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Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1927, Page 2

Ladies’ umbrellas, 7s fid to 21s, newest handles at McKay's.- Advt. The tickets for the elocutionary recital oil the Ist. insl. are meeting with a ready sale and a large attendance should lie assured. The recital is being given as a benefit for the Plunket Society. Apart from that praiseworthy objective, t lit* general excellence of the entertainment "ill commend itself i > pat runs who will hear something out of the ordinary. To-morrow morning at ID o’clock the Duke of York meets the Otago pioneers at the Early Settlers’ Hall, and later reviews the children at Lagan Park. At 11.1 A i1.K.1l opens the Public Art Gallery and will present to the city of Dunedin a statue of St. George. In the affernon he visits the Bed Cross Hospital, and at night holds a public reception in the Australian Court of the Exhibition. On Saturday the Duke departs for Central Otago and the Odd Lakes.

A surprise euchre Aniirnuinent in aid of tiie Returned Soldiers’ building improvement fund will take place n the Soldiers’ Hall next Fridav. AI arch IStli, when the following household goods will ho for competition.: -Ist prize 7filb hag of sugar. fiOlb bag of flour, fill) of t.c.l. fill’s of butter; 2nd prize 701 b bag of sugar; 3rd prize fiCl i bag of (lour; dill prize nibs of butler. Play commences at 8 p.m. am! patrons are requested to be seated early. Admission 2s. 801 l tip. Supper.— Advt. Rainy days, lubber cunts!—T.ndie:-’ rubber mats, black, brown, snxe, 21s. 2.75. 20s fid at McKay’s.—Advt. A- the meeting of the Westland Laud Board yesterday afternoon, the only controversial business dealt with was an annlication for an area ol land at Payne’s Gully. Teremakatt river, 1n which an objection ires entered by the holder of adjacent land, who asked for

a nn'Tiiw strip of liver frontage to his holding, sonic 20 acres out ol the fiat) acres applied for. The Board adjourned the application 1o enable all parties to appear at the next sitting. One of the most amusing, and at the same time charming, incidents of the brief vi it of their Boyal llighhicsses to Suva occurred at the official hall. After some fi()() guests had been duly presented, each person going up one side of the hail, shaking hands, and icfiring by the other side, a little dog trotted up the proper side straight to the Duchess, and held up its paw. The Dm hc-s. evidently ranch iiUnV’vL smilingly shook hands and patted the dog on the head. There was laughter and applause when the dog sedately trotted out of the hall.

Tli.' oieaiises of Mi' 1). M. TloboiTson, fruiterer nml con foot inner, tn Mackav SI.. Grey mom!), were burglariously entered (luring Monday night. and about CIO worth of confectionery and a small (|uantitv of fruit stolen. When TVTr Robertson loft ilie premises at G p.in. everything was in order, lint on Tuesday morning lie discovered that an entrance to the shop had boon effected through a broken window at the rear of the building. The intruders had not lifted window no. and it was still fastened, while fhe shoo doors were still locked. It is stated that the break in the window was hie* enough to permit the passage of a hoy.

Though there is very lit tic likelihood of the members of the New Zealand Hairy Hoard, the manager, or the stall' ever having time to avail themselves of the amenities supplied, it is interesting to hear (says a Loudon correspondent) that the owners oT Adelaide House, where the- Hoard has ils commodious offices, have laid down an 18-hole golf putting course on the roof of the building. Sevcntv fruit frees are also being planted, and herbaceous borders, •• crazy ” walks, and lawns are being constructed. There will he apple and plum trees, and experiments will lie made in growing peaches in this orchard 110 ft above the 1 oedon pavements. The golf course, which has been privately used In- the chairman of the building company and his friends, has proved a great success. Beneath the orchard and the golf course nearly 2000 people work daily in the offices and restaurant.

Lite shipment of 250 yards of coloured Fuji spun silk in shades of apricot, saxo. rose, light bine, green, salmon, and in ex. The usual price of these silks are -Is 0d but owing to late delivery we are marking them at 2s ifrl per yard. Schroder and' Co.— Advt.

Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down hv managing director and in addition eight eases of Fire Salvage goods fiTnn Grevnioutb to he cleared at half prices. This big Bargain sale commenced at nine o’clock on Friday. March 11th, at McGrucr’s. Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt.

Latest popular songs-Bella Donna Bundaberg,” “Thinking of Ton,” “Smile a Little Bit.” “Gimme a Little Kiss.” “Any Ice To-day, Lady?” ‘‘l Can’t Forget.” “Just One More Kiss.” “Who.” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’), “At Peace With 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. W. Yarra'l. gramaphone and musical dealer. Pievell St. Hokitika.—Advt.

Use the vinegar that has stood the test of time—Sharland’s Table Yinegai 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 tlexcello, multitev. holeproof, one step, new city in cashmere and silk at 2s lid. Js Gd. -Is 6d to os lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt You will be pleased with our value in boys’ shorts and boys’ suits, which are selling for less than cost at Addison’s,—Advt'.

An important meeting of the Ladies’ Hockey Club will bo held at Air J. Stapleton’s to-night at 7 o'clock.

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

Ait the AVarden’s Court this morning Warden Aleldrttm referred an application b v the Diggers’ Sawmill Company (Air Alurdoeh) for a license for a tramway at Back Creek to Hie Conservator of Forests far conditions and approval.

A meeting of lady supporters of the Hokitika Bowling Club will be held tomorrow (Friday) evening at 6.t0 o’clock sharp, at the residence of the President, Gibson Quay, to make ar-

rangements for the visit of Christchurch bowlers on Saturday, March 20th.—Advt.

Air Allan Baker, for the past eight years accountant at the Greymouth branch of the Bank of New Zealand has been promoted to the position of manager of the Hokitika branch iu succession to Air Shaw, who is going on a holiday trip to England. Mr Baker takes up his duties bn the 25tli insl.

It, is generally difficult enough for apolieants at land ballots to be the .successful one at the drawing of the marble, but one of the applicants tit yesterday’s ballot, after being successfully drawn, lost, the section because lie was not present to pay the necessary deposit, and the only oilier applicant was accordingly lucky enough to become the successful applicant, having deposited a marked cheque when the application was put in.

While in the process of erecting a stockyard at Aloana yesterday, an unfortunate accident happened to Air D. Thompson, of Cobden, when a fi\einoli nail, which he was driving deflect) d off the board and entered deeply into his right eye. Air Thompson mis at once removed to Greymouth where medical attention was adminis tend. It is understood that the injury is very serious and the sight of the eye may he affected. All- 1 hompson left l>v this morning’s express for Christchurch, where he will receive tin. attention of a specialist.

The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharia ml's ” fable Vinegar Tree from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.— Advt. Yorrali's for latest records : —“That Certain Keeling.” “Two Sad Eyes.” ‘‘Bose of St. Alary's” “The Governor’s Pardon.” “Have A'ou Forgotten Yvonne,” the musical tomedv “Sunny,” “Spring is Here,” “Perfume of (he Vast.” “Song of flic Volga Boatmen,” “Buy Bananas,” “AA'ho’d Be Blue,” “Could I?—I Certainly Could,” “Hard to get Gertie,” “Here Comes Aialinda.”—Advt Use Slmrlnnd’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. Jn bulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids. All tiie best grocers.—Advt. .Addison's special price for one week oii I v ; Large size Sofa Squares, 7S x 54, l'a.sin .'liable colour.-, 40s. Call to-day! —Advt. In bulk or bottle, Sharlaiid’s Table Vinegar leads for strength, purity, and flavour. Specify “Sharland’s” to your grocer..—Advt.