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Hokitika Guardian, 6 August 1927, Page 2

The entries for the fat stock sales at Arahura on .Monday appear in this issue. A benefit hall will he held in the Ilium Town Hall on August 12th. in aid of injured footballers. Good floor, good supper. Music by Ross’ full orchestra. Gentlemen 2s Oil. ladies Is Gd. —Advt. The Westland Competitions are very much in the mind of intending entrants just now. Entries close on Tuesday, hut the advance entries are now coining in. promising a good general entry. Tt is hoped the seniors will make a liberal entry at the forthcoming session.

A sporting writer says that the exWcst Coast trainer, .). W. Jennings, lias Polio in great order and tho Winkie marc, who ran moderately well at Ashburton and won in good style at Trontham, may lie expected to run wolf at the Canterbury Meeting. She is engaged in the Winter Cup on Tuesday, the Summer Handicap 1111 'l" 1 st’oond day. and in the Heathcolc Handicap on the third day of the Meeting.

.Marlborough is eagerly anticipating the completion of the provincial hydroelectric scheme which is to he lurmally pot into operation to-day. The .Minister of Public Works, who is to perform the ceremony left Wellington on the Government steamer Tutanokai. which has been specially commissioned lor the purpose. The Minister is expected to he accompanied by a quite large ParYiamentnrv party, including possibly a dozen members of the Legislature.

As a result of enquiries made in Christchurch it appears that the name of the young woman who was the victim of the Sydney tragedy was Sarah Mayoe. not Wayne, as staled in the cabled message. The first intimation ol the tragedy in Christchurch was when the police received a message about a week ago making enquiries concerning her. They interviewed her aunt, who resides in Colombo street. The police were given to understand that the young man Donnelly cabled to his parents for financial assistance, and that they forwarded him a considerable sum of money about week ago.

Writing from Waihn Gorge on .August Ist to the Christchurch ‘•Press.*’ Dorothy Mamiering says: “With a > pell of bad weather such as is reported from all parts ol New Zealand, it

may interest some of your readers to hoar of the magnificent weather prevailing on the West Coast. I have been with my family for three weeks, anil with the exception of four wet days we have had uninterrupted sunshine, with light frosts at night. Emm other visitors 1 learn that similar weather preceded our visit, and a lady who was at Wailio last winter spent three months in perfect sunshine. Many of your readers may he glad to know of such a place with such a winter.’’ Disappointed hut not .despondent is the attitude of the lion. 0. K. Nelson and Air A. 0. Smith, who returned to Auckland yesterday morning after making unsuccessful efforts to induce the Government to change its Samoan policy. Under the terms of the Samoa Act Amendment Hill, passed by both Houses, both Messrs Smyth and Nelson are liable to deportation the moment they set foot in Samoa. For tho

present, they are remaining in Xoiv Zealand, and later intend to go ahroad. Mr Nelson is going to England and will continue his agitation there if he gets no satisl’ateion in New Zealand. “No 1 11 • 1 • ‘ if r % surrender is his motto, snvs a prcsrt wire, The liaihvay Trallie Dejinrtinent contemplates some alteration in Westland time-tab,e with the olijeet of meeting complaints which hare been made regarding the Groyriiouth-Reefton services. The alteration proposed affects all parts of the Westland section. The priniipal effect on the Hoss-floki-likn-(j!reyinonth lines would he an adjustment whereby the 7.0 f) a.m. and I. It) p.m. trains front (freytnoulh tq Hokitika would leave tit 7.45 a.in. and d.oo p.m. respectively, and the 8.45 a.m.. 4.d0 p.m. and 5.35 p.m. trains front Hokitkia to Greymouth would leave at 8.40 a.m.. 4.50 p.m. and 5.50 p.m. respectively. The (5.50 p.m. train from Hokitika to Ross would run ten minutes later than at present. The main effect tit the alteration affecting Hokitika appears to he that the afternoon train from Greymouth would leave a (piarter of an hour later and no doubt run correspondingly i’ator. In that event the train would reach here at (i..‘sf) instead of (i. 55 as at present. This would mean adding still further to the journey from Christchurch and the litter arrival would he very inconvenient for the local sor-

Ln.st week of Sale: 12 only hoys’ Kaiapoi sports suits, sizes 8 to 18, one price 19s lid; hoys’ all wool pullovers. (J.s 9d ; all wool Petone college shorts, navy hlne, at 8s lid ; men’s pull overs and cardigans, 7s 9d and 12s fid.—Schroder and C'o.—Advt.

Millinery. Hats! Hats! Hats! All Is to clear. The 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.

G only ladies’ three-quarter woollen knitted coats; regular prices Sts to 105 s Give away price 19s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.—Advt..

Half price specials. G 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 is nothing so effect’s’ as “ Nazol.” Powerful and pene trating. Pi) doses Is Pd.—Advt.

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

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

“ Nazol ” is unequalled for relieving Handy, efficacious, and money-savJng. coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt,

The Rev. P. Revell, Christchurch City Missioner will take all services at Ail Saints Church to-morrow.

Air Allen Hell, member for the Hay of islands, is reported to he seriously ill, suffering from congestion of the lungs.

The programme arranged by the Ajlunicipal Band for to-morrow afternoon will not take place until a later date.

