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Hokitika Guardian, 16 March 1927, Page 2

Ladies’ umbrellas. 7s (id to ills, new esl handles at McKav’s.—Advt.

living to the Loyal train time-talde rendering the temporary suspension of the other traffic, the amount of coni, timber, produce and general merchandise railed through the (Mira tunnel for the week < tided on Saturday was only (IS Id tons.

Mr T. .Mcßride. Chairman of the Waian.-i School Committee writes on behalf of the scholars and tenhers from Watnron for the Loyal visit, appreciating what wsa done hero for the children and the trouble taken by the local committee in looking alter the hoys and girls so well.

A special general meeting of the members of the "Westland Acclimatisntion Sociotv will lx? held at tiie County Chambers at. 7.:’0 o'clock on Tuesday eight next, to consider the question oi a "close season for opossums for one or more years iu this district. The opinion of trappers is invited.

Rainy days, rubber coats!- Ladies' rubber mats, black, brown, saxe. 2ts 2."5. 2!'s (id at AicKav’s.- Advt.

The Midiamt .1 Intel at Toiartt T! it vv Inch was destroyed by lire soiiti

destruction, .a almost hisioric: link ui,lt the old Midland Railway Coy., is not to he rebuiit. Instead, it will live in memory only, tile license Hiving been purchased by -Mr Ihirnes of the J leather Hell hotel at Totara Mat. and allowed to lapse, one hotel being deemed ample litr the requirements of the Mat.

\vh;-:i at Dunedin on Monday morning before proceeding to the Caris--1,,-nk ground, all the members of the

Melbourne ciicket iemn went to the Si mt i i ciri Cemetery and placed a

wreath on the grave, ol their late comrade. Marty Craliam. who mis a batsman with a brilliant test- mateli career. Regret was expressed by the vistor-s that nothing had been done to the grave, and it i- uiuloislond that an effort will he made to remedy the omission w’lie-n they r-durii h. one. (ta Friday at Wellington there is to he an important racing deputation waif, upon the Lrime Minister in re card to lau iug aml t rult ing taxation, a lid allied matters. Tic deputation will be headed hv Sir (leorge Clifford. President of the New Zealand Lacing Omlo: eUee. All the District tilths ill the Dominion will be represented to indicate the general feeling.on Hie matters to be discussed. On Thursday morning the Duke n! York lias, a full day’s programme in Dunedin. There "ill be a civic re< option' .at Logan Parle (Exhibition (trounds) where alsa the Guides and Scouts will be inspected. Following that there "ill be a visit to tic Otago Fniversil.v.' In the afternoon llis Loyal I Ugliness unveils the very fnc

war memorial Otago has reared In Queen's Gardens, and later inspects tb • returned soldiers and cx-servi e men. At night there wiil he a Citigers’ Ball.

Members of the Municipal .Baud arc ■ loti lied that ail i list rumen I■- and properly of tile Band iniisl he produced at the Band-!iioin to-uighi at 7.3 1 o'clock.

“Winn I nils up north n man (am;' throe mill’s in t lit* 1 >iini iiil ain to mod mo. As 11 io rain si retimed oh' Iris hat on Io my in o!i Im tnlil his st :ry : ‘I was a. t ii'liol collector at l*;i <l< 1i i i;jt l a; 11 (iw I have ninety cows, hut rliat OmIml lion re! is tin* trouble,’ ’’ said the Jlisin>]> nf l.ondon discussing Now Zealand produce in I'.iigland. 11l a furlhr reference to butter. the Bishop said: “liocitust* Now Zealand produces 23k per oont. of I lie world's butter, she must nut think she can eontrol the |iriet‘ uf tlio world's butler.”

Tickets are now on sale fur the elocutionary recital at the Town Hall on April Ist. The occasion '.till he a hellcat for tlm local Plunket Society—which is in need of financial assistance. and for so worthy a purpose there should he a bumper attendance, t he work done by tbe Plunket organisation litis been of .enormous value in saving child life. -New Zealand stands high in the official figures of the saving which has been made, and the good work should be maintained. Besides helping a good work, purchasers of tickets will liavo the opportunity of enjoying a remarkably line entertainment, and those who miss i; will tie tin l losers.

