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Hokitika Guardian, 25 June 1926, Page 2

A farewell social is being tendered to Rev. P. 11. and Mrs Fraser at St. Andrew’s Hall to-night at 7.30 o’clock.

“Spiritual Imagination” is the subject intimated for the I’.S.A. service in the H.css Methodist Church on Sunday nest at 2.30 p.m.

There will bo the usual weekly puchre drive at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, play commencing at 8 o’clock. Good prizes are offered for the competition, and no doubt a largo attendance will bo attracted.

At the Groymouth Recreation ground on Wednesday afternoon, Mawliera defeated Hokitika by three goals to two, ill the ladies’ match for the Brooks Cup. Playing at Blackball in a ladies’ match, Blackball defeated State Col licries by nine goals to nil.

Mr 11. Bateson, Editor of “N.Z. Truth.” who is touring the Coast to look into its potentialities will arrive here to-morrow, and spend a few days in the district. Mrs Bateson is acerinpanying her husband, who will be staying at Keller’s Hotel. Jt is proposed to visit the lliniu Elat dredge to-morrow, and probably bake Kauieri. and the party may go south on Sunday.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Hail this (Friday) evening at eight o'clock. The following valuable prizes will he offered by special request :—First, 18 piece dinner set; second, 21-piece ten 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. Roll up early I Supper! Admission 2s.—Advt. The goods traffic on the local railway lines is steadily increasing in volume, and it is now necessary to run uu "xtra daily goods train between Greyiuoutb and Hokitika to assist in relieving the congestion. No doubt this results largely from the growing trade between the East and West Coasts as i consequence of the through railway transport. It Inis been suggested 'hat a passenger carriage be attached to the goods train for the convenience of passengers. Trio service would attract some patronage always.

But 1.—30 Ladies’ Felt and Ready-to-wear Hats. Regular prices 9s lid lc> 20s Gd. Sale price 4s lid. Lot 2 21 Ladies’ Felts and Models Millinery. Regular prices 17s Gd to 59s Gd. Sale price 7s Gd.—At McKay’s Great Record Sale.—Advt.

The sensation of the town will be the arrival of .Mr P. ,1. Howard, kite of John Court Ltd., Auckland, to take over Lite well-known business of Schroder and Co. Mr Howard’s aim will be to bring the huge stock within reach of the buyer. To do this the whole large, superior stock will he heavily reduced in every department. To enable the present proprietor to retire* from. business great changes must bo made ; hence this preliminary notice. Schroder and Co.. Hokitika.—Advt.

The harbourmaster at Auckland, reporting on the arrangement for cleaning out the tanks of the navy tanker, Nucula, said that the spot where the Marine Doparment had given permission for cleaning't he tanks was only ten miles outside Great Barrier Island and there was a grave possibility of the oil finding its way into the Hauraki Gulf with easterly weather. Tie recommended that the board request the Department to reconsider its decision and fix the position not less than 150 miles from the nearest coast. The recommendation was adopted by the Auckland Harbour Board.

At a meeting of the New Zealand branch of the Empire Parliamentary Association an invitation to send four delegates to the annual gathering, in Australia, when they will he the guests of the Commonwealth Government from September until December, was accepted, and a meeting will shortly he held to decide on the personnel of the delegation. There will he an extensive lour of the Australian States by the delegates, who include five from Britain. It was decided to co-operate with the Government in extending to the latter the utmost hospitality possible when they pass through Auckland on the steamer Niagara, on route for Sydney.

