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Hokitika Guardian, 5 August 1927, Page 2

The quarterly Communion Service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will lie held on Sunday morning. All southern members of the AVest Coast rep. team are requested to Ire at Newman’s Oarage to-morrow (Saturday) at 12.30 p.m. sharp.—Advt. The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, Aug. 7th. will he as follows:—Arnhura, 10 n.m.; Hokitika. 8 a.m., 10 n.m. and 7 p.m.

Mr W. H. Stopfortli, mercer, of Revell Street, is offering enormous values in men’s fancy half liose, felt hats, and boys’ Oxford suits.

Me regret to learn that there is not any iuiprovemnt in Mrs C’oulson's condition. The report this morning still indicated a very serious condition.

The death took place on Wednesday evening, at the Grey Hospital, of Mr Frank Glesson, -aged -Id. Deceased had been engaged in work on the Grey waterfront for the past eight years.

The recent- dry spell of weather, combined with the frosts, is having, its effect on the rivers- all of which along the Westland coast are very low. Bar harbours are also affected considerably.

A euchre tournament will he held in the Woodstock llall to-night (Friday) at eight o’clock sharp, in aid of injured football players. There will he six valuable prizes and also a lucky table. Admission to euchre Is, dance to follow.—Advt.

The usual weekly euchre competition takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, play commencing at eight o’clock. Being the first Friday in the month, eight useful household prizes are offered for competition, 'file result should fie a pleasant evening’s gathering.

According to report- there is likely to he a large general entry for tHo Westland Competitions, entries for which close on Tuesday next. The Committee will ho called together immediately after to arrange the general programme. Meanwhile- members and family tickets arc on general sale, and meeting, with much favor by intending patrons.

It will be seen by the report of the Wostand Acclimatisation Society that the Otago Society is donating 10,000 In-own trout fry for liberation in the tributaries of the Upper Haast river. Mr Brie .fames is to liberate* the fry which will I'C picked up at the Pembroke hatchery, taken across Lake Wanaka by alunch and then packed t otlie streams for liberation. The fry will lie put in the Wills and Clarke rivers, substantial tributaries of the Haast- river. A vote of thanks was passed to the Otago .Society for the gift.

The Upturned Soldiers’ Kuchro 'lournainent "ill he continued in the Soldiers’ Hall this (.Friday) evening at S o’clock sharp, when there will ho eight useful prizes for competition: Ist. I-piece Byrex gift set; t-’nd. sixtumblers. water jug and tray; 3rd. fiuiey clock; -Ith. nickel thermos flask; .fill. 1 doz. tea towels; fiih. aluminium pudding basins; 7th. E.P.X.S. jam spoon and butler knife; Bth. glass lemon squeezer and container. Play will be in the annexe which will be specially heated ensuring a comfortable night’s play. Supper provided. Play common* es at 8 sharp. Admission 2s. Advt.

“Things are seldom what they seem,” wrote a well-known playwright. A local constable will no doubt concur, fm lie now has doubts that “seeing is l-elieving. ’’ 111 two cases heard at the Magistrate's Court yesterday he averred certain individuals wore on hotels after hours, only to find when the defence was advanced that the persons whom lie thought he saw were not(here at all. Hi one case the defence was accepted on the evidence. In the other instance the case was adjourned for additional evidence to prove the •alibi.

The Goinniit Ice of .Management of the local Poultry Society is well satisfied with the success attending the initial Show on Wednesday. The attendance of townspeople was not as large as it might have been, but a goodly contingent from tbe country in a.to up .somewhat for the shortcoming. The Show was well managed and conducted, the exhibits being displayed in good light to excellent effect. On AVedncsdav night Afrs Heinz enndiicfed a successful gas-cooking exhibition in which the ladies ns well as many men evinced much personal interest. Before the Show closed the judges and visiting fanners wore entertained by tlie Committee in the annexe of 11 1 0 Soldiers’ Hall.

Tlio usual fori nightly meeting of Westland Lodge, Xo. 89. U.A.O.D. was held in llie lodge room last evening "lien a good a 1 teiidanee was Jircsidcd over I>y A.I). Bio. Furness. Tlio officers’ roll was called and attendance noted. Tlio minutes of tlio previous meeting wore read and confirmed and outward correspondence read and approved. inward read and received. Bards reported sick memliers were doing fairly well and sick pay to the amount of £G was passed for payment. Accounts to the amount of £1 Os were also passed for payment. A ballot was taken for one new member which proved successful. Two names were proposed for membership. A.I). Bro. Furness reported on the good time he had al the Hibernian Society’s installation of officers and banquet. After further disc •ussion tlio Bitual Competition for the Arch Druid's charge was proceeded with, there being no less than eight competitors competing. This shows the great amount of interest the younger members are taking in the lodge workings. After a very keen competition the cup was won by Bro. Xoble. quite a new meber of the Order. The competitors then thanked the judges for tlie manner in which they judged the competition. Brethren were notified hy the A.I). to roll no ta practice tlio snecial grand march to take place next Wednesday at the Daniil's Ball. The judges on this occasion were P.B.P. Bro. J. Fox and Bro. KnowlosSmith. This being all the business the lodge closed in harmony.

