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Hokitika Guardian, 19 October 1925, Page 2

I.ahour Day, Alondav next (October 2(>th) will he observed as a public holiday h.v the Government offices 1 hroughout New Zealand. The “ f.’uardian " will not ho mthlished.

The Returning Officer (Mr 11. (1. F. Coles) gives notice In this issue of the licensing poll and of the time and place for selection of lit persons to appoint scrutineers I herefnr.

A meeting is convened for 7.LA o'clock te-uiglit at the Soldiers’ Hall

to make the arrangements for the reunion of ex-niemhers of the First Westland Hides in the volunteer days of old.

The Boss Football ( lull’s ball takes [daces in the Totara Jlall to-morrow evening. A special leal lire w ill he I lie presentation of the .Junior Cun to the CIIIII winners. I.awn’s Orchestra will supply the music.

The lailies of the town and immediate district are reminded of the meeting at the Soldiers’ Hall at 3 o’clock to-

morrow afternoon to organise a monster sale of work at an early dale to assist in the effort to augment Ihe restoration fund being raised for the rebuilding of the Methodist Church.

An aeroplane flight from Australia to Now Zealand is being planned by Australian aviators, who have sought the co-operation of the New Zealand Government. The Prime Minister stated at AVollington on Friday that he has received a letter proposing the (light, but lias not yet been able to consider the matter, which he has referred to the Defence Depart men L.

Air T. E. Y. Soddoii continues his election campaign in North AYcstlaud to-day, and will visit Callaghans and speak at Goldslmrough and Stafford tonight. Air Seddon comes on to Hokitika to-night alter his country meetings. To-morrow he visits the Westland Hospital and will speak at the Princess Theatre at 8 p.m. His movements in the district for the remainder of Ihe week " ill lie found in the ad-

vortising columns

I Tin* death took pliire <in Saturday morning at his residence, Totarn. Ross, of Mr Thomas Move, one of the veteran residents of the district, after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Ennis. County Clare. Ireland and 8? years of age. He came to New Zealand in 1862. and settled at Ross in its early days, and was engaged in fanning pursuits on the Totarn for a long period of years, lie "as a fine stamp of a pioneer and was generally esteemed throughout the district. Ho leaves a widow and family of two sons (Thomas and James, hoth in the Grey district) and three daughters (Mrs J. M anera of Ross, Mrs T. West of Grevmouth and Mrs Power of Sydney). The funeral took plate to Ross cemetery yesterday afternoon and was followed by a large number of friends. The services at the ehtireh and graveside were conducted hy the Rev. Dr. Kennedy.

Belting: “Tuffowl” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.— Advt. Host of food;—Eggs. Preserve a supply now with Sharlaml “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Eggs may ho cooked in any way. Clean and economical.—Advt.

You will require a smart suit for ’Xmas or perhaps for the Dunedin Exhibition. Now is the time to ordet same We are showing a wonderful range of patterns to select from. We guarantee fit and finish. Prices from 90s to 150 s. We have also great variety of high-grade ready to wears (Sincerity) l»ox suits, in brown and grey worsteds, prices from £6 10s. We can do Fox's Navy Serge box suits (Lynx and Sincerity) from £6 19s 6d. and also a variety of cheaper class suits from .59s 6d. W. McKay and Son, Drapers and » Clothiers. Hokitika. Advt.

Special Children’s Fleecy Dresses and Tunics with Bloomers to match, in emerald, rose, putty, wine, sizes IS to 2-lin, were 10s 6d, now os lid suit. Ladies’ Lisle Thread Hose, black and white Is lid a pair. Mercerised Lisle Hose, in champagne, nude, grey, white, black, 2s (id and 3s 6d a pair. Ladies Marled Hose, special value Is lid a pair. Ladies’ Mercerised Lisle Bloomers in nigger, navy, black, were 5s lid, now 2s lid a pair.—McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

At the Alngistrate’s Court this morning an offender charged with living found drunk in llevell Street 011 Saturday evening was fined os. The monthly meeting of the Westland Progress League takes place at the’County Chambers to-night at 7.30 o’clock. Mutters at Hamilton cannot he too bright. Reienlly when a girl was required for a music shop there were 110 less than 83 applications for the vacancy. The annual concert and ball in aid of the Knnieii Public School takes place on Wednesday ot next week. A verv complete programme is being arranged. Princess Theatre having been placed at the disposal of Air T. K. A • Sodden to-morrow evening for bis political address, the. meeting will lie held in that more commodious building instead of the Town Hall, as announced previously. His AA’orsllip the Mayor (Mr G. A. Perry) will preside.

Wade's AY or til Figs—a sure and safe agent for removing worms. Pleasant to take.—Advt.