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Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1925, Page 2

Two 30 and one 70 h.p. oil engines are offered for sale in this issue. The children of Ail Saints Mission Class are giving an entertainment at the Town Hall on Friday duly :11st.. at 8 p. in. Admi-siim I-. in aid of the Melanesian .Mission. Advt. Infectious ami oilier notitiahie diseases reported In tic Canterbury and West Coast Health District for H, week ended noon on Mmi'hiv totalnd 31. as follows: Cant el'hiu > . scarlet fever. 7; diphtheria. I I iil.ei ■ n!n-i-. 13; pneumonia. 2: pie -i pi-' ~I septicaemia. I ; livdat ids. 1 - iiifapt lb paral.v-t'. I • West' Coast : Diphtheria. I : Hlb-’ivu-losis. I. There were trto deaths from tubcp ulosis -.a- lira infant lie paralvsis 1 1„ C > i, ii-r'imv Health District 'luring th. week.

Snider.- 11 :t !!. I htirsdny night. Final ■:; ill, .1U! \ loielne loimiuiucm. lii« ini-: Ladies. litiy nf 'linin' mill Ml,. ~| tlmir: gouts. 20s order for m,;!m Ills linin' Ini' good- |,„,| foul' c<| mi prizes. Supper served. Adtllisimi Is 1,.] Largo ill tendance pi'"' idee! fur, Ailvt.

The (’liairmtin ol lli*‘ War Pensions Appeal Board, Mr Raymond, K.C.. reeentlv resigned. ami Cabinet lias appointed Mr Justice llosking, who is at 11 rese 11 1 engaged in speciel work ol tin.' Supreme Court, associated witli tpp'n cations for extensions ol tile nioraior- ■ iiin. Mr .lustici' 1 Risking will lie aide to undertake some pensions appeal work in districts which lie has to visit to hear moratorium applications, as a fairly large ntimher of appeals await attention.

In reply to a letter from the CanterImry Trades and l.nhour Council urging that An/.itc Day should he observed on the Sunday nearest to April ’doth the lion l{. F. Bollard, Minister of Internal Affairs, states that the t .overnnient does not intend to propose to Parliament any alteration oi the law delatino to the observance of An/.a.c Day. The Trades Council, at its nicot-

ine; on Saturday night, passed a resolution asking that the (lovernm tit amend the A.nzae Day Act in the dir.'ction of making it mandatory lor employers to pay wages to hourly as well as weekly workers tor An/.ar Day.

“The revised railway tariff will lvaeli tlie Covernment front the Railway limit'd this week,” stated the Prime Minister to “a I.yttollou Times” correspondent. “1 think they have smoothed out most ot the diliieulties. and I am anxious to see the revised rates operating, because hea\y additions to the capital cost of open lines were made on April Ist., ami there Is substantial expenditure needed this year for extra rolling stock, locomotives and shops improvements. \\ e have io earn interest on this expenditure, and not plate it on the shoulder ol ‘te taxpayer, hut on the shoulders it those who get the service.” ft is probable that, if Cabinet din deal promptly with the policy matters involved in the proposals ot the Pailway Hoard, the new tariff will he in operation before the middle of August.

Tiie wedding of Mr Hubert Scott, only son of Mr and Mrs .lohn Scott. Cob tie n, to Miss Mary llanihley. eldest dn lighter ol .Mr anti Mrs Nicholas Hambley. Htiuanga. took place yesterday morning at Holy Trinity Church, the Rev. .1. K. Martin ollieiating. The bride, who was attended by her sisters, Misses Janet and Eliza Hambley. wore apricot marocaiti, with a veil, anti wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids wore white silk with hats ol pink. The duties of best man were capably carried out by Mr M. Hambley. Mr T. Crank-haw presided at the organ and played the "\\ editing March" as tiie wedding party left the church. Alter the ceremony, the parents of the bride entertained their guests at Herb Moore's tea rooms. .Miami Mrs Scott left later for the North Island, where the honeymoon will he .spent, 'l'lie bride travelled in a costume of nigger brown gabardine.

