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Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1927, Page 2

The County Overseer notifies that tin Koiterangi road near Mr llouliston’: residence, will lie closed to all trafli to-morrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. fo. renewal of a defective culvert.

Mr Chas Bucket!, the well-known Christchurch athlete, who has visited Hokitika on different occasions, will attempt to break the world’s record by swinging six pound clubs for 72 hours. The attempt will In' made al Christchurch some time during Carnival week now approaching.

A final reminder is given of the entertainment to lie given in the Princess Theatre to-night by St. Paul’s Dramatic Chili. Three attractive comedies are to he staged, and judging from successful rehearsals a very pleasant entertainment will result. Popular prices are being charged and a large attend-arn-o is assured. The Chili’s- Orchestra will supply attractive musical numbers.

The small stneniship Kennedy, vvliicb was to bave sailed on Tuesday for Foxton, lias been belt! up at Lyttelton owing to an objection by the c-rew to the amount of deck cargo carried. The ship was ready for sdi at 3 p.m, and her deck cargo, which was below the maximum allowed, bad been passed by the Marine Department’s inspector. *Tho crew, 'acting on the advice of n Union official, refused to sail unless half the deck cargo was removed. The agents declined to do this pending receipt of instructions from the owners, and the departure of the vessel was postponed until next ci>iy.

Notice of the first 'amendment to the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration has been given. Tt proposes the elimination of the preference to unionists provision. The mover is Mr. .7. G. Elliot fOroua), and tire proposed amendment is couched in the following terms; “The Court shall not embody in any award made by it a provision securing preference of employment to the members of an industrial union of workers bound by the award, unless the insertion of such a provision is agreed to by all the parties represented in the proceedings before tbe Court, and to lie bound by the award.” It is stated that if the proposal as set out above is carried there will be no necessity to proceed with the clause in the Bill which seeks to exempt farm workers from the operation of the Act. For a dry, glossy surface to floors and furniture polish with liquid “TanOl.” "Won't smear, and does not collect dust. Economical and easily applied.

Marcella Satin Bed Quilts, single and double-bed sizes, prices 19s lid to 55s for super quality and size at McKay’s. —Advt.

Sore throat, huskiness, instantly dis polled by “ Nazol.” Goes to the root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. Is Gil buys GO doses, ready for use.— AdvN

Call to-day at Addison’s and inspect new hall squares, carpet squares, runners. lino squares and hearth rugs. These are showing in all the newest designs and colourings.—Advt. Now is the time that every housewife contemplates making improvements to her home, whether it is carpets, linoleums, rugs, runners or curtains that are required the best value for your money is at Schroder and Co. who have tbe latest designs and colourings in furnishing goods.—Advt.

Have you seen Paterson’s selection of dainty aprons and house-frocks. If not a pleasure in store awaits you.— Advt.

The Hokitika Lawn Tennis Club will hold the official opening of the season on Saturday next, oth. November, when a Progressive Handicap Tournament will be played. Visitors and members of local clubs are cordially invited to l>e present and take part in the play. Lady members are reminded it will be a general tea day.—Advt.

The death of Mr John O’Brien occurred at the Grey Hospital yesterday, after an illness of alxiut three months. Deceased, who was fifty years of age, V/.is a resident of Blaketown lor the past fourteen years. He leaves a wife and family of seven children, two sons, and five daughters, the oldest boy being twenty yea is of age, and the youngest lour yo-irs. lie "as a miner by occupation.

The Princess Theatre is likely to hold a capacity house this evening when the St. Paul’s Dramatic Club will make its initial appearance. Some thirty performers will take part in three playlets, and the variety of the programme should ensure a very pleasant entertainment. There will he a very pleasing stage presentation in the three distinctive productions, while a locally organised orchestra will supply a varied programme of incidental music.

Tlio funeral of the late Mr C'. J Nightingale took place this morning. There was a very large assemblage of mourners, the country districts being well represented, and also the several local bodies with which deceased was connected. Four members of the “Guardian” staff acted as pall-hearers. There wore many floral tributes received from sorrowing friends making a decided testimony to the esteem in which deceased was held in the community. The Bov. J. Perkins, assisted by Canon Hamilton conducted the services at All Saints’ Church and the graveside.

The funeral of the late Mrs A. Clifton, of Pimu, took place yesterday afternoon. Leaving liimu at 1.30 p.m. there was a large gathering present. As the cortege passed Woodstock School the .scholars lined the roadside in respectful attention. At All Saints Church there was an .impressive service h.v Rev J. Perkins, assisted by Canon Hamilton, who also officiated at the graveside. A large number of townspeople joined the cortege at the church, from whence it was an impressive one. Various local bodies, of which Mr Clifton was a former member were represented, including Westland County Council and the Hospital Board. A largo number of floral tributes were placed on the graveside from sorrowing friends.

Complaints were made at the meeting of the Grey Jjubilec Committee that many business people were refusing to sign the- guarantee of £.| to cover any possible loss on the celebrations. The Mayor (Mr J. AY'. Creenslade) find that business people were the- ones who would profit most by visitors to the jubilee and be thought that they should support the committee to the extent of guaranteeing a paltry £4 each towards the expenses; especially as it was hoped that the celebrations would be self-support-ing and not even a portion of the guarantee would have to he called up ll<> was sorry to think that the business community w'is not individually willing to support the jubilee to Ibe extent, of signing the guarantee. So far only ;v portion of the business area had been er.nvn.siied. but the refusals to sign had been surprising.

Just opened direct front the host manufacturers a large assortment ol hearth rugs in AYilton, Axminster. Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Best value obtainable rugs Irion 8s !.'d, l;is 6<l t<> 12 fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

A fen ! Don’t miss the lms—Get measured for your holiday suit light now. The ’Ninas rush is now on. The tailors soon will he saying: AYe cannot take any more orders lor delivery before ’Ninas.—Get measured at AlYKay’s, immediately. You can lake delivery at any time it suits you. McKay’s, Weld Street, 14 oki 11 aa.—Advt.

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A brilliant polish that lasts longer is obtained with liquid “Tan-01.

Gives a dry, glossy surface. Easily applied,, and economical.—Advt. The “Throe Queens” a low-priced Ladies’ Art Silk Hose of distinction, in the newest shades, banana, woodland rose, French mule, coral, champagne, etc., price -Is 3d at AlcKays.—Advt.