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Hokitika Guardian, 25 May 1926, Page 2

The 'Westland County Council is inviting tenders to close on the Bth. pros., for repairing Seddon’s Terrace 150 ad, and clearing Municipal road creek, Koiteraligi.

The annual meeting of the Westland County Council takes pi ace lit noon to-morrow, the principal business will he tiie election of a Chairman for the year.

At .3 o’clock to-morrow tilts members of the local bodies will meet Mr and Airs T. W. Duff at Preston’s tearooms at afternoon tea, and express appreciation of AI r Duff’s long term in thj service of the local bodies of the district.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will lie held in St. Alary’s Club Rooms this evening. The prizes 011 this occasion are:—First, a pail 7 of white blankets and table scarf; second, coloured rug; third, half dozen towels; fourth, cushion. Supper provided. Admission 2s.— Advt.

A petition is being circulated in tlie Borough of Brutlner With the object of securing support fof all amalgamation witli the Gfhy County. Should sufficient signatures be Secured the procedure is that a poll of ratepayers iiilist be taken, and a three-fifths majority is necessary to effect tlie amalgamation.

No fhwef tiiait 738,148 jielijdb are taking advantage of tlife facilities lit; the Post Office Savings Bank;” saitt Kir Linkliiteiq M.P., at the P. find T. smoke concert at Palmerston North. “That means that 55.48 per cent of the people of the Dominion do their hanking through this department of State. Tt must he a record for any bank in the world.”

“ Mine is a very dry job," said the Hon P. J. Bolleston, Minister for Defence. wjheit approached a:t Christchurch railway station oil Saturday night. “ I'm afraid I have very little to tel? the newspapers as a rule, Kliiie is not like the job of the Minister for Health, for instance, who can always find something to talk about.” Mi' Rollestoii mentioned that it wiis said tlult those who spoke least had most time to think. “A Wellington newspaper,” he said, “ commented oii this siiyiilg with the remark that some nfciiihers of Cabinet must he very deep thinkers indeed. They included me iii that category.” Kir Roliestoii returned to Wellington from, a visit to Invercargill and Tininru on Saturday. He said that doubtless there would be plenty said in a few weeks, when Parliament sat.

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to 63s McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt

Linoleum Carpet Squares, new bordered designs, sizes 9ft x 9ft, 65s • 9ft x 10ft (Kill, 755; 9ft x 12ft, 85s. These squares make the rOofh look bright,— McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grevmonth.—Advt.

During the next ten days -McKay’s showroom will be the Mecca of all thrifty shoppers, when fashionables 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 comes but seldom. The prices, 24s 6<l and . upwards, gives no idea of the extraordinary value of these coats. Call and see them or send for some on approval. You will be amazed at the low prices. -McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymoutli. —Advt.

KVe have received from the growers - with instruct! >ns to sell at lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, Washing-: tons 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.

“ No-Rubbing Laundry Help is a triumphant success for waging clothes. —Advt.

Air L. H. Atorel inserts a notice of thanks to the electors of tlie Central Riding.

Messrs AI. Houston and Co. will sell at Arahura on Monday next, 120 Romney breeding ewOs.

At a well - attended meeting of the Denniston Alincrs’ Union yesterday, the members, by a majority of sixtysix, carried a motion in favour of accepting tlie terms of the new agreement.

Afr John Rvall of Barrytown is mentioned us a probable candidate for the Westland Land Board as the Crown tenants’ representative in the place of the late Air G. Alallinson who held the position for many years.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises the issue of Holiday Excursion tickets in connection with the King’s Birthday, 3rd, June, and Dunedin. AYinter Show and Races, Ist. to sth. June.

All elderly man named Kennedy, who has been employed on the l-«»ad deviation contract at Walnroa with. Bonrke’s party, is reported missing. Constable Aloudv of Okarito and a number of residents are out searching for the man who was seen lust on Saturday near the Wataroa river bridge.

Sister Shine, Matron of the Rewa Afaternity Home, last evening tendered her resignation to the Grey Hospital Board on account of indifferent health. The resignation was received with regret. the members of the Board expressing their appreciation of Matron Shi no’s services at Rewa.

The Aiodical Superintendent of the Grey Hospital reported that the number of patients in the hospital at the beginning of the month was (IS, admitted during the month CO, discharged 47, died during the month 7, remaining in hospital at end of the month 77, in Old People’s Home 42, total 119.

Air Cliarics Bl’a id Wood passed away peacefully at the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning. Deceased was a native of Victoria. lie is survived by his wife, Airs Alary Bfaulwood, of Camerons, and two brothers, James, of the Grey mouth Borough staff, and George of Hitkawai; also two sisteis, Airs George Simmons, and Airs Thomas Jones, both of Aleloburne.

The New Zealand Aleat Producers’ Board advises that the following prices are being offered on 21st- Atay*. Canterbury—Wetlibrs, 561bs. and under, Ojd ; 57lbs and 641bs, ojd; ewes, under •IBlb’s, 33d 5 48Ibs to 641bs, 3}d; prime woolly 7 lambs, -36 lbs and under, 9RI; 371hs to 421bs Bid; second quality lambs, 3(11 bs and under, BJd ; over 3(ilbs, 7jd.

Intending exhibitors at the Jvokntuhi "Winter Show in the cookery and fancy-work classes please note that Classes 171 rind 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 19Q (fancy-work) should read Montiiicllock. —TL A. Haddington, Secretary.—Advt.

The Railway Carnival Bali takes place ill the Soldiers’ Hall to-tnori'ow evening. Very complete arrangements have been made for the gathering, at which there will he a number of special features which promise to add to the general success. There will he a capital orchestra and special jazz music, while special prizes will be given for competitions including tlie best carnival dress. Altogether the ball promises to be a particularly successful one.

The. best advertisers of “No-Rubbing Laundry Help are the users.—Advt. Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. Ton call get them for 3s 6d and 4s (3d a. pair for Cash at Schroder and Co,, where you can alsd get Grey 7 Silk hose 2s 9d per pair. Ring up Plioiie 121. s.—Advt.

Moil’s Palmer Nap TrOuscts 7s 6d A pair -at AieKay’s, tlie Leading Drapers. —Advt.

0110 Thousand Pouifds 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 2oth. See the windows. McGrucr’s, Hokitika and GreytUoutli,—Advt. Aierlets Three Star French Cognac (brandy) bottled in Cha rente, France, is “par excellence.” Obtainable at all first class hotel. Also White Horse, very old Scotch Whisky, guaranteed 10 years old. j. D. Lyilch, Atafk Spr'ot and Company Limited. Sole Ageiits for the West Coast,—Advt.