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Hokitika Guardian, 18 January 1927, Page 2

Messrs W. .Jetl'ries and Co. will bob an auction sale of furniture and of feels in the mart to-morrow al'ternooi at 2.30 o’clock.

Messrs McMahon and Lee direct- attention to their Sale of surplus start at Larry’s Creek on the But’or lioai on Saturday next at 11 a.i11., after nrrival of passengers by the train U: Reefton that morning.

Boys’ White Pull-overs. “Rosedales' best, usually 7s (id. sale price Is lid —At llallenstein’s, Revcll St.— Add.

'The Westland Racing Club is about to have some asphalting carried out at the Hokitika racecourse, for which purpose tenders for the supply of grit gravel / d.oso !:it noon to-morrow with the Secretary.

A commencement was made yesterday with tho rehearsals for the festive events at the Gala Day on Cass Square an the 16th pros. From the interest and energy home: put into the work at this stage the function promises to be an outstanding success.

A swimming cnrAival will he held at the Municipal Baths next Wednesday evening commencing at 7.30 p.m. Extra seating accommodation and brilliant electric lights. Admission, Adults Is. children Gd. Programme posted at bath—Advt.

The programme of the Westland Pacing Club for its autumn meeting has been approved by the racing and trotting authorities and will be issued shortly. The race meeting will take place at tho Hokitika racecourse on Easter Wednesday, April 20. Stakes to the value of TOGO wifi he distributed. tho programme including two trotting events.

Our famous Oily Canvas Coats, with our recommendation, usually Offs Gd, sale price 67s Gd.—At Jlallenstein’s, Perel! St.—Advt.

Mr P. E. Cranston of flip Pimu Elat Gold Dredging enterprise, is due to 'arrive in New Zealand to-day from the United States, and is expected to reach Hokitika on Thursday. It is understood Mr Cranston will Ik? domiciled here for sometime, during which it is not unlikely the Company's operations will Ik? extended. The Pimu Flf:t proposition continues .to yield very satisfactory returns.

Schroder’s Summer Sale commences on Thursday. January 20th, and customers can rely on getting genuine bargains in all departments. It is our intention to throw out hundreds of lines that cannot he repeated at the price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

About nine o’clock on Saturday morning a long goods train was in the Lyttelton tunnel, proceeding toward the Heatlicote end, when the draw-bar of one of the trucks broke. The chains, which are hooked up for such an emergency. also pulled apart, and the train was broken into two sections. Fortunatd’y the severing of the brake-hose claused both sections of tho train to stop instantly, as it is designed to do in such a ease. An investigation was made hr the train crew, and as it was found impossible to connect the drawbar again, tho whole of the train was hacked out at the. Lyttelton end. Meanwhile the 8.65 a.m. passenger train from Christchurch had been considerably delayed at Heatlicote. and it was some little time before schedule running was resumed.

New lot of Linoleum just in—new designs—better value—3ft. passage 6s 9d a yard. Gft. wide 7s od. Os 3d. 10s Gd ; 12ft. wide 22s 2d and 21s Gd a yd. Also new Linoleum Squares 65s to 05s each.—McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt.

It is reported that tho unwntering of the Dobson coal mine will commence within the next few weeks. It is stated tnat during the visit of the general manager of tho company. Mr M. Leitch. to New South Wales, a suitable pumping plant was procured which will arrive at Dobson in about three weeks’ time. An electrical centrifugal pump will be utilised which will have a suction capacity of approximately 25 feet. This will necessitate the pumping operations having to be ctrried out at stages covering that distance until the unwatering of the mine has been completed. To facilitate transport the pumping machinery will be erected on a specially constructed truck so that the work may be effected with the least possible delay. Mr M . Leitch. general manager of the Dobson mine, will return to Dobson from Australia tills evening.

Bankers, lawyers, doctors, journalists, painters and mechanics all favour ‘‘No-Rubbing Laundry Help” for washing clothes.—Advt.

