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Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1925, Page 2

To-night at the Soldiers' Hull Hie Eire Brigade and R.S.A. hold a caul tourney. Ladies arc invited and supper will he -served. Owing to the absence of the C hairman of Directors and the Manager ol the Central Dairy Factory Coy. the time for the receipt ol tenders lor tlm purchase of the hiitter-niilk from the local factory has been extended till noon on Mednostlay next. July Ist. ■ Advt.

Some mischievous person is in the habit of removing the warning mil ices to the public, oil Cass Square in regard to making a thoroughfare across the grass plots. Lately one ol 1 1 is* notices was wantonly damaged. A sharp look out is being kept- for the otfeuder. who if caught, will lie made an example of with the least possible delay. These acts of vandalism are not <OllllllOll and it i.s to l.e* regretted such offences have now to lie complained of.

During yesterda;. ‘s Supreme Court hearing counsel in making points against the opposing side, agreed that he had overlooked a certain point of value but said it was minimised os the opnosing counsel had also tailed to take vantage ol ii. His Honor said he thought it was a case ol the old adage of the kettle calling tile pot black. Mr Thomas, acknowledged this and said he was nuiet 'prepared to he the pot if the other side were the kettle.

Tin* re was a 1j t; 11 ) j»<*i- :i t loin in m-c a tli(> Soldiers’ Hall last evening when th<* R.S.A. weekly euchre assembly was hol<l. The prize winners were .Miss Holmes (wristlet watch). Mrs Stopforth (pair of gloves), Miss Pugh and -Mrs Benjamin were the runners tip. Mr Sanders (table clock), Mr Reid (cigarette case), Mr Leslie was the runner up. Those at the lucky table were Mesdames Leslie 'butter knife). Marks (jam spoon), Mr ft. Bawdeu (pipe). Mr W. Gilloolv (razor). Last night was the final of the tournament for the travelling rug. The points will he counted, and the result announced next Thursday when the trophy will lie presented. After the presentation of prizes supper was served and a short dance followed Mr Reynish supplying the music. It was announced that next Thursday would lie a special night when a handsome tea set would be the prize for the evening, open to tly* highest scorer. Other prizes would be presented to the runners up in both divisions. The following Thursday and extending over four evenings, there would bo a tournament competition, the aggregate prize being a return ticket of Newmans Motors to Wailm Gorge, value £3,

A long night assembly will he held in the Tairea Hall (Arab lira) this (Friday) evening. Supper provided. Admission Is Gd.—Advt.

Condemned buildings last- long, especially <m the Coast., he thought—A reference by Mr Just ice Alpors in the Supreme Court this morning.

Thrifty housewives should note that for two weeks we oiler a special discount of 2- in the L' for cash on all lilies other than sale prices.—At Addisons. —Advt .

Mr Nelson Scott who had Hie misfortune to have his hand injured some sixteen months ago at Humphries, had it amputated at the \\ estland .Hospital yesterday, and it is reported ho is progressing favourably. A handsome gold and silver cup has been pr.sontod to the West Least Hockey Association by Mr A. Scalmci. The cup i- to hr competed for in a seven-aside tournament . to be plaved at an early date,—“Grey Ar-

Wardi-n Meldrum held a sitting of the Warden's Court yesterday, when the following applications were granted—). Kelly hand-sawing and splitting license. Kumara : Stuart and Chapman Ltd., partial surrender of

sawmill area; Feeney Bros., extension of title. The application of llavill and party for surrender of title was adjourned.

A -horl ol the Magistrate's Coni t w .-ts ln-ld yesterday before Mr W. Meldrum. S.M. Two offenders charged with being unlawfully on the premises of the Ala,sonic Hold were convicted, one being lined ns with ,-osts 7-. ami the other ordered

pav cost- 7s. Judgment for plaintiffs by default were given in A. Howell v. Cl. Wright, claim £2 1-ts with costs fid. Theodore Foote v. Charles Foote, claim £ll2 10s. with costs £0 (is :;d. Oliver and Duff v. J. A. Dukes, judgment summons £G os -Id. Order made for payment forthwith.

Sale Specials |ar ca-h at Addisons: Lai lies’ Knitted Costumes from 22- 0.1. Woollen Jumpers and Cardigan-, from 7s (id, I.allies’ and Children -■ Millinery at half-price.— Advt.

