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Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1926, Page 2

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to G3s. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt.

So far no trace has been found of the missing lad Cecil Smith, missing from the river bed at Kokatahi on Saturday last.

In order to avoid over-lapping of services the Lev C. Knowles-Smith has decided to endeavour to substitute a Pleasant Sunday afternoon fortnightly at Ross Methodist Church commencing to-morrow afternoon. Alexander hymns will be used and a brief address. Everybody will be welcome.

There was another capital attendance at the R.S.A. euc-hre tournament in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening about 100 taking part. The prize winners were:—.Air Maefarlano 1, .Mr T. Gilloolv 2, Miss M. Heenan 3, Mrs R. Whiley 4. 'l’lie prizes for next week comprise a dinner Set, a tea set, a set of jugs and cups and saucers.

The fireballs rang out an alarm of fire this morning at 12.45 o’clock. The scene of the outbreak was a shed on Whitcombe Square used to house the Borough Council’s road grader. The shed was practically destroyed. The grader was not in the shed having been left in Tanc-red Street for some months past. 'The shed was not insured.

At a meeting of the special committee to draft rules, etc-, for the proposed Competitions Society, a report was prepared and will he submitted to a public meeting next Friday night at the Comity Chambers. The dates suggested for the inaugurated competitions are August 23 and 24, and a draft- programme covering the two days and two niglis will he submitted to the meeting, whereat officers, etc., will he. appointed.

Extremely interesting from a technical and also from an adventure point of view is the repairing of the whale chasers in dry dock at Port Chalmers. Two of these venturesome little craft have for several weeks past been haring their hull plates removed and frames straightened. Some of the 1 dates have had the dents removed and then returned to the hull. Other plates were more hadlv dented and needed renewing. The damage was sustained while wlialcchasing last summer amongst the ice sprinkled waters of the Ross Sen. When the two chasers, at present in dock are completed two more will take their places for similar repairing. Automatic riveting, acetone cutting, and electric welding are amongst the modern ship repairing appliances used on these vessels.

Smoked quinnat salmon, cured at Hakataramea, was introduced in small quantities to the Dunedin market last year. This season the supply has been on a more liberal scale, and it is turning out so good ill flavour, firmness and tenderness as to create a widespread demand. It is generally regretted that the season for this delicacy is now pretty well over. The first quinnat obtainable in New Zealand was'chilled in Canada and had a taste of its own that some connoisseurs did not like. Even fresh quinnat taken in our own. rivers is not yet firmly established as a common article of diet, hut smoked quinnat is a luxury and not expensive, and it seems likely to he asked for very .geuornflv in the future.

Linoleum Carpet Squares, new bordered designs, sizes 9ft x Oft. 05s; Oft x 10ft Gin. 755; Oft x 12ft. 85s. These squares make the room look- bright.— McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grevimnith.—Advt.

The wedding was celebrated oil Wednesday, at St. Mary’s Church, Hokitika. of Timothy Edward Brosiiahnn, of CUristchurdh, to Miss Mary Josephine Maloney, eldest daughter of Mr and M.rs J. W. Maloney. Arahura. The ceremony was performed by Bov. Dr Kennedy, assisted by Rev. Father O’Regan, of Christcluireh. Miss Daly played the wedding march. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple little frock of ivory satin, with godets of silver lace. Her dainty embroidered veil fell in graceful folds from a orielet of orange blossom and a bouquet of cream flowers and maidenhair fern completed a dainty toilette. M i.ss Lu .Maloney, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a smart frock of pink georgette relieved with cream lace. She also wore a gold armlet, the gift of the bridegroom. Mi ss Mary Blnzey, of Christchurch, I made a pretty little flower girl, in a pale blue lace frock. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Jack Skinner, cousin of the bride, hater, a reception was held in Preston’s Tea Rooms where the customary toasts wer' honoured. In the afternoon, Mr and M.rs Rrosnahan left for Christchurch by motor, the bride travelling in a smart, rust-coloured coat over a jade fluted frock. She also wore a small velour hat to tone, and carried a fox fur necklet, the gift of the bridegroom.

During the next ten days McKay’s showroom will be the Mecca of all

thrifty shoppers, when fashionable flare and godet coats in an infinite variety of colours, styles and materials will be offered at prices representing superlative value. These coats purchased in London at about half price, present an opportunity that conies but seldom. The prices, 24s (kl and upwards, gives no idea of the extraordinary value of these coats. Call and sec them or send for some on approval. You will be amazed at the low prices. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Orevmouth.—Advt.

We have received from the growers with instructions to sell at lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, Washingtons and other varieties of apples.— Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt.

Punts and Row-boats can fitted by novice with “ Wisconsin ” Motors which ensure speed of 7 miles an hour and 30 miles to the gallon of benzine. R. P. M. Manning and Co., .5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. You can find all the new shades in Bond’s silk hosiery, silk and wool and cashmere hose just opened at Addison’s.—Advt.

Notice of the bankruptcy of Thomas Vincent of Waitaha, labourer, appears in this issue.

A further seizure of opossum shins was made by the police this week alleged to have been taken out of season .

The Dunedin Savings Bank has given £SOO for the establishment of a women’s rest room and creche in the centre of the city’ by the Trained Nurses’ Association.

Notice of an election to fill the vacancy on the Westland Land Board caused by’ the death of Mr G.'Mallinson appears in tin’s issue. Nominations dose on 21st June.

Men’s Palmer Nap Trousers 7s 6d a pair at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers. —Advt.

Weather conditions permitting the Municipal Band will render a programme at the Mental Hospital tomorrow afternoon. Members are requested to attend punctually at 2.15 p.m.

The Kokuta'lij river above the bridge lias made further inroads of late, and threatens more serious erosion as timegoes on, if not dealt with promptly. The set of the river at present is very dangerous to the embankment.

The various local bodies of the district purpose tendering Mr mid Airs T. AY. Duff a complimentary gathering next AVednesday afternoon, as a mark of appreciation of the lengthy public services by All' Duff over nearly a quarter of a century.

One 'Thousand Pounds to he given away free, sensational offer to clear £3,000 worth of overstocked goods before annual stocktaking. For every two articles or yards purchased we will give away free one of the same kind and value. Which means three articles or yards for the prico of two. A clear gain of fifty per cent on every purchase. This sensational offer for three days only: Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, May 22nd to 25th. Sec the windows. AfeGruer’s, Hokitika and G reyrnoiith.—Advt.

Alerlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Charente, France, is “par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also AA’hite Horse, very old Scotch AVhisky, guaranteed 10 years old. J. D. Lynch, Mark Sprot and Company Limited,Sole Agents for the AA’est Coast.—Advt.

For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “Nazol.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “Nazol” to-day.—Advt. A'cs, a delightful sense of elealiness and harmony permeates the atmosphere where “No-Rubbing Laundry Help” controls the washing.—Advt. For children’s coughs and colds the best remedy is “ Nazol.” Agreeable and safe. Afore economical than mixtures or syrups. GO doses Is 6d.—Advt.

AA r e advise all marriago-ablo girls to sing plenty, especially while “No-Rub-bing Laundry Help” is doing the weekly washing.—Advt.

Be on guard against influenza. Take “Nazol” the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. GO doses Is 6d.—Advt.