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Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1926, Page 2

It is understood that Mr R. Moore, of the local Post and Telegraph Office is under orders for transfer to Auckland.

The Railway Department advertise in tin's issue the dates on which excursion tickets will lie issued to Christchurch in connection with Grand National race week.

Mr A. A. Andrewes, Town Clerk, who is down with influenza, was not able to take his usual place at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening. We are glad to learn, however, that his condition is improving.

A classical example of sharp repartee was quoted by Sir Charles Statham in an address at 'Wellington. On one occasion a member of the House, lying full length on his seat, persisted in interjecting, until the member who held the floor was constrained to remark: “The lion, member is doing all his speaking lying down.” In a flash came the retort: “And you are doing all your lying standing up.”

“It has often been remarked that in probabv no other country in the world is a greater interest taken pi local and general politics than in Xew Zealand,” said the Minister for Internal Affairs (the Hon R. F. Bollard) when opening the Counties’ Conference in ■Wellington. “New Zealanders are born politicians. They do not sit hack and let matters of governmental convern drift; they want to be in any scheme which has for its aim the etc velopnient of their country. ’

Found at Addisons’ Clearing Sale of Men’s Clothing, suits from 525. also overcoats from 30s.—Advt,

The Rev. J. W. Hayward, of Christchurch, will conduct services at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow morning and evening.

The Revd. J. Perkins who has been down with the influenza, is now better, and will he able to take charge of the various Anglicican Church service to-morrow, as usual.

Mustard is keen, but the prices at Addisons’ Clearing Sale for men’s trousers, from size 3 to B}, is keener. —Advt.

At the Poultry Show held at Greymouth yesterday, several local exhibitors were successful in a number of classes ,including Messrs F. A. Lynch, O. Pfahlert. .]. J. Breeze and AY. E. Wngan.

There was an exodus of school children for Greymouth to-day to try conclusions with the Greymouth school in football, basketball, etc. There is also a. special competition under the auspices of the Rugby Union authorities.

At the Borough Council meeting last evening the question of unsightly buildings partly destroyed by lire was mentioned. Two cases were referred to specially and it was resolved to give the owners of the property notice to demolish th c buildings.

A popular social and dance will he held in the Wataroa Hall, Matainui, next Thursday evening. The gathering is sure to he largely patronised. Admission is gents 3s, and ladies Is or a plate. The dance is being promoted by the local branch of the Farmers’ Union.

Special bargains at Addisons—Velveteens. wine, violet, and bottle green at 3s per yard, maroon at 2s 6d per yard.—Advt.

There was a good attendance at tho Soldiers’ Hall last evening for tho weekly euchre of. the R.S.A. in aid of the building fund. The prize winners were: Mr A. Miller Ist; Mrs Al. Sunnier, 2nd; Airs Reid, 3rd; Air J. Tcoliey, 4tli. Supper was served. A7aluable prizes for competition next Friday are on view.

The Church of England Bishop (the Very Rev. West-Watson) lias nearly finished liis proposed tour into South AVestland, reaching we AA’aiho tomorrow oil his return, holding service there. Tuesday he is at Harihari, AA’ednesday at Wnitaha and Ross during the afternoon, Thursday and Friday at Hokitika and over to Christchurch on Saturday.

The death of Airs Alary Steel took place yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Airs AlcGirr, at Blaketown. Deceased, who was 75 years of age, was a native of Melbourne, and came "to New Zealand in 1870. She is survived 7,y six sons, James and Donald (Greymouth), Hugh and Ivor (Kumara), Andrew (Blaketown), William (Hokitika), and five daughters, Alesdames Stenhouse (Christchurch),, Alorgah (Greymouth), Brown (Greymouth). AlcGirr (Blaketown), and Afinchin (Blaketown). She,also leaves twenty-eight grand-children and six great-grandchildren, the eldest of tho grandchildren being Air Jack Steel, the well known All Black footballer. Airs Steel’s husband predeceased her seven years ago. The funeral took place to-day at Kumara.

The fortnightly meeting of Westland Lodge, No. 89 1'.A.0.D. was held in the, Lodge room on Thursday evening when a good attendance was recorded. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed; the outward correspondence read and approved am inward read and received. Bards, reported that sick brothers were doing fairly well, sick pay to the amount of £5 13s -Id being passed for payment. A ballot- was taken for a new member which proved successful. Accounts to the amount of £2 7s Od were passed in for payment. Complimentary tickets were received from the Hokitika Fire Birgade for the annual ball; a vote of thanks was recorded to the Brigade for same. The ritual competition for tho silver cup, took place ail'd after a very keen contest the cup was won by Rro R,. Fergusson, Jnr., which was presented to him by A.D. Bro J. J. Williams, who complimented the competitors on tho very excellent maimer in which they gave their charges. The meeting then dosed with thc usual closing chorus,

AVe have just purchased thirty dozen pairs of genuine Palmer, Naps and Hardwear Trousers at the lowest market price, and we are selling .them, at the cash price of 7s per pair. Call and inspect at AY. 11. Stopforth’s, Outfitter, Revel! St.—Advt.

At the annual meeting of the West Coast. Bowling Centre, held at Greymouth on Thursday evening, Mr D. Stevenson represented the Hokitika Club. Mr D, McKay was elected secretary and treasurer. Committee:— Messrs A. E. Benjamin. J. Ring, T. Bowes, A. B. West, and one member of the Westport Club. Dir J. Ring was chosen as chairman. The Millerton Club was recommended for affiliation. The annual tournament was fixed for February l()th and live following days, to be held at Riinanga. It was resolved that 33 1-3 per* cent of the gross receipts he allowed to the Ruuuuga Club to go towards catering expenses. Prizes to be trophies to the value of £6 for rinks and £3 for pairs, and a certificate to each player and one to their Club. Nomination fee to be 5s per player. The committee for the tournament to he .Messrs A. E. Benjamin, A. B. West, T. Blaxall, together with three members to be appointed by the Runanga Club, and the Chairman, of the Centre. It was resolved that champion of champion singles be played at Greymouth during tournament week, the date to lie fixed by the Tournament Committee. It was resolved that the annual levy of fld per member he struck.

Trespassers.-—Any person or persons found on the premises of Addisons, drapers, will he rewarded with special bargains in boys’ suits, from size 4 to size 17, also shorts in all sizes.— Advt.

Grocers are endearing themselves to thrifty housewives in admirable style, thanks to “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help.”—Advt.

Yes, a delightful sense of clealiness and harmony permeates the atmosphere where “No-Rubbing Laundry Help” controls the washing.—Advt.

Boys’ Heavy Navy Serge Shorts, a limited quantity in sizes 12 to 16. Me are clearing these at 7s 6d a pair; also Bovs’ Grey Union Shirts, all sizes, from 4s 6d to 7s 6d at D\ . H. Stopforth’s, Outfitter, Revell Street.—Advt.

4s lid Sale 4s lid. Great one-price event begins Saturday, July 24th at 9.30. Hundreds of articles worth from 6s lid to oJs 6d. Mow 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. McG’ruers, the Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt.

Hundreds of remnants have accumulated, during our gigantic sale, including dress goods, silks, flannelettes and household drapery. On Saturday July 24th.. we intend holding a “Remnant Sale” when these goods will he offered at half-price,—Schroder and Co, —Advt.