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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1927, Page 2

Short-cffect coloured rubber rniiicoats, great value at 18s (id at .McKay's.—Aclvt. o The next regular meeting of the s Westland Aecdimatisation Society is e being fixed for Thursday evening, a . week earlier than usual, as the Rccre- _ tarv will he absent the following week. x There will he a meeting of the Committee of the Westland lfacing Club on Friday evening next to settle accounts in connection with the late race meeting. Mr W. E. Williams, ’ Persident, is expected to return this ' evening. : Mr and Mrs W. Wilson, and Mrs Grimmoiid left on Saturday for Wellington where they join the steamer Port Victor, sailing on Thursday for England, via Panama. A number of friends assembled to wish them bon voyage. Kokatahi Gun Club will bold a clay bird handicap match at Kokatahi on Wednesday. April 27th at 1.30 p.m. First prize gold medal valued £3 3s, donated by Mr J. J. McTntosh; second prize £1 Nomination ss; nine birds. I>. Weir, secretary.—Aclvt. Messrs Jeffries and Evans returned from Wellington on Saturday, having attended a conference of the North Island County representatives in regard to the rating of standing timber. In addition to meeting the executive of the Sawmillers 1 Federation, the County representatives also met the Minister of Lands and Valuer-General. The matter dealt with is likely to be the subject of legislation next session. The following are additional results I of the sports at Kokatahi on Thursday.—Girls’ 100yds (15 years and under). E. Meharry 1, G. Dimmick 2. E. ironic 3. Girls’ High Jump (15 and under). E. Meharry 1, H. MeGirr 2. Hoys’ High Jump (17 and under'', G. Meharry 1, L. Parke 2. In the Relay Race Lower Koiternngi was third. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Coughs. I Men’s overcoats in navy nap-clotli and tweed, Prince shape and D.B. Also Boys’ overcoats, now showing at McKay’s. —Adyt.

A Childrens Sports gathering will be held oil the Woodstock School ground on Saturday at l'p.in.

Ladies’ fancy cardigans and pullovers. special imported line, 12s Cd each at McKay’s.—Advt. Mr (f. A. Wood, a candidate for reelection to the Harbour Board inserts an address to the electors in this issue. The annual meeting of the Referees Association will be held on Wednesday’ evening at Keller's Rooms, at 8 o’clock. Mr J. I). Lynch, auctioneer, Hreymouth offers for stile in this issue lea.se of a dairy farm and two hotels for sale Mr If. T. Parry, a candidate for election to-morrow, inserts an address to the electors to which we draw special attention. A meeting of all those interested in the proposed supply of electricity in the A rah lira Valley will be hold in the Araliura Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock.

The Reefton races take place to-mor-row, and will lie the winding tip feature for the Easter holidays. It is expected there will be the usual good attendance, despite the municipal elections.

The Hokitika Bowling Club closed down lor the season on Saturday afternoon, when an enjoyable game was played. Light top dressing is being carried out. so that the green next season should again be very satisfactory.

Stocktaking Specials: Knitting wools in four ply. n beautiful soft wool in an endless variety of shades, price (id a skein ; lot) dozen of artificial silk embroidery, is (id a dozen.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The funeral of the late Mrs Dwan, of Hampden Street, look place yesterday morning and was attended f.v a huge number of friends. The services

at St. Mary’s Church and the graveside were conducted by Rev. pet her Fimiertv. A huge number of floral tributes were placed on the graveside.

There will lie the usual weekly euchre tournament at St. Mary’s Club Rooms this evening. The prizes to bo awarded are:- first: a double-bed marcella quill and a pair of pillow shams ; second : a honeycomb quilt ; third: a durum pillow slips; fourth: a pair of ladies' silk stockings. Admission -s ; supper provided.—Advt.

At a meeting of the West Coast Highways Board held at Creynioutli last week, it was resolved, on the motion of the chairman, that the previous idl'-cnl inn stand, with the exception that the Grey Comity be reduced per tent and Brunner be increased by 0 per cent. The statement of revenue lor the year elided .March 31st. 1927. was as follows: Motorlorry lii eases. West hied district £63) os, Grey £IOOO. Kutunra £2llO 8s fid, Btillor £7l-1 17-. Inaiigahua £llti Ills; Di-iters’ licenses: (tvymiuit li Borough (number, 81!)) £l7!> Jos, Grey County (120) £lO5, Rtmanga Borough (.57) £ll os. Brunner Borough (32) £B, C'obden Town District (55) £l3 15s. Knmara Borough £08) £l7, Hokitika Borough (271) £O7 15s. Westland County (118) £ll2, R :ss Borough (27.) £u 15s. Duller County (3D!) £O3 10s. "W’ext.port Borough (27,8) £sl 15s, Inaiigahua County (200) £OS. Total revenue, £3511 12s.

Stocktaking Specials: 95 Ladies' Tweed Goats in grey ami brown mixtuns. a most useful garment for bard near, mice 12s C.d and 19s (id. New

shipment of velour coats just opened: Fur collars, silk-lined, special price 50s fid; best quality English velours 75s (id to 135s.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

In connection with the Borough Election to-morrow “The Local Elections and Polls. Amendment Act. 192(1,” provides that :—Where any person's name does not appear on the roil such person may vote oil making a declaration that he was entitled oy virtue of a proper qualification to have his name entered on the roll and that he had reasonable cause to believe that his name was entered ou the roll. It is also provided that nnv corporate body, the name of which is entered on the roll. may. hv resolution, appoint some person to vote on its behalf. Any unincorporated Society or Association of persons, or any firm, co-partnership, or joint tenants. whose name or names appear on the roll may. by writing under the firm's name or under the hands of the co-partners or joint tenants, appoint some person to vote on their behalf. In the case of a corporate body the person appointed must produce to the Returning Officer, a sealed copy of the resolution, and in the case of an unincorporated society, etc., the instrument of appointment. It will assist the Returning Officer if persons voting by declaration or on behalf of corporate or incorporated bodies to kindly vote at the Town Hall polling l>ooth.

For clearing blocked passages in nose and throat, there is nothing so clfectiv as " Xazol.” Powerful and penetrating. 00 doses Ls (3d.—Advt. .wore than double value for your money. Extra-ordinary Clearance of summer goods at the popular price of 4s lid each and 2s for -Is lid. This wonderful bargain 4s lid sale begins at 9 o’clock Saturday, March 20th. The bargains are mighty and many and wii’l eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Oreymouth.—Advt. Avoid chills and ills by taking “ Xazol,” the surest protection against coughs, colds, and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. GO doses ls (id.—Advt.