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Hokitika Guardian, 25 January 1926, Page 2

St. Agnes Hostel, Hokitika, re-opens on Felt. Ist. Girls attending the High School and young children of school ago will he received. Friday last, was the ‘doth anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria, which event occurred at Osborne. Isle of Wight, on January 2nd. 1901. Mr IS. ('. Waclicr. proprietor of the Greymoiitli Brewery, recently had two lingers of the right hand amputated, as the result of a machinery accident, but is now making good progress towards recovery. The British Bowlers are now playing in Canterbury, and eonie to Greymoiilh next Saturday, staying over Sunday there and playing on the (Iroylilontli green on Monday. February Ist. leaving next day for Westport, phiyin there on Wednesday. February 3rd and leaving next day for XcNon.

A meeting of the Westland it\ Council will he held at -1 o’clock tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon to prepare the order paper for the visit of the Highways Board in the evening. At the County Chambers in the evening, in addition to the County deputation, a deputation from the Automobile Association will wait on the Board also.

The Biinaiiga Bowling Club iiotitie' 1 the local Club on Satur.ta.r. when cancelling that day's game owing to the weather conditions, that they had r fixture against the Oroyniniith Co' ami that on the following Saturday. February Oth, they were to play lie Westport ( luh at Westport lor the Ballinger Buckles, now held bv Westport, the team going north a couple of days earlier, and having the special game, prior to the play in llu* West Coast tournament that opens at Westport on Monday. February 7th.

It Wiis us well thill, tin' Rtmaiiga I’iciiiu excursion was cancelled on S»tiii'duy. I lie weather ill ter u "ft night cleared about 8 a.in. but at 10 o'clock it heavy shower fell. Then the sun came out, but it clouded up after midday, and at 1.30 p.m. rain set in again and the afternoon was a very wet and stormy one. the rain coining down in exceptional force, one shower about 7 p.m. being of a specially heavy nature, that caused the water tables about the streets to overflow. Tla weather was much cooler than it had been for some time past. A thunderstorm was also experienced for a few minutes, the thunder being very loud.

Popular Tuesday night social dance in aid of Fire Brigade Team’s expenses to New Zealand Competitions; Soldiers’ Hall, Jan. 26th. at 8.30 sharp. First-class floor, good music and efficient M.C. Admission Js (id. Room for cards. Come in numbers to patronise a worthy object. Dances follow oil Fell. Oth. and 23rd. Don’t miss the series.—Advt.

The Committee of the Westland Trotting Club met on Wednesday night last, when there were present: Messrs F. McGregor (chairman). A. W. Yarrall, J. Stafford, .1. ,1. Breeze, jnr.. It. Wliilev, C. Sellers, .J. •). .Mclntosh and FI. A. Thompson. The minutes of the previous meeting were lead and confirmed. The secretary presented the balacc sheet of tie trotting meeting held on Saturday 2nd January, showing gross receipts £1537 10s Od, expenditure £135!) 19s Id, leaving a net credit balance of £lB6 11s Sd. Ihe statement was received and considered very satisfactory. The amount oi £527 9s lil was paid to the Government by way of taxation. It was resolved that all outstanding accounts be passed for payment, and that _ a sub-committee consisting of the chairman. and Messrs Mclntosh and Aairall be appointed to peruse the draft of rules in connection with the incorporation of the Club under the Act. Mr C. Gavlor was elected a member of the Club.

The deatli took place at Wellington on Saturday, suddenly, of Air James Little, eldest son of Mrs and the late .Mr Archibald Little of Park Street. Deceased was a native of Hokitika and 51 vows of age. He was a hoot-maker by trade and for the past twenty years has been in the employ of Messrs Hannah and Co., Boot Manufacturers. For several years he was in charge of the firm’s Auckland branch, and latterly has l>een residing in Wellington. He was down here at Christmas on a visit to his mother. He was a widower. with no children. He leaves a mother, three sisters. (Mrs M. Moore. Mrs Wormington and Mrs B. Brown, all of Hokitika) and two brothers (Archibald and William, both of Koiternngi). General sympathy will l>e felt for the relatives in their sudden loss.

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 the prices that rule from Friday. Prints. lOd, Hid. Is a yard: crepes from 9d: 48in navy “schoolgirl” serge, 6s fid. Frocks, these will run from ,5s 6d, Gs (Id, 7s 6d, 9s 6d. 17s Gd up. Millinery, readv-to-wears from 3s 6d. 5s 6d, 7s 6d up; models from 10s Gd up; shapes Is, 2s Gd. 3s fid. Remember that this departmental sale begins on Friday 22nd. Remember that one line will follow another, and natch for successive announcements, it will he worth while.—Advt.

Ask for “Nazol ” when you’ve got a cold. Quick relief ensured. Only Is 6d for 60 doses. From all chemists and stores. —Advt. Mill and Factory Supplies: Get our quotes for Belting, Belt Dressing, Boiler Compound, Graphite, Grease, Lubricants, Boiler Graphite, “Climax” Packing, etc., R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Owing to the uncertain condition of tlie weather yesterday it was decided by the Municipal Band to postpone the programme in Cass Square, until some future date.

A new locomotive, No. 310, ot the “ Q ” Class and one of the largest and most powerful engines employed on the New Zealand Railways, lias been installed on the West Coast, to run between Otira and Grevmouth in order to cope with the increased traffic on this line. It is the biggest locomotive employed on the West Coast side, and is of the type that runs between Christchurch and Dunedin and Auckland and Wellington.

When reading in bed at his home in Papanui road the other evening, a young Christchurch solicitor received whispered information from his wife that a man had looked through the window. Slipping into another room, which was in darkness, he saw two men who were obviously reconnoitring. One was carrying a hag. and approached the house across the lawn. The solicitor rushed out in bare feet and pyjamas and attacked the man. who grabbed a bicycle at the gate and made off in the direction of May’s road. The householder overhauled him, and the intruder, when at bay, showed a willingness to mix it. They traded blows over the bicycle, until the stranger put his hand in his pocket. At this action the solicitor called loudly for .help. The man immediately dropped the hag and bolted. With feet cut by stones, a big toe sprained, and other injuries the householder was not inclined to follow him. and picked up the hag and bicycle and returned to his house. The other man left marks on the hack fence, indicating that he had made off when his companion was attacked.

Great Summer Sale begins on Saturday, January 23rd at McGrucr’s. Every Department has its abundance of wondei;ful bargains, never before savings like now. Ladies’ Ribbed Vests now Is, Ladies’ Corsets now 2s 6d, Ladies’ CVepe Bloomers Is lid. -lOin. Art Sillc Dress Marocnins 3s I l ' l .- 40in Fuiic-y Cheeked Ginghams now Is 2d a yard. Many hundreds of similar snips at McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

£5 buys you “Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher but it secures for you reduced insurance premiumand is always ready to save von from tire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M- .Man miig and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christ church.—Advt.

Liquid “ Tan-ol ” the quick polisher for floors, furniture and leather goods. Clem and easy to apply—Advt.

SawmiHing Machinery: Bush l.aco motives, Steam Saw feeds, Mean Cross Cut Saws, Logging Blocks, 'Jim her Jacks, etc., from R. P. M. Man niu ,r and Co., o Bedford Bow, Chiistchurch, representing A. ami G. Price Lid., Tha mes. —Ad vt.