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Hokitika Guardian, 3 August 1925, Page 2

On Thursday night at tlie Soldiers’ Hall the R.S.A. organisation will tender a euchre benefit to tlie Roy Scouts travelling fund. A meeting of the Committee of the R.S.A. "'ill lx- held at the Soldiers’ Hull Chih room to-night at 7.1 o o’clock for the transaction of monthly business. Detective-Sergeant Young of the G royinniit h Police District, has received notice of his transfer to Christchurch. lie will lie succeeded by Detective Kll in Ison, of Christchurch.

.Messrs \Y. .Jeffries and Co nofily a sale by auction on Wednesday Sept, Rlli at noon hv order ol tile Rcgistrai of the .Supreme Court ol HID acres freehold at Evans Creek, together will, cottage, etc. J'Tirther particulars appear in this issue.

Another crossword puzzle i-niiimonrc' in the latest issue of ••Humour”. This gives additional interest to a bright little weekly that is always full of tin cleverest witticisms in picture and slow from the leadin ; h iiiiioi'nit~ mutuals of the world. “Humour'’ on sale at all newsagents, to fiv thive-

Incliuh-d in the Dill before Parliament at present consolidating the law 111 respect of file Boards is a provision for heavy penalties being imps-.',] mi persons giving false alarms ol fire. The minimum line is fixed at £lO. an dike maximum at £SO. As ail alternative to a line, one iniMith’s imorisonmeiil may lie ordered.

Mi-sis Dairy and Sargent. Optical Speeialists. are in Hokitika again on their usual vi'it and may he consulted at Rooms w ith Mr 11. Al. Coulson, | leu list. They have a special display lit the latc.-t styles in rimless and tortoiseshell glasses and can still he de-

noon for t!n‘ ohiss ol optical service. .Mr Stouppc. a direetor and partner of the firm is in attendance.

The rains of the previous week brought (low n a considerable tresit in the river on Saturday and yesterday. There was a lie: filed scour at the mouth of lhe river, and much of the sandbank that had aecuniulated below the sie.ual station has gone out to sea. Yesterdav afternoon at low tide there was a dc-ided scour taking place, on.l an improvement to the entrance to the river should he (lie noticeable result. Men's rubber Pegamoid waterproof coats, usually 50s. now 27x 6d, at McKay’s Kale.—Advt. The Matron of the Westland Hospital desires to sincerely thank Mrs Bennett. Mrs Sherman, and Airs T. A\ . Duff for parcels of old linen. Sim would also he very grateful for mere old linen from any persons who can spare it. She also desires to specially thank -Mrs .lames Smith, of McLeod and Smith, for a very large parcel of ( lothing.

The den ih t .i*.k plate at Roeftnn Hospital on Friday afternoon of -Mrs Willis, at the good old ago of 81 years. The deceased had resided in Reef ton for upwards of -10 years, nod leaios a family of three sons and two daughters. Of the latter. Mrs George AA'olls resides in Reefton, and .Mrs Archer in Wellington. The sons are Air George Willis, keoften, Mr lulw.aitl Willis. Xorlhern Territory; Air William Willis, Adelaide; while another, Frank, was killed at the war. mid Air John Willis died a week or two ago. An effort is being made by Air L. .). Tiny field. Christchurch, agent of the Tourist Department, to enable twenty officers of the American Fleet to visit the Franz Josef Glacier. An offer has been received from Alessrs Graham Rios., of the hotel at AA'aiho. to accommodate tlu“ officers. I lie matter was referred to the local committee, hut the committee could not avail itself of the offer. It is Air Bayfield’s intention to endeavour to make other arrangements for the officers to visit the glacier, as hi l considers that they would he impressed witli the scenery, and would art as advertising agents on their return.

A visit to the sea heaeli from the river to the rear ot ltevell Street discloses a remarkably large number of tree stumps ami roots, mainly ol the floorer ie lasses of timber. The welcome visitation of driftwood that was thrown up on the whole line ol beach some few months ago, has been well sorted out dining the winter season, mill now there only remains the derelict half rotten remains. These tin wanted stumps and remnants are in great numbers, greater than have lined the beach for years past, but the enormous quantity of driftwood that has been carted away to the homes of the residents has proved a godsend, and assured splendid fires during the recent wintry weather.

For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “XAZOL.” Agreeable and safe. Aloro economical than mixtures and syrups. GO doses Is Gd Advt. Bargains in knitted frocks, lbs o<l. 21s. 255. Bargains in knitted costumes 27s (id. 32s (id. 39s Gd. Clearance of winter millinery 5s Gd. 8s Gd. 10s Gd. 12s Gd. 17s Gd upwards. Xo reasonable oiler refused at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt. Neglected chills bring Doctor’s bills. Let “XAZOL ” put you right. faexcelled for obstinate coughs and colds, Is Gd buys 60 dozes.—Advt. Punts and Row-boats can be fitted by novice with “Wisconsin Alotoi which ensure speed of • miles an houi and 30 miles to the gallon of be oca ne. R. P. Al. Manning and f o. ; •> Beil foul Row. Christchurch. —Advt. When your throat is affected by damp weather, take “XAZOL on sugar. Removes huskiness and prevents serious trouble. 60 closes Is 6d.--AJvp.

