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Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1926, Page 2

The surplus from the recent complimentary social to Mr and Mrs Soddon, amounting to £lO, has been handed to the Soldiers’ Hall fund.

M essrs W. Jeffries and Co notify ti e sale by auction on Saturday, May ifllii on behalf of Mr Johan Hendc, of lambs and steers, engine and boiler, harness, etc. and lease of ferry reserve.

To-morrow (Friday) Nurse Spring of the Plunkct Society will visit Hokitika as usual. The morning will be taken up with visits to the homes, and in the afternoon the nurse will be in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall, Sewell Street from 3 to 4.30. Messages should be left as early as possible with Mrs Perkins (Vicarage) or Mrs George Perry (Hall St).

At a meeting of lady supporters held last evening arrangements were put in hand for the annual ball of the Hokitika Bowling Club to be held in the 'Soldiers’ Hjill on Thursday, June 3rd. This annual gathering is" a very popular one and always largely attended. The usual complete arrangements for the gathering are being made.

The new Duplex motor lorry imporled by the Westland County Council has now arrived and is being fitted out for roadwork. It is on the four wheel drive principle which is found so satisfactory for the class of work the lorry lias to perform. It has all the latest mechanical improvements, while being of the same type as the torrv in use already by the Council.

A Wellington message says that steps are being taken to arrange, if possible, for Mr Picketts, conductor of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Band, to return to New Zealand and establish a musical combination similar to that of which he was in charge at the Dunedin exhibition. Mr Picketts desires to settle in New Zealand and thinks the material for the hand is here. Tn fact, lie is emphatic that it is. He says lie would need to bring only the reed instrumentalists with him. The assistance of the State for the enterprise is being invoked.

During the year ended March 31st last no fewer than 7483 opossums were trapped in the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society’s district; of) in tho South Canterbury Society's district; 757 in the Waiinatc Society's district; 15,665 in Westland, 11,146 in Nelson ; 5930 in the Btiller district; and 5239 in the Grey district. In the whole Dominion I 15,778 opossums wore trapped; 720 trappers’ licenses were issued; and the Department of Internal Affairs received £7288 in royalties and £1776 in trappers’ license fees.

Look out. for tlie Railwtiy Carnival DiUicti in the Soldiers’ Hall, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 26th. Latest novelties in dances. Waltzing competition: prize for ladies Lest, carnival dress. Good orchestra; good supper. Admission, gentlemen Os Gd, ladies 2s Gd. J. A. Creagli, lion. sec.—Advt.

In eonnexion with repairs to the ZigZag road at Ivumnra. the Minister for Public Works has advised Mr 'l'. E. V. Seth 1011. M.P.. that a free filial grant of £IOO will he made for the construction of a groyne in the Teromakau Hirer to cut off the water and arrest the forward movement of the slip, and £SO for repairs to> the road, future repairs to be effected by the Borough Council out of its own funds. If the conditions are acceptable to the Borough Council, the grant would he made available on receipt of satisfactory plans and specifications covering the works proposed.

After a term of office extending over a. period of ‘l2 years, the Grevmoutli High School Board of Governors held their last meeting yesterday for the purpose of passing a resolution authorising the ihanding of the late Board’s funds to the Greyniouth Technical High School Board. When formed in 1884. the funds amounted to £600; to-day, thanks to the wise management, the sum to he handed over to the Technical School authorities is no loss than £2,524 7s 3d. In addition to this, the old Board’s land endowments are also to he handed over.

The story of a faithful collie dog romes from Teninka, where a man under the influence of liquor was found asleep beside a hedge on the main road on Friday night last. A couple of residents realising the severity of the weather decided to remove him to a warmer spot, hut the-sleeping man’s dog showed fight on its master’s behalf refusing to allow the strangers to approach. As a solution of the difficulty they decided to send for a constable, hut the dog was not impressed by the representative of the law, and showed as much antagonism to him as lie had to the civilians. No doubt its faithfulness led it to believe something was seriously wrong, for it pawed its master’s face and so partly awoke him. It was only then that the man could be moved into a car, where he was followed by the dog, which remained there in spite of all efforts to remove him. until the police station was reached.

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. J. D. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited,Sole Agents for the West Coast.—Advt.

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

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “Nazol.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “ Nazol ” to-day.—Advt.

Farmers: Fire 1 Protect yourselves with ‘‘Underwriters ” Fire Extinguishers. o*" : ckly suppress most dnngeroui outbrt Always ready. Write for Free Booklet. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Chvistchurch.—Advt.

Yes, a delightful sense of clealiness and harmony permeates the atmosphere where “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” controls the washing.—Advt.

Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. You can get them for 3s Gd and 4s 6d a pair for Cash at Schroder and Co., where you can also get Grey Silk hose 2s 9d per pair. Ring np Phone 121. s—Advt.

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

Tile usual weekly euchre tournament will be held in the Woodstock Hail on Friday night next, to be followed with a long night dance. Admission to euchre Is; to dance, gents 2s, ladies a plate.—Advt.

Shareholders in the Wealth of Nation Company will leam with pleasure that crushing operations at the battery have been resumed. There are 200 tons of stone in the paddock and more is being lifted daily. This is the first stone taken out of the mine since the collapse of the shaft in October last.

Returned soldiers euchre tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall, next Friday, May 21st at 8 o’clock sharp. First prize, travelling rug (value £3 15s) ; second prize, suit case; third prize, lady’s chubby umbrella ; fourth prize, 1 dozen gent’s handkerchiefs. The four prize winners each night play off at the end of the sefison for a. lady’s or gout’s bicycle. Special'arrangements are being made for heating the hall. Supper. Roll up. Admission 2s.—Advt. “Xo-ILibbing Laundry Help” wields a magic charm for men. women and children and keeps grocers busy.—Advt. We have made it worth while to pay a visit to the annual stocktaking sale which begins on Saturday, May loth. A store wide sale in every department, drastic reductions to reduce stocks to simplify stocktaking. Come for ft look. The great price attraction is too good to miss. AfeGruers, Hokitika and G rey mouth. —Advt.

Now landed, 250 cases of choice apples, various varieties, including Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, Jonathans, Washingtons, Ripstones, etc., 50 half-cases of Winter-Cole pears, with instruc tions to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Coy. Ltd. (Phone No. 2). —Advt Be on guard against influenza. Take

“Nazol” the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. 60 doses Is Gd.—Advt.