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Hokitika Guardian, 16 July 1927, Page 2

The monthly meeting of the Westland County Council, is set down for Tuesday next, as usual.

Addisons are offering special discount off all men's cardigans for 1 more week lv.— Advt.

.Services will he conducted h.v the llev. Knowles-Smith on Sunday next at lloss at II a.ni. and Waitaha at 2.30 p.m.

At a meeting of the Inangnhua Trotting Club fourteen new mein Ivors were elected, making the membership the highest since the foundation of the Club.

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

There was a very good attendance at the Returned Soldiers' Euchre Tournament in the Soldiers' Hall last evening. The prize-winners were Mr J. Martin. Miss Sumner, Mrs Kilcullen and Mrs Morgan Supper was served before the gathering dispersed.

Some instances of shop-lifting took place on Thursday at the Clothing Factory's lire sale. One shopper of the fair .sex tried on a pair of neat shoes, and apparently they fitted so well that she walked out with the new ones on, leaving an old pair behind in payment.

Mr I!. K. Mullen, who on "Wednesday resigned the office ol secretary of lluller Hospital, owing to illness, also resigned that of Secretary ol Westport Building Society, a position which he has held for the past !< years. I ribuies were paid to his long, conscientious and able services, and the hope expressed that Mr Mullen would have a speedy recovery of good health.

'The Fire Brigade Ball is the special fixture of next week. On Wednesday evening the Soldiers’ 1 lull should hold n" record al tendance. There will b t . the best of music supplied by Ross’ Orchestra, the floor is receiving special attention, and the supper arrangements are in the hands of Mrs Preston. The Fire Brigade as usual, were readv with their aid again last night. Surely their hall is woithy of generous .support hv all and sundry, who sleep under their nightly protect-ion.

Vlvi.v has been received of Hie death at Wellington yesterday mornjug of Miss Ida Few is. daughter of the late Mi j. IF Few is. Solicitor. The deceased left Hokitika after paying a vi-.it to her sisters on July 7th. and won! was received on Monday last <■{ |,or very serious illness, suffering from pneumonia, death ensiling as stated. Miss Flo Lewis left on Tuesdav morning for Wellington. Deceased was lor s me years a nurse ni Westland Hospital. She was a native of Hokitika. Two sisters are left to mourn their loss and general .sympathy will he extended to them.

The li rebel Is rang out an alarm of ||vc last, evening at ti.lo o’clock. '1 be scene of the outbreak was a brick chimney in the residence ol Mr Dukes, in North Hovoil Si., just above the former residence of the late Hon .1. Holmes. A wet sack on the top of j|i:' chimney .soon had the lire under control. ’The members of the Fire Brigade turned out promptly under the superintendent and Deputy, there hoin.. a good muster ol men, but their .-rrviies, though readily available were m l required. I Imre was no damage done.

The Hun A. I). MH.cod made a statement in the 1 louse on Ihursday on the subject ol the readjustment of electoral boundaries, during the course of which he said flic Representation Commis-

,-i: ns had been given up to August loth, to make their reports. It wa* obvious that the preparation in detail of descriptions, maps, schedules, etc. entailed a considerable amount of work, and the date mentioned was considered to Ik' the earlist by which the necessary information could he prepared and printed. In accordance with the Legislature Act, 19118. the commissions’ reports are required to he presented to the House of Representatives by His Excellency, the Governor-General within ten days of receipt.

Kiieouraging reports continue to come in of wide inieresl in the forthcoming Competitions, and the entries give promise of being far in excess of those received last year. Many of the items in .which there was no competition last year arc being entered for and the day and evening sessions will consequently he more varied and interesting. and will undoubtedly draw large attendances of the general public. A novelty item, proposed for inclusion in the programme is a mouth organ solo, and good trophies have been offered if competitors will come forward. This item has proved very successful and nopular in other centres, and provided there is sufficient interest displayed the Committee will be glad to add it to the programme. Season tickets and entry forms will be available from the Secretary and members of the Committee during the coming week.

A case was called in the Magistrate s Court, Christchurch, on Thursday morning before Mr H. A. Young. S.M., in which a city business man sued a northern resident. Defendant had written, to the clerk of the Court, giving notice of intention to defend, but no appearance was made in Court by defendant or on defendant’s behalf. Mr Sim. wlm appeared for the plaintiff company, then read a letter, which the firm had received from the defendant. The letter stated that defendant was unable to journey down to defend the case, or to have evidence taken in the nearest. Court to her residence, on account of lack of funds. She went on to demand that, under these circumstances Afr Sim’s firm should at once send her money to pay for her fare to Christchurch (the words “first-class” ami “return’’ underlined) and hoard " bile m l hristchurcli and on route. His Worship: “Did your firm send the money*?” (Laughter). Air Sim: “Well, no.” Air Sim assured the Court that ther was no defence possible. The ease was one for the recovery of chattels U'ider a hire purchase agreement, and also for money owing under the agreement. Judgment was given for plaintiff by default.

ZVfou s Ovor-conts of biujli dojiroo, latest city styles bought at one third off regular prices. Usual price £d Os to £8 Bs. Jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105 s. Afclvay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale. Advt.

Ladies’ Tweed and Velour Tweed Coats, marked down further than ever; in fact we are practically giving some away to effect a clearance. AVe have too many left. Call and see th»se coats and secure a bargain while they last.—McKay's Croat Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.