Ladies’. Umbrellas, chubby and ordinary style, 5s lid, 6s lid, and 9s lid. .Gents umbrellas 7s Od, 8s Ob and 10s Gd., at McKay’s Sale.—Advt,

The imprest Rill passed by the Legislative Council on Friday morning included an authority empowering the .Minister of Finance 'to lend l'oo,ooo to the New Zealand and South Seas Fxhibition Company. The usual euchre tournament will he held this (Monday) evening at St. Mary’s Club Rooms at 8 o’clock. Two first prizes, sealed envelo|K.'s (lady and gent).—Advt.

The adjourned annual meeting ol the Westland brunch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will lie held tomorrow' (Tuesday) evening at < -30 o'clock at the County Chambers. - Advt.

After nearly two weeks of wet weather. culminating with heavy rain on Saturday night, and intermittent showers yesterday morning, the -weather gradually cleared and the sun dime out about noon, the afternoon being pleasantly fine, in contrast to the unpleasant weather of the past lortnight.

The following candidates passed live Home Nursing examination of the Red Cross Society and the Order of St. .John, hold on -Inly 28th. - Mrs F. M. Cron. Mrs K. Lovett. Mrs K. Baird. Mi,, (1. BodJ7nglt.ni. .and .Mis, E. Wallace, all being of the Kokatahi district.

Mr .1. S. Read of the Direct Supply Milking Machine Coy lias arrived in Westland to make a start with the erection of the various machines he has on order. The extent to which dairying has reached in Westland may be •nilwed hv the number o! machines benig "installed. Over HU Direct Supply Machines are going in on the Coast this year, 14 ol which are for hum, south ol Hokitika.—Vdvt. On Wednesday afternoon, next, August sth.. the Jumble Sale takes place in the Kokatahi Public Hall in aid of the hall funds. A remarkably line effort is being made by the residents and a wonderful display will lie made of the products of the district which will he on sale at very tempting prices. Specialities will he numerous and patrons will find that a visit to the sale will prove a very enjoyable outing ami withal prove an advantage to one and all. The sale starts at 2 p.m.. and will continue through the aftern while in the evening a grand plain and laliev dress hall will take place, for which complete ari'aiignments have been made.

In connect ion with the suggestion made hv tile recent Fund Brices Colllmi iuti ai Home, ihe New Zealand Meal Producers Hoard ha, received advice by tlm last mail ll'oili its l.onManager, that the Prime Mini-;. r. Mi Baldwin, lias just announced that he is prepared to set up the sugted Food Prices Committee, hut that in Hu- meantime, he dues not propose lo give them statutory powers; if these powers are required later, however, ho has stated they will he given. The Prime Minister also staled that, the Cabinet has decided to adopt th,. suggestion that the statistics of food in cold stores shall he regularly published. It will he remembered that the New Zealand Meat Producers Board was the first to advocate this before the previous Commission which ,ai in 192 H. and was commonly known :1 , th" Linlithgow Commission. The subject- ns re-i II t roduccil I>V the Board's I. lon .Manager before the recent Roval Commission on food Prices, and it is very satislaetory to know that the Board’s suggestion is now going to he carried out.

Girl’., Black Pegamoid, rubber cares and bunds HI inches to HH inches long. Sale prices 15s Gd. Ills Gd. 18s (id. and •_>|s.. at McKay’s Sale. Advt. Our famous hosiery at sale prices: - Colonial all-wool knitted hose. hcn\\ <I it .*■ lit y. grey only. splendid winter slot king, .-’s Gd pair . pi rial plain black Cashmere hose, all wo-.i. lid per pair; heavy rib silk hose, in black, putty, nigger, shoe grey. 6s lld per pair; silk hose, coating grey, black and tan. must go. 8s lid and Hs (id per pair al .Schroder and Co’s.- Advt.

Men’s super-line quality Le Roy oileiiats. Prince shape, usually 90s now 7!)s Gd, at AlcKay’s Sale. - Advt. That tickling, irritating cough can lie promptly relieved by a few drops of “XAZOL” taken on lump sugar. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt. Belting : ’’ Tufl'uid ” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisiaetion to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. R. P. M. -Manning mid ( 0.. ■> Bedi ord Row. ( hre-t----ehureli. Advt. Banish coughs and colds and save money by using “ XAZOL. ’ I'.ighteen pence buys fids doses—enough to euro the whole bad-cold family .—Advt.