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Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1927, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Bowling Club is set down for Tuesday next at 7 p.m. The- prospects of 1, he coming season appear very favourable. A lull attendance of members and intending members is requested.

Mr John Ferguson, of Harihnri, inserts a notice of warning to business people in this issue. The Vest Coast Schools Rugby football team on tour in Canterbury played Opawa yesterday and won by 13 to 0. The Railway Department announce holiday excursion tickets in connection with the Gre.vinouth shopping week carnival, commencing on September 3rd. A further supply of trout ova. delayed in transmission from Invercargill, arrived last, evening, and was put down at the Lake Kniiiori hatchery this forenoon. Come one, come all to the Okie Tyme Dance in -St. Mary’s Club on Monday night (August 29th.) Everybody welcome. Continuing now every Monday instead of Thursday. Good slipper ami music. Admissiou Is Gil.—Advt. The Christchurch City Council’s staff destroys on an average six cats and dogs a. week at the request of their owners. A fee of one shilling is charged for drowning, and 3.s is charged it prussic acid is used.

To-night in the Soldiers’ Hall the Excelsior Club are tendering a reception dame to the Canterbury footballers. First-class music liv Ross’ Orchestra. good floor ami efficient M.C. Come one and all and wind up the day with a. good night’s dancing. Admission : Gents 2s. Indies Is lid. Darning at 3.1 b until midnight.—Advt.

Granite Creek Bridge on the main South road, near Fergusons, is now completed and in general use, thus completing the three bridges which ihe Vestlaml {'..unity Council carried out for the Main Highways. The bridge "ill hi> a great convenience to m traffic and will he appreciated generally.

Heavy .shipments of coal, totalling over Ib.IKK) ions have arrived at Lyttelton this week from Newcastle and Westport, and a large number of waggons have been required in order to bring the coal' to Christchurch. Practically the whole of one shipment of Newcastle coal is for the Railway Department. which now uses New Zealand and Australian coal in about equal quantities.

The visiting Canterbury footballers were taken for a motor run to Lake Kaniei'i yesterday afternoon, the outing proving a very pleasant one and Lake Kaniei'i was looking its best in the bright sunshine. Last evening they were entertained at th pictures. To-night the visitors are being entertained at a

dance in the Soldiers’ Hall, ami they go on to G reymoiit h to-morrow morning to catch I lie train for Chrisfchmlcli on Monday morning on the homeward journey. The annual Hospital Rail, the special event of the dancing year takes place in the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening next. As is usual each year a very strong committee ol ladies have the preparations in hand and this year’s gathering promises to he equally as successful as those of previous years. This year the function "ill ho a plain, fancy dress and paper event, and many novel dresses are

reported to he in preparation. The usual juvenile dance will tollow on Thursday evening.

The County Chairman (Mr .1. A. Murdoch) has received the following telegram from the Rt. Hon. J. 0. Coates. Prime Minister : “My colleagues unite with me in sincerely thanking the people of Westland County for their thoughtful condolence in the death of lion Mr R bird. I am conveying the Council's kind message to Mrs Rollard and her family The Goveinment litis lost, a valued member and the country a zealous administrator.”

.Mr .7. Alurphy’s car, stolon from Pi carton Raoeoiirse about, a month ago, l:as homi found m Aslilmrton. number plates ami a wallet containing the ilrivor's ccrtilicalc were discovered in the Rakaia liver, and the ear itself was found in a side street, where it was left, presumably, when the petrol cave out. The luggage carrier was removed and placed in the rear compartment, ami an attempt had been made to lii'e oil' what was thought to lie the engine numbers. In reality those were the numbers of the parts.

An event in which much interest is being taken by the friends of the Grey-, mouth Sisters of .Mercy will be celebrated next Wednesday, namely, the Silver Jubilee as a religious of Sister Marv Anthony. On the occasion High Mass will be celebrated at S a.in. at St, Patrick's Church, and the Ci'ergy of the West Coast, as well as visiting members of the Sisters’ Order, will be present. On Tuesday afternoon the numerous musical pupils of the in hi hi ri.m will tender her a complimentary concert at Si. Patrick's School.

As the Soldiers' Hall is proving so useful to the community generally, a general desire is being expressed to have the front portion of the building completed finally. So far the Hall has been advanced a.s funds permitted, and with the earnings new works have been carried out or conveniences supplied. The addition of the front section of the Hall would add greatly to its utility, and the Committee is being urged to give effect to the suggestion. So far the matter ha.s been discussed only informally, and nothing definite has been done, hut the matter is likely to he considered by the Committee at an early date. It would lie possible to add a. considerable addition to Hip Hall in the front, and Hie extra roomy accominodation'would Prove very serviceable in connection with the many utilities to which the Hal! is being put.

M. 77. Stopfortti is offering a special discount of 10 per cent off his complete stock of Aren’s Pelt Hats. Calf early. Advt.

Sufferers from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief h.v taking “ Nnzol ” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. 7s fid buys GO doses.—Advt.

New goods now opening in all departments; Bordered voiles, taffetas, zephyrs, the latest patterns in exclusive dress lengths, printed voiles in a large variety from 7s (Id, the dress length.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Nnzol.” No cold | is Na.xol-proof. Heals mucous membranes and clears a’> passages. Is fid buys fiO doses.—Advt. AVindow Curtains.—lf it’s window curtains you require call and see AI cKav ’ s display.—Ad vt. The first of the spring hats have come to hand and are now on view at AlcKav’s.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for roughs, colds, influenza Ladies’ new umbrellas, a big range in qualities, just opened up. Latest styles in handles. Prices 5s lid to 255. —AlcKnv’s. Hokitika.—Advt. AVhitebait netting made to sample of netting supplied by professional Hokitika whitebniter is now on sale at AlcKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.