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Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1926, Page 2

Entries for the Kokatnhi-Koiternngi Winter Show have been extended hut will close definitely oil Wednesday night.

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.E.. was a. visitor to Ross and Hokitika oil Saturday. At Ross Mr Seddon enquired into the proposals for the Grimmond memorial and will interest himself with members in both Houses when Parliament assembles, to help the project.

Representatives of the Grey and Westland Power Boards conferred at Greyniouth on Saturday afternoon. As an outcome of the meeting it is understood the Westland Board will be afforded reasonable time to mature its plans for the supply of electric current to North Westland before there will fx> any immediate likelihood of the Grey Board requiring additional power.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will lie held thy? Monday evening 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; •Ith. tdoz. tea towels. Roll up ! Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Most economical remedy for coughs, colds, influenza—“Nazol.” the scientific remedy. Powerful, penetratiing. Take on sugar or inhale. GO' doses Is 6d.—Advt.

Ford Owners: “King” Automatic Oilers ensure reliable lubrication and save oil, and save trouble with “ sooted ” plugs and carbon in cylinders. Booklet free from R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Ro\v, phristchurcb.—Advt

The Hibernian Ball will be held in the Memorial Hall, Ivumara, on Friday, July 2nd.

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

The Westland Dairy Coy, the Central Factory, lias, an interesting insertion to farmers in our advertising columns. The Company is apparently forging ahead in many directions, and appears, to be a verv live concern.-

The weekly euchre of the R.S.A. Committee takes place this evening at the Soldiers’ Hall, play commencing at 8 o’clock. There arc four attractive prizes offered for competition.

The death took place yesterday at Buatapu of Mr John Cooper Harrison, a well-known miner, formerly of Rimu, ICumara and Boss. Deceased was a native of Shetland Isles and So years of age. He leaves two nieces (Mrs Henderson, of Wellington, and Mrs W. Wilson of Buatapu), and two nephews (.Mr L. Viedo. of Wellington, and Mr W. Viedo, of Auckland).

A Christchurch “ Press ” reference to the interprovincial match, Wellington and Canterbury, at Christchurch on Thursday says :■—As on Saturday, Owen Walker often found himself up in passing rushes among the backs, Hub the big ex-West Coaster worked like a Trojan in everything going. Lack of experience was Maiiiliera’s handicap, but like Walker, his tackling was very sound.

Frederick Spolforth, the Australian “ demon ” bowler whose death was recorded last week, was horn at Balmain, near Sydney, on September 9, 1.503, was a member of the first Australian team to visit England in 1878. He was also a member of the teams ol 1880, 1882. 1884 and 18,8(5. He has resided in England for the past thirty-four years, and played for Derbyshire and Hampstead Clubs. He made a scientific study of bowling and obtained his wickets largely by subtle variation of speed and generalship.

According to the official list of racing dates supplied for this coming season by the New Zealand Racing Conference, the Greymouth District Committee rec-oninvuids the one day’s racing foiTeiled by the Motuoka Racing Club to be allotted to the Westland Racing Club. The Motuoka permit is however keenly sought for by other Clubs. The Auckland District Committee recommends the one day's racing forfeited by the Motuoka Racing Club to be granted to the Waipa Racing Club. This is objected to by the Whangarei Racing Club and the Bay of Islands Racing Club. Tie limiter will lie decided by the Racing Conference itself for recommendation to the Minister of Internal Affairs, who has the final say in the matter. The Racing Confierence meets early in July at Wellington.

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. McGruers, The Lending Drapers, Hokitika and G rev-mouth.—Advt.

There was a large attendance at the Methodist Chinch on. Sunday evening, the occasion hieing the re-opening of their pipe organ after renovation from the recent lire. In addition to the congregation singing a number of well-known hyinns. Mrs Stoop (Woodstock) very elm-,lily rendered the saec?d cHo “Abide Willi Me,” whilst Mr Tenneiil (Greyinouth) gave a very fine rendering of “The Blind Ploughman.” belli being ably accompanied on the organ by Miss Thompson. Mr Perry. I lie Church organist, also gave fine varied selections all of which served to bring out the. varied qualities of the instrument. A .short address on “The Place and Power of Music in Religous Worship” was delivered by the resident minister, Rev. Knowles-Smith. Although, perhaps, not so mellow in tone, due doubtless to the newness of a number of parts, the organ is now equal to if not better in tone and luality than formerly, and is undoubtedly an instrument of winch our Methodist friends may he justly proud.

The very generous support accorded the Executive Committee of the Koka-.alii-Koitorangi Winter Show by tradespeople and others of Hokitika and district, is much appreciated by those who control this Association. In addition to very liberal cash contributions, many valuable trophies have been donated. These trophies will all he •allotted in addition to the scheduled cash prizes. Very handsomely got up certificates will also he presented ns the Committee may arrange. TTie home cookery and fancy work classes will be well provided for in regard to specials, j and should induce keen competition amongst the fair sex in these two popular sections of the show. Most points in cookery will carry a special trophy and certificate. Class 155.* special of 21s cash, and numerous other individual classes have specials. Amongst other sections Mrs J. A. Dowell’s very fine silver cup should induce competition. Altogether this year’s prize list is the most liberal and varied yet offered hv the Association. It is Imped the Committee’s efforts will he hacked up by a record entry of exhibits.

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.

Thirty new dance frocks just recciv ed from .London. Prices 4os to 635. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt,

.Sensible and scientific. “Nazol” for colds, coughs, influenza. Clears'head, soothes, throat and chest. 60 doses Is Gd.—Advt.

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

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