The •• Crev Argus” says that: the Orcwa. en route to Hokitika, arrived at Crcvnaiiith yesterday, alter a tempestuous voyage Irom Auckland ol about, a month. Alter leaving Auckland engine trouble developed necessitating Ihe tlrewa putting into Napier for repair.-. Stormy weather was encountered on tin- trip. and it was ton lid necessary lo shelter on several occasions. Captain R. Kennedy, who is in charge ol the Orcwa. speaks well of her sea-going capacity. As 50,,11 as 1h- delivers the steamer to her owner. .Mr 0. A. Wood, Hokitika, Captain Kennedy will return to Auckland to rdiin-- charge of tin- four-masted barque Rewa (J<HM) tons',.

The usual monthly incoling ol the We-1 land bodge No. ~!t. FA. 0.0. was held iii the I -algo lb on- last evening.

The minutes ~| ihe previous meeting were read ami eoulinncd. Bards roI,i; r ..> oe several %iek members. >ick pav t-, 1 1--- a'aoual ol L'2 was passed )',,,. pavim-nt. Accounts to the amui'.ii! of C|_’ It's were pa- -i d for pa.Meelil. Three candidates were initialed into the I'ites of Oruidi'lH by Hie U- W nflieers in a verv capable and impressive manlier who are:- A.O. Bro. V\ . Bone; .i.l’.A. Pro 11. Kearns: V. A. Bro E. Kearns: I.C. Bro ■). Williams; A W. I!>!'. Bro. W. Haile and Bid R. Ferguson; V. A. Bds. Urns Gutkberlel and Furness. Three candidates mere lin 1 in,.a 1 for and proved success! id. Six new members were proposed for .'nlmission. A- Here had been some difference of niiinioii regarding the at-len-laui " Ol imunbei's the A.O. explained i ioi, whether farmers, seamen or others, they are eompelieil to attend hi i heir rcsperiive iniliation nights. \ I tcr further diseiis'ion re arrattgeini'i', for the Droids Ball the Lodge rinsed in barm any. Ai Hie com Fusion v-f : e i ross-exami-mitiou of ti.e ~|i a iiikm; -lohn ( roil in the cattle case ye Men lay. by Air Thomas (counsel fur plaintiff) Air Thomas asked witness if he had the previous afternoon, alter the Court had adjourned, and witness was outside, referred to the witness, Wallace, stating lie was a spieler. Witness Cron denied having done so. but on being pressed. acknowledged that he had stated ifhat Wallace looked like a Spieler, ilis Honour interjected that the witness had gone what a spieler does “hedged.” It was immaterial whether he had said he was a spieler or looked like one, the inference was the same Mr Thomas continuing, said he would like to refer to an incident that had occurred in front of the Roddon .Statue after the la-i Court sittings three months ago. He asked the witness if he had not pointed with clenched list at Neville across the street and made a threatening statement. Witness denied having done so, but on further pressing staled he had pointed with his linger staling Neville was the man lie would like to get at. as if he had been attending lo his official duties lie would not he trying to take witness down. In further reply to Air Thomas witness denied stating “that is ilm b I want to get at.” Oil bis honor witness agreed thai lie did not sav “ that is tlm gentleman I want to get at.” and ultimately acknowledged that ho ma.v have used warm words as he was considerably upset at the time.

The ambassadors of trade, oommeivin! travellers “strike a true note" n.a! as!, for B‘*lls’ V 'ld Yellow i t. - W d.a - They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark An rot and Co. !td Orevnionth. sale ill's 1 nboinre Arlr*

Specials for Men and Boys’ at Addison's Winter Sale. .Men's Felts trom lls (id. Denims from (Is (id. Shins from Is ltd. Sock from Is 2d. Boys’ pvjamas fL .1 pair. Boys’ shorts front os.—Advt.

Bv buying your blankets at Schroder and Co von save money. All-wool single bed blankets tilts (id; double lied blankets- .‘ids (id and lbs (td lor cash. I*our-ply lingering ~d per skein; all wool tlannel 2s .id per yard- Now is your time at Schroder's.—Advt.

For. Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great I’eppeiinint Cure Genuine full weight I’almer Nap trousers—los (id a pair. Light dozen Blue Genuine Nelson Denim Trousers Ss lid a pair. Denim Trousers with double seat and fronts—llls 9d a pair at McKay’s. The Leading Drapers, Hokitika.- - Advt.

Radiators; Stop that leak with "Undo re lie.” Permanent repairs in a lew miuntes. No clogging of circulation. Two sizes As !>d and Ids till post paid. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 3 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.