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Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1927, Page 2

The usual weekly euchre tournament will he held in the Public Hall, Rimu, to-morrow (Tuesday’) evening instead ot to-night. Advt.

It is understood a movement is afoot at Kiiiuara to have the borough area brought into the district of the Westland Power Hoard so as to I e aide to reel ive tile, benefits arising Irani tile livdro-clectric development scheme |‘rc-m tin- Government water races near Kuitiara.

Mr A. M. Carroll, secretary of the lleofton Jockey Club, and a member of the [nangahua Comity Council, will slant!y take up his residence ill Gro.v----)iloll tll, where he ll.'is purchased an ill-

and wine and spirit business

At a meeting of the Greymoutii thainher of Commerce it was decided to telegraph the Prime Minister and Minister for Customs, pointing out the

M'rioiis condition of tlio t imlk■ f industry si ml stsk i ii*jc tliom lo give the unit tor 1 heir earnest cotisulernii:;-n during tin 1 silt i itm of Iho Tariff Com-

The Duller Hospital Board lias sot

up a committee to investigate certain mailers concerning the Hospital stall'. Evidence will lie taken at the enquiry of the nurses and other members of the staff in turn. The committee will report to the Board at its next meel-

Nunicrotis -enquiries have heen received liy the Railway Department at Christchurch regardino approximate, date of resumption of one day excursion triiis to the West Coast. It is understood that the West Coasters’ Association intends taking up the mattor again next month.

The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has decided to determine the agreement between it and tin* Canterbury Progress League, which has subsisted since early in 1925, whereunder one secretary and stall' discharged Ihe administrative duties of both organi-

sations. The decision of the chamber, it is understood, has heen arrived at as a matter of principle, and not on account of any dissatisfaction with ‘ he secretary or the clerical .staff.

The trotting stallion Author Dillon Inis changed owners, having heen | rrehased by .Mr .J. R. AD Kell/, ie. He is at present under lease to ?.I. U. lviward.s. and in terms of that agreem-mt lie will 1 do this stud season at Yaldliurst. Author Dillon received a t.o'>.! advertisement at the Addington meeting last week. Author Jinks viemug two races, and Terence Dillon being successful once.

Karlv on .Saturday evening, a resident in Sale Street culled to the telephone heard the following: “Hullo, hiih'.i, Holland calling.” Then followed, to he heard distinctly over the teiepnone, some musical items and short addresses. It was. in point of fact, a special concert in Holland being broadcasted for the benefit of Australia. The concert was picked up by Air AV. K. Perry, of Weld Street, on a short wave aerial, and putting the loud speaker adjacent to the telephone, it was possible for the music and words all the way from Holland to he heard at considerable distance from the radio receiving machine. From the addresses made over the air, it appeared the concert was given from -1 n.m. to 7 a.in. specially to reach Australia in the eari.v afternoon. One speaker spoke of the marvels of wireless and of the wonder-1 ful future for it, predicting when the next coronation took place in England, the ceremony would be heard all over the British Empire by wireless. He further predicted that in less than tv decade aerial conversations within the Empire would he as readily possible as telephone talk* in towns nowadays. On behalf of the new Commonwealth High Commissioner at Home a short broadcast ai'so was given, telling of bis doings since taking up his duties, including a visit to the war graves on the Continent. The same broadcast also was picked up by 2BL Sydney and fo>- three hours rebroadcasted over the air. and was picked up here also.

A notice appears in this issue that any dogs found on the Ross Flat will he shot.

A special football train will run on Wednesday. See advertisement ill this

The Hokitika Borough Council gives notice of the striking of the annual rate, and of the special rates and sanitary fee to be levied.

A meeting of the ladies’ committee in connection with the Hospital Ball will be held at the Board Rooms, Reveil St. at 7 o’clock this evening.

Lovers of dancing don’t forget tho Monster Carnival Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night. Heaps of novelty dances, good supper and music liv Ross’ Orchestra.

The Westland Competitions it will be noticed from an announcement in tin’s issue are to commence on Friday night next in the Soldiers’ Hall, starting at 8 o’clock .sharp. Full particulars of the programme will appear later.

It is staled that a definite move is being made by the Racing Conference to settle amicably the dispute over the Waikato Labour Day permit. A conference between officials of the Confer-, cnee and the Waikato Hunt lias been asked for. and it is expected that it will take place early ibis week.

On Wednesday next on Cass Square Ashburton will meet Westland at 1? p.ni. This game will be preceded by a curtain raiser. Grey Juniors v. Westlaud Juniors at I.lb p.m. Ibe charge tiw admission will be gents L’s. ladies Is. ’llie team will arrive by the evening train to-nighi and will stay at the Central Hotel.

How often (lo you hear the remark Why don’t the Government run tlie hospitals; the answer is. Who are the Government of tins country, why the people themselves. Our early pioneers built the hospitals, rail the hospitals and paid for them direct out ot their own pockets never bothering about tlie

Government or anyone else. Surely we. their sons and daughters, should follow our forbears’ example and pay up our little accounts i’ike men and women, particularly when the cash is so much needed.— Advt.

A correspondent writing to the Wellington Acclimatisation Society stated that an honorary ranger who had shot eight shags in the Whakatiki recently found in the stomach of one of them ”00 trout eggs. The writer suggested serious war on the shags, especially at

spawning time. The secretary of the Society remarked that this appeared to by a new departure in the vieiousness of the shag, which was lint goner;.liv

accused of eating the eggs, but tun fish themselves. In reality the presence of the eggs denoted no such thing. The shag bad eaten the lish and the eggs being inside, had rot been digested when the shag was opened. A member: " I think Dushould he mentioned to Mr Edgar Stead.”

Advice has been received in Wellington that Mr -1. 0. J. Malfroy. son ot Mi- C. M. MaiVroy (and a native of Hokitika 1 ), who proceeded some time ago to Cambridge l nivorsity on a travelling scholarship, has been successful in securing his L.L.H. degree with honours. Mr Mallroy secured Ids L.H.H. and L.L.M. degrees at Victoria College, Wellington, before leaving the Dominion. It is bis intention to specialise in international shipping law. At present the young man is touring the Argentine with the English Rugby team. Mr Maitroy’s success will he high!'- pleasing to bis relatives and to his many friends and Hokitika well’may be proud of bis outstanding success.

Whitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied bv professional Hokitika wliitebaiter is now on sale at McKay’s at .‘ls 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt.

Cable advice from London states that after 2flth September. 1827 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes win have to be advanced. We advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend AlcKay’s. Hokitika, for best values.— Advt.

Last week of sale: Balance of ladiesand children’s underwear to he sold at Ha IT Sale Prices. —Schroder and Co. llall.

Last week of Sale: 12 only hoys' Kainpoi sports suits, sizes S to 13, one price IDs lid; hoys' all wool pullovers. (Is fid; all wool Petone college shorts, navy blue, at 8s lid; men’s pull overs and cardigans, is 9d and P2s od.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

No cold is “ Nazol ” proof. Highly powerful and penetrating, it goes light to the root of the vroublo. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is (id., ready for use.—Ad vt.