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Hokitika Guardian, 20 April 1926, Page 2

Owing to Pantomime, the Peerless Pictures this week will be shown at Ruatapii on Wednesday, Woodstock on Thursday and Kokalalii on Friday.— Ailvt.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board has arranged with Hie Shipping Companies to put on the berth a vessel to load frozen meat for Genoa in May.

A fortnightly euchre tournament and dance will be commenced in the Koitcrangi Hall on Wednesday April 21st. flood prizes and good music. J. Sloiuic, lion, sec.- Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co direct attention to their sale in the mart tomorrow afternoon at* 2.30 o’clock -of Kanicri tram sections and house in Hie estate of the late 11. Morris, and also furniture and apples.

Ladies’ Woollen Costumes. Jumpers and Sports Coats at greatly reduced prices, also Ladies’ Overcoats in Yclmir. Tweed and Rubber at very low prices. We invite your inspection.— Patersons. Rcvcll Street.—Advt.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offered on Kith April, 1926 Canterbury: Wethers, 50lbs and under, (ipl ; . r >7lbs to (Mlhs, 5.',d; ewes, under 48lbs, -lid ; 48lbs to (tllbs, 3;d ; prime woolly, lambs, 3!ilbs and under, 9Jd; 47lbs to 421bs, BJd ; 43lbs and over 7§d ; second quality lambs, .'iiillis and under, ’'ld ; over .'ililbs, 7-jjd.'

Saturday next, "ill be Poppy Day. It will be the eve of Anzac Day. The Returned Soldiers’ Association "ill have poppies on sale throughout the town and district, and t lie public arc invited to wear a poppy for Reniemzrance on Anzac Day. Those willing to assist with the sale ol poppies next Saturday are desired to communicate with the Mayoress (Mrs I’errv).

A special musical programme will Ijo provided in connection with the <ompii me it ary social to In; tendered Mr T. E. Y. Soddon and .Mrs Seddon, on .May sth. In addition arrangements are being made to instill the wireless so that distant records from Australia and elsewhere will be rendered between the dance numbers. Tickets for the social are now on sale. 1 A party of 90 Westland school ' children leave for Dunedin on Saturday next, slopping at Christchurch over the Sunday while on route. The party return to Hokitilii on May Ist. .Mr W. S. Pratt, organising teacher will he in charge, with Mrs R. Lynn and Miss Stephens as assistants. All essays for the competition prizes offer- • ed by the Progress League must he sent in not later than Mry loth., and will ho adjudged immediately after. “ ! find that the child died at the Christchurch Hospital on April 8 as the result of injuries suffered through lulling been knocked down by a bicycle ridden by Allan Edmund Wislinrt on April (i.” This was the verdict of Mr H. A. Young at an inquest held on Saturday at Christchurch into the death of Joyce Primmer Porter, six years or age. .Medical evidence was given hv Dr Pearson, who stated that he had found lifomorrhnge in the skull. The haunorrhage was due to a fracture. ll.is Worship the Mayor (Mr C, A. Perry) is having the usual arrangements made for the commemoration of Anzac Day on the calendar date next Sunday. The parade will take place at PI. JO. At 11.90 the parade will reform at (lie Pioneers’ Memorial and march to the State School war memorial and afterwards to the Cenotaph on Cass Square. At the public war memorial a public service will take place and short addresses will he given. There will he a special military function on this occasion- a field ceremonial parade being observed. On leaving Cass Square the parade will march to the Clock Tower where military honors will he given the departed South Afrimns. Tn the afternoon at 2.15 the members of the 11.5. A. assemble at the Pioneers' Memorial and march to the Hokitika cemetery to deposit wreaths on the graves of departed soldiers and nurses interred there. Upturning tn town the men and their friends will he entertained at afternoon tea bv the Indies’ committee. Our New Wool’s Blankets. Bugs and Flannels are now in very great demand —at very reasonable, prices for Cash. It will pay von to visit Schroder and Co., or ling up Phone 121 .s. for any further information.—Advt. Something worth making up, our striped white flannelettes, flannels, dress flannels all shades, coloured winceyette in pale blue, helio. flesh, cream and sunset. Addison’s.—Advt. You are always interested in new things, so you will be glad to know that McKay’s have just received large consignments of exclusive winter coats, hats, frocks, and furs from their London buyers at exceedingly low prices.— W. McKay and Son, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Farmers: Fire! Protect yourselves with “Underwriters ” Fire Extinguishers. fV-'ckly suppress most dangerout outbrt Always ready. Write for Free Booklet. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by “ Nazol.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing, 60 doses Is 6d.— j

