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Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1926, Page 2

Don’t forget the Kokatnhi Football Club’s annual ball on June 23rd. The night of the year. Make a point of being present with the crowd.

His Honor, Mr Justice Adams will preside at the Supreme Court on Monday morning at Hokitika. There is no criminal business set down for hearing, but several civil matters will eirrage attention.

The many friends of Mr Adam Reid, of Tcfoiho, who is at present an inmate of the Westland Hospital, will he glad to learn that lie is progressing favourable after a serious operation, but it will be some weeks before lie will be able to leave the institution.

The death occurred in Dunedin liospitill on Monday evening of Alexau ier Miiler, a native of Westport, 2d years of age. Deceased served in the Great War, losing a leg,- and also suffering from shell shock. A father in Westport and two brothers in Millcrton are left.

The Bachelors' Ball ill the Soldiers’ Hall was a very successful ami attractive gathering. The hall was daintily decorated, the floor was perfect and well-filled and a very dainty supper was provided. Capital music was supplied by Mr C. Boss’s orchestra of six instruments, and a number of extras were kindly supplied, dancing being kept up till an early hour this morning.

Mr H. Bateson, the managing editor of “Truth” will be touring the Coast shortly for the purpose of writing up the district in regard to its possible development. Mr Bateson will reach Orcymoulb on the 25th., and will he in the Greymouth-Holciiika district for a week. While in this locality it is hoped to arrange for him to visit the settlements and the timber districts, as well as the tourist resorts. Tf possible a run south will he made.

The Returned Soldiers euchre Tournament wil foe continued next Friday, June I.Bth in thei Soldiers Hall at 8 o’clock when special household prizes will he offered. hirst prize, TOlfo hag of sugar. 5!)lfo foag o! dour, 51h (‘minister of tea, oils of butter; second prize, 51b cannister of tea ; third prize, 0 tins of assorted fruit; fourth prize, tin ol assorted biscuits. The four winners each night play oil at the end of the season for a lady’s or gdnt’s bicycle. Roll up cai ly. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

At St. Michael’* Church. Kelfourn. recently, the marriage took place of Rufov, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr M. W. Johnson, of Northland, to Jack, son of the late Mr ’and Mrs E. J. Finch; of Hokitika. The bride wore a frock of cream figured heaute satin and a hat. to match. Her sister. Mrs Pago, was matron of honour, and wore a fawn frock and hat. Miss Jessie Johnson was bridesmaid, and wore pink figured fugi ami a pink hat. After the ceremony, Mrs Page entertained the bridal party and a few intimate friends. The bride’s going away frock was fawn cloth worn with a small fawn hat.

The Chamber of Commerce, which has matters in hand in connection with the visit of the editor of N.Z. Truth has asked several gentlemen concerned in industrial development to development to express their views in writing. In some instances this has been done, and the information has been sent to Mr Bateson in advance to give him an idea of the district. r l he papers forwarded so far relate principally to land settlement and development, and those who have not taken up the matter so far are invited to do so nw, so that the fullest information may he available readily for the gentleman. The opportunity presented of advertising the district ail'd drawing attention to its potentialities is an excellent one. and the best use possible should lie made of it. Mr Bateson will lie in the Greymouth-Hoki-tiku district from the 25th. to the Ist. prox.

Excellent work has been done, by tbo deputies, the miners, and all connected with the Millerton Mine in lighting the serious outbreak of fire which commenced on Thursday last. The situation is now well in hand, and all danger of further disaster has been averted. Until Wednesday the work of fighting the flip necessitated the employment of 12-liour shifts, but now that tbo worst danger has passed, the ordinary eight-ho'ur shifts have been reverted to. It is stated that eight sets of men have been displaced, but it is quite possible that the men affected can ho employed in other parts of the mine. The fire has caused a. marked decrease in. the Westport Coal Company’s exports. The first dose of “ Nazol ” gives relief. Pleasant and safe to take. 60 doses Is fid. Breaks a cold up straightaway.—Advt.

Wit is the flower of imagination, but “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” is the joy of the washhouse.—Advt. Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Offer for this month. Palmolive Soap two for Is fid and one free, six for 4s 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 iots. MeGruers. The Lending Drapers, Hokitika and Greymoutli.—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)’ >ns to sell at lowest market prices, a shipment of Jonathans, Delicious, Orange Pippins, Washingtons and other va' ieties of apples.— Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt. Wade’s Worm Figs sure pleasant remedy for worms. Wonderful worm worriers.—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 re--duced prices. Don’t hesitate till you are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.—Advt. For Influenza Colds take . Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.Advt,

Addisons have just opened up Winceyette in blue, lielio, cream and sunset. Also showing: Dress. Flannels in ail shades.

Mr Harris, organiser of the Farmers’ Union is at present on a visit to South Westland. He will return at the end of the week and at the beginning of next week will foe visiting the Kokatahi and Koiterangi districts, bis aim being to bring more unison among the fanning conun unity.

Nominations for a School Team Championship, with a limit of eight stone, close on next Monday atßp.ni. Country schools will be given power to combine in order to assist them to get a full team. —Advt.

A notification of - an important clearing saie of boots and shoes is announced by Mr Geo. Lukin (late of J. Satchel!) ti> commence on Saturday and to last for two weeks only. Sweeping reductions are being made, and during the sale terms will be strictly cash. Watch for inset to appear to-morrow containing rare bargains.

The remains of the late Mr William Heinz were brought from Grcymouth to Hokitika by this morning train, and the funeral cortege moved from the station shortly after. There was a large attendance of friends gathered for the 'occasion, the Masonic fraternity attending as a body in strong force. The Rev P. B. Fraser conducted the air vice at the graveside.

A long night dance will be held in the A rah ma Valley Hall on Friday next, the 18th. in aid of the piano fund. Good music, good ..supper and efficient M.C. Admission: Gents 2s, ladies a plate.—Advt.

Among the new nppopintments made to the Legislative Council announced in this issue, appears the name of Mr T. Shailer Weston. The new appointee is the eldest son of the late ex-Judge Weston (who presided over the Court here in the early eighties) and with his parents was a resident of Hall Street, Hokitika. He was a dux of the Hokitika State School of which he was a pupil. -Many friends in this district will hear with pleasure of his appointment. The lion. T. S. Weston has been residing in Wellington lor many rears. “To be or not to be “To rub or not to rub”? Ah! that is the question, so sings “ No-Rubbing Landry Help,” the abolislier of washboard slavery.—Advt. Belting: “Tulfoid” Leather Belting is giving ever increasing satisfaction to users. Strong, durable, easy running. Write for our quotes. It. P. Al. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.