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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1928, Page 2

Air J. Hewer advises that the new Ford car will he on exhibition in Hold tika next week.

-Mr S. Godfrey was the winner of tin clay bird shooting match at Kokatah yesterday.

The usual euchre evening will ho hold at the .Soldiers’ Hal! to-night, Play, which will lie held in the annexe, will commence at 8 o'clock.

At the Woodstock Hall to-night (Thursday) a programme of music and song hv Captain Hornes and party will he given. Admission K; children (id.—Advt.

The Public Works Department has granted the Westland County Council £7O C for £ being a flood damage grant to capo with the erosion of the Kaknpotahi river above tbe County bridge. The river has made serious inroads of late, neces.sila.ting -the strengthening of the river hank facing of scrub and stone, portion of which has been carried away.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during the week e dod noon on Monday totalled GO, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 44; diphtheria, 2; enteric. 2; tuberculosis, 7; pneumonia, 0; pneumonic influenza, ]; purperal sepsis, 1. West Coast: Diphtheria, 3; pneumonia, I; purperal sepsis, I; cerebrospinal meningitis, I. There were two deaths from tuberculosis in Canterbury.

Mr IS. A. Wells, County ( huiruinn, at the request of the District Farmers’ Union, visited Station road, Eoitorangi, yesterday forenoon for the purpose of ascertaining local .requirements regarding the further extension of the road. Several settlers were persent and urged the road he carried on to link up with the Whiteonihe road. Mr Wells explained that the County Council had applied for a grant for the work, and in view of the desire to have the road constructed would press for its early extension to meet requirements. Mi- Seddon M.P. lias received tho following letter from the Minister of Public Works':-—‘‘"l am duly in receipt of your letter in which you advise that the Kokatahi Farmers’ Union lias requested you to urge authorisation of the expenditure of £I,OOO on the completion of Station Road, Koiterangi. In response to your letter I shall he pleased to arrange for full details to ho supplied and the request for financial assistance will receive early and careful consideration. I shall advise vou further at an early date.”

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Hall this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock when the following valuable prizes will be for competition : First prize, two large reversible wool hearth rugs; second prize, one ladies chubby umbrella; third prize, 011 c fancy coloured supper cloth; fourth prize, two fancy rex mats. All prize winners play off at end of season for aggregate prizes. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

For evening wear we are now showing the latest in silks, georgettes, crepe de ehenes, velvets, also gold and silver lacc and 36-inch lace nets. New evening frocks now opening* in taffeta, georgette, crepe do ehenes and art silks.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

New shipments just opened from London to-day of ladies’ water-proof rubber coats with hats to match, fancy snake and lizard designs: Coats 15s 6d, hats to match 6s 9d. Fancy designs with piped edges: Coats 22s 6d, hats to match 8s 6d. Coloured art silk coats 22s 6d, lints to match 8s 6d. Fancy pattern art "silk coats 28s 6d, hats to match 10s 6d. See our window display.—McKay’s..—Advt.

Quick despatch to stubborn colds is certain with “ Nnzol.” Take a few drops 011 lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful, penetrating, and acst like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.

Woods' Croat Papperniint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza

The new Gabardine Raincoat, oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a fine range, of winter overcoats. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt.

“ Nazol ” is unequalled for relieving coughs, colds, catarrh, and sore throats. Handy, efficacious, and money-saving. 60 closes Is 6d.—Advt.

Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, 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.

The Annual Ball of the Kumara Medical Association taxes place in the Memorial Hall, Ivumnra to-morrow (Friday) evening. The usual very complete arrangements have hoen made for a successful gathering.

Captain Bald of the Elsie reported last evening from Okuru that two bolts in the rudder were broken, being discovered while making an inspection. They had the rudder adrift and were repairing it and would be ready for sea to-day. The weather there was line but not bright.

It was announced at the Winter Show at Kokatahi yesterday, that many settlers up and down the district are booking up for the farmers trip to Otago next week. A round of engagements at Dunedin and district is fixed which should give the travellers a lmppy time.

The new gas holder at the local works was inflated with air yesterday as -a try-out. Being of the telescope variety it rose to a considerable height, and has become a feature of the surroundings in the Eastern suburbs. The new holder will he inflated again, before being linked up with the gas supply and town service. Probably during next month it will he in regular action.

The holiday attraction on Monday evening (King’s Birthday) will he the Annual Social Dance of the Hokitika Bowling Club, notable for the very successful manner in which it always passes off and the very complete arrangements of the ladies’ committee. With the music by Boss’ Orchestra patrons are assured an enjoyable cvcnin.g.

Come along to the monster Paddy’s Market which is being held in the Soldier’s Hall on Saturday. The proceedings open at II a.m. and from that hour onwards the various stall holders will he kept busy disposing of their many and attractive goods. In addition to the stalls afternoon tea will he available, and the service rendered in that department will he a highly efficient one.

The “oldest inhabitant” at the Hokitika Mental Hospital died yesterday afternoon. The debased was admitted to the institution on May 30th, 1871 and lie passed away on May 30th, after only a few days illness. lie was admitted, from the StalTordtown district, the certifying medical men being Drs. Dermptt and Bosetti, while Mr G. 0. I'itzgerald, 8.M.; was the committing magistrate. All those connected with the committal -and reception of the patient have long passed away. The deceased was 87 years of age so that while only 30 years of age when admitted, 7)7 years of his life were passed in the local institution. The deceased was hale and hearty up to eleven days ago when he took to bed an I died of senile decay and heart failure. Prior to being admitted to the hospital quarters he had been able to do light duties, and was a good and willing worker.

Zonophone records tor June:—“Beloved in Your Absence (Bessie Jones) ;

“Wave to Me” and “Back I went to Parliament ” (by Clarkson Bose, comedian) ; “Baby’s Sweetheart” and “Littlc'Toddlekins” by string sextette;

“Baby’s Sweetheart” and “Toddle Along,” by Mnurce Elwirt (baritone); “ Simple A veil ” and “ L’Extase (by Elsie Southgate) violin; “ Clonk-er-ty-Clonk ” and “ If Your Face Wants to Baugh, Well Bet It ” by Maurice and Sydney (duettists) ; “It May he Influenza ” and “ Don Alfonso (by Tommy Handley, comedian); “ Away Down South ” and “A Slmdy Tree” (bv Tom Waring, tenor); “The 11.60 Express ” and “ The Green Eyes of the Yellow God ” (by Arthur Chcsney) humorous; “Belt Brandon” and “With All Her Faults 1 Love Her Still ” (by Maurice Gunsky. tenor); “Stepping on the T varies ” and “Where, Oh. Where Do 1 Live?” (by Devonshire dance hand) ; “Navel Cadets” march and “St. Julian ” march by Block Diamond’s hand at 4s each.—Yarrall’s Sports and Music Depot, Bevell Street. —Advt.

Mon’s overcoats, now stylos just arrived, English and Now Zealand make. Prices 59s 6(1 to ;CG Gs. Men’s new gabardine overcoats, waterproof ilk interlined, guaranteed weatlier proof, 9os at McKays.—Advt.

oufferers from broncliitis or astluna will get speedy relief by taking V Nazol ” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is Gd buys GO doses.—Advt.

His .Master’s Voice Records for Jifn'e: —“The Waltzing Doll” and “At Dawning” (by Light Symphony Orchestra) ; “ Carmen Pallet Music ” (by Koval Opera Orchestra, Covent Garden) ; “ ’lhe Planets ” and “ Dance of the Spirits of the Earth ’ ’(by Symphony Orchestra, A. Coates) ; Lohengrin Prelude, Part 1 and 2 (by Symphony Orchestra, Wagner); “ f.a. Holieme— Fantasia ” Part 1 and 2 (Symphony Orchestra) ; “ Olf to Philadelphia ” and ” Chorus Gentleman ” (by Percy Hemming) ; “ Madame. Butterfly ” (bv Browning Mummery) ; “1 AVaited for the Lord ” and “ O Come Every One That Thirsteth ” (by Master E. Lough, and Temple Church Choir); “La 1 raviata ” selections 1 and 2, Creators’ Band; “Miss Annabello Lee ” and “ Hear I)em Bells ” (by Paul AA’liiteman’s K.vthm Boys); “ Ear Away in Hawaii” and “My Blue Mountain Home ” (by AC Dalhart) ; “ AI y Blue Heaven ” and “ Just a -Afemory ” (New Light Symphony orchestra). —A. A\ T . Yarrall, Solo Agent. Bevell .Street.— Advt.