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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1925, Page 2

Tin l usual weekly euchre assembly takes place at the Soldiers' Mall tonight at 3 o'clock. Mr W. I’. Morpeth. Commissioner of Crown Lands left to-day for Okalito. AVaiho, and Urine Bay. Me was accompanied by If angers Alaofarlane and Fleming. On Saturday night residents of iho Kokatahi Valley "ill have the opportunity of hearing Lee Smith's Follies Company, who will appear at the Public Mall. Kokatahi. The Company is a versatile one. and is headed hy Jolly John .Larkins, a very popular comedian who is a host in himself, and is "'ell supported hy a clever combination who present a very attractive vaudeville programme. At the Magistrates’ Court, Christchurch on Tuesday, the case in which P. Stephens of Hokitika (Mr G. A. G. Connal) was sued by AV. J. Doyle, of Doyleston (Mr AV. .J. Hunter, instructed bv Messrs Smithson and Mosley) for the sunt of £2O Ss 7d. alleged to he the balance owing in respect of expenses incurred for the defendant's racehorse, Ins Worship gave judgment for the defendant, with £l3 13s o<l costs.

Sure and certain—WADE'S WORM FIGS. Children like them.—Advt. Engineers: Cure that leaky joint with " HewsonV’ Invincible Jointing Cement. Permanent repair. Successfully resists .super-heat, ammonia, etc. It. P. Manning and Co., -I Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. At the first signs of Influenza take “XAZOL”—a simple, safe, speedy and sure specific. Penetrating and germkilling, Is 6d for 60 doses.—Advt.

Soldiers’ Hall to-night, weekly euchre assembly at 8 o’clock. Special prizes for ladies and gents, with luckr table competition. Supper served, am) dance follows. Admission Is Cd.—Advt.

The Hoii. 11. L. Michel (President of the Beautifying Association) desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a further donation of t'2 2s from Mrs W. J. Rutler.

The residents of Koiterangi are tendering a. social dance to Mr ami Mrs ,1. Dimmick in appreciation of their services in charge of Koiterangi Dost Office for the past ltd years.

Wednesday night, June 2-ltli., is the night for all lovers ot dancing to keep in mind. The All Saints Tennis Club Ball on this night will he the delight of all hearts. Music by Messrs Lawn and Gibbons. Dancing at 8.20'. Admission 2s (id. Tickets obtainable from Club members.- Advt.

In St. Mary's Club Booms on Friday, 3rd July, the Annual Juvenile Plain and Fancy Dross Ball will fie held. Prizes will fie given for Best Dressed, Most Original and other Specialties. The latter part ot the evening will he devoted to adult dancing. Full particulars later.—Advt.

Rugby football, although considered by most followers ol the sport, to he a rough game, does not necessarily mean that all players get an equal share of the hard knocks. Some are fortunate enough to go through many seasons with hardly a scratch, while others seemed to lie dogged with sheer had luck. There is such a case in Hokitika (his season, one player being most unfortunate in ibis respect, he being continually hospitailed. The Rugby I'nion have notified that next Saturday's gate takings will he handed over to the injured player as a benefit, and it is hoped the public will respond generously.

The Big Fair at the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow will he a notable event. Itwill open to the public at 2 o’clock in tho afternoon and 7 o’clock in tho evening. This big function is being organised as a. benefit to tbc Hokitika Beautifying Society. The event should command the practical support of the community. Many novelties will lie on sale in addition to a wide range of useful articles. Those forwarding gifts to the Fair may send in the goods in the forenoon when workers will he busy preparing for the event. Those competing in the elocutionary and dancing com pet it ions should attend in good time. The Highland Fling will take place at 3 o'clock and the reciting at 3.30 o'clock. The recalls will he heard in the evening commencing at 7..30 o’clock.

Just opened at Addisons to-day— Shetland Nights, Dressing Jackets Camisoles Vests and Knickers. —Advt

Nursery Flannelette—Bs (id dozen. Rood white flannelette —Is 3d and Is fid a yard, llyrdoseppie diaper—ls 8d a yard, Jlorrochsos’ best quality striped and coloured flannelette Is lid a yard, at McKay’s, The Leading Drapers. Hokitika.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great T’eppcimint, Cure. Genuine full weight Rainier Nap trousers — Ids lid a pair. Right dozen {Rue Genuine Nelson Denim Trousers -Ss fid a pair. Denim Trousers with double seat and fronts—lds Del a pair at McKay’s, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika. Advt. .'-swindling Machinery: Hush locomotives. Steam Saw Feeds, Steam Cross Cut Saws. Logging Blocks, Timber Jacks, etc. —From R. R. M. Manning ■ mi | Co.. :> Bedford Row. Christchurch.- Advt. A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time ill getting “N'AZOL.” Clears out, colds ami catarrh in double-quick time. Is (3d for GO doses.—Advt.