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Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1926, Page 2

Traffic through the Otira tunnel from this end for the week ended yesterday was approximately 7795 tons.

In an inter-club tennis fixture between Hokitika and Greymouth. played at Grevmouth on Saturday, Hokitika defeated Greymouth by 14 matches to

In reply to an invitation from the Mayor of Greymouth, Mr W. 11. Parlilt. to Lord and Lady Allcnby to pay visit to the West Coast. Lord Allen!,v has replied regretting that the limited time at his disposal, prevented bis visiting many parts of New Zealand lie wished to see.

Mr H. Watkinson. District Engineer. Public Works Department, accompanied bv Mrs Watkinson left for Christ"hurch and Dunedin yesterday mornnur. Mr Watkinson will return via t e Mnast Pass and will inspect the route of the proposed Okuru-Jnekson bay road.

Popular Tuesday night social dance in aid of Fire Brigade Team's cxivm.ses to New Zealand CompetitionSoldiers’ Hall, February 9th. at 8.30 sharp. First-class floor, good mush and efficient M.C. Admission Is fie Itoom for cards. Come in numbers to patronise a worthy object.—Advt,

The Greymouth “Star” says that a motor-car and motor-cycle were concerned in a collision which took place on the Pnroa Road on Saturday. The car was driven by Mr Hart, who was proceeding to Hokitika. Mr ,T. Anderson. who had charge of the cycle, was shaken by the impact, and Mr .1. Morrissey of M.arsdeu. who was also on the cvclc. had his left leg slightly hurt.

Last evening’s “Grey Star” says: A car containing eight passengers when going down the lull into Punakaiki on Sunday, collided with a lusher motor lorry, which was timber laden. As a result of the collision, the car sobered damage to a front wheel and axle. At the point where the vehicles mot, which was too narrow to permit sale passing on the outside, I lie driver ol the car took the lesser risk and collided. During the delay resulting on the collision, other cars coming over the brow of the hill, “hanked up.” a Studehaker hitting the rear of a Chevrolet but doing no harm.

At ibe meeting of the Executive of the Boy Scouts the Cheif Commissioner reported that since last meeting ho had visited the Dunedin jamboree, and whilst there lie had noticed the Calliope Sea Scouts doing cutlass drill and a display of cutlass drill had been included in the programme of work, and was put on at the Scout display at the Exhibition grounds in connexion with the jamboree. After detailing correspondence between Dominion Headquarters and Commissioner Grigsby, of Auckland, on the subject, it was decided “That the attention of all Scout officers throughout the Dominion he draw to headquarters’ bulletin for April, 1925, where instructions were issued to the effect 1 that no Boy Scout or Sea Scout was tii he instructed in or carry anv military weapon or wear any miliary uniform or equipment.’ ’’

The Basket Ball held at Kokatahi hist Friday evening, proved a success beyond expectations. The large hall was filled, the night being fine and the townspeople availed themselves of the services of Messrs Xewmnn Bros’ cars, all the buses being packed. There were also many visitors from Itiinu and Knuieri. A special feature of flic evening’s entertainment was the presence of Goodfcllows’ Orchestra w'

rendered spirited music right through. Extras were kindly supplied by Mrs Mark Wallace and the Crougli family. The prize for the best basket went to Mrs H. Shingles, the judging being very capably carried out by Mr and Mrs TTrquliart. The waltzing competition created great interest and speculation amongst the large audience, and eventually Mr ,T. Slonforth and partner were declared the winners. The supper was all that could he desired, the ladies of the district' quite excelling themselves in this particular art. During the supper adjournment Mr T. O’Xeil (on liehalf of the Catholic Church Committee) in a neat speech thanked all those present for their attendance. making special mention of the musicians and various judges, who so kindly gave their services. The baskets were then put up for auction by Mr O’Xeil and the amount realised will help to swell the funds considerably. Dancing was kept going until 3 a.in. The duties of M.C. were efficiently carried out by Air B. Dowell. The opinion expressed was unanimous in declaring the function the most successl d of its kind held in the district. (Corresponden t.)

Orders are whirling in at a great rate for “ X'o-Bubbing Laundry Help.” A Is packet does seven washings beautifully.—Advt.

