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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1925, Page 2

A notice cl thanks appears In ibis isMie. The s.s. Orewa, the steamer recently purlicascd by Mr O. Wood, arrived front. <lre\ nioiit b on Saturday alterimmi. The voSM'l appears to b- a handy on", an:? should move suitable for the sooth trade, if her draught is not 100 nine'll lor the bar harbours.

There aiM be aii annular eclipse of the sun on July 21st.. visible generally as a partial eclipse between latitudes 10 degrees north and 70 degrees south and longitudes 150 degrees east and 83 degrees west. The line ol greatest phase to be seen here i- tit ■ > lf lll a.in., and the time liir the end ol ellipse visible here is Oh 43m a.in. Boys' Otdonial Tweed Sports’ Suits, sizes (i to 15. to clear irom His Od to 29s Od. Hoys' Shorts (mid Grey, size •1 to S. usual price 7s 9d to Sis Od— Sale price 0s (Id. Boys' and youths’ Black and Grey Gulf Hose, pini■■ tops, usual price Is Od—Sale price 2s lid. — McKay’s Great Clearing Sale.—Advt. A meeting of the Weslland Branch of tbe Canterbury Automobile Association will be held in the County Chambers at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, the 30th ins't., when the President and other officials of the psirent body "ill be present. All members of the Association and all owners of cars arc invited to attend to discuss matters ot interest to car owners generally.—Advt.

The rain that fell on Saturday morning continued during the day and yesterday was also of a wet and dreary nature, rain falling steadily during most of the day, a cold northerly blowing. Heavy rain continued all throughout last night, bill ii cleared about daylight. There was a heavy fall of snow in the mountains and the low-lying hills were well covered with a white mantle this morning.

The crossword craze lias given humorists the world over iu*w material for something to joke about. Most ot the latest crossword witticisms arc to lie found in the latest issues ol “Humor. ” wliicli having the wlioie world to draw on for its laughter is always fresh and invigorating in its pictures and jokes. The serious side of the crossword business is also entered ior in “Humour” by a series ol competitions.

■ The Hon. 0. J. Anderson, Minister in Charge of Publicity, informed a Wellington deputation that he intends sending a lecturer and newspaperman I i America to display New Zealand’s scenic beauties. ihe Department v.as doing ns much as | ossihle, hut they had to he careful of finance, ..therwise they wotild ho in a position shortly of i-vcr-runniiig the constable. Tenderers are usually careful ennui'll when forwarding their tender and their deposit to the hotly calling lor tenders to give their name and address, hut the exception eropjied up at a special meeting of the Christchurch Drainage Board on Friday last, when one tenderer, who had carefully pinned a live-pound note to his tender, had omitted to give any clue as to his identity, or to his address. It is hardly necessary to state that his tendcr was not accepted, blit the circumstances might easily have been such that the unknown’s tender might have been the lowest. The Board’s staff anticipate that they will be waited upon in due course by the forgetful tenderer, and asked to restore his ‘ fiver” to him.

Fourteen only Trimmed Hats, were 30s to 49s fid—Sale price 19s lid. Sixteen only Beady-to-Wear Hats, usually 17s 6d to 19s 6d—Sale price 10s Cd to los Gd. Fur Felts and Ready-to Wear Hats, usually 12s Gd to 25s—Sale price 7s Gd. Ladies’ and Girls’ Waterproof Hats—Sale price 8s Gd to 9s Gd.—McKay’s Great Clearing Sale.—Advt. Explosive for Quarries. Blast with “ Lithyte.” I’p to 20 per cent stronger than other explosives but cheaper to buy. Effective in hard, soft damp or dry ground. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt.

A true and tried remedy for coughs colds, influenza and sore throats is “XAZOL.” GO doses Is 6d, —Advt.

The Hokitika Fire Brigade desire to acknowledge a donation of £2 2s from All Saints Church Committee.

A Christchurch telegram states that Mr Justice Adams on Thursday underwent an operation successfully, and is progressing favourably.

The proceeds of to-morrow night’s picture entertainment will be devoted to the Kiwi Junior Football Club by Mr McLean.

