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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1926, Page 2

A notice to users of the Nationa Cash Register appears in this issue.

Miss M. Davies notifies her punils that she will resume teaching on Tuesday, June Ist.—Advt.

The Canterbury Education Hoard notify an election of school committees on Monday. June 1-ltli, where committees were not elected at the usual meeting.

.Mr Setklon, M.P.. will lie leaving for Wellington to attend 'his Parliamentary duties, next Saturday week. On Saturday next Mr Seddon is arranging to visit Ross.

A meeting of the Westland Power Hoard will he held ' next Thursday evening at 7.30 o’clock to consider proposals from the Minister of .Mines relative to the disposal of the Kumara water races.

The Town Hand paid a visit to the Mental Hospital yesterday afternoot and played i). pleasing musical pro gramme that was greatly enjoyed hv

nntients and staff. The Hand were subsequently entertained at afternoon tea by the staff.

Messrs Wild and Bassett not ify they have a first-class upholsterer engaged and in ndditon to any motor work are prepared to carry out household, upholstering work promptly and efficientlv.

The municipal authorities are having much needed attention given to some of the footpaths in the outer portions of the town. It would he a wise policy during the fine weather now that the Council has the machinery for the purpose, to have the footpaths coated with tar and grit and so prevent the recurrence of the necessity of chipping off the grass growth so frequently.

Bev l«\ B. Fraser, w'ho has filled tho position of Minister in charge of the local Presbyterian Church for a number of years, notified the congregation at yesterday’s services that he was handing in his resignation to take effect at the end of . July, having received an appointment to establish a library in Dunedin for the use of Presbyterian Ministers.

Messrs Ayson and Hefford of the Fisheries Department, accompanied bv some members of the Westland Acclimatisation Society, are visiting South West-land streams to-day, going as fains the Little Wanganui Diver (Hariliari). On .[Saturday a visit was paid to the Kokntahi-Koiterangi district, and the officials were very pleased with what they saw. In the evening the visitors met several members of the Westland Acclimatisation Society, and as an outcome further activities in regard to fish hatching in the district are likely to Tesult.

The Hinni Sports Club will hold a sweepstake chop in Rimu on Saturday, June sth, 1926. Upright chop 12ineh. log; handicap saw l2iueh. log (two cuts) ; handicap chop Minch. log. Nominations to close on Tuesday, Ist. June with „S. Ogilvie, secretary, Rimu.—Advt.

Addisons have just the nice fleecy blankets you want for winter. Also pram rugs, bush rugs and travelling runs. Prices are right.—Advt.

Coughs can’t resist “ Xazol.” Take it on loaf sugar. Penetrates all passages. Soothes, heals ; 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

Addisons for good value in men’s and hoys’ tweed overcoats. Full range of men’s underwear, pyjamas, half hose and boy’s navy jerseys, all sizes. —Advt.

No cold is “Nazol ’’-proof. “Xazol” is good for all the family—-pleasant, effective inhalant that routs colds. 60 doses’ls 6d.—Acjvt,

Special train arrangements on Grey-mouth-Ross lines for the King’s Birthday arc advertised in this issue.

Addisons for distinctive house furnishings. Lino, rugs, curtains and all colours in silk lamp shades.—Advt.

.Persons requiring to be examined for motor drivers’ licenses should leave their names at the County Office and appointments will be made for the attendance of the examiner on Wednesday.

Men’s Fleecy-lined Singlets and Pants, a good winter weight, prices from 3s lid to Os lid at W. H. Stopf ortli’s.—Advt.

The Bowling Club’s annual social dance takes place in tho Soldiers’ Hall on Thursday evening. This annual sporting fixture is always a. very eiijovble and successful gathering. The Ladies’ Committee will provide a dainty supper While .music will he provided by Mr C. Boss’s orchestra. Dancing will commence sharp at 8.30.

“Humour” has a great advantage over other papers of wit in that its laughter is always of an even standard of excellence and keeps pace with the latest quips of the world’s masters of wit. This is of course only natural when we know' that “Humour” lias the whole world to draw from for its weekly pages. Owing to the delay in the arrival of a large parcel of entries from New Zealand in respect to the recent competition it will he a few days yet before the result is announced.

A collision between two motor cars took place on Saturday evening about 6.30 p.in. at the intersection of Weld and Tailored Streets. It appears that Mr AY. Jones of Koiterangi was going down Weld Street, having left Perry’s store and Mr J. C. Maefarlano was coming up Tailored Street. A collision took place, Mr Maefarlane’s front wheel striking the rear wheel of Mr •Tones’ ear. Both cars suffered damage to the mudguards and Mr Jones had to put on ri new tyre. Both ears were able to continue their journey.

Tlici Kanieri Electric Ltd., pipe line supplying water to the Kanieri Power House at Kanieri Forks burst-on Sunday night and brought down a large slip completely blocking the Lake Tvanicri road to traffic. Overseer Mill nor has a gang of .men and the County lorry working removing tho slip, and it is hoped to get the road open for traffic to-day.

The death occured at Rccfton on Saturday, after a brief and painful illness of Mr William Brngge, aged 57 years. The decased was well known formerly on the West Coast, and was one of the pioneers of the chopping and sawing sports. He was a successful competitor in these events at many meetings. He is survived hv a widow and three daughters. His widow is : daughter of the. late Mr and Airs I Hill, of Omoto Road.

An accident happened on tl»? Kokatalii road this morning which luckily did iiot cause more injury. Mrs Dixon, her daughter and another young girl were coming to town in a gig. When near Whilev’s mill the horse shied rt some drain pipes on the side of the road, and Tineked'over an adjacent culvert. The horse ami trap somersaulted into ttie creek bed, with the oceup uts underneath. A

passing motor ear and a lorry eame along and extri atod the occupants without their reieiving injury beyond liniims and shock. The horse was not injured, hut it took some time to get it out. The shafts of tho trap were broken and other damage done to it.

Men’s smart “tripod and varied effects in warm Pyjamas, heavy quality flannelette and Wineeyette material, prices from 8s lid to 14s 6d. Call and inspect at W. H. Stopforth’s. Revel! St.—Advt.

Extended to Tuesday’ June Ist. Buy two articles or yards and get one article or yard of tho same kind and value free of charge, a clear gain of 50 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 Greymouth.—Advt. 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 he 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 (id 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 rt the low prices. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—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 va - ieties of apples.— Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt. Belting: “ Tuffoid ” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. It. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt. Ladies All-Wool fine Cashmere Hose, full fashioned, with suspender tops, in all the newest shades. You can get them for 3s 6d and 4s Gd 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. Boys’ Grey Union Shirts, heavy winter weight. Prices from 4s lid to 6s lid; also hoys’ heavy navy serge Call and inspect at W. H. Stopforth’s, Revel 1 St. —Advt. Mien’s Palmer Nap Trousers 7s Gd a pair at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers. —Advt. It is astonishing how quickly it acts. What ? " Nazol.” the proved remedy for coughs and colds. Costs only Is (id for 60 doses.—Advt.