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Hokitika Guardian, 5 August 1926, Page 2

North Island mails and passengers connected with the West Const express at Christchurch this morning.

Messrs McGruers (Westland) Ltd., distribute with this issue an inset, in connection witli their half price sale.

Messrs T\ Feron and Son. Ltd., of tho Christchurch Fish Market have n notice in this issue of interest to whitebait catchers.

Messrs Irvine and Stevenson’s invito tenders in this issue for the erection of a shod in Beach Street. Particulars are obtainable at the “Guardian” Office.

It is understood the Bov. J. .Mayward will lie called to the charge of Dio Presbyterian Church hero, in succession to the Hev. P. B. Fraser, who resigned some little time ago.

Msesrs W. Jeffries and Co. announce an important disposal sale at Bold Htad yards on Saturday, 21st. August at 11 a.m. when they will sell by auction on behalf of Messrs J .Manera and Sons, their fine dairying herd, consisting of 30 springing heifers, 70 culvers. bullocks, mixed and fat cattle. Fuller particulars appear in another column to which wo direct attention.

The Returned Soldiers’ Popular Euchre will be continued in tho Soldiers’ Hall on Friday next, Aug. 6th. at 8 p.in. sharp, when the following useful prizes will be for competition : Ist. prize, pair double size white blankets; 2nd. pair single size white blankets; 3rd., 1 doz. gents’ white handkerchiefs; 4th., 1 pair of pillow slips and 1 pair of tea towels. The four winners,each night play off at end of season for a ladies’ or gents’ bicycle. .Supper. Roll up early. Admission 2s.—Advt.

An amusing story relates to a. crossing the Karnkatawhero stream, between To Araroa and Hicks Bay, which according to Maori tradition, was bound by a special tapu. At one time no native would cross the river at this point without first spreading mats upon the ground, so that rocks would not fall upon him and kill him. The ancient who delivered this version of the tradition in the course of a Native Land Court hearing at Te Araroa stated that lie had never heard of anyone being killed by the falling rocks, hut that, lie naively observed, was because everyone observed the tapu which affected the crossing. Since the coming of the Europeans the powers of the Maori gods have decreased, and none of the younger generation fears to cross the stream.

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 be at Red Lion Hotel, from 3rd. fo fitli. AugusF.—Advt.

All Saints’ Church held a considerable congregation yesterday afternoon on tli© occasion of the marriage of Mr Chas. D. King, son of Sergt. King of the local police force, to Miss Ruth Fuller, of Greytown. The Rev. .T. Perkins officiated, and Miss Davies presided at the organ, Afr King having been a. former member of the Cliurch choir. Mrs Knovi'es-Smitli, an intimate friend of the bride and her parents .was the mhtron of honour, and Mr M. King was best man to his brother. The bride looked charming and were the orthodox wreath and veil. Mrs King, her daughter Mrs F. Lewis, and other relatives were present at the wedding ceremony, as well as many friends. Subsequent to the nuptial sendee, Mr and ill’s King, senr., entertained a large number of guests at their residence in Sewell Street where a reception was held and high tea. served. A very pleasant time was passed, the Revs. Perkins and KnowlesSmith being speakers as well as other guests present, all of whom made happy speeches. The bridegroom who is now stationed at Napier, will leave in a day or two with the bride for their new home. The happy couple were the recipients of many messages of goodwill from relatives and friends in all parts of New Zealand, while nisiny useful and beautiful wedding presents had been forwarded to remind Mr and Mrs King of their friends and well wishers here and in other parts of the Dominion.

It will pay you to visit our store and inspect the value we are offering in hosiery. Ladies’ all-wool Cashmere hose in black only at 2s fid. heavy ribbed art silk in all leading shades at 3s lid and 4s 11.—Schroder and Co.— Advt. . Marrying is alright provided “ NoRubbing Laundry Help” is always available for the weekly washing.—Advt. 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. First aid for coughs, colds and influenza Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— AdvK Away with washboard drudgery and let dull car© be gone, for with “NoRubbing Laundry Help ” yop never can go wrong.—Advt.

Hnreourt’s Motors will have cars running to the dance at Boss on Friday evening. Tho monthly meeting of the M e.stland Acclimatisation Society takes place to-night at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock.

A number of amendments to the •Education Act, 191-1. are proposed in a Bill introduced by Governor-General’s Message. One of the more important provisions is one doing away with the issuing to uncertificated persons of licenses to teach. It is laid down, however. that present holders of such licenses shall have all their rights preserved, so long as tho licenses remain in force. Such existing licenses may be renewed, subject to .the provisions of the regulations under which they were issued. Another clause provides that a teacher who has applied for and then refused a position offered by an Education Board shall be ineligible for appointments to a position by any Board for a period of twelve months, or such shorter period as may be fixed by the Director of Education, unless lie satisfies the Director that there was sufficient and proper reason for the refusal. Medical inspection now applicable only to public schools and to registered private primary schools at the request of their authorities, is extended all schools, primary and secondary.

For some time past the Canterbury Automobile Association has been urging the provision of better arrangements for the trucking of motor-cars at Springfield and Otira, and it wifi be welcome news to motorists contemplating a trip to the West Coast to learn that effect is being given to the Association’s wishes in the matter. Mr J. S. Hawkcs, secretary-organiser, of the Association, stated on Tuesday that he had receiver] information that an end-on loading bank has keen constructed at Springfield, and that the construction of a similar bank is in hand at Otira. These loading banks, Mr Hawkes stated, will be a great improvement on the method previously in use. The number of railway trucks required will be backed up at one end of the hank, the ends and fronts of the trucks will lie down and the motorist will be able to drive bis car from tlic loading bank to the farthest truck, succeeding motorists similarly filling up the intervening trucks. As a result of the provision of this means of trucking cars, Mr Hawkes anticipates that many motorists, who have been deterred in the past owing to the inconvenience attending the trucking of cars, will make the journey to the West Coast.

In order to be free from colds it is imperative that you should be protected from the weather. The problem is solved bv purchasing a rainproof or rubber coat at our clearance sale. Girl’s rubber coats, with hood from 7s fid to 17s fid; ladies from 25s fid, 29s fid to 19s fid.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Half-price days begin on Saturday, August 7th. Final Clearance of all winter goods. Now two articles for the price of one.' Now the article you want at half price.; If you can buy for ss anywhere wo will give you the difference. We know our half prices are unbeatable. —McGruers. '1 ho Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greyinouth. —Advt.

Most effective and most economical. Nazol, the wonder. remedy for coughs, colds and influenza. Antiseptic. Acts like a chirm. Only Is fid for GO doses.—Advt.

These are stirring times for Grocers, thanks to “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help,” the famous labour-saver. —Advt.