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Hokitika Guardian, 21 April 1926, Page 2

A notice in reference to the estate of the late Andrew Scott, painter, of Hokitika, appears in this issue.

Next Saturday will be Anzac Eve and poppies will be on sale throughout the town and district. These mementoes of a, great sacrifice for the national good should be worn by all next Saturday. On Sunday there will he the usual solemn commonv'irntion of the day itself.

Mcrlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Charente, France, is ‘‘par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also White Horse, very old Scotch Whisky, guaranteed 10 years old. J. D. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited,Sole Agents for the West Const.—Advt.

The final big excursion of Canterbury school children to the Dunedin Exhibition left by special train on Monday morning. Fifteen cars were necessary to accommodate the 710 who travelled. Of the total, 408 came from North Canterbury schools—Oxford, Cost. Rangiora. Waikari, Kniapoi, and Belfast. Two small parties were picked up at Hornby and Rolleston. Next Monday, two parties, each of 30 or thereabouts, from Hokitika and Cobden, will travel to the Exhibition.

A 14-vear-okl boy, Keith Ward, of St. Albans, Christchurch, was cycling home on Thursday evening when he was knocked ovor by a motor-cyclist. The accident occurred at the corner of Healey avenue and Springfield road. The mudguard of the motor cycle caught Ward in the right groin, where he was badly injured. The motorcyclist left him lying in the middle of the load until he was picked up by a passer-by who took him home. Ward’s condition is still serious, but he is recovering.

Tlie R.S.A. organisation will open its euchre tournament, for the winter season on Friday next. The play will be in the Soldiers’ Hall as usual. Excellent prizes are being offered and the management will be on the usual lines. Supper will be served at the end of the play each evening. There will be an aggregate prize to he played off at the end of the season by the nightly winners of the tournament. With the attractive prizes offered, and the usual excellent arrangements for the occasion, there should be a bumper attendance at the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday night.

Our New Wool's Blankets. Rugs and Flannels are now in very great demand —at very reasonable prices for Cash. It will pay you to visit Schroder and Co., or ring up Phone 121.5. 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 "lad 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 G reymouf h.—Adv^.

An urgent meeting of the Excelsior senior football team will bo held in Keller’s sample room at 7.15 to-night. All members must be present.—Advt.

The usual dance in the Woodstock Hall will be held on Friday evening next,. April 23rd. Good music and good floor.—Advt

A Westport message says after a brief interval of working since the recent dispute with the manager, the Stockton mine is idled again. Tins men have now refused definitely to work any longer under the present manager.

The nominations for the Grey Main School Committee are nine in number viz: Messrs J. Tonne n’t, W. 11. Parfitt, P. Beck, H. Herring, W. Scott, It. Barrowman, 11. Olliver, J. Ixunborton, and It. Y. Williams. Messrs J. Baty and It. Weaver did not stand for renomination from the old Committee. As tbo nominations are only of the required number for the Committee, no election will be necessary.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during tbe week ended noon on Monday totalled 30, as follows Canterbury: Scarlet fever 4, diphtheria 9, tuberculosis 7. pneumonia 3, puerperal septicaemia f. infantile paralysis 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1. tuberculosis 1. No deaths from notifiable disease were reported in either health district.

Upturned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament in aid of Building Fund commences on Friday, April 23rd. in the Soldiers’ Hall at S o’clock sharp. First prize t.'i order for goods ; second prize, 701 h bag of sugar ; third prize, 501 b bag of flour; fourth prize, tin of afternoon tea biscuits. First night of aggregate for a lady’s or gent’s bicycle. All winners play off for aggregate at the end of the season. Roll up. Good prizes and supper. Admission 2s.— Advt.

A fine spec!men of a while bku-k----bird was sent to the “Taranaki Herald” office by Mr« T. B. Winfield, of Whiteley Street. Tile bird was found dead in Mrs Winfield's garden, where it bad lived for nearly three years. It was in splendid condition and its plumage bad u bright and healthy appearance, there being nothing externally to give any indication as fo the cause of its death. Tbo bird has been handed ,ver to the Museum authorities.

The Lyttelton ’‘Times’’ states that if a marrow grown by Mr. 11. Bale. Forfar Street, Sr Alban.-, is not. a record one in "eight and size, it must 1-0 very close to it, tipping tbe scale as it does at 10] lbs. Tbe vegetable is on view in tbe doorway of the premises of A. W. Buxton and Co., where it reposes on a band truck. The marrow was grown from pumpkin seed, but, except for its size, it has .-.ill the characteristics of the marrow. Probably if it were cut it would he ftiund that there would be some flavour of pumpkin. Curiously enough, another seed from the same source bore all pumpkins.

Fifty houses were built every, week in Auckland in the year ended March 3L last, or seven bouses every tla.v, including Sundays. This striking result is reached by aggregiting the returns for the city and most, of the suburban boroughs and shows bow rapidly tbe bousing problem is being solved in and around Auckland. In fact, tbe shortage has practically been overcome and there are more houses to sell th»m there are buyers. THe.ro tare even some good modern houses, to let, a happy slate of affairs unknown for many years until recently. The total of new houses erected was 2530 and while 07-1 of tho number wore erected in the area, embraced by the city boundaries, several of the contiguous local authorities report phenomenal progress in the matter of house building. Many of the outer suburban areas are adding to their population.

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

For children’s coughs and cokls the best remedy is “ Nazol.” Agreeable and safe. More economical than mixtures or syrups. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all (he newest shades. You can get them for 3s 6d and 4s 6d a pair for Cash at Schroder and Co., where you can also get Grey Silk hose 2s 9d per pair. Ring up Phone 121. s. —Advt. Be on guard against influenza. Take “Nazol” the ready’ for use and moneysaving remedy. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

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

When your throat is affected by damp weather, take “ Xazol ” on s.ugar. Removes huskiness and prevents serious trouble. (!0 doses Is (id.—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 Row, Christchurch.—Advt

For Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt.