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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1926, Page 2

Consumers of gas are reminded that gas for April and May must be paid before. 4 p.m. on Monday to secure discount. His Honour Mr Justice Alpers recently entered a private hospital in Wellington, and lias undergone a surgical operation. It will probably be between two and three months before he resumes his seat on the Bench. Tonwsfolk having exhibits for the Ivokatahi-Koiterangi Winter Show will I be provided with free transport. The County lorry will leave Robinson’s Garage (next Railway Hotel) at 8 o’clock-on Tuesday morning, taking out exhibits. These will be returned again (if unsold) on 'Wednesday afternoon. This arrangement should be very convenient for local exhibitors. Boiler Cleaning made easy, cost cut in half when vou nse “ Mexican ” Boiler Graphite. Gentle in action but very sure and won’t injure boiler. Booklet from *R. P. if. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch —Ad.rt Men’s Palmer Nap Trousers 7s 6d pair at McKay’s, the Leading Prnpers. —Advt.

Entries for the Arahura fat stock sales on Monday appear in tins issue.

Order of Masses and Devotions on Sunday 13th June:—Kokatabi 10 a.in., Hokitika 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Elsie arrived from Bruce Bay this morning. She brought a line of sheep for Messrs Nolan Bros.

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co’s entry for Arahura fat stock sale on Monday includes a line of breeding ewes for Messrs Nolan Bros.

Electric light consumers are notified that the power will be cut off to-mor-row morning (Sunday) between S a.m. and, 9 a.m., on portion of the town.

A meeting of the AA'estland brunch of the Canterbury Automobile Association will be held at the County Chambers on Monday evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Joseph Shultler Fitch—Will the above mentioned or anyone knowing bis whereabouts communicate ini mediately with Burns, Thwaites and Bennett, Solicitors. 16 Fort Street, A ue k la lid.—Advt.

At the weekly euchre tourney at the Soldiers’ Hail last night the prize winners were:—Miss ’laylor (400-day clock). Mr V. Blank (Westelok). Mrs Blank (rose bowl). Mr B. Haussmann (set of tea spoons). The weekly session will be continued next Friday night at the usual hour, when special prizes will he given. First, household hamper (bag sugar, bag flour, box tea. butter); second, box tea; third, (i tins of fruit; fourth, box of biscuits. There was a good attendance last night and play passed off pleasantly. 'Flic ladies’ committee served supper as usual. A member of the Wanganui Hospital stall' said lie was sorry that the. local Magistrate did not catch tlie motorcyclist who disturbed his neighbourhood on a recent evening by riding round the block without a silencer and ;m excessive speed (says the ••Herald”). The reason for bis regret was that perhaps the offending cyclist was the same person who was such a trial to the patients and staff at the hospital in the small hours of the morning. The motor-cyclist seemed to take a fiendish delight in making as much noise as possible by encircling the hospital on his machine without a silencer, thereby causing much annoyance and discomfort to the inmates of the institution.

At the annual meeting ol the Beetion Bowling Club the balance sheet submitted snowed receipts Ip be Clo 9 ,3s foil, of which members’ subscriptions totalled 009 2s and rent of crop net lawn €35. The expenditure was CBB Is leaving a credit balance of L'2l Is lOd. Tile statement of liabilities and assets showed the assets to total €298 1 Is Uhl. while the liabilities were €17.1. Mr A. B. West was elected President and delegate to the Centre and Mr S. Senwright secretary. A letter from the Westport Bowling Club asked support for a proposal-that the centre each year he the town at which the annual tournament was held, and pointing out the saving of expense thereby. Messrs Blackmore. AA’cst and Mori supported the Westport Club’s proposal and a motion to that effect was carried.

The driver ol a service ear which left Wanganui for ’lnihajH: early the other morning had a narrow escape when he missed a collision with the Limited express by a chain states the A\ anganui “Chronicle”). The road at Ohingaiti runs parallel with the railroad track. The engine had no head light-, according to the ear driver, and as his vehicle was running towards the approaching train, the carriage lights could not be seen. The driver of the car knew that the express was due at any time and slowed down and be was about to cross the line when the train roared past him at the crossing 'the motorist was taken unawares, but luckily for himself and the sole passenger, the ear was running slowly and was stopped dead, thereby averting :i serious smash. The next morning at the same time the railway engine carried a headlight. and the motorist was warned of its approach long before be reached the ci or sing.

A good Exhibition story is going the rounds (says the “Otago Daily limes ’). A few weeks ago a well-known i rofcssional man and equally prominent business man not unconnected with the management of the Exhibition were discussing the question of whether the .'1.01)0.01)0 mark would be reached. The Exhibition man was in duty bound t■' be optimistic ns to the future attendance, and expressed bis firm conviction that the coveted goal would bo exceeded. 'Hie pessimist ridiculed tins and to show his want of faith be said to bis friend that lie would give him a penny for every person entering the gates in excess of 3.000.000. provided lie received a penny for everyone under this number, “Law” on this deal is being badly beaten. Every thousand over 3.000,000 means £4 3s 3d and readers can work out for themselves the amount to be paid. It will indeed be a substantial sum that the optimist lias to collect.

i Negotiations were commenced at a recent, conference on the West Coast for the framing Of a fresh agreement between the Stale Coal Miners’ Union ami tlie Mines Department. Mr A. 11. Ki ni lie 11 (Under-Secretary of the Department), who attended the conference in an official capacity, informed a “ Dominion ” reporter that the demands made on behalf of the union included the granting of concessions which were not in operation at any other colliery on the West Coast, and which were addition to those agreed to between the representatives ot the West Coast Miners’ Council and the representatives of the New Zealand Coal Owners’ Association at a conference held in Rcefton early in May. If such demands were agreed to. said Mr Kiinbeil, it would put the operation of the State collieries in a much worse position, from the point of view of competition, than was the ease at present. Mr Kimbell accordingly informed the representatives of the union that be could not personally agree to accede to all their requests, but promised to submit them to the Minister of Alines. That course bad since been followed.

Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Offer for this month. Palmolive Soap two for Is (id and one free, .six for 4s fid and three free. 12 for 9s and six free. Average one gross a day sold from .7une Ist to oth. Only limited quantity left. Buy half-dozen lots. McGruers, The Lending Drapers. Hokitika and Grevmoutli.—Advt.

Sensible and scientific. “Xnzol” for colds, coughs, influenza. Clears bead, soothes, throat and chest. (iO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices Jos to 6.35. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. Coughs can’t resist “ Xnzol.” Take it on loaf sugar. Penetrates all passages. Soothes, heals; 60 doses Is Gd.—Advt.

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,