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Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1927, Page 2

Last week's goods traffic from tlic West Coast aggregated 10.201 tons, ns compared with 8921 tons for the corresponding period of last year. Two hundred and fifty yards of pure wool merino Hannel, 29in. wide, all the ""anted shades in stock. Usual price 3s fid. during our sale, 2s 9d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. A Wellington correspondent .states the Minister of Finance is husv preparing the Financial Statement and its appearance before Parliament within a fortnight is expected. In many ways this is the most important item of the session, as the new taxation proposals will then he disclosed. o'hile out .shooting with a rabbiting party at Greenstreet on Sunday afternoon. Thus Banks, aged 41 years, a farmer of Greenstreet. was struck in the thigli with a small quantity of shot from a gun. He was admitted to the Ashburton County Hospital where it was discovered that his injury was not serious. The quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “Nazol.” No cold is Nfl'tol-proof. Heals mucous membranes and clears aG passages), fs fid buys fip doses Advt.

Donations of £1 Is from Mr J. King and 10s from Mr A. Little are acknowledged by the Hokitika Firo Brigade.

The opening of the Hygiene Fish Mart next to Mr E. Lloyd’s store Revoll street, is announced for Thursday evening. All invitation is extended to inspect the new shop.

The Fire Brigade Ball takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall to-night commencing at 8.80 o’clock. Good music, good floor, and good supper should ensure an enjoyable evening.

There was a large attendance at the euchre tournament at St. Mary’s Club Booms last evening. The prize winners were:—First. Mrs i. Moore ; second. Mr Boy Roberts; third. Mrs IT. Fitzgerald ; fourth, Mrs Sullivan.

For quick sale, eight only all wool jumper-suits, shades of cream, saxc. fawn, rose at 29s fid and 80s Gd. usual prices -IDs (id to G7s fid. Ladies’ wool jumpers from -Is lid at Schroder’s Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The Minister of Agriculture has advised Mr T. K. Y. Seddou, M.P.. that one of the Government Poultry Instructors will attend the Groymouth and Hokitika Poultry Shows to impart advice relative to poultry management. to those who require it.

A heneiit ball will he held in the Blunt Town Hall on August 12th. in aid of injured footballers. Good floor, good supper. Music by Boss’ full orchestra. Gentlemen 2s Gd, ladies Is Gd. —Advt.

Mr E. 11. Mubin, who for the past fifteen years has been manager of the Greynunit.h Branch ot the Bank ol New South Wales, has received notice of his transfer to Nelson, where he joined the Bank in his youth.

One of the men working oil the road deviation, now in progress at Weka Pass, found an interesting retie in the [m in of an old Maori car-ring. The ear-ring is made of light greenstone, and is about two inches long. Tradition says that the Ngai-Talm Tribe, on their return journeys from expeditions to the West Coast in search of greenstone, used to make this spot one of their camping grounds.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during the week- ended noon oil Monday totalled 27. as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, ti; diphtheria, 1 ; tuberculosis, G; pneumonia, D; puerperal sepsis, 2; erysipelas. I. West Coast: Diptheria, 1: tuberculosis, 1. Deaths. 8. Canterbury: Tuberculosis, 1; pneumonia. 1 : pneumonic influenza, 1.

The residents of Ivokataiii and Koiterangi districts arc tendering a farewell’ -ocial to Mr and Mrs L. IJ. Morel and family who are leaving the district. The gathering takes place in tlicPublic Hail, Kokutahi, to-morrow (Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. —Advt.

The Dobson mine is now employing a total of about 108 men on the surface and underground workings. In response to an enquiry. Mr A. Smith. ( hairuiati of directors ot the' Grey \ alley Collieries, Ltd., staled that development work was proceeding satisfactorily. In another few weeks if was hoped to employ more men in the underground workings and to have the mine Restored to its normal capacity.

The death took place at Invercargill last week of Miss l.uey llarcourt. The deceased laily was about SI years ot age. and was resident in Hokitika up till two years ago. when she leit to live in Invercargill. She leaves two brothers. Grant, of Invercargill, and Gordon, of Katiieri. Bit-hard Ilarcort, of Kiotoriingi. mill Gordon llarcourt, jnr.. ol Hokitika are nephews of the deceased. To the bereaved the • sympathy of tlic comiiiunilv will he extended.

Too mueli praise cannot lie given tin? loeai' tanners lor the way they catered and entertained the Ashburton visiting itlrmers. It was indeed a very big proposition to handle so many anil they are to he highly commended for the very aide manner in which they provld ed transport for the 350 guests, oyer 7(1 ears being used. As the approbation so freely expressed by the visitors reMeets credit on the town and district the citizens doubtless will he mueli indebted to the organisers of the party.

That rain can put out electric lamps in the streets will, perhaps, not Tic credited hy most people, hut that it is possible was explained at a recent meeting of the (Irev Power Hoard by the engineer (Mr .1. I.ythgoe l . Complaint was made that the street lamps were continually going out in the Runanga locality, anil another member said that the same thing was taking place at Dobson. The light showing on the “pub’’ at Wallscnd went out frequent|y—perhaps thev did not like its position! (Laughter). In reply, the engineer said that veiv few ol the lights had been broken maliciously. ’I he trouble occurred mostly after hcav\ rain, and lie set it down to the "vibration caused -by the rain falling on the reflectors. Representatives of the Navy League, consisting of Lieut.-Commander A. T). Boyle. R.X. (retired), vice-president of the Canterbury (New Zealand) branch, and Mr C. .1. Treleaven, secretary, will leave Christchurch for the Most Coast on Thursdav morning, their intention being to bold Navy League meetings on Thursday. July ‘2lst. in the Opera Mouse at Greymoutli. and on Tuesday. July 20th. in the Princess Theatre at Hokitika. Lieut.-Commander Bovle will give an address on naval matters generally, but more particularly with regard to the naval situation in the North f-’ea during the war and he will also give some reminiscences of the Battle of Jutland, fn addition to the lecture, which -will he illustrated by lantern slides, there will be shown some very interesting Admiralty films depicting the work of the Royal Navy during the war.

Men's Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas. regular price 15s Od, Jubilee Sale price 12s Od at McKay’s. Advt. Men's Over-coals 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 s. McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt. No cold is “ Xizol ” proof. Highly powerful and penetrating, it goes light to the root of the -rouble. Acts like a charm. GO doses Is Gd., 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.