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Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1927, Page 2

There was a fair attendance at St. Alary’s euchre tournament last evening, The prate winners were -First, Afr O.

Lucas (Harihari) ; second, Airs Su van ; third, Air Lewis (Haribar fourth, Air R. Haussinau.

Tlio'-e connected with picture interests are unanimous that if the proposal to increase rlu> duty on foreign films from Id to 3d foot is adopted, those who patronise picture shows will have to pny more for their amusement.

The suggest in n to present wireless sets to the local hospitals is meeting with much favor, and already several valuable offers to help in raising the funds have been made. These will be placed before the public meeting it is intended to call for next Tuesday night.

The death occurred in the Buffer Hospital of Cyril Aubrey Ayres, aged thirty-six. Air Ayres was horn at

Recfton but spent practically all his life in Westport, except for four and a-!ialf years when he was away at the war. His mother is resident in Westport and lie lias a brother in Sydney. His father died thirty-four years ago.

An Auckland correspondent of the “Press” states:—That arrangements were being made for Sir Joseph Ward to take over the leadership of the Liberal Party was stated by Air Hall Skelton in an address given by him at Waiuku in suport of Afr T. Parker. Liberal candidate in the Raglan byeelection

■ When daylight saving was being discussed in the House of Representatives last week Sir Aiaui Pntnare, said that according to Maori legend, his ancestor, Aiaui, had, in days gone by. lessoned the still, and delayed it in its course, so making the days and nights longer. He was their first daylight saver. The Maoris had been in New Zealand for hundreds of years since then and they did not want any more daylight saving. They were satisfied with things as Afaui left them.

Arrested on u charge of failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order made at Hokitika in 11)26, a young man, Lance Rasmussen (represented by Afr W. J. Joyce) appeared before Air A. Xavlor, J.P. at the Greyinouth Court yesterday. On the application of Air Joyce, the case was adfourned until the sitting of the Court at Hokitika on September 29th. defendant lieing released meanwhile on his own recognisances. Sergeant ,T. Smyli, who represented the police, ox--plained that the warrant for defendant’s arrest was issued at Hokitika.

The selection of a spring outfit 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, crepe-de-chines.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Cheap eggs all the year round if von preserve a good supply now. Sharland’s “Aloa” Brand Egg Preservative keeps them fresh for months. Clean and economical.—Advt.

Cable advice from London states that after 20th. September, 1927 (in London) prices of sheetings and calicoes will have to be advanced. We advise people to buy sheetings now and recommend McKay’s, Hokitika, for best rallies.—Advt.

Economise money, time and labour Use “Tan-01”, the liquid polish for floors, furniture and leather goods.— Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza

Territorials attending the Military Ball this evening who aro not in uniform will he regarded as defaulters. —Advt.

Tiie annual general meeting of All Saints’ Tennis Club will be held in the pavilion on Friday next, 23rd inst., at 5 o’clock. A full attendance of members and intending members is requested.—Advt.

The Hon J. G. Coates has sent a cable to the M.C.C. expressing Now Zealand’s warm appreciation of the hospitality shown the cricket team. He also sent a message of congratulation to Mr Hay. Appreciative replies have been received.

To-night! To-night! Don’t forget! Your last chance to have the fun of the year. Novelties, a good supper and a special “ Eleetroluxed ” floor. To-mor-row night for the juveniles and more good fun. So come along: don’t miss your chance for the like of it comes only (nice n year. For the fast time in print we hope you have a good time and arc hoping (■> meet you to-night.

The amount of traffic passing through the Ol.ira Tunnel this year is far greater than during last year. Each week there lias heen an increase in tonnage ranging from five hundred to a thousand tons over the corresponding week of last year. For the week ended on Saturday 11.138 tons were taken through the tunnel. For .the corresponding week lask year, tlio quantity was 9691. tons.

At t!i«' ordinary monthly meeting of tlio Kokaiahi-Koiternngi Farmers’ Union a resolution was passed expressing appreciation towards those people who generously gave the use of their cirs in connection with the recent Farmers’ Excursion. Members also expressed their indebtedness to Dr Teirhc'ininnii and Mr IT. T. Parry for the special assistance they gave ill entertaining the farmers.

The Returned Soldiers’ ouclire tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Hall, next Friday. September 23rd. at 8 o’clock sharp, when the following useful 1 prizes will he competition:—First, a set of five enamel pots, enamel kettle and teapot; second, oakcased clock; third, pair of copper howls ; fourth, sweet dish and stand. Supper provided. Admission 2s. Fight o’clock—Advt.

A pretty and quiet wedding was solemnised at the Oxford Terrace Unpin! Church, Christchurch, on September 12th. when Cora McLean, daughter of Mr 0. It. Cox, of Chapter Street, Christchurch, was married to Edward C liolerton, optical specialist, of Nelson. The officiating clergyman was the Bov. .1, Robertson. The bride was given away by her brother M.r Douglas Cox. A reception was held at the Winter Harden, after which the bride and bridegroom left for north.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reunited in the •Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday iotailed gl. as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, It; diphtheria. 2; tuberculosis,*7 : pneumonia, 3; erysipelas. 1 ; hydatids. 1 ; infantile paralysis. 1 ; tetanus, I ; pneumonic influenza. I West Coast; Diphtheria, 3. In the Canterbury district four deaths from tuberculosis were reported.

in accordance with the independently expressed wish of the pooplc of the (*wk Islands, it has been decided that the new motor-ship which i.s being liui 1 1 to the order of, the New Zealand Government for tile Islands trade, will h: named Maui Fomare. The Maui thin ia re will he launched on Sent mil er

29th. and il is expected that she v, ill arris, in New Zealand next February. I! shin will trade between New Zealand, Niue and Samoa, and it, i-> expected that she will malm about 10 voyages a year. Her discharging and loading ports in New Zealar.il will bo Wellington. Lyttelton, and Auckland, and it is probable that she will malm Wellington her first port of call from the J,sands, and Auckland kef pari of departure. Captain A. R. Caul, late of the Hiiicmon, left for England last month to take command of the Maui Pom a re.

A lady’s toilette is incomplete without p;ood hosiery: We stock dependable lines only in all the wanted shades: Artificial silk “One Step ” 3s (id. “ New City ” 4s lid. Bond’s “Sylk Arto ” (is lid. Bonds’ l)u-!0 Svlks 8s lid. Satisfaction guaranteed.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “Nnzol” on sugar. Quickly banishes nil kinds of cold. Is Od for 00 doses.—Advt. Just arriving: A choice consignment of winter Stunner apples. Paterson, ARchel and Co., Ltd., Wharf Street, Hokitika.—Advt.