In the House oil Wednesday local protests against the closing of the Blackball-Xgahero bridge to all but railway traffic were brought before the notice of the Prime Minister by Mr IT. E. Holland and Mr Seddon. Mr Coates replied that lit' was unable to give a definite answer, hut when approached earlier by Mr Seddon be bad undertaken to look into the matter and see if it was possible to meet the convenience of local residents. He was sure the Pailway Department would do its utmost, but the position was that if an accident occurred the Department might be liable. On the other band, lie hoped that they would be able to get over the difficulty and allow the public to use the bridge.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday when a licensing case was being dealt with a witness stated that Rergt. King had advised him to plead guilty; and not to bother with cpousel. This led the officer to contradict the witness, stating that Dowell had told him a few days before that he intended to plead guilty, hut that he was going to get Mr Murdoch to address the Court. Tt was then he said that he (Dowell - * could say what he wished to the Court and save the expense of counsel. The witness denied having said he was going to plead guilty. All he was going to plead was that the slide was up but that it was up for a legitimate purpose. The dialogue was grenly enjoyed by counsel for the witness (Mr Murdoch) who bad an almost similar experience later in the day in regard to another witness.

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

AVe have received from the grower* with instruct)' 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. Lid.—Advt.

Schroder and Co offer wise buyers tile 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 you are too late. Visit Schroder and Co at once.—Adrt.

for Influenza Colds take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.4dvt.

Xo cold is “Xazol ’’-proof. “Xazol” is good for all the family—pleasant, effective inhalant that routs colds. 60 doses Is 6d. —Adrt,

London papers bearing the date of May 20th came to hand last evening, 35 days, a quick despatch. Addisons are now showing a full range of Ladies’ Woollen Bloomers in W’s, O.S. anti Ex. O’S.

Masses and Devotions in St. Alary’s Parish on Sunday, June 27th, will be as follows:—Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. tnd 7 p.m.

Single Bed size Blankets. Canterbury, pure wool brand. Regular price 27s 50d, sale price 19s Gd at McKay's great record sale.—Advt.

In connection with the opening ball of the Upper Koiterangi Hall on Monday evening next the County Chairman (Mr AY. Jeffries) has consented to perform the opening ceremony. The gathering promises to attract a large attendance.

50 Yclonr Newest Flare, fur-trimmed coats, sale prices less than half usual priees, ranging from 39s Gd to 99s Gd at McKay’s great record sale.—Advt.

The Magistrate had a very busy day yesterday, the sitting extending till 4 p.m., and the number of charges dealt with during the period must very nearly approach a record for a one-day sitting, none of the charges extending over much time though there were a number defended.

20 only, Boys' and Youths’ Suits, best Kniapoi. Petone, and Defiance makes, lit boys from 9 up to 18 years of ago. Ordinary prices 35s to G9s Gd. sale price all 20s each at McKay's great record sale.—Advt.

The death of Mrs James Morris, of Rcefton, took place on Wednesday evening. Deceased, who was in her 80th year, was a native of Portadown, County Armagh. Ireland, and, with her husband, who died 19 years ago, came to New Zealand fifty years ago. She resided at Donogliue's, Ross, Ktimnra. and finally went to reside in Reefton forty years ago. She is survived hv a family of five daughters. Mrs Duncan (AYellington), and Misses Lena. Cecilia (0.8. K.). Catherine and Sarah, who are all in business at Rcefton: and three sons. William. J. (sawmillcr. Rcefton), John Alexander (Telegraph Office, Palmerston North), and Felix (Assistant Land Registrar, Wellington).

10 only Ladies’ Costumes, liest tailormade in Gab. and Rep. materials, braid and fur-trimmed in Navy. Browns, Fawn and Grey- Regular prices 5 to 9 guineas, sale price -19 s Gd 59s Gil. 09s Gd to 89s Gd at McKay's great record sale.—Advt.

Save Fifty Per Cent: Special Bonus Offer for this month. Palmolive Soap two for Is Gd, and one free, six for -Is Gd 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. Modruors. The Leading Drapers. Hokitika and Groymouth.—Advt.

For Catarrh. Inhale “ Nazol ” oi take it on sugar. Clears blocked passages ; heals inflamed membranes; assists breathing. 00 doses “Nazol” only Is G<l. Advt.

What! Away from school to-day? dive the child “Nazol ” for that cold or cough. No cold is " Nazol ’’-proof. Take it on sugar. GO doses Is Gd.—-Advt.