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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1925, Page 2

The weekly dance will he held in St. Mary’s Club Retains to-night. Good music. Admission Is.—Advt>. The dates of the visits of the Agricultural Department lecturers to the various centres on the Coast appear in this issue.

No cold is “NAZOL” proof. And no cold or cold remedy is so economical as “NAZOL.” Eighteenpence buys 60 dozes—more than three a penny.—Advt.

Tho Excelsior Football Club, in this issue beg to notify that they are in no way connected with the Excelsior Euchre Tournament this evening.

The dentil was recorded yesterday at Christchurch of Air George Alerrett. the father of Air J. B. Alerrett. Deceased sixteen years ago conducted a grocery business in Greymoutli.

Air Eric E. James notifies that all accounts he rendered not later than July 30th. and that all accounts owing be paid before July loth, direct or to Alessrs Johnson and AVoolhouse.

It is notified that Alessrs 0. Head and K. Alorris will take over from July Ist. the Kanieri butchery, lately carried on by Air John Lock and they ask for a continuance of the support given the late management.

A monster euchre tournament takes place' in the Soldiers Club to-night, starting at 7.1 d o’clock. A* cry substantial prizes are being offered, including a special for the series in which any winners will piny off on the concluding night. A large attendance is looked for.

Tho death of Air Alfred Bird, of Christchurch took [dace at his daughter's residence yesterday at the advanced age of 05. Deceased was a native of Essex (Kiiglandi' and was a well-known builder and contractor, principally of schools and other public buildings, in the Otago district, forty years ago. lie is survived by three sons and two daughters.

A meeting of the Westland Branch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will be held in the County Chambers at 7.30 to-night (Tuesday) 30th insi.. when the President and other officials of the parent body will he present. All members of tDo Association and all owners of ears are invited to attend to discuss matters of interest to car owners generally.—Advt.

At the .Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth yesterday, Thomas Shilton, miner, of Koa. was charged with using abusive language to John Italoh Taylor. uuderviower. at the l’aparoa Aline of June 18th.. contrary to No 51) of the specal rules set out in the second schedule of the Coal Alines Act. 1908. The information was laid by Alphonsus O’Donnell, mine manager. Defendant pleaded guilty and was convicted and ordered to pay costs amouting to £5 IBs.

The late train from Hokitika to Greymoutli. on Saturday night, was held up for a short time, owing to tlie presence of a horse which was on the line, running on to the bridge, on the south side of South Beach station. The animal’s legs got caught between the sleepers. In endeavouring to extricate itself, the horse sliped over the declivity, some fifteen feet, landing on its hack at the edge of the creek below. In the darkness, it was impossible to see how the horse had lured, hut it appeared to have sustained a broken leg.

Fourteen onlv Trimmed Hat -, were 3(!s to -19 s (Id—Sale price 19s 1 Id. Sixteen only Iteady-io-AVear Hats, usually 17s (id to 19s (id—Sale price IBs (id to 15s (id. Fur Felts and Rendy-toWoar Hats, usually 12s (id to 25s—Sale price 7s (id. I.allies’ and Girls’ Waterproof Hats—Sale [nice 8s (id to f)s (jd.— AlrKay’s Great Clearing Sale. —Advt.

The centre of attraction at present in Hokitika and the .surrounding districts is the monster represent:! .r e

plain and fancy dress hall which isoi down to take place in the Soldiers’ Hall to-niorrow (Wednesday) evening, under the auspices of the local Druids’ Lodge. Dancing enthusiasts should not miss this monster novelty hall, for which splendid mrungeinents have been i tado. Ben etti’s lirst-i lass orchestra ol six instruments ill he in attendance, a capita! supper served by (he ladies, and the Hour guaranteed in lie perloct in everv wav. no; forge!ting the latest grand march, which will take place at <J o’clock. Valuable prizes will he given jo ilie lies! fancy dressed lady and gent. As this big social gathering ap-pears to lie quite above the average, we feel sure that litany will ’avail thumselves of the opportunity of spending a most pleasant and enjoyable evening’s entertainment, and at ilie same time see the many funny and fancy dresses which will ho vci> numerous. W'utcli these columns for further particulars. Save, while you play!—Gramophones ol Easy Terms. The world’s best Gramophone— His Afaster’s (Voice is now available on a. small deposit and a small weekly or monthly payment at A. W. Yarrnll’s Gramophone Parlours. Huge selection to choose from ranging from £2 8s deposit and 4s weekly to £7 10,s deposit and 12s (Id weekly. Prospective buyers are advised to take this golden opportunity of purchasing this famous gramophone under these inviting terms. A. At. Yarrall the man who put E's in Easy Terms.—Advt.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note and as!fo- Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Wuisky. They know the goods. “Bell’s” is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. Lt.L Groymoiith . sole distributors. Advt.

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

Bo on guard against influenza, lake “NAZOL” the ready for use and money-saving remedy. 60 doses Is Gd. —Advt.

MeGruors Huge Winter Sale. Record reductions, 40 to 60 per cent, off many lines and positively all goods substantially marked down to bedrock. The low prices defy competition. Time now to buy at MeGruors, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Groymoiith.—Advt.

Men’s trousers Os Gd, 12s lid, 10s (id each, dungaree trousers 0s bd, is -nl, 10s lid each. Boys’ suits Os Gd, 16s Gd, o;!s Gd each. Men’s collars, white linen, Sd. od. lod. Is and Is .‘ld each. These are some of the huge bargains offering at Schroder’s Spot Cash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Keep “NAZOL” handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. GO doses Is 6d. • Advt.

