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Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1926, Page 2

A meeting of all Excelsior Juniors will he held in the Shed this (Wednesday) evening at 7 o’clock sharp. All members are requested to be punctual. —Advt.

The Canterbury Education Board, decided to ask the Health Minister, for power to prohibit children of school age from attending places of entertainment during an epidemic. The Three Mile Euclire and Dance will be continued this (Wednesday) evening a.fS p.m. First prize 21-piecc tea set. second, tin of biscuits. Lucky table. Admission Is. —Advt.

The Salvation Army are bolding a Gift Tree in aid of the local cause. There will bo a stall of goods; also a scientific display by Mr H. Lawn’s miscroseope and half an hour’s pictuies. A great evening is anticipated.

To-morrow (Thursday) evening in the Koitcrangi Hall, a farewell social will ho tendered to Mr and Mrs J. Woolhouse and family, who are leaving the district. —Advt.

During our Sale we are making some very special reductions in one-piece frocks, comprising nigger and blue garbadines, cinnamon, riff and lending shades from 80s 6d to 60s Od.—Schroder and Go.—Advt.

Experiments are being conducted at the State Farm at Waimaunga, in connection with the internal disease of swedes in Westland. Mr C. S. Dalgliesh. the local instructor iu agriculture, and Mr R. Maters, plant pathologist, and officer in charge of the biological laboratory, Wellington, are about to make the first examination of these experiments.

There was a large attendance at St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening. The prize winners were: First—Mrs M . Reid (salad bowl and two scent bottles) ; second—-Miss Martin, Three Milo (a hag of sugar); third—Mrs 0. Bell (a I-ton of coal); fourth—Mr R. Ferguson sear. (a. pair of servers). The prizes for next week will he: First —an aluminium kitclm set; 2nd—a tea set; 3rd—a set of pvrex basins; -Itli—spoons in case. i

Mr ,T. 1). Bruce, the South Island representative of the New Zealand Counties’ Association, who lias been laid aside with illness for some months has tendered his resignation as a member of the Main Highways Board. It, was with very great regret that the hoard received the resignation of Mr Bruce, who was one of the foundation members of the hoard, and, on account of his untiring efforts and know" ledge of county administration, had proved a most valuable member.

During this week we will offer extra value in Ladies' Tweed Coats. These will lie marked down to less than one quarter of their value. Lot 1 at 12s 6d; Lot 2 at 15s; Lot 3 at 25s.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The news of the result of the third test football match yesterday afternoon was received locally direct from the playing field at Sydney. The 2BL Sydney Broadcasting station sent out particulars of the game at intervals, specially for listeners-in in New Zealand, and a complete description of the closing play was given over the air. The filial stages of the game were hotly contested and the announcer made it plain that the New South Wales men were playing a wonderful game—which made the win of the New Zealanders the more creditable.

4s lid Sale 4s lid. Great one-price event begins Saturday, July 24th at <1.30. Hundreds of articles worth from (is lid' to 59s (id. Now all one price 4s lid. See the windows, look out for the price list in Friday’s newspaper. Plan now to join the merry party. McGruers, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended noon yesterday totalled 88. as follows: —Canterbury: Scarlet fever 11, diphtheria 5, tuberculosis 14, pneumonia 8, pneumonic influenza 43, puerperal sepsis 3. West Const: Diphtheria 1, pneumonic influenza 5. Deaths in the Canterbury district totalled 13, as follows:—Diptheria 1, tuberculosis 4, pneumonic influenza. 6, eclampsia 1. On the West Coast one death from tuberculosis was reported.

The first of the railway carriages painted in the new colour, “Midland Lake” was placed in commission on the Grev-Hokitika line. The painting of the vehicle was carried out in the Grey Railway Workshops, and is the first to be put into commission in the South Island. The new colour is to be a permanent one for the painting of all railway passenger carriages' in New Zealand .and though costing more than the old painting, will last considerably longer.

Worms sap strength and undermine the constitution. Wade’s Worm Figs are pleasant to take, and perfectly safe for all ages. No bad after-effects. Wade’s Worm Figs obtainable from your chemist.—Advt. 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 lkl a pair. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Don’t forget Nazol, the big- remedy for influenza and all throat and chest disorders. Inhale it regularly for winter fitness. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

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 these goods without being pressed to buy. Schroder and Co.—Advt.