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Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1927, Page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hibernian Society will be held in St. Alary’s Club Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

The goods including; coal, timber, produce and general merchandise, which passed through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended .Tune ISth. was 9787 tons.

1 ]io dwelling of Mr J. Nelson, of Harry town, was completely destroyed by f**'o on Sunday. Mr Nelson, wlio was sole occupant in the house, lost £GO in cash in the fire. It is notknown if there was nnv insurance.

Addisons for good value in boys tweed overcoats from, size 2. Also smart hats fur girls. Call to-day.— Advt.

Schroder's sale starts Thursday, women’s tweed coats 7s (id.- 8s lid, 15s, girls tweed coats from us lid, women’s twoed cast times from 7s 6d, 20 only gabardine and worsted costumes usual prices 07s Gd, sale price 255, jumpers from 2s lid. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

A meeting will 1«? held at the County Chambers to-night at 7.3!) o’clock under the auspices of the Westland Acclimatisation Society to consider matters relating to the conservation of the whitebait industry. No doubt there will be a large and interested attendance.

Peerless Pictures present at Woodstock on Thursday, 23rd. and Kokatahi Friday 24th, Frank Merrill and Eva Novak in a Hercules drama entitled 11 Battling Mason.” Supports include, Fee’s Hcview. Topical Budget and the famous “ Go-Cotters ” (serial) “The '■Pacemakers.”—Advt.

Tho ‘.hospital ball at Kokatahi Public Hall takes place to-morrow (Wednesday) night. A large crowd is expected to go cut from town. Hass’ Orchestra will provide the music, and a strong committee have charge of tho general arrangements. This is tho first hospital dance of the season atul a great success is anticipated.

Messrs W. Weddell and Co. Ltd. advise dated 17th. ilist, as follows: - ‘‘Danish butter, 162 s to 164 s (last week IGGs to 168 s) ; New Zealand imsaJted 174 s to 176 s (171 s to 1765); New Zealand salted 162 s (o 166 s (161 s to 1645). Market quiet, New Zealand butter market firm. Cheese, (white) 81s to 87s (82s to 81s); choose (coloured) 86s to 88s (81s to 86s). Market firm. Canadian choose (while) 98s to 100 s (98s to 100 s); Canadian cheese (coloured) 160 sto 102 s (98s to 109 s).”

At the (Magistrate’s Court, Grevmnuth yesterday a large number- of motorists wore charged before the Magistrate with having failed to produce their licenses when called on fo do so at Kumara on April 18th. Convictions without penalty were recorded, as a warning. In a number of other eases where tho drivers were not licensed the defendants were ordered to pay 10s costs. For failing to stop liis motor ear at a railway crossing in Tniirai Bt. when notified to do so by a railway official, Percy Williamson, was mulcted to the extent of to.

■Schroder’s winter sale starts on Thursday, .Juno 23rd. The outstanding feature of this sale is that all goods have been marked down to such a fine price that must effect a speedy clearance. Special, 35 ladies one piece frocks in gabardine serge, flannels, usual prices 37s Od to 90s. Sale price 255. Schroder and Co.—A.dvt. The authorities have had some very necessary improvements carried out to the Cemetery Hill road which had Ilccii allowed to drift into rather serious disrepair. The Borough and (Mental Hospital authorities combined forces. and under Head Attendant Dowling the road is now ship-shape, being well formed and metalled, and the side drains attended to. Some attention is still required to the protecting fence, otherwise the road may be considered to be in the best order it bad ever been. The Borough authorities are co-operating with the Mental Hospital authorities also in regard to an enlarged drainage scheme for the cemetery grounds.

Tlio dentil took place last nijzlit about IT o’clock of Mr Thomas Robinson. the well-known stationer of licvell Street, after an illness extending over several months. The deceased was a native of County Durham, England, and 75 years of age. He came to New Zealand some 50 years ago and for many years was a resident of Brunner, where lie worked as a minor and later carried on business as an aerated water manufacturer. Deceased came to Hokitika over 20 years ago and carried on business as a stationer in Hevell Street. He was a member of the Borough Council and School Committee for several years. Deceased leaves a widow and family of on<\ daughter (Mrs IT. Sweney, of Hokitika) and four sons (William, Alfred. Oliver, and Thomas) all well known residents. General sympathy will be extended to tbe bereaved. The funeral takes place to Stillwater Cemetery to-morrow.

