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Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1926, Page 2

A meeting of the Executive of the Progress I .vague is called for 4.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon.

A long-night dance will he held in the Woodstock Hall on Friday, heb. 12th. Admission: Ladies, a plate; gentlemen 2s.—Advt.

A branch of the Forestry League was formed as a result of a moating held at Greymouth yesterday. The district will extend from Ahaura in the north to the Tercmakau River in the south. The following officers were elected:—President, Air T. E. A. Seddon. ALP.: executive. Messrs F. A. Twtchingliam, J. O’Brien. J. McLean, J. W. Colwell and Dr. W. McKay.

The Westport "News” says that advice has been received that the Norway Australia Line proposes to despatch two to four steamers from Baltic ports to Xew Zealand between April and October next, providing sufficient inducement offers. If required, shipments will lie ae opted :it tlirounli rates from Norwegian, Swedish, Danish. Finnish and Baltic nut ports.

Butter production in the Auckland Province is still telow the figure reached at this time last year. although the choose output is inereasingIv greater. Butter received for the season to dale totalled 1.Oof),(143 boxes, compared with 1.151.063 boxes, a decrease of !11 .820 boxes. For the season to February 3rd. the cheese receipts totalled 101,530 crat.es. against 81,737 crates, an increase of 19.700 crates.

The Denis Kelioe Company were accorded a good house at the Princess Theatre last owning, when they presented “Away in Atlilone.” The performance was a. good one throughout, the play being splendidly staged, while the scenery was new and fresh and was particularly set out. The scene of the play was in a picturesque part of County Atlilone. and the plot was good and thoroughly enjoyed by all. tlie enthusiasm that evoked the efforts of tile various performers being most marked. The Company left by this morning's train for the north.

The Recfton excursionists had their outing yesterday marred by the drizzle of rain which commenced again at about 2.3 ft in the afternoon after a short respite, this being accompanied liv a light son-westerly. As the afternoon ware on the rain increased and continued till about 7 o’clock, when it ceased, the wind continuing and growing in velocity during the night. From the time the rain commenced until the departure of the pictiico train at 5.30 D.m. it is said the fruiterers and confectioners did good business, whilst the teasliops had a busy time dispensing the cup that cheers.

In the old nursery rhyme about the “Young Lady from Banbury Cross” we are told that sh? had “rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, and she shall make music wherever she goes.” That truth caii at times be stranger than Action is proved by a ns port from London that small gold bells sewn on garters constitute the latest tango novelty. This curious custom has not yet made its way to Australia or New Zealand, hut should the Argentine tango craze ever reach u.s there is no knowing to what length its devotees will go. In London ballrooms there is a variety of noises, and it. is stated that loud metallic tinkles almost drown the strain of the jazz bands. The secret of these tinkles lies in the heels of the new dance shoes worn by women. These are provided with revolving metal discs which make the music for the tango “stamp.” Unfortunately all women do not keep perfect time, and heeds are knocked and feet stamped at different moments, upsetting the rhythm of the dance. AVhen, in addition, the swaying of the hips—ordained by the tango—sets in motion the new eoat-of-mnil tunics, swings heavy head fringes, or jangles the dozen bracelets which many women affect, the noise becomes almost deafening. All this seems to give the lie direct to the commonly-accepted saying that the English take their pleasures sadly.

All 49 Gsd Millinery Models now lOs Gd ; all ready to wear Hats liow us lid and 7s lid at McKay's sale.—Advt.

Now’s the time to “put down” a plentiful supply of eggs for future use. Use Sharland’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative. Effective, clean, economical.—Advt. Great sale of gloves and hose. 9d, Is, Is 6d. 2s, 2s Gd up per pair at Schroder’s Clearing Sale. Boys’ shirts 2s Gd, 3s Gd and 4s lid. each. Boys’ silk hose, 3s, 3s Gd, 3s lid, 4s 3d. Advt.

These are stirring times for Grocers, thanks to “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help,” the famous .labour-saver.—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, Alackilogn and other good brands, tos to 765. Inspect at AY. H. Stopforth's Revell St.—Advt.

