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Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1926, Page 2

A meeting of the ladies willing to assist in the arrangements for the Bowling Club’s ball on June 3rd will be bold to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp at the residence of Mrs IT. A. Thompson.—Advt.

The Westland Accliinati.satiou Society has been, advised from the office of the Department of Internal Affairs that the open season for the taking of opossum for Westland has been declared as follows, May 31st to July 3Lst inclusive.

A party of County members accompanied by .Mr 11. Watkinson, District Engineer, is visiting Hnriliari district to-day, to decide regarding the route for the proposed deviation of Petersen road.

The Excelsior Ball on Wednesday night in tlie ILS.A. Hall promises to be the event of the season. Arrangements arc now' completed to ensure patrons enjoying themselves to tlie utmost. The music will be provided by Mr C. Ross’s orchestra while tlie floor will be in charge of a first-class 31. C. Tickets 2s Gd each.—Advt.

A young married man, Percival Bernard King, pleaded guilty at the Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday to a charge of failing to account for .•CIS 15s. the property of Miss Balmy Snraty, draper. Detective H. Murch said that accused bad been employed as a traveller by Miss Snraty. His payments had been delayed, and be bad used the money to further complainants business, ‘hoping to refund it later out of the commission due to him. Detective Murch added bo was satisfied that accused did not act with any criminal intention. He was married with one child, and was at present in casual employment. Accused offered to pay Cl weekly off the CIS 1 on. and ,Mr AY. Meldrum. S.M., made an order to that effect. He also convicted and ordered accused to come up for sentence within twelve months, if called upon, and to report monthly to the police.

Amongst tlic various organisations operating in llio community for the public good, probably none is more* doserving of consideration nt the bands of tins citizens than the;.St. John Ambulance Brigade, which carries on iis work quietly but efficiently. The report on the operations of this body within the Dominion of New Zealand for the past year, lias just been issued. It contains some interesting particulars witli regard to the nctivities of the members. Tt is mentioned that there lias been an increase in. all branches of the work undertaken. The report shows that while attending public functions, such as sports and race meetings, etc., members have .attended to 4.177 cases of first-aid against 3824 for the previous year. The number of cases of transport of the sick and injured undertaken by members was 1161 against 923 for the year preceding. Members of the Brigade when not engaged on public duty .attended to 3603 cases of first-aid, an advance of over fifty on the figures of the previous year. Members of the Nursing Divisions gave their services in nursing privately in 264 cases. The report refers to the increased interest which is being taken in the work of the Brigade, and which is manifested by the formation of ;a number of new divisions in different parts of Now Zealand.

Merlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Cbarente, France, is “ par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also White Horse, very old Scotch Whisky, guaranteed 10 years old. .T. H. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited,Sole Agents for the West Coast.—Advt.

“ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” —a positive definite boon to toiling housewives. That’s what it is! —Advt.

Factory Owners: Save money, save a lot of money. Clean your boilers with “ Stopskale.” Removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. Our Free Booklet explains. R. P. M. Manning and Co, 6 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Dependable worm remedy—-Wade’s Form Figs. Children like them.—Advt.

Good Navy Cardigans 24in. to 32in., suitable for school wear. Prices reasonable at Addison’s.—Advt.

A meeting of Kiwi juniors will he held in Mclntosh’s club rooms to-mor-row night at 7.30 o’clock All members and intending members must attend. Business important.—Advt.

One outcome, of the recent census anticipated by Mr Alex. Harris, M.P., who. addresed a public meeting at Xorthcoto last week, on the occasion of the formation of a branch of the lloform party, wiis a gain of two further seats this time from the South Island. The growth of the North Island, lie said, had been very rapid.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will be hold in St. Mary’s Club rooms this evening at 8 o’clock sharp, llic first prize on this occasion will be: an eiderdown quilt; second, a sola square; third, a door mat; fourth, a rope mat. Admission' 2s ; supper provided.—Advt.

The ».enrch for the body of Cecil Smith, the victim of the Kokatnhi river tragedy on Sunday afternoon, was continued all day yesterday without any success. There were a large number of settlers assisting the police in tbe work of dragging the deep holes in the river, but no trace was found. The search is being continued to-day. The parents of tbe missing lad. who reside at Shirley. Canterbury, are coming over by the express to-day.