The death took place at the Beefton Hospital on Saturday of one of the oldest residents of the district in the person of Jinnies Itoxborough, sen., at tbe ago of 88 years. Deceased arrived on the West Coast in 1860 and was employed parting between Hokitika and Ross. Ho arrived in the Inangah.ua district in 1880 and was for a time proprietor of the Crusliington Hotel and engaged in coal mining at Lankey’s Creek. He took over tbe Railway Hotel at Rcofton in 188 G until 1903, when he retired. Subsequently he was employed by the Public Works Department, but of late failing health compelled him to enter the Hospital. He was connected with the Reefton Jockey Club since his arrival in the district, and for years was Clerk of the Course and was also a foundation member of the Trotting Club. In both branches of this sport he took a keen interest right no to the last. At one time he rail a trotting horse with varying success. His only son, Mr Jas Roxlvorough, is employed at the Railwav Department. Hokitika.

Men’s Cardigans and Pull-overs in great variety, prices 9s lid to 29s'0(t. —At McKay’s. —Advt.

Men's Colonial Knitted Woollen Under-pants and Singlets, special price Cs lid and 7s lid at McKays.—Advt. Men’s Heavy Grey Union Shirts, with collars for winter wear, 8s lid, cheaper line at 4s lid at McKays.— Advt.

Inspect Addison’s window for latest Parisian Ties.—Advt. The quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Nazol.” No cold is Na-zol-proof. Heals mucous membranes and clears art passages. Is fid buys fiO doses.—Advt.

Here : s one sure and speedy remedy for coughs and colds. Its name is “Nazol.” Most economical, and always efficacious. 60 doses, ready far pse, Is fid.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. have jitst lauded oat sheaf cow chaff, for sale in lots to suit buyers.

The (Ross Cricket Club will hold a grand ball on Friday, July Bth. Music by Miss Evans’ orchestra.

You won’t mind the cold, if you purchase one of Addison’s Cardigans, now shouting. Good value, prices right.—Advt.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd. will hold an auction sale of stock at Totara Flat on Thursday next at 1 p.m. comprising a complete dairy herd, etc. Particulars appear in another column.

In our advertising columns appeal's the result of the drawing of Mr Hughes' Art Union, which took place in. Greymouth on Friday last under the supervision of the Inspector ot Police.

The usual weekly tournament will he held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms this evening at 8 o’clock sharp. The prizes to lie awarded on this occasion are:— First, a double lied wooden bedstead; second, a copper fire fender; third, a flower vase; fourth, two antique pots for plants. Admission 2s ; supper provided.—Advt.

Mr James Coyle, of the Greymouth P. and T. Department, was on the occasion of his recent marriage, made the recipient of a presentation by his fellow officers, consisting of sets of silver knives, forks, spoons and other cutlery. The Chief Postmaster, Mr 1). M. Mclntosh, in making the presentation, spoke in eulogistic terms of the recipient, and his remarks were endorsed by Messrs G. S. Pratt, and Sullivan, and Mr Covlc responded in appropriate terms. No cold can make any headway against “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating, gives instant relief in most stubborn cases. Acts like a charm. GO doses Is 6d.—-Advt.

Since our change of advertisement on Saturday. 11th inst., we have sold on an average of fifteen men’s Tobrolco shirts (sizes as advertised) per day. We expect to he sold out of this line on the 25th inst. Call early at W. H. Stopforth's.—Advt.

Men’s Woollen Sox. Is 3d a pair. Heavy Ribbed Sox, Is Gd pair. Best quality Heavy Hih 2s fid a pair.—At McKa'v’s.—Adrt.

Just landed, 150 cases of apples, consisting of pearmains. Jonathans, Wash ington, delicious and cooking varieties Also pears, tomatoes, etc. The grow ers’ instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd.. ’Phone 2.—Advt.