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Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1925, Page 2

Entries for Monday's fat stock sale at Aralmra appear in this issue. In the Cook County road signs are being painted on large stones at the roadside following the custom in the United States.

At a conference of County Councils at Hamilton recently a suggestion that the travelling expenses of members of all local bodies should be fixed at .Cl Is a day, plus travelling allowance of Is a mile one way. was passed and forwarded to the Audit Department.

To meet the convenience of several of the stall holders, it has been decided to defer the sale of work for the benefit of the restoration fund for the Methodist Church for a wed;, and the function will he held now at the Soldier.-’ Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, December 2nd and 3rd. instead of November 25th and 26th. as announced previously.

This day week there is expected to he quite a monster gathering on Cass Square when the Hokitika beautifying Society will hold its special gala day to raise funds for the continuation of its work. In the past the effect of the worl; brought about by the beautifying Society has been approved very geiierallv. and no doubt there will he a

willingness on the part of the public to see that service maintained. For the amusement and entertainment of the public quite a novel programme has been drawn up, and patrons will he afforded the opportunity of spending a very pleasant afternoon on Cass

Square. The Government advises in this issue an offer of 5J per cent, securities, debentures or inscribed stock, with currency of 10 years. This issue is being made with a view to providing further capital for advances to settlers and workers through the State Advances office, for development of the country, and for the promotion of increased production generally. It affords an opportunity to secure a profitable and sound investment and those who can do so should subscribe freely to help the Dominion.

A monster euchre and dance will be held in St. .Mary’s Club Rooms on Monday. Nov. 16th. when the first prize will he a special one (a trip to the Franz Josef Glacier), kindly donated by Mr Newman. The second prizes are valuable whilst there will lie prizes for the lucky table. Advantage will bo taken of the occasion to present the prizes to the winners of the season’s aggregate competition. Supper provided and good music for the dance. Admission Is. Advt.

Coloured Madras Curtaining in fashionable shades opened to-day at Addisons.—Advt. Cheap eggs all the year round if yon preserve a plentiful supply now. 9harland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative keeps eggs fresh for months. Clean and economical. —Advt.

Owing to the threatening weather conditions this morning the Hunanga Bowling team decided to cancel their proposed visit to Hokitika to-day.

Mr E. C'holerton, optical speciali-i. has arrived at Hokitika and may be eoiistilied at Keller's Hotel lor tin next ten (lavs.

The Government are offering 5J per cent debentures or inscribed stock with a currency to Ist February. III3G. Applications will be received at any bank or postal money order office.

Messrs M. Houston and Co. will sell on the premises of Air L. Aldridge, Gibson Quay, on ’Wednesday next at 2 p.m, furniture and effects, including pia.no, and also a twelve year lease of section.

Mr 11. J. Bigiiell has resigned from the position of a representative of the Canterbury Education Board on the .Management Committee of the Grevmouth Technical High School. Mr J. Tcnnent, Greymouth, has been asked to accept tlie position.

“Your own country first. Buy only New Zealand-made goods.” This will he the new slogan employed in the post marking machine at Wellington Central G.P.O. very shortly. The present slogan is, “ Buying New Zealand goods keeps New Zealand busy.”

The Baby Parade on Cass Square next Saturday promises to excite a great deal of interest. Entries for the various classes are coming to hand, and may lie notified at the County Office. There is likely to be several entries from the country. Entries may ho communicated with the necessary particulars as to age over the telephone.

Alt interesting experiment to ascertain whether bees will produce two crops of honey in the one year is about to lie carried out. The Niagara, which arrived at Auckland from Vancouver, brought a consignment of bees, aggregating about 135,00(1. These will be worked in Auckland during the present season, and if they take kindly to the change they will he shinned hack to British Columbia in time for the start of the next season there.