Look out for the Railway Carnival Banco in the Soldiers’ Hall, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 26th. Latest novelties in dances. 3\ altzing competition: prize for ladies best carnival dross. Good orchestra ; good supper. Admission, gentlemen 3s Gd, ladies 2s Gd. J. A. Creagli, lion. sec.—Advt.

The New Zealand Meat Producers Board advises that the following prices are being offered 14th May. Cnntcrlmry:—AVothers, oGlbs and under GUI, 5711, ,s to Glibs 51; ewes under 481 bs 3Jd, 481 b to 641bs 3.M; prime-woolly lambs under 3fislbs 9id, 371bs to 421 bs B>d. 431bs to 501 bs 73d; second quality lambs under 3Glbs 83d, over 361bs 7"d.

Ti e death took place at Christchurch yesterday after an illness extending over some days, of Mrs Olive Wishart, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Davies, of Hokitika. The deceased leaves two children, two brothers (Mr John Davies and Mr Roger Davies) anil a sister (Miss Marion Davies), all of Hokitika. The remains are being brought to Hokitika to-day for internment to-morrow. The deceased was a well-known figure in the town for many years and general sympathy will be extended to the relatives.

The book which Mr A. J. Hnrrop, (Christchurch) has written as his thesis for his Ph.'ll. degree, Cambridge University, is to be published in the autumn by Messrs Methuen and Co. r l be title at present is: ‘‘England and Now Zealand. From Tasman to the Taranaki War. With accounts of the French and German Projects of Colonisation.” Mr llarrop’s many New Zealand friends will be interested to hear that be lias been honoured with the invitation to write two of the chapters in the 'joining Cambridge History of the British Empire—nn invitation which he has accepted. One of the chapters, in Vol. V., will be on New Zealand in the Colonisation period, and the other, in Vol. 11., on the Colonial Reform movement of the first half of the 19th Century. The preparation of these chapters will occasion considerable further research, work which is especially interesting to Mr FSarrop.

The railway sleeping car commonly known As the “Do Luxe” built at the Hillside Workshops for the North Island Main Trunk Line, was railed lo Hillside shortly after the close of ‘he Exhibition, and is there now, ready lor shipment to the north. Mr W. 11. Johnston, workshops manager,-and bis men are naturally proud of this car, which lias .commanded tbe admiration of thousands of visitors, and it has bean most tenderly and carefully handled in making it ready for transportation. The car was detached bodily from the undergear and then temporarily replaced 011 the bogies for a short run to Port Chalmers. Nothing is removed from the inside of the car, so it will probably be soon in service. The big “A. 8.” engine (No. 608) that was one of the chief railway attractions at the Exhibition is also at Hillside, being looked over in detail before again going on tbe tracks. It was built at Addington, and has already done ten years’ service.

“ To he or not to be ” —“ To rub or not to rub”? Ah I that is the question, so sings “ No-Rubbing Landry Help,” the abolisher of washboard slavery.—Advt. AYe have made it worth while to pay a visit to the annual stocktaking sale which begins on Saturday, May 15th. A sVire wide sale in every department, drastic reductions to reduce stocks to simplify stocktaking. Come for a look. The great price attraction is t-oo good to miss. McGruers, Hokitika and Grcvmouth.—Advt.

Now landed, 250 cases of choice apples, various varieties, including Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, Jonathans, AA’asliingtons, Ripstones, etc., 50 half-cases of AA’inter Cole pears, with instruc tions to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Coy. Ltd. (I’hone No. 2).—Ac! vi

He on guard against influenza. Take “Nazol” the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. 60 doses Is Od.—Advt. Our New AYool’s Blankets, Rugs and Flannels arc now in very great demand —at very reasonable prices for Cash. It will pay you lo visit Schroder and Co., or ring up Phone 121.5. for any further information.—Advt. AA'hen your throat is affected by damp weather, take “ Nazol ” on sugar. Removes huskiness and prevents serious trouble. 60 doses Is (id.—Advt.

Ladies All-AA’ool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. You can got them for 3s 6d and 4s Od 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. For Influenza Colds take AA’oods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— Advt. That sleep-spoiling cough can lie stopped by “Nazol.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. 60 doses Is Od.—Advt.