Messrs AT. Houston and Co. notify an auction sale of horses at Cameron’s stables on Thursday at noon

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

The- Kokatahi-Koiteraugi "Winter Show C'omniitee will meet on Tuesday April 27th at 8 p.m. at the Public Hall. Kokatahi.

Two ex-Hokitika players were included in the Merrivale-Linwood football match at Christchurch on Saturday. O. Walker was playing for Alerrivale and Neil AYogan for I.inwood. Mcrri vale won hv ID to 13.

Mr Frank Forrest, of the Groymouth Railway Goods Shed staff, met with an accident yesterday at the sheds on the wharf, being crushed between a truck and the landing stage, lie was endeavouring to put on the brake of the truck when lie evidently slipped. The result was that lie was severely bruised.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning before Messrs Evans and Benjamin, justices, the police charged John Woods with being drunk and with using obscene language in Sale Street yesterday afternoon. Defendant pleaded guilty to both charges and elected to be dealt with summarily. He was convicted on both charges and sentenced to seven days on the latter, and u prohibition order was also granted against him.

A motoring mishap, fortunately unattended by .serious injury occurred on the Keefton-Greymouth road, a few miles south of Keefton yesterday afternoon when it large touring car owned by Air P. ITnmbleton, of Grey mouth, went over a bank and fell some feet. The occupants of the car were Hamblelon and family, who were at the time completing the last stage of a lour from Dunedin, via Nelson, Knramea and Rceftmi. Beyond a severe shaking and minor abrasions and shock the occupants of the car escaped injury. 'lke car which was practically new was extensively damaged.

The Westport '“News" says: On Saturday afternoon the Westport. Golf Glut), which this season has shilled its ground from Snodgrass's pcidduck, Drawn it i, where it has been since the inception of the Club, officially opened its season on the new links, on the Westport Jockey Club’s racecourse. North llem-h Provision is made on the links for twelve greens, with possibilities for extensions. Though the green is a bit rough, necessitating much teeing up, the greens are remarkably good and give an idea of the improvements that, in the course of time, can bo effected on this line park. Some of the greens are a bit sporty, two ot them being over Lake Dion, one. in particular. requiring fine judgment to avoid trouble.

Yes, a delightful sense of clealiness and harmony permeates the a'tmosphere where “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help” controls the washing.—Advt. For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “ Nassol.” Agreeable and safe. .More economical than mixtures or syrups. GO doses Is (Id.—Advt.

Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. Von ,c<tn get them for 3s Oil and 4s 6d a pair for Cash at Schroder and Co., where you can also get Grey Silk hose 2s ltd per pair. Ring up Phone 121. s.—Advt. Be on guard against influenza. Take “Nazol” the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. 00 doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Addisons have opened up all sizes in children's rubber capes with hoods, maids’ rubber -coats, black, tan and grey; ladies’ ruber coats, all shades. Splendid quality and cheapest prices. - -Advt.

When your throat is affected by damp weather, take “ Nazol ” on sugar-. Itcmoves huskiness and prevents serious trouble. (50 doses Is 6d. —Advt. Ford Owners: “King” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil, and save trouble with “sooted ” plugs and carbon in cylinders. Booklet free from R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christchurch. —Advt For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt. _______