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Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1925, Page 2

Owing to weather conditions the Excelsior Euchre Assembly arranged for to-night has been postponed until next Tuesday evening. The li,'dance sheet of the Hokitika Savings Bunk lor Ihe year ended 31 st. March. 1925. is published in this issue. o|i*Mtcd up Co-day at Addison s ijie latest, io neck scarves from 3s ‘l<l each. Advt. Toe annual meeting of the Hokitika Bowling ( lull will lie held about the middle of August., the I'm m-inl year closing on the 14th. ultimo. There h

been ennsidei able discussion among members in connection with the decision of the Centre to make this year's tournament at Westport, one for full rinks only, with the ujtion of having a pairs tournament at Blinaliga a few weeks later. The Club menders will have the opportunity of deciding for or against the latter at the annual meeting.

A special meeting held bv the Westland Lodge of Druids, in the Albert Hall. Kiintapu. on the 20th.. proved a decided success, and should lie the fore-runner, of many such visits tr different parts of the district. Some thirty odd members journeyed from Hokitika, while the Rimfapti member; rolled up in force. Seven memliers were initiated into the rites of Druidism and one proposed for membership, signifying that the benefits obtained by being it member of a friendly society, is not being lost sight of by the winking malt

The Fducntion Depart mem has in creased its correspondence school stall', which now provides education for GDI children in remote hackhloclts, also disabled children who cannot attend school. The Education report state;, that owing to the exactitude, thoroughness ami comparative independence under which corresnomlenca pupils have to work, and to the definite correction and comment on individual work of scholars as well as to intimate and helpful guidance given by parents or elder members of the family, it is found that in many respects the pupils of correspondence classes have distinct advantages, compensating for some of their disabilities. It is expected that a considerable proportion of these children will in many respects quite bold their own with children taught in the ordinary schools. The expenditure on the correspondence school amounted to approximately C 3 Ids per head. As the Government grant allowed towards the salary of teachers in Grade O schools is L'lo per unit of average attendance the correspondence system of tuition represents a vorv considerable economy, while it provides education quite as good as. if not better than, that generally provided in Grade O schools.

Xo cold is “XAZOI.” proof. And no cold or cold remedy is so economical ns “XAZOL.” Eightccnpeiice buys GO dozes—more limn three a penny.—Advt. X'o lot vs you “ Underwriters ’’ Fire Extinguisher out it secures for you reduced Insurnnce premiums and is always ready to save you from lire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outhreak. If. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford Row, Chri-t----chu rch.—Advt. Four and eleven Sale. Four and eleven Great One Price Clearance at -McGruer's commented on Friday, duly 24th at 0.30. The Kino of All Bargain Sales, you can buy big value articles of clothing and parcels of drapery at the low price of Is lid. Hundreds of articles worth from Gs lid to S4s. now all one price 4s lid. Make this great 4s lid Sale your savings hank. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For coughs and colds, never fails.

[n tho sccoikl round of 1 lie Oroymuuth Golf Club’s championship, Fletcher bent McCarthy. 1 up; Cairne.' beat Meldriim at tho IDtli. hole. The final resulted in Fletcher defeating Cairnev 3 and 2.

Tiio annual icport of the luangahna Trotting Club states the membership now stands at 80, tin iiiereu.se of four on last year’s (inures. The annual race meeting was held on January Bth. 192-5. The attendance was In roe r than in the previous year, and the sum of £2OO I Is was taken at the gates, as against £lO2 10s (>il in 15)2-1. The raring track has been kept in fair condition during file season, and the times recorded were good.

The widow of the late Mr C. K. Matthews. Fnder Secretary of Justice and Controller of Prisons has received a compassionate grant of L'tOO. Othet compassionate allowances include £22. to the widow of the late Captain Peacock. New Zealand Staff Corps, and £l7B to tlie widow of the late Captain S. M. M'Cee. Christchurch.

The “Lyttelton Times’’ .says the theory that Parliament would rise before October, and that there would he an early election, lias now disappeared from political discussions. A Christchurch man who spent la-t week in Wellington states that lobbyists are of opinion that the session will run its usual course. The -Reformers, he said, wished to hold the reins of government as long a.s possible, and the Labour Party did not seem to he in a hurry. It was considered, too, that the Prime Minister wished to "try himself out.'