Commenting on the fact lint New hio ll ll l Wales possesses ail extreme t.nb(iovernnieiit, .Wr John Seuit. pro sideul of tlio New South Wales Bowling Association, speaking at a recopt ion tendered to the visiting team of New South Wales howlers in Wellington, sounded a warning note for the benefit of the people of New Zealand

“Wj.ileh out,” remarked Air Scott, "nr you will get the same as we are getting. The people we put in years ago forg't. that there were two classes of people in Australia emoloyers and emnlovces and they legislated withoi' 1 thinking of the employers. That is why in' have an extreme Covermnent in New South Willies to-day. I say to you that if you do that you will get the same treatment as we are getting. That is obvious to any man who is broad-minded. I'll every country where the workman of to-day is the boss of to-morrow you will always gel experimenting in (iovornments. but you will find (bit the people of Australia will seme day put the right Unvornnieiit in office, and will be a prid-' to tbe Km pi re. the same as New Zealand is to-day."

Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down by managing director and in addition eight cases of Fire Salvage goods from (Weymouth to lie cleared at half prices. 'lbis big Bargain sale commenced at nine o'clock on Friday. .March 11th. at Aledrner’s. Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt.

Tut test popular son.- ‘ Bella Donna Bnndaberg." “Thinking of Toil." “Smile a Little Bit." “< limine a Little Kiss." “Any Ice To-day, Lady?'' “T Can’t Forget.” "Just One Afore Kiss,” “Who." (from the musical comedy ■Sunny’). “At Peace AA'ith the World “The Letter Edged in Black.” "Cuckoo." “Every Little Thing.” “It Made You Happy.” “Matador” the new “Valencia.” Price 2s. postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. AY. Yarrall, gramaphone and musical dealer. Revel 1 St. Hok itika. Advt.

Use the vinegar that has stood the test of time—Sharland’s Table Vinegai Best for pickling. Specify and insist on ” Sharland’s.”—Advt.

New season’s hosiery now opening in all the wanted shades and best makes comprising flexcello. multitex. holeproof, one step, new city in cashmere nod silk at 2s lid. 3s Gd. Js Gd to os lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Summer salads need Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Pure and piquant, in bottle or draugVA Specify, and insist on “ Sharland’s.” —Advt.

Xew millinery!—Advance showing of the new felts now on view at McKay’s. Advt.

The Ivoit-erangi picnic committee decided to hold the picnic to-day in spite of the unfavourable weather conditions prevailing, and to wind up proceedings to-night with a grand dance in the Koitorangi Hall.

The death occurred yesterday tit the Grey Biver Hospital of Air Robert Dali, who till recently held the position of Gheckwoighman at the Blackball mine. The deceased, who was ol years nf ago, and a native of Scotland, was unmarried.

The final station lags in the Xelson district of the Aleiiiodist Church ore: Nelson. Lev. P. X. Knight : Richmond. Lev. H. L. Richards: Blenheim. Levs. W. (Bigg and L. F. Fordyco Tina Marina) • Hokitika, Lev. G. KnowlesSniith: lireyinonth. Lev G. F. Brown ; .Motiteka. Lev. 11. Benny; Westport. Lev. (.). Burnet,

.Mr Joseph .McLean (president ol the Grey Chamber of Commerce) reported in a meeting of that body last evening that the .Minister of Public Works had instructed the officials ot his Department to have the coastal road between Westport and Greymouth completed as speedily as possible. Ihe position was that il now rested with the Department officers, who had lull power to g i ahead and linislt the jolt at the oarlii st.

A surprise euchre tournament >» aid ol tin- Returned Soldiers’ building improvement fund will take place n the Soldiers' Hall next Friday. March IS I I I , when the following household goods will he for competition.lst prize 7<)lb hag of sugar. 5011) hag ot Ilnur. 511) of te.i. 51 bs of butler; 2nd prize 7011) hag ot sirgar; 3rd prize oOlh l-ag of Hour; till prize 51 bs ot butter, flay continences at 8 p.m. and patrons are requested to he seated early. Admission 2s. Roll up. Supper. Advt.

