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Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1925, Page 2

The cullies for till' lilt stock sale at Arahura on Monday appear in this issue. There will he a good variety of homo-made cakes, pickles, marmalade, ami other dainties at the bazaar on Wednesday next in St. Andrew's Hall. Hi ibis i-soc the Kailway Department advertise train arrangements in (-mince! inn with the A. A" I’. Koval Show and Hurt's at Christchurch. lire iron girders for tho in.libbridge ariies the Wailio Kivcr. have arrived from England, and are being railed to Ross. From there they will he taken in motor lorries to the bridge site. As there is a considerable quantity of iron work to he moved. the operation will probably take some weeks to complete. The span of the bridge will be 300 feet.

The new postal regulations agreed to at the last convention contain stringent rules in regard to letters unpaid or containing dutiable articles. The Wellington Chamber ol Commerce is urging the Postal Department to endeavour to obtain some modification as it considers that the rules are too drastic and that they should he relaxed, particularly as between England and the dominions.

Air William Henry Bright, of Sutrge Street, Cobden. died suddenly yesterday morning. ■ Tlie deceased had enjoyed good health, hut was taken with a sudden seizure early this morning and died before aid could be summoned, lie was keenly interested in the various activities of Cobden. being captain of the Eire Brigade, and he gave unstinted support to the various sports clubs and other local efforts. Deceased. who was iust fifty years old. leaves a willow, four daughters and one son.

hast- summer a runnel trip, which increased in popularity was that from Greynionth to Aloana, thence across Lake Brunner hy launch to .Mitchell’s and I'cLimi to Greymouth by the Alarsilen road. The Minister of Tourist anil llcaltlt Resorts yesterday asked the Grey County Council to contribute to the cost ol renewal of the wharf at ■Mitchell's stating that the Department was prepared to fiml Cod. Air L. K. .Morgan, Lake Brunner, offered to contribute l'2o. tie county engineer stated that L'HK) would cover the cost, and the wharf would he a ctinvcmenre for the council. I’t was agreed to vote £27) and accept the offers.

New Zealand women lead the world in domestic science. What a splendid triumph tor " Xo-lltthhing Laundry Help." Advt.

Ten Days’ Bargain Sale at .McKay’s Friday. lumber .'tilth to Wednesday. November Ifltli. Every department will he offering specially reduced prices during this period. Advt.

Surplus stock sale at AlcGruer’s begins on Saturday October 31st. Drastic reductions in every department. A good profitable chance for vou to buy the new summer goods at end of the season’s sale prices. Heavy stocks are on hand, heavy shipments are coining forward. We must have room. AVe must have money. The prices are down to bedrock. Call and sec for yourself. ArcGrucr’s, Hokitika and Grcvmouth.—Advt.

Gloves and Hosiery will he dealt with at McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Sale. Special line at 6s lid. Save by buying now.-—Advt. Punts and Row-boats can he fitted by novice with “ Wisconsin ” Motors which ensure speed of ~ miles an hour and 30 miles to the gallon of herevine. R. P. M. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Row, C'h ristch u rch.—- A d v t. Mothers should give their children Wade’s Worm Figs. AVonderful worm worriers.—Advt. New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove section arc being shown at Schroder and Co’s. Inspection cordially invited,— Advt. I

Mr and Mrs T. Cron of Harihari insert a notice of thanks in tin’s issue.

Messrs AV. Jeffries and Co. notify entries for their store stock sale to be held at Harihari saleyards on Wednesday, Nov. -Ith.

In this issue the ltailway Department advertise the issue of lioliil.iy excursion tickets to Christchurch in connection with the A. and P. Koval Show and Knees.

The death occurred in the Grey Hospital on Thursday evening, of Master Deorge White, of Moonlight, aged

yeans. Deceased was admitted on Thursday suffering from acute appendicitis. and was ojteiatod upon, but failed to recover.

Mr Charles Arthur Turner, of Moonlight. who met with an accident at Atarau last Tuesday, being pinned to the ground by a tree splitting up winbeing felled by himself and his brother in-law, Air Ayn-sley. died yesterday afternoon. from the effects of his injuries. Deceased, who was highly esteemed hy ail who knew him, was a small man. .'’.7 years nf age. was a native of Moonlight.

.Messrs AL. Houston and Co will sell by auction in the mart on Wednesday ■_V)th November at noon the valuable sheep and cattle run of .Messrs Nolan and Mulvaney in the T pper Alikonui River, about 12 miles from Ross railway station, comprising (ISO acres, of which .'DO acres are renewable lease. Full particulars appear in this issue. A K"kapotahi correspondent writes: Mr T. E. A'. Seddon ndressed the electors of Kakapotahi on Thursday evening at the residence of Air .). Manera. Air A. .Moore was voted to the chair. Air Ecddun hriellv outlined the policy of the National Party particularly in reference to the timber industry and a farmers banking system. After the candidate answered a number of questions ill a satisfactory manner, Air -T. Sheeiiy moved a vote of thanks which was seconded by Air .1. Manera and ea rried.

A meeting of the Committee of the Hokitika Beautifying Society was hcW at the Town Clerk’s office last evening Present:—Hon IT. h. Michel (Prosi dent). Alesdames Benjamin and Parkhill. Alessrs A. G. Pilkington. D. .T. Evans and .1. Niven (lion. sec.). The secretary reported the gift- ot a garden seat hy Alessrs Davidson Bros. A vote of thanks for the acceptable gift was passed, and the wish expressed that the example might lead to other similar presentations. The Secretary reported arrangements were well forward for the Gala Day on Cass Square on Sa-t-nray. Nov. 21st. The school teachers were arranging overhead, tunnel and zig-zag basket hall competitions for teams open to all schools; there would be also relay races for boys and girls, also bike races for school boys and sellout girls, ft was decided to ask the Cricket Club to arrange a costume cricket, match. Mr S. .T. Preston was deputed to take charge of the decorated wheelbarrows, and Air D. J--Evans the luiby show and cake competition. The produce stall was placed in the hands of Afosdames Bennett and Pilkington. the ten rooms with Alcsdanies Parkhill and Benjamin and the sweets stall with Airs Frquhart. Tt was resolved to ask the Band to attend. A li umber of other arrangements wore concluded and the hope expressed that the event would result in a substantia! sum being raised to assist the Society financially. It was decided to ask the Borough Council to write tho school authorities with regard to schoif pupils crossing the Square and assisting to in also unsightly tracks, and to point out the Square was a sports ground and playing field, and not a public thoroughfare.

Housewives favour " No-Rubbing Laundry Help" because it "docs the work." .Merchants favour il because it is “ma mi fad ured in the Dominion.” - Advt. Millinery .Model- and Ready-to-u.-ar hats, all reduced, at Alclvay’s Bargain Flutter.- -Ailvt. (Inc thousand yards ot cotton materials usually Ik (id to 2.s (id a yard, reduced to 10(1 and Is at Alclvay’s Ten Day’s Bargain Sale.—Advt. A friend for yon! “ Nazol ” is sure protection against roughs and colds. 00 closes onlv Is fid —.Advt.