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Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1927, Page 2

Monday next being Anzac Day. the “ Guardian ” will not be published. Anzac Day. Monday. AVear a Poppy for remembrance. —A (let. A meeting of ladies willing to assist in connection with the Plnnket Society ball wll be held in the IDS.A. hall on Tuesday evning at 7. to o'clock.—Advt. A meeting is to be held in the Kokatahi Presbyterian Church next Wednesday. 27th. at 7.30 p.m. to arrange for tlie supply of regular services from Hokitika. Short-effect coloured rubber raincoats. great value at 18s Gd at McKay's.—Advt, Tvokatalii Gun Club will hold a clay bird handicap match at Kokatahi on AVednesday. April 2.th at 1.30 p.m. First prize gold medal valued £3 3s. donated by Air J. J. Alclntosh: second prize £1 Nomination os- nine birds. I>. Weir, secretary.—Advt. Ladies’ winter coats at low prices, 29s Gd and 39s 6d at McKay's.—Advt. j

Anzac Day, Monday. Wear a Poppy for remembrance.—Advt.

Mr A. Sinves inserts a notice of thanks in this issue.

Poppies to wear for remembrance are on sale to-day throughout the town. This evening they may be purchased at the central depot at Mr R. Paterson's, draper, Hevell St.

The Diamond Jubilee Services oi St. Andrew’s Church are being held tomorrow. the l!ev. T. \Y. Armour, of Christchurch, being the preacher for the day. Special anthems will he rendered by clioir.

Ladies’ black Hoslyu woollen ribbed knitted stockings—more suitable for elderly ladies—will outlast two ordinary kind and stand mending. Prices (is fid and 7s fid at McKay's.—Advt.

To-morrow and Monday in the churches there will he special memorial services in memory of Anzac Day and till that it implied. On .Monday this community will lmhl the usual public service beside the Mar .Memorial in Cass Square where are li>ted the names ot the Westland men who served and fell in the (treat War The otca-bon is sure to be marked with the li.-ua! solemn services.

There was a large attendance at tlit* Soldiers' Mull last evening when the R.S.A. veckly euchre tnurimmem took place. The prize winners were:- Ist. Mrs A. <lmulsky; ‘-ml. .Air («. Tioll : Dial. Airs .1. Con I sou ; -lib. Airs F. Grfiulsky : Alii. Alls 1. Drown: Cull. Mr C. Sell roller; 7th. Mr R. Paterson; Bth. Alts T. Stonforlh. It wtis resolved that (lie aggregate for the season be awarded to the lady and gentleman with the highest number <T points tor the season. two t's orders to he the prizes. Supper was served and the gathering com hided.

Am extraordinary pestilence of llicinvaded a practically new house in New Plymouth the other dav (reports the ‘'News’’). I lie phenomenon Icing all tin' more remarkable in that the house is situated on a headland open to all the witfds that blow, and i- not near auv snot: likely to he tlm source of such a visitation. The walls, ceiling ami Hour of every room became literally black with tiles and a spray bad to be sent: for. over a quarter of a lill-ket of the in-ecis having to bo destroyed after they bad been swept up in a somi-asphvxiatcd condition as a result of the spraying.

When the hand struck up Die opening bars of “Cod Save the King" at the Auckland Zoological Park oil a recent afternoon (says the ‘'Star”). .limntua, the popular elephant, stopped her ungainly movements, and. at M word from her keeper, raised her right forefoot and also extended her trunk high above her head, remaining thus until the music ceased. Incidentally. this expression of loyalty could well servo as an example to those of the big crowd of visitors who did not bother to stand still or to si-p (nlklng. and io the men v.lm did not remove their hats.