A buy. Fric Hartshorn, aged DM veers ,ot Larua. who with another hoy of -die same age. Dudley Sumner. w>as inj ure! i>y a motor car on Saturday last w hile plaving on the Laron, bridge, suc- \ limbed xesterdav at 12.30 p.m. to his injuries. The deceased, whose head was injured, underwent tin operation at the Grey Liver Hospital, hut his case proved in be beyond the power of medical skill. The other hoy. who is also a patient at the hospital is not so severely hurt, and is making good progress towards recovery. There was a very good at.tondan.ee at the. Town Hall last evening when Air 11. Boston, of the Wellington district, gave his lecture on. the .Maori race. The lecture, which was illustrated, gave a sweeping survey of the Maori pe pie from before 1150 down to the present time. The three periods of migration were dealt with and their -progress traced through all the years, particularly since their advent to New Zealand in 1350. The lecturer paid a very fine tribute to the race, telling inane interesting stories of native life and habits. The address was followed verv attentively by all present, and the very line scries of slides, each picture tolling its own story, proved of special interest.

Balance of our season s frocks, hats, mid dresses going out at less than cost, to make room for the new. Xmy is the opportunity for greatest bargains in these lines at — Advt.

Ki) to last evening t’v pumping operations :it tho Dobson mine had re (looel the wit or for a. disumoe of 750 foot down the nniin dip. Tim water removed will include a considerable quantity from the opposite side of tlie mine where the ran exit is located. r I be company at tlie end of the present week are installing a more capacious pump be worked liy the air compressor ai present in use. and the- quantity ol viu-r removed will then he greater. It is'anticipated that when the water is reduced to the level at the loot of the main dip. a fortnight.or so will sullies to draw the remained from the mine. A mooting was held at the County ( handers last evening to constitute a reception committee on the occasion ol the visit of the Christchurch excursion train on the ‘JUth. inst. There v, . ie present

Kvuns (cliair), (>oiii<iiuin. ,J. Mon i*. NN • Ni'^w ;nK I GiUoolv. TJie puf>eiit, with now or to udd to t-lioir iiutuher, wore appointed a committee, and it was resolved to ask the Mayor and Borough Councillors to join the Committee. Further communications from (in istchurch indicated that the train id cany Tot) was now practically hooked up. and that, it was the intention of another organisation to arrange for a train the following Saturday (April •2nd. ) to the Coast. Mr Benjamin stated the Einwood Bowling Club notified members would visit Hokitika on the 20th. Air Thorpe, of the Christchurch Sports Depot intimated through Mr Mahan that 20 seats were secured f ( r a ladies' hockey team to play at Hokitika, li <was resolved to ask local employers to allow lady employees seeded. to play the visitors, the afternoon off. A Rugby football team was likely to visit Hokitika, on April 2nd. It was stated the Hokitika Bowling and Tennis Clubs would provide afternoon tea on tbe 2tith. inst. for visiting players. It was decided to provide tea etc. for picnic parties on Cass Square free of cost. The matter of issuing an information leaflet was left with the Chairman. Subscriptions towards tlie cost of entertaining will he welcomed and may ho sent to the County Office. It eras reported a cheap motor fare at os return to Bake ICnnieri had heen arranged for the visitors who would require to hook in advance. Von will he pleased with our value in hoys’ shorts and hoys’ suits, which are selling for less than cost at Addison’s. —Advt.

The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Slfarland’s ” Table Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.— Advt. Ynrrall’s for latest records:—“That Certain Feeling.” “Two Sad Eyes,” “Rose of St. .Mary’s” “The Governor’s I’ardon. ” “Have You Forgotten Yvonne,”, the musical comedy “Sunny,” “Spring is Here,” “Perfume of the Past,” “Song of the Volga Boatmen.” “Buy Bananas.” “Who'd Be Blue.” “Could T?—l Certainly Could,” “Hard to get Gertie,” “Here Comes Malinda.”—A-dvt

Use Sharia lid’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. In hulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids. All the best grocers.—Advt. Addison’s special price for one week only : Large size Sofa Squares, 78 x 54, fashionable colours, IBs. Call to-day! Advt.

In bulk or bottle, Shnrland’s Table Vinegar leads for strength, purity, and flavour. Speqify “Sharland’s” to your grocer.—Advt.