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Hokitika Guardian, 30 September 1925, Page 2

It is persistently rumoured in Okarito that some Dunedin people are lo atrive In the di-triet shortly to tliuro'lglilv prospect the old d-mile I •itch. The re cut -til'll 111 bad weather iini-, in/ a di.-ast ran- cilia t cn slock ol ail kind- in Siutli Westland, the grass generally being very scarce indeed. All roads lead to St. Mary'- (. lub Hoorn- on Saturday Aid October, when the greatest display yet held will he seen. Something lor everybody. Noting, middle-aged and old. will he catered for. A useful lot of drapery and lanes goods to select from. Also even de-enption ol tnrni produce trom lather's hams and bacon, mother's cooking and preserving, sister - -cuing and needlework, down to brother catch of w ill! rabbits.

Thirtyone cases ol inlcctious diseases and three deaths from that cause were notified in the ( anterhury and Westland Health Districts dining the week ended at noon on Monday, compart'd with twenty-seven eases and lour deaths in the previous week. One death from tuberculosis occurred in the Westland district, and one each from pneumonic influenza and cercbro-spinal meningitis in Canterbury.

Speaking in the House oil Monday night the Prime Minister .-aid in regard to the date of the general election: ‘I believe 1 would he correct in staling that by giving or even hinting at tin* date of the election I would he breaking some unspoken constitutional method that lias boon followed in the jiast. It has been regarded as a prerogative of the Governmeiil alwnv.s to sav when ;m election would take place and keen that information to themselves hut I uniicpntv iliat the elections will he held early in November, probably in the first week. The exact date [ am unable to give just at the moment. If everything goes ns we antiepate with the business of the House the elections ought to be held in the first week in November.

At ;i meeting of tin* CoiiimittiH> of the West C.iiist R ugby~ I"mion lielii at Grcyinouth last evening, the Old Hoys ( lull Christi-hurdi, wrote expressing thanks for the hospitality extended during their .stay on the Coast, and the hope that their recent visit had pared the nay for an annual visit for their senior team. A letter was read from .Mr Harold Halter, manager of the New South Wales team, expressing gratification at the line time accorded the team whilst on the Coast, and stating that when an itinerary was in future being arranged for NewSouth Wales visits, lie would endeavour to include (Ireymouth again. The Westland Suh-l’ninn forwarded a cheque for £42 18s i)d. being the nett gate for the South Canterbury-West Coast match at Hokitika. It was resolved that a letter l.e sent congratulating the Sub-Cnion on I lie excellent result, considering the conditions, and a>(know lodging the capable way in which the whole of the arrangements for the match were handled. The Secrotary reported that the West Coast Primary Schools Championship Shield had arrived. It was decided to forward the Shield to Reef ton School (last season’s winners) I to he held for three months, and to he j then -ent to the Hokitika School, the j present year's winners. It was resole- j ed to send the Hawke's Bay I’nion a j letter of thanks for sending their team to the Coast, and pointing out that the visit had resulted in a record gate j for the season.

Fi rfi t «’d for coughs, cold, inrtuenzu. Woods’ Cr«at Pennerrnirit Ci«-/» Boiler Cleaning made easy, cost cut in half when you use *■ .Mexican ” Boiler Graphite. Gentle in action but very sure and won’t injure boiler. Booklet from B. P. -M. Manning and Co., d Bedford Bow. Christchurch.—Advt. Be on guard against influenza. Take “XAZOJ-” the ready for use and money-saving remedy GO oo=hs Is Git. —Advt-,

The Choral Society will meet on Friday night.

Dr .1!. .1. Tillyard estimates (.states an exchange) that HO per cent, of the economic damages done hv insects to the food supply of New Zealand may be placed at the door of native species. The chief oilenders are the subterranean grass grubs and their allies.

Mr I'rami- .1 Williams, representing the Australian Ladies’ Pipe Hand and Concert Party, arrived in Hokitika this morning to make arrangements tor the appearance of the Company at the Princess Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. lie is accompanied by .Mrs Williams.

On Friday next. (Ft. 2m1.. Nurse Spring will visit Hokitika. She will spend the morning in visiting homes as usual, and in the afternoon at 3 o'clock she may he consulted at the Soldier-' Hall. Any message- lelt with Mrs Perkins (Vicarage) or Mrs Heorgc Petty (Hall Si. t will receive prompt attention.

Advice received states Mr \\ Mcldrum, S.M.. who has been an inmate of Lewisham 110-piial. Christchurch, suffering from injuries to his knee-cup. sustained as tlie result of h motor accident whilst journeying from Akaroa. on Tuesday week, is likely to he incapacitated tor about eight weeks, and will remain in hospital for a month at least.

Thursday evening at - o'clock at the Soldiers' Hall. It mil euchre tournament of the U.S.A. season begin-. Special prizes: Ladies, white solonite hair brush: handsome cake dish on stand: gents. Yal'-t razor; large liter -flask: and lour other special-; also ior boir nights aggregate cuinpctitioii lot Christmas hamper, value CA 3s. Supper provided, admission Is (id. (>rand linn! night ot season. October 29th: surprise prizes.—Advt.

The best place to buy linoleum and Honreloth McKay's. Just opened new lot. all widths, direct from manufacturer-. Prices tor (ill- wide. ■>- Gd, IK lid. 7s lid. R- I Id, and Hs lid plr yard. Also a lot of new linoleum squares, size- !) x !) to !> x 12. Prices C,r- li.l to !)()- each. McKay’s, the leading drapers.— Advt.

Pest quality Palmer nap, working trousers. Hs 9d. denim trousers is Gd and Ss (id. men’s navy serge coats, li!- lid. each, special value at McKay's. Advt.

Mill Owners : A trial will satisfy you as to the merits of our Helling. Creases. Jointings. Hoiler Compound, Files. Saws, Point, etc. K. P. M. Manning oml Co.. A Medford How, Christchurch.-- Advt,

New neckwear. handkerchioLs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove section are being shown at Schroder and Co's. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.

Croat preparations are being made at Schroder and Co's. Special arrangements ’nave been made to keep us supplied with the latest novelties in millinery. frocks, hosiery, gloves and laney depart monls.- Advt.

Tlie new spring goods arc here presenting a wonderful array oi new ideas in Millinery, Neckwear. Cloves. Frocks. Cost .1 inn|H'is etc. Me have a gorgeous range designed in tin. styles that combine beastly and dignity. Met Inter's, Hokitiku and Greymouth.— Adv 1 . At tlie first signs of Influenza take "N'AZOL” a simple, -aie. speedy and so re specific. Penetrating and germkilling, Is Gd for GO (loses.--Advt.