The train outward from Hokitika was delayed for some time owing the late arrival of the train from Boss from some cause. The inward train from Greymouth however came into Hokitika, about the usual time.

The Westland County Council notifies the .striking of the annual rates, in the issue. Ratepayers will he pleased to note that there is a decline of a farthing in the pound on the capital value, for the general rate.

'1 lie presentation to Sir Geo. tliifovd from the racing public of New /calami, which i.s to take the form o( a valuable piece of plate, will he made at Tronthani on Tuesday of next week. His Excellency the Governor-General will officiate. The Presidents and Stewards of all racing clubs have been invited to he present at the presentation as the guests of the Wellington Racing Club.

* Amusement seekers are again reminded of the grand annual plain and fancy dress hall which takes place in the .Soldiers’ Hall next. Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Westland Druids Lodge. And how tlio young people will enjoy themselves tripping the light fantastic as the music will be supplied by Bonetti’s full orchestra of six instruments, among the many varied fancy and funny dresses which will be sure to be present from all parts of the outlying districts. Patrons should not miss this big novelty carnival ball, as it bi<l- fair to be one of the greatest and most enjoyable functions''ever held in the Hall. Dancing enthusiasts arc reminded of the latest Grand March which will take place at !) o'clock sharp. This march alone will be quite a feature of the evening's entertainment. The officers of the order have been rehearsing this Grand March ami it should he. an inteiesting and gay sight, to witness, connected with the pretty and fancy dresses

which promise to be very numerous on this occasion. Come and enjoy a real evening’s enjoyment, and ask your friends to join you. Watch these columns for further particulars. Save while you play ! Gramophones on Kasy Terms. The world's best Gramophone- His Master's Voice—is now available on a small deposit and ;i small weekly or monthly payment at A. AY. Yar rail's Gramophone Parlours. Huge .selection to choose from ranging from £2 8s deposit and -is weekly" to £7 10s deposit and 12s fid weekly. Prospective buyers are advised to take this golden opportunity of purchasing this famous gramophone under those inviting terms. A. A\ . Yarrall the man who put F.'s in Easy Terms.—Advt.

Thrifty housewives should note that for two weeks we otter a special discount of 2s in the f for cash on all lines other than sale prices. —At Addisons.—Advt.

lie on guard against influenza, lake “NAZOI7’ the ready for use and money-saving remedy. 00 (loses Is Gd. Advt.

.MiG mors Hugo Winter Sale. .Record reductions. Id to -id per cent, off ionnv lines and positively all goods substantially narked down to b0d,.,,,1;. The low prices defy eompellti hi. Time now to buy at M.eGrueis. the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.- Advt.

Men's trousers 9s Od. 12s (id. Ijb Hd each, dungaree trousers 9s Oil. 7s Id, 10s lid each. Boys' suits Ks 0(L 15s Od, 23s Od each. Men’s collars, while linen, S,|, <!d. 111(1. Is and Is 3d each. These arc some of the huge bargains offering at Schroder'- Spot Cash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited. *\(Kt.

Keep “NAZOL” bandy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. 00 doses Is od.—Advt.

Children’s Grey and Cream Fleecy Lined Bloomers, usually 2s 9d. Sale price Is (Id a pair. Hirls’ Ceylon Flannel Sleeping Suits, usually «s Od to Bis 0d —Sale price 5s tid, Us 3d, and 7s lid. Infants’ Flannel Hurras —Sale price 3s lid and 5s Od. Infants’ White Woollen Shawls—Sale price 19s Od to 30s.—McKay’s Great (Tearing Sale.—Advt.

Sale Specials for cash at Addisons: Ladies' Knitted Costumes from 3‘2s Od, Woollen Jumpers and Cardigans irom 7s Od. Ladies’ and Children’s Millinery at half-price.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For coughs and colds, never fails.

Save Oil blankets, flannels, flannelette. sheetings, coloured crepes, dress goods, carpets and linoleums. All goods at. special reduced price at Schroder’s for spot cash only.—Advt. In changeable weather take ‘ NAZOL” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is od.—Advt.