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Hokitika Guardian, 7 May 1926, Page 2

The trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank meet on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

The death is reported from Christchurch of Air E. C.‘. Cheqwin, a retired builder, and a prominent bowler.

The Order of ALisscs and Devotions in St. Alary’s Parish on Sunday, 9th Alav, are as follows:—Kokatahi, 10 a.m. ; Hokitika, 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

You can find all the new shades in Bond’s silk hosiery, silk and wool und cashmere liose just opened at Addison’s.—Advt..

Charlie Chaplin held pride of place at tl:e Princess Theatre last evening when the building was packed for the presentation of “The Gold Bush.”

The Church of .England Service at Koiterangi on Sunday. Alay 9th., wifi be held at 11 a.m. instead of the usual 11.30 a.m. service.

A grand ball will be held in tho Public Hall, Kokatahi on Wednesday next in aid of the ball funds, good music, good lloor and capital music arranged for.

At the Clirisctchureli competitions in the vocal solo (soprano, own selection), M iss I). Sham! secured 3rd. place with “Alignon, Here is April.’’ 161 points, the winner securing 165.

Air T. I!. Cliesterman, a candidate for the Central Biding election, lias an address to tho electors in this issue, inviting a continuance of their support to his candidature.

The many friends of Air and Airs .Joseph Roberts, of Fitzherbcrt Street, will bear with regret of the death of their 19 months ( ,ld daughter, which took place this morning after an illness extending over a fortnight. It is reported, says the “New Zealand Times,” that an etiferprising constable on a recent Sunday evening caught a “two-up” school of enthusiasts in full swing, at the rear of an old building, and that one of tin school is an official of a local body. It is possible that there may lie an interesting sequel to the capture.

Air J. Buane. who is an inmate of the Grey Hospital, as a. result of being knocked over by a motor car on Alonda.v evening, on the Grey-l)ub.son road, was found to have sustained a compound fracture of the right leg. in addition to having sustained -severe chest injuries and abrasions.

The usual weekly eiiclire tournament takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall tonight at 8 o’clock when four valuable and useful prizes are offered for competition. If the atmospheric conditions are favorable, a wireless concert will be given during the evening, Messrs Gifford and Ross having kindly arranged to supply same.

Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued this (Friday) evening in tho Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock slmrp. Ist. prize: Household l parcel containing value £3 10. double sheets, single sheets, coloured towels, white towels, Jdoz. tea towels. -Jdoz. pillow slips: 2nd.: alarm clock; 3rd: ease of afternoon tea spoons: Itli: table cloth. All winners play off at end of season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Supper ! Roll up I Admission 2s.- Advt.

Seven days only, commencing Saturday, May Bth, special Hokitika clearance of surplus stocks together with ten eases of new season’s bargain goods direct from Greymouth, the very latest in Mill incry, Jumper Suits, Cardigans, Costumes. Evening Frocks, Hosiery, Underclothing and Household Drapery. Drastic prices. We are. compelled' to clear the surplus stocks. Bay a visit of inspection, the bargains will surprise you. See the windows. AlcGruers’ special surplus stock sale Hokitika.— Advt.

“In view of the trouble in England and its possible reflection upon N Zealand if of .sufficient duration, : t will be interesting to watch the reports of flic wool sales at Home, which will be taking place this week, and

•which should give an indication as to the tenor of the operating at the beginning of Lite strike.” This observation was made by Sir Alex. Roberts, in Wellington, when discussing the present industrial crisis in the Old Country.

A mishap occurred on Wednesday afternoon on the Grey Harbour Board’s railway line near Cohden Bridge. AVliile a number of trucks, laden with stone intended for the Greymouth breakwater, were being shunted round the curve, the line spread and some of the trucks slipped off the rails. The accident occurred early in the afternoon, but as the rocks on the trucks had to he blasted to enable them to he handled, and the line replaced, it was considerably after knock-off time before the line was clear.

Intending exhibitors for the forthoming Chrysanthemum Show are reliindcd that the entries for Section V. cut flowers, close on Monday, Alav

10th., with the Secretary at 8 p.m. Any delayed mail entries, will be fieri vod up till Tuesday morning’s pos-

tal delivery. The entries for the remainder of the classes, may he received up till Tuesday, lltli. at 8 p.m. The Secretary will bo in attendance at tlie Soldiers’ Hall, on that evening, to receive entries, and to assist exhibitors with any general enquiries. Merlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Charente, Franco, is “ par excellence.” Obtainable at. all first class hotel. Also White Horse, very old Scotch Whisky, guaranteed 10 years old. J. 1). Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited,Sole Agents for the West Coast.—Advt.