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Hokitika Guardian, 29 October 1925, Page 2

To-night at the Soldiers’ i.all. the final euchre of the R.K.A. season will he held commencing at 8 obit-lock. A large attendance is anticipated for the wind up and the presentation of prizes

Mr T. K. V. Seddon is coming north, from South Westland to-day. speaking at Kakapolahi and Wuitnha Settlement, and is due at Ruatapu to-night at 8 u’elock. To-morrow he is to visit South Hokitika and sneak al Woodstock (now hall) at 0.30 and the Town Hall. Bilim at S.lo. Mr Seildons tour south has proved very successful.

Soldiers' Hall, this evening at 8: last night of the season for R.S.A euchre; special prizes, sealed envelopes with orders, and presentation of aggregate prize. Supper served. Admission Is (id. Hoorn for crowds,—Advt.

Ten Days’ Bargain Sale at .McKay’s Friday. cololier doth to Wednesday. November Kith. Every department will lie offering specially reduced prices during this period.- Advt.

rnlertioMus and oilier notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on .Monday totalled ■Jli. as billows : - Canterbury : Scarlet

fever, 7: diphtheria. 2: tuberculosis D!; oMciiii'tniia. 2: puerperal septicaemia. I. West, ('oast; Pneumonia, I There were live deaths in the Canterbury 11 call li l)ist riel : Oiplit hcria. I lithereillosis. d; pneumonia, I.

Gloves and Hosiery will he dealt with at .McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Sale. Special line at .’ls lid. Save hi buying now. -Advt. " Don't lie Uncle Willie ” said witness in tlie Christchurch -Magistrate’s Court , when closely quest timed by the Maintenance Officer (..Mr P. .1. • limes) as to the number of drinks he had had during the morning. His answers continm-d to lie vague, and his humour of the best, so Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.AI . said. "Why man, you’re half drunk now!’’ “Oh, no, your Worship,” replied the witness with a slightly injured air. "Perhaps not half drunk, hut at least a proportion,” said the .Magistrate.

The smoke concert re-union of memI hers of the old First Westland liides | Volunteers took place in the Soldier.-’ Hall last evening when there was an attendance of about forty present. The lion 11. 1,. Michel occupied the chair and l)rs Tei-.helmann. Messrs F. Moll regor and Wm. Wilson the vieeehairs. A dainty spread was provided, and toast ami store passed away a pleasant couple of hours. The proceedings oiiened with the National Anthem, and the toast of “The Kino’’ was honored. Other toasts included “The Army. Navy and Volunteers.’’ “Absent Comrades.” “The Kauieri Contingent,” “Returned Soldiers” and •‘Chairman.'' During the evening verv interesting speeches were made hy Hon It. 1,. .Mich.l. Hi's Teieheltnann. Messrs Win. Wilson. I). .1. Keans. A. Dale. T. Stuart. A. l’arkhill. F. MeHregor. I*. Webster. If. Wells. K. \. Wells. E. Bawdeu. .1. ('. Wells. W. Houston and others, many old time recollections being repeated and listened to with great interest. Ihe keynote o| the speeches "its. a regret that the old volunteer movement, with it' marked loyalty to K ing and Country had been allowed to ia" west. The hope "as generally expressed that the re-union should he made an annua] one. Apologies for aliseoee were received from Messrs .7. C. Maefi.rlane. T. Cl.est.-rmu 1,. M. Houston. W. D. Mackny. FT. Sweney and others and a hearty vote of tlutnks passed to .Mesrs Mamll and Co. for their donation of refreshments. The gathering eoneluded shortly before 11 o’clock with the singing of Auld Lang -Syne and the National Anthem.

Surplus stock sale at McCrticr's begins on Saturday October tjlst. Drastic reductions in every dop.-irfment. A good prolitahle chance for you to buy the tie" summer -mo.!- at end ol the .season's stile prices. Heavy stocks tire on hand, heavy shipments are coming tor ward. We must have room. Wo must have money. i })<* prt(s.-s are down to hedroek. Call am| sw |,, r yourself. .MeO filer’s. Hokitika and Oroymouth. Advt. The mightiest “Seientitie Discovery” ot recent years— No-Rubbing l.auildry Help.’’ Is from all stores.—Advt. A friend for you! “ Nazoi ” is sure protection a gainst coughs and colds. •"0 doses only Is (id—. Advt. New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove section are being shown at .Schroder ami Co’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. Now’s the time to “ put down ” a plentiful supply ol eggs for future use. Use Shariaud’s •• Mon ” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt. Oreat preparations are being made at Schroder and Co’s. Specia] arrangements have been made to keep us supplied with the latest novelties in millinery, frocks, hosiery, gloves and fanev departments.—Advt. Mothers should give their children j M nde’s Worm Figs, Wonderful worm I worriers.—Advt, ;

A well-known Waiutu identity, Air John AleTaggart. died at Keefton yesterday, in Itis "3rd year.