Xow in full swing McOruer’s Great Summer Sale, every article considerably marked down. Xo better value anywhere. Look at the prices: Ladies’ Cotton Vests Is. Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers Is lid. Ladies’ Jap Silk Blouses 7s lid. Hundreds of similar snips. Call for your share of the great offerings. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Men’s Rubber Pegamoid Waterproof Coast as supplied to the navy 60s for 22s 6d at McKay’s sale.-—Advt. Xo more grinding of teeth with Wade’s Worm Figs. Price Is 6d.— Advt. Men’s Black Oilskin Coats 27s fid foil's 6cl at McKay’s sale.-—Advt. Men ! “We have just-landed a large range of summer underwear. Athletic singlets for running or cycling. Is lid each. White cellular singlets and shirts from 3s 6d to 6s 6d at W. H. Stopforth’s. Bevel) St.—Advt. A great line of Ladies Silk Hose usually 3s lid to be cleared at 2s lid at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

Mr M. Keenan has a notice to trespassers in another column.

Messrs McMahon and Lee advertise entries for a sale in the Totara Flat Sale Yards on Friday, 12th February, at 12.30 o’clock sharp.

Be sure and pay Schroder and Co. a visit; ever line is drastically reduced in price to effect a speedy clearance at Schroder’s Great Sale.-—Advt.

Miss Ailcen Daly, A.T.C.L., resumes tombing at her residence, Fitzherhert St., on Monday, Fob. 15th,

A weekly assembly will Ik; held in the Tairca Hull, Aralmra. every Wednesday evening. Good music and excellent floor. Admission Is.—Advt.

Mr D. MeYiear, Alexander River, had the misfortune while cutting some timber, to let the axe slip, with the result that his right foot was so badly rut that lie had to have lour stitches put into it. This will keep him in idleness for some time to come.

Mr H. P. Stark, of the Bank of New South Wales, Sydney, formerly of Hokitika, is visiting New Zealand. Mr Stark came over for “big game ” fishing. and had good sport at Mercury Bay and Mayor Island. After a tour of the South Island lie will return to Sydney bv the Niagara on March 2nd.

Great sale of gloves and hose, 9il, Is, Is 6d, 2s, 2s (id up per pair at Schroder’s Clearing Sale. Boys’ shirts 2s Cd, 3s 6d and Is lid, each. Boys’ silk hose, 3s. 3.s (id, 3s lid, 4s 3d.—Advt.

The sale of privileges for the Westland A. and P. Association Show, which is being hold on the Hokitika Racecourse on Friday, Fell. 19th., will he sold by M. Houston and Co. at the mart, Canfp St., on Saturday, 13th. Feb. at 3 p.m. Particulars appear in the advt.

The annual Reefton school excursion will take place on Wednesday, when an excursion train, stopping at all stations botweu Inungnhun Junction and lkamatun. will run to Hokitika, leaving liiangahua Junction at fi a.m., and Reefton at 7.15 a.m.. leaving Hokitika on return at 5.35 p.m.

A very pleasant ceremony took place at the pavilion yesterday when the members of All Saints Tennis Chib gathered for the purpose of making a presentation to the secretary (Miss Lydia Fane) whose marriage to Mr Roy Paterson takes place to-morrow. The President of the Club (Rev. J. Perkins) in asking Miss Fane to accept a Doulton jug and cake dish, expressed appreciation of the good woik performed by Miss Fane as secretary to the Club, a'ml extended to her best wishes for her future happiness. Rev. Jack suitably replied on behalf of Miss Fane.

Letters received by the Commissary state that Bishop West Watson and his family intend to leave England by the Rotorua oil February 12, and this vessel is due in Wellington on Saturday, March 20. It is probable that the Bishop will cross to Lyttelton the same evening if the Rotorua arrives in sufficient time, and thus he may arrive oil Passion Sunday, states the “Church News.” Assuming that he will arrive in any case during the week following, it is likely that the formal “ enthronement ” will take place about Wednesday evening March 24.

The, best advertisers of “No-Rubbing Laundry l leip ” are. the users.—Advt.

Now arriving—Large consignments of choice Otago and Nelson apricots. Our instructions are to sell at the lowest market price. ’Phone No. 2. Paterson, Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Heavy Oily Canvas Coats. Mnckilopn and other good brands, 45s to 755. Inspect at W. H. Stopforth's Revr’l St.—Advt.

Don’t ask lor Egg Preservative—ask for Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. There’s a difference. With < Moa.” eggs may be poac-bed, boiled or fried.—Ad ft.