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Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1927, Page 2

The prize winners of the Golden Climax Art Union appear in this issue.

Hon J. A. Young, Minister of Health will be visiting Grcymouth on the dOth. to open the newly erected Nurses’ Home.

Now landing, large .consignments of choice dessert, and cooking apples, Nelson tomatoes etc. Paterson. Michel and Co. (’phone No. 2). — Advt.

The mid-day trains on Saturday to and from Hokitika and Grcymouth will l>e delayed, leaving Greymoutli at 1.15 p.m. and Hokitika at 1.5 p.m.

Boys’ and youths’ oil coats and rubber coats are selling below cost price for cash at AY. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Mails which left Hokitika on the 12th February to connect- with the Niagara, which i'eft Auckland on loth February, arrived in London via Vancouver 'on the 20th March.

Contributions towards entertaining the excursionists from Canterbury by the trains on March* 20th. and April 2nd. will he received with thanks at the County Office, and subsequently acknowledged publicly.—Advt.

The funeral of the late Mr .James Macbeath took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by many friends. The Rev. Hamilton conducted the service at All Saints’ Glvurch and the graveside, on which many wreaths were placed Iwo pipers led the procession and played the Lament at the graveside.

The weather took another turn for the worse last evening, a heavy northwesterly gale setting in, accompanied by very heavy rain, which continued all night and to-day the conditions being stormy. The barometer which rose rapidly yesterday, last night fell suddenly and to-day lias been steadily falling, at noon registering 20.221.

The Returned Soldiers’ Kuchre Tournament will lie hold in the Soldiers Hall oil Friday, March 25tli. at S o’clock sharp, when the following prizes will lie for competition. Ist. wire, 1 pair double bed sheets, I pair single lied sheets, J liair white towels. 1 pair coloured towels, \ doz. tea towels; 2nd. prize, 21 in. suit case; 3rd. prize, alarm clock; ■ I ill. prize, case afternoon teaspoons. Supper. Admission 2>. Advt.

Tin* caretaker of Victoria Square. Westport, complains that the playing area in the centre of the grounds is not getting a fair deal. Over a thousand children are crossing the playing area every week, and the turf is overtaxed and the grass does not get a proper chance to thicken and hind up. Mr Bentley has placed the- matter before tin' Borough Council, and they decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Reserves Committee to prevent the continuance of the damage.

The Premier was interviewed for over two hours on Friday at "Wellington, by a deputation representing the Racing Conference, the Trotting Conference and others interested in racing. The attendance was so large that it crowded the Cabinet room. Proceedings were private, but it is understood a request was made for a reduction of the dividend tax. and for faeilities for telegraphic betting on the ninehme. and the publication of dividends.

“ Schoolteachers and others tell me that lying among children is one of the curses of New Zealand to-day,” said Canon Pcivivul .James when preaching at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Aucki’and. when the standard of the parish troop of Girl Guides was dedicated. “In fact, some people go so far as to say

that; we are rearing a nation* of liars, ft is useless for a Girl Guide to he loyal to her pledges only when on parade, and not when she is at home.’’

There mis a large at tendance at Si. Mary’s Club last evening when the first euchre tournament of the season took place. Complete arrangements had lnkm made fo assure the comfort of patrons and the evening passed off ipost successfully. At the conclusion of two hours play the successful competitors were—:lst, Mrs M. McGnvin (carpet square) ; 2nd. Mr Barker (carpet square); 3rd. Mr A. Breeze (rug); 4th. Mrs J.-ynn (Indies umbrella). After the play off supper was served before the gathering dispersed.

Bushmen ! The only way to keep dry and warm at your work’, is to wear a. “Swniulri.” They are guaraneed waterproof. Our cash prices are right.—W. H. Stopforth, Revell ,St.— Advt.

AVlion buying sheetings, pillow* cottons ami damasks it is essential that you liny goods that will 'wash and wear well. The qualities we sell have proved their genuineness. We guarantee every yard distributed, and will replace free, any cloth hearing the ‘A,banco” brand not giving absolute wash and wear satisfaction. /Min. from Is 9<l. 80i'n. from 2s fid, pillow cotton from Is 2d.—Pell rode r and Co.—Advt.

Special line of Silk Hose in all want ed shades. This week’s price 3s lid —Addisons.—Advt.

Rainy days, rubber coats!—Ladies’ rubber coats, black, brown, saxe. 21s, 255, 29s 6d at McKay’s.—Advt. Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down by managing director and in addition eight eases of Fire Salvage goods from Greymoutli to be cleared at half prices. This big Bargain sale commenced at nine o’clock on Friday. March 11th, at McOruer’s. Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt. Summer salads need Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Pure and piquant, in bottle or draught Specify, and insist on Siharland —Advt. Latest popular songs— ‘ Bella Donna Bundaberg,” “Thinking of You,” “Smile a Little Bit,” “Gimme a Little Kiss,” “Any Ice To-day, Lady?” “I Can’t Forget,’’ “Just One More Kiss.” “Who,” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’), “At Peace With the Worbi “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, Bevell St. Hokitika.—Advt.

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