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Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1927, Page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hibernian Society will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at St. Mary’s Club Booms at 8 o’clock.— Advt.

Lake Kanieri continues to increase in popularity of late. Motor boating is a popular pastime with many patrons, while picnic parlies are beginning to visit the lakeside already. Upwards of forty ears of all descriptions were at Lake Kanieri on Sunday afternoon. Visitors had a lovely day for the outing, and many visited the fish hatchery near the Lake.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. Ltd., advise, dated London 2nd inst., as follows—Danish butter 182 s to 184 s (175 s to 1765) New Zealand, unsalted, 176 s to 182 s Cl 74s to 17Ss). New Zealand, salted, 174 s to 178 s (170 s to 1745). Market firm. New Zealand cheese, white, 96s to 96s (92s to 945). New Zealand cheese, coloured. 95s to 96s (92s to 945). Market firm. Canadian cheese, white and coloured 96s to 97s (94s to 965). Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Stunner apples. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street, Hokitika.—Advt. New goods now opening in all departments: Bordered voiles, taffetas, zephyrs, the latest patterns in exclusive dress lengths, printed voiles in large variety from 7s 6d, the dress length.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza New crepe de chines just opened up New colour shades. Prices 7s 6d, 8s lid, and 11s 6d a yard.—McKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt Window Curtains.—lf it’s window curtains you require call and see McKay’s display,—Advt.

A grand ball will be liel<T in the Three Mii'e Hall on Wednesday evening in aid o ftlie ball funds. Complete arrangements have been made. The Elsie lias been at Picton for the past two .months getting a new Vickers Potters engine installed. It is expected that this work will he finished in another three weeks. Next week one of the popular Old Time Dances will be hold in the Public Hall. Kokatahi, the proceeds being devoted to the Hall funds. The arrangements arc being made to assure a very enjoyable outing for patrons. A long night dance will be held in the Public Hall. Kanieri, on Thursday evening. Bth inst. in aid of the Tennis Club. Good music, and efficient M.C. Gentlemen 2s. ladies is.—Advt.

Peerless Pictures present at Woodstock on Wednesday and Kokatahi on Friday—“ The Demon Rider” featuring Ken Maynard and his wonderful horse Tarzan Also two Gazettes and a Comedy entitled “The Tin Hoss”.— Advt,

The usual weekly tournament will be held in St. Mary’s Club Rooms this evening to prizes to be awarded nre:—-First, an aluminium kitchen outfit, (comprising a preserving pan kettle, a nest of saucepans and a teapot! second, a nest of aluminuim saucepans. third, a gents 16-rib umbrella, fourth, half dozen spoons in case. Admission 2s, supper provided. Advt Relatives on the West Const have received news of the death of Mr Thomas Promlergast, at the age of 96 years, at Ballyliooly. Tipperary, Ireland. Mr William Promlergast, of Greymouth and Mrs J. Ryall of Ilairytown are members of deceased’s family, and the late Mrs A. Scanner, who resided n.t C'llxlcn. was also a daughter, while other members of the family reside in tho United States and in Ireland.

The usual weekly dance at St Mary s Club was held last evening, and despite tho rough weather conditions there was a fair attendance of dancers. The arramuonents were carried out in a very lilting manner. Excellent music was supplied and the floor was in firstclass order. On next Monday evening there will be a long night dance, and given line weather a crowded attendance should he the result.

in order that employees of private hotels should have the same opportunity of observing Aiizue Day as do other people, Mr Niall (appearing in the Arbitration Court Wellington on behali of the employees) suggested that no work should he done on that day. Mr Justice Frazer: “Oh, Mr Niall, pi'easo remember that Die Arbitration Court spends half its time away from Wellington staying in hotels. I’ll admit it is a “holy” day but I’m not prepared to i'ook on it as a ‘fast’ day. Please ask the employees to lie reasonable!”

At a meeting of the Trustees of the Hokitika Savings Hank yesterday, tho ■President (Don. H. 1.. Michel) moved a. vote of sympathy to Miss Solomon and relatives in the bereavement suffered recently l.v the death of her father (Air John Solomon) and her uncle (Air .Michael Pollock) in Sydney. The latter had been a member of the Trustee Board for several years, ajml for a. considerable ,pei!iod was President of the Savings Bank Trustees. The motion was adopted unnnirnouslv.

A preliminary announcement is made in this issue of the first Annual Sale of Jersey, Cal lie on account of Air W. H. Jakins, the well-known Canterbury breeder. All- Jakins carefully selected lvis foundation stock' -from the host herds in the North Island. It will he a great opportunity to secure Jerseys of the most fashionable blood at bedrock prices. All the leading sires of the day. both as regards high but-ter-fat production- and show-ring performances, arc represented in the offering. Air Jakins is also guaranteeing all females in calf or in milk. The catalogues giving full particulars are ohtainblc from all branches of the auctioneers,. Messrs Wright Stephenson and Co. Ltd.. That this sale merits attention is indicated by- the fact ■ that Air. Jakins is selling hulls and heifers out of. dams with rccoids of TOO. 60J and 7011 b. butter fat.

A representative meeting was held at the Soldiers’ Hall last evening relative to the Military Ball to be held on tfie 21st inst. The ball will bo conducted under the auspices of the local military officers and a strong committee, and it is-' intended to make it an outstanding function. Messrs Hutchison and Bell were appointed joint secretaries, and Air C. Bleach placed in charge of the nail decorations and the novelty dances. Mcsilames Parkhill, Morgan and T. Stuart were appointed to direct the commissariat, and several ladies offered their assistance. Charges for admission were fixed as previously, viz.: double ticket Os, extra lady 3s, gent single 4s. In response to a general request it- was decided to hold a jitve. nile dance the following evening at popular prices. It Mas decided to engage Ross’ Orchestra for the ball, and a scheme of decoration was agreed to. It was intimated that the Company colours Mould ho available and would he displayed in Hokitika for the first time. It was agreed to hand over the surplus from the ball to the R..S.A hall fund. From Hie interest and enthusiasm displayed in this social event, it promises to bo a very popular 1 miction this year. Several of the staff officers of the military district with their wives are likely to attend. The ball is set doM-n for to-morrow fortnight, and the juvenile dance the evening following.

Ladies’ new umbrellas, a big range in qualities, just opened up. Latest styles in bandies. Prices ds lid to 2ds. —McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Ask for “Xazol” when you’ve got a told. Quick relief ensured. Only Is Gd for GO doses. All chemists and stores.—Advt.