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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1926, Page 2

The'winning numbers of the ‘‘Tlig Three” Art Union are published in another column.

Members of the Fire Brigade are requested to attend the funeral of ex-Supt. F. tV. Thompson, to-morrow morning.

The Kokatahi footballers are very busy preparing for their monster annual ball on Wednesday of next week, so be sure and roll along with the rest. The best of music supplied.

A Euchre Tournament and Dance will be held every Wednesday night in the Three Mile Hall, commencing Wednesday 16th. Good Prizes. Admission Is.—Advt.

The annual Winter Show takes place in the Public Hall/ lvokatalii, to-mor-row and on Wednesday. There are record entries and a great success is assured. The Show will be open to the public at 2 p.m. to-morrow.

A visiting team of lady hockey players from Blackball journeyed to Hokitika on Saturday and played the local Club on Cass Square in the afternoon. The conditions wore all against good play the ground being sodden and wet and the grass very long. The visitors proved the victors winning by two goals to one. In the evening the visitors were entertained at a dance in the Soldiers’ Hall.

The weather which was wot on Saturday morning, held up in the afternoon to enable the football matches to be played in fairly line conditions overhead, but as night wore on a great nortli-westerlly gde sprang up and heavy rain accompanied it, the night being very rough and stormy. The weather cleared by Sunday morning, but in the afternoon there was a very cold southerly gale blowing which continued through the evening, the conditions being very bleak and inclement. At niglit another gale set in and the conditions were very rough.

The rule as to weaving the proper colours was not insisted on in Satur day’s senior game, a visiting player turning out in a. washed out red jersey instead of his team’s colours of blue and white. Apparently this proved a decided advantage to his team, ns the player in question infringed the offside rule on many occasions throughout the fume and did not appear to he penalised to any extent, the nearness of the colour of his jersey to that of his opponents apparently saving him.

The Hon. W. Nosworthy at a recent interview referred to an initial slop it was proposed to take in connection with the Milford Track, “the finest walk ill the world.” Alternative designs, said Mr Nosworthy, were being considered for a inew accomodation house at Milford Sound, the terminus of the celebrated walk, and if Cabinet approved the of the necessary expenditure, it was hoped to make ail early start with the work. There had been indications that the Milford Sound traffic would increase considerably, and in view of that anticipated development. he ladded it. was recognised that the establishment of a commodious and up-to-date hostel was justified.

There was a ruling given on Saturday at the end of the senior game that decided the result of the match. A Grey hack had kicked the ball high iu front of the Hokitika goal. A led player, King, was waiting for it but, Steel cut in front of him and calling “my hall” attempted to take it, but mishandled. The hall went hack and then came forward and Steel recovered possession and kicked, apparently saving the position, but the whistle went and a ponjiltv for offside was given from which Warnes kicked a goal and the deciding score which gave victory to the visitors. If the ball did not touch King, but was only handled by Steel then the decision was incorrect, but if Steel was the only Olio to handle, then lie was unfortunate in being penalised. The decision was a surprise to onlookers, and caused quite a lot of discussion after the game.

We deeply regret to record the death of Mr Frank Thompson the well known carrier of Weld Street, which took place last evening, after an illness extending over a considerable period. The deceased, who was a native of Christchurch, came to Hokitika with his parents Mr and Mrs W. A. Thompson of Weld Street, when a child and has been a resident here ever since, taking over his father’s business when the latter retired some years ago. The deceased was an old member of the Hokitika Fire Brigade and was Captain for a number of years and vfas the first Superintendent- under the regime of the Fire Boarc I. He was a well known figure in the town and leaves a host of friends who will deeply regret his demise. Deceased leaves a widow and family of two sons (William of Hokitika and Alfred of Taihape) and one daughter (Winnie), a father and mother (Mr and Mrs W. A. Thompson of Weld Street), a brother (Mr Id. A. Thompson of Gibson Quay), and two sisters (Mrs ,T. B. Ward and Miss Flo Thompson of Hokitika). To the bereaved will be extended the deep sympathy of the community.

Men’s Palmer Nap Trousers Vs Gd pair at McKay’s, the Leading Drapers. —Advt. 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.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails Advt.

£5 buys you “Underwriters” Fire Extinguisher but it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you lrom fire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbieak. It. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Itow, Christ church.—Advt.

The first dose of “ Nnzol ” gives relief. Pleasant and safe to take. GO doses Is Gd. Breaks a cold up straightaway.—Advt. Punts and Row-boats can fitted by' novice with “ Wisconsin ” Motors which ensure speed of 7 miles an houi and 30 miles to the gallon of benzine. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch, —Advt. Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Offer for this month. Palmolive Soap two for Is Gd and one free, six for 4s Gd and three free, 12 for 9s and six free. Average one gross a clay . sold from June Ist to sth. Only limited quantity left. Buy half-dozen lots. McGruers, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Thirty new dance frocks just received from London. Prices 45s to 635. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers.—Advt. We have received from the growers with instruct} ins to sell at lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, Washingtons and other va 1 ieties of apples.— Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Adv(.

A 7} h.p. gas engine is offered for sale by the D.1.C., Christchurch.

The Commissioner pf Crown Lands will offer for sale by auction on July 14th, 157 sections in the town of Hokitika. *

Jurors summoned to attend the Supreme Court at Hokitika on 'Wednesday next are notified their services are not required.

The Committee of the Bachelors Ball wish it to bo known that admission on Wednesday night will bo _b.v invitation card only. A limited number of miii-guarantor bachelor , invitations are still available on application to the Committe, and those desirous of obtaining same should apply immediately.—Advt.

The many friends of Mr Edward Martvn, the well-known shwmillor, of Kuinara, will regret to learn of the death of ills wife, which followed upon a sudden illness, an Saturday at the residence of her sister, Mrs F. Genihitsky, of Grey mouth. The deceased, who was only thirty years of age, vas*<i native of Kuinara, and a member of the well known Holmes family of that town. She leaves one child, aged only eight weeks.

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.

Wade’s Worm Figs sure pleasant remedy for worms. Wonderful worm worriers.—Advt.

Factory Owners: Save money, save a lot of money. Clean your boilers with “ Stopskale.” Removes scale entirely and prevents more forming. Our Free Booklet explains. R. P. M. Manning and Co, 6 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—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 present an opportunity that comes hut seldom. The prices, 24s 6d and upwards, gives no idea of the extraordinary value of these coats. Call and sec them or send for some on approval. You will he amazed at the low prices. McKay’s, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Grey mouth.—Advt. The throat is the highway to the lungs. “ Nazol ” disinfects and prevents colds, is 6d for 60 doses.—Advt.