Children’s Grey and Cream I'leee.v Lined Bloomers, usually 2s Sid. Sale price Is Gd a pair. Girls’ Ceylon Flannel Sleeping Suits, usually Hs Gd to Bis Gd—Sale price 6s Gd, Gs .‘ld, and 7s lid. Infants’ Flannel Burras—Sale price 3s lid and ,5s Gd. Iniants’ A\ bite Woollen Shawls—Sale price 10s Gd to 30s.—McKay’s Great Clearing Sale.—Advt.

Sale Specials for cash at Addisons:— Ladies’ Knitted Costumes from 32s Gd, Woollen Jumpers and Cardigans from 7s Gd. Ladies’ and Children’s Millinery at half-price.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For coughs and colds, never fan's.

Motor Cars and Launches. Lubricate with “Oil-Dag” which gives increased compression, less friction, less carbon deposit, less heat, smoother and quieter running with less lubricant and petrol consumed. B. P. M. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Ford Truck with chassis eoi/iob'fo, ■ r good going order, £lls in Greymnutb. Ford Tnurine ear, good second hand, £9o—Mark Sprot and Co., Ltd , Greymouth. —Advt-

The ferry boat missed the connection with the AVest Coast express this morning. The winning numbers in the Sports Gigantic Art Union recently drawn at Christchurch, appeal’ in another column. The date of the -Juvenile Plain and Fancy Dress Carnival Ball to he held in St. .Mary’s Club Booms has been altered to Friday 10th July. Brizes will he given for Best Dressed, Alost Original, and other specialties in both girl and boy sections—. Advt.

A reminder is given of the .social dance in Blue Spur Hall on Friday e\citing in aid of a disabled .imboi worker. There will he a good supper, a waltzing competition, and mus;c by Coodfellow’s orchestra. Xe>v>:>'.u s .Motors Ltd car will leave at 8 p in. l ares 3s return. Admission ;,> dau.’i : Gentlemen 2s (id: ladies Is.

At the fortnightly meeting of the Kuinara Borough Council it was resolved to take measures to limit the speed of motor vehicles passing through the town. Air J. AleFarlane was appointed examiner ot applicants for motor drivers’ licenses. It was resolved to ask the chief postmaster to reinstate the Alor.se instrument at the Kumara Post Office. A resolution was carried in favour of a public meeting to set up a committee as a preliminary step in connection with the celebration of Kuliiara’s jubilee.

The Westport Poultry Show proved a great sueess. The championship sections resulted as follows:—Open ('lassos—Best bird in Show: J. Neighbour; best bird hatched and reared in the Buller District: .1. Neighbour; best Wyandotte in Show: Stowell ; second best bird: T. J. Niven; Buff Pekin championship: 11. Pearson; Black Hosecomb championship: J. I'oultaine. Utility Class—Best bird in Show: E. Humphries ; AA’hite Leghorn championship: B. Brownlie; best bird hatched and reared in Buller district: S. Humphries; host pigeon in show: L. Solomon.

“Thera is a Iremendoiis number of lieo-inTeeted sheep in Smith Canterbury. Aon are not the only tanner owning affected ones,” said Air E. I). .Mosley, S.AL, to James Stewart ( A let liven) in tlie Aiethven Courthouse on Friday. Air Stewart was proceeded against by the stock inspector (Mr 0. Branigan) for exposing, on -May IS. sheep affected with lice. The inspector said there were twenty-five lambs in the line. He had examined live and found them to he only slightly affected. Stewart had no previous conviction against him. Deleuilant pleaded guilty to the charge, stating that the lambs had been dipped twice. The .Magistrate said the last thing sheepman wanted was lice in tlie sheep. He would deal with the ease on the same lines as others. Defendant was fined Cl and costs. Boys’ Colonial Tweed Sports’ Suits, sizes li to 15. to clear from 19s lid to 29s lid. Boys’ Shorts (mid Groyi size -I to S. usual price ,s 9(1 to 9s till— Sale [nice (is lid. Hoys’ and youths’ Black and Grey Golf Hose, plain tops, usual price Is (id--Sale price 2s lid.— McKay's Great Clearing Kale. —Advt.

The euchre and dance in St. Alary’s Club Booms last evening was a decided success, a large attendance of patrons and a very sociable evening resulting. The lady’s prize (first) a valuable set of aluminium ware was won by Airs Gillooly and the second a twenty-five of Hour was won by Airs Hatch and the consolation by Airs Singer. The Gents first (a sealed envelope) went to Air F. Rooney and the second an umbrella was won by Air H. Kortegast. while the consolation in this section went to Air J. Hmvat. Lucky table winners as follows. Alt's 'turner. Al.iss Hillin'. Alt' J. Iluwa.t. and Air A. Don ling. After supper dancing was the order of the remainder of tlie evening and in a Lucky Spot. Waltz, Miss E. Johnston and Alt' E. Rooney were declared winners. Altogether a most omovable and siieccsslul evening was spelU. I fie aggregate wfiicli lias been carried on since this season s inception was closed last night, and the Committee announced tlie inauguration. of a monthly aggregate which will commence next night. tlie first Alonday in July. Belting: Satisfaction ensured with " Gaudv’s” Genuine Halata Belting; nun-porous, free Irom sfroLcfi, unallected liv temperature changes. (Quotes from R. B. Al. .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Cliristclmrcfi. —Advt. A true and tried remedy for coughs colds, influenza and sore throats is “NAZOL.” 60 (loses Is Gd.—Advt.