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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1927, Page 2

Men’s Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price 15s Gd, Jubilee Salo price 12s Gd at McKay’s.—Advt.

The Kuniarn Hibernian Ball lakes place in the Memorial Hall, Kumara to-murow (Friday) evening. Newmans .motors Ltd. are running. special cars leaving tlie garage at 8 p.m.

There was another large attendance at St. Mary's Club Booms on Tuesday evening. The prize winners were: First. Mrs J. Boberls; second. Mrs Boyce; third, Mrs Lynch; fourth. Mrs If. Fitzgerald.

The misfortunes of a farmer who had recently had power installed on his farm were related by the engineer of the Thames VaVlev Power Bead, Mr X. (1. .McLeod. He said the man had the top of a linger taken oif by his electric pump, and shortly afterwards his son. who was playing with a radiator, pulled out the switch and severely burned his lingers. Then a leak livened a pipe in the farmer's milking-shed, and a eow standing on the pipe was killed. The Board was liable for the cost ol the cow, which was valued at CIO.

The first annual conference ol the New Zealand Liberal Party will be held in Wellington on Tuesday. August 2. when representatives wii'l be present from all parts of tlie Dominion. The conference will principally discuss methods of further consolidating ano strengthening the organisation. The leader of the party, Mr AY. A. Veitcli, stated that he was more than satisfied with what had already been accomplished. “ There has been a ready response from the right sort of people right throughout the Dominion.” lie added.

Authority for Justices of the Peace to deal with charges of theft where the property concerned is valued up to £2O is conferred by the Justices of the Peace liii'l, which was introduced on Tuesday in the Mouse by OovertiorGeneral’s message. At present, the Minister for Justice (Mr Rolloston) cxplaiiicil that justices have jurisdiction in iliclt cases only where the property concerned does not exceed Co ill value. The consent of the accused would still he necessary before the Justices could proceed to hear the case. The Bill was read a first time.

Men’s Over-coats of high degree, latest city styles bought at one third off regular prices, f’sual price £0 Gs to £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 7,As to 103 s. McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Several of the Dominion’s representatiie rillo shots intend to compete at the New South Wales rillo meeting at Sydney in October next, and have asked that a team lie selected from tlleir number to represent Now Zealand In the various inatehes. The Commonwealth Teams' Match, which is open only to teams from the Australian Stales and Tasmania, will be fired at this meeting. Facli member of the winning team will receive a nioilai’(rom tlie ('onimonwoalth Council of Rifle Associations of Australia.

The Hokitika Poultry Society which has issued a very attractive show schedule for its revived show on Wednesday. August A. has asked tlie Gas Coy to arrange for a gas looking exhibition at the Soldiers’ Hall during the show. This will he arranged for during the evening of the show. liom 7 to 9 o'clock, and Mrs Heinz Mill be tlie demonstrator. 'lbis slioiild be an interesting event, and •die latest model gas cooker will be on exhibit ion. Gas cooking has a wonderful vogue nowadays because of ns convenience and comfort. Leery modern house built nowadays lias provision for gas cookers and heaters throughout the building, and with the latest appliances there is both eioiininv and efficiency,

Tin' annual meeting of the \\ l ( 'oii.st Centro ni the Dominion Bowling Asmt ialion will bo lii-lil iit (!ro.Vmimlh »'ii Thursday. .Inly 21st. at 7. to p in. Tiio business im lndos tin’ reception in report and lialaneo slieet. oil'l l ion el' officers and general. including i onsiderai ion nt a protest regarding unstamped bowls raised at last tournament and a Westport remit that the annual meeting oi' the West Coast Centre he held when and where the annual tournament is held. The hahinee sheet shows tlie profit from tlie Hunanga tournament a mounted to £l3 17s -Id, there 'be inn a eredit hahinee shown of £2l 9s Sd. an improvement of £l3 Ids for the

Some misconception appears to exist regarding the effeet of legislation passed last year reducing the age limits for eiiiulidates for junior and senior national scholarships. It was explained by the Director of Education (.Mr T. li. Strong) at Wellington on Tuesday that those who are concerned needed to know that- those i-liaiiges would not apply until the 19*28 examinations. “ Ki»r the exiiniiliations for junior scholarship!! ol November next.’ added M.r Stt'ong. " eandidates who lire not ovt-r fourteen years of age on December 1, 1927. may sit for examination, while senior national seholarships will lie open to eandidates not over sixteen years of age at December I next. Candidates who under the altered conditions applicable to 1928 will then he ineligible should take care to enter for the 1927 examinations.”

