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Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1925, Page 2

A benefit eileliro evening takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, play eoiiinieneing at s o’clock. There are nine m ixes tor distribution and t lie awarding of the last aggregate prizes of thi- previous month's tournament. At the school picture benefit on Tiles.lav night, the cinemaliigrnph pn lure of the Hokitika State School in hv-Liom* wins, wjis rc<vivru so well that by re<|iie>l it will be reI eateil at .McLean’.- i letures to-mor-row night. Prior lo the meeting el the Loki til.a Borough Council mi I iiesday even jug, the finance ('ole ri i I tee met and the question of contributing to tin nu-t of a Westland Court at the Dunedin Kxliifiiti.iii was discussed. Aite: consideration it was resolved that m action fie taken in the matter. Ye-.terihlY forenoon the Smith miterlmi'v footballers motored to font! Hokitika and wore afforded an opportunity of inspecting the Hiiiiu flat Dredge. They were conducted over tin- leviathan by Mr 11. Holland, tic well-known ex-AII Pluck iootbuller. The .Main Highways Hoard lias inti mated that it is now intended to ado an additional clause in the motor lorry regulations to provide all extra da: - for weight carried, the maximum ot which is not to he more than six tons This change will necessitate a immhei f local bodies reviewing their classification already decided upon.

Election day it was staled on Tuesday morning, would probably tall oil November sth. that day of juvenile celebration, when the urchins of the tan ii attend school with ominous dark smudges adhering to their necks. “Put of course November stli. lias not Ime n Used definitely.” said Mr D. 0. Sullivan. M.P., “that date is contingent. on the (lovcrntncnt being able te get through its business by September 27th.’'

Canterbury claims with some justice 11 > lie the granary of New Zealand. The wheat crops of the province usually furnish the necessary supplies lor milling purposes. ’.lbis season there will be a large shortage, and the Dominion will probably require to import on an unusually large scale. The long-: out inucd wet weather has also caused fairly heavy mortality among lambs. Few farmers have escaped such losses, reports the “Lyttelton Times.’’

The Inangalma “Times” reports: The trihuters of the Murray Creek were successful in striking a block of stone in No. 2 Level hist week end. This is expected to lie what is known as the “Thirty foot, block" which was worked previously when the late Mr John Hodden was mine manager, and which was cut out by a fault coming in. Sin e then a considerable amount of (Living has been done on the hanging wall side Dili without, success. 'I he trihuters. however, drove on the footwall side with the success stated. It is thought that the block will live to the surface a distance of 100 feet, and if this should prove to he correct the trihuters will he handsomely rewarded for their perserverani o. as the stone when worked in the lower levels was highly payable.

Mill Owners: A trial "ill satisfy you as to the merits of our Belting. Creases. Jointings. Boiler Compound. Files. Saws, Paint, etc. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow. Christchurch.— Advt.

Just opened :it Addison’s—Marabouts in black. fawn. nigger. from J-ls (id. Neck scarves, Mack and white and coloured. 3s fid, -Is Ud. 7s, 8s 3d.--Advt.

Another line* of "iris Navy Rubber lined waterproof coats just rc'clved front Hmilon to-day. Sizes 30 to 42 inch 17s fid to 22s till, tilso girls Rubber Capes with hoods 15s fid to 21s. Ladies Rubber Cents 32< fid. Mens Rubber Coats 27s Btl at W. MeKav and S >n the leadinj drapers.—Advt. Now arriving, a large consignment of choice conking and fancy stunner apples in splendid condition. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd (Phone No. 2).—Advt.

At the first signs of Influenza take “XAZOL ” —a simple, safe, speedy and sure specific. Penetrating and germkilling, Is Od for 00 doses.—Advt.

Another line of girls Navy Rubber lined waterproof coats just received today front London sizes 30 to 42 inches long: prices 17s 6d to 22s Od. also girls Black Pegamoid capes with hoods 15s 6d to 21s. I.adies Black Pegamoid Coats 32s 6d to 38s fid Metis Pegamoid Coats 27s 6d. W. McKay and Son Direct Importers, Hokitika.—Advt.

The Town Clerk is now issuing rate notices for the year. A rebate of .1 per cent, will be made on all rates paid before October Kith. Addisons for latest hosiery in all shades, 2s Pd per pair. .Silk hose, fashionable colourings. 3s’ (id pair.— Advt. A .McCormack I leering 10-20 farm tractor will be demonstrated at 0. Jones. Kokatnlii, on Friday and at Koitcrangi on Saturday. All interested are invited to see the tractor at work. Bobbie's, Art Needlework lias removed to premises lately occupied by .or A. W. Yarrall, opposite the N.Z. ( lotliing Factory.—Advt.

A meeting of the .supporters of .Mr T. F. Y. Seddon in the forthcoming general election, is convened for next Tuesday evening at the Town Hall at 8 o’clock, to set up a committee of ladies and gentlemen to further Air Fethlon's candidature for the Westland Electorate at the polls. .Mothers desiring informal inn relative to themselves or their charges wili be able to consult Nurse Spring, ol the Plunkett Society, at the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday afternoon at 8 o’clock when the nurse will give her aid. Nurse Spring will devote Friday morning to visiting mothers ai their homes and those desiring calls may make appointments through the Mayoress (Mrs (ienrge Perry) or Mrs Perkins (the Vicarage). .Members of the Committee are reminded that a meeting is to he held in the Soldiers’ Hall at 2.31) in the afternoon of the above day. Soldiers’ Hall, this evening at 8 o'clock; monster benefit euchre tendered by Ploy Scouts t n H.S.A. lutb funds-, special competition to highest scorer for E.P. muflier set in case; lady’s first, crocodile leather companion; second, pair good towels; gent's first, leather pocket wallet; second, safety razor; lour other prizes; nine in all ; also award of last tournament prize: supper served. Admission Is (id. Following Thursday fresh e>u;hre tournament begins.-- Advt. Mr and Mrs Frank Coll, two wellknown West Coast residents, observed their golden wedding yesterday. Fifty years ago, they were married at the Catholic Church, Ahanra. by the hue Rev. Father Roland. Before her marriage. Airs Coll was .Miss Ellen Kelly. The bridesmaid was Aliss Alurpliy. and the best man. Mr Dan O’Donnell. During tlieir fifty years of married life. Air and Airs Coll have resided at Nelson Creek. Kuiiuira. and Greyniouili. the greater portion of the tinn at the latter place. They are now living with their daughter, .Mrs .). AleDiannid. at Karoro. Air and Airs (,'ull bad eleven children, nine of whom are still living.

Yesterday's football match proved a very popular event, yet it does not approaih our local Hospital lor popularity. Since .lannary Ist. 1b’2.3, l< public notices of thanks have appeared in this paper, besides many more private letters of thanks received. Ncvrtheless many of these grateful patients have to be classified as Kipling's “Absent minded beggars.” they forget to “Pay, Pay. Pay.” Don’t forget that our excellent staff have to • v fed and clothed, and tlieir salaries paid every mouth. “So pass the lull for your Hospital's sake and Pay, Pay, I'av’.”- Advt.

The welcome ball tendered to Hi" visiting South Canterbury foothill: team in the Soldiers' Hall last evening proved a very great success. There was all overflowing attendance and the Hour was kept, well filled throughout the evening, splendid music being supplied by Lawn's (In lies! ra. while .Messrs Hreeze and Bowden had charge of the lloor. Capital supper arrangements were made by Mrs Preston. During an interval Air F. Mctiregur i(hairnuin of tlie Westland Sub-l'nioti) extended a welcome to the visitors and expressed the hope that a return visit would Ice made by the West Coast to Timaru next- vear. Several of Ibe

visitors replied in a pprecial ive lerins The visitors left ibis morning for West • port where they play Holier on Saturday. returning lo fhrMchurrli oi Almuhiv,

Opening up to-day 250 model millincry and ready In wear hats ,iu>t landed ex HALS. Turakiua from London. Milliners tin's parliciilar shipment i* absolutely exclusive to ourselves and no two arc alike, also by the same boat tie finest in Ladies Summer Coats, •lumpers and Frocks. W. McKay and Son. Specialists in Loudon Millinery and Apparel.—Advt. (treat, preparations are being made at Schroder and Co’s. Special arrangements have been made to keep us supplied with the latest novelties in millinery. frocks, hosiery, gloves and fanny departments.—Advt. The new spring goods are here presenting a wonderful array of new ideas in Millinery. Neckwear, Cloves, Frocks. Costumes. .lumpers ole. We have a gorgeous range designed in the styles that combine beauty and dignity. Met truer’s. Hokitika and Creymoutli.—Advt. Sawmilling Machinery : Bush Locomotives, Steam Saw Feeds, 'team Cross Cut Saws, Logging Blocks, Timber Jacks, etc., from B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Ledford How, Christchurch, representing A. and C. Price, Ltd.. 'Thames.- Advt.