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Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1927, Page 2

The Railway Department advertises in thi- issue the dates on which excursion tickets will he isueil to Christchurch in connection with the Grand National Races. Christchurch AN inter Show and Exhibition of primary and sCcondarv industries.

Canon Hamilton (having completed five months relief work in Hokitika), is returning to Christchurch on Tuesday 2(>tli, where lie probably will take the place of a voting clergyman who may ho appointed to assist the Rev. J. Perkins in Hokitika 110111 Ktimara for at least two months.

A. good view of the, Aurora Australis was obtained last evening from about 0.J5 p.m. until about 7.15 p.m. Ihe south-eastern heavens were lit up first with a pink coloured light and when, that faded away there were bright white streamers that lighted up the heavens very much, gradually fading a way to nothing.

good to the old dog, and put him in the whato at night out of the cold", wrote William Rennie, aged seventy years to a friend, before ho eoniinilied suicide on Wednesday, by drowning in one of the Lyttelton Borough Council’s tanks at the lleathcote waterworks.

Thieves paid a visit to North Beach (’Widen on Wednesday night, their victim being Mr L. K. Walker, a dairyinfm. Walker parked his milk delivery van oil the road outside his I’osidcni 0. and on going out about five o’clock this morning discovered that Hi;, coils and battery had been stolon. Airs Walker hoard the noise of a car about Olio o’clock this morning, hut attnelicd no siiignificni'oe to it thinking il was .some of the neighbours returning home.

On Tuesday next at the Princess Theatre Limit. ('< ini 111:1 mler Boyle of the British Navy, who commanded the aider-turret ol 11.A1.5. Now Zealand at the memorable Battle oi Jutland, will give a lecture on the battle, illustrated by lantern slides and some special Admiralty films. This will he a rare opportunity In hear first hand somot liing oi fho inner del a ils oi the decisive nai’ii! battle oi the war- for I lie 11 •■ xt stop li.v the enemy was the wholesale surrender. Column mler Boyle .is being asked to address the school children during the day. Any adjacent M'linnls who would like to hear Commander Boyi'e (if il is possible for him to attend) should communicate with M r 'f W. Bruce, local correspondent ot lli,. New Zealand branch ol the Navy League.

A resounding crash followed by a shower of glass, set a number of pedos- • mins running in the direction ol the Battciv Service station ol Alcsts NiclioLv, and Co.. Stafford street Tiiiiaru where it was found that a car driven by a lady, a lesident of Toliillka. had crashed through a plate-glass window lncasiiling 12 feet by !) feet. The car after mounting a parapet 2 feet high, ( intituled it, career, coming to rest, in the office f> the building, passing over number of electrical goods, and pushing a desk out of position en route. l*’o: 111 mi tel y no one was injiind. and the damage done to the car mis only slight. Ii is under-ln d that the drive- of tic* car was endeavouring to turn into a gamco right-of-way adjacent to the window, when the car got out of control. This is the second occasion 011 which this window has been smashed this year, i in* previous accident being of a similar nature.

Tliu greatest Cycling Race held in tlio Dominion will take place mi .Saturday, Se])teml>er lOtli, when the aimuat Timani to ( hristehurcli Road Race will be held. 'I lie event will be under the (■outful i I the North Canterbury Centre of the N.Z. Athletic. Cyclin'; and Axemen's Union, M.r R. C. I.uetts, Christchurch, being Organising Secretary. This gruelling test of speed and stamina will lie run over 112 miles of Hat roads. In the past it has attracted very largo and representative entries and has been responsible for bringing out riders who have made cycling history, amongst them being Jack and Dick Arnst. and the redoubtable Phil O’Shea—the greatest cyclist the Dominion has produced. Test races are being held in various parts of New Zealand to select representatives to compete in the race. In addition to big prizes totalling over C.'ioO, of which the winner receives a prize valued at too, the race carries with it the title of " New Zealand Hoad Championship,” this coveted honour being secured by the winner of the fastest time, who also wins a prize valued at L'2s. and the Dunlop I! libber Company’s grant of C.T) to enable him to proceed to Australia to compete in the worldfamed Vi’a rna in bool-Me I bourne Dead llace. which is to be hold on Bth October. The prize list is a very comprehensive one, and in all thirty-five prizes are offered. Certificates will he presented to competitors riding the distance within the time limit.

Twenty dozen men’s solf collars to cear at Gd each at W. If. Stopiorth’s. —Advt.

For quick sale, eight only all wool jumper-suits, shades of cream, saxe, fawn, rose tit 20s Gd and 30s Gd, usual prices 40s Gd to G7.s Gd. Ladies’ wool .jumpers from -Is lid at Schroder’s Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Men’s Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas. regular price 15s Gd, Jubilee Sale price ]2s Gd tit McKay’s.—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 73s to ]OJs. McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt. No cold is “ X'izol ” proof. Highly powerful and pent-.iting. it goes right 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. Me have too many left. Call and see these coats and secure a bargain while they last.—McKay’s Great Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

A proved remedy for coughs and colds is “ Nazol.” Pleasant to take, economical, and gives quick relief. Sixty doses rest onlv cighteenpence.— Advt.

Na washing, no ironing with the Vie toria Damask now showing at Addison’s.- — Advt.

The commonsense remedy, “ Nazol, goes right to the root of the trouble. For coughs, colds, and all chest and lung complaints. GO doses for Is Gd.— Advt.

Six youths’ tan-colour canvas rub-ber-lined waterproof Coats, regular price 27s Gd to 355. Jubilee Sale price 17s 6d to 19s Gd at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for roughs. rold = . influenza

The entries for the fat stock sale at Aralmrn on .Monday morning appear in this issue.

Six dozen mem's working shirts to he cleared at sale prices at AN. IL Stopforth's.—Advt.

There was a fair attendance at the euchre tournament at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening. The prize-winners were:—Airs J. Coulson, Air Hamilton, l Al.rs .Morgan and Mr A. Wright. Supper was then served.

Alessrs AY. Jeffries and Co direct attention to their auction sale on Saturday. July 30th. at 10.30 a.lll. of the whole of the properties of the AYaitaha Co-operative Dairy Coy. in liquidation. Particulars appear in this issue.

Mr E. AY. ricenaii, licensed radio dealer, lias an interesting notification in reference to the installation of radio plants including the Amrad Neuptro(lviic live valve wireless sets and the Polar Twin. Full particulars and demonstrations gladily given on application. A large nuantiiy ot white pine that has been stored along Gibson Quay, come of il for upwards of nine months. j s being railed to Greymontli for transhipment to Fremantle. Sydney and .Melbourne. It is satisfactory that the timber is without a blemish practically the same as when first stacked.

Local shareholders will he interested know that telegraphie advice received this morning from Auckland hi .Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co announced the successful flotation of the Hartley and Riley Consolidated Gold Dredging Coy. Limited for £75.1)00. and that allotment will take place 011 the 30th instant.

Poultry fanciers are reminded that all entries for the llokitka Poultry silmw close oil Wednesday evening next with the Secretary, Mr F. Ballinger. The schedule is a very complete one and contains a long list ot special prizes. The show takes place a week later and promises to prove a very attractive one. Considerable outside interest is being shown and a large entry list assured.

The Canterbury Farmers party left Greymontli this morning on their return journey. On Wednesday they visited I’unaknibi. on Thursday Tolara Flat district and Blackball, and yesterday Bell Hill, on the Otira line, travelling on tile Lake Brunner Sawmill Coy's bush tram line from Burn to their destination. The party are I, Ml d in their praise of the generous hospitality extended wherever they have been, and their thorough enjoymriit (if the outing.

Men’s Coats of high quality at Jubilee stale prices. Twelve new coats bought at one third oil regular prices, £G (is to £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to £5 ss. McKay's.- Advt.

Two hundred and fifty yards ol pure wool merino flannel. 29iu. wide, all the wanted shades in stock. 1 stlal price 3s (id. during our sale, 2s fid.—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 air passages. Is fid buys GO ‘loses. —Advt.