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Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1926, Page 2

Th Canterbury Education Board are inviting tenders receivab',? up to Ist. •Tidy for the lease of .school reserves at La Fontaine, 9-} acres and Taramaliau, 4 acmes. 801 l up! 801 l up! To the grand dance in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday night for the entertainment of a visiting Hockey Team. Everyone assured of a good time. Dancing at B.3o.—Advt. “W'liat was it that you did not hear ?” was a question asked of a constable by Senior-Sergeant Lopdel! al the Court in Wanganui. The unconscious humor in the question provoked a roar of laughter from the Court. “The Irish blood will out, sergeant,” obesrved Mr j. S. Barton, S.M.

Tbe first 'Test .Match of Lbe Australian cricket tour commences on Saturday next at Nottingham at tbe famous Trent ground. The English team selected docs not show much alteration to that which represented England in Australia two seasons ago, tbe only new players being Carr and Boot.

The Duller County Council has taken it notable step in regard to what is known as tbe Coast road, linking Westport and Greyinoutli, by recommending that the vote for the Bailer Gorge railway be transferred to tbe Coast road to enable it to be finished without further undue delay.

Tbe death took place at the Grey liivcr Hospital on Monday of Mr George Lawrence, a well known resident of Kuinara at the- age of 56 years. Deceased had resided all bis life in Kuinara district, following mining pursuits, and also raising sheep. Besides bis mother he leaves li sister, Misti Alary Lawrence, and three brothers; James, John and David.

It ivas on the lOtli June, 190(i, that the Rt. Mon. Richard John Scddon passed away. It is therefore a score of years since New Zealand first mourned its departed Premier. Alemory of tbe great statesman is still general and many arc to-day recalling the sad anniversary of his demise. At the local memorial statue ill front of the Government Buildings} wreaths have been deposited as a ilinrk of respect from old friends ami supporters.

Tine Returned Soldiers' Assn. Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldier’s Hall next Friday, June lltli. at 8 o’clock sharp. Ist. prize, 400-day clock in glass case; 2nd., alarm clock; 3rd., rose howl; 4th., ease E.P.N.S afternoon tea. spoons. The four winners each night will play off at tbe end of tbe season Tor a ladies’ or Kent’s bicycle. Roll Up I Supper provided. Admission, £s.—Advt.

The Wellington Hockey Association lias made .Cl CO as tile result oT the Imliait Army team’s match. The mimher of persons who paid to see the match was 11.527. 'l'he gate takings amounted to £B4B, and with the cost of the match, general expenses, the City Council’s percentage (£207) and sundries deducted, the balance in hand is £lll, which will he slightly increased hv money from the sale of tickets not. presented.

On August 11th. this year the term of office of one-half the members of the Canterbury balneation Board expires, and an election to fill the vacancies will he held. The members who retire are: Messrs E. H. Andrews and W. *H. Winsor (Christchurch urban area); J. Maze (Timuru urban al'ert) ; W. A. Banks (Middle Ward) ; T. Hughes cjhnirman of the Board (South Ward) ; and It. Wild (North-East) Ward, which includes the West Coast) Nominations close on June 30th., and flic election will take place on July 21st., hut the votes, in accordance "ith the Statute, will not he counted till fifteen days later. The members of the school committees in the different areas and wards are the electors.

For removing worms. Wade’s Worm Figs certain, safe cmedy. No had a f ter-efl'eetx,—A d vt.

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 Wight cheap to he sold at reduced prices. Don’t hesitate till you are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.—Advt.

Kept awake by persistent barking Cough? Get “ Nazol.” Penetrates air passages and promptly .relieves irritation. Is (id for 60 doses.—Advt. Blankets! Blankets! Do you -'.rant any blankets liOciitise 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. What! Away from school to-day? Give the child ” Nazol ” for that cold or cough. No cold is •• Nazol ’’-proof. Take k on sugalr. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. “ Make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts” (Buskin), while “ No-Rub-bing Laundry Help” is doing the weekly washing,—Advt. Don’t forget to get that bottle of “ Nazol.” Only Is od for 60 doses, and it really does nip a cold “ in the bud.”—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Advt.

The balance sheet of the Hokitika Savings Bank for the year ended ■on 31st March last is published in this issue.

Lovers of Dancing! Don’t forget the monster dance in the Soldiers’ Hall on Saturday night for the entertainment of a visiting Hockey Team. Admission : Gents Is 6d, ladies Is.—Advt;

The Anglican Church authorities arc endeavouring to arrange for the laying of the foundation stone for the liirw Church in November of this year. It is hoped to arrange for a special visit of tllo Bishop of Christchurch- for the occasion.

The trapping season for opossums which began on the first of the month does not promise to he a very lucrative one for those who have kept within the regulations. There appears to have been a lot of trapping and poisoning going on in various parts for months past, and there are very few of the opossums left for the legitimate trappers.

With the closing of entries for the Kokntahi-Koiterangi Winter Show another big success is assured, last year’s record entry of 701 entries, being easily eclipsed. A very satisfactory feature is an unexpected increase in the farm produce section. The quality of exhibits in this section will no doubt be a surprise to visitors and demonstrate what can he produced, under the worst of climatic conditions. The poultry section also shows a marked increase especially in the popular game classes, 'flic cookery classes will be quite up to the standard of former years, the eleventh hour entries ill this section being a regular rush. Fancy work will he a splendid display. The sections showing a decrease are school work, fruit classes ami pointings. Altogether the results are very satisfactory and given fine weather a record attendance at the Show will he established. Other features of the Show will be the keen rivalry between the district and also the Farmer’s Bays. The Executive Committee have always aimed at securing the services of competent judges and have always been most fortunate in this respect. Tills year (lie following ladies and gentlemen will act for the respective sections:—Poultry: Mr A. B. Spiers, farm, produce: Messrs Geo. Perry and B. Ward, dairy produce: Mr Toohcy (TfarihariT home cookery: Mrs Preston and Air A. Spence, schools, fancy work and oil paintings: Airs Geo. Perry. Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Oiler for this month. Palmolive Soap two for Is thl and one free, six foils fid and three free, 12 for 9s and six free. Average one gross a day sold from June Ist to sth. Only limited quantity left. Buy half-dozen lots. AleGruei's, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Orders arc whirling in at a great rate for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.” A Is packet does seven washings beautifully.—Ad,t. Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to 03s. AlcKay’s. the Leading Drapers.—Advt, Sensible and scientific. “Nazo!” for colds, coughs, influenza. Clears head, soothes, throat and chest. 00 doses Is Cd.—Advt. Coughs can’t resist “ Nazol.” Take it on loaf sugar. Penetrates all passages. Soothes, heals; 00 doses Is Oil—Advt.

During the next ten days AlcKay’s showroom will be the Aleeea of all thrifty shoppers, when iashionablo flare and godet coats iii an infinite variety of colours, styles and materials will bo 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 Od and upwards, gives no idea of the extraordinary value of these coats. Call and see them or send for some on approval. Yen will be amazed at the low prices. AlcKay’s, the Loading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. AVo have received from the growers with iiistnicti >iis to sell fit lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, AVashingtons and other va' ieties of apples. - Paterson Aficliel and Co. Ltd.—Advt. Men’s Palmer Nap Trousers 7s Cd pair at AlcKay’s, the Leading Drapers. —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. Al. Ala lining and Co., 5. Bedford llow, Christchurch.—Advt