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Hokitika Guardian, 9 November 1927, Page 2

There will he an Empire broadcast of the Armistice Day service in London to he held on Friday next. The reception will he in New Zealand on Saturday morning from 8.30 to 10.30 o’clock.

'Pin' members of the R.S.A. are invited to attend the public service at All Saints’ Church at 7.15 o'clock on Friday evening in connect inn with the commemoration of A i mist ice Day, when Itis Lordship. the Bishop of Christchurch will lie the preacher.

Armistice Day will he observed on Friday next, the anniversary of the day, nine years ago, on which a hall was called in the Great War. The Mayor in this issue requests that a two-minutes’ silence lie observed nt 11

Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.IL, lias writ ton to the Grey District Jubilee Coin mitteo advising that a warship will be visiting Groymouth during the Diamond Jubilee week, and that HALS. Diomede or HALS. Dunedin, and possibly both, will he there.

A serious accident held Albert Topp on Saturday. While employed at the Wallis Alill at flic fiiiingaliua banding, ho was engaged loading a trolley with lugs, and while placing a log on the trolley it started to move. Topp fell, and the log rolled on him, injuring his head and hack. He was admitted t<j the Heefton Hospital.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co. I.til. advise dated London. Ith, as follows: -Danish butter, 100 s (190 s) : New Zealand, unsalted 184 sto 188 s (181 sto 188 s), salted. Kids to 172 s (172 s to 17ds). Market steady. New Zealand cheese, white and coloured, 100 sto 102 s (101 sto Hits). Market quiet. Canadian white and coloured. 102 sto 103 s (102 s to 104 s).

Exports for the nine months ended .September 30, 1927, states the Government Statistician, amounted to £37,910,688, and imports for the same period to £33,081.039, leaving an excess of exports over imports of £1,232,619. Figures for the corresponding period last year are; Exports, £37.316,920; imports, £37,101,368 ; excess of imports over exports, £57,1-18.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 16, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever 18, enteric fever 1. tuberculosis 11, pneumonia 1, pneumonic influenza I, puerperal sepsis 1, lethargic encephalitis 2, hydatids 2. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 1, tuberculosis 1. Deaths in the Canterbury District were:—Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 3. pneumonic influenza 1. puerperal sepsis 1, and hydatids 1 ; total 7.

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

If you do you rown upholstering you will lie pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings, 50in. wide, at 5s (id per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison's. —Advt.

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

Call to-day at Addison’s and inspect new hall squares, carpet squares, runners, Into squares and hearth rugs. These are showing in all the newest designs and colourings.—Advt.

If you do your own upholstering you will he pleased with our new tapestries in the new colourings, 50in. wide, at os Gd per yard. Coloured Curtain Nets also Ivory in great variety.—Addison’s. —Advt.

Just opened direct from the best manufacturers a large assortment ot hearth rugs in Wilton, Axminster, Tapestry and reversible, also new designs in sofa squares and carpet runners. Best value obtainable rugs from 8s 9d, 12s 6d to 42 Gd.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

There’s no sticky mess when yo polish with liquid “Tan-01.” Unsurpassed for furniture, floors, linoleums and all leather goods. Easy to apply Economical. All grocers.—Advt.

Men! Don’t miss the bus—Get measured for your holiday suit right now. The ’Xmas rush is now on: The tailors soon will be saying: We cannot take any more, orders for delivery betore ’Xmas.—Get measured at McKay’s, immediately. You can take delivery at any time it suits you. McKay’s, Weld Street, Hokituca.—Advt.

DV. H. Stopforth lias just landed a consignment of women’s Kayser “slipper heel” silk hose in all the new shades.—Ailvt.

Alexander Reef reports that sixty tons of ore were crushed for a return of 84ozs. 4dwt.. and 70 tons of sands were eyanided for 20oz. 3dwt. of bullion. This return from the cyanide plant covers the months of September and October.

The Rev. 11. G. Brown (a Murchison boy) who is now a missionary of the Methodist Clfureh, will he the speaker at a social to-morrow (Thursday) evening at St. Paul's Methodist Church in aid of Foreign Missions. Collection.

There was a good attendance at St. Mary’s Cluli last evening when the weekly euchre took place. The following wore the prize winners: Ist. Mrs G. Hutch; 2nd. Mr Parker; 3rd. Mrs Bennett; Ith. Mrs Lynch. Supper was served ho loro the gathering dispersed. The aggregate prize wnners for the season were .Mrs If. Fitzgerald and Dir IT. Parker.

