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Hokitika Guardian, 23 January 1926, Page 2

The Municipal Hand will render a programme on Cass Square to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 p.m.. The Westland County Council invites lenders in this i-sue for building Harris Creek bridge. Koiterangi. 'lenders close on the 9th prox. Popular Tuesday night social dance in aid of Fire Brigade Team's expenses to New 7,calami Competitions,; Soldiers’ Hall, Jan. 2lilh. at 8.3(1 sharp. First-class Hour, good music and efficient M.C. Admission is (id. Boom for cards. Come in uumbers to patronise a worthy object. Dances follow on Feh. 9th. and 23rd. Don’t miss the series.—Advt.

It is notified in this issue that the electoral rolls for the County of Westland are open at several Post Offices from the 27th ilist, to the loth prox. Objections may Ik- lodged up to the 22nd prox. Tin- rolls come into roiee on April 7th. aml will he used at the County Elections in .May next. Only persons whose rates are paid may vote at any election or poll at which Unrolls are used.

The marriage was celebrated at St. Joint’s Church, Westport on Wednesday evening of Mr Jack Anderson, curate of Nelson, to Miss Mina l.ovcstam, of Bussell Street. Westport. Miss Kathleen Levestam was the bridesmaid and .Mr .Made Levestam the best man. The Rev. •). A. Jonnyn was (lie officiating clergyman. Mr and Mrs Anderson left on Thursday morning for Nelson and Christchurch on their honeymoon.

The municipal baths have been well patronised during the warm weather. The ocean beach also lias it numerous votaries, hilt in view of the sharks infesting the shore waters of late, patronage in that quarter should he very limited, as there is a serious risk involved. Swimming parties of families in the river, South Hoktika, are also fairly numerous when the tide serves, the visit partaking of the nature of a picnic. The young folk particularly enjoy this form of holiday making.

The weather yesterday which was unfavourable in the early morning got worse as the afternoon wore on, a steady rainfall occurring. Towards live o’clock a heavy southerly gale sprang up. and for four hours the elements were rough and wet. The wind dropped about ten o'clock, and the sky cleared, but there was further heavy rain in the night, and this morning was stormy though there was not much rain falling. The atmos--1 here was much cooler too, after the last few sultry days.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that tile date of payment of the Income-tax is Monday, the Bth. day of February, Additional tax will accrue if the tax is not paid or on before Ist. March, 1926. The demands will he posted from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes on or about 31st. January, 1926. Demands must he presented with all payments, and if a demand has not been received the Commissioner should be communicated with.

Ladies and gentlemen! The whiteness of your linen is a splendid index to your characters and an absolute triumph for ‘‘ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt. Schroder and Co., announce the commencement of a great departmental sale on Friday, the 22nd. Beginning with the Showroom, frocks, and dressstuffs, they are out to reduce stock to a minimum. These are a few examples of tlie prices that rule from Friday. Prints, lOd. 11.Jd, Is a yard; crepes from 9d; 48in navy “schoolgirl” serge, 6s 6d. Frocks, these will run from os 6d, 6s 6d. 7s 6d, 9s 6d. 17s Gel up. Millinery, roady-to-wears from 3s Gd, 5s Gd, 7s Gd up; models from 10s Gd up; shapes Is, 2s Gd, 3s Gd. Remember that this departmental sale begins on Friday 22nd. Remember that one line will follow another, and watch for successive announcements, it will b§ tyorth while,— Adrt.

Owing to the inclement weather the Ituimnga Picnic Excursion to Hokitika to-dnv was cancelled.

Tlie entries for the Arahura Eat Stock Sale on Monday morning appear in this issue.

The Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Hank meet on Tuesday next at 2.30 p.m.

Owing to the Rtmanga excursion being cancelled the howling match arranged between Hokitika and Hunanga was also cancelled.

Kegulations under the Deteriorated Lands Act, 1925, gazetted prescribe forms for applications for revaluations and for advances, etc. Advances under section 11 of the'Act to any one person shall not exceed £i*>o- Amended regulations under the Public Service Act, dealing with payment while on sick leave, arc gazetted.

Among the candidates who. in the Senior National Scholarship Examination held in November last, reached the standard of qualification for scholarships. viz 1>33 nor cent., were the following West Coasters Pobinn Elvira Anderson (Hokitika D.li.S.) 1184 marks, Frank Norman Wylde (Greymouth Technical School) 1420 marks.

Glad singing housewives confront us at every turn, thanks to “No-Rubbing Laundry Help.” the nbsolvcr of washhoard slavery.—Advt.

Great Summer Sale begins on Saturday. January 23rd at AlcGruer’s. Every Department has its abundance of wonderful bargains, never before savings like now. Ladies’ Ribbed Vests now Is Ladies’ Corsets now 2s (id, Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers Is lid, Klin. Art Silk Dress Maroon ins 3s lid. Klin fancy Checked Ginghams now Is 2d a yard. Many hundreds of similar snips at AlcGruer’s, Hokitika and Greyinouth. —Advt.

£5 buys you "Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher hut it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you from lire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. E. P. M, Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Summer colds and Ilay-Fcver quickly banished by “ Nazol.” Inhaled or taken on sugar it has a wonderful healing effect. (10 doses Is fid.—Advt.