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Hokitika Guardian, 5 June 1925, Page 2

A meeting'of the lady helpers in connection with the Beautifying gala, will be 1 eld in the town Hull on Wednesday afternoon at .‘I o'c lock.

Competitions held in connection with the Fowling Club's social on Wednesday evening resulted : l)r Mandl's trophy, Mr F. ('. Toohev ; Mrs D Stevenson's trophy. Mrs .1, Brocklchuist.

The Kokutuhi-K. iteiaegi .Winter Show Committee desire to thank Mr \\ . Tow) Huberts for his kindly interest in donating a guinea to the prize list, 'the- donation is to he equally divided as a special lor the crochet camisole top. and the baby’s bootees. " Tow •’ who is lie idol of popularity with the lair sex, and a great tavourile with tluyoung folk, is to lie commended on his excellent taste.

Intending exhibitors are reminded t,|;al entries for Kokatahi-Koilerangi Winter Show close with the Secretary on .Monday night. June Sth. In addition to ti:e schedule prize list, there will be ever thirty special prizes, of cash, trophies, and value, distributed over the various sections. Arrangements will l.e made for the conveyance of exhibits from Hokitika, on the morning of the til'st day of the Show, so that exhibitors should find no difficulty in forwarding their exhibits.

Karlv on Wednesday morning an old

age poll-inner. William Clay, aged about eighty, was burnt to death at Cleutiii. ( lay. who was past work, was |...j 11 , i it ~ld live-rcmined house on 11. • O'|! a Horan Estate. where lie had boon employed lor many years. At (i o'clock in the morning a neighbouring farmer observed the house to he cm lire and practically destroyed. It wax presumed that (’lay had perished in the lire. Constable 11 effort son. ol Oxlord. on searching the ruins, l’c.mid the* charred trunk of tlie bodv, which was l'enio*. cd to Oxlord.

The potiulariiy oi’ the annual l\"ka-lahi-Koitci angi Winter Show' is clearly demonstrated by the widespread interest shown in its welfare by the townspeople and residents of the surrounding districts. The Commit fee id control are highly gral iliecl with the support accorded the show by the business pence aiul others of Hokitika, and desire

to thank ail trc.se who have so generously donated ea-h and trophies to the pri/e !isi. There is also evideiic-e that till- assistance will he supplemented by a large entry of exhibits. The Show Ccm inittcs- an- leaving nothing undone to improve the att rnclivenoss of this year’s show. The district hays will again lie to the fore, and it is confidently antic-pa ted that the show will in all respects he a record one.

The weekly euchre assembly at the Soldiers’ Hall last night was well attended. The annexe was made cosy and warm with heaters, and an enjoyable evening's play resulted. Ihe prize winners were:—Mrs T. ( otllsoti (Mr Lynch's prize-. All's Dyer (..All's lurn-ci-'s pri-.e). Air Sanders (Airs liiillaiid'.s prize-). Mr I lolling .Mi’s Turner’s prize). Tlin-C at the lucky table were Ai-'-daines Vealc. Herring. May ae-J Alis-. Dalgiei-h. Last night wu- the lir.-t cM-niug of the tournament for the rug. the- c limpetitarn to last three more

i• \.• 11 in• . 'I In ladies’ c a.mmiltee served supper ;-,m| the prize- were distributed. Subsequently a dance was held. Air L. 'h i.-dt-Ilow providing the music and Air Sumn.-r kindly taking charge ol the linor. The euchre will h- held every Thursday night during June lor the aggregate i innpet it it n.

An eleetioa ol m -niLc i - ol lhe Dairy I’r.alme Control Hoard will elosii in Wellington on June L'nli. and we 11ifert attention to a toddle notice, in this i--re. limn Mr \Y. Hnhoiisnn, one ol ti-. i atidida te - lor the South Island tie- Hoard. It is no part of ,mr duty to urge I'arntors to supjiorl anv pa i t tcular c-umlicla(e, a> the qiicst itm i . one soielt for I Items Ives to decide, hut all -liquid agree- unit Mr liob-ert-'oi tl-al i-vi-n one qualilied should oxen i-e the privilege ol voting. Those who arc- m la\our ol partial control will vote for Air Koheri son. and if would he well, v.c tinnk. to hate at iea.st onion th e Hotel.l tv!in is not yet en iivotired of absolut-- eollliol. As Air Hoherston asserts, it is wise for all views to he rejii e'-out'-il on the Hoard. II the Hoard attempts too niueli in the way ol •' c cut reel."' especially alter the produce r-aehes London, it will invite serious trouble, and " Fernloal " brands w ill he ban lie tipped in the struggle lor popular patronage.

The Colonial Sugar Helming Coinpanv announces a reduction ol IBs a ion in the price o| sugar. Ibis applies to all grades ot raw and n-lim-d sugar.

golden syrup and treacle. The In.si tall in mice occurred on April Ist, when there wa.s a reduction of IDs a ton. Sugar is now fill Ilfs a ton, lower in price than it was at, this time last year, .since Mav. lff-M. when the price was about CIA a ton. (here has hoen a process of gradual reduction. There was a drop nf dlls last Fcbrnarv, and alloilier of Ills on March l.'ith. Within the hist ten weeks prices have fallen d a ton. i lie pre-cut wholesale price of L'2! Ids a ton for No. IA sugar represents a decrease of TO per cent, compared with the price ruling a bon I a. year ago. I’rii es oi other grades and ut bv-pi'udiicts have been reduced in proportion. The marked easing tendency is due to an increase in the world’s output, which has in some extent been brought, about by production ol Continental beet sugar. No. I A sugar is now selling retail in Auckland at 17s fid per 701 b bag, this price having been lixed after the fall In wholstlle rates on April Ist.

The ambassadors of trade, eommeiviui travellers “strike a true note” q>.d nsfor Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild ami clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth, sole distributors.— aon (mod value, showing at Addison's in men's working shirts, palmer nap trousers 11s fid; hoy's .suits from 22s fid. .Men's unders and vests. Advt.

In changeable weather take “NAXOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is fid. -Advt.

Keep “N'A/OL" bandy in your office. shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. CO doses Is fid,— Advt.