has proved very successful from every point of view, the general arrangements being carried through without the slightest hitch, thanks to the good work of those in (barge of the gathering.

Hen! It will pay you to visit us and get some of the snips before they are all none. Men’s suits, half hose, tics, shi,rts and hats all specially reduced. Insnection invited Addison’s. —Advt.

Motor Troubles over when “ OilDug” used for lubrication. Ensures improved lubrication, reduces wear, saves oil, economises power, increases speed, reduces noise. R- P. M. Planning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

The latest type of Singer sawing machine can now be inspected and all particulars given at Mis* F. A- Thomsson’s drapery emporium, Revel! St., Hokitika. Needles, oil. belts and needle threaders now in stock. Oiders for spare parts will receive prompt attention. Adjustments and overhauling of machines can he arranged on application. — Advt.

THE LURKING FOE. Disease germs lurk in dust enter the bodv through the pores Bath dailv with Rexona Soap, a medicated toilet soap, that preserves the com* plexion. Price Is tsd per tablet. Obtainable everywhere;

The launch and boats at Lake Kanieri have been disposed of by the Westland Acclimatisation Society to Mr A. 13. Cooke who was formerly in charge of the boats at the lake. The boats will be on hire daily as usual.

By the special request of a number of picture patrons Mr McLean lias decided to again screen the magnificent picture drama “Brothers Under the Skin” by l’eter B. Kyne, on Saturday evening. Patrons are "advised to reserve their seats as they are rapidly filling. Usual prices will prevail.

This i.s howling week with local enthusiasts, for though the tournament came to a conclusion this morning, in its fourth day. there will lie further games on the local green on Saturday aicernoon, when two rinks from the Wellington Bowling Club who are making a holiday tour of the West Coast will try conclusions with two local links.

T 1 le death occurred at Invercargill on Monday last of Mr Hubert Menzics. at the advanced age of 8” years. Deceased arrived in New Zealand over half a century ago. taking part in the West Coast and Otago goldfield rushes. He was fur some time a resident of Hokitika, but left for .Southland I'-’ years ago. and had been engaged in farming, in that district ever since, lie leaves a grown up family. A party of talented Maori singers and orators comprising Chiefs and Chicftainesses from some of the great North Island tribes is at present touring the Coast and will be in Hokitika next Wednesday evening to give a Maori entertainment in one of the hath here. We understand that the object of the tour is to arouse interest in Maori life and no (barge is made for admission. The (Irev River Argus says:—The Fire Brigade received a call at ->.20 o’clock last evening to a gorse lire in Cowper Street. The blaze, which was a big one. was on the side ol the street opposite the houses, and was soon extinguished. The only structure endangered was a corrugated iron shed ill the vicinity. Tile residents of Cowper Street, for some weeks past, have been clearing away the growth of blackberries and gorse on the western side of the street, making quite a decided improvement. At the Princess Theatre last night, in conjunction with Everybody’s Pictures, Wendy and Alphonse made their appearance in a bright vaudeville turn. Both artists were capable and confident, and gave a drawing room sketch v.-hieh the audience enjoyed greatly, the performers being twice recalled. The turn was a very pleasing break in ilie usual picture programme. The supporting pictures wfirc also very entertaining. including an interesting gazette, a vorv entertaining comic, and a dramatic story full ol interest, told without ii dull moment.

A young man named Cyril Henry Thomas, who was arrested by Constable Caldwell at, Be.-dcy, on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretences at Krttilku, appeared before Mr \\ . Meldrum. 5.. M.. at the Creymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. Constable Caiwell stated that accused bad obtained goods from Mr Martin, .'-torekeeper at Kolukii. liv represeiiling thai lie was employed by a local resident there, and that the goods were for his employer. Sergeant Fryer stated that accused was already on probation lor a similar olfence. A sentence ol 14 days imprisonment was imposed.

Call and inspect our range of towels and roller towelling, the best qunliiy guaranteed. Prices right. Addison’s. —Advt.

Says the “Grey Star”:—An accident betel a local business man this Inpriting. While sharpening an ink pencil a piece of lead flew into his right eye and could hot be dislodged. .Meanwhile tlic colour rapidly spread, and iii a lew moments the whole of the eve was a vivid shade of blue. A visit to a chemist's shop was made, and before long the lotion applied had the. desired effect (if lessening the pain. The eye. however, still remained blue l , and it is likely that the dye will hot he wliollv washed away lor soiiie tiitie.

Is fid Sale ‘ Is lid great one price bargain event seven days only commencing Saturday, February I Ith. Hundreds of articles usually Os lid to Slss. Now one price Is lid. A quick and busy disposal of all summer goods. We’re going to make our store a beehive of bargain activity. Follotf- the thrifty. See our windows. MrGruers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Stop! Look! Listen! Addisons have a full range of heart rugs, slip mats. Axminslors and tapestry runners, and also the famous Dursley reversible mats. Addisons.—Advt. Gears run easy when “ Cook’s Lubricant ” used. Takes rattle, hum and grind out of gear cases and prevents lubricant working out ol differential housing to brake hands. Booklet from 1!. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Schroder’s Stock-taking Sale is one of great attraction. All summer millinerv is marked below cost to clear. Beautiful hearth-rugs 7s Gd, . 10s Gd, 15s fid each. Ladies frocks 7s Gd, 8s Ld. 9s Gd, 12s Gd each. These arc not the cheap-lack common kind. All latest productions. —Advt.