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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1927, Page 2

The Westland Progress League meets this evening at 8 o’clock for general business.

Owing to counter attractions the Hibernian Society will hold their fortnightly meeting this (Monday) evening at the usual' hour and place and not on Wednesday evening ns previously arranged.—Advt. ‘‘That users of wireless receiving set-s must have a license has been well enough advertised in the newspapers'” said Mr E. D. Mosley, S.AL, in {he Magistrate's Court yesterday, in fining John Joseph Dole £2 and costs for having erected an aerial without obtaining a license. Counsel for defendant said that Dore Did had the aerial in use for about a month aid had not known that a license was re quired.

Happy children keep free from worms with Wade’s Worm Figs. Pleasant to take, and certain.—Advt.

Nominations for nil events at the Kumara Racing Club’s Master Monday meeting close to-morrow (Tuesday) night at ID p.m.

Mr Win. Mcßride, Assistant Land .Registrar, Christchurch, has been appointed to relieve Mr E. C. Adams, District Land Registrar and Assistant Commissioner of Stamp Duties, Westland. during his temporary absence on i'eave as from the Ist April.

Usually the school committee's bold their elections on the fourth .Monday in April, hut this year the date falls on An/.nc Day. Therefore the Canterbury Education Board has decided that the elections shall be held on the loilmving Monday. May 2nd. It was mi considered convenient to hold them on the third Monday in April, as that day is Easter Monday.

Handsome silver badges which presently will adorn the new shakos of the police force have arrived from Home, and new silver buttons are being unloaded from the Tamaroi. The new uniform will be New Zealand serge, lighter than that at present, in use. There should he no difficulty in iiientifving members ot the iorce, said CommissToner M’llvene.v, who mentioned that a lady on a tram had but ton-holed a local police officer and questioned him on the work of the Salvation Army.

Some live years ago, a lady living r.i Marton lost her wedding ring, amt though diligent sec roll was made, mtrace of the missing ring could tm discovered. -Some time afterwards, il.t lady died, but there was a iamuy gathering at the old homost v.d kist neck, when two grandchild’Vn wlto were jilaving the garden qu-irr.'lle l. One picked up a sod to throw at the other, when a ring dropped out. It was taken in by tbe children to then parents, who recognised it as the k tigiost wedding ring. Strange to Miv. it was found on what would have been the gr'.uulmoLher’s golden wedding day.

A trial shipment of section hone.' was dispatched to England last week bv Mr A. 11. Davies, of Hamilton. The shipment, which is believed to be the first of its kind sent abroad, consists of a gross of sections, and the consignee's design is to ascertain tin: keeping qualities ui this kind of honey, and wlii.it demand exists lor it in England. The honey was sent to the Auckland cool stores, and will be placed in the freezing chambers of the ship. On arrival in England. the Honey Control Board will take charge of the consignment and examine its (audition before placing it on the market.

The gifts made to the lit lion •!..(•. Coates on the occasion of Ins vis’t abroad to attend the Imperial Cotilerence have been placed rn public • exhibition in Wellington. They tmlutc the caskets containing the I-’r.-c-di"l <■> l.ondon and other cities, also not.cm examples ot jirocelain wore. Il.cie a box made lrotu wood pres,'.■-•ml irom JI.M.S. Nett Zealand before die was handed over to the shiphreal:- f'.vo handsome mips figure in the (■\!iih;t,oi!. one ft .in the A!i , borie;d S -'cmix a. (li-cal Britain for the euco tvagemc :t r.ind preservation of native plants in New Zealand, the other In the r'itee oWales for competition among M.-cai Rugby football teams.

