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Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1927, Page 2

Notice appears of land for selection under renewable lease will be open for application on March Lltli, comprising 4 sections in Wataroa Murrey Distiiel.

The Commissioner ol Crown bunds notifies sections in Oltiirito l.niviiship will be offered for sale by am Liwii on -Alarch 23rd. l)r Teichelmann, who has hcco on an extended holiday trip to America Croat Britain, and Iho Continent of Europe, returned via Australia yextciday. Dr 'reitlielinann had an enjoy ahle time and lias returned well and hearty, but expressed pleasure at his ret urn once more to this district.

A meeting of ladies was held at the Soldiers’ Hall yesterday afternoon, when arrangements were made for the catering at the hall, at. the hall, next Friday night, to celebrate the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Hokitika that day. The usual satisfactory arrangements will be made am! the function is sure to he an enjoyable one.

“ 1 hey have created an impression that will do lasting good. I led that Uii- children who have met them will have received a lasting impression and one that will make them good and loY.il citizens all their lives,” said the Minister of Health, tile Hon .1. A. Young, at Christchurch on AVednesday, when speaking of the Duke and Ductless of York.

You are living in a fool's paradise if you think Hint with a million and a quarter people you .are going to pay all the expenditure of railways, transport. ole., and also ihe tremendous debt from the war. If you have ten millions you will’become a greater power as a nation. Where are you going to get (he ten millions? Surely wo cun simple them!” The Bishop of London ( Dr Ingram ) speaking at Wellington on Tuesday.

The Itoyal Party moves off from Napier at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning for Woodville, where there will he a thirty minutes stop for the usual amenities. Mastcrton is to be the next stop at 1.10 p.ni. ami an hour will he spent in the usual round of the civic programme. The lruin is due at Lambton Station, Wellington, at 5.21 in the afternoon, and the parly motor to (iovernmeiit House, where there will he a dinner in the evening.

A shot lired by the Public Works Department at Cape Foulwiml on Wednesday for the purpose of procuring stone for river protection works was very successful. Two and one-third tons of gelignite were used, and. it is estimated that it brought down 15,000 tons of stone, including some substantial Idisks. Mr Leggo. representing Nobels, suoervised ibe explosion. Mr .I.Curtis, secretary ami manager of the Westport Harbour, and Mr Rascnnd. Pul,lie Works Pcsiih iit. Engineer. wore also present. From Anvil 1 the Family Allowances Act comes into force, and there have already been some n-.plieations to I.' 1 Pensions Olliee under it. but it is <cm eted -i hat tie* nm :L"r will O'* great lv increas'd as the lime for Ihe beginning of oneration draws nearer. A father of throe or more children, uhe(lie i* soli- er damdilors.. stepsons or stepdaughters, or loudly adopted e-iti-tlren. may make application and payno at is in he made to the mother, except under special circumstances and the liioncv granted is to lie used lor toe benefit .of the children. Tin* Allowance is payable at the rate ol 2s a week lor every child of the ,applicant in excess of two. but it is only payable when the average weekly income trnin. : 'dl sources of the family of the applicant, does not exceed £l. Mr .1. D. Wingham. of Greyimnith, Vice-President of the New /ciiiaint League Council. Smith Islam! representative and President ol the West ( oast (•''niro, complains that lie .received no oflicial notification of an enquiry being hold, 'finis he did hot iitleml Wednesday’s enquiry. He states: ”11 the disqualified men appeal the whole matter must conic hclore . a really lull meeting of the Council. Many ol the delegates at Auckland do not cut much ice in the opinion of the West Coast Leaguers. '1 he loitilo n! the t ouiicn

should he shifted to Wellington

far as I know. Dr 1 hacker, the other South Island delegate, was not present

at Wednesday’s enquiry. I telegraphed the Council yesterday for information as to the result of the enquiry, but no reply rs vet to band. Ibe Council ignored me and I consider the West Coast lias been treated very unfairly."