The Federal Elections in Australia arc proceeding to-day. In the ordiuarv coarse of events results will tint he known till Monday's papers issue. However folk with wireless plants lis-tening-in late to-night- and to-morrow night, will no doubt be able to pick un a good deal of information in respect id the result. There is compulsory \ citing for the elections and it is cxiiccted fully 911 per cent of those enrolled will go to the poll. The elections arc creating the greatest interest throughout the Commonwealth.

Mrs B. .1. '-’eddon. of Wellington, is making a short visit to Greymouth. prior in leaving for Melbourne, on a vi-it to her brother whom she has not -een for some years. Mrs Scddon will return from Australia next month with Dr and Mrs Morice. and family, wlm have been on an extended lour to America and Northern Europe. ’I he many friends of Airs Sedilon will be exceedingly pleased lo learn of her continuing good health, and will wish her a pleasant holiday trip to Australia and a safe return.

A motor smash occurred yesterdav morning on the Boss Hoad. Mr .1. Allen, the well-known Boss sawmiller was driving up from Boss, and when crossing the bush tramline of Butler Bros. Huatapu sawmill, a rake ol trucks which the mill locomotive was pushing out to the hush collided with his ear. The ear driver was unable to see tile trucks as he approached, as they came out of a culling upon the mad. The impact knocekd the motor off the road, and caused the trucks to pile up. hut Air Allen fortunately escaped scatheless. The ear. however, was very considerably damaged. It was an Italian machine, almost new, and cost £llOO. A barman at Auckland was sentenced on Tuesday to fourteen days’ imprisonment for tlicit. Senior-Sergeant Edwards said accused was working at a bar at Kllerslic Hu recourse on Saturday. lie was kept under observation and was seen to he slcight-01-hand tricks with several pieces of silver. It was discovered that he had sewn the top of his sock to the inside of the trousers, so that coins made to disappear at I.is waist wore caught. AYhen he was searched, silver amounting to £2 Its ficl was found in his sock. He made a full confession and pleaded that be had succumbed to temptation. The Magistrate, Air F. K. Hunt, said the temptation must have started early in the morning, when accused sewed up the sock.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Druids was held last night, a good iiLtciidanco of members being present.. A vote of condolence was passed to the relatives of two brothers of the Order. Three brothers were reported on tin' sick funds of the bodge. Sick pay to the amount of £2 3s 4d was passed for payment. Accounts as submitted wore passed for payment. A maternity bonus of £6 was also passed for payment. Two candidates were elected by ballot. Five members were initiated into the Order. One proposition for membership was received. It was decided to hold tile competition for the Arch Druids charge early in January. The meeting closed with the usual chorus. i

Just opened to-day at Addisons, best value in pure linen table damask, tablecloths and serviettes to match. Inspection invited.—Advt. Half-price days commencing Friday, November 13th, new summer goods right clown to half usual prices. lieing heavily overstocked we give you your chance to buy our surplus stocks at half prices. Join in with the thrifty, make this big concession sale you savings hank. McCruer’s HalfPrice Sale, Hokitika and Greymonth. —Advt.

An early inspection is cordially invited to inspect a special shipment of art silk dress stuffs, ginghams, and voiles, linens and other Christmas novelties at .special out prices at Schroder and Co’s.—Advt.

McKay’s Bargain: 80 new Reversible Wool Rugs, just landed direct from Messrs A. and IT. Naylor ftlio manufacturers), England. (Middle man’s profit eliminated). Four sizes 12ft, 275; 15ft, 33s fid; 18ft, 10s fid: and sofa size 635. Ordinary prices are 355, -12 s. -IPs fid and 755. respectively. We can supply sets of one design in different sizes. Don't pay more than you should. Vi-it McKay's.—Advt.

Factory Owners: You can depend on the quality of “Tufi'oid ” Belting under the most severe conditions of service. Yet our quotes for same will agreeably surprise you. B. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. Advt. To learn the secret of good launder ing simply read the directions on the back of a “No Rubbing Laundry Help” packet.—Advt. Liquid “ Tnn-ol ” the quick polisher for floors, furniture and leather goods. Clean and easy to apply.—Advt.