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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1926, Page 2

A benedicts’ ball will be held in the Lower Koiterangi Hall on Friday, Aug. 6th.. in aid of the piano fund. Tlie complimentary social to -Mr and ilrs James O’Brien ■ takes place tonight in the Soldiers’ Hall.

A meeting of the Hospital Ball Committee to have been held this evening at 7 o’clock will not take place.

The Poundkeeper at Kokatalii notifies the sale by auction oil the 16th of an impounded gelding.

The annual Hospital Ball is announced to take place in the Drill Shed on Wednesday, Sept. Ist., with a juvenile ball the following evening.

A reminder is given of the auction sale to-morrow afternoon, by Messrs W. Jeffries and Co., on the premises, Rolleston St., of the furniture and effects of Mr R. Moore.

During the next few days we will make still further reductions in the price of our ladies’ coats and costumes. We cordially invite you to visit our showroom and inspect those goods without being pressed to buy. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Easily a record, the goods traffic through the Otira tunnel last week from west to cast was over 1000 tons in excess of the highest previous figure. This was 10,246 tons for (he week ending Juno 26th, last week s total being 11,500 tons. For the corresponding week of last year the freight was 0053 tons.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre will lie continued in the Soldiers’ Hal! next Friday, July 16th. at 8 o’clock sharp when the following valuable prizes will lie for competition : Ist. sea-grass sitting room chair; 2nd. sea grass sitting room chair; 3rd. velvet pile hearth rug; 4th. cocoannt door mat. All winners each night play off at end of season for a lady’s or gent’s bicycle. Roll up early. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

Art- J. A. Foster, of Ladbrooks. (Canterbury), lias sown about ten acres of bis farm with lupin, which is now well above the ground. When ready, Hie lupin will he -ploughed in as a manure. As this is a new venture in the district, the results will be keenly watched by the local farmers. Tn the Nelson districts this form of manuring the land have proved very satisfactory, especially in light land.

We are in a position to offer exceptional value in sheetings, towels, flannels and all household furnishings to make room for large shipments coming forward, white and grey sheetings from 2s 3d to 3s lid; extra large size in towels at 3s lid a pair. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

There was the usual large attendance at St-. Alarv’s euchre tournament last evening. The prize winners were First, Air J. Fox (a pair of double blankets); second, Air Alillar (a rug); third, Airs T. Keenan (a suit case); fourth, Air V. Johansen (a bedroom clock). Valuable prizes will he offered as usual for next week’s tournament. First, a salad bowl and service, and two scent bottles ; second, a bag of sugar; third, quarter of a ton of coal; fourth, pair of servers in case.

The first meeting of the Alassey Memorial Committee was held at Wellington on Monday, when it was decided to ask Air Hurst Seagor tp inspect the site at Point Halswell and submit a design, to the committee. There is £10,250, in band, and it is anticipated that further subscriptions will be icc.eivcd from local authorities. Ah - Hurst Seagcr is considered to be .liglily qualified to submit a design for the memorial through bis -experience in tho erection of memorials in the various theatres of war.

Tho Westland Council Council yesterday was discussing a letter by the Conservator of Forests offering to report on prospective planting areas under the control of the Council, when tho Chairman (Air Jeffries) said lie did not know of any areas at present requiring a report. Mr Ward asked what about Cass Square, and this reference to a recent Borough Council debate caused a smile to go round the table. Mr Jeffries replied promptly that that subject had been well reported on and fixed, and other business was called on for discussion.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury Health District for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 65, as follows:—Scarlet fever, 14: diplffherja, 1 ; tuberculosis, 8; pneumonia, 11; pneumonic influenza, 27; puerperal septicaemia, 2; infantile paralysis, 1: eclampsia, 1. One death from diphtheria occurred on the West Coast. In the Canterbury Health District there were threo deaths from tuberculosis, one from pneumonia, and five from pneumonic influenza.

A Dunedin message states that interested shareholders and visitors to tho district in connection with the TCawarnu scheme arc steadily preparing for the great event of closing the gates. Tho Vogel’s Vision already has six workmen’s huts practically completed. and at present is the most active of the companies as far as work is concerned. All possiblo channels of inquiry are being exploited regarding tho date the gates will he closed, but those in a position to speak definitely are reticent. Sonic who profess knowledge give dates varying from July 31 to August 10, but, weather conditions in tho interval must no doubt he considered.

The extension of Peterson Pond in Wile Little Wanganui district which lies engaged the attention of the Westland County Council on several late meetings came up again for decision yesterday-afternoon. Two routes were involved and the Council after a full discussion yesterday lasting nearly an hour divided on the question of which route would he utilised and decided by 5 votes to 4 to expend a GovernYnent vote of £l5O on the inner route on the line of the original surveyed road. The subject matter caused one or two of the Councillors to express themselves far more warmly than is usual at the Council table.

The death occurred yesterday at the Grey Hospital of Mr Herbert Faulkner, aged 32 years. Deceased, arrived on the Coast two months ago to visit his brothers. Messrs Faulkner, of the Omoto Sawmilling Co. He was in ill-health when he arrived, and gradually becoming worse, was admitted to the hospital. Deceased served over four years in the Great War. and participated in the landing at Gallipoli. He was a stretcher-bearer on the Peninsula for five months, and also served in Egypt and France, being severely gassed. Mr and Mrs D. Faulkner and Mrs D. Taylor, of Invercargill. arrived on Monday at Grevmouth, and Mr N. Faulkner arrived yesterday. Nurse Faulkner of the Westland Hospital is a sister of deceased.

Wet feet mean liability to influenza and chills. Take Nazo! promptly. A few drops on sugar gives prompt relief. Is fid for 60 doses.—Advt. Golden opportunity for keen buyers special Slump Sale. The great attraction of the day. Christchurch warehouse slump stocks bought at less than half prices. The full benefits of this great purchase now being passed on to the purchasing public’. Savings greater than any ordinary bargain sale. Don’t hesitate, buy to-day. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Grey mouth, —Advt.