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Hokitika Guardian, 30 October 1925, Page 2

Messrs Alcfiruers (Westland) Ltd. distribute -ait interesting sale inset with this issue.

The Kokatahi Tennis Club's dance takes place to-night in the Public Hall Kokatahi, and promises to attract a large attendance.

In our report of (lie Choral Society concert on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall we omitted to mention a solo liv Mis Harrison. uk> received heartv encore.

Ti m Days’ Bargain Sale at .McKay’s i'i nlay, wetoher .'il'ili to Wednesday. November 10th. Kvery department will he offering specially reduced juices during this period. Advt.

Orders of Masses and Devotions ir St. Mary’s Parish. Sunday, Ist of \o. vemher. (All Saints' Day); Hokitika. 8 a.m. and 7 pan ; Arahiira. Due Mile Hall. 11l a.in; Kokatahi. (children). 2.3 H pan. .Monday. November “nil. (All Souls' Day). Hokitika: (i. 3:1 a.nt: 7 a.m ; !> a.in.

The fortnightly meeting of the Droids' Lodge was held last evening, a fair attenilnlice of members licing -present. Sick pay amounting to £3 was passed for payment. A ballot was taken for t"o members proposed, and two members were proposed for membership. The meeting closed with the usual chorus.

Tile filial eiubre of the season by tlie Ii.S.A was liehl at tlie Soldiers’ Hall last night. There was only a fair attendance present. After ten games of cards the irir.es Mere awarded as follows: Ladies, M e Dyer ( first t, Mrs .Schroder (second) alter playing off' with Mrs Fitzgerald. Gentlemen. Mr Schroder ( first L Mr Mclntyre (second) after playing off with Mr Rotwrt.s. Other prizes were appropriated hy Mesdames Bennett, Dyer and Bttlland. The result of the aggregate competition for the Christmas hamper was awarded as follows: Mrs Fitzgerald (winner! AS points. Mrs Benjamin AG aml Mr R. Paterson Ad, (runners up). The President, thanked the ladies and gentlemen for their patronage over the term, and stated that the competitions would la, continued again next season.

Surplus stock sale at MrCruer’s begins on Saturday October 31st. Drastic reduction- in every department. A good profitable chance for you to buy tlie new summer goods at end of the season’s sale prices. Heavy stocks are on hand, heavy shipments are coming forward. We must have room. We must have money. The prices are down to bedrock. Cal! and see for yourself. McGruer's. Hokitika and (; rev mouth.—Ad vt.

Gloves and Hosiery will be dealt with at McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Sale. Special line at 3s lid. Save by buying 11 o tv. dy i

A long night Assembly will be held in tlie Tairea Hall, Arnhurn. this (Friday) evening. Admission Is (id.—Advt. The filial meeting of Air Soddon’s Hokitika Election Committee will be held on .Monday evening.

Hi connection with the sale ol work in St. Andrew’s Hall on Wednesday, November -Itli, there will be a display of work in Preston's to-morrow < Saturday).

’f ile Spinsters of Arahura are holding a ball in tlie One .Mile Hall on A\cduesday, Nov. lltli. The music is being arranged for by Air A. 11. Lawn, a first class supper and AI.C. being also provided.

A reminder is given of the benefit ball to lie held in Rimu next Monday night, in aid of a disabled timber worker. A first class supper has been prepared, while the music will he supplied by Lawn's Orchestra. Gents 2s Gd, ladies Is. No children admitted.

That there is a plague of mice in the hack country was shown by the condition of a six and a half pound salmon caught in the AYaitahu river on .Monday by Mr AV. Gore Danter. Over thirty rodents were found inside the fish. ’

"While employed in felling trees at Kotoku last Tuesday. Air B. O’Leary sustained a fracture of the leg near the thigh through a tree falling liefore he had time to got clear. AH O’Leary was pinned under the fallen tree for over three hours before he was discovered.

The funeral of the late Alls I’. Milson took place this morning there being a representative gathering of citizens present. The Rev. Hutson conducted the services at the . residence and the graveside, on which a number of floral tributes were placed.

