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Hokitika Guardian, 3 August 1927, Page 2

Notice of the bankruptcy of Charles Mills of Boucher’s Gully, K anioi'i. labourer, appears in this issue.

Special reductions in Ladies’ and Children’s -Millinery: at less than half prices at Addison’s.—Advt.

A final reminder is given of the Kanieri Football Club’s Ball this evening at Kanieri. Boss’ Orchestra will supply the music and during the evening the senior cup will be presented.

'file annual meeting of the Kokatahi Winter Show will lie held on Thursday next at the Kokatahi Hall at 8 p.lll. The Executive will meet the same night at 7 p.m. sharp.—Advt.

There was a good attendance at St. Mary’s euchre last night, and the lolloin.g were the prize winners:—Mr Reid (travelling rug) Ist: Mrs La kin (suit-case) 2nd; Mrs T. Stopforth (gent’s pull-over) 3rd; Mrs ,T. Heberts (pair towels) 4th. Supper was served before the gathering dispersed.

Should further washouts occur on ihe Midland Bailwav line this spring the Department will .lie Tn a good position to deal with the situation, having lately opened a new quarry near the Boa ley river. Stone is being quarried by the use of a pneumatic drilling plant, and by November the Department will have a good reserve of material.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts, for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 28. as follows: Canterbury—Scarlet fever, 0; diphtheria, 2; enteric fever. 1 ; tuberculosis, 1; pneumonia, 7; puerperal sepsis 3. West Coast; Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, 3; tuberculosis, 1. Death totalled five, all in the Canterbury district, as follows: —Diplw thorin, 1 ; tuberculosis, 2; pneumonia.. o

Members’ tickets for the Westland Competitions are now on sale. Family tickets are 7s 6d, adults os, and juveni’e tickets 2s. Besides membership these tickets cover admission to all sessions of the Competitions which will extend over three duvs at least, with

morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Tickets should he procured without delay and are obtainable at Brocklelmrsts or from any member of the Executive or Committee. Entries for the Competitions close on Tuesday next for all sections open for competition.

The death occurred oil Monday of Miss Louisa Agios Jamieson, at the lesidcnce of her sister, Mrs George Wilson, Cowper Street. Groymoulh. Deceased, who was 53 years of ago was a daughter of Mr T. Jamieson, of Kumara. ami is survived by three sisters, Mosdamcs Walter Evenden. Kumaru, G. Wilson. Groymoulh, ami Alibis. North Island, and one brother. James, who is farming in the North Island. Interment will lie private and will take place in the Kumara Cenicterv.

We deeply regret to record the death ol Mr Frederick Arnold Thorpe, forlorn::.*! ly of Woodstock, which look place at Westland Hospital yesterday afternoon after a painful illness. The deceased was a. native of Gravesend. England. and 81 years of ago. TTo came to New Zealand some 7>2 years ago. and ultimately settled at 'Woodstock where lie carried on mining for

many years until his increasing years necessitated a halt. His wife prodeceased him some 2(1 years ago. Ho was a strong supporter of the temperance movement. He leaves a family of one daughter (.Mrs 'Williams of Northern Wairoa), and five sons (Augustus of Hokitika, Frederick. Arnold, and,.John of Woodstock, and Alfred). Many friends will hear with regret of the passing of another .sterling pioneer. *

A case ai i.'iu;.!, out of a" enllision betv.wn two oars near Camp, on the R'lmunga Road, was hoard at tho Magistrate’s Court (Greymouth) yesterday, when (ieor.ee Cooper (Mr Joyce) sued George Gardener (TSTr .McCarthy) for £39 9s 3d as damages and depreciation to a Chevrolet ear involved in the collision. The Magistrate in summing up the case said that there was a difference of opinion among the experts, but there was no doubt defendant had run into plaintiff’s ear while it was stationary and with lights burning. In regard to the question of damages, he was inclined to think that Schaof’.x evidence was more definite than that given by the witnesses Bely and S!oss. Judgment would lie given for the plaintiff for £3l Is 3d with eosts £lO 9s Bd.

A delightful function was held at the .Mental Hospital oil Monday evening last, when the members of the staff and their friends met to farewell, and make a presentation to ATir.se Dale who i.s shortly to ilio married. The presentation which consisted of a handsome dinner service and a Burns knife and bread hoard was made by -Mr G. Woi mingtoii, who, in the course of his speech referred to her long service, her zeal for her duties and her interest in the social life of the Institution. On behalf of the .staff lie wished Nurse Dale a bright and happy future. Mr 10. Dale suitably responded, thanking the stall' for their useful present, and the many friends for their presence that evening. Dr H. M. Buchanan and Mr A. Lawn also spoke a few words of appreciation. A dainty suppoi had been provided by Matron Drummond and her staff of nurses, which was greatly appreciated by (be large gathering. Dancing was then indulged in for two hours, Mr F. I*leitas proving himself a very capable M.C Solos were rendered by the following ladies and gentlemen—Miss Sheriff, Messrs W. Stopforth and Linnare. and a duet by Nurse Morris and -Mr L. Stopforth. Music was provided b.v Hie following—Mrs Morris. .Messrs A. Lawn, Stopforth and D. Stevenson. After n very enjoyable evening the gathering dispersed with the singing of Aiikl Lang Svno.