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“Prisoner’s Fong;.” ; ; Prisoner's Sweetheart,” i: The Red. Red liobih;” “.Matadof,” “1 Can't Forget.” "Bnilr daherg-,” ” Just Olio Afore Kiss,”

“Cuckoo.” “Honey Runeli,” '‘ByeBye.” “Blackbird," “ Then I’ll Be Happy.” “ Barcelona.” ••Valentine.” Brice 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. W. Van-nil, gramophone and music dealer, Uovell Sit... Hokitika.— Advt,

The Joseph Giinniilglnlm English Comedy Comedy concluded the season at the Princess Theatre last evening before it large it lid appreciative audience. when they presented the threeact farce comedy “Eliza Comes f t Stay.” It proved to he full of very amusing situations and kept the audience in great good humour. Tin store was simple, and told ot the trouble* that came nil n care-free bachelor when lie accepts as a •‘legacy’’ the charge of a dying friend’s daughter: Eliza. The bachelor 1 Sandy VeiTiill) believed it was ti young girl he was to look after, hut I'ouiul his charge was a grown-up woman, who had been taught to beware of men and who made herself as uniittraetivk looking as possible, on the safety-first principle. The complications that ensue. and the developing of the love story of Sandy and Eliza, proved very attractive theatrical fare, and applause was loud ami often. Mr Campbell Copelin, as the much iiarrassed bachelor, was excellent, and ably supported Miss Zillah Bateman, who made a decided hit, proving herself very capable and versatile in a distinctly difficult, part. The supporting parts were well filled, the production proving very enjoyable. The Company appear at Greymouth tonight, and then go to Christchurch, where they appear on Saturday night-

Record breaking prices at the Smashing Fire Sale at MoGruer’s. Bargains that cannot again he repeated. Have some unbeatable bargains with the Insurance Companies:—Ladies’ ribbed cotton vests. lOd; ladies’ art silk, above Knee, hose in latest shades, fs I}d: single bed sheeting, Is fid vd.: dress materials, fid and Is yd. : infants’ rubber feeders, fid : ladies’ fugi silk bloomers, -Is lid; fugi princess underskirts. 8s fid: fugi nightdresses, 8s lid, The Insurance Companies are treating you to such bargains.—MeGruer’s. orevmouth. Roefton and Hokitika.—Advt.

For all purposes requiring a pure, full-flavoured, piquant vinegar, use Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Tn bottlo or bulk. Accept no other.—Advt.

Late shipment of 2-30 yards of coloured Fuji spun silk in shades of apricot, saxe, rose, light blue, green, salmon, and mex. The usual price of these silks are -Is Gd but owing to late delivery we are marking them at 2s lid per yard. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Sharland’s Table Vinegar for tastiest salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Specify, and insist on 11 Shnrland’s.”—Advt

Harvest Thanksgiving Services will he held in “ All Saints ” Church oil Sunday next. The Rev. Canon T. A. Hamilton will officiate.

The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, March f; 1 1 1 will he as follows: Hokitika, 8 a.in. 10 si.in. and 7 p.m.

Hi-, Lordship, Bishop llrodie lias dispensed all Catholic lesiclents alld visitor'. i.o Hokitika from the Law of Abstinence on 1* riday next, .Maicli lltli, cm the occasion ol the Royal visit. A l l vl.

|. v . Father Finerty, B A., the new-ly-appointed parish priest ol Hokitika, will officiate at St. Mary’s on Sunday. |jo vv i|| |,e joined b.v his a si,slant, Lev Father MeKav. of Ashburton, the following Sunday.

In connection with the Christo!.tin h railway excursion Li Hokilika ‘ii March 20th. the idnwood Bowling Club has notified that three and perhaps four rinks would like to play the local Club on that day, and that definite information would he supplied later. Ihi parly will include some of those who recently visited Hokitika with the lanwood touring team.

The Christchurch ‘‘Sun” says: Ihe distinctive, “iiiiUy” taste ol Auslia--1 in n Hour may he recognised in much of the bread now being sold in Clnisteliurch. Bakers have not. been, the only importers; purchases of Australian Hour have been made by most of the Canterbury mills. The quantities imported from Australia are large. 'lbe Moeraki brought a consignment of 10.000 sacks, much of which was taken by one manufacturing concern. Farmers will not relish the idea that millers, who have been supporting them in their demands for dumping duty on Australian flour, are importers.

Yavrall’s for latest records—“ Baby Face.” “ Treedy,” -1 Good-flight, 111 Fee You in the Morning,” ‘‘Looking at the World Through Rose-Coloured Glasses,” “ No Foolin’.” “ AYildflower Selections.” 1 Don’t Believe It, Hut Say It Again.” “ I’d Climb the Highest Mountain.” “ Bobadilla, “Tonight My Night with Baby,” “ A Xighl of Love.” “ l.eaiider.” “ 1 Love My Baby.”—Advt.

Now season’s hosiery now opening in all the, w'anted shades and .best makes comprising flexeello, muUitcx, holeproof, one .step, new city in cashmere and silk at 2s ltd. 3s Gd. 4s Gd to 5s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.