Don’t ask for Egg Preservative —ask for Sharland’s lloa Brand Egg Preservative. There’s a difference. With * Moa,” eggs may be j>oached, boiled or fried.—Adrt. Tinned eggs are as good as fresh if preserved with Sharland’s " “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. One bottle will do twenty dozen.—Advt Marrying is alright provided “ NoRubhing Laundry Help” is always available for the weekly wash-ing.—-Advt. Only 2 dozen pairs left of our famous Fancy Striped and Coloured Socks at 2s lid pair. W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt. Economise money, time and labour. Use “ Tan-ol ” the liquid polish for floors, furniture and leather goods. All stores.—Advt. Orders are whirling in at a great rate for 11 No-Rubbing Laundry Help.” A Is packet does seven washings beautifully.— Afjvt.

Sample Vests—real snips—at Addisons.—Advt.

Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, February 14tli:—Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Kokatahi 10 a.m. “Men who have been in the Navy, and men of the mercantile marine, usually carry their paper money in their hats,” said a nautical witness in the Auckland Supreme Court. He also stated that the men carried silver in their boots, their socks, and all sorts of places. The Kanieri-Hokitika Sawmilling Company notify in our advertising columns to-day that they are prepared to supply thoroughly seasoned dressell timber in any quantity. including weather-boarding, flooring, match lininjr( rustic and mouldings. Quotations will be given on application. It- is notified in this issue that during sluicing operations at- Slip Hill, on Lake Kanieri road, for widening purposes, traffic must approach cautiously. While the road is blocked fos sluicing, red Hags will he exhibited as danger signals. Every facility will he given for traffic to pass with as little delay as possible, and vehicles may cross the working point at a signal from the workmen.

The death took place yesterday meriting at the. Grey Hospital of Air Herbert R. Simeon, who has been a resident of Greymouth for the past five years. The late Afr Simeon, who was 68 years of age, saw service in the Boer War, and also during the Great War. lie entered iho Grey Hospital about a year ago to undergo treatment and recently developed conditions which eventually led to his death. He was prominent in the foundation of the West Coast Rugby League Centre, and represented Nelson Crock on the Executive.

Letters conveying the Department’s appreciation of their successful efforts in saving the Kuniara railway station from destruction by fire on the night if .January 22nd, when the flames from the burning hotel at Kumarn Junction seriously threatened the station buildings, have been received from the Railway Board of Management by Captain I. AleFarlane, of the Kumara Eire Brigade. and .Messrs J. Alehrtens and B. Ferguson, .of Kumara Junction. As •i further mark of recognition of their services, they have each been notified Mint upon application a Free return first-class railway pass to any part of the Dominion will be granted to each recipient when leaving on his next holiday.

Those in search of real genuine bargains should see the Aten’s and Hoys Coats offering this week at Addisons Hoys’ Coals from 10s. Afen’s from 30s Advt.

Sluicing operations to widen Lake Kanieri road at Flip Hill, are now in hand. W liter has ho?ti brought on from a dam nearby, and at the no/./.le mouth there is a pressure of about 10ft feet. AA’itli a good supply, excellent progress will be made' in removing the hillside, and greatly in excess of the time manual labour would require. Some of the material is heavy stones, some very large. These are to be saved as fi r as possible for the stone crusher later. The road itself will be widened about 16 feet, finis securing the road at the paint where it has been in danger for a long time past. The road grade on the hill is to he improved also bv filling near the foot, and removing u bump near the top. The facility with which tin? earth can be removed by the water must bo seen to be appreciated. The work will he well under wav by the week-end. and there "ill soon be a good showing for the preparatory work carried out.

Bo 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.

Now in full swing McGruor’s Groat Summer Sale, every article eonsidoribly marked down. No better value anywhere. Look at. the prices: Ladies’ Cotton A’ests 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.

Alen’s Rubber Pegamoid AA’aterproo Coast as supplied to the navy 60s fo: 22s 6d at McKay’s sale.—Advt.

No more grinding of teeth wit! Wade’s Worm Figs. Price Is 6d.Advt. '

Men's Black Oilskin Coats 27s Gd for 17s Gd at McKay’s sale.—Advt. Afoul AVe have just landed a large range of summer underwear. Athletic singlets for running or cycling, Is lid each. AVliite cellular singlets and shirts from 3s Cd to Gs Gd at AV. 11. Stopforth’s, Revell St.—Advt. A great line of Ladies Silk Hose usually 3s lid to l>e cleared at 2s lid at McKay’s sale.—Advt.