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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1927, Page 2

Addisons are offering special discount ofF all men’s cardigans for 1 more week ly.— Advt.

The monthly meeting of the 'Westland Progress League will he held tonight at 7.130 o’clock. Among the business will he proposals with roc an extension of the movement to advertise the district.

A benefit hall will he held in the Kilim Town Hall oil August 12th. in aid of injured footballers. Hood floor, good .supper. Music by Ross’ full orchestra. Gentlemen 2s (3d, ladies Is (hi. —Advt.

Patronise the Fire Brigade Ball on Wednesday and show your appreciation of their efforts to guard your homes. Capital arrangements have been made for the evening—good floor, good music, good supper. Join the merry crowd, and enjoy a pleasant evening. Dancing at 8.30 p.m. at that popular location, the Soldiers’ Hall.

In a further communication from the Minister of Public Works Mr Seddon has been advised that consequent of further representations on the matter, the Minister is again looking into the whole question regarding the flood damage caused by A\ ailangi river to private property and the public road affected.

At the Christchurch poultry market last week poultry again came forward in fairly large quantities, hut supplies of boiling liens and ducks were still on the short side, and prices lor those were high. Following are prices per pair:—Table chickens, light (is to Bs, heavy Ss Cil to Ids; hens, light 4s (id to (is. heavy, (is to 8s (id: ducks, 7s (id to <)s (id; geese, 7s to Us; turkey gobblers, :l()s to :38s; turkey hens. Ms

In the New Zealand “Gazette,” published last week, there appears an Order-in-Councii' making regulations governing the granting oi tariff preference in respect of tea. It is provided that tea, in order to he entitled to entry under the British preferential tariff, must he wholly grown in a British country, and that the final process of manufacture must have taken place in a British country.

Hokitika is many miles distant from Holland, yet is is quite possible to hoar mush- and speech broadcasted from the Duf h Station, P.C. J.d. Eindhoven. Yesterday afternoon a local resident received this station with wonderful volume and clearness on a 3-valve set supplied by Messrs Tomlinson and Gilford. Radio Dealers of Hevcdl St., who will he pleased to supply iul ornial ion to anyone interested in receiving the how low wave si aliens.

The Kumnra water races will he taken over bv Westland Rower Ltd. about August Ist. alien Mr J. S. Langlonl, Engineer for the Company, returns to tic Coast. It is understood most of the staff connected with the care of the race will ho retained by the Coinpuny. The electrical plant for the development of the power is being ordered from England this week and should reach the operating side witTiin sis months’ iinu>. Other necessary work will he proceeded with meantime, so

that early in the New Year electric power will I e distributed over rotieulat-

Mr Seddon, M.P. has b: on notified by the Minister of I’liblic Works in reply to a suggestion that work for the unemployed at Rcis-s might be provided Usefully in widening the main south road from Ross to. Ilarihari and from •llarihari to Walaroa. that the sections of road are under tile control of the Main Highways Board. It has been the policy of file Board in the mist to concentrate on bridging streams before attending to the widening of any road sections. The Board is of opinion that, policy should ho adhered to until nil the .streams are bridged, and in this view it is regretted that the widening operations suggested by Mr Seddon cannot he undertaken at present.

Thirty-live yours u!' continuous and distinguished service with tlic .Masterlon Kire Brigade is the record of Mr I. H. Braggins, former (leputy-siiperin-tendeiiL ol a tin* brigade. who lias resigned his position and retired from tlie service. lie has figured prominently in the oempetitions held by the brigade, his record of wider activity being as follows:—Represented the Masterton lirigade in the competitions of the l nited Fire Brigades’ Association (New Zealand): Christehureh, 189(5; Aneki'and, 1898; Christehureh. 1001; Napier. lf’O.'i ; Dunedin. 10(f); Christehureh, 1007; Auckland. 19(19; Hokitika. 1911; 'Wanganui, 101.1; Napier, 1921 , Represented the brigade in the competitions of the Fnited Districts’ Association (of which he is a past president): Dannevirke, 1912; Hastings, 19N; Woodville. 191(5; Hastings, 1921.

