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Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1927, Page 2

A donation of £o 5a from the Westland Kilwinning I.oclge is acknowledged by the Hokitika Fire Brigade. Two hundred and fifty yards of pure wool merino flannel. 20in. wide, all the wanted shades in stock. Usual price 3s 6d. during our sale. 2s 9d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Nazol.” No cold is Na.zol-proof. Heals mucous membranes and clears passages. Is fid buys fiO doses.—Advt.

To-night in the Public ITall, Kokntahi, a farewell social will be tendered to the Morel family. Kveiybidy invited.—Advt.

The new Fish Depot opens to-night next to Mr E. Lloyd, grocer. An inspection is invited of the display of fresh fish.

A popular long night dance will be hold in the "Woodstock Hall on Tuesday night next, July 20th. Gentlemen 2s. ladies a plate.—Advt.

To-morrow (Friday) Nurse Spring of the Plunket Society "ill again visit Hokitika. The morning will be occupied with visits to the homes and in the afternoon the nurse may be consulted at, sit. Andrew’s Hall from 3 to 4.30 o'clock.

The Hokitika Poultry. Pigeon and Canary show takes place oil Wednesday 3rd. August in the Soldiers’ Hall. A generous schedule with substantial prize list is now distributed, or can lie retained on 'application to the Secretary. All entries close <:n "Wednesday next, Julv 27th.

The liall of the seas m is to take place in the Memorial Hall, Kumara on Tuesday. August 2nd. For this event complete arrangements are now in hand. The music will lie supplied by Ross’ Orchestra. The floor will lie iu first class condition and tin excellent supper will he prepared.

The Fire Brigade Rail in tile Soldiers’ Hall last evening attracted a very large attendance, and proved a very enjoyable gathering. The floor was in fine order, Ross’s Orchestra supplied the best oT music, anti a capital supper was provided by Mrs Preston and her assistants. Dancing went with a swing anil the large assemblage appeared to have a very pleasant time.

'flic Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will lie continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Friday, at S o’clock when the following valuable prizes will lie for competition :—First, aluminium preserving pan. kettle, teapot and set of five enamel pots; second, set of three jugs; third, half dozen serviettes, fourth, coir mat. The annexe will be heated as usual ensuring every comfort. Supper. Admission 2s.— Advt.

At a meeting of Directors of the Westland Dairy Company a vote oT thanks and appreciation was carried unanimously in Mr 11. T. Parry for Ills valuable assistance rendered on beliali of tiie district to the visiting farmers. From the speakers remarks at the meeting and from others Mr Parry seems to have carried out Ids arduous duties with much credit, and appears to have a very practical knowledge of nrganisa t ion.

Town and country patrons will b-e pleased to know that the Hokitika pish and Poultry Depot, opposite \V. E. Williams. Chemist, has arriving tonight. llminders, groper, oysters, crayfish. all fresh and not frozen. The shop will open at 7 p.m. for the convenience of customers. Ring ’phone No. 2l 0 for mi,iked blue cod, barracoota, kippers, herrings etc.- Advt.

There was an unusual procedure of the meeting of the Westland Land p,nard yesterday alternoon. when one of the applications were being dealt with. There was a motion and also an amendment. The Chairman said he would put the motion, and when objection wa.-. made to this course and not the amendment being put the Chairman reiterated his intention put the motion, and stating he voted for it. declared the motion carried. The trover and set under of the amendment recognising they were m a minority made no further protest. Regarding the use by bilkers el iodised salt, in place of e minion salt, in Ihe manufacture of broad. I)r f. Fletcher Telford. Medical Officer of Health, told a. reporter that the use by bakers of iodised salt is not cronpuls wy, hut optional. 'I he baker, flout a commercial point ol view, is going to advertise the tael that lie is using iodised salt, which adds to the cost of making the bread, in order to get extra sale to those people who fancy this kind of bread. In view of this. Dr Telford considered that it was not compulsory to iiuv bread in the preparation, of which iodised salt has been used.

Yesterday afternoon tliore was a gathering of ineinbois of the sowing guild of SI. Andrew’s Clmrel) and P.W.M. at St. Andrew’s Hall. Miss Potts presided, the special occasion lveing a farewell to Mrs .1. H. Smith, of Hamilton Street, who is shortly leaving for Christchurch with her husband and family. Purine; the afternoon a nnmhcr of .sours were given hv Mesdanies Parkhill. Simpson. Findlay, lluwc and Miss Davidson. Afternoon tea was handed round and then Miss Potts on fchalf of the assemblage presented Mrs Smith with a handsome (hair, expressing their regret at her coming departure and good wishes for the future. Airs Smith suitably responded. thanking them very heartily for their kind gift and good wishes. Auhl Lang Syne brought a very pleasant gathering to a conclusion.

For quick sale, eight only all woo! jumper-suits, shades of cream, saxe, fawn, rose at 29s fid and 39s (id, usual prices -19 s (id to G7.s fid. Ladies’ wool jumpers from .|s lid at Schroder’s Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

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

Men’s Over-coals of high degree, latest city styles bought at one third olf regular prices. Usual price £0 Gs to £8 Bs. Jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105 s. AfcKav’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

No cold is “ Nazol ” proof. Highly powerful and pent,.,a ting, it goes right to the root of the vrouble. Acts like a charm. GO doses Is Gd., ready for use.—Advt.

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