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Hokitika Guardian, 1 July 1925, Page 2

Expressions cf thanks and appreciation of Mrs 0. (Hass and family appear in this issue. The last gazette notifies the appointment of Mr Leslie William Louisson as clerk of Ihe Licensing Committee foilin' Diswiri of Westland, vice Mr ('. W. Carver, I ran-l'oiTOil to Creynioulli. (food prizes are offered for the sports meeting at Wailm to-morrow. Wend chopping will be ihe feature id the day. competitors being in keen prie.-tiee for sumo tune, and ihe generid preparation- fur the meeting point 111 a -in-re-.-!'ill gathering. The -oilier- will assemble from far and near. ‘soldiers' ILill. Thursday night at 8 R.S.A. oiii-hre assembly as usual. Presentation til aggregate prize. Competition for special to highest scorer ol evening, beautiful afternoon tea set: also other prize- lor lailie- and gentlemen. together "ith llieky table prizes. Siipp i- -erici] end datni- folio".-. Admission Is (id. - Advt. The Matron of Westland Hospital desired to intimate that the gift of allysort of while linen rags would be very .ii-eeptahle for the use of patients ill the institution. Hills of large or small quantities would be gratefully rereived. and mav lie h-lt at .Messrs Andrews Bins., butchers, or if word ismit to the Matrcn, will be called for.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 2(5. as follows: —Canterbury: Scarlet fever. 12; diphtheria 2; tuberculosis. .'5; puerperal septicaemia. 1 : ophthalmia neonatorum 1; se| tic abortion 2. West Coast; Tuberculosis 1; pneumonic iniftienza 1. Deaths : —Canterbury : Tuberculosis -I. West Coast : Pneumonic influenza. 1.

The Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank have approved the draft plans with suggested alterations fur the new bank building in Hamilton Street. The .structure "ill be of brick aid

concrete. occupying the present uotion and that adjoining on the western side. There will he a new enlr-mec adjoining the right of wav. i i d (dices to let will be erected in connection with the building which is to cost in the region or £2.500. The building should assist in setting off that, part of the town, which already has some substantial buildings in the vuinitv. notably the Public Library, and the fine premises of Kenton and Cnv.. hardware merchants.

A Christchurch paper states Saturday afternoon and evening were wet and dismal, with a cold, biting wind. The rain ceased for a time on Sunday morning, but the wind changed to the sou'-wost and by mid-day a fine soaking rain wars falling, ft continued through the night and all d..y Monday showers fell, making the streets and roads extremely greasy. That evening saw the rain still falling with

ip) jirospeit uf a return to tine tfortiler. On Tuesday morning tSicro. wrt light falls of snow on the Port Hills hut not of .■sufficient heaviness to cause the snow to lie about. The District Traffic .Manager was advise-l that it had hoon snowing heavily on the .Midland railway line during the week-end and had not ceased on Monday. At Arthur’s Puss a fall of sixteen inches had heen recorded; at Cass. Avoea, and Staircase, eight inches, at Craigiohurn twelve inches, and at Springfield four inches. Difficulty had been “x----porieneed in keeping tfie line dear, hut there had been no suspension of services, although there had been several delavs.

Fires in Country: Xo Brigade, only buckets unless you have "Underwriters” Fire Ext inguishers. Promptly suppress most dangerous outbreaks. Kasy to handle. Always ready for action. Booklet from Tl. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

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

Fourteen only Trimmed Hats, were 30s to 49s 6d—Sale price ]9s lid. Sixteen only Ready-to-AYcar Hats, usually 17s 6d to 19s 6d—Sale price 10s 6(1 to los 6d. Fur Felts and Ready- to We nr Hats, usually 12s 6d to 25s —Sale price 7s 6d. Ladies' and Girls’ Waterproof Hats —Sale price 8s 6d to 9s 6d.—McKay's Great Clearing Sale.-^Aclvt,

The fortnightly service will be held in the Boss Methodist Church to-mor-row (Thursday) evening at 7.80 o’clock.

It is notified in this issue that Air T. \V. Bruce has been appointed sole agent for AYestland for the Norwich Union Tire Insurance Socictv Ltd.

AYe finally remind dancing enthusiasts ol Westland that the Druids big carnival fancy dress ball takes place to-night at the Soldiers’ Hall. All arrangements are well in hand, for this big social event, which piomises to be a big success in every vaj. Young people should not miss tins popular annual function.

