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Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1927, Page 2

Attention of sawmillers and others is directed to the tenders invited hy the Westland A. and P. Association for tlie purchase of the milling timber on Limestone reserve at Koiterangi, M essrs Houston and Co. draw special attention to their auction sale of new furniture in the mart to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. The goods are all of first-class quality and have never been used. Particulars* appear in another column.

Inchuled in the list of trophies presented at the winding up of the Competitions on Tuesday night, was a silver medal and half a-guinea cash to Mr Iff Renton, jar., winner of the Boomerang mouth-organ contest. The prizes were presented by the Boomerang Company, of Sydney, through Mr A. W. Yarrall, local agent.

The Dunedin “Star” reports that at a recent concert given hy the First Battalion Band at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Bandsman C. Gibbons made his piccolo soi'o, “ Birds of Spring,” one of the features of the concert, the execution being wonderfully clear and the tone well varied.

It lias often been asked of late years is Hokitika going back, Our reply to that question i.s, certainly not, for has it not in late years had In ally noted visitors, amongst them the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and Pussyfoot Johnston, the great prohibition lecturer, and held many successful functions such as the Exhibition and the Competitions just closed as well as the great Military Ball that is to take place next Wednesday.—Advt.

The Minister of Public Works lias written Mr Seddoli, M.P. as follows: “ I am duly in receipt of your letter of the 6th inst. in which you refer to the desire of the Otago Expansion League to connect up Otago and Westland by way of a road over the Haast Pass. I have noted your suggestion that a survey he made to locate a suitable road from Paringa to Hansi, and will he pleased to give this careful consideration. 1 shall communicate further with you shortfy.”

.Mr E. C. Page, S.M. gave a reserved judgment at Weilingtbn yesterday in the case of the Police v. Cecil William Price, an auctioneer, who was charged with selling liquor without being duly licensed. This is a case of defendant selling liquor while acting as auctioneer for the Railway Department in a sale of unclaimed luggage. The defence was that he was tile agent of the Crown and therefore immune. Mr Page upheld this and dismissed the information. The Licensing Acts, said Air Page, contained no statement that the Act was to he binding on the Crown, nor was there nnv necessary implication to that effect. Ho also said that in practice, liquor was for many years sold at railway refreshment rooms, but the premises were not deemed to be within the jurisdiction of licensing committees, and no licenses were ever issued. Apart from the immunity attaching t> the Crown and its agents, section f ’ x the Government Railways Act gives express power to sell any goods left on the premises of the railway. Costs were not allowed, the ease having been brought bona fide by the police. The selection of a spring outfit is made easier by a visit to Schroder’s, where you can inspect the latest in made-up goods and the daintiest materials for making in floral and bordered voiles, silks, erepe-de-ehines.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Less than a penny a dozen. That is what it costs to preserve eggs with Sharland’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative. Keeps eggs fresh for months. —Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs npd Colds, never ffiil?»

A notice appears in this issue drawing attention to -the Annual' Sehcol Fair of the Hokitika District High School to be held on 'Wednesday, Sept-. 21st.

Yesterday at Greymouth a six-a-side ladies’ hockey tourney was won by the Mawhera A. team, who in the final defeated United by a force, after they were two all. Hokitika were eliminated by Mawliera H. by a force; and both Runanga teams and Star team, and two United teams were defeated.

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will l>e continued in the Soldiers’ Hall off Friday. September 16th, at 8 o’clock when the following valuable prizes will be for competition.:—lst prize, case of E.P.X.S. fi p h knives and porks; 2nd prize, velvet pile hearth rug; 3rd prize, 7-piece salad set ; Ith prize, set- of three white jugs. Supper. Admission 2s. Commences at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

The Publicity Department of the New Zealand Government is responsible for the issue of a very pleasing publication “The Paradise of the Pacific,” depicting some very striking views of New Zealand. A number of the booklets are being placed at the disposal of business bouses to be sent to firms overseas as a means to advertise New Zealand scenery. This is a progressive move, and a useful way of leaching pea-pie interested in New Zealand trade who will be tempted to visit the country and see more of it. Further particulars of the scheme may be obtained and .Mr Evans, at the County Office, will be glad to supply all details.

A lady's toilette is incomplete without good hosiery: We stock dependable lines only in all the wanted shades: Artificial silk “One Step” 3s Od. “ New City ” 4s lid. Bond’s “Sylk Arlo” Os 1 Id,,Bonds’ Du-’O Sylks 8s lid. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Stunner apples. Paterson, .Michel and Co.. Ltd.. Wharf Street, Hokitika.—Advt. Whitebait netting made lo sample of netting supplied bv professional Hokitika wbitebaiter is now on sale at .McKay’s at 3s 3d a yard. The netting is extra strong and the mesh is considered just the right size.—Advt.