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Hokitika Guardian, 10 August 1926, Page 2

Hails which left Auckland on Oth. July per R.M.S. Niagara via Vancouver, arrived in London on Oth. Aug.

Flannel undershorts, Shetland and Grey, all wool, usually 8s Gd, "McKay’s sale price os lid.—Advt.

Spurious coins have made their appearance in Greymouth, an excellent imitation of a shilling having been detected. The coin presents a slightly coppery appearance.. and is much brighter than the “real thing.”

The monthly meeting of Pacific Lodge 1229 15.0. will be held in the Masonic Hall, Revel 1 St., at 7.30 o’clock this evening. Visiting brethren cordially invited.—Advt.

A meeting of about half the members of the House of Representatives lias discussed the honorarium question. It is understood that an effort is to be made to increase the sum. from .1 4 >0 to £609 per annum.

A man named Cooper, employed at the Payne's Gully Sawmill, Kumura, received a nasty cut on the shoulder from a circular saw while slipping a belt on. After receiving medical attention be was sent to the Westland 1 fospital.

The first of the season’s green peas to go through ’ the Auckland markets were sold on Friday. Two small consignments of 151 b grown in the Glen Eden district averaged nut at from Is Gd to 2s per lb. This is exceptionally early for peas, which usually appear about October.

The Three Mile Euchre will he continued to-morrow (Wednesday) night, Aug. 11th. First prize, bag of sugar; second 31 b of butter. Admission Is.—Advt.

In reply to an enquiry »t Christchurch the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. J. G. Coates, said arrangements had been made for his departure for oLndon to attend the Imperial Conference, the date of which had been fixed. He could not at present give any further information. \

St. Alary’s Euchre will be continued to-night at 8 o'clock when the following useful prizes will be offered for competition:—First, a bag of sugar, bfllb bag of flour, 51bs of tea and Gibs of butter; second, a large suit case; third, Pyrex dishes ; fourth, half dozen men’s socks. Admission 2s.- —Advt.

The Greymouth Main School Committee has decided to request Mr T. F. V. Sedon, ALP., to support the Bible in Schools Bill. The chairman, Mr -T. Tenneut ,said that both teachers and children appreciated the religious instruction given at school once a week, and various members of the committee endorsed this statement.

“ No change will be made in the constitution of the Alain Highways Board, ” said the Prime Minister, the Bight Hon. J. G. Coates, in reply to an enquiry at Christchurch on Sunday evening. He said the Public Works Statement, which would not be brought down for some time yet, would make reference to the demand by local bodies for an increase subsidy for road maintenance.

Among the new registrations recorded in the “ Mercantile Gazette ” is the Mionteith’s Phoenic Brewery Co., Ltd. Begd, June 11, 1926. Office; Lower Broadway, Beefton. Capital; £15,090 intolo.ooo shares of£l each. Subscribers: Beefton—T. H. Lee 2,000. G. E. Hubbard 300. W. P. Alonteith 2.000, ij. Nobfc 50, J, M. Irving 100. C. .J, Willis 50, F. Keating 300, E. J. Wilson 800. Objects; To secure as a fining concern the brewery and bottling bust ness of AY. P. Monteitli at Beefton and to carry on business in New Zealand and elsewhere as brewers and bottlers in all its branches and general incidental.

Ladies silk and wool jumpers and cardigans, usually 22s Cd, McKay's sale price 16s lid.—Advt.

The adjourned meeting of those favourable to forming a miniature rifle club was held at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening, there being a fair attendance and several apologies were made for absentees. Air S. G. Sbarman provided a model of the rifle range and explained all details in relation thereto. Copies of the targets used were shown and particulars given in respect to rifles and the supply of ammunition. The suggestion was put forward to arrange for teams from the local societies and institutions, those mentioned being lodges, fire brigade, territorials, civil service, banks, professions, country districts, etc. Those present from Kamcri thought two teams of five men each from that district could he relied on. The annual subscription was fixed at 10s on enrolment. It was resolved as soon as forty members were enrolled to commence preparations for which Air Shannon has already laid excellent plans. The proposal to form a ladies’ branch, membership os, was also approved. It was resolved to meet on the 23rd inst. to receive reports of the canvassers and enrol members. Names of intending members with subscriptions may be left with Alessrs B. Moore. S. G. Sbarman, J. J. Alclntosh. B. Lynn, T. Lynch and Constable Drummond.

Influenza, colds.—“ Nazol ” reduces temperature; kills germs; clears head and chest passages; stops colds and coughs. Safe, scientific remedy, 60 doses Is 63. —Adrt,

Owing to illness in the locality the usual picture display at Woodstock tonight, will not take place.—Advt. Owing to the, influenza epidemic the, Benedicts’ Ball at Koiterangi announced for Friday night next has been postponed until a future date.

A London cable states that Archdeacon Cberrington, the Bishop Elect ol Waikato, New Zealand, will arrive ii New Zealand in November.

Ties.—Men’s silk wide end tics, usually 3s lid to 4s lid, McKay’s sale price Is lid.—Advt.

The Rev. W. Greensladc, of. Wellington, and son of Mr Greenslade, of South Beach, has been invited to succeed Rev. E. D. Patchett, formerly of Greymouth, as Methodist Minister, East Belt Church, Christchurch, who has been invited to take charge of Thorndon district. Wellington.

Alfred Claude Robertson,, charged with carnal knowledge of a female under the irge of 16, appeared at t.lie Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. On the application of the police, a remand to August 1G was granted. Bail was approved in accused’s own recognisance of£2oo, and two sureties of £looeach.

On Cass Square to-morrow at 2.30 n.m. the Hokitika Ladies’ Hockey Club will meet the unbeaten Mawhera Club, which will be the last match Mawhera will play before leaving for Nelson where they will play two Club matches and also for the Pope Shield which they hope to bring, back to Greymouth. The Hokitika team will bo picked from the following: A. Stapleton, M. Daly, M. Groufskv, G. Lock, D. but hind, J. Walker, C'Reid, P. Thompson, O. Stapleton, V. Bansgrove, M. Sumner, R. Morgan, T. Ridland, L. Dale, L. Gooch, F. Chisholm, R. Herring.

Considerable interest is being displayed in the forthcoming competitions and entries are now being received and arc coining in freely. Vocal and mnsi.cal items give promise of keen competition and excellent entertainment is assured to all interested. As the success of the venture depends also on the support of the general public is is hoped that membership tickets will be freely subscribed for. Tickets are available from any member of the Committee and during the weelr the townspeople will be waited on with a request for support. Competitors are reminded that the entries close finally on Friday next.

Mr Henry Edward West, of Bright Street, Cobden, died yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs R. Whyte, Bright Street. The late. Mr V«»st arrived in Nelson from London over GO years ago. and after marrying there, came t.o the Charleston geld rush, afterwards settling in Greymouth, where he was for ever 29 years accountant for the firm of Thomas and Mcßeath. The late Air West acted as secretary to many organisations, filling that position lor the Druids’ Lodge for 30 years. The llato Mr West was predeceased hv his wife 23 yclirs ago, ami leaves four sons (Charles of Auckland, Frank, * 1 Nelson, Albert, of A\ cllmgton, am! Andrew, of Rcctton), and three daughters (Mrs G. Martin, of Greymouth. Airs R. Whyte, of Cobden, ami Airs 11. C. Fcrrand, of Christchurch.)

We finally remind amusement seekers of Hokitika and the outlying districts of the Druids’ Grand Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, which takes placo in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow (AVednesday) evening. This big social function premises to eclipse anything of its kind ever licit! in the Hall. Patrons should not miss this big novelty ball, as the latest grand march, coupled with the many funny cuts and costumes connected with the fancy make-ups. will be the cause of a lot of amusement throughout, the evening. The ATinvhora Hockey Team will he the guests of the evening. A feature will be Ross’s Orchestra, including Air A. Parkinson (Greymouth), who has a wide reputation as being the one man hand, will also be present with his sot of drums.

The death took place at Cashmere Sanatorium, Christchurch last evening of Air Charles A. Cochrane, a former well-known resident of this district, lie was a native of Dungaiiville and 29 years of age. He served three years a the war where he was gassed and contracted tuberculosis. For some time h» was driving Alessrs Orr Bros’ motor lorry between Hokitika and Kokatalii, but for the last two years be bad been an inmate of the sanatorium, gradually fading away. He leaves a wife (residing in Hokitika), a sister (Nurse Amy Cochrane, of Hamitoq) and five brothers (Ernest, of Aratika; William, of Hokitika; Percy, of South Westland: Janies in North Island; and Edncy of Kuninra). General sympathy Will lie extended to the relatives in their loss.

A particularly bold and impudent daylight, robbery in Christchurch was committed on Friday. Airs C. Hammond, 53 Gloucester Street, at about 3.30 o’clock, was walking along Cambridge Terrace near the AYorcester Street Bridge. She was going to pay her .landlord five weeks’ rent for a, hoarding-house she conducts in Gloucester Street. She had in a purse, which was in a bag, £ls in notes, the total miidc up by one £5 note, eight £1 notes and four 10s notes. She intended to cross the river by the Hereford Street Bridge. As she passed AYorcester Street and turned to go in to the path opposite the Canterury Club, a man approached her. She received a violent blow on tile bead and the bag was snatched from her band. There seemed to be nobody else about, >nid the affair was so sudden that she could nrit give the alarm. The man, jumping on to a bicycle, quickly disappeared; fearing Airs Hammond with a few pieces of the chain handle of the bag. Her. face still bears a large bruise cm the right. She can give only a Hazy description of her assailant. He wore a dark suit and a light-coloured hat with a wideblack band. His bic.vo’e was light-coloured.

Sheetings.—Real good quality, guaranteed. AA'e ,do not stock inferior low priced sheetings.—sl-inches wide, usually 2s lid a yiird, AlcKnv’s sale price 2s 3d a yard; 80-inche’s wide, usually 4s Gd a yard. AfcKay’s sale price 3s Gd a yard.—Advt.

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 Gd. heavy ribbed art silk in all leading shades at 3s lid and 4s 11.—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

j ss anywhere we will give you the difference. AA’e know our half prices are unbeatable.—AleGruers, The Leading Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

In order to be free from colds it is imperative that you should be protected from the weather. The problem is solved by purchasing a rainproof or rubber coat at our clearance sale. Girl’s rubber coats, with hood from 7s 6d to 17s Gd; ladies from 25s Cd, 29s 6d to 49s Gd.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.