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Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1927, Page 2

Goods conveyed through tho Otira tunnel for the week ended July 23, including coal, timber, produce and general merchandise, was 10,430 tons.

Members of the Jazz Club are requested to attend promptly at 3.30 o’clock to-morrow (Wednesday) evening. when the usual dance takes place, 8.30 p.m. to 11.53 p.m.—Advt.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hibernian Society will' he. held at St. Mary's Club Rooms to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7.30. At the conclusion of the meeting a social evening will bo held.—Advt.

The death took place at Hngley Park, Christchurch, on Sunday afternoon of Mrs IC. Priest, formerly Mrs .1. Anderson, of Woodstock, after a

lingering illness. A daughter is lott to mourn her loss.

A children’s Japanese Fancy Dress Rail is being held at Koiterangi Public Hall on Friday and it promises to prove a very attractive gathering. Much interest is being shown. AVI fancy costumes must he in Japanese stvle, and a great showing is promised among the juveniles in the endeavour to outvie the people of the land of the Sun. The proceeds are in aid of the Hall library funds.

A two-year-oi'd hoy, Owen ()’( minor, received painful injuries in ail unusal manner at Rewanui last week, lie was playing in a room at his mother’s store with a little girl. Hie latter’left the room and, not knowing that the hoy was following her, closed the door, which struck the hoy’s head, with the result that his teeth were forced through his tongue, which was practically severed. The hoy was admitted to the Greymouth Hospital, where an operation was periormed.

Mr Moss, judge of the in usual section of the competitions lias advised the Secretary that owing to further copies of. the girls’ song f>-12 years, "Lovers’ Wish,” being unable to he procured he lias substituted “ Just a Cottage Small ” as an alternative. Either piece will he accepted so that competitors who have already prepared “ Lovers’ Wish ” may still enter with that item. The Competitions are now drawing near and a reminder is given that the entries will close in a fortnight. oil oth August.

Messrs W. Wed<lel and Co. Ltd. advise dated London 22nd Danish butter 158 s to Hit’s (last week l«0s to K;•_),) . New Zealand, unsalted. Hit's to ltils (Kids to Hits); salted, 150 sto Hit's (158 s to 102 s) ; market slow. New Zealand cheese, white, 80s to 90s (87s, to 88s) ; coloured, 89s to 90s (87s to SSs) : market firm. Canadian cheese, white, old last season’s 112 s; coloured, !)8s to 102 s; Canadian cheese, white iiiul coloured, new season, 90s to 91s; last week, white, 10Gs to 108 s ; coloured. 90s to 100 s.

There was a very enthusiastic gathering at the Board Rooms last night, of ladies and gentlemen who inaugurated the Annual Hospital Ball which promises to lie tho biggest and Ibost yet hel l The dates -are fixed for Wednesday August 31st. and the Juvenile Dance on Sept. Ist. Airs J. Breeze was appointed Chairwoman. Mrs Paterson and Miss• Halliday, joint secretaries. Severn 1 ladies who were unable to he present signified their intentiiCli of giving their assistance to this worthy object.

Mr Seddmi ALP.. in. reply to a request brought before him when lately in Smith 'Westland, lias been advised by the Hmi Postmaster-General that a telephone office will be opened at KVa ns Crook. The Minister adds that the (•( nnection will be made with the South West hind telephone circuit which is heavily loaded, anti in the event of the lingiug efficiency being impaired, it may I t* necessary for the Evans C reek office to lie cut out of the service at night. The Hon Minister adds that the further request from Mr Seddtwi with regard to the matter of providing telephone facilities for the settlers at Kakapotnhi i.s being enquired into.

A Wellington 1 correspondent slates the Government has decided to proceed with the committee stage of the Samoa Bill on Tuesday (to-day), and there is likely to he a long discussion, as the Labour party will make every endeavour to modify the clauses relating to tlie power of deportation without form of trial used in other offences. The Government, on the other hand, will adhere to the Bill, as it considers that ordinary trial i.s impossible under the circumstances, hut a safeguard is afforded by the procedure of submitting confirmation of sentence to the Gover-nor-in-Coiincil, which gives nil opportunity for careful review by those not directly concerned. An all night sitting is predicted.