After having taken ail imporlaut part in the visit of the Duke ot Vo'd-: to New Zealund, that of hauling u.e Royal train, “Ibisscliendaele,” the big memorial All locomotive, which returned from the south on Wednesday night, went back on Thursday, says a Christchurch paper, to the humble, service of diawing a mixed goods train lo Ashburton. 'flic engine lia.> bad a .rood deal (if'limeliglit since it was builtin 15)15, It was the lirst All turned out at Addington, and on that account was made the «ar memorial engine lor the South Island. Later it hauled the train for the Prince of Wales, and sue sequcntly was shown at the Dunedin Exhibition. ••Passcliemlaele" is know:) in the service sis “Dick” Stone’s engine because* the driver. R. .1. Stone, has had (barge of it since it went on Eva rails. “I do not want to pose as a prophet of evil, hut you New Zealanders will have another e-trt liqunke like that oi 1855 some time or another. 'I hat is as sure as that the sun rises ami sets and that night follows the day. 'our last great earthquake happened years ago. !l is one ot ihe c;,i.iished rules among seismologists thul ike further you are irom your last great earthquake the neater y.nt To the next one. The forces that cause earthquakes have been gathc’ing, and you have no kuowl vlge as to how much or how little they hn't gathered.” Thus Professor Bailey \\ il.l is. of California, president of the American Seisinological Society. w.io is one of the foremost- living aaihoriti(>s on earthquakes, and who is at present on a visit to New Zealand to study his' hobby. Tbe prolissor lectured last week in the l niver.xity Col lege lecture hall at Wellingt >n. .vtore than double value for your monev. Extraordinary (‘learanee of summer goods at the popular price of 4s lid each and 2s for -Is lid. This wonderful bargain 4s Ud sale begins at 0 o’clock Saturday, March 20tli. The bargains are mighty and many and wii’l eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. McCruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Now landing, large consignments of choice dessert, and cooking apples, Nelson tomatoes etc. Paterson, Michel ami Co. (’phone No. 2").—Advt.

Use Shnrland’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. In bulk and bottle, l-’ree from mineral acids. All the best grocers.'—Advt.

When buying sheetings, pillow notions and damasks it is essential that you buy goods that will wash and wear well. The qualities we sell have proved their genuineness. We guarantee every yard distributed, and "ill replace free, any cloth hearing the ‘Ahaneo” brand not giving absolute wash and wear satisfaction, 54in. from Is 9d. 80in. from 2s 3d, pillow cotton from Is 2d.—Schroder 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, 20s 6d at McKay’s.—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 tbc musical comedy ‘Sunny’), “At Peace With tbe 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. Yarrall, gramaphone and musical dealer, Revel 1 St. Hokitika.—Advt.

Use the vinegar that has stood the test of time—Sharland’s Table Vinegar Best for pickling. Specify and insist on “ Sharland’s.”—Advt. New millinery!—Advance showing of the new felts now on view at McKay’s. —Advt.

Fancy Traced Goods just opened today direct from Home. The latest designs in crash cushions, runners and centres, black Venetian ci'otli cushions, and runners, fawn and putty silk poplin cushions and runners, coloured and white linen centres. Painted canvas bags and pochettes with coloured wool to tone. “ Broriche ” embrsilk and fibrones in all shades; also knitting. crewel and fibrono needles. At Addisons, Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.

A report from Xgakawau states that as the result of prospecting operations on the Westport-Stockton coal company’s property, a seam of coal 12ft in thickness has been located. Further testing will be required before the value of the new seam is establish, ed as u commercial propositon.

The death of Airs Eliza Treaty, which took place at her residence, Bangiriri, Christchurch lload, at the age of 09 years, removes one of our oldest colonists ami one of the first settlors of this district. She came to the Coast with her husband ot years ago. and bad resided at Bangiriri for over 50 years She nas a native of County Monaghan. Ireland, and is survived by six sons, viz.. Messrs Thomas, .James. Connor. Michael, William and Eddie Treacy. and live daughters. Airs B. Teen (Camerons). Airs Alonahnu (North Island), Airs IT. Pugh (Bangiriri) ami Nurses Erina and Alice Treacy. She received every care anil attention from her children iu her declining years.

Ladies’ umbrellas. 7s Cd to 21s, newt esl handles at McKay’s.—Advt.

Yarrnll’s for latest records :“ I hat Certain Feeling.” “Two Sad Eyes,” “Rose of St. Alary’s” “The Governor’s Pardon.” "Have You Forgotten Yvonne.” the musical comedy “Sunnv,” “Spring is Hero,” “Perfume of the Past.” “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” “Buy Bananas.” “Wlio’d Be Blue.” “Could I?—I Certainly Could,” “Hard to get Gertie,” “Here Comes Malimla.”—Advt