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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1926, Page 2

At tho usual weekly euchre tournament at St, .Mary’s Club Rooms this evening the prizes will be:—First, n salad howl and service and two cut glnf s Scent bottles; second, a bag of sugar; third, a quarter of a ton of coal; fourth, a pair of servers. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Aclvt.

Next Saturday the Wellington Winter Show and Industrial Exhibition will be concluded. The fixture has been a remarkable successful one, and the reason lor the public's loyal support is not bard to find, the merit of the exhibits and the attractions offered for tho entertainment of visitors reflecting credit oil those responsible for the Exhibition.

In 1924-20 the' Paeroa Borough Council issued £IOOO 5$ per cent debentures for domain improvement at £9O. The Audit Department has now tagged tho accounts on the ground that discounting the debentures had increased the interest paid to the lenders above the rates authorised by the loan poll. The Mayor explained that difficulty had been experienced in getting tlii' money at par, hut the advice given h.v the solicitor who was. then acting for tho council was that the debentures could legally he discounted.

News was received yesterday of the death of Mrs Chapman, aged 80 years, at her daughter’s residence, Christchurch. Mrs Chapman, so advanced in years, was ill only a few days, her demise thus coining suddenly. Her family are well known, including Mrs Horniblow (Christchurch), Mrs Barlow (Gisborne), Mrs Macklcy (Greymouth). Mrs McCarthy (Australia). Mr J. Chapman (Nelson), Mr G. TI. Chapman of Stuart and Chapman Ltd (Ross), and Air W. Chapman. Mr Chapman of Ross proceeds to-day to Christchurch where the interment will take place.

The chief inspector oT fisheries icplying to a, com.nmhicntion from the Buller Acclimatisation Society with regard to oyster cultivation along the coast of AVestport, stated that temperature conditions in any part of the South Island were not suitable for the northern rock oyster. . With regard to the dredge oyster of Foveaux Strait, it would be necessary to make a survey of the coast in order to find out whether the depths, sea currents, character of the bottom, and sen water conditions were suitable, before anything could be done in the way of planting those oysters. This would mean considerable expense, which be was afraid the Department would not be in favour of incurring at the present time.

The senior grade Rugby League match between Addington and Marist B at Monica Park on Saturday afternoon finished before time. The Marist B team left the field. Their captain, Ji. M. Bla/.ey, was asked by the referee, Mr T. ICirton, to leave the field. The player did so, and two of his team, followed. Several of the Marist players had a short and sharp argument with the referee, and then the game was resumed for about a minute. After the next scrum one of the Marist men said he was going to leave the field, as he felt tired and “absolutely done.” Ho retired. So did the rest of the team, including one player who had returned after going off after his captain. The teams cheered each other upon the game being abandoned, and the referee received his usual round. When anproachcd, Mr Kirton would not state to the reporters his reason for ordering the player off, for he would make his report to the League executive. Tt is believed that his report will state that Blazcy argued against a decision. The game, viewed from the side-line, appeared to be played in good spirit throughout.

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. MeGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymoutb.—Advt.

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