'Hie Hon Minister of Lauds has advised the Member for Westland (Mr Seddmii that legislation will he introdtued this session to ujililt the reservation over portion of a provisional State forest adjacent to Saltwater Lagoon. Smith West hind, and in conjunction with ail adjoining area of Crown lands decline it a scenic reserve under the provisions of the Scenery Preservation Act. The land in question adjoins the l.agoou. The Saltwater Lagoon and the .surrounding country is regarded as one of the soecial beauty snots in South Westland. It is otf the beaten track of the tourist or holiday maker, being approached hv way of the Little Wanganui river hod and the sea beach. The total area to lie reserved for scenic purposes, is 3333 acres, whereof 560 aers are timber hearing, and will ho taken out of State forest in due course. Saltwater Lagoon was a notable resting place in the very early days of sea coast traffic and i.s referred to by Von Haast and early explorers of Westland, ■for it afforded facilities for man and •best to recuperate when undertaking the strenuous journey up and down the Omst.

Twenty dozen men’s self collars to cear at Gd each at W. H. Stopforth’s. —Advt.

For quick sale, eight only nil wool jumper-suits, shades of cream, saxe. fawn, rose at 20s Od and 39s Gd, usual prices 49s Gd to 67s Gd. Ladies’ wool jumpers from 4s lid at Schroder’s Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Afcn’s Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price 15s Gd, Jubilee Sale price 12s 6d at 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 £S Ss, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105 s. McKay’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. 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 mails which left Auckland on 26th June, via San Francisco, arrived in London on 24tli July.

All entries for the Hokitika Poultry Show close to-morrow (AVednesday) evening with the Secretary (Air If*. Ballinger) from whom schedules and entry forms are obtainable.

Ah- J. Niven, lion, secretary of the Hokitika Beautifying Society desires to acknowledge receipt of £2O 18s from Air L. Alichel (lion, secretary), being the net proceeds of the benefit dance arranged by the Jazz Club.

Peerless Pictures, Kokatalii Hall, to-night; Woodstock Hall Wednesday: Jack Perrin in “ Silent Sheldon,” Rathe Review. Australian News, and Charlie Chaplin in “The Vagabond,” four parts.—Advt

Air E. Oholertmi, the well-known Optical Specialist, has arrived in Hokitika on another professional visit. As he lias to proceed to Christchurch oil Thursday, his stay here is limited. TTc iinay ho consulted on all defects of eyesight to-morrow (Wednesday) from 9 a.in. to 5 p.m.

The usual weekly euchre tournament wii'l he held in St. Alary’s Club rooms this evening. The prizes to be awnrde dare:—First, six yards of runner and two mats; second, a soft square; third, a sixteen-rib umbrella; fourth, half a dozen pillow slips. Admission 2s; supper provided.—-Advt.

The Annual Hospital Ball will he held on August 31st. in the Drill Hall. It will be a plain and fancy dress paper hall. A strong committee have taken charge and the usual very complete arrangements "ill he made. A juvenile fancy dress bail " ill b-e bold the following evening.

It was reported to the police at Wellington on .Saturday that some mischievous person at the Winter Show has been cutting small pieces trom the backs of the ladies’ coats while these coats were being worn. Air \\ . B. Alellveney (Commissioner of Police) stated that a special staff lias been put on to detect the offender, and explained that the damage must have been done by some person in a crowded area.

When you are sleeping cosily in our snug little beds of a night and a bowling nor’-wester is blowing, wo give little thought to those brave Jack Tars wbo, for four and a half years, patrolled the hitter North Atlantic during the war. AVe have to-night one of those genial Jack Tars telling ns a “ little ” about the Battle of Jutland. Isn’t it up to us to go and hear him, i'll. Let’s.

Inhaled, or taken on sugar, “NazoP' gives immediate relief from coughs colds and all bronchial complaints. A scientific, common-sense remedy. (10 dossc Is fid.

Alon’s Coals of high quality at Jubilee Sale prices. Twelve new coats bought at one third off regular prices, £G fis to £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to £5 ss. McKay's.—Advt. Na washing, no ironing with the Victoria. Damask now showing at Addison’s. —Advt. Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza Six youths’ tan-colour canvas rub-ber-lined waterproof Coats, regular price 27s Gd to 355, Jubilee Sale price 17s 6:1 to 19s Gd at AlcKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.