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Hokitika Guardian, 3 August 1926, Page 2

Tho monthly meeting of the Hokit ika Library Committee takes place to-night at 7 o’clock.

The Benedicts’ Ball at the Lower Koiterangi Hall takes place on Friday evening next. A capital night s entoitninment is assured.

The ball in the Public Hall. Woodstock, on Wednesday evening promises to attract a large attendance. Good music, a good floor and capital supper should make for a pleasant evening.

Messrs H. Matson and Co. will sell by auction at Tattcrsalls, Christchurch, on Wednesday, August lltli at 9.30 a.m. a number of horses on behalf of Mr J. Bong, of Middlerigg, Clydesdale stud. Particulars of the offering appear in another column.

Opossums! opossum trappers—When you finish, run no further risks. Look up J. H. Johnston, representing J. K. Mooney and Co., who will pay you better than auction prices. Will he at Red lion'Hotel, from 3rd. to Gth. AugusT.—Advt;

The volume of traffic from the West Const to Canterbury through the Otira tunnel shows a steady increase each month. For July the gross tonnage hauled through the tunnel amounted to 43,289 tons, an increase of 4087 over July last year, and of 16,080 over July, 1924. The tonnage for the week ended on July 10th. was 11,500 which is one of the best weekly totals since the tunnel was opened.

The managing director of the New River Dredging Co., Ltd. (Mr P. N. Kingswell), who has been on the West Coast for the past eight weeks, will leave on return visit to Auckland to-day. He states that the dredge, under the supervision of Mr D. Pettigrew, is working most satisfactorily, and that she bottomed on half the face early last week. A partial wash-up was made on Saturday, which, states Mr Kingswell, assures the future success of the company. With the near approach of the Westland Competitions this month, the sale of members tickets is now being pushed. Intending patrons can help by joining the Society, for the membership ticket includes also, family ticket 7s 6d ; adults ticket, ss; and a juvenile ticket, 2s. These tickets will admit to both the day and night sessions of the Competitions. Donations to the prize fund are also being receiver! now. The dates set down for the competitions are Monday and Tuesday, 23rd and 24th August, just three weeks ofF now. Entries close next Friday week (August 13th) which school teachers and intending competitors might please note.

Serious charges were brought against William Henry Smyth, a middle-aged man with liis throat bandaged, who appeared in custody at the Greymoutk Police Court yesterday. The first charge was that, on July 18th., at Hokitika, he did attempt to commit suicide; the second charge was that lie committed an offence against his daughter. Detective Murch applied for a remand to Hokitika until Thursday next, and this was agreed to by Mr tV. .1. Joyce, who appeared for accused. Mr W. Meld rum. S.M.: There is no question of bail? Mr Joyce: No. your Worship. The remand was granted.

Big and busy business every day, the great one price event, 4s lid Sale, goes merrily on. Many fresh bargains thrown in for the last few days; 4s lid Sale definitely closes on Tuesday. Aug. 3rd. Hundreds of articles now 4s lid and 2 for 4s lid. Come and join your thrifty friends. McGruer’s, the leading drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

The best advertisers of “No-Rubbing Laundry Help are the users.—Advt. First aid for coughs, colds and influenza Woods’ Great Pepperinint Cure.— A4y\

Notice of an application for a slaughterhouse license appears in this issue.

The late train on Saturday night which left Greymoiiih at 9.15 for Hokitika rail into a horse wandering on tho line near Ivnroro. The’animal was destroyed, but tho engine kept to the rails.

The Hokitika School Committee are inviting tenders, closing on Saturday next for the purchase and removal of all the iron on the school fences facing Park and Sale Streets.

The Three Milo 'Euchre and Dance will he continued to-morrow night, Wednesday, Aug. 4th. First prize: 5011). bag of flour; second, 4 tins of fruit; lucky table. Admission Is.— Advt.

In this issue a first-class dairying property in Koiterangi district, comprising 200 acres freehold, all flat first class land, is offered for sale on easy terms. Particulars can lie obtained at “Guardian” Office.

An up-to-date range of Pyjamas awaits your inspection if your intend visiting Christchurch fort-lie “Carnival Week.” All nice striped patterns. Prices from 11s 6d to 37s 6d at W. H. Stopfortli’s, Bevell St.—Advt.

Mr T. Bobson, who as been in partnership with Mr Studley in the fruitery trade at Greymouth for the past three years, left Greymouth, tills morning en route for England. He leaves Wellington on Friday week by the Tainui.

“All tlio many friends of Archbishop Julius will be delighted to hear that it: is liis intention to return to Christchurch in March next,” states “The Church News.” “He proposes to leave England in February, and should arrive here at the end of March.

Are you going to the Grand National ? If you are call and have a look at the values. Navy, nap, tweed and garbcrdine overcoats in the latest shades. They’re sure winners! Prices range from 50s to 115 s at W. H. Stopforth’s, Revel! St.—Advt,

Messrs M. Houston and Co. announce a sale by auction at Harihari Salevards on Aug. 25th., at noon, on behalf of Airs R, Diedriehs, of the whole of her selected herd of 25 choice dairy cows. Fuller particulars appear in another column.

The usual weekly euchre tournament will bo liekl in St. .Mary’s Club Rooms this evening. The prizes will be: First, six yards of runner and two mats; second, a sofa sqare; third', a reversible bedroom rug ; fourth, a gent s umbrella. Admission 2s; supper provided.—Advt,

Messrs W. Weddcl and Co. Ltd,; advise dated London 30th inst.. as follows,:—Danish butter, 180 s; New Zealand, unsalted, 172 s to 1745; salted, 172 sto 171 s; lair enquiry. Cheese white, 87s to 88s; coloured, 82s to 83s; market steady. Canadian white cheese* 80s to 88s; coloured cheese, 84s to 80s.

Before your pick the winner of the “Hurdles” call in and pick your new hat. Stetson, Bursalino and Buttersby Felts from 27s 45:1 to 555; others from 12s Oil. Call and inspect at W. H. Stopforth’s Rcvell St.—Advt.

The team to represent the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club in their match with Runanga on Cass Square to-mor-row will be picked from the following: A. Stapleton. M. Daly,' M. Groufsky, J. Walker, D. Butland, G. Lock, C, Reid, T. Thompson, R, Morgan, O. Stapleton, M. Sumner, V. Baiisgrove, *L. Dale, T. .Badlands, F. Chisholm.

On Wednesday, Aug. 18th., All Saints Tennis Club will hold their annual ball. Arrangements are being made to make this function a huge success. The supper arrangements will he in the hands of the ladies of the Club, while Mr C. Ross’ Orchestra will bare charge of the music, thus promising an enjoyable evening to all. Tickets at 2s (id each are obtainable from all Club members.—Advt.

The death is reported of Mrs Clarke, a former resident of Greymouth, at the home of her son Andrew, 42 Coromandel Street, Christchurch. The late Mrs Clarke leaves a family of three sons, among them being Andrew, who for several years was attached to the Traffic Department of the Railway at Grey mouth. Her remains will he conveyed to Wellington for burial alongside her late husband and daughter.

Mr Dean, secretary of the N.Z. Rugby Union, received a cablegram from Mr Henderson, New South Wales Rugby Union, stating that it is doubtful whether C. G. Porter will be able to assist Wellington against Hawke’s Bay. All the members are aboard the Mnrama Cooke and Irvine should soon be well. Brown lias quinsy and septic tonsils. Porter has fluid on tlie knee. He is able to walk but may he unable to play again this season.

A meeting of tlie executive of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening. Mr S. G. Sbarman attended and gave particulars regarding the formation of a miniature rifle club. It was stated the building was eminently suitable for the purpose, and the cost of fixtures would not be large. It was resolved to ascertain the cost involved, and to call a. general meeting of those disposed to join 'the club to ascertain tlie extent of the support available, and if satisfactory to proceed with the formation of tlie Club. In regard to tlie general business of the Association, a satisfactory report was received in reference to the progress of the euelire evenings, and it was resolved to continue same. Mr R. Moore intimated that lie would be leaving the district shortly, and it was decided to take steps to fill tlie vacancy at next meeting.' Accounts to the amount of £33 w-ei:e passed .for payment. "Works about the building were discussed and it- was resolved to ascertain the cost involved.

AVe can offer some very special inducements for ladies to purchase un-der-clothing at Sale Prices. The whole of our stock has been re-marked and the following are extra value: Crepe bloomers in sky pink, lieiio at Is lid; crepe nightdresses, hem-stitched, in four light shades at 3s Od. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Wit is the flower of imagination, but “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” is the joy of the washhouse.—Advt.

Our dress department is always busy and it a ill interest you to see the value we are giving in 54-inch tweeds at 3s lid to 8s lid. also heavy reductions in jersey silk and satin mousselines. Sclioroder and Co.—Advt.

Most effective and most economical. Nazol, the wonder remedy for coughs, colds and influenza. Antiseptic. Acts like a charm. Only Is 6d for 69 Joses.—Advt.