There will he practice on the howling green to-morrow uftcuoou. sides to he chosen at g.-'SO p.m.. when all intending players should be present. The green is showing a marked improvement as a result of the last lew sunny duvs.

Mr v . S. Boil by. Reform candidate for lln I lor, addressed a large meeting of electors at Blackball on Tuesday. Mr I’. L. .Johnston presided. A vote of mi-i nidideiice m the Kclorm. Government was declared carried on a show of hands, although a considerable part of the audience refrained Horn voting.

The Grey County Council's application for further representation on the hospital board has been turned down liv the Director-General of Health, who states, that as Cobden, Brunner and Runanga are entitled to two representatives nil a population basis, it would lie inequitable to take one Iroin them and give it lo the county.

A reminder is given ol the social dance in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening by members of the old hirst Westland Rifles and their friends, to commence at S p.m. Alttsic by Alessrs Goodfellmv's Orchestra. The gathering is onen to the public and a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen is expected.

The local swimming hath enclosure has iust gone through a thorough overhaul. in anticipation of an early swimming season. The motor and pump have been placed in position again, and the water i> being pumped in to-day. In all probability the children will lie able to use (be batli to-morrow. All particulars may be bad from the Secretary. Air A. 11. Lawn.

There is every prospect that strawberries will lie plentiful during the coming season, states the "New Zealand Herald.” A few crates have already reached the markets, hut they will tun come in in any quantity for two or three weeks. Last season the t i r.i w Im’ltv itihi wns v<*rv poor, owing to Hoods and the extremely severe spring. Although the weather conditions have not been good this season to dale, the plants in most cases are bearing up well and look very healthy.

.Mr V. E. Y. Seddon is to speak at the new hall at Woodstock to-night at (i.3<) o'clock and at S.lo til the Town Hall Rimu. To-morrow visits will be paid to llauhau and Blue Spur, and in the evening Mr Seddon addresses the farming community at Koiterangi. where he stays overnight, and returns to Hokitika the next day. On Monday Mr Seddon will speak at the Three Mile, Arahura road, that meeting eoiictilding his campaign at this end ol the electorate. He will have a busy day in Grevmoulh on Tuesday speaking three times during the day, and winding up with his final meeting at the Town Hall. Grevmoulh. at night.

Fifty white honeycomb and Afareella Quilts, all sizes, damaged bv water in I ranshipment. Regular prices Ss lid to (Lis. Bargain' prices As lid to Ids lid at McKay's. —Advt.

A mooting of Licensed \ ictuallcrs of the district was held yesterday ai'terMr W. Keller occupied the chair ami outlined what had been done by the executive in preparing lor polling da i next Wednesday. Various detail- were arranged and it was resolved in nlace oetessary cars at the disposal

of ihe electors for eimvcyiincc id the booths. Arrangements are to he made for neighbouring countrv districts also. The meeting discussed several aspects ol the licensing trade also. The Chairman reminded licensees that all hotels were required to close from noon on polling day. and on the day of the Maori poll, liquor must not he supplied to unlives in accurdnnee with the statutory provision in regard to the matter.

Ford Owners: “ King” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil. and save trouble with “ sooted ” plugs and carbon in cylinders. Booklet free from U. P. M. Manning and Co.. A Bedford Bow, Christchurch.—Advt

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

One thousand yard-, ol cotton materials usually Is fid to Ms lid a yard, reduced to Hid and Is at McKay’s Ten Day's Bargain Sale. Advt.

A friend tor you! " Nnzol ” is sure protection against roughs and colds. GO doses oii 1 v Is (id—. Advt.

Mothers should give their children Wade's Worm Figs. Wonderful worm ivur riers. Advt.

Now neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery ami glove section are being shown at Fein oiler and Co’s. Inspection cordially invited.— Advt.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow I.alsd Whisky. They know the goods. “Bell's is mild and clear.” Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greyniouth. sole distribution.—Advt. F.xt raordina ry reductions in Ladies’ frocks and costumes at McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Flutter.—Advt.