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Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1927, Page 2

Those requirng copies of the words for the pieces set for the Elocutionary Competitions in February next, may obtain same at the County Office. Men! Inspect our range of worsted trousers. Suitable for work or evening wear. At our cash prices they are a great investment. W. H, Sfopforth, Revell Street.—Advt.

Goods traffic railed from the West Coast through the Otira tunnel for lasi week totalled 7531 tons.

At the Ross Swimming Sports on Friday next Air AY. Reusing has kindly consented to give, an exhibition of diving and swimming.

A Wellington press message states that the “New Zealand Times” (one of the oldest and formerly one of the host-known dailies in the Dominion) ceased publication on Saturday.

It is now almost certain, that the Prime Aliiiistcr will rortuni to Xew Zealand by the Makura, which is to leave San Francisco on January 2(>th, and due at Wellington on February 14th.

A large air compressor and eight-inch Cameron pump at the State mine have been dismantled and sent to Dobson mine for the purpose of the unwatering which is to commence as early as possible.

All those looking for an,evening’s enjoyment are assured of same by attending the dance to he held on Friday evening next in the, Kokatahi Public Hall. Supper will be provided and the music and floor all that can be desired.

All Saints Tennis Club sent a team to Kokatahi on Saturday afternoon to play Kokatahi Club, but rain set in before play could lie commenced and the game was abandoned. (he visitors were entertained at afternoon tea in the Public Hall before returning home.

The funeral of the late Miss Lydia Spargo, of Ruatapu, took place on Sunday and was attended by a large number of friends, including many country people. Ihe Rev 0. KilowlesSmitli conducted the service at St. Paul's Church and the graveside on which were placed a large number ol wreaths from sorrowing lriends.

A man named Martin Shear, who lias arrested in Nelson on a charge of stealing a gold watch, the property of Airs Hudtllestone of Westport, was on Wednesday brought before .Messrs F. K. Fox and (I. Al. Powell, Justices, and after pleading guilty was eouvict(d and fined C 5, the watch to he returned to its lawful owner, in default 11 days.

At a meeting of the Grey mouth Trotting Club it was decided to proceed immediately with the re-erection of the new grandstand, which was destroyed hv fire a year ago. Plans and specifications for the new stand weic discussed and approved. It is expected that the stand will he completed in time for the October meeting.

•• ‘Green Star.’ please!” He, had entered a tobacconist’s shop in a latanaki town and the assistant emerged from the saloon. He put down a florin. The assistant handed him the change, bill no “Green Star.” “ I said ‘Green Star.’ ” the customer explained. “ f know, hut you’ve got it,” answered the assistant, who from the reflected glasses in the saloon had seen the customer help himself to a packet from the box on the counter. The customer said nothing, hut walked out quietly.

There is a hoary chestnut among commercial men. Runs like this. Banker to Client—“Sav, old man, I am awfully worried about your overdraft. Balance on the 31st.” Client to Banker—“ Glad to hear it. One worrying about my overdraft is sufficient. A'ou keep on worrying. .Saves me doing so.’ Those good people who are owing the Hospital for their cure and keep are going to worry some before tlio 31st. March, and the colour of the worry will he Blue, “official blue, Los a copy.’ Savvev.—Advt.

At a meeting of the Roeftoii Jockey ( lull a letter was received Irom Professor A. A. Bickerton, Government Analyst, stating that he had found no trace of poison in a sample of blood submitted to him from Some Abbey. The balance-sheet of the mid-summer meeting, showed a substantial credit balance, was adopted. The I’ro-

gramme Committee was instructed to draw up the programme fertile autumn meeting with stakes not exceeding L7OO.

Severe injuries were received by Unnli .Maekie, aged ten. who was gored by a bull at Cashmere on Friday morn-, ing. The girl, who is a daughter of Miami Mrs Grant Maekie. sustained a broken collarbone and laceration of the body and left arm. The bull was in a field near the girl's home. It is thought the animal turned on her and started piercing her with his horns. Hut for the fact that the hull was tethered to a chain, the girl would have been killed. Fortunately, she* had sufficient strength left to crawl away from the animal. AMr White happened to he in the field nearby. He saw what had happened, and ran over to her immediately. 'I he little girl was very weak and suffering from shock, and Mr White carried her to her mother. The injured girl was conveyed to the Lewisham Hospital as soon as" possible, and Dr W. fl. Simpson was called to attend to her and an operation was performed. Ihe little girl, who has a sound constitution, will recover, though she is suffering terribly from shock.

Our famous Oily Canvas Coats, with our recommendation, usually 09s 6d, sale price 57s 6d.—At Hallenstein’s, Itevell St.— Adrt.

Keep cool.—Open mesh Men’s Singlets and Underpants, 3s lid, 4s lid and 5s lid.—At McKays, Hokitika.— Advf.

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 be repeated at the price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

New lot of Linoleum just in—new designs—better value—3ft. passage 5s 9d a yard, 6ft. wide 7s 9d. 9s 3d. 10s 6d ; 12ft. wide 22s 2d and 24s Gd a. yd. Also new Linoleum Squares 05s to 95s each.—McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharland’s ” Table Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.— Advt.

At Schroder’s Summer Sale cotton maroeains at 81d a yard. 38-inch dress materials 10)d, floral voiles, Tricollettes, art silk maroeains. imitation washing silks, usual! prices 3s lid to 5s lid. now 101 l one price Is 9d. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Summer salads need Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Pure and piquant, in bottle or draugit Specify, and insist on “ Sharland'S.” —Advt.