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Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1925, Page 2

Mr Nicholas Saratv inserts a notice c*i appreciation in this issue. A meeting of the Ladies' Hockey Club will be held at 7 o’clock this evening at Slow’s tea rooms. Business important. -Atlvl. McKay’s (Beat Stock-taking Sale starts Friday. Hundreds of wonderlu! stock-taking bargains.—Advt. The llhiekwater Mines Ltd., crushed .'l7lO tons, yielding 1709 line ounces, valued at £730!). Working expenses were L'loi’O, working profit £297-'!. development £-1-13. capital expenditure £023; profit over till CI.DOT. Prospectors working in the Wataroa river. South Westland, towards the upper lynches. are reported to lie on good payable gold in the river bed. The sample is that of coarse gold, and is considered a new find, similar gold not being known in the locality previously. It is believed however that the area of auriferous ground is rather restricted.

(loodfellow’s Orchestra have decided to inaugurate a weekly dance ill the Soldiers’ Hall, every Saturday night, commencing on Saturday next. August Bth. They are in receipt of all the latest in dance music, and intend playing same at these dances, catering lor nil patrons. \ good lloor and ellicient MX'. AH patrons assured of a good time.- Advt.

The crew of tho R.M.S. Makura which arrived at Wellington on Tues-

day from San Francisco, had an exeitig story to tell of the hooking of a 14-foot shark by tho chief engineer, while the vessel was working cargo off Rarotonga. A heavy line with a chninnttached hook hailed with a piece of meat was used to catch the monster, which fought for an hour before it was exhausted.

To clear this week at Addison's models and readv-to-wears at half price (genuine bargains). -Advt.

The big seeuie tilm which lias been prepared by the Government Publicity Office under the heading •‘Glorious New Zealand” will he sent on tour shortly. The Him which embraces the llnest scenic gems to lie found in the Dominion, together with such interesting subjects as swordlishing, native bird life and other nature studies, i- to have a film prologue in whit h some of New Zealand's oail.v history and other features of unusual interest will he recorded. The picture which will he accompanied by a lecturer, represents the cream of two years’ cinematographic effort.

]ll a reference to the compulsory retirement of B. and T. officers, the secretary of the Officers’ Association (Mr 11. K. Combs) stated in his biennial report: “The Department lias made a splendid advance towards this goal. for. outside three notable exceptions, all the forty-year service men have now been retired. The consequence has been a distinct improvement in the promotion prospects, and, while these are still far from what one would like to see them, the gain is something to he thankful for, and I believe members generally appreciate what the Department has done. It is hoped that the three exceptions will soon join the superannuated officers, and thereby draw the last little sting that lies in the carrying uni of this policy.”

There was a large crowd at the Soldiers' Hall last evening when the Hoy Scout euchre tournament took place. The prizewinners were: Mrs I lien Lynch (ladies’ wristlet watch). Mrs \\ . Hall t roast of beef). Mrs \V. Burrowman (tinned fruit). Mr .Muir (watch). Mr Goodfeilow (roast of beef). Mr \\ . Ziegler (tinned fruit). 'Winners at the lucky table were: Mexdnnies Dyer and Kilculleu and .Messrs Noble and Schroder. Supper was then served and a dance held. Mr Goodfeilow supplving the music. During the evening it was announced that the R.S.A. euchre aggregate had resulted in a tie between Mrs Bel! and Mr Mclntyre, and a play off resulted in a win tor Mr McTntvre.

Ford Truck with chassis complete, it good going order. £lld in Crcymouth Ford Touring ear, good second hand. £fM>. —Mark Sprot and Co. I.td.. Greymouth.—Advt.

For ten days only, starting Friday Great Stock-taking Sale at McKay’s See windows for astounding bargains, —Advt.

Half-price and quarter-price Special for the last eight days of MeGliter’s Great Winter Sale commencing August s th, at 0 o’clock. MeGruer’s, Greymouth and Hokitika.—Advt. Ward off Influenza with “NAZOE” —penetrating and germ-killing. Is Gd ’or GO doses.—Advt.

Our famous hosiery at sale prices:— Colonial all-wool knitted hose, heavy quality, grey only, splendid winter stocking. 3s Gd pair: special plain black Cashmere hose, all wool, ifs fid petpair: heavy rib silk hose, in black, putty, nigger, shoe grey. Os lid netpair; silk hose, coating grey, black and tan. must go, 2s fid and 3s Gd tier pair at Schroder and Co's.—Advt. First aid for coughs, cold, influenza, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

The Town Clock "ill he stopped for the next few days pending repairs to the structure.

Addison’s are now offering for one week, the balance of Ladies’ knitted costumes at half-price.—Advt. The annual meeting of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club (called for Tuesday evening) was, owing to the sparse attendance adjourned until this (Friday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp at Keller's sample rooms, when a full attendance of all interested is requested.—Advt.

Mrs Sarah Ann Williams, relict of the late Mr •). Williams, formerly a resident of Kcefton, died ill Wellington Hospital on Tuesday, at the age ol 78 years. Deceased leaves a family of three sons and four daughters. The sons are Messrs .John and Louis Williams, of Wellington, and Hugh Williams of Auckland, and the daughters are Mosdanies F. Bligh (Xapier). •). Cooney Auckland). W. Bateman (Sydney) and F. Laureuson (Taihape). there are twenty-two grandchildren.

Mr A. 11. Lawn has been appointed local distributing agent for the ‘'Dominion All Bold Art Union” which closes on September 13th. There arc 100 prizes, the first being Alluvial Bold of the value of 02,000. Tickets (2s) on sale locally. Country agents wanted to sell on commission.—-Advt.

A serious accident happened at the Mar.-deu Sawmill yesterday, Archibald Clark, a married man. 38 years of age (residing at Kutherglen) was engaged in the hush with a block and tackle when the rope broke and the block carried away, l ining Mr Clark on the left leg. The man was conveyed to the Grey River Hospital, where it was found that he had sustained a compound fracture of the lower portion of the leg. He is progressing salisfactor-

Tlio fortnightly meeting of the local Druids was held on the 6th. ilist. A fair attendance of members were present. Sick pay amounting to £3 14s was passed for payment. One maternity claim of £(i was passed for payment. One candidate was initiated into the Order. The ’competition for the Arch Druids charge was held several brothers competing. Bro. E. Kearns being declared the "inner and was handed the cup for the next six months. The meeting closed in harmony.

The ambassadors of trade, commcriia! travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label Whisky. They know the goods. “Bell’s is mild and clear.” Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Breymouth. sole distribution. —.Advt. Hundreds of odd lines to he given away at next to nothing prices at McKay’s 10 days stock-taking sale, starting on Friday.- Advt. Factory Owners; Save money, save a lot-of money. Clean your boilers with “ Stopskale.” Removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. Our Free Booklet explains. R. B. M. Manning and Co, ■> Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Ad vt. For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “NAZOL.” Agreeable and safe. More economical than mixtures and syrups. GO doses Is fid Ad vt. Bargains in knitted frocks, 19s (id. 21s. 235. Bargains in knitted costumes 27s (id, 32s (id. 39s Gd. Clearance of winter millinery os (id, Ss Gd, !0s Gd, 32s G<L 17s Gd upwards. .Xo reasonable offer refused at Schroder and Co’s. —Advt. Neglected chills bring Doctor’s hills. Let “NAZOL” put you right. Unexcelled for obstinate coughs and colds, Is Gd buys GO dozes.—-Advt.