The Crimes Amendment Act, 1927, introduced by the Leader of the Opposition. deals with the rights of the Crown and of accused persons in standing down anil challenging jurors. I nder the present law the prosecutor has the light to direct any number of jurors not peremptorily challenged hv either party to stand down until all the jurors have been called. An accused person may lie called on to declare whether he challenges any juror peremptorily or otherwise before the prosecutor is called on to declare whether he desires that particular juror to stand aside or challenges him. This amending Jiill proposes to deprive the Crown Prosecutor of these privileges. The Bill will take the place of the Juries Act Amendment Bill, which .Mr Holland had intended to introduce.

Several instances of motor-cars having been appropriated by unauthorised people, have occurred in Creyniouth during the past few weeks. Recently, Mr J. W. Creenslade (Mayor of CJrevmouth i whose ear was parked outside his office in Mackay street, became suspicious when he hard the ear engine running. On making investigations he surprised two would-be joyriders who were making hurried preparations for an evening excursion. The men who. according to Mr Greensi'ade's description, appeared to he ship's firemen. made their escape in the direction of the wharf. On Sunday night a twoseater ear was removed from the parking place outside the Creyniouth Opera House. The car was located on Tuesday | afternoon in a bv-roail at Paroa. M hen it was recovered a lady’s hair c-onili was found on the seat, indicating that a female had evidently shared in the ailventure.

Ladies’ Tweed and Velour Tweed Coats, marked down further than ever; in fact we are practically giving some away to effeet a clearance. Vfe have too many left. Call and see these coats and secure a bargain while they last..—McKay’s Great Diamond .Jubilee Sale. —Advt. A special discount of 5s in the pound off this season’s stock of evening frocks comprising georgettes, taffetas, crepe-de-chines. embossed velvets and Chenilles at Schroder’s AVinter Sale —Advt.

The Westland ITospitai’ Board is inviting tenders for cartage of goods, coal, etc. to the Hospital. Tenders close on Monday next.

Yesterday was a miserably cold day, sharp wind blowing, which dropped t nightfall. The night was fine and his morning there was one of the icaviest frosts of the season.

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Canterbury Progress League. Westland Committee, will he held :n the County Chambers on Monday, 18th just.. at 7.30 p.m.

The Arnluirn Dairy Factory is inwiting tenders up to July 23rd for the erection of an addition of the Factory. Particulars can he seen at it’ie Factory.

Just 'arrived, largo quantity ol Poormnn oranges (for marmalade), also fresh Sunkist oranges and Sydney mandarins at low prices. Call to-day at L. Y. Ting’s, leading I‘niitr crers. Revel I Street. —Advt.

The lure of a fire bargain sale was fully exemplified there being a rush ot bargain seekers to the N.Z. Clothing Factory's sale, which opened at 9 o’clock. All the morning there was a full shop with a large crowd outside waiting for an opportunity to get Inside. The scene in the street in the vicinity was an animated one all day.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Half next Friday. July loth, at 8 o'clock sharp, when the following valuable prizes will be for competition: First, set E.R.X.3. cutlery in case; second, 21-piece tea set; third, marble clock ; fourth, case tea spoons. The annexe will be heated, ensuring a comfortable night's play. All welcome. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

AVliile a Chevrolet car driven by Mr. Newman was proceeding along the mad near Kokiri yesterday, ihe vehicle collided with a .stray cow. the animal being’ badly injured. and the car disabled as the result of the accident. The owner of the cow could not be located, but it is understood that the animal would have to be destroyed. 'lhe radiator of the car was severely damaged, and the engine also affected. The damaged car was towed to Sehaof’s garage for repairs. —“ Argus.”

The Hibernian Ball at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening drew a crowded attendance. the result a most enjoyable gathering. The music supplied by Boss’ Orchestra as excellent, and the dancers merrily tripped the light fantastic to its melodious strains. A most sumptuous supper was provided hv the ladies committee anil to them great praise is due for the manner in which the catering was carried out. After supper dancing was again indulged in. the gathering dispersing in Hio early hours of the

Men’s blue denim trousers, all sizes, usually os lid. Jubilee Sale price -Is Gd at McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

These hosiery values cannot he repented— 20 dozen children’s three quarter rdl-wool seamless cashmere hose in black and tan sizes. G to 12, usual price 2s 3d to Is Gd. now one price only. Is 9d ; cashmere sox at Gd 9d and Is. ribbed hose, small size, 9d pair at Schroder's Winter Sale.—Advt. Here ; i one sure and speedy remedy for coughs and colds. Its name is “Nazal.” Most economical, and always efficacious. GO doses, ready for use, Is Gd.—Advt.

Six youths’ tan-colour canvas rub-ber-lined waterproof Coats, regular price 27s Gd to 80s. Jin dec Sale price 17s Gd to 19s Gd at McKay’s Diamond ,]uhilec Sale.—Advt.