Before facilities could he given to allow of Post Ofliee Savings Hank accounts being operated on by cheques it would he. necessary to remodel the whole of the system, the Minister for I 1 iMiliioo (.Mr Downie Stewart) informed the Hose last Friday evening. The -Minister said he did not advance this as a satisfactory reason why the facility should not he given, but doubtless the Postmaster-Oeneral could give adequate reasons. The Post Office Savings Rank was intended to he a working men’s hank, and its operation was a very simple process. If the issue of

cheques on these accounts were permitted it would he necessary to provide fu.’i safeguards against fraud, and a very big staff would he required. Mr Stewart added that lie had discussed this question with the head of the 'Department recently, when he was making enqiries as to the likely effect on the Post Office hank of the increase in the private hank deposit rates.

Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Xazol ” and got instant relief A powerful and most effective germkiller. Is Cd buys B 0 (loses, ready for use.— Advt.

Men’s Over-coats of high degree, latest city styles bought at one third off regular prices. Usual price £6 6s to £8 Bs. jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105*. .McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

No cold is “ Xazol ” proof. Highly powerful and penev. sting, it goes right to the root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d., ready for use.—Advt.

Ladies’ Tweed and Velour Tweed Coats, marked down further than ever; in fact we are 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.

The Secretary of the Fire Brigade desire to acknowledge a donation of £1 Is from Mr John Cameron. Men’s Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price Ids Gd, Jubilee Sale price 12s Gd at McKay’s.—Advt. Newmans Motors Ltd. are running special cars to Nelson on Friday next for the Seddon Shield match on Saturday. Excursion fares. Mr F 3. Cliolerton notifies that his visit to Hokitika will now take place on Wednesday. July 27th. 9 a.in. to d p.m. not later. The ladies who have so consistently run the Annual Hospital Ball arc reminded that the inaugural meeting for this year takes place at the Board room at 7 p.m. to-night. The funeral of the late Mr William Patrick took place yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of mourners including many in a very long string of motor cars. Tho services at the Presbyterian Church and the graveside were conducted by the Rev. J. W'. Hayward in a very impressive manner. During the week-end, T. 13. Baty’s motor garage .situated at the corner of Guinness and Tarnpuhi .Streets, Greymoulh, was burglariously entered, and a cash box, containing approximately £BB in notes and cheques, and a number of valuable documents, was stolen from the strong room; and about C2 was taken from the till. The lock of the door of the strong room was badly smashed, and had evidently been battered with a large hammer or a heavy metal instrument of some other kind, until it gave way. Tn doing this the thief must have made consideranTe noise, and it is inconceivable that this would not have been heard by somebody. It is presumed, however, that the burglar carried out this operation during the heavy storm which prevailed during the early hours of Sunday morning. The garage was opened for. about two hours on Sunday morning, and it was then that the burglary was discovered.

A discovery made on Saturday at Dobson has led to apprehension as to the safety of Mr Guissano Scverino, an Italian resident of the district, reports the Grey “ Argus ’. The discovery was that of a wallet oil the bank of the Grey River at Dobson, containing money to the value of about CBP. and papers indicating that the wallet is that of Scverino. The find was made about 11 a.in. by a boy named Wick, who reported the matter to ( unstable Rogers, of Brunner, and the police at once began an investigation. They ascertained that Scverino was missing. He was seen in Dobson about a week ago. hut the police also learned that the missing man had been seen later in G rev mouth. 'I hey are oi the opinion that the waliVt is that of Scverino. and fear that it may mean that lie lias been drowned in the Grey River. They have searched the river oil either hank ut Dobson, and nearer Greymouth. Sevorino, whose ago is stated to he anything between 27 and 30 years of ago. used to he rather poorly-dressed, wearing his working clothes and he was subject, to periodical mental trouble. The polite hope that anyone who may have seen Scverino during the past Tew days, will make known the fact.

12 remnants of repps in fashionable shades at reduced prices now showing at Addisons.—Advt.

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 be 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 o<l ; cashmere sox at Gd 9d and Is, ribhod hose, small size. 9d pair at Schroder’s Winter Sale.—Advt.

Six youths’ tail-colour canvas rub-ber-lined waterproof Coats, regular price 27s Oil to 355, JuM'ee Sale price 17s 6.1 to ids Gd at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

A special discount of os ill the pound off this season’s stock of evening frocks comprising georgettes, taffetas, cropc-de-ehincs. embossed velvets and Chenilles at Schroder’s Winter Sale —Advt.

A proved remedy for coughs and colds is “ Xazol.” Pleasant to take, economical, and gives quick relief. Sixty doses cost only oighteenpeme.— Advt.