Keep cool.—Open mesh Men’s Singlets and Underpants, 3s lid, 4s lid and os lid. —At McKays, Hokitika.—Advt. Messrs C'. E. Meredith and Coy., of Waimate. offer choicest dessert raspberries packed in special crates of about 25lbs net at 20s per crate, freight [Did Ui any railway station.

A meeting of the Hibernian Society will be held in St. Alary's Clubs Booms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock. A full attendance of members is desired. —Advt.

At Schroder’s Summer Sale cotton marocains at 8-ld a yard, 38-inch dress materials KBd. floral voiles. Tricollettes, art silk marocains. mutation washing silks, usual!! prices 3s l id to os lid. now la 11 one price Is bd. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Alessrs W. Woddel and Co.. Ltd., advise dated London. 14th inst.: —Danish butter 170 s to 178 s: New Zealand, unsalted 182 s to IS Is. salted 172 s to ] 74s, Market quiet. Cheese, white 03s to 04s. coloured 04s to 955. Market steady. Canadian cheese, white 06s to 08s, coloured 90s to 100 s.

.Men's Worsted Saddle-tweed Trousers, cults and hip pocket, usually 29s Od pair; sale price IDs lid pair.—At llallenstcin’s, Revel 1 St.—Advt.

A painful accident happened on Saturday to Mr J. Williams, of Blue Spur while engaed unloading a truck of logs at the Ward Road mill. Lake Knniori. By some means he was can girt between two logs and badly crushed about the knees.

The death took place yesterday at Sydney of Miss Alyrtle Cox, second eldest daughter of Captain Cox. Harbourmaster. at Greymoutli. Ibo deceased, who had been living in Sydney for the nast four months, had only been ill for a brief period, and on Sundny her relatives received news that it had been decided that she should undergo an operation. The late Miss Cox was 28 years of age.

An Auckland message states at a meeting of the AYhaugnroa Dairy ‘Company the manager protested that he had ordered from an Auckland firm a -set of moisture seisi'es needed immediately. No question of prieo was raised. When the scales wore received it was found they bad been made in Germany. He strongly objected to being supplied with ii German instrument when the produce was being marketed iti England. The protest was unanimously endorsed, and the secretary was instructed to specify British when ordering future supplies.

Ten pieces of carpet runners, new designs—just in from Home. —Tapestry’s 5s (id and (is lid. Axininster His C(i and 17s (id. Velvet pile 12s 9d. Hair Runner for hard wear 10s Pd. Better value than before. —McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

The death occurred on Saturday at Wellington of Lady King, wife ot Sir Trilby King. She bad been in bad health for some time, and about ten days ago had a stroke. I lu'l’etore her end was not unexpected. She was well enough, however, to enjoy the return of her daughter. Alary, after all overseas trip. Lady King was a (laugher of Air Adam Mi ler, of Edinburgh, a well-known and highly respected family. Her work as “Hygieia,’’ the l’lunket Society writer, lias been a guide and help to thousands and a great assistance to her husband. Her loss is a national one.

The entry of a rat on the stage nearly spoiled the second act ol the performance of the “The Fake’’ by the Maurice Moscovitcli Company in the Theatre Royal. Christchurch, on Saturday night. The little creature suddenly appeared at the side of the stage and was greeted by the audience with a pronounced titter, which grew louder as ll„, intruder seutCed to the back, where it disappeared. However it showed that it was not in the least affected by stage fright for it again made its entry and retraced its steps to the side of the stage, making a leisuretv exit, to the .accompaniment ot lurtlier suppressed laughter. The rodent must have been trying to the poriormers before the footlights at the time, as they bad no idea what was causing the amusement, especially as the scene m which they were then acting was not, a comedy one. I hey eat tied on. however, as though unaware of anything iiiisua! happening, and in >* moment, or two the. was torgotten in the interest of the play.

Arc you right for “ No-Rubbing Laundry Help ” ? Jf not, ring your Grocer immediately. A Is packet docs seven washings beautifully.—Advt.

Pure cane sugar produces the best vinegar. Try Sharland’s Table Vinegar and prove it. 11l bottle or bulk. Best for all purposes.—Advt.