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Hokitika Guardian, 19 September 1927, Page 2

There will he no dance in St. -Mary’s Club this (Monday) evening. But next week one will he held when there will he a long night.—Advt. To those who suffer disabilities where eyesight is concerned we wish to draw particular attention to J. Tennant's advertisement. Be wise in time and make an. appointment with our optician for Thursday next, September 22ml.—J. Tennent, Hamilton Street. Taking advantage of the continued line weather half a dozen members of the Bowling Club cut and rolled a rink on Saturday and had quite a pi’easant roll-up during the afternoon the green rolling out well under the circumstances.

The funeral of the late Mr Michael Murphy, of Kuinarn, took place on Thursday. At St. Patrick’s Church, Kiunara, Mass was celebrated those taking part being the Rev. Fathers Long, Quinn and Gregory (Greymouth), O’Hrien (Ashburton), Fincrty (Hokitika"). O’Meaglinn lAhauia), Brise and li.annan (Westport). Father Murphy was ' celebrant at Mass assisted by Deacon Rowe and Sub-Deacon Quinn. Father Gregory was master of ceremonies. The cortege then moved to Stafford Cemetery, a large numbei gathering from ai'i parts of the dsitrict.

Mr A. Harris, the member for Waitemata, who had been chairman of the 1 ndusti ies and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives since its inception in 1024, has been superseded in that capacity hy Mr J. Girling, the member for Wairau. There is a good deal of comment among members over this development, which is regarded as a further sign of official displeasure over the independent attitude on certain questions recently adopted hy .Air Harris, who voted against the Land and Income Tax Hill last week. I

The annual ball of the Kumnrn Fire Brigade took pi'ace in the Memorial Hall on Friday, oth Sept, and proved to he one of the most successful functions held in tho town. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion and gave a very pleasing effect. The excellent music supplied by the orchestra, together with a sumptuous supper provided by the ladies, was responsible for putting the large number of visitors in a liappv frame of mind. As a result of the hall, the finances of the brigado wiil lie considerably augmented.

Tlie annual meeting of the Kumara Racing Club took place on Monday evening, and was well attended. The receipts for the meeting compared with those of tho previous year showed a slight falling off, whilst the expenditure, which included permanent improvements. necessitating the outlay of over £4OO, was considerably increased, and, although the meeting itself resulted in a profit, the i'oss on the year was over £3OO. Air Gilbert was re-elected President and Messrs Ford and McFarlane, Vice-Presidents.

Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a good supply now. Sharland’s “Moa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps them fresh for months. Clean and eco-nomical.—-Adyt.

Tlie Borough Council notify a rebate of 5 per cent, will be allowed on all rates paid in full on or before 5 p.m. on Alonday October 17th.

The .Municipal Band formed up at Park Street corner yesterday afternoon and marched up to the Mental Hospital where they played an attractive musical programme to the delight of the inmates and the general public.

The Borough Council is carrying out, useful work in channelling some of the principal streets with concrete work. Not only is it of a permanent nature, hut also assists presenting a more orderly appearance of the locality. It is to he hoped it will he possible for the Council to continue the good work it has in hand.

The School Fair in aid of the improvement of the grounds of the Hokitika District High School takes place in the School ground on 'Wednesday afternoon next. The teachers and scholars have been making very complete arrangements, and many donations have been received. The object is a worthy one and good wishers are invited to attend and help the movement along.

A new lire escape from the upstairs of the Princess Theatre is being put in. It will he an improvement on that formerly available, and will permit of a direct exit on to the street. The escape will he enclosed from the weather, which will he another improvement. The exit can be used on all occasions to assist in permitting of a (pucker clearance ol the building, as it will ho lighted specially for that pur-

Xo eyes have seen, nor ears heard, nor has it entered into the conception of man the Inn that is in store loi those who attend the Military Ball on Wednesday. The floor is being “ Kiectioluxed ’’ to the acme of perfection, the hall tastefully decorated and all articles for the novelty dances to hand. Many visiting officers and their friends are coming for this great event, so ctime and have a good night’s fun aiul meet the men selected to load your troops in time of war. A \ iekers machine gun and a Lewis gun have been forwarded to Hokitika- and if they arrive in time will he oil view for your inspection. ’rickets on sale hom all officers and n.e.o.’s.—Advt.

Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns of the New /calami Meat Producers’ Board's scheme to deliver single carcases of Prime New Zealand Lamb to addresses in the United Kingdom. Now is the time to order lambs to be delivered for the Christmas season Fp 1" the present date over 10,000 lambs have been delivered under this nrrniigemcnf, the lambs going to all parts ol the Old Country and finding their way into the tiniest villages and hamlets—places where New Zealand frozen lamb has hitherto been unknown; thereby continually creating new customers for Now Zealand produce. This is a splendid opportunity to help to advertise New Zealand produce and at' the same time to give friends at Home a really nice Christmas present.

The London experimental broadcast bv .Mr (I. Marcuse was picked up here yesterday by a local short wave enthusiast. Between 5.30 and G. 30 last evening 2N.AI. could he heard calling 2 F.C. Sydney, and reporting the cause of tiie break down the previous week. Me could be heard calling Mr Bell, 4 A.A- of New Zealand also, as well as Dunedin and Adelaide. In addition to the sirpceh which came through well, iiiumc could he heard nVio. The instrumental music was clear, and the instrumentation could he picked out. The announcer intimated that his power was to he increased to overcome the fading which had been reported. He was broadcasting on 30 metres, and stated lie would broadcast at regular intervals from Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is evident that progress will he made in the immediate future with long distance broadcasting.

A lady's toilette is incomplete without good hosiery: XVe stock dependable lines only in all the wanted shades: Artificial silk "One Step” 3s fid. “ New City ” Is lid, Bond’s “Sylk Arto” lis lid. Bonds’ Du-’O Sylks 8s lid. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “Nazol” on sugar. (,Illicitly banishes all kinds of cold. Is fid for (50 doses. —Advt.

Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Sturmer apples. Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street, Hokitika.—Ad vt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza