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Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1926, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board requires a teacher for Oknru school. The prize list of the Grand National Raffle ballot appears in tin's issue.

Afessrs Butler Bis., Ltd., insert a notice to opossum trappers in this is-

Newmans Motors Ltd., notify ;i special car will leave for Arthur’s Pass mi Thursday next at B.SO -a.in.

A 21 ton Brookwav motor truck is offered for sale by .Mr X. MeVicnr, Alawberaiti.

A London cable states that Lady AlacKenzio, wife of Sir Thus. AlacKenzie, who died a few days ago, was buried at Tonbridge. Sir dames Alloa sent a wreath on behalf of the N.Z. Government, and Sir Francis Hell one on behalf of the Legislative Council. The box plan for the visit of the Argyll band to the G rev mouth Opera House will open at Mclntosh’s sweets store on Thursday. Intending town and country patrons should lodge their applications without delay. Fifty seats are reserved upstairs and of) downstairs for patrons from here.

A complimentary social will be tendered Mr and Airs T. E. A". Seddon at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night, dancing commencing at 8.30 o’clock. The music will he supplied by Mr C. H. Boss’s orchestra and the supper arrangements will bo in the hands of Mrs Preston, assisted by the ladies’ committee. A musical committee has arranged a. vocal and instrumental programme and in addition the wireless will ho installed and Australian and other records will he taken. Among the guests will he Mr G. Forbes, M.P., and several visitors. Short speeches will he made during the evening when Air Seddon will he congratulated on his re-election as Member for Westland and Mrs Seddon ns a worthy helpmate. who like her husband, also sawwar service in the great campaign, having been at Codford.

The Hokitika school children under Air Pratt, ATrs Lynn and Aliss Stephens who had lieen away for eight days at the Dunedin Exhibition returned on Saturday night, a very happy party. The children were all merry and bright, and in answer to a question, all stated they had had an excellent time. Afr Pratt reported the conduct and hearing of the children were excellent, and the trip had passed off very pleasantly. They won an excellent name at the Exhibition and received many compliments and even favours from the authorities. Air C. A. St rack, the Manager of the excursion at the other end. praised the conduct of the children specially. Air Struck seems to lie quite taken with the Coast nfter seeing its offspring, and purposes to make a holiday visit to Hokitika. If he does he is sure to have a very cordial welcome from all who appreciate what he lias done for tlie rising generation.

Now landed, 250 cases of choice apples. various varieties, including Cox’s Pippins. Delicious. Jonathans, Washingtons, Bipstones. etc., .50 half-cases of Winter Cole pears, with instructions to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Afichel and Coy. Ltd. (Phone No. 2).—Add.

£5 buys you “Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher but it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you from fire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M. Alannnig and Co., 5 Bedford Bow, Christ church.—Advt.

The Koiterangi fortnightly euchre tournament will be held on Saturday next. May Bth, (not Wednesday) at r. 30 p.m., sharp.—Advt.

An accident happened to a young lad Jack Hyndman, at Iliinu yesterday, when playing football he broke the bone of his leg below the knee. He was taken to Westland Hospital for treatment.

“The Government of New Zealand,” says the “Northern Whig,” “has performed a graceful act, in presenting a large framed portrait of the late lit. Hon. William Ferguson Massey, P.C., the Limavady-born Premier of the Dominion. to the deceased statesman’s cousin, Miss Ferguson, who resides at Enagh, Limavady.”

In tbe Magistrate's Court. Christchurch on Friday, Alfred I,licking’s luck was out. So was his lamp a few nights before. He was charged with cycling at night without a light. The name given oil tho charge sheet was Luckley, and Senior-Sergeant Martin asked that the name bo amended to Lucking. The Magistrate: “You don': want it changed from ‘Luck-in’ te ‘Luck-out,’ do you?” A fine of 20s was imposed.

“I cannot understand why people refuse to give statements to the polite when requested by them to do so.” said Mr A. Mowlem, S.M.. in the Lower Unit Magistrate’s Court, on Wednesday. “It is the right and proper tiling to give a statement. Place all your cards on the table and don’t he til raid. If you are innocent, you have nothing to fear. Personally, with all my experience, I regard people who do not give statements to tho police us having some sinister motive.”

Mr T. W. Dull', who has been a member of the Westland County Council lot twenty-four years decided not to seek re-election, and it will bo seen his name is not among those nominated. Mr Dull has retired also front the Hospital and Power Hoards ef which he was a member. He has given long and faithful service for the public, and lias been a very uselttl member of the various bodies with which he was associated for upwards of a quarter of a century.

The recent race meeting at ilorural.a has proved expensive to Roy P. I>aaeboss. wlm was lined 11(1 and cons (7M in the Magistrate’s Court, (Hirifeteliureli. «m Friday lor being at tile meeting when lie was debarred by law. Senior-Sergeant Martin said Landless; was a. convicted pickpocket .and a racecourse spicier. He had a list "I <nuvict ions a nil. as far as the police knew, hud done no work. Acting-Detective Maync said that when he had accosted Lam boss on the course, the latter admitted lie was prohibited from attending. but thought he would “give it a go.” It is said that Queen Chrysanthemum yearly adds to her retinue of admirers. Although the season on tho Coast has been an exceptionally wet one, we have, been informed that the local growers lmve produced for exhibition this year blooms which are said to be much in advance of previous efforts, and there is no doubt visitors will lie amply rewarded when they pay a visit to the show, at the Soldiers’ Hall, on May 12th. The cooking, fancy work, and all should be equally as successful as in previous years. The classes in these sections, are always a matter of keen interest to the ladies of the town and district, in, tumbling them to show their capabilities in these special arts.

A Koiterangi contributor writes: Tbe approaching general election should bestir the electors of the Koiloraiigi .'iiid Kokatahi districts to have Hotter representations for tho ensuing term than they have had for the last three years. The Central Hiding sends three members to the Council table, and it is generally recognised by the ratepayers that there has been a lack of interest tlakeu and the above districts have not bad the representation their importance required. The ratepayer- of course have only themselves (o blame and the remedy is .now at hand. All persona) likes and dislikes should be set aside aid Die men whose roputlition.s are the best for courage, energy and progress, fihotild he returned .

Private telegrams from Dunedin on Saturday night reported that the closing day of the Exhibition was a wonderful sight. Those who had the opportunity of listening-in at the wireless heard a very stirring programme. The noise of the throng as they moved about and cheered or sang vociferously, could he heard very plainly. The hand was heard very distinctly. Various numbers in a lighter vein were to be heard shortly before 11 p.m. “ Show Ale the AVay to go Home ” was a typical number. The popular “Colonel Bogey ” march was tremendously cheered. The pipes were to he heard in varied number of popular airs. Just on 11 o’clock the strains of “ Abide With Ale ” came through. The hymn was rendered with organlike effect, and most feelingly rendered. Then followed, “ Auld Lang- Syne.” The close was the signal for a most demonstrative hurst- of applause. After that the National Anthem and final cheers. The noise of the throng went on far into the night, hut the official closing had been signalled by the National Anthem and the public presentation of the great Exhibition was at an end.

Merlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Charente, France, is “ par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also AVhite Horse, very old Scotch AVhisky, guaranteed 10 years old. .T. D. Lynch. Afark Sprot and Company Limited. Sole Agents for the AYest Coast.—Advt.

Special bargain event. Surplus stock sale at AleGruer’s begins on Saturday May Ist. Great clearance of accumulated and overbought-’ stocks at bedrock sale prices. Every department participating. See our windows and grasp this opportunity at greatly reduced prices. McGruer’s. the leading drapers. Hokitika and Grevinouth".—Advt.

Acts like a charm! That’s what thousands say of “ Nazol ” —the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds.—Advt.