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Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1926, Page 2

A meeting of the Committee of the Westland Racing Club will he held qt 8.30 o’clock to-morrow night to deal with business coming forward at the forthcoming Raring Conference. The Westland County Council is calling tenders for next meeting for the completion of the metalling of Wall Road, Koiterangi. This will he good news to the settlers affected in that locality.

All Inglesidc will be lield this evening «t the Soldiers’ Hidl at 8 o’clock: —.Advt

Addisons are now showing a lull range of Ladies’ Woollen Bloomers in NY’s, O.S. and Ex. O’S.'

The Municipal Band will render a programme on Cass Square on Sunday afternoon next.

The friends of Bov. and Mrs Fraser are invit>?d to a farewell social to he tendered at St. Andrew’s Hall on Friday night at 7.30 o’clock.

To-night! The night of nights, the Great Annual Football Ball in Kokatahi Hall. Follow (he crowd and yon will end up with the best night’s fu:: ever you had. To-night 1

Messrs W. McKay and Son announce particulars of the bargains offering at their clearing sale commencing tomorrow.

There will be a sitting of the Magistrate’s and Warden’s Courts to-mor-row morning. A considerable amount of business is set down for hearing.

31. Houston and Co. advise that a line collection of coloured picture* have arrived, which are being displayed and can bo viewed at their .Mart in Camp Street.

In connection with the Westland Competitions to be held in August next, the musical selections for the competition arc announced in another column. The hook of words is under way and will be available next week.

The death of Mr Boma V. King, who was well known in Groymouth. is reported from Vienna, on April 30. Deceased was engineer in charge at the erection of the N.Z. Greenstone Cov’s plant at Wainiliinihi, on the Christchurch' Bead. He returned to Austria in 1911).

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled 37, as follows : —Canterbury : Scarlet fever, 10; diphtheria, 5; tuberculosis, 11 ; pneumonia, 0; pneumonic influenza, 1; septic: abortion, 1; erysipelas, 2. Deaths: Tuberculosis, 2. West Coast; Diphtheria, 1.

Addisons have just opened up a new assortment of Ladies’ Ties, Gloves and Hosiery.—Advt.

There was a large attendance (113 players) at St. Mary’s euchre tournament last evening. The prize winners were:—First, Mrs Stickles, a double bedstead; second, .Mrs lnwood. a bag of sugar; third, Mr T. Brown junr., a quarter ton of coal ; Ith. Mr Millar, half dozen cups and saucers. For the next tournament the prizes will be:—First, a set of palm bowls, comprising five; second, a ladies manicure set; third, a pair of servers in ease; fourth, a bedroom clock.

The Beturnod Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will bo continued in die Soldiers’ Hall next Friday, June 2.lth. at 8 p.m. 'l'iie following valuable prizes will be offered by special request;— First. 4S piece dinner set: second, 21-piece tea set ; third, set of fancy jugs; fourth half dozen cups and saucers. The four winners each night play off at the end of the season for a ladies’ or gents’ bicycle. 801 lup early! Supper! Admission 2s. Advt.

The usual weekly meeting of the West Coast Bug by Union was held last evening at Greymotiih. A letter was received from the Boss Club relative to the re-classifieation by the Westland Sub-Union of J. Bannister from senior to junior.—lt was resolved that the letter he referred hack to the Club, instructing them that any correspondence must he passed through the Westland Sub-Union. Nelson Union wrote advising of a conference of Hcdchm Shield Unions on 2(ilh June in Nelson, regarding arrangements for the tour to the North Island. Inungabua Sub-Union wrote asking for either a representative or Club fixture at an early date, preferably a “pay” Saturday.—lt was resolved to advise the Sub-Union that this Union was now negotiating with lluller Union to play in Westport on 3rd or 10th July, and would he prepared to play liinngahuu on the ith or 11th July. Nelson Union wrote asking for a guarantee for a match with their representatives on the Coast this season.—lt was resolved to offer the Nelson Union At) per rent, of the nett gate. A communication was received from the South Canterbury Union, as they had already pencilled 11 tic September. Besolved to write the ’Referees’ Association asking it to instruct referees to take firm action with a view of stopping incessant talking during the progress ol matches. Fixtures for next Saturday included the following:—Seniors.— Stars v. Hokitika, at. Hokitika, at 3 p.m.

AYe have received from the grower* with instrncti ms 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.

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 bo sold at reduced prices, Don’t hesitate till 3011 are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.-—Advt.

l'or Influenza Colds take 'Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.&dvt. 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 Sis and six free. Average one gross a day sold from June Ist to sth. Only limited quantity left. Buy half-dozen lots. McGniers. The Leading Drapers. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. For Catarrh. Inhale “ Nazol ” or take it on sugar. Clears blocked passages ; heals inflamed membranes; assists breathing. ,fiO doses “Nazol” only Is fid.—Advt. What! Away from school to-day? Give the child “Nazol ” for that cold or cough. No cold is “ Nazol ’’-proof. Take it on sugar. CO doses Is Gd.—Advt.