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Hokitika Guardian, 5 June 1926, Page 2

A meeting of supporters of the Winter Show will be held at the Public Hall, Kokatahi, ou Monday night at 8 o’clock. The Comet has been out in the roadstead several times lately and has d night a considerable amount of lisli which has been readily disposed of. Quite a. number gathered on the wharf yesterday 'afternoon when she came in with a good catch. Schroder and Co offer wise buyers the chance of the season, the newest in ladies’ coats in the most approved style and colours at wholesale cost. Also huge stock of blankets, rugs and quilts bought cheap to be sold at reduced prices. Don’t hesitate till you are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.—Advt. The Deputy Governor-General despatched the following telegram for submission to the King:—“l beg to tender to your Majesty, on behalf of the Government and the people of this Dominion, our loyal and respectful good wishes on the occasion of your birthday, and an assurance of the unfailing devotion of your Majesty’s people of New Zealand to the Throne and Empire.” Blankets! Blankets! Do you want any blankets because if you do we can sell them, to you cheaper than anyone else in town. You may get lower quality elsewhere—our are first class quality at certainly lower price for cash at Schroder and Co.—Advt. .Motorists: Easy-starting in cold weather with “ Air-Friction ” Carburettor which saves petrol yet ensures greater power and speed with better pulling on high gear. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5. Bedford Row, Cb'istchureh.—Advt. Our enthusiasm, for “No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” never slackens be cause it brightens wives and generally makes for better times. A Is packet does seven washing.—Advt. |

Mr Richard Gunn of Matainui has been elected Chairman of the Wata-roa-Waiho Farmers’ Union vice Mr G. Northcroft resigned.

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

Half Price Days, Saturday and -Monday, June sth and 7th, last days of sale. Special half price bargains in every department. You will buy twice as much now for your money. Don’t miss this great opportunity. MeGrucrs, Tlio Leading Drapers, Hokitika and G reymouth. —Advt.

The organ at the Methodist Church which was damaged in the fire in the Church some mouths ago has now been renovated and renewed, and will be put in commission for the first service on Sunday. The work of renovation has been a very extensive one involving a large ontljiy and has been carried out- by Messrs 13egg and Co., of Dunedin. There will he a special organ service to-morrow evening when vocal, solos will be rendered by Mrs Stoop (Woodstock) and Mr Tennant (G reymouth). Suitable hymns will be rendered for'the thanksgiving service.

The beautiful weather now being experienced with the heavy frosts, is thought by some to be a very cold snap. The average mean temperature for May month however ibis year was higher by over two degrees than that of the same month last year. For the five days of June the average is slightly lower compared with the same period last year. The temperature on the King’s Birthday was four degrees lower than that recorded on June 3rd. 1925. The weather, however, is very esasonable, and the absence of wind renders the day time very genial in the bright sunshine prevailing daily.

The Phoenix Brewery ut ltecfton, which has been owned by the Mouteith family for over forty years, lias boon successfully floated into a public company of 15,000 shares of £1 each. The shares were eagerly applied lor throughout tlio West Const, and also a considerable number was taken up by Christchurch investors. The former owner, Mr W. P. Mouteith, remains with the new company for some months in older to establish the company in tlio business and trade. Mr J. M. Irving will ultimately have charge of the brewery operations Mr Mouteith still retains an interest in the new company.

A number of Maori exhibits are being prepared by the Dominion Museum for the Toronto Exhibition. This will lie tlio first time the museum has contributed to Ssi ny Canadian Exhibition. The various tilings which had been sent to tlio Dunedin and Wembley Exhibitions having all returned safely, the Dominion Museum has now lit hand some interesting displays. Distance precludes the sending of any largo exhibits, but what is going forward will tic thoroughly representative of Maori arts and crafts, and will give to Ginadians some idea of tljo standard reached hv the ahoroginal inhabitants of" New Zealand. Amongst the objects to be s uit is an exhibit demonstrating the native method of treating flax.' both in its plain state, and in fibre. Baskets of many different designs and colouring will he shown, and these will also show the use of native dyes such as ninau, karamu (and other coprnsma dyes) and tnmeknlia. Various garments made of flax, such os pin pin (dancing kilts), and korowai (cloaks), will also he included ill this section, which will be thoroughly representative of its kind.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be held next Monday, June 7th. in the Soldiers’ Hall at 8 o’clock sharp. Ist. prize, eider-down quilt (double bed ize)s; 2nd. shaving mirror and set; 3rd. gent’s umbrella; -fill. Uloz. tea towels. RolL up ! Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The funeral of the late 11. M. Brown took place yesterday and was attended by a large following. The funeral moved from the residence of his sister at Arthurstown to All Saints’ Church, Hokitika, where Revd. J. Perkins conducted tho first portion of the Anglican service and delivered a short address. The cortege then moved to the cemetery where the remainder of the burial service was recited. At the graveside tho burial service of the Druids l-oilgc was read by Bro. F. W. Bone, a number of the brethren in mourning regalia standing round the grave. Tt was not possible to arrange a military service, but tbo coffin was covered by the Union Jack, and the funeral attended by members of the R..S.A. At the graveside Bugler Ross sounded the “Last Post” at the close of tho funeral obsequies. The stiilf of tho Hokitika. Mental Hospital attended in force, tho nursing staff being in uniform. Dr Buchanan, Medical Officer in charge, was present, also Mr G. A- Perry, Mayor of Hokitika, Mr W. Jeffries, County Chairman and a large number of the public. 1 here were malty floral tributes, including wreaths from the staff of tlio Mental Hospital, the Returned Soldiers, and Druids, las well as from many personal friends. The largo attendance was• a striking tribute to the sterling worth of the deceased.

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to -Jiffs. McKay’s, the Lending Drapers.—Advt. Sensible and scientific. “Nazol” for colds, coughs, influenza. Clears head, ■soothes, throat and chest. GO doses Is fid.—Advt. Addisons for good value in men's and boys’ tweed overcoats. Full range of men's underwear, pyjamas, half hose and boy’s navy jerseys, all sizes. —Advt. Coughs can’t resist “Nazol.” Take it on loaf sugar. Penetrates all passages. Soothes, heals; 60 doses Is fid.—Advt.