No cold is “NAZOL” proof. And no cold or cold remedy is so economical as “NAZOI,.” Eighteenpence buys GO dozes—more than three a penny.—Advt. Four and eleven Sale. Four and eleven Creut One Price Clearance at McGruer’s commenced on Friday, July 24th at 0.30. The King of All Bargain Sales, you can hey big value articles of clothing and parcels of drapery at the low price of Is lid. Hundreds of articles worth from fis lid to 84s. now all one price 4s lid. Make this great 4s lid Sale your savings hank. McGruer’s. Hokitika ami Greymouth.—Advt. Factories! “Gandy’s” Genuine Bulata Belting is 00 p.e. stronger than leather belting, thoroughly waterproof, extremely durable and runs perfectly true. Get our quotes, P,. P. AT. Manning and Co.. 5 Redtord Bow, Christchurch.—Advt.

Six new Avro machines are expected at the Wigram aerodrome next month. They are coming out front England on the steamer Port Dunedin.

The annual meeting of members of he Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club ,vi!l lie held cm Friday night at 7.1)0 i.m. at Keller’s Sample Rooms.

At the annual meeting of shareholders of the KUltima Dairy Co. the chairman (Mr Spiers) reported that the season’s operations had resulted in a loss of £7o. After the report'and balancesheet had been read and adopted: all of the directors tendered their resignations. and an entirely new Board was elected.

ljeavv rain set in yesterday alteration after a drizzly morning, and if continued practically all night. 10-dax

is again very met. continuous ram falling, though there is an absence ,f wind and the atmosphere is not : old. For the 21 hours to !> o’clock this morning, the rainiall was 2.0 f) inches.

At the Napier Police Court, says the "Telegraph,” Mr B. .1. Dolan, counsel for the informant asked, “IN hat did he savl'" Informant, "lie told me to go t „ ), Presiding justice. "And you went to your solicitor’s office.'’ (Laughter.) .Mr Dolan. “Yes. your Worship, he naturally went in precisely the opposite direction.”

The death of Mrs Pitts, formerly of Reefton. took place suddenly, at hei daughter’s (Mrs Hedge-man) residence. Hansen Street, Wellington oil Sunday. The deceased, who was 87 years of ago. was a native of England, and with her husband, the late Mr (u-orge l’itts, resided in Reel ton for quite a number of veals.

A serious accident happened in Retell Street yesterday afternoon to a lad of 11 years of age named Tlmmas Rouse. He was riding a bicycle when he came in contact with a dog and was thrown heavily to the ground his right thigh being fractured. The lad was taken to the Westland Hospital where the injury was attended to.

Ait inquest concerning the death ol Augustus Quinn, who met bis death the previous day at lluakaroro, wahold yesterday at Ikamatita, before Ml R. Doig .1.P.. and a jury of four. A verdict of “accidental death ” was returned, no blame being atta'-hable ti

.Mr Norman V. Lovell, who, lor tin. past fifteen months lias very ably fillet! the position of manager for the "Grev River Argus” Company, has decide! to launch out in business on bis owt account, having entered into a partnership at Hastings in a voll-knowt Hawke’s Ray printing establishment.

The death took place in the Bullet Hospital on Monday evening ol Mr,Magtloline Sigglchow. of Russel Street. Deceased, who was 111 years of ago. was a native of Nelson. Her husband predeceased her some years ago. Slit leaves a grown no family of live sons anil four daughters.