The marriage was celebrated at the Anglican ( hutch. Westport, on Monday morning, of Dir Wiliam Petersen, well known in turf circles as rider tit numerous trotting meetings, to Miss Rene Pearson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Pearson, of Westport. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast in the Elite Tea Rooms, the Rev. Jarniyn proposing the principal toast.

The Woodstock hall is sure to he packed to-night when the Anniversary Ball takes place. The Committee have been working very hard to make the event a success, so patrons are assured of a good night’s enjoyment. Ihe music will he supplied liv the BlackHand Orchestra, so dance-goers arc sure of music of the host. The duties of M..C. will ho in the capable hands of Dir A. Xancekevill.

At the enquiry into the recent fire tragedy at Dlurchison, the billowing verdict was returned by the coroner, Dir Hugh Eraser: —On October 29, at Dlurchison. Bertram Edward Rouislon met his death by burning in the lire which totally destroyed the Commercial Hotel, in which he was sleeping, there being no evidence to show how the lire originated.

While a young man named D\ allace was riding a motor-cycle on the 1)111lnanstowii Hill, near Kumara, his machine crashed into a car coming in the direction of Greyniouth. Wallace, who is a sou of Dlrs .1. DlcEarlane, of Kumara. received a deep gash on the leg, the wound penetrating to the hone. He was also badly .shaken. He was taken to bis borne, where be received medical attention.

All roads should lead to-night to the Town Hall, where sports are assured of a good evening's entertainment at the Scout Boxing Tournament. Care lias been taken in matching some ten or twelve pairs, and it is stated that the boys are capable of giving quite good displays of scientific sparring. The sport is to lie recommended, since in addition to the athletic training, it develops alertness self control and confidence Dir J. J. Bret"ze, sour., lias kindly consented to act as referee.

The wedding of Dir DV. 11. Cogswell and Miss Cara llopgood was solemnised yesterday morning at Holy Tirinity Church, Greyniouth, in the presence of a numerous gathering of friends of the happy couple. Dfiss Pearl llopgood attended law sister as bridesmaid, while Dir A. Hughes filled the role of best man. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Carr. The wedding guests were .subsequently entertained at Herb. .Moore’s tea rooms, when the health of the happy couple was duly toasted. Mr and Dlrs Cogswell left later for Christchurch en route for Manurewa, Auckland, oil their honeymoon.

The police at Greymotb yesterday afternoon made a raid on the premises of .Mr A. 11. Chiinn. Albert Street billiard saloon), anil of Mr James liassell, High Street (residence). Those present in the billiard saloon. 1(1 in number, were taken to the police station, and a little later were charged at the Courthouse, Janies Ilassnll with using promises in High Street as a common gaming house, A. 11. Cliumi on a similar charge for premises in Albert Street, anil J. G. Heffernan with assisting. They were remanded till .Monday on bail. Fifteen other men were charged with being found in a common gaming bouse. Four (seamen off a boat in port) were discharged and the others remanded till Dlonday next.

11l this issue we publish mi advertisemont hy C. E. Meredith Limited, AViiimate, with reference to their strawberries. The finest flavoured strawberries grown in New Zealand are grown in' AVaimate, and in the markets at the cities those crown at AVaimate brine the highest prices on account of their excellent quality and flavour. To meet the requirements of lunaM householders 0. F. Meredith Ltd. are putting them up in 12 and 101 b. crates, ami at the juice advertised freight paid to any station they should come within reach of all. The crop comes in quickly and of course supplies are limited. Those of our readers desiring supplies .should place their order at once to save any disappointment.

A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnised this morning at .St. Alary’s C hurch, Hokitika, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Father O’Doherty, of Ross, when Eileen, the youngest daghter of Air and Mrs J. Maloney, of AVoodstock, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Gordon, the fifth son of Airs Peake, and the late G. llaussmann. The bride, who was given away by her father, was smartly gowned in a frock of bois-de-rose repp, beautifully embroidered, with hat to match. She was attended by ATiss Phyllis Hnussmann, who wore a pretty frock of apple-green brocaded crepc-de-chine, relieved with champagne, and hat to match. Air E. Hnussmami carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the happy couple left for Christchurch on their honeymoon.

“Gold Star” a hose of quality for women at a very reasonable price of 7s lid. Ask to see these at AA’. H. Stop’fortli’s.—Advt.