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Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1925, Page 2

Members of the Druid.- Lodge are notified to attend at the Lodge room to-morrow afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Mrs 11. Ilollings. The I! S.A. is tendering a benefit viiehre evening to tin’ Boy S out- travelling linnl on the first Thursday in •August. A special evening is to ho organi-ed. and a sealed envelope vvill be handed to tin’ Bov Scout who sells the most tickets for the Seoul..- benefit. Infectious ami other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday tot led 21. as follows: - Canterbury: scarlet. fever. HI; diphtheria, o; tuberculosis 1; pneumonia 3; puerperal septicaemia. 1. There were two deaths from tulvereulosis. AA'est Coast: I hplit lieria

Sohlierx’ Hall. Thursday night at 8, July euchre tournament begins lor return motor trip to AA'ailm Glacier; two special pi'izes each for ladies and gentlemen on night’s play; lucky table ballot Supper tint! dance to follow. Admission 1 - (id. - - Advt.

The fortnightly stock sale was held on Monday at the I’rc.-toii road yarn's. About 130 sheep of all descriptions were yarded, including fat wethers, ewes and lambs, with a pen each of store ewes and Ist mbs. The following sales were made:—On account of To Kinga Land Co.. 20 fat wethers at 425. 20 fat ewes at 30. x. 20 fat lambs (small) at 295; client. 44 failing-mouth store lambs at

The Excelsior Euchre \sscmhlv in the Soldiers Hall last evening attracted another large attendance. Tlie prize-winners were—Miss Murphy (full kitchen set of aluminium ware) Ist: Mr W. Ba.seoe (tea set) 2nd; Mrs Sumner 3rd. Mr I’. Muir -111 1 . The prizes for next Tuesday which arc now on view in the window of Me-srs Fowler and Holmes include a 3ti piece set of stainless cutlerv.

Many friends throughout iln' district will hear with sincere regret of tlie • lent!! of .Min Henry I 101 l inn. which took 11 luce vosterilny afternoon at the AVestland Hospital. The deceased was tlie youngest daughter (Freda) of Mr arid -Mrs Fred higgling. former wellknown residents of Hokitika, was a native of Hokitika and HI years of age. She had heon In ill-health for a considerable time past and the end was not unexpected. Deceased leaves a Imshand, two you lit! sons, father and mother, now residing in the (!rey di tric-t. two sisters (Mrs J. Smith of Cobden and Mrs .1. ,1. 'William-, of Hampden St.). To them tlie sympathy of a wide circle of friends will be extended. Fifty i Piece Unbleached Table Damask, linen weft—Usual 3s Gd : sale price 2s 3d a yard—At McKay's Croat Sale.—Advt. Ileal Eiderdown Quilts, u-ual price tins, Sale price <s7s Gd.—At McKay's Great Sale.—Advt. Specials for Men and Boys’ at Addison's Winter Sale. .Men'- Felts from 11s Gd. Denims from Gs Gd. Shirts front Is Gd. Socks from Is 3d. Bovs’ pyjamas Gs a pair. Boys’ shorts from os.—Advt. l.inen Tea Towelline, usually Is Rd Sale price Is Gd li yard.—At .McKay’s Great Sale.-—Advt. Acts like a charm I That’s what thousands say of “NAZOL”—the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds.—Advt Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.^ For coughs and colds, never fails.

A Druids Ball will he held in Albert Hall, Rnatapu on Wednesday, August sth.

In our report of the School Committee meeting yesterday, the name of Mr Sweney was recorded as voting against the motion in favour of bible reading, whereas he voted for it.

To-night ! To-night ! Soldiers' Hall, Excelsior Ball. Dancing at 8.30 p.m. Come one and till and not only enjoy yourselves but also help to assist injured players. Best ol’ music and firstclass floor. Admission 2s (id.- -Advt.

The funeral of the late Mr James Walsh took plaee oil Saturday morning and wa> followed by a large number of sorrowing friends. Itev. |>r Kennedy conducted the services at the church and graveside. A number of lloral tributes were placed on the grave.

Charged with failing to provide his wife with .-ulhciciil maintenance, Joint Richard Buurke, who was arrested at Kntiiara. appeared beloro Mr A. Meldiiim. S.M.. at the Grey mouth Magisll ale’s Court yesterday, and was remanded To appear at Dun, din.

Mr (’. liadelcy. tile well-known member of the All Black's representative team is in town to-day. lie has kindle consented u> accept the Exteisior Football Club's invitation to attend their Ball, being held this evening in aid of injured players. Mr Badclcy has a fund of interesting incidents, which he gathered during the tour, and Rugby entliusiasis will find him most interesting in Ids account of the various games played.

Despite the very stormy elements existing close on l(i() players assembled at St. Mary's .Euchre on Monday night and tlie Committee desire to express their appreciation lor the patronage extended them on such a wet night. The prize winners were as follows:---Ladies, Mrs Ciloolly (first) bag of sugar;" Mrs Oil,buns second) slippers; Gents: Mr Mc-Gavin ‘.first), order C'l goods; Mr A. Sumner (second) umbrella. Lucky Table: Misses N. Lock and Brumfield. Messrs Barn-grove and Snu*;ito!i. ('(insolation jiri/.os u c*ro won liv .Mrs s*tr and Mr Coolv*''. Monday night was also tie lirst night for the July aggregate. During the evening the pluvious aggregate prizes were presented. Mrs I.akin being the winner of the ladies' section, a stainless carving set and Mr Ben! (gouta.i shaving outfit and pair of military hair brushes. After supper was served dancing was indulged in.

All preparations are being made for (lie Juvenile l'laiij aiul Faimy Dress ( arnivul Ball to be hold in St. .Mary’s (lull Booms mi Friday night next. July ID. at 7 p.m. A- the .fudging March loimnenies at 8 p.m. children are expected to he in (lie hall as soon altar 7 p.m. as possible in order to Twelve valuable prize’s are being given give tin' judges an opportunity, including lirst prizes for most original (boy and girl), best dressed (boy and girll and with special commends. Mr A. Lawn has been specially engaged' by the promoters who are leaving nothing undone in preparing, and anticipate a real good nig.bt lor the children. Admission for children (id. Adults Is. Adult dame commences at 9.30 p.m. Advt.

Six Pieces llurroeks Striped ITaimelette , -Usually 2s (id a yard, Sale price Is lid a yard. At McKay's Great Sals Advt. Wonder prices m men's wear al MeGruers Huge Winter. Sale. Men - Woven Stripe Neglige Shirts. II to li. were 7- lid. new a - lid. Men s Dark Crov ilardwear Trousers and Overalls, now ss lid a pair. Men's (b-nuilie Palmer Nan Trousers and Orcrall-, now |Os dd a pair. Boys' Palmer Nap Trousers, sizes 2 to (>, now os lid; 7 to 12. now C- lb! a pair. Duly at MeGi aer's. 11 okit ik a and Greymouth. Advt. Six Only Reversible Wool Bugs, usuallv lAs Pd Sale price IN lid. —At McKay'- Great Sale Advt. Men's trousers !>.- (id. 12s (id, ]!)s (id each, dungaree trousers 9s fid. < > Id, Ids lid each. Boys’ suits 8s lid, lbs (id, 23s (id each. Men’s collars, white linen, Sd. 9d. Kid. Is and Is 3d each. These are some of the huge bargains offering at Schroder's Spot Cash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. Sale Specials for cash at Addisons : - Ladies' Knitted Costumes from 32s (id. Woollen Jumpers and Cardigans from 7s (id, Ladies' and Children’s Millinery at half-price.—Advt.