Though the Government allowed the Wellington City Council ten years in which to complete the change-over I rout its own current to the Mangahuo supply. it is anticipated by the engineer in charge of electricity distribution services (Mr C. 1 much lan), that the work will lie practically completed in live years. There are between -'2.1 and 23.(HQ connexions in tin- city, ami suburbs, and :-?(t. 0 have already been attended to. in the Scaloun. F.vans Hay. Miramar. I.yall lfay and Conrtcnnv Place areas, though the new power has not actually reached all consumers in those districts.

The newest type of .structure to t ome into prominence is the steel house. It is more completely a factory production than any other, and it is contended that it offers the most eifeetive means of providing suitable dwellings in large numbers in the shortest time. Two principal types have been adopted. The "Weir'’ type is a hou.-e

v.Lieh had a wood 1 ratne a-- its structure. i arrying steel sheets secured to it on if-, outer side, and an asbestos or other lining on it< inner side. The “Alltoll" type has steel sheets or plates a- its structure, to which arc secured the necessary scantling for the support- of the inner lining.

The work on the tn-w areonmiodat ion house at Miilord Sound wa- ready to proceed, .-tail'd the lion. W. Nop-

wort by (Minister I 1 * r Tourist and i ).•:■ 11 It lle-ofts) in the lloltse oil I't'i,j.t\ .lut if Id not say that it would la- completed in time for the coming They had a great deal of work proceeding mi the Miilord Sound track, at Glade House and Te Aimti, and at Waitnmo. He i ould not ask for more money; hut they had the site ready and the work was being kept in view. The Government had a good deal more in hand this year in the development nf tourists’ resorts than ever helore, ten m I lidding alone hut in roadint

For some time past, says the "New Zealand Times" tln-rc has l.ecii di-sat-i-I:i< t ion among the messenger stall of the House of Parliament because of the attitude toward them of a certain oflieer of the House, and it is understood that within the lasi lew days, steps have been taken with a view to bringing matters to a head. A deputation has been arranged to wait on the proper authority, and proceedings which commenced yesterday have hern adjourned till to-day. I lie chief complaint appears to he. that of lie

messengers, many of whom are returned soldiers, decllii" lunger in toleraic w ha I |lic\ allege is the overhea ri I'g and (illen-ivc manner ol the iilliccr in question. The case is otic that will excite a good deal of interest among the manv in touch with the House.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, i: good going order, £lls in Greymouth Ford Touring ear, good second hand £9O. —Mark Sprot and C;. Ltd Grey month. Advt

Heather all-wool hov's jerseys, all sizes, as till, at I lalh'ilsicin’s llevell Street.- Ailvt.

Our famous hosiery at sale prices: -. Colonial all-wool knitted hose, heavy quality, grey only. splendid winter stocking, ,‘is lid pair ; special plain blade Cashmere hose, all wool. 2- lid per pair; heavy rib silk hose, in black, putty, nigger, shoe grey, (is lid per pair; silk hose, coating grey, black and tan, must go. 2s Mil and 3s (id per pair at Schroder and Co's. Advt.

The whole thing in a nut shell--Y'ou can buy drapery cheaper than ever at .McKay’s Great Sale.--Advt. Boiler Cleaning made easy, cost cut in half alien you use 11 Mexican ” Holler Graphite. Gentle in action hut \ery sure and won’t injure boiler. Booklet from I!. I’. M. Manning and ( 0., o Bedford Row, Cliristclimvli. Advt.

Bargains in knitted frocks. Ills fid, 21s. 2os. Bargains in knitted costumes 27s (id. 32s (id, lilts (ill. Clearance of winter millinery os (id, 8s (id, lOs (id, 12s (id, 17 s (id upwards. Xo reasonable oiler refused at. Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

Kip leggings with buckles 10s lid at llallenstein’s, Revell Street.—Advt.

Canterbury line worsted all wool underpants and singlets to clear at Ss lid at llallensiein Bros., Revell Street.—Advt.

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “XAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “XA/OI,” to-day. —Advt