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Hokitika Guardian, 15 April 1926, Page 2

The price list of Turner’s Sint ion Mart appears in this issue. A plain and fancy dress kill will lie hold in the Three Mi<e Hall on Wednesday, April 21st., in aid of the Arahura Football Club. The Town Clock had a spasm yesterday and began striking twelve, ten minutes before the hour, and kept up the early practice for the rest of the day. A meeting will be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock to-night of ladies and gentlemen willing to assist in organising a complimentary social to Mr and Mrs. T. K. Y. Seddon, at a date to be fixed. AO interested are invited to attend. At the Soldiers’ Hall at 3.15 o’clock to-morrow afternoon a meeting of ladies will lie held to constitute a Indies’ committee in connection with the social work of the R.S.A., and in particular to assist in conducting the weekly euchre tournaments in aid of the hall funds. The Nelson Jockey Club has now decided that all winners after the declaration of weights will lie re-hnndi-capped instead of having fixed penalties. A boat is expected to leave Greymouth on the 20th and will have room for horses. Freights must be arranged from the Nelson end. Nominations close on Saturday next. First aid for coughs, colds and influenza Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt.

Try Addisons for Shetland wool underwear, nightdresses, cam knickers, knickers, camisoles and vests.—Advt.

Private advice was received yesterday stating Mr Warren Cuttnnce, son of Mr J. Cuttance, had passed his filial solicitor’s examination.

We have been requested to stale that the defendant in a debt case at last Thursday’s sitting of the Magistrate's Court, A. Henderson, is not,, Mr A. D. (Bob) Henderson of Ruatnpu.

The ball in tbe -Soldiers’ Hall hist evening in aid of the funds ol the Beautifying Association atrracted a large attendant.© and proved a very enjoyable gathering. The committee had made complete supper arangements and capital music was provided by Miss Giese-’s orchestra, dancing being kept up till an early hour.

The funeral of the late Mrs Edwin Brown, of Hampden Street, took place this morning and was attended by a large gathering ol friends. The scholars of St. Mary’s School and Convent attended in la body. The llev. Father Monagle conducted the services at St. Mary’s Church and the graveside, on which a large number of floral tributes were plated. When tno steamer Tees returns to Grcymouth from "Wellington at tbe eiul of this week she will bo overhauled and inspected by the Marin© department, She will also he fitted with refrigerating machinery, and one hold will ho insulated to provide cool storage for fish, butter, and cheese, from the Chatham Islands. Such work is a new departure for Grcymouth.

Collisions can be frequently .avoided by driving a ear with good brakeThe Chrysler cars are all fitted with Chrysler 4-whcel hydraulic brakes, which makes it possible to pull the car up in its own length when In veiling 25 miles per hour. It pays t( own a. Chrysler—the greatest value fm money car on the market.—Harley and Co. Bill., West Coast Agents, Grovmoufffi.

Nominal ions for the mayoralty of Hunanga closed at'noon yesterday hut no nominations were received. Ihe Mayor recently in office, Mr W. S. Clark, resigned to make his residence in ('olden, where he has recently gone into business, thus creating the vacancy for which nominations closed today. Il is understood that the Council may now appoint one ol their number'to till Hie position, or can select some person outside the Council to be Mayor till the next election is due.

A meeting ol Indies and gentlemen will be held at the County Chambers at 7.:1U o’clock to-night (Thursday) to arrange lor a. complimentary social to Mr and Mrs T. K. Y. Seddon at a date to lie fixed. All interested in organising a function for the town and country public are invited to attend.— Advt. '

A Christchurch telegram stales that representatives of the various educational bodies of North Canterbury entertained the lion Sir,lames Harr, Minister of Education, and High Commis-sioner-elect. at a farewell luncheon yesterday. Mr 11. D. Acland. Chairman of the Hoard ol Governors ol Canterbury College, presided over a large attendance. Representatives of governing bodies and teaching staffs of many institutions were present, also Mr .1. Caughley. Director of Education.

The : Edcn bye-election is taking place to-day to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sir dames l’iirr. There are three candidates. Sir James Gunson (Reform) Miss Melville '(lndependent Reform) and Mr Mason (Labour). It is generally expected that Sir dames Gunson will be returned with a fairly .substantia! majority. The rseillts will he made available through the Telegraph Office up to 8 p.m. and after that through the Telephone Office.

AVe regret to record the death of Mr Ferdinand A'roblfski of Kauieri, the well-known carpenter, which took place at the Westland Hospital this morning after a short illness. Deceased was 46 years of age and, leaves a sorrowing wife, family of six (four daughters and two sons), father and mother (Air and Mrs Joseph AYoblfski of Tvanieri). two brothers (Albert of Lower Kokatahi and Joseph of Tvanieri) and four sisters (Mrs Harris, Now Plymouth, Mrs J. Singer. Tvanieri, Mrs N. F-airlie, Tvanieri, and Miss E. A'roblfski. Tvanieri).

Tlie following Post Office promotions and appointments ill the Greyinoutll district are announcedMr AA\ D. Pnncklnirst, postman, Greyinoutll, promoted to cadet, Greyinoutll; Mr AL Bergin, exchange clerk, Hokitika (kite of Greyinoutll), promoted to cadet, Chief Post Office. Christchurch; Mr Ronisch, messenger. Westport, promoted to cadet. ReofUni ; Miss E. AT. Harrison, temporary exchange attendant. Grey mouth, and Miss At. G. Coulson. temporary exchange attendant, Hokitika, promoted to tlie permanent staff; Aliss A. R. Wood appointed temporary exchange attendant, Grovniouth.

The Hokitika Bowling Club season just completed has hardly been as successful as those of past years. In lie first pl/.ice the heavy and continuous spells of wet weather during the earl, summer prevented play on many occasions and as a result the interest shown was not as keen as usual, the inclement weather preventing, the usual number of inter-Club mutches taking place. The membership has also shown a. falling off and this has not improved the financial position, though Ihe receipts and expenditure for the year will about balance. The (lull will be holding their annual ball on June 3rd., when another very siiecessfnl annual gathering is looked for. With a more favourable summer season next year il is hoped that the Club will show a substantial increase in its' memliersliip.

The marriage was celeb rated on Tuesday at St. Canicc’s Church. Westport-, of Hr Colin H. Reynolds, youngest- son of .Mrs Reynolds, and the late Hr .J. Reynolds, to Kathleen Julia, youngest daughter of Mrs McLaughlin and the late Hugh McLaughlin, of Lyttelton St. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Roy Snow, looked charming in an ivory satin liiarocain trimmed with radium lace and pearls, and wore the usual orthodox wreath and veil. The bridesmaid. Miss Julia McEnaney, of Greymouth. cousin of the bride wore mauve mnrocain frock and mauve Dutch cap. Both carried beautiful bouquets. The bridegrom was attended by Hr Martin McKnaney, of Greymouth. After the wedding ceremony a large number of friends were entertained at a sumptuous wedding breakfast Vit the residence of t bride’s mother, where the happy couple received many useful presents. The honeymoon will be spent in the North Island, the bride travelling in a fawn tweed costume and henna felt hat. Addisons have opened up all sizes in children's rubber capes with hoods, maids’ rubber coats, black, tan and grey ; ladies’ ruber coats, nil shades. Splendid quality and cheapest prices. —Advt. *■ To be or not to be ” —“ To rub or not to rub”? All! that is the question, so sings “ No-Rubbing Landry Help,” the abolisher of washboard slavery.—Advt. A simple, scientific remedy is “ Nazol.” Cures a cold like magic. Powerful and penetrating. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt,