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Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1926, Page 2

The annual picnic and sports gathering will he held at AVailio Gorge on Thursday next. May 27tli. A dance will be held in the Memorial Hall in the evening.

Air Hughes’ Art Union was drawn in Greymouth last Thursday under the •supervision of Senior-Sergeant McCarthy and :i representative gathering. The result appears in our advertising columns.

Mr .1. Sloss, motor-vehicle inspector for the Westland County ’Council will commence a tour of inspection, of the district to-morrow Mr Sloss will attend to the licensing of motor drivers, and also the issue of heavy traffic licenses.

The death occurred on Saturday at Wellington of M.r J. A. Tripe, a wellknown Wellington solicitor at the age of 67. The deceased was formerly a member of Tripe and Voting, and recently a member of Tripe, Manic and Herd. Tic married a daughter of the ITmi E. Richardson. cx-Ministor of Public Works.

“1 earn 38s a day. when there is work enough for me.” said a freezing works slaughterman when assessing his expenses as a witness in the Magistrate's Court. Christchurch. This amount moved the Magistrate (Mr 11. A. Young, S.M.) to ask jocularly of Sergeant Roach. who prosecuted: “Did you say you intended resigning from the police force, sergeant?”

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to 635. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt,

As announced recently a new type ol electric railway carriage, with storage battery, will run on the Christchurch Lyttelton line at an early date. The bodv of the car was built in Christchurch and the chassis, which was iinported, is now being prepared at Petone for shipment to Lyttelton. It is anticipated that the shipment will he arranged for within a week or ten days. As soon as the chassis readies Christchurch the body will he attached and the machine, the first of its type to he tried in New Zealand will be placed into commission.

Every boy glories in having a “den” rR hjis own. d this desire is intensified when these irrepressible spirits congregate as Scouts. The announced intention of the authorities to demolish certain of the old government buildings in the vicinity of the County Office will deprive the local Scout Troops of a meeting place which they have occupied for a. considerable time past. This necessitates those supporting this work among the boys looking for other quarters, and to this end a meeting of parents and friends of the Scouts, together with the Troop Committee, is being held to-night at 8 o’clock in the County Chambers. Several places, we understand, are in view hut in each case a certain amount will be required over and above the modest sum the boys themselves have in hand and “ ways and means ” as well as choice of site is to he discussed. Everv one who has an inclination to help boys who are trying to help themselves, will be welcome at to-night’s meeting, as indicating goodwill at least towards the local share in this world wide movement to help produce better citizens. The procuring of a permanent meeting place by purchase might well he considered. to serve also for the Girt Guides, a branch of which has been so enthusiastically formed recently. Such ail effort would not he at all too ambitious and requires only a little combination and enthusiasm.

Linoleum Carpet Squares, new bordered designs, sizes 9ft x 9ft, 05s ; 9ft x 10ft 6in, 755; 9ft x 12ft, 85s. These squares make the room look bright.— McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grcymouth. —Advt.

During the next ten days McKay’s showroom will be the Mecca of all thrifty shoppers, when fashionable flare and godet coats in aii 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 comes but seldom. The prices. 24s Od and upwards. gives no idea of the extraordinary value of these coats. Call and see them or send for some on approval. You will lie amazed at the low prices. .McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

We have received from the growers with instruct! ins 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. You can find all the new shades in Bond’s silk hosiery, silk and wool and cashmere hose just opened at Addison’s.—Advt.

Keep “ Nazol ” handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds, Is 6d buys 60 doses.—Advt.

Intending exhibitors at- the Kokatahi Winter Show in the cookery and fancy-work classes please note that Classes 171 and 172, are six varieties of two each. Classes 179, 180, 181, 182, three varieties each. Also that a class for home-made marmalade is added. Class 199 (fancy-work) should read Montmellock.—lf. A. Boddington, Secretary.—Advt.

The English howling team on arrival home in England made very many generous tributes to the hospitality extended throughout their tour, They have also recounted many amusing incidents. It is recorded that at social gatherings Scottish songs appeared to be the favourites, and were on the programme at every gathering. It was after one of these nights that a member of the hotel staff came up to the party’s rooms in the morning and asked if No. 27 was there. “Yes,” shouted the howler, who happened to occupy that particular room. “Well, I am sorry, sir,” came the rather halting reply, “but your boots are not cleaned. You put your bowls out instead of your shoes last night.” Another raconteur stated he was surprised at the number of Scotsmen who had attained the chief civic dignity in the various centres, especially in New Zealand. The Scottish members of the team received a nasty set-back, howver, when on arriving at one town, one of them remarked with a pardonable degree of pride: “I see you have a number of Scotsmen here.” “Yes, hut the rabbits are still our greatest enemies,” was the rejoinder, i and the . Scots had perforce to join in the laugh at their own expense.

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 up Phone 121. s.—Advt.

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

One Thousand Pounds to be 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 price 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. See the windows. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Merlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Charente, 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.