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Hokitika Guardian, 6 July 1926, Page 2

A notification by the District band Registrar appears in this issue. Our premises will he closed all day on AVednexday the Oth instant to complete marking down stock for our gigantic sale commencing on Thursday. —Schroder and Co.—Advfc. The Buller Rugby Union has decided to waive its right to a Seddon Shield match with Marlborough before Golden Ray, and in the event of Golden Bay winning the Shield, Buller will make the trip early in September. If Marlborough succeeds in retaining the Shield, the Buller Union lias issued the challenge for September 4th. The usual weekly euchre tournament will be held jn St. Alary’s Chib rooms this evening. The prizes will he;— First, an eiderdown quilt; second, a sofa square; third, a door mat; fourth, half a dozen spoils in ease. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt. -I. Johnston, bo’sun on the steamer Kiwi tea, was admitted to the Westport Hospital on Friday evening, suffering from injuries received through a fall from the ship on to the stringers of the wharf, while attempting to jump ashore. The accident was, fortunately, seen by the chief officer of the vessel, and Johnston was rescued with the aid of a crane. Apparently no hones are. broken, but ho is suffering from severe bruises and shock.

From the “Church News” : They are telling'a story about a diffident citizen whom curiosity about the “ Come to Church” slogan lured into a well-known church one Sunday evening last month. He sat it out nobly and at the end of the service he lingered until the AUear thought he had better see why. “ Did you wish to see me?” he asked hopefully. “Yes,” said the visitor, “I want to ask you something.” “ Certainly, my friend—fire ahead.” “AVell it’s this,” said he. “ AA’hat becomes of the hob in ? ”

Boys all wool jerseys in . heather only, to clear at 3s lid, (at the New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At about 5.30 p.m. yesterday Greymouth was aroused by the firebell being rung vigorously. The outbreak was in the Post Office Hotel, and the prompt action of several residents confined the fire to the hotel laundry room. Tt appears that some clothing was being dried in front of/ a. fire, and catching alight, caught on to the wall round the mantelpiece. The hotel porter, Mr .T. Russell in passing, saw what had occurred, and promptly gave the alarm. Willing hands soon got to work, and upon the arrival of the Fire Brigade, had the fire well under control.

An amendment to the Police Oifences Act, 1908, makes it an offence to obtain admission to any place without paying the fee lawfully charged for admission thereto. It is proposed to amend section 41 of the Act by including words making liable to imprisonment with hard labour any one who does an indecent act in any place intending thereby to insult or offend any person. Another proposed amendment is that the police may arrest and bring before a magistrate or two justices persons deemed to be without lawful means of support. Proof of guilty makes the accused liable to three months’ imprisonment. If such persons have money or property the onus of proof that it has been come by honestly lies with them. It is proposed to strike out of section 7 of the Act of 192-1, the words “By night,” and substitute the words, “At any time,” so that persons found by day or by night on property without lawful excuse hut not under circumstances disclosing criminal intent may he convicted and subjected to n 'fine or imprisonment.

40 puirs Men’s full-kip wholeback shooters, nailed and screwed. Were 33s 6d now 19s 11, at the New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt.

Single Bed size Blankets, Canterbury, pure wool brand. Regular price 27s odd. sale pries 19s 6d at McKay’s great record sale.—Advt.

After the hall, take Nazol. Exposuse to cold air means trouble. Na/.0l sets quickly and effectively. Sure 60 doses for Is fid.—Advt. 20 only. Boys’ and Youths’ Suits, best Kaiapoi, Petone, and Defiance makes, fit boys from 9 up to 18 years of age. Ordinary prices 35s to 69s fid, sale price all 20s each at McKay’s great record sale.—Advt. 10 only Ladies’ Costumes, best tailormade in Gab. and Rep. materials, braid and fur-trimmed in Navy, Browns, Fawn and Grey. Regular prices 5 to 9 guineas, sale price 49s 6d 59s fid, 69s 6d to 89s 6d at McKay’s great record-sale. —Advt. Our Millinery Sale is now on. See the windows for bargains in models and ready-to-wears, at 3s 11<T and 5s lid;—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Oars will leave Newmans Motors Ltd. garage to-morrow night at eight o’clock.

Peripatetic pedlars pinching the people’s pelph.—Air AY. J. Gilding’s (AA'airau) description of peddling opticians. The benefit ball in aid of an injured footballer talcs place in the Town Hall Rimu, to-morrow (AVdehesdav) evening. Alusic will he supplied by Goodfellow’s Orchestra.

The following will represent the Hokitika ladies’ hockey team in their match -against Blaketown on Cass Square at 3 o’clock on AA'ednesday: A. Stapleton, AT. Groufsky, AI. Daly, J. AA’alker, G. bock, D. But]anil, C. Reed, P. Thompson, O. Stapleton, V. Bansgrove, AI. Sumner. Emerg: Forwards—lit. Alorgan and L. Gooch; back—T. llidlands.

Tho Borough Council meets on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Air Coulson has given notice to move; “That a Committee be appointed to consider the advisability, and if it sees fit to frame by-laws dealing with (a) The control of motor traffic within the Borough; (b) Tho issuing of building permits for tho whole or any specified part of the Borough; (c) To revise, the existing by-laws.”

The death took place at C'obden of Airs Sarah Ann Hayes, yesterday. The deceased was a native of UxJnidge, Aliddlcsex, England, 77 years of age, and had been over fifty years in the Dominion, and nearly 40 years on the Coast. She leaves two daughters, Airs J. C. AlcAleekin (Christchurch) and Afrs Quarrel (Ngaire, Taranaki) ; and six sons, William and Albert (AVavcrley). Ernest (Koiterangi), Fred (C'obden). AValter (Christchurch), Norman (Hokitika).

There were some unusual incidents in the Sydenham-Alarist B senior League match, at Sydenham Park on Saturday afternoon. 111-feeling seemed to arise from the fact that in the first half a number of men on either side were laid out. This' feeling came to a head in the second half, when fists began to fly. AM a list player received a punch on the hack of the peck which put him out for five minutes. The referee evidently did not notice the blow, for he took no action. To those on the sideline it was only' too noticeable. Supporters of both the Alarist team and the Sydenham team agreed that the blow was a deliberate foul and expressions of disgust were heard from all quarters. As the game progressed the feleing became higher and culminated when practically tho whole of the men on the field gathered in an angry group and exchanged hard words, while a few were seen mixed up in a flight. The referee stepped in hut it was some minutes before ho could restore order. It is doubtful which side originated the trouble, for although a Sydenham man seemed to commit the first offence it is not possible to say what had been going on before his offence was noticed. Hoots and boos greeted the players when the final whistle sounded.—“ Lyttelton Times.” Air Seddon, ALP., lias received the following letter from the AI blister of Education (Hon B. A. AVriglit) : —- “ AA’itli further reference-to your letter of the 2Gth January last', asking, on behalf of. residents of lunnara, lor an earlier train to Greymouth, so that the school children could arrive at school earlier. 1 desire to say that the Hon the Minister of Railways'informs me that the matter lias received careful consideration, and it is found that the present train service is very suitable lor business purposes and is generally. appreciated by the public. Air Coates states that the running of a train from Kumara to GYeymouth for the school children would not give payable traffic as suc'li a train would cost his Department £BOO per annum. An oiler has been made by the Railway Board to run the train asked for provided the Education Department agree to contribute £350 per annum towards the cost of the train, hut the Department is unable to accept this offer. Air Hutton, director of the Technical College at Greymouth, suggested to the Railway Board when at Greymouth in March hist that the morning Hokitika train he run earlier on the days upon which the Greymouth-ChristclHirch express trains do not run. Enquiries made in the districts concerned clearly indicate that any alteration, to the present time-table would not meet with approval. Under the circumstances my colleague considers that it is inadvisable to disturb the present train services.” *

Men’s oily canvas coats, the i>est water proof, usually C7s fid, -sale price 59s fid, at tbe New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Advt. Farmers: Fire! Protect yourselves with “Underwriters ” Fire Extinguishers, C"’cklv suppress most dangeroui outbrt ... Always ready., Write for Free Booklet., R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help,” the great economiser of time, money and labour. A Is packet does-seven washings perfectly.—Advt. Influenza and Nazol don’t mix. Influenza always quits! Reduces temperiituro and gives prompt relief. Take it on lump sugar and stay in bed. Is fid for 60 doses.—Advt.