Bast week ol Sale: 12 only boys’ Kaiapoi sports suits, sizes 8 to 13, one juice 19s lid; boys’ ail wool pullovers. (,s !)d ; all wool Petone college shorts, navy blue, at 8s lid; men’s pull overs and cardigans. 7s 9d and 12s fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Millinery. Hats! Hats! Hats! All Is to clear. Hie remains of our season’s millinery. At MeKav’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

An extraordinary coal odor. Fight ladies winter emits; the sale prices were 29s ltd; now half juice Its Hd. Don’t miss this offer. At McKay’s ,1 übileo Sale.—Advt.

C only ladies’ three-quarter woollen knitted coats; regular ju-iees 81s to 105 s Give away price 19s ltd. At McKay's Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Half price specials. G men's pullovers; regular price 15s lid; half jirice i s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

I 1 or clearing blocked passages in ir>ee and throat, there is nothing so effectiv ns “ Nazol.” Powerful and pene trating. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.

Half price specials. 5 dozen white and coloured towels; regular juice Is lid. Half price 11 Jd. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Y/oods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza

Another bargain offer. 40 1 suits Indies' combinations “Vedonis’’ and “Minerva” makes; regular prices 8s lid to 15s lid. Special offer Is lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale. —Advt.

Mr Frank Lewis, dredgemnster of tho Rimu Flat dredge, accompanied by his wife and family, are leaving at the end of tho month on a holiday visit to the United States.

Mr 11. F. Perhani and Mr 11. M. Coulson, on a holiday in England, have started on the return journey, add arc expected to arrive here next month.

Come- one. come all to the Old I imo Dance to be hold in the Koiterangi Hall on Thursday evening. Aug. 11th. The dance commences at 8 p.m. Good music and supper. Admission: Gents, 2s Gd, ladies Is Gd.

Notice appears in this issue that all claims against tbe estates of Bliilip llenry Ainergor and .James McCabe arc required to be lodged in duplicate with the Public Trustee’s local office at Grevmoulh.

The Veil Archdeacon John Awdry Julius, who has accepted the office of Dean of Christchurch, will take over his new duties on the retirement of Dean Carrington about November. Archdeacon Julius is a son of Archbishop Julius. 11c received his ecclesiastical education in the Old Country. For twenty-six years Canterbury has been the centre of his activities, and he has held various charges. His career has been a (list in*oiiO*ed one.

Mr 11. Watkinson. District Engineer, is visting Lake Kameri to-day regarding proposals for extending the road at Hans Bay towards Dorothy Falls. Proposals for the work have boon prepared by the Westland County Council, and Mr Wells. M.C.O. bad suggested to tin* Member for Westland, if tbe work were put in band it would meet tbe needs of sawmill bands out of employment in the Knnieri district. On representations made by Air Scddon, Mr Watkins in i- now visiting in order to report to the Minister of Public Works who will determine if tbe work is to proceed.

A Nelson press wire records tbe death of Alt's I?. F. Earle, of Wellington .relict of the late Joseph Earle, who predeceased her by If; years, and mother of Mr C. W. Earle, President of the New Zealand Newspaper Proprietors' Association. The deceased, who was oil an extended visit to Tier son. Air F. J. Earle, Managing Editor of the Nelson Mail, was born at Wellington 7f) years ago. was tile earliest member and vice-president of the Wellington Early Settlers' Association. Rhe was very widely respected. Tho interment "ill he at Wellington.

The first of the seiies of Old Time Dances held this season m Hokitika took place at St. Mary's Club last evening, and was well patronised. The Old l ime Dances proved very ciijnvanio and caused much merriment. Jt is the intention now of running the dance every Thursday evening, but owing to counter attractions being on next week, they will be resumed on Thin.sday, August. ISth. Once a; nioiii.il there will he a long night when there will b* nuveity dances. The charge of admission "ill be Is Gd so every one is wehoine to come along and enjoy an old time waltz.

A plate glass window in tho premises ol A lessors Kettle Bros. Alaheia Quay was smashed early yesterday morning, and three hollies of Black and White whisky "ere taken from the shelves. Ibis is tlic -second time within a few weeks that a window has been broken and whisky stolen from the promises. Inquiries were subsequently made by tho police, with the result that a man "ho laid arrived in Creymouth that morning was arrested by Constable .1. ( rov, ley. at the Royal Hotel. I lie mail was discovered liv tho constable

asleep on a sola, with llirco battles of whisky alongside of him. Tin* labels had been removed from the bottles, one i 1 " hi: h was only three parts full. Later in the day the man. whose name was given as William Farqiiharson t larke, was brought before Air .J. 11. Kilgour, J.P., charged with stealing three bottles of whisky. valued at Cl 13s. tbe property of Kettle Bros. Detective .March requested that accused should be remanded in custody until .Monday. The .Justice asked accused if he had any objection to this course. Accused: “J lino an awfu’ lot of (..hjections! I'll tell you why. Did you ever hear o’ the word ‘D.T. ?’ 1 can make no objection lnit that 1 want a medical man. 1 will take my medicine,” Further remarks by accused were cut short by the announcement that a remand was granted. Prior to the arrival of the Justice, Clarke, who is a man of about 4o years, amused tho police officers and pressmen by singing Scottish airs and relating his adventures during the Boer War. lie suddenly realised the seriousness of his position, and re-

marked: “I line made an awin’ mistake this time—l never did anything like it before.” Clarke was wearing a returned soldier’s disability badge. It is understood that a further charge is pending, concerning the breaking of the window, which is valued at £25.

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

4 men’s waterproof coats, rubberlined; regular jirice 30s. Half jirice 14s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.— Advt.