Anzac Day. Monday. AYcar a Poppy for remembrance. Advt. A .suggestion that, a start should be made as soon as possible to provide a collect ion of notable species of the big fish caught in northern waters was made at a recent meeting of the Auckland Institute ('reports the “Star'’). Professor Worlev remarked that such a collection would he ol the greatest value and. apart from other grounds of interest., would attract the attention of tourists. It was generally agreed that a collection ot the kind would he an acquisition to the museum, and it was decided' I i keep the question in tiew. [lending the transfer to the AYar M emorial Alttseum. \Ye ii-jnl to record the death o[ another old resident of the district. Mr-- Alarc D'.van. widow ot the late Air Patrick liwan. passing away at \\ estland Hospital .iusi before midnight las' night, after an illne-- extending ove r a considerable period. Deceased was a native-of {’utility Clare. Ireland and S v years of age. and bad been a resident of Hokitika for a great many years. She leaves two daughters (Mrs 11 agar of Hokitika and Airs Al. Guthrie of Auckland), and three sons (David. aL Howard: Michael, at Owen Junction and John, at Dunedin). Many old friends will regret the passing of a sterling pioneer. ruder the Anzac Day Act, 1920, an.l its amendments, Ang.ar Day is to to observed in all respects as it it were a .Sunday. As to whether wages artpayable in respect of Anzac Day. the I,about' Department authorities state Unit except in cases where the provisions of the Factories Act, or awards of the Arbitration Court require wages to be paid for holidays, hourly and daily workers do not receive payment for Anzac Day; in the absence oi express provision to the contrary in contracts. Acts or awards, under which they arc working, workers on weekly, or longer, engagement receive payment for Anzac Day. The following extract from the I.ondon “ Daily .Mirror" regarding the fingerprint- system of identification has been received by .Mr \Y. H. -Mcllvcney. ('ommissioner of the New Zealand Police Force: "Scotland Yard fingerprint experts, Avlio have been investigating tiie suggested breakdown in the fingerprint system of identification, report that the system has been completely vindicated. Dr. G. P. Crowden. In a recent lecture, referred to the remarkable similarity between twin brothers, G. and L. Kllis, of Muling, which, he said, extended even to tlieir blood pressure and fingerprints. Scotland Yard took the matter up, and It was then discovered that, for• purposes of police identification the fingerprints of the twins, who. of course, had never come into contact with the police at all. were completely dissimilar.”

Just landed, 1(50 cases of apples, consisting of poarniains, Jonathans. \\ ashington, delicious and cooking varieties. Also pears, tomatoes, etc. *1 he growers’ instructions arc to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson. Michel and Co.. Ltd., 'Phone 2.—Advt.

Stop that tickling cough! “ Nazol ” acts quickly, and never fails to give relief. The surest protection for all kinds of coughs and eohls. 60 doses Is o,l.—Advt. .Just opened, it smart selection of evening frocks in georgette. tafTetta silks, erepe-de-chines, also new shades in silks and georgettes for evening wear —Schroder and Co.—Advt. ..tore than double value for your money. Extraordinary clearance of summer goods at the popular price of fs lid each and 2s for -Is lid. This wonderful bargain -Is lid sale begins at 1> o’clock Saturday, March 26th. The bargains are mighty and many and will eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs. Having made a favourable contract with one of the leading woollen mills of the Dominion, we are in a positim to give exceptional value in white and grey blankets. White single bed size, 21s 6d pair; three-quarter size. 28s Gd pair; double bed size. 32s 6d pair; extra large, 35s pair; grey large size, 24s 6d,—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Anzac Day, Monday. AYcar a Poppy for remembrance.—-Advt.

The Railway Department notify alterations to the time-table on Hokitika line on Saturday next.

Ladies’ fancy cardigans it nil pullovers. special imported line, 12s fid each at AleKav’s.- Advt.

At the Al iigistriite’s Court this morning before Air A. E. Benjamin, J.P.. an offender louttd drunk in Hevell Street yesterday was convicted and fined ss.

Men's overcoats in navy nap-cloth and tweed, Prince shape and D.B. Also Roys' overcoats, now showing al McKay's.—Advt.

The Gi-cy Argus slates: A quantity of confectionery, oranges, pixies and about 150 packets of cigarettes were stolen from .Messrs I’. Deck and Go’s premises in Smith's building. Alackay St. on Thursday evening. The burglary was evidently carried out by an eiitvv being made through a window at the rear of Die building. On the previous evening a railway goods van. in Die Greymoiit h yards was mitered by somebody, and a number of blankets and tools were stolen, ibis being the property oi one ol the railway gangers. Fp to the present time, the police have been unable to trace the thieves or their booty. The best family protection against coughs and colds, sore throats and chests, is " Nazol.” No cold is “ Nazol ’’-proof. Fcotiomical, Is Gd for fit) doses. —Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Goughs and Golds, never fails