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Hokitika Guardian, 12 July 1927, Page 2

fifwnls traffic through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended July Oth. in coni, timber, produce and general merchandise was 10.050 tons. Mr Iti chard Blair, of Capleston, eldest son of Mr Alex Blair, had bis leg amputated above the knee, at the Beefton Hospital on Friday. Same time ago the lad. who is about nineteen years of age, injured his ankle. Men's Coats of high quality at Jubilee Sale prices. Twelve new coats bought at one third off regular prices. £6 Os to £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to £5 os. McKay’s.—Advt. Fire Sale! Fire Sale at J. J. Breeze’s commencing on Monday the 11th. All stocks reduced to bedrock prices, owing to being slightly soiled with smoke and water, —Advt,

Men’s Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price Ids Gd, Jubilee Sale price 12s Gd at McKay’s.—Advfc.

A Children’s Japanese hall, in which all fancy costumes must be Japanese, will he held in tile Koiterangi Hall on l , 'riday. July 29th. in aid of the Library Fund for books and records.

The Hokitika Borough Council has issued instructions to the staff to collect all outstanding rates, and a move in that direction is now being made. Summonses are being prepared for all rates owing for upwards of three years, and will be issued immediately.

There will ho the usual weekly tournament at St. Mary’s Club Rooms this evening at 8 o'clock sharp. The prizes to he awarded are: First, an aluminium kitchen set : second, a tea set : 3rd. a pair of binoculars; fourth, a nest of aluminium pudding basins. Admission 2s. Supper provided.—Advt.

The Marine Department notifies that it. is now an oll'enco. punishable by a fine of C2Q, for a person while fishing for salmon or trout to have in his possession any fishing net, or any implement, except his rod and line, and permitted baits, and hooks, and containers for same, funding net or gaff.

The Canterbury farmers’ visit, to Hokitika takes place on Monday next. About 309 in all are expected, and the local hotel-keepers are making arrangements for the accommodation of about 240. The balance of the party will he billetted privately. All the hotels are taking a quota, and the hosts will do their best to make their guests as comfortable as possible.

Men's Over-coats of high degree, latest city stylos bought at one third off regular prices. Usual price £0 Gs to £S Bs. Jubilee Rale prices 7ds to 105 s. McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Rale.—Advt.

Messrs W. AVeddel and Co. Ltd. advise. dated Bth. ilist, reading:—‘‘Danish butter, IGOs to 4G2s (last week IG2s), N.Z. uiisalted 105 s to 170 s (lfifis to 1 725). N.Z. salted IGOs to lG2s (138 s to 102), market firm. Cheese, white Pis to 80s (83s to 81s), coloured 80s to 80s (81s to 80s), market firm. Danish luiter market slow. Canadian cheese, white 102 s to 104 s (98s to 102s>, coloured 100 s (90s to 109 s).”

When reluming from Blackball to Ruuanga just alter mid night on Sunday night, a Nash car, owned by Mr .1. Armstrong, of liunaiiga, dashed through the parapet ol a bridge between Kaiata and Dobson, and dropped about a dozen feet into the crock below. The car was badly smashed, hul the five occupants had a marvellous escape, none of them being injured. The driver blames the heavy fog wiie li lie says caused him to mistake the road.

The death of Mr James Allen occurred at his late residence. Blackball, on Sunday night, at 11.30 o’clock, alter an illness of a few days’ duration. Deceased. who was forty-three years ol ago, loaves a wile and twelve children, lie was a sawmillcr, in partnership with .Mr M. Ivin so I la. at Atarau. Deceased, who was a prominent Oddfellow, was a brother of .Mrs J. Gilbert, of Boa. and a nephew of Mrs A." Beimelt and Mr W. 11. Sherman, of Hokitika. Deceased’s mother and two sisters reside 1 in Wellington.

The annual meeting ol the Creymouth Bowling Club was held lasi evening when the election ol officers resulted ns follows: I’resident. Mr J. Trnscotl ; Viee-l’resident. -Mr C. Rrcbnei*: Secretary ami Treasurer. .Mr J. Crookes : Delegate to ( entre, Mr J. Ring; Auditor. Mr \\ . R. Kettle. Ibe question of playing on Anzac Day was discussed and a motion that there he no play on that (lay was lost. The ( lull's finances are in a very sound condition, though the necessity ol more members being enrolled was stressed.

While Swiss listeners pay 12s a piece a year lor the privilege of listening, they evidently led that they have received more man their money’s worth. The director nl the Herne station was invited at Christinas to pick himsell out a motor ear, and did so, without taking it seriously. On New dear’s Day, to his great surprise, it was delivered to him with the compliments of the audience ol “ Radio Heine. ’ this station last year transmitted for 21(h) hours, hall the time being given to concerts and one-lil'th to talks. The Brotdeasting Company ol New Zealand haven’t even earned a push hike, hut it is hoped that they, will yet ride in a Rolls Royce.

