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Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1925, Page 2

The Department of Agriculture at AVaimaunga experimental farm offer pure bred Berkshire pigs for sale.'

An impromptu dance will lie held in ti e Public Hall. Kokatalii. on AVednesdny (election) night, the proceeds being in aid of the tennis club. Get me I—Advt.

An interesting afternoon was spent on the bowling green on Saturday afternoon. -The green rolled out pan-'

]y, and the fine afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed hv those present. Afternoon tea was kindly arranged by Afrs H. Thompson. The funeral of the late Air John Oiese of Hampden Street took place yesterday afternoon and was attended bv a large and representative gathering of friends. The Rev J. Perkins conducted the services at All Saints’ Clmreh and the graveside. A large number of floral tributes were received from sorrowing friends.

Dainty afternoon tea and sup|>er will lie served at St. Andrew’s Hall on Wednesday (election day).

The polling for the four Maori electorates for members of the Native race in the House of Representatives takes place to-morrow.

A concert and hall in aid of the piano and hall funds will be held in the Public Hall, Kokatnhi on Friday, Nov. 27th.

The death of Mrs Alable McPherson, wife of Mr McPherson, lorester to the Westport Coal Company, took place at Westport on Thursday evening alter a brief illness. Deceased was a native of Dunedin, 2(1 years ol age.

There was a- great run ol white-halt during the end of last week, and on Saturday there was the record catch ot the season. As a result the local canning factory could not take all that oifering. There was another good run yesterday and to-i'lav. though there win a run in tho river as a result ol the rain yesterday, there was a steady influx of the little visitors.

‘‘.Some people think that it you got .Socialism here il would he Heaven. Von would get something with an U 111 'lbut it would not be Heaven. (Laughter). Such people ought to go to Russia, -where Socialism has lieen in existence for ten years, and where tho whole of the population are slaves of the Government. And Socialism can never he anything else.”—Mr David Jones, at Chertsey.

Buy Men's Hats at McKay’s Bargain Sale see file 8s (id line.—Advt.

Special services were held at All Saints’ Church yesterday. It was All Saints’ Day and tho commemoration of the commencement of church work in Hokitika 00 years ago. All the services were well attended. To-night the festival will ho continued at the Soldier-’ Hall when a conversazione will he held, and to-morrmv there will lie ■in evening for the children.

Mi- T. E. V. Seddon concludes his election tour in the Westland County tin'- evening, when he speaks at the Three Mile. Arahura Road. To-mor-row. the final day of the campaign. Air Seddon will spend in Grcymouth, speaking there during both the daytime and evening. He will visit II lika again on polling day, covering as mucli of the district as possible that day.

Eew magazines have such a universal appeal as “Humor.” It has the whole of the world's humorous publications to draw from and whoever makes iho weekly selection of laughter must he well equipped for the task. Ihe witticisms of the English. American and Continental papers on the world’s latest fashions and loihles always giie the paper a. real topical interest, added to which i- the weekly page of nolitii-al cartoons from the leading artists of four continents. “Humor’ is a great paper for the outdoor as well as for the domestic circle.

Air E. Howard found himself beset hv an importunate questional' at a meeting at Christchurch, and the man’s questions cm more than one occasion had the Christchurch South Labom- candidate thinking. “You don't want to monopolise the meeting.” said Ml- Howard evasively in reply to one of the queries. “No.” replied the elector, “hut I would like a reply to my question.” The query in point was whether the labour Tarty stood for the abolition of military training. Air Howard's reply. “Not altogether,” did not satisfy tho man. hut it was all ho got. “I have ot' many occasions .salin Parliament as a spectator,” said tho elector, “and I know how the gag is applied. But 1 must say I have never seen it more effectively applied than by you to-night.”

Sittings members will contest H> ol the 7(1 scats at the coining election. Those who have retired are the lion. I). IL Guthrie (Reform. Oroua). the Hon. .1. A. 1 Lilian (Nationalist, Invercargill). the Hell. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes (Reform. Ellesmere). Mr !.. M. Isin (Tinlcp'-iideiit. Christchurch North). Mr G. Witty (Independent. Rieearton). and Air .1. G. Thomson (Nationalist. Wallace). Fourteen members of previous Parliaments are seeking election, including the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Ward. ox-Liheia! Prime Minister, and Messrs IT. G. I-.U and E.P. Lee, cx-Afinisters. Alias Ellen Afelviile (Reform. Grey Lvim) is the only lady candidate at this election. Three years ago there 'were three lady aspirants, hut they obtained comparatively poor support.

The planet Mercury set on N'ovoml,or 1-1 :it 8..111. and <ui November loth at 8.55 p.m. : it may lie found wnll Ho the south of west, and as its apparent magnitude is- o.fi at the beginning of the month it should be easily seen. Venus sets on November Ist at 10.43 p.m. and on November loth at 10.57 p.h.: its apparent magnitude increases (luring the mouth from fi.S to- 1.1. Mars rises on November Ist at 4.10 a.m. and on November loth at fi.fi' a.in; -Jupiter sets on these dates at 0.5 n.m. and 11/20 p.m. respectively. Saturn sets on November Ist at 7.1 fi p.m.; if is in conjunction with the sun on November !Hh. when its distance from the earth will be alxmt 1,010,000.000 miles, winch is sboiit 01,000.000 miles less than the maximum distance which can sepaiato these bodies. There will be an oceiiltntinn of the planet Jupiter by the moon on November 20th, these In idles being in it line with the earth at 0.0-p p in. • the phenomenon will appear as a close graze to observers in New Zealand.

Air Harry Nelson, a member of the Westport-Borough’s electrical construction staff, met with an accident on Friday morning whereby he sustained a broken collar hone, injuries to hip and shoulder and possibly some internal injuries. He was engaged on one of the electrical poles at the end of hairs verandah, alxmt 30ft. off the ground, and as he made to come down, lie missed his looting, and fell. Fortunately. instead of coming the whole distance to the ground be first landed on the end of the verendah. and from there in his descent struck the ladder and then the side of Free and Cottrell’s building, coming down on to a saw lying on its face of the footpath. Dr Fote was sent for and rendered surgical attention. Nelson was then taken to the hospital, where he was reported to he getting along as well as could ho expected. Surplus stock sale at AfcGruer's begins on Saturday October .‘list. Drastic reductions in every department. A good profitable chance for you to buy the new summer goods at end of the season's sale prices. Heavy stocks are on hand, heavy shipments are coming forward. AYe must have room. AVe must have money. The prices are down to bedrock. Call and see for yourself. AfcGruer’s. Hokitika and G rev mon th. —-A dv t.

Gloves and Hosiery will he dealt with at McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Sale. Special line at fis lid. Save by buying now.—Advt.

Extraordinary reductions in Ladies’ frocks and costumes at McKay’s Ten Days’ Bargain Flutter.—Advt.

Less than a penny a dozen. That is what it costs to preserve eggs with Sharland's " Aloa ’’ Brand Egg Preservative. Eggs keen fresh for months.—Advt.

Belting; “ Tuffoid ” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. U. P. M. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Row, Christ-church.—-Advt.

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