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Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1927, Page 2

The order of Masses and Devotions ill St. Mary's Church on Sunday. July 10th will he as follows: Hokitika 8 a.in.. 10 a.in., 7 p.m.

Mr ('. A. Mams, who was editor of the “New Zealand Times'' when that journal ceased publication, has been appointed editor of the “New Zealand Referee” which is imv published in W cllington.

The death took place at Matai on Tuesday of Mr John Savage, son of Mr and Airs \\ . Savage, of .Matai. Deceased. who was 3(5 years of age. was a native of Somerset, and arrived in New Zealand three years ago. He was engaged in farming, but had been in ill-health for some time. He was unmarried.

The weekly euchre of the 11.5. A. at the Soldiers’ Hall will he continued to-night at 8 o’clock. There are four attractive and useful prizes for coinpetition, and there should lie. a good attendance. As Thursday nights are now free from other special attractions a proposal will he put to patrons to consider the changing of the euchre night from Fridays for the future.

The dredging operations at Ilium Flat continue to give satisfactory returns in keeping with the prospecting results ascertained in advance. This important mining venture to the district is maintaining its producing record ill a most pleasing manner and there are several years of active dredging ahead. In addition, some new ground is being prospected as a further area for the expansion of the enterprise. The general success of the company’s operations is a matter for general satisfaction.

Tim Unturned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament- will be continued in the Soldiers Hall this (Friday) evening nt S o'clock, when the following valuable prizes will he for competition : —First. 32-pieoe dinner set ; second, large suitcase ; third. 7-piece salad set; fourth. 3-piece F.i’.X.S. sale, pepper and mustard set. Play will he in Dm annexe assuring a comfortable night’s play. Slipper provided. Hood prizes. Admission 2s.—Advt.

At the end of 1920 there were 38.|.|fl children attending the —Sb'T schools under the jmrisdielion of the Canterbury Education Hoard. Ihe largest school is Sydenham with a roll of OfiO pupils. West: Christchurch is second uith Pit), as the total for the primary and secondary departments. The smallest school is at Stafford where four children are on the roll. At one time the Stafford School had a roll of 200.

Mr .lames PeLtigivw, who is employed on the Rec.lton Coal Company's locomotive, sustained a sevc'.e injury on Tuesday. The engine was in the en-gine-shed and Pettigrew was engaged tilling the 1 boiler with water, and haft just completed this when he .slipped and fell on tim concrete on to his shoulder. lie was brought into Reelton ai once by Mr Wdlis id* medical a 1 tent ion, and his injury was found to he a dislocated shoulder. Needless to

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Thai: milk vendors must no; carry vessels i T water in their delivery carls was brought 1 1 <> 111 eto Ernest •!. Hutchison in the .Magistrate's Court. Christchurch on Wednesday liy a line of £1 ami costs. .Mr Brown, who prosecuted, said that then; was no suggestion that the mill; had been watered. The quality was up to standard. Defendant- had carried in his milk delivery van, a vessel containing: about a gallon of Witter, which he said was used to rinse out the cans when empty, so that sediment would not gather. The parrying of water in the same cart its mill; was against the law.

The atmospheric conditions wore not too favourable for the broad-east-ing of the Melba Concert from Brisbane last night by the Qttoessland Radio Service. Special arrangements were made Ihr the great event. The concert was given in the exhibition Building in the presence nl it vc:y lar.ge attendance. Power appeared wanting at the ontset. but later the items eante through elenrer itml name Melba’s vocal numbers eottld he tollowed. Besides the o|>oratie and elassical items rendered the Dame sang ‘‘Coming Thro’ the Rye.” and “Home Sweet Home.” and also made a short speech to the children in hospitals and elsewhere listening in. fir whom the broadcast was intended specially. To the grown-ups Dame .Melba made a suet iill appeal to assist hnanoially the children's hospitals, passing from tin* microphone with a gracious good-night to all. Storms of applause greeted every effort of Dame Melba, while the assisting artists, including the great flautist, were also favoured with unstinted applause.

Sixty years successful trading on the Coast and still going good is evidence of good business principles ! McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale will lie noted for outstanding bargains in all departments. Advt.

These hosiery values cannot be repeated—2o dozen children's three quarter all-wool seamless cashmere hose in black and tan sizes. P> to 12. usual price 2s ;ld to Is 6d. now one price only. Is !)d ; cashmere sox at o<l 9d and Is, ribbed ltose. small size. Pd pair at >'cliroder’s Winter Sale.—Advt.

McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale now going strong Ladies’ Velour and Tweed Coats tire walking out at next to nothing prices. Buying coats now is good buying. Prices start tit Os lid. —Advt.

Busy day at McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale—Extraordinary reductions in every department. Get in early for the best ba rgai ns .—Ad vt.

10 Aleiibs Woollen Cardigans, plain colours, usually 15s Gd, now 8s Gd at .McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.— Advt.

In cold, damp weather, always keep

“ Xazol ” bandy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. The surest, safeguard. GO doses Is Gd.— Advt.

Addisons have opened up a line of gents cardigans in three shades, extra heavy weight, price 12s Pd.—Advt. A special discount of 5s in the pound off this season’s stock of evening frocks comprising georgettes, taffetas, crepe-de-chines. emhc.ssed velvets and Chenilles at Schroder's Winter Sale —Advt.

The monthly service at the Kokatahi Presbyterian Church will he held on Sunday afternoon.

Messrs \V. Jeffries and Co announce the arrival of new season’s potatoes, all guaranteed true to type.

All claims against tlie estate of Margaret Currie Scott, late of Hokitika, widow, are required to send full particulars to Mr A. .11. Eleock. Solicitor for the Executors, before 15th. July.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory request patrons to watch for the announcement of a lire salvage sale to he held at an early date in the shop until recently occupied by McGruers. Revel I Street.

Advice has been received Irum England of the death of Alls Shaw, wife of Mr A. T. J. Shaw, until recently manager of the Rank ol New Zealand at Hokitika, which took place after a short attack of ponumonia. Mr and Airs Shaw left New Zealand for Ireland at the beginning oi .May last, and reached their destination about a tortnight ago. During the war Mrs Shaw saw service in the Transport Division both at llonie and abroad, during which time she suffered privations from which she never completely recovered

The New Zealand llroad-easting Service announce a very special programme for the opening night of the new .station at AVellinglau Saturday week. The Tlon. J. G. Coates (Prime Minister), Hon Nosworthy (Postmaster General) and Air Troup (Mayor cf 'Wellington) will be among the speakers. A special vocal and instrumental programme has been drawn up for the occasion, which is being awaited with great interest by the growing army of listeners-in in the Dominion.

Shortly after fen o’clock last night an outbreak of lire was discovered in an unoccupied house situated in Bright Street. Cnlidcn. consisting of five rooms, and belonging to Air Jno. Drake. For some years, along with another similar structure, the house hud been empty, but it had not been erected more than about eight years. When the Coliden Eire Brigade arrived. the (ire had such a hold that a

save was impossible, and the building was demolished. The wind from the west took the Haines away from the other house, which escaped damage. Tjlio origin of tlic* lire is a mystery.

Owing to a scarcity of members tbe Greymoiilh Young Alen’s Club, which at one period was a nourishing institution with a membership ol •,(!,). will disband at an early date. At a general meeting of the Club it was decided that the balance of the funds. l,e given to the Grey Hospital Hoard, to he expended as the Board desired, provided that the gilt carried the usual Government subsidy It was also decided to ask the Hospital Board to erect a. tablet in a conveiliciil position, and to he inscribe! “Erected in memory of members ol the Grey Young Alen’s Club, who inadi the supreme sacrifice, 1911-1918.”

There is no improvement unfortunately in the outlook for a revival of the sawmilling industry. On the contrary additional mills in the district are faced with the prospect of closing down indefinitely. A large mill at Kokatahi has been compelled to take that course, while another large mill at Woodstock is faced with the same alternative, owing to the lack of order*. Ollier concerns in the district are also in a serious position due to the absence of orders, and the piling up of reserve stocks, for which orders are not forthcoming. In the absence n! other aven-I’-.-s the outlook ir. the matter of employment beats a very serious aspect. The position would he better clarified if the policy of the Government with regard to tariff proposals in respect to foreign timbers veto revealed. The delay of information on that material poist affects the situation, and adds to tlic difficulty of the sawniifler. who is uncertain of his ultimate position with the duty question undecided. Tt is calculated that there are fully 150 sawmill hands in the neighbourhood out of work, as a result of the curtailment of t!i<> industry.

Avoid chills ami ills by taking “ Xazol,” the surest protection against coughs, colds. and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. GO doses I.S Gd.—Advt.