A resilient of the Matt Han road complains that the road at the foot of Han Man mad on the Hat leading towards the race course is always covered I)\- water over a loot deep alter heavy rain, and suggests that Hie authorities Arnold inspect with a view to mitigating wbat is a -lei idcil nuisance to wayfarers during wet weather. \t St Mary’s Club Ho,mis on Monday idp. last the July aggregate was oni- , a,el 1 In- winners w ill be announced next Monday. 'I lie prize winners lor M -inlay last were as follows:--Me, I.m y Krakowskv Ist. (vase): Mrs K.-lb-r “lid. (bowl): Mr K Kearns Ist. (order for goods) : Mr Noble 2nd. (order for goods). tuber winners were: Mcsdanies Cameron and Sullivan. Misses Uugg and Foster anil Messrs (,'imdfellow mid Ba iisgrovc. Supper was alterwards served.

Rev. D Brandt, preaching in Chalmers Presbyterian t hiireli. Sydney. deplored Ihe low standard that at" present existed in Cue public life of Australia, and stated that the introduction of the policy ol "spoils to the \-1 < ■ 11,1" . into ihe I’o l'lie Service Mas sinking a l the I Hilda invnl al> ol clean and ellieieiii civil administration. "’1 he I’rire of Liberty is Eternal \ igilaiicc’ was the subject of the address, in the course of which .Mr Brandi said that the evident apathy on the part ot so many citizens towards public life and the workings of certain movements that affect the national life was only too evident, and was, in a great measure, responsible lor the uusutislactory slate of all'airs. An Invercargill man. gave a remarkable exhibition ot strength at .the South land A. and I*. Showgrounds ,states an exchange). In the presence ol several interested spectators he held a motor car. running in low gear, in cheek, with his teeth. The young man had just finished a hard game of football, but he walked off the playing area, and taking a rope with a prepared leather mouthpiece, he attached it to tile rear of a friend’s ear. With another piece of rope he obtained purchase on a nearby post, and then commenced the test. First he held the ear with the right arm. and despite a buzzing engine ami skidding wheels, lie kept it captive. Thou the car was hacked into a fresh position where the ground was firmer and gripping the rope with his teeth, the strong man gave the signal to take the strain. Again the engine buzzed and the wheels spun uselessly as the clutch was let home. For six seconds the man’s teeth and neck fought a sm-eessl ill battle with the engine.

Heather all-wool boy’s jerseys, all .sizes, os Gd, at Halleiistein's ltevcll Street.—Ad vt.

Our famous hosiery at sale prices:— Colonial all-wool knitted hose, heavy quality, grey only. splendid winter stocking. 3s (id pair; special plain black Cashmere hose, all wool, 2s lid per pair; heavy l'ib silk hose, in black, put tv, nigger, shoe grey. Gs lid per pair; silk hose, coating grey, black and tan. must go, 2s lid and 3s Gd per pair at Schroder and Go’s.—Advt.

The whole thing in a nut shell—You can buy drapery cheaper than ever at McKay’s Great Sale.—Advt.

.Mill and Factory Supplies: Get our quotes for Belting. Belt Dressing, Boiler Compound, Graphite, Grease. Lubricants, Boiler Graphite, “Climax” Packing, etc.. H. P. M. .Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Adv t .

Bargains in knitted frocks. IDs Gd. 21s, 255. Bargains in knitted costumes 27s Gd, 32s Gd. 3!)s Gd. Clearance of winter millinery os (id. Ss Gd. 10s Gd, 12s Gd, 17s Gd upwards. No reasonable oiler refused at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt. Kip leggings with buckles IDs Gd at Halleiistein's, Revell Street.—Advt. Canterbury fine worsted all wool underpants ami singlets to clear at Ss lid at Hallenstein Bros.. Revell Street.-—Advt. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “NAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “NAZOL” to-day. —Advt Whitebait netting used in set-nets must he extra strong to stand the strain and rough usage. McKay’s have just shown us a line of netting made to the order of a Hokitika fisherman, for this pin pose. Wo advise those who use set nets to call, or write L> McKay's for a sample of t’>is netting. The width is SO inches and the price os a yard. Other who Jedt netting 80in. wide 2s Gd and 2s lid per yard. AY. McKay and Son, Hokitika.—Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.