bnsL week of Sale: 12 only hoys’ Kaiapoi sports suits, sizes 8 to ill '-■e price 19s lid; boys’ ail wool pull«vers. (is 9<l ; till wool Potone college shorts, navy blue, at Ss lid; nie.Vs pull overs and cardigans, 7s 9,1 nml Us (id.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Millinery. Hats! Hats! Hats! All Is to clear. 'Hie remains of our season’s millinery. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

An extraordinary coat offer. Eight ladies winter coats; the sale prices were 29s lid; now half price 14s lid. Don’t miss this offer. At .McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt. (> only Indies’ three-quarter woollen knitted coats; regular prices 84s to 105 s. Give away price 19s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Half price specials. 0 men’s pullovers; regular price 15s lid; half price 7s lid. At .McKay’s Jubilee Sale. —Advt. For clearing blocked passages in nose and throat, there i.s nothing so effectiv as “ Nazol.” Powerful and peno trnting. BO doses is (Id. Advt. Half price specials. 5 dozen white and coloured towels; regular price Is lid. Half price llld. At McKay's Jqbilco Rale,—=,AdyL

Special lino of Girls’ or Boys’ Navy Cardigans at juices that must clear, showing at Addison’s.—Advt.

-•ir W. T. Morpeth, Commissioner of Crown Lands, returned to Hokitika last evening from a visit to Mel lington.

A grand ball will be held in the Arahura Public School in aid of the prize fund on Thursday, August 25th. Double ticket- 3s. single ticket 2s. H. Finch. Secret a rv.—Advt.

Don’t forget the Old Time Dance at St. Mary’s Club to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Old-time dancing only—so come along and enjoy an old-time waltz. Good music. Admission Is.— Advt.

The Bailwav Department advertise in this issue the delaying of the ordinary 9.15 p.m. Greymouth-Hokitika train until 10.25 p.m. in connection with the West Coast Amateur Boxing Championships at Greymouth on Saturday. 6th. August.

Mr Norman Hayward, advance agent for the tour of the Dominion finalists of the Miss New Zealand 1927 Beauty Contest is at present in Hokitika making arrangements for the appearance of the Company at the Princess Theatre oil Wednesday and Thursday next. August 10th. and llth.

Kumara was all astir last night when the Annual Ball in aid ot the Memorial Hal Hook place. The music was supplied hv Boss’ Orchestra, and dancing went with a merry swing to its delightful strains. Patrons, it seemed, were highly pleased with the function, and to the organisers great praise is due to the manner in which arrangements were carried out.

Compared with the corresponding week last year, there was a large increase ill the amount of tonnage taken through the Otira. Tunnel last week, when it was recorded as 11.288 tons, against. 87IS. For July. 44.200 tons were* taken through, this liei'ng a slight, increase on July last year, when the quantity was 13,415 tons.

Mr .). TI. Johnston, representing J. K. Mooney and Co. of Dunedin, have again returned to Hokitika for the opossum skin purchase season and announces they are prepared to buy opossum skins in any quantity for the highest cash juice. They have also on sale a select assortment of furs, fur chokers and fur coats. These are made in Now Zealand from selected j>elts, ail'd are on view at the shop adjoining Malloch’s cake shop, Revolt St. An inspection will give pleasure as the

assortment is a very attractive one. The Beturned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will he confirmed in the Soldiers Hall next. Friday, Aug. sth. at 8 o’clock sharp, when there will he eight useful prizes for competition: Ist. 4-piece Pyrex gift set; 2nd. six tumblers, water jug and tray; 3rd. fancy clock; 4th. nickel thermos flask; sth. J <loz. tea towels; Gi.li. 3 aluminium pudding basins; 7th. E.P.X.S. jam .spoon and butter knife; Bth. glass lemon squeezer and container. Play will he in the annexe which will he specially heated ensuring a comfortable night’s play. Supper provided, l’lay commences at. 8 sharp. Admission 2s. -Advt-.

Last week of sale: Balance of ladies and children's underwear to he sold at Hai’f Sale Prices.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

5 only ladies’ frocks in reps and gabardines: formerly 55s to 755. A great bargain at 11s lid. At McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Special gift bargains. 4 only ladies best ga bat dine costumes: navy, nigger, lawn grey, trimmed braid. Formerly 0 to 9 guineas. A real gift 19s lid. At. McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza