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Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1927, Page 2

The usual weekly euchre takes place to-night- at the Soldiers' Hall at 8 o’clock, when several good prizes afo offered for competition. The election of County Chairmen throughout New Zealand takes place by the several local bodies on Wednesday week. At a meeting of the Committee of the Keefton Jockey Club held on Tuesday evening, the balance sheet of the recent Autumn meeting, showing a small credit balance, was received and adopted. The fas Cooking Demonstration at the Soldiers’ Hall was well attended yesterday afternoon, and the instruction given hy Mrs Heinz was followed closely by those present. Those present were entertained at afternoon tea. enjoying some of the confections prepared during the afternoon. The Arnhura Maoris had a field day at the .Magistrate’s Court yesterday, arising out of a series of family troubles that have Iteen in evidence of late. Yesterday’s eases heard included a charge of using an explosive against fish, an assault charge, and later troubles over the marking out of sen ( bench claims. Tn the three, cases the J same parties mostly participated, there being a series of cross charges, which took up a considerable time.

Turner’s wish lo draw the attention of all that they have on sale a varied assortment of apples and pears etc. at a very reasonable cost. The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, May loth, will be as follows:—Aralnirn 10 a.m.. Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 li.in. There will be a meeting of the "Westland Conipetitons Society at the County Chambers to-morrow forenoon at 1.30 o’clock to settle the syllabus for the Competitions. Mr James O'Brien who headed the poll at the recent municipal election, at Greymouth, was elected DeputyMayor at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening Mr. Edward Phillips passed away at the Old People's Home Westport oil Tuesday. Deceased who was 02 years of age. was tor many years employed by the Westport Coal Company at Demiiston. lie was a native of England and came to the Dominion about 82 years ago.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued this (Friday; evening at 8 o’clock, when the following useful prizes will be for competition:—First prize, large Seagrnss sit-ting-room chair; second, bag of sugar; third, lady’s chubby umbrella ; fourth, half dozen w. and g. cups and saucers. The annexe will be specially heated for the night, ensuring a comfortable night’s play. Poll up early. Suppol provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The evidence of a witness in a motoring prosecution completely upset the customary gravity of the Police Court at Auckland. The witness slated that a car was being driven “at a furious pace,’’ and when asked to estimate its speed, replied : “It was going faster than anything I over saw in my life.” “But at what speed do you think it was travelling?” persisted counsel. The witness replied emphatically: “It was going that fast it had to stop dead to get round the corner."

Emir fox terriers met a watery grave during the l linemen's last voyage Irani Auckland to Norfolk Island. The dogs were originally taken by Mr Parker and party to Sunday Island, in the Kornnulecs, but on the death of their owner were re-shipped to Auckland. On the steamer’s arrival the terriers were not permitted to land, being subject to a £SO bond, and were still aboard the I lineman when the vessel sailed for Norfolk- Island. Midway lietween North ('ape and Norfolk Island the dogs were placed in a largo sack, weighed with a heavy lire iron, anil dropped into the Tasman Sea.

A party, consisting of the member for the district, Mr T. Sedilon. M.P., representatives from the Grey County ami Borough Councils, and the Grey Harbour Board, on Tuesday, visited 1 ucnhutiitie for the purpose of inspecting the damage done by the recurring erosion by the Tereniakau River. The visitors were met by several of the settlers, who motored them to the chief points where damage was being clone. Their fear is that the Tereniakau will break into the Oringanukn, which Hows into hake Brunner, and not only Hood the land at Inchhonnie. hut also cause serious Hoods in the Grey lliver during rainy periods. Tlu; engineers of the three bodies from Greymouth wore in attendance, and looked very carefully into the position. While the Tereniakau lias eroded to within throe chains of Hie (Jringapnku Diver, which appears to he on a slightly lower level, it has also divided if.self into (wo channels at the point of erosion, one branch of the divide running off towards the opposite bank. This leads to the hope that the river will ultimately take this course on the hank opposite ilms making the Inchhonnie side safe from further erosion. The speakers, on behalf of the local bodies present, promised to do what they could to assist the settlers to make the river sale until the loeal bodies’ engineers made their reports.

The usual fortnightly meeting of AYesthiiul Lodge R 9 U.A.O.T). was held in the lodge room on Thursday evening, when it fair attendance was presided over liy A. 1). Bro. I?. Ferguson. The minutes of the previous mootin'? worb read and eonfinned. the outward eorrespondeuee read and approved, and inward read and received. Herds reported sick members doing • airly well. Sick pay to the amount of Cl, accounts to the amount of Cl, and a maternity bonus of C(> were passed tor payment. A letter was received from the Hibernian Society thanking the lodge for the social evening, also notifying lodge that a return tournament will be held in St. Mary’s Club rooms next Thursday evening, the llltii of the month. The lodge then initiated one new member, the ceremony being ably performed by A. I). Bro. Ferguson, assisted bv his officers. On the lodge resuming the ordinary business of the evening a ballot was taken for one new member which proved successful. Two new candidates were proposed for membership. One brother was particularly thanked for his kindness and assistance to another brother during his illness, the brother also wished to thank the matron and nurses of the ‘Westland Hospital for their unfailing attention and kindness. Several members spoke in the same manner of the attention and kindness of the staff of the Westland Hospital. Several members spoke of the enjoyable time tliev spent last Thursday and are looking forward to the meeting next Thursday in St. Alary's Club rooms. After further discussion re the good of the order the lodge then closed in harmony.

When children are restless, give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe. sure, and pleasant. All chemists and stores.— Advfc. Ladies’ black Roslyn. woollen ribbed knitted stockings—more suitable for elderly ladies—will outlast two ordinary kind and stand mending. Prices 6s 6d and 7s Gd at McKay’s.—Advt. llegular stocks drastically reduced. Ladies’ black cotton hose lfkl and Is 4d pair; ladies’ all wool Botany Cashmere hose, in newest shades. 2s l(ld pair; ladies’ silk and wool hose, Its lOd pair; ladies’ all-wool Gauntlet gloves, 2-s Cd and 6s lid; scalloped and embroidered duchess sets, 2s Gd: pure linen embroidered cushion covers. 2s Gd. MeGruer’s Fire Sale, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. New rubber coats, just opened—Two dozen ladies’ black rubber coats, sizes from 44 to oOin. These goods are usually sold at 62s Gd. Our price. IDs lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt. Quick dispatch to stubborn colds is certain with “ Xazol.” Take a few drops on lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful, penetrating, and acts 1 ike? a charm. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt. Stock-taking Specials—Three seamless Axminster carpet-squares, 10. G x 0. shades of vieuxj'ose, green and fawn. £8 19s Gd ; blue and fawn ground 9x9. reduced price £8 17s Gd; all over design, crimson, blue and green, reduced price £8 19s Gd. Schroder and Go.— Advt.