Christchurch papers report that on Alouday the Colonial Sugar Refining Company announced a redueitou of 20s a ton in the wholesale price of sugar. This has been followed by a reduction in retail prices in Christchurch, the new figures being 17s lid for a itllb bag and 3Jd a lb. The old prices were 18s 9d and aid. This latest wholesale reduction is the second that has taker place in the month of June.

A special added attraction at the production of “1 he Hunchback of Notre Dame'’ at Princess Theatre tonight in conjunction with the Greymouth Orchestra, will be selections on tbe organ by Air Resticaux at intervals during the screening of the big picture. The organ has been kindly lent by Air J. b. Hughes.

Sergeant 11. J. Fryer, who has. been stationed in Oreymoiith for some years past, is to be transferred to Recfton. The change is to take place as soon as possible. Sergeant Fryer will be succeeded in Greymouth by Constable Smytlie, of Alianra. who will be promoted to the rank ot sergeant. ( onstalde S. Gulden, id Blackball, is to succeed (.‘unstable Smytlie at Alianra.

The steamer Iris returned to Auckland on Monday morning having repaired a break in the Pacific cable between Auckland and Norfolk Maud. The break was located on June 2d seventeen miles from Norfolk Island. The two ends were picked up and about a mile of the old line was replaced by new cable, the work occupying about twelve hotirfc.

St. Alar It's Anglican Church at Marshland (Canterbury) was destroyed by lire oil Saturday night. When the outbreak was first noticed, about ten o'clock, the flames had a strong hold, but in tile absence ot ally fl.ro-figliting appliances, the residents who gathered from tin* immediate vicinitv, were unable to do anything towards checking the flames, or saving any of the contents. When the vicar, the Rev. 0, R. Xanson. arrived irom Belfast to conduct the service on Sunday morning. on!v tnc smouldering rums of the church remained. I lie origio of the fin. i- a mystery. The building which was a,bout thirty years old. was valued at about I'-'illU. It was insured in the Norwich l'iiion office, but tho amount w:ls not available.

The wedding of Mr Douglas AleKnight. Ilf the Railway Department. AYc-tport. second -on ot Air and All's John AicKnight, Cowper Street, Greysnouih. and Miss .May troy, eldest daughter of M.r and Airs A. Croj. Westport, took place yesterday ai St. John’s Drc-byterian Church. Greynio it ill. the Rev. T. X. Cuttle ollieiating. 'lbe bride wore a tunic hock ol fawn muroenin, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet ot pink flowers. She was attended by Miss Agnes AirKnight, sister of the bridegroom, who

wore a tunic frock of peacock green ycK e'.ecn. and a black bat. The best man was Mr J. .AicKnight. brother of the bridegroom. .Mis- B. Drake presided at tie organ and played the “Wedding March.“ as the bridal party left the church. The wedding party was entertained at the resident'.* ol the bridegroom’s parents, Cowper St. Subsequently Air and Airs AicKnight left by the exnress for Dunedin, where the honeymoon will be silent. Ibe bride travelled in a navy coat frock. Tbe Hokitika licuut ify'tig Soeioiy met at the Town Hall hist evening at 7. ;s(> o'clock. Present, lion. H. 1.. Michel AI.L.C (in the Chair). Alesdames Beniamin and Parkhill; Messrs Richards, Preston, Elans and Niven. An apology was made for the absence of All's (oil's. I’lio Secretary reported on the work done during the past period. and in particular the result ol the recent Fair Day. The total receipts were just over £Ol. and as the expenses were .mly 111 there was a clear pn.tit of £",() for the benefit. Tbe Chair-

mail expressed satisfaction at so excellent a result, and moved a vote of thanks to all those who had worked ,-t) hard in achieving it. Mr Preston seconded. The Chairman intimated that further funds would he required shortly to meet current expenditure. It was resolved to write the Football t'liion regarding a benefit match to further improve, the grounds. and hold a function on Armi.sthe Day (Xov. 11). The question of holding a large floral fete on the second Wednesday in February of each year was mooted, also as a permanent and annual benefit to raise funds.

Save w hile von play ! —Gramophones cn Kasy Terms. The world’s host Gramophone—llis Master’s 'Voice—is now available on a small deposit and a small weekly or monthly payment at A. AM. Yarrnll’s Gramophone Parlours. Hugo selection to choose from ranging from £2 8s deposit and 4s weekly to £7 19s deposit and 12s 6d weekly. Prospective buyers are advised to take this golden opportunity of purchasing this famous gramophone under these inviting terms. A. W. Yarrall the man who put E’s in Easy Terms. —Advt.

Thrifty housewives should nolo that for two weeks we offer a special discount of 2s ill the L for cash on all lines other than sale juices.—At Addisons.—Advt.