Various Ministers nominated select committees for the current session on Kriday, and in view of last session and

subsequent happenings, some significance is attached to the proposed personnel of the Industries and Commerce Committee. The chairman of that committee last session was Mr A. Harris (Waitemata). This year his name has been omitted from the committee altogether, an action on the part of the Government that has aroused some comment in the lobbies, where it is interpreted as evidence of the Reform I'arty’s intention to drop the member for Waitemata. Thu. lobbies have it also, that developments may he expected when the committees are appointed on Tuesday afternoon.

At the Taumnnmui Fire Brigade’s smoke concert ini July Ist the Mayor, Mr Cl. 10. .Malison, made some interesting awards to various members of the brigade. The chief presentation was 1 that of the gold star, presented by the United Fire Brigades’ Association in recognition of 2d years’ service, to Superintendent Robert Ross. Superintendent Ross (son of Mr Robert Ross, of R. and W. Ross. Revel! Street) served 111 years with the Hokitika Brigade and the remaining 12 years with the Tauniaruuui Brigade, and is the youngest lire hrigadesman in the Dominion who has yet won the gold star. Firemen I). Finlay and J. Miles were also presented with five-year service medals and Superintendent Ross, Deputy-Superintendent 0. Robinson. Foreman F. O’Connor, and Fireman H. Krebs with two-year service bars. Men’s blue denim trousers, all sizes, usually ds lid, Jubilee Sale price 4s 6il at McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Firel Fire! Fire! At J. J. Breeze’s. We have a big stock of children’s hoots and shoes to he sold at prices that are ridiculous.—Advt. To-night at McKay's Showroom — Grand display of English and French Evening Frocks and Flowers, received yesterday from London direct. The prices are remarkably cheap. Cal! early at McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale. Advt. Fire Sale! Fire Sale at .T. J. Breeze’s commencing on Monday, July lltli. Parents, now is the time to buy boots and shoos for the children. A visit to our shop on Monday will repay you.— Advt. Ladies’ Tweed and Velour Tweed Coats, marked down further than ever; in fact we aie practically giving some away to effect a clearance. We have too many left. Call and see these coats and secure a bargain while they last.—McKay’s Great Diamond Jubilee Sale. —Advt. Addisons for bargain prices in men’s slid Is. Special line to clear at 2s lid each. Also sneeial reductions in girls rubber coats ar.d capes. Call to-day.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, ner- tils.

Practice of the Municipal Band has been altered to next Thursday night.

The Ivanieri Assembly will hold one of the popular long-night dances in the Public Hall, Kauieri, on Thursday evening next, July lltli.—Advt.

At Greymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday three coal dealers were fined C2 and costs each for carrying coal for delivery short of the proper weight.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory announce a fire sale will commence on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. There will be wonderful' bargains of the stock that was saved, much of it being only slightly damaged hv water.

An inquest concerning the death of .Mrs Martha Isohel Toohey. which occurred on Thursday last, was opened at Greymouth yesterday, before Coroner W. Meldruiii . Detective Murcli stated that the police proposed to call evidence of identification, and to ask lor an adjournment sine die. After evidence had been taken the hearing was adjourned.

Peerless Pictures present at Woodstock on Wednesday night next a big .1. O. Williamson film drama “ Reckless Speed/’ featuring England’s greatest athlete. Frank Merrill ; also a big supporting programme: Topical' Budget, World’s News, series '* I'lying fists.” and a big comedy for the kiddies. Note. The above will bo shown at Kokatahi oil Friday.—Advt.

In reply to a letter from the Marino Department, which stated that it was intended to take steps to conserve whitebait, and which asked for information as to the present conditions ot whitebait fishing ill South Canterbury fivers, il was decided, by the Acclimatisation Society at 3 imam, to write stating that, if a season were fixed for whitebait, September. October, and November would lie the most suitable months.

The annual Hibernian Ball is taking place in the Soldiers Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) evening. Complete arrangements have now been made and all that is required is a crowded attendance, and so assure success. The decoration of the hull is being given special attention and should result in a pleasing spectacle. The supper arrangements are in the hands of a very capable ladies committee.

Fire! Fire! Fire Sale! 300 pairs of ladies’ shoes to he sold well undei their cost price at .J. J. Breezes, Rcvell Street. —Advt.

These hosiery values cannot he repeated - 20 dozen children’s three quarter all-wool seamless cashmere hose in black and tan sizes. G to 12. usual price 2s 3d to Is Gd. now one price only. Is »d; cashmere sox at (id Oil ami Is, ribbed hose, small size. 9.1 pair at Schroder's Winter Sale.— Advt.

Here h one sure and speedy remedy I'ur coughs and colds. Its name is “Nnzol.” Most economical, and always efficacious. 00 doses, ready for use, Is Gd.—Advt.

Six youths' lan-colour canvas rub-|v'i--|iiicd waterproof Coals, regular price 27s Gd to 355. Jubilee Sale price 17s Gd to 19s Gd at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.- —Advt.