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Hokitika Guardian, 13 July 1927, Page 2

The Canterbury Education Board is inviting tenders in this issue f r the purchase of La Fontaine school and ■site comprising ten acres. Men s Coats oi high quality at Jubilee Sale prices. Twelve new coats bought at one third off regular prices, £6 (5s to £8 Bs. Jubilee Sale prices 75s to £5 os. McKay’s.—Ailvt. To-night the Hibernian Ball tlie event of the season, is to take place at the Soldiers Hall. Arrangements are now well in hand so patrons are sure ef a good evenings enjoyment. The floor will he in excellent condition and with the music of Boss’ Orchestra, dancing .should go with a merry swing tioni start to finish. The supper catering is in the hands of an excellent ladies committee. Dancing commences at 3 30 p.m. sharp. Infectious and other notfiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and M est Coast Health districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled 31, as follows. CanterburyScarlet fever, 11; diphtheria, 2; tubervulosi, o; enteric fever, 1; pneumonia. 6 ; pneumonic influenza. 1; erysipelas. 2 ; lethargic encephalitis. 1. W est Coast—Tuberculosis, 1. There were four deaths—one each from tuberculosis, pneumonia, and erysipelas in Canterbury; and one from tuberculosis on the West Coast.

Tho Hokitika Firo Brigade desire lo acknowledge a donation of £lO 10s from Messrs It. and W. Boss.

Tho Conservator of Forests invites tenders for the right to cut silver pine on Reserve No. 17011. Waitaha S.D.

Men's Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price 15s Oil, Jubilee Sale price 12s Od at McKay’s.—Advt.

Mails which left Auckland on 7th June per B.M.S. Maunganui, via Vancouver, arrived at London on 11th July.

The first annual Cricket Ball will he held at R.uatapu on Friday. July 22nd. Miss Evans’ Orchestra will supply the music. Efficient M.C. and good supper provided.

At the recent State examination lotnurses, the following Most Coast candidates were successful: —Margaret I). Williams, Oreti E. Walmsley (Greymouth Hospital). Julia A. 0 Leary, Emtio Faulkner. Edith E. Haste (Westland Hospital).

The death occurred tit the Gro.vmouth Hospital on Monday nignt ol Mrs Charlotte Goodwin. ol Runanga. aged 59 years. Deceased who had been an inmate of the hospital lor some fnonths. was a native ol Canriel’s Cully, Otago. She leaves a husband. two daughters, and one son.

'I he death has occurred at the Greynioutli Hospital ol Mrs Ellen Johanna Monica. Sweeney, who was admitted a few days ago.' Deceased, who was 4(j years of age, was formerly Miss Wafer, of Barrytown. She resided at Runanga, where she leaves a husband and six children, the eldest being 1 1 years of ago. and the youngest a lortnight.

Mis Phyllis Gibbs, sent by First Xational from Australia to I'.D.C. Studios iu Hollywood, has been cast with Beatrice Joy in “Angel from Broadway.” A cable from her reads: “Hollywood lias opened its arms lo me Everything even more wonderful than anticipated. Do .Mille like fairy godfather. Screen test very successful. First work will he with I-eatrice Joy in ‘Angel ot Broadway, mule*' direction of Lois Weber.”

Men’s Over-coats of high degree latest city styles bought at one third of regular prices, t'sual price £0 6s t< £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105 s McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt

Good reports continue to be received as to the prospects of the Westland Competitions set down for decision over three days commencing on the 29th. pros. That, the time is drawing slan t is evidenced by the tact that entries close in a month’s time. 'I he Compelitiou will he held in the Soldiers’ Hall and Princess Theatre, and a stage will be erected in the former building. If is hoped and expected that the. elocutionary items will till well this year. For the comfort and convenience of all attending the Competitions. tho Soldiers’ Hall will b< specially lighted throughout the da) and night sessions.

At a meeting of the lnangahtia Hospital Board held on Monday evening, the Chairman said the meeting was called lo deal with the resignation of I ho Matron and sister, which had been iceeived. He said ho had asked them why they had resigned, hut they had declined to give any reasons for same. He said it placed the Board in a very awkward position, especially as the Department were endeavouring to make the Board join up with adjoining Hoards. After a long discussion the resignations were accepted and it was resolved to invite applications for the positions. Men’s blue denim trousers, all sizes, usually 5s lid. Jubilee Sale price -Is 6d at McKay’s Jubilee Sale. Advt. These hosiery values cannot be repeated- 20 dozen children's three quarter all-wool seamless cashmere hose in black and tail sizes. 6 to 12, usual price 2s oil to -Is fid. now one price only. Is Od ; cash mere sox at lid Od and Is, ribbed liose, small size. Od pair at Schroder's Winter Sale. —Advt. Here one sure and speedy remedy for coughs and colds. Its name is “Xazol.” Most economical, and always efficacious. 60 doses, ready' lor use, Is fid.—Advt.

Six youths’ tan-colour canvas rub-ber-lined waterproof 'Coats, regular price 27. s Od to 355, Jubilee Sale price 17s fid to 19,s Od at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt,