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Hokitika Guardian, 16 May 1928, Page 2

'I he National Mortgage and Agency Coy. invite entries for a fat and store stock stile at Harihari oil .Time 18th.

The medical report on Monday afternoon as to the illness of Sir ClmrleSkerrett. Chief Justice, is that his condition continues very satisfactory indeed, and therefore, no more bulletins will be issued.

Owing to the floods in .South Westlaud. Mr E. Cholerton, optical specialist. was unable to pay bis announced visit to Wataroa and Wailio. returning from Harihari last evening and going north to-day.

With a view to the establishment of a regular air service covering the whole of the Dominion. Mr Douglas Mill, who lias recently made several successful flights from Auckland in his Moth aeroplane, is visiting various centres, nrroinpnnicd by Captain 1.. M. Isitt. second in command of the New Zealand Flying Corps, seeking suitable landing grounds.

Tho weather cn.nl in nod ivt' and stormy yesterday and about 1.15 ji.in. after a heavy shower there was a hailstorm, some of the hail being very large. In the evening the gale increased in violence, and about 6 n.m. there was a vivid lightning and thunder storm, some of the claps being very close and loud. The night continued very stormy and there was a very heavy sea running.

Men’s and hoys pyiania suits, winter weight material from Horrorkses pyjama cloth. Prices, men's 12s Gd to 14s Gd ; hoys and youth 6s Gd to 9s lid at McKays.—Advt.

Woods* Great Peppermint Jure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

'lhe quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Xazol.” No cold is Xazol-proof. Heals numerous membranes and clears air passages. Is Go buys 60 doses.—Advt.

Just landed 200 cases Pearinains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2).—Advt.

Men's overcoats, new styles just arrived, English and New Zealand make. Prices 59s 6d to £G 6s. Men’s new gabardine overcoats, waterproof Hk interlined, guaranteed weather proof, 95s at McKays.—Advt.

Avoid chills and ills by taking

“ Xazol,” the surest protection against coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d.— Adyt.

Entries for tlie Kokatahi Winter Show close to-niglit with Mr T. Ecdesficld, Secretary, Kokatahi. ’Phono 1721).

An extraordinary ‘'Gazette” notice lias been issued, announcing that Parliament has been .prorogued until .Tune 23th.

While a goods train was proceeding through the Otira Tunnel yesterday morning a portion of the overhead electrical equipment attached to' the tunnel came adrift with the result that the train as held up for some considerable time, and through traffic was delayed until the repairs were effected. 1 he Christchurch express was delayed only for a few minutes owing to the mishap.

What promises to he an outstanding success from all view points, is tlie Hibernian Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening. Everything is now in preparation for the event. An excellent supper has been prepared, good music secured, and the floor will he in first-class order. Patrons attending will ho assured of an enjoyable evening, and will, it is felt sure, he well pleased with the arrangements made.

Although it was stated that returned soldiers would he strenuously o]> posed to the suggestion, the W'nitemntn Electric Power Board passed a resolution on Monday expressing the opinion that Anzac T)av should be observed m future on the Sunday nearest to April 25th. It was contended that the significance, of Anzac Bay would not ho lost if the proposal wore carried into effect, and in addition casual labourers would not he penalised through having to lose a day’s wages.

The Returned Soldiers’ euchre tournaments commence Thursday, Bay 17th in the Soldiers’ I lull at S o’clock. The following eight prizes wiil he for competition on the opening night. Hirst- prize, 701 b bag" of sugar and 501 b bag ol flour; second prize. 51b tin of lea; third prize, slb of butter ; fourth prize, 101 b tin of honey; fifth prize, tin of assorted biscuits; sixth prize, I tins of poaches; seventh prize, I dozen jellies; eighth prize. .‘1 tins pineapple. Supper. Admission 2s. Play commences at S o’clock.—Advt.

Bdspite the unfavourable weather conditions existing last evening a large crowd of people gathered at St. Mary’s flub for the weekly euchre tournament Throughout, the games were keenly contested and at the conclusion five competitors werg in the running for the prizes, one contestant winning straight out, the remaining four playing off lor the other prizes respectively. The following were the winners: Ist. -Mrs H. Fitzgerald. 2nd. Mr 15. .Sumner, 3rd. Miss L Yoalc. 4th. Mr M. MrGavin. An excellent supper was served before the gathering dispersed.

The latest “His Master’s Voice Griimaphone The Re-Entrant” model has arrived and is something entirely new. No lies: ri lit ion could adequately bring to you realisation ol tlie t-re-mcndoiv improvements embudied in this reninrkahie instrument. A much larger lone chamber lias been made possible by more scientific- folding and division. Further scientific proportionment and treatment of curves ensures the smoother and more natural (lowing of tlie sound waves. VTe urge you to accept our invitation to a demonstration of what must unquestionably take pride of place with any grama phono hitherto produced. Aar rail’s Sports and Music Depot. Bevell Street.—Advt.

A prosecution under a little known section of the Stamp Duties Act took place in the Police Court at Dunedin on Monday! when L. S. Kerens was charged with having made a valuation of slock and chattels, and with having within fourteen days thereafter neglected to write it out in words and figures showing the amount id the valuation on duty stamped material. The evidence showed that an agreement fui 1 sale and purchase was made on April Util. D>27. Defendant was engaged to value stock in connection with the sale, but failed to make a certificate on a stamped document until April 30th. 1028. it was not a serious breach, and the Dipartment wished the proceedings to serve as a warning. A tine of 10s and costs was. imposed.

New shipments just opened from London to-day of Indies’ water-proof rubber coats with hats to match, fancy snake and lizard designs: Coats 15s Gd, hats; to match Os Od. Fancy designs with piped edges: Coats 22s fid. hats to match 8s fid. Coloured art silk coats 22s fid. lints to match 8s fid. Fancy pattern art silk coats 28s Gd. hats to match. Ids (id. See our window display.—MeK tty’s.—Advt.