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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1926, Page 2

A meeting of Trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank will he held on Tuesday next at 4 p.m.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika I'ire Brigade takes place this evening at 8 o’clock.

The weekly euchre of the R.S.A. takes place at the Soldiers’ Hull tonight. Several special prizes are offered, and a large attendance is expected,The hall is being heated specially, Play is to begin at 8 o’clock punctually.

The Hon. Minister of Mines is due on the Coast to-morrow, and at 7.80 to-morrow evening at Kumara will meet the representatives of the local bodies to discuss matters pertaining to the disposal of flic Kumara water races.

The Christchurch “Press” says following the condition of the overseas produce market, dairy factories have reduced the price of butter to Is 6d and Is 7d a pound net, according to grade, the new retail'rates being Is 8d and Is 9d. .Separator butter lias also been reduced, the new retail price being Is (id a pound.

In connection with our report of the complimentary gathering tendered to Mr and Mrs Dulf on Wednesday an omission occurred. The presentations were—From, the citizens to Mrs Duff, a salad how l and fruit and nut dish ; to Mr Duff, a gold pencil. From County Office and road staffs, to Mrs Dull', a silver entree dish ; to Mr Duff, a motor rug.

Regarding the announcement of the lecture on New Zealand War Memorials for next Tuesday night, the Undersecretary of the Department of Internal Affairs wired as follows last night: “ Regret now advised by Mr Hurst Soager impossible at all events at present to give the lecture as proposed at Hokitika. Will advise you later whether possible to hold lecture at subsequent date. (Signed).—J. Hislop.”

The Westland County Council is calling for tenders for the construction of 40 chains of the Kuinam-Kapitea road to peg 2 miles 2d chains. Tenders close at noon on Tuesday, Bth June. The section of the road now to he constructed will carry the formation of the road practically to the Kapiton Creek crossing and so link ip with tho Chesterfield railway station on the Grey-Mokitika line.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Slodiers’ I-lall this (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock sharp. First prize, 48-pieee dinner set, second prize 21-piece tea set, third prize,- set of fancy jugs, fourth prize, half-dozen cups and saucers. The four winners each night will play off at the end of the season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Special arrangements have been made for heating the hall. Roll up! Supper! Admission 2s.—Advt.

A reminder is given of the public meeting at the County Chambers this evening at 7.30 o’clock to organise tho Westland Competitions Society. The meeting will consider the report (already published) from the sub-commit-tee, and oil adopting the same proceed with the election of officers and the general arrangements for the first competitions to he held in August' next. As the movement is such a worthy one in the interests of the rising generation a well-attended meeting -is hoped for so that the project may he launched with all possible enthusiasm.

In urging a study of New Zealand’s fuel resources. Sir Frank Heath touched an enlightening industrial factor. “The expenditure of heat in industry.” lie said, “is oil the average much higher than the expenditure of power, and that electricity is an expensive source of heat, which is not economically justified unless the factory is putting out products of very high grade or requires the application of heat under very accurate control or in closely defined areas. This is one reason why Norway, though possessed of cheap electric power, has not developed into a great manufacturing country. She is destitute of fuel resources, for which there must always he a demand in industrial operations.”

I I I | Mill and Factory Supplies: Get our quotes for Belting, Belt Dressing, Boiler Compound, Graphite, Grease, Lubricants, Boiler Graphite, “ Climax ” 1 Packing, etc., R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christehurph.—

Extended too Tuesday June Ist. Buy two articles or yards and get one article or yard of the same kind and value free of charge, a clear gain of 60 per cent, on every purchase. Three articles or three yards for the price of two. This great concession sale is very much in your favour. Call early—McGruer’s, the busy drapers, Hokitika and Grevmouth.—Advt.

During the next ten (lavs 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 he offered at prices representing superlative value. These coats purchased in London at about half price, present an opportunity that conies hut seldom. The prices, 2-ls 6d 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 Gre}'mouth.—Advt.

We have received from the growers with instruct! ms 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.

The Elsie sailed this morning for Okuru and Bruce Bay.

Messrs IV. Jeffries and Co. insert a notification in this issue of interest to opossum trappers and others.

The Westland County Council invites applications in this issue for a motor lorry and petrol road roller driver. The salary has been fixed at £2O per month. Applications was close on the Bth prox.

Yesterday morning’s train from Hokitika developed engine trouble, and oid not reach Greyinouth till 10.55 o’clock, forty minutes late. The outward bound express left at 11.5 o’clock, half, an hour late.

The remains "of t tie victim of the drowning fatality in the Kokatalii river on Sunday, 16th inst. are being taken to Christchurch for interment. The name of the young man is not Cyril as previously stated but Joseph William Sylvester Smith. He was 20 years of age.

Trappers of opossums are notified in this issue that traps of poison or any device dangerous to the public must not tie placed on any County road reserve. Notice is given also that permission will not he given to trap on the road reserves within the Westland County because of the danger and risk to the public.

The ltimu Sports Club will hold a sweepstake chop in Bilim on Saturday, June sth, 1926. Upright chop 12incli. log; handicap saw I2incli. log (two cuts); handicap chop Minch. log. Nominations to close on Tuesday, Ist. June with S. Ogilvie, secretary, Ttimu. —Advt.

A meeting of the newly elected Westland Power Board will he held at 5 o’clock to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, to elect a Chairman, and consider matters in regard to the disposal of the Government Water Races at Kumara, and the electrical supply proposed in regard to Ivanieri, Woodstock and Rimu.

Mr A. H. Lawn, agent for the Big Three Art Union lias received word that to-morrow (Saturday) is absolutely the last day on which tickets can he procured. As this will probably he the last of the “Big Prizes” a rush is anticipated, and to enable all to participate, Mr Lawn has engaged a special clerical staff who will sell tickets up till 10 o’clock on Saturday nigfit. —Advt.

Ladies and Gentlemen! The whiteness of your linen speaks wonders for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt-. Can’t keep colds if you take “Nazol.” Acts like a charm. Powerful, penetrating. Take a few drops on sugar or ilthale. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

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

After the exhilaration of the dance take “Nazol” before retiring. Bun no risk of dangerous chill. 60 doses “ Nar.ol ” Is 6d.—Advt.