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Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1925, Page 2

The family of the late Mrs Ingram insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Messrs MeCruers (Westland) Ltd. distribute an interesting sale circular with this issue. The usual weekly euchre tournament of the H.S.A. takes place in the Soldiers' Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. The annual meeting of the Kokatahikoiterangi- Winter Show Committee will lie held on Saturday. July 25th, at H p.m.

A general meeting of the Knuieri Knot ball Club will be held in the Kanieri Hall at H o’clock this evening. All members are requested to attend. A d v t.

The new Rig I’iver Hold Mining Co. Ltd. returns lor June areßattery tail) tons of quart/ crushed for 101 nzs Itidwts melted gold. Cyanide—lso tons sands treated for 5 2 oks I" dwts of bullion. Total estimated value £ 17-10.

•Soldiers’ Hall To-night- at, 8 o’clock, July euchre tournament begins for return motor trip to Waiho (Lacier; two special prizes each for ladies and gentlemen. on night’s play; lucky table ballot Supper and dance to follow. Admission 1 - lid. - Advt.

'renders arc invited for the removal a;.d reconstruction of the St. I’aul's Sunday Schoolroom at Loss. Specifications can be seen at Mr A. Kellers shop. Hokitika, or at Mr 11. Demers's, Loss.

An accident presenting unusual features occurred at Uairlie early hot week, It appears that Mr Andrew

Guides was standing up in a carl, when the horse moved and Mr Geddes was thrown out falling on his lieod. lie was subsequently taken indoors, and was brought into the Tiniaru Hospital. M.r Geddes’s neck was broken ami he now lies in the hospital in a paralysed condition, but fully conscious.

The (Hirering pronunciation of the word “year” by a barrister and a Dalmatian who wits giving evidence caused some amusement in the Supreme Court. Counsel, in the course of crossexamination, asked the witness in what year he made out a certain account. hut the man replied that he did not understand, and did not think he had hoard the' words liclore. "1 he question was repeated, and finally the Dalmatian, with a look of understanding, replied: “Now you say it two or three times I understand. You call hut 'vuh,' and I call it in broken English •year.’ ” The Connexional Secretary Committee of the. Methodist Church of New Zealand has decided, at next conference, to nominate the Rev. Rugby Pratt, of Palmerston North, to succeed the Rev S. La wry as Connoxionnl Secretary in 1927, when Mr Lawry will retire from all active work in the Church. Mr Lawry has been Connexional Secretary for fourteen years. In 1927 he will have been in ministerial work for fifty years. Before he entered the ministry in 1877. ho was specially educated for it by the Rev. J. B. Richardson, of the Mutt, Wellington, and he was one of the first divinity students at Wesley College, Three Kings, Auckland. 11im first charge was at Marlon.

.Motorists: Easier sinrtiitjj; in winter when " Air-Friction ” Carburettor installed. Quiakly pays for itself in petrol saved. Means {'renter power and speed with better running on high V'ear. H. P. M. Manning and Co., 1 Bedford Bow, Clirstchtirch.—Advt. Fifty 1 Piece Unbleached Table Damask. linen weft—Usual .'is fid : sale [nice 2s 3d a yard—At McKay’s Great Sale.—-Advt. Ileal Eiderdown Qnilts, usual price fins. Sale price 17s fid.—At McKay’s Great. Sale.—Advt. Specials for Men and Boys’ at Addison’s Winter Sale. Men’s Felts from 11s fid. Denims from (is fid. Shirts from ds fid. Socks from Is fid. Boys’ pyjamas fis a pair. Boys’ shorts from os.—Advt.

Linen Tea Towelling, usually Ls 9d Sale price Is fid a yard.—At McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt. Acts like a charm! 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.

Thriftv 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.

Gents’ Pegamoid Rubber Coats, as supplied to the Navy, usual price fins— Sale price 27s fid.—At McKay's Great Sale.—Advt.

Save on blankets, flannels, flannelette, sheetings, coloured crepes, dress goods, carpets and linoleums. All goods at special reduced price at Schroder’? for spot cash only.—Advt. Gents’ Silk Knitted Ties, Fancy Colours and Black, Sale price ls.—At McKay’s Groat Sale.—Advt.

Yesterday afternoon a Grevmouth team of Wednesday footballers met a local team on Cass Square. After an interesting game tho result was five nil, each side securing a converted try.

The June returns of the Blackwater Mines Ltd show;—Crushed 11321 toms of stone for Kiel tine ozs of gold, valued at £7009. The working expenses were £-1387 and working profit .£2(122. Development was .£lJl(>, leaving a profit over all of .£925.

Six Pieces Horrocks Striped Flannelette—Usually 2s (Id a yard, Sale price Is lid a yard.—At -McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

Wonder prices in men’s wear at AlcGrucr’s Huge Winter Sale. Men’s Woven St-ripe Neglige Shirts, 11 to 17, were 7s lid, now 5s lid. Men’s Dark Grev llardwear Trousers and Overalls, now 8s lid a pair. Men’s Genuine Palmer Nap Trousers and Overalls, now 10s fid a pair. Boys’ Palmer Nap Trousers, sizes 2 to fi, now 5s lid; 7 to 12, now fis lid a pair. Only at McGfiler's, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

-Six Only Reversible Wool Bugs, usually 15s fid—Sale price Us fid.—At McKay's Great Sale. Advt.

Aten’s trousers 9s fid, 12s fid, 19s (id each, dungaree trousers 9s fid. 7s Id. 10s lid each. Boys’ suits 8s fid. 15s fid. 23s (Id each. Men’s collars, while linen, Bd, 9d. lOd, Is and Is 3d each. These are some of the huge bargains ottering at Schroder’s Spot Cash Winter Sale. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt,

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