A meeting of all members of the Excelsior Football Club will be held at Keller’s Club Hooms at 7..‘it) this evening-

Nominations for a sovon-a-side tournament. at Itoss on Saturday, August Kith, dose with the Secretary of the 'Sub-Union at 8 o clock on .Monday

evening. Mr Phil Aladdock ol .M< tro-GiJdwyn-Alaycr Studios arrived in Hokitika today to complete arrangements far the screening ot the ‘ Big Parade" on Monday and T iicmlii.v.

The funeral of the late Frederick A. Thorite, formerly of Woodstock took place on Thursday, dcceasid being interred at the Hokitika Cemetery. A number of friends gathered to pay a‘ last tribute of respect. T lie ICovd. J. Hayward conducted the burial service.

Private advice was received this morning that Hugh 1/oiigher, a termer resident here, had met with a ser. ions accident at ITimnierton. Airs Louglier and child are here on holiday and are returning at once in response to an urgent call home.

The late John J. O’Brien, of Ngahere, formerly of the Kokatahi district was buried at the local cemetery yesterday. Alany friends from the Kokatahi and surrounding districts attended the funeral. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. Perkins, Vicar of All Saints Church.

Vo Ohio Tymc dance is advertised to lie held at the Soldiers’ Mali on tins 2-1 th inst. There will he a special orchestra of four, and the committee is donating the proceeds to the Beautifying Soceity. Devotees of jazz are now taking lessons in the stately waltz, and sprightly mazurka, to say nothing of the spirited Highland scliottisehe.

On Thursday and to-day by the trains there was a small exodus for the Grand National meeting at Christchurch. hut the contingents were not as large as usual. A number of additional excursionists are leaving on .Monday. The first train to-day took a considerable* number to Greymoutli for the football and other sporting fixtures.

There was a fair attendance at the euchre tournament last, night at the Soldiers’ Hall. The pri’te winners were:—First. Air Sumner; second, .Miss Jaineisoii : third. Airs Sumner; fourth. Alls Aloore; tilth. Airs Mall: sixth. Air Alt Dougali : seventh, ATr (liesternian : eighth. Airs Alaeßae. Supper was served at the (lose of the play and the prizes presented. Next Friday night the tournament will he continued as usual, a useful dinner sot being the first prize.

The death occurred last evening after an illness lasting six months of Airs Alargaret Quinn, wife of Air John Quinn, Ratifurly Street, Hnnanga. Tho deceased who was 40 years of ago leaves a, family of five, three daughters and two .sons, the eldest of whom is 21 years of age. The bereaved relatives will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends, by whom the late Airs Quinn was highly esteemed. Tho funeral takes place to-morrow leaving deceased's late residence at I . In p.tll.

It is quite tt mistake to suppose that weight and size count for everything in connection with the Rugby game, as the advantage is at times with the diminutive player 'remarks the Auckland “Star”). The fact was shown when the Amklaiid representative team was on the way hack from AVhangarei daring the small hours the other morn-

ing. Hefty forwards stirred uneasily in uncomfortable seals, and regretted that sleeping berths have not as yet been inaugurated on that section of the railways. But it was a matter of i’ittlo concern for one feather-weight hack. He climbed into the luggage rack, nestled himself comfortably oil the netting, and had a peaceful sleep.

What promises to bo one of the most delightful and entertaining functions of the year, is the big Carnival Ball which is to take place in the Soldiers’ Hall next Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Druids T.odge. It is the intentions of the Committee to make this big annual event worthy of the order, and have made perfect arrangements to eater for the large number of dancing enthusiasts who have already signified their intention of being present from flokitika and outlying districts. A first class supper will be served by Mrs Preston. Ross’ full orchestra will supply the music. The floor will !e perfect and dances to please everybody. Come and .spend a most enjoyable evening.

The “ Lytte'/con Times ’’ says, regarding the totalisator permit trouble, the difficulty is the result of ministerial interference. Mr Bollard at one time tells tlie conference that he lias no intention of interfering with its decision:,, hut, acting on an impression, he makes a definite promise to a club which necessitates placing a veto on the decisions of the recognised racing authority. The Minister will find that the policy likely to bring the least trouble on his head will he one of noninterference. combined with more restraint in the making of promises. If he had no desire to interfere with the dates, why has he placed himself in a position where he feels hound to do that very thing ? What the outcome of t lie dispute will he we cannot say, hut if the Minister of Internal Affairs, in future, is guided a little more by policy and a little less by his feelings, further bother may lie averted.

The County authorities have made good progress with the erection of Granite Creek Bridge on the main south road near Fergusons. It will he open immediately for regular traffic. This is the third bridge erected by the Comity staff on the main highway within a short period, and the bridges are proving a boon to motor traffic. All streams likely to delay motor traffic on the main south road as far as Mt. Hercules are now bridged. Beyond there the Government has in hand the erection of Dry Greek bridge. Steady progress is being made with the structure which will lie available very shortly now for traffic and should be ready to anticipate the spring floods. The progress made with bridging of streams on the South road of late lias been very satisfactory. It will be a great boon for the summer traffic next season when an increased amount of motor traffic is likely to pass over the southern roads.

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

4 men’s waterproof coats, rubberlined ; regular price 30s. Half price 14s lid. At McKay’s Jubilee Sale.— Advt. When children, are restless, give them Wade’s Worm Figs. Safe. sure, and pleasant. All chemists and stores.--Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, inflqcnza