.MeOruers Huge Winter Sale. Record reductions, 40 to 50 per cent, off many lines and positively ail goods substantially marked down to bedrock. The low prices defy competition. Time now to buy at MeOruers, the Leading Drapers, .Hokitika and Gievmoilth.—Ad vt.

.Men’s trousers Os (id, 12s Oil. 10s lid each, dungaree imuscis 0s (id, is -Id, 10s lid each. Hoys’ suits s s n,J. lAs fid, 23s fid each. Moll’s collars, white linen, Sd. Oil. lilt!. Is and Is 3d each. These are some of the huge bargains offering at Schroder’s Spot fash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited. Advt.

Keep “XAZOL” handy in your office. shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

Children’s Grey and C ream Fleece Lined Bloomers, usually 2s Od. Salt juice Is fid a pair. Girls’ Ceylon Flannel Sicejiing Suits, usually Ss (id to 13s Od—Sale jirice 5s till, (is 3d, and

7s lid. Infants’ Flannel Karras—-Sale price 3s lid and 5s Od. Infants’ AVliite Woollen Shawls Sale price 19s fid to 30s.—McKay's Great Clearing Sale.—Advt. Sale Specials for cash at Addisons;—Ladies’ Knitted Costumes from 32s Od. Woollen .lumpers and Cardigans from 7s Od. Ladies’ and Children's Millinery at half-price.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For coughs ami colds, never faifa Specials for Men and Boys’ at Addison’s Winter Sale.. Men’s Felts from 11s Od. Denims from Os fid. Shirts from Is Gd. Socks from Is 3d. Bovs’ pyjamas 6s a pair, Bovs’ shorts from ps,—-Advt.

A ball will be hold in tho Totara Hall. Ross, on Monday evening next in aid of the Ross Amusement Club fund. Altisie bv Lawn’s orchestra.

Tenders are invited in this issue for the purchase of a five-roomed house and three town sections in Aloorhousc St., Ross.

Definite information lias been received in Greymouth that tho long-con-templated railway workshops at F.lmer fame are to be proceeded with, and the work will be commenced forthwith.

A quantity ol hardwood timlier for the AYailm bridge is now being delivered on the site, where the election of a suspension bridge is likely to commence verv shortly now.

At a meeting of parents and the commit tee of the Ist. Hokitika Irooji of Roy Scouts held on Mommy evening it was resolved that the troop revert to its original constitution as a Church of Knglnnd Troop, and be re-registered at Dominion Headquarters as the All Saints’ (Ist. Hokitika) Troop. The Excelsior Euchre Assembly in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening drew an attendance of some 120 players to the opening of the season. Nino ■rallies wore played and the winners proved to be Air J. Muir. Ist (pair of blankets and two pair sheets) Airs Irving 2nd (a marcella quilt). AllSumner 3rd (two pair towels). Miss Connolly 4tji. (I dnz. cups and saucers). Tho euchre will Ik* continued next Tuesday evening.

bast evening a class “I'"’ engine arrived at Greymouth direct irom Christchurch. and under her own steam. Ibis engine has been purchased by Messrs Stuart and Chapman from the Railway Department for their private line at Ross, and leit tor its destination this morning. The engine now in use on Messrs Sinnri and Chapman's line (a class “("' engine) will be brought back to Greymouth anil will be used in ibe Harbour Board's development work at Grevmoutb.

The death look place in the AYcstport hospital on .Monday last evening of Airs Griffiths, wife of Air George Griffiths, of Birchlield. Deceased had been in ill health for some considerable time. She is survived by a sorrowing husband and grown up family, also brothers and sisters, the former including Air Thomas AlcKenzie, caretaker of the AYestport Trotting Club's grounds, who i.s aNo an inmate of the hospital; Air Frank AlcKenzie. of Ornwaiti road, and tho latter. Mrs T. D. Alilne.

Boys’ Colonial Tweed Sports’ Suits, sixes'll to LA. to clear from IDs fill to •_)(| S ( ;d. Boys’ Shorts (mid Grey, size !to usual price 7s I’d to Da <>d Sale price lls (Id. Boys’ and youths’ Black and Grey (101 l Hose, plain tops, usual price Is fid—Sale price 2s lid. McKay’s Great Clearing Sale.—Advt.

Radiators: Stop that leak with

“ Radoreue.” Permanent repair m few minutes. No clogging ol circulation. Two sizes Us tal and IDs fill, post paid. R. 1L M. Maiming and Co. .V Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt.