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Hokitika Guardian, 25 September 1925, Page 2

The Trustees of Hokitika Savings Hank meet cii Tuesday next at 2.3‘t p.m. Mi S. Ferris requests all out standing nr.'iiun t s doe to In m lie unit! at tin Sta r Stores lie fore I lit h < b-l iibi-r. Mr K. Saunders, who has been tin- West Coast representative ot the ■( liristehiireh Press" for I he past two \ (.jii's. has been appointed to tin ( hristehitreh stall' of that journal, anil will leave Lrevnioutli next Monday Week. The adjourned meeting of the cxmemhers of the First Westland IHlies will be held at-the County Chambers at 7.:>, i o’-lock on Saturday evening. All in 1 1• restc. 1 in organising a reunion of members are desired to attend. Advt. The Dominion All (told Art l nion for v.'llie'll the first' prize is L'2Jl!li), second L'Vmi, and third L'lbll. will elusion :l;t!i September. Intending investors. tickets 2s -should secure t i eii tii Lets at once lloiii tbo Westland agent, Mr A. 11. Lawn, hairdresser, before It is too late. The wdiling was solemnized at Holy Trinity ( hureli. Grey mouth. yes terdav morning ot Mr Andrew DaV'.icL Nelson t reek, and Miss Gertrud- 1 Adams, (Impel Strct. Grcymoul It. The ceremony was pel lorieed by Archdeacon Carr. The bride was dressed in a grey coal frock, relieved with eeris and belio. and wore a hat to match, and a set of grey fox tors. Mr ami Mrs I Inland 101 l later en route for ('hrislehureh. Mr A. .1. Iturrop. 1!.A., of Hokitika who went to England to Cainbriilge. to continue his studies in History Research. has nearly completed his re search work oil New Zealand. Mi | larrup has spent some time in I’nristudying French records, newspapers, and magazines of the lime when tin agitation to force the French Covein ment to colonize New Zealand was at its height. The result ef his research will lie submitted for a Cambridge degree at the Michaelmas term, ami nttci that Mr tlarrop hones to have if published in England.

At the weekly cUclirc of the R.S.A last night there was a tail - attendance. Mr .1. li. McCocker won the special prize with a score of IS out ol points. The Indies* first prize was woe by Mrs Fane, and the second by .Mr Halm. For the gents’ prize- the competition was Keen, Messrs .Mclntyre and .1. Reid proving the winners. Other prizes were ’appropriated by Miss Bell. .Mrs Lynch, and Messrs 0. Lakin and Miller. The holies coinmil tec served supper. For the month of October, commencing next Thursday, there will be an aggregate prize for the five nights. This will lie a Christmas hamper, constituted ut deliacios of all kinds for cakes and puddings and other Christmas fare of a value of three iguinea.s. Kuril Thursday evening of the month good prizes will lie awarded for the evening’s play, and all cards will he retained for the aggregate at the l end of the month. Price of admission will lie as usual.

The Professional Board ol Canterbury College has chosen Mr C. L. Low a> the Canterbury nominee fm the Rhodes Scholarship pais a Press wire!. Mr Lot. Las had (a distinguished scholastic and athletic career at Canterbury College, where lie i- at present lecturer in French. He has gained the B.A. degree with honours, in Latin and French, and at present is taking an Honours course for the degree of Master of Alls. Mr Low is one of the most brilliant Latin and French students ever turned out by the Christchurch Boys High .School, which lie left in 1!*21. At the school he was a member of the first fifteen and .school champion in swimming and athletics. He continued bis sporting successes at Canterbury College, gaining li is blue for football and athletics. He was a member of the Canterbury provincial athletic team in 102-1.

Ford Truck with chassis complete. in £ood going order. £lls in Orcymouth. Ford Touring cor, good second hand. £oo.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymouth.—A d v t. Ticking: " TtifToid ” Leather Halting is giving over increasing satisfaction to users. Strong. durnMe. easy running. Write for our quotes. K. P. M. -'Finning and Co., o Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt. Use “XAZOL” ami you won't kec-p a bad cold or sore throat aisove a day or two. Acts like a charm. 00 doses Is 6d.—Advt. Another line of girls .Navy Ruhl.cr lined waterproof coats just received from Iyuidon to-clnv. fuzes 30 to -it 1 inch 17s od to 22s fid. also girls Rubber Capes with hoods 15s fid to 21s. Ladies Rubber Ccats 32s fid. Mens Rubber Coats 27s fid at W. McKay and Son the leading drapers.—Advt.

Tenders are invited for Id chains of fencing at rear of Westland Hospital. Tenders close on Friday next with Mr T. W. Bruce, Secretary. in political circles it is now considered certain the general election will he held in the first week in November, | robablv on Wednesday. Nov. -Ith. Addisons are offering their lull rangi of men's overcoats at especially reduced prices. Call and see them to-day Advt. A grand hall will lie h.ld in the Memorial Hall. Kumara. on Wednesday litlth. September, in aid of the school library, and ground improvement fund. A return .shows that there were 3,503.71-1 cattle in the Dominion at the beginning of this year, compared with 3,503. !‘.)7 in the previous year. An important meeting of all members of the Excelsior F.C. will lie held in Keller's Rooms this (Friday! evening at 7 o'clock sharp. All members are urgently requested to attend.- Advt.

It is reported from Nelson that a miner recently discovered a nugget of gold weighing 110 ounces. It was Inrtlicr stated that the miner had in his possession gold to the value ol about £BOll. There is a fair amount of pros- | noting being done in the Howard district. and a number of miners are said In earn a fair amount at their calling. Mr APNuir. District Railway Engineer at Wanganui, has been appointed to succeed Air A. .1. M’C.redie. who recent I v retired on superannuation from the position ol District Engineer •it Christchurch. Mr M'Nair is expected j.o take up hi' new duties this week. Mr H. \V. Beasley. AssistantEngineer at Auckland, is being transferred to Wanganui in succession to Mr M'Nair. The express arrived at Lrcynmuth last evening at 8..18 o'clock with lit) passengers. The journey was accomplished w ithout incident. Ihe passengers noted three feci of snow at Xrthttr's I’ass. where snow was still failing as tlit* train left. Ihe washout at Avoca was one of only about lilty vards in length, and the trains were able to pass over it yesterday. The gangs engaged expected to have the repairs completed last night.

The national organiser ol the New Zealand Alliance of Labour. Mr Robert Semple, dees not like the present Prime Minister (states the Dunedin corres] undent of the ‘‘Lyttelton Times"), lie made that very evident ill the course of an address in the Trades Hall. Re was speaking on tin subject of the need for industrial tin j tv, but somebody started him on the Prime .Minister, ami he declared bin to he as "free from national progressive policy as a frog is from feathers. He is a young, vain, egotistical, overbearing (feature'' continued Mr BcmI,}(> encouraged by the appreciation of Ins hearers, "as vain as a peacock and as cmMy as a drum. There is no question about that. I know tbe man. He v cut mi tn say that Mr Coates was (be instrument of various capitalistic concerns, such as the eoinliined batiks, the shipping combines, the insiiranee companies and the big squatters. “He is a far weaker tool in the bands lII' the squatters than ever the late William Ferguson Mn-sey was. Air Masaev had more knowledge, more

ivinr:ijio. more pow<»r. Mild be would set up am! light his Iriend* as well as his enemies, and 1 admired him for it." Mr Semple went on to bold up to ridicule various newspaper eulogies of Mr Coates in private life. The ambassadors of trade, common m 1 travellers "strike a true note" and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow Label AYhisky Thov know tbe goods. “Bell s is mild and clear.” Mark Korol and Co. Ltd. (lrcynmuth. sole dislribution.--Advt. New neckwear, handkerehiels, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glov< section are being shown at, Kehrodct ami Co’s. Inspection cordially invit-ed.--Advt. Opening up to-day -J.TO model milliuor\ and toady to wear hats tost lauded ex R.M.S. Turakina from London. Milliners this particular shipment is absolutely exclusive In ourselves and no two are alike, also by tile same boat the latest in Ladies Summer Coats, Jumpers anil Frocks. \\ . McKay and Son. Snecialists in Loudon .Millinery and Apparel.—Advt. Croat 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 fancy departments. Advt. Tin* new spring goods are here presenting a won lerful array ol new ideas in A! ill incry. Neckwear. Cloves. Frocks. Cost nines. Jumpers etc. 'b have a gorgeous range designed in tin. styles that combine beauty ami dignity. .McCruer's. Hokitika and Creyinouth. AdvL Sure and certain —A\ ADL S YiOLM PICS. Children like them. —Ailvt.