A long night Assembly will lie held ill the Tairea Hall. Arahura, to-mor-row (Friday) evening. Admission Is (id.—Advt.

Evangelistic services will he continued in the Town Hall. Hokitika, on Friday doth October at 8 p.m. All welcome. Come and hear. -Advt.

Fifty white honeycomb and Alarcella Quilts, all sizes, damaged by water in transhipment. Regular prices Ss lid to dos. Bargain prices .'ls lid to His lld at McKay’s. Advt. ,

Referring to a Sydney cablegram. A. K. Cooke, the All Black, says that he is going to Sydney on a holiday lor two weeks in the summer-time, but he would not nlav football out of season.

In connection with the conversazione in the Soldiers' Hall on .Monday evening next in connection with the Ail Saints Chiirrli. a children's night will he held next evening (Tuesday) commencing at seven o'clock.

Constable Beard. of (.' reymout h, passed the recent police examination for the rank of sergeant and Constable Flewcllyu passed a section of the sergeant’s examination, while Constable T. C-iVUipagnolo (Seddonville) has passed for senior sergeant.

Mr A. H. Green, examiner for motor drivers’ liicuses tor the district, will he in attendance at the County Office to-morrow from it.Hl) o’clock to deal with applicants for licenses who present themselves for examination.

In i ontiiuiatiou of the re-union of members of the First Westland Rillo Volunteers, a .social evening and dance for members and their friends will Iso held in the Soldiers' Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8 o'clock. when cards and dancing will be held. A large number of tickets have been disposed of ensuring a good attendance. The music will be supplied by Alessrs Gooufellow Bros Orchestra.

Huy Men’s Hats tit .McKay’s Bargain >u!e see the Ss (id line.-- Advt.

"The Government have been in power for thirteen years without taking a single acre compulsorily.” said Mr Buddo. “and I venture to say that the old Liberals would take a tit if they ever did. The forces behind the Government would not permit them in lake land for settlement compulsorily. Von may make up your minds about that.”

Two of Auckland's leading busine.-s men, lion. Geo. Fowlds and Air Hubert A. I.aidhiw, will speak at Gw Town Hall, to-night at 7.-Id o'clock. the Alayor presiding. 'I hey will present a business view of Prohibition ami as they lone several times visited the United States, both under license amt tinder prohibition, they can speak with know ledge and authority. I hey will give an effective answer to the Trade advertisemenls and misrepresentations. Nobody .should fail to hear them.

Millinery Models and Ready-to-wear hats, all reduced, at -McKay’s Bargain Flutter.—Advt.

I "It did' the trick.” the once-latnous I reply of a Reform supporter when he I was questioned about the Government's promise of electoral reform, was i recalled last, night by the Hon. I). Buddo. when he referred to the promises that are being made by the Prime .Minister. "It is wonderful,” said Alt' Buddo. “what people will do when I hey make a death-bed repentance. Ihe Prime .Minister is now promising nice little houses for the worker' to live in. There at" people in I’apantii who have been wailing for eighteen months for money to build houses. Fur the last two years there has not ; been a single advance made under eighteen montk.s.” Extraordinary reductions in Ladies' frocks and costumes at McKay's Ten Days’ Bargain Flutter. Advt. The beautiful mountains ami lakes ol -the South Island liitd a prominent place in the Christinas number of the “Otago Witness.” These are well reproduced. a* are also photographs ol the alpine regions and too liords of the West Coast. The Exhibition lily is shown from favourable viewpoints, and a line panorama of the exhibition buildings and grounds is included. On the literary side, several short stories by New Zealand authors are provided, and several descriptive paragraphs of natural life in New Zealand give the reader an insight into the habits of some of the native birds ( i this Dominion. One thousand yards of cotton materials usually Is (id to l?s (id a yard, reduced to I Oil and Is at McKay’s Ten Day’s Bargain Sale.—Advt. Unanimous support for “Xo-Rubhitig Laundry Help,” pledged recently Inall Women’s Chibs throughout the Dominion. -Adi t.