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Hokitika Guardian, 2 June 1928, Page 2

Ihe “Guardian" will not lip published on -Monday next (Kind’s Birthday).

/■Spec!); I prices lor tobral.'o shirts with collar to match for !) dozen lots. W. H. Stopfdrtli.—Advt.

Tim All Blacks in Koutli Africa play their second match of the tour this afternoon. The result will lie displayed at the “‘Guardian” Office to-mor-row morning at 8.30 o'clock.

The holiday attraction on Monday evening will he the Bowling C'luh’s Social Dante in the Soldiers’ Mall. Dancing will commence at 8.110 p.m. shai-p and music will be provided by Boss’ Orchestra. A capital supper .will be provided and the Hour i.s receiving the necessary attention. A large attendance is expected.

“Breeze” the most popular song hi at. Yarrall’s.—Advt.

News from South indicate that the .Main Highway Board lias had the bridge site at Vines and McCullough Creeks laid oil' preparatory to preparing estimates for the erection of the two bridges. When erected, the whole of the stream crossings affecting motor car traffic as f:n- south as Okurito will he bridged, and flooded streams should not delay traffic.

The road tractor of the Bublie Works Department, lias been used lately to recondition the main highway ill the Tetalio district. A splendid demonstration has been given in the matter of remodelling an old road, excellent work being done in a very brief time. Residents express pleasure and satisfaction at tbe improved condition of tbe road, which is part of the main highway.

A general meeting of .subscribers to the Hokitika Free Public Library will be held at the Magazine B 10111/ at 7.30 o’clock on Friday evening. Ibe business will include tbe reception of tbe report and balance sheet. election of subscribers’ representatives to the committee of management, and the consideration of any general business, including any suggestions brought forward by subseri tiers. Intending new subscribers are invited to attend.

“Breeze” the latest, call at Yarrall’s to-day and bear if.—Advt.

As tbe result of eating honeycomb, the cells of which had not been closed, M.r and Mrs Taylor and their two children, and some natives residing at Omaramutu, several miles from Opotiki, wore poisoned (states a local correspondent). Air Taylor and bis two children suffered from severe" convulsions, necessitating medical attention. Mrs Taylor, who did not eat as much honey as the others, escaped more lightly. Some Maoris who were poisoned also were fortunate, in that their sickness was not very serious.

A gas cooking demonstration will be held at tbe Soldiers’ Hall on Tuesday afternoon, commencing at 2.30 “o’clock. Airs Heinz will be in charge of the demonstrations as heretofore, and the latest in gas cooking appliances will be on view. The menu for the afternoon will he sponge cake, scones, steak and kidney pie, and fruit pasty, with delicacies as time permits. No doubt there will be a good attendance, as the convenience and comfort of cooking by gas is becoming widely appreciated. Afternoon tea will be served, the charge being sixpence, which will he donated to the Beautifying Society.

Towels must be cleared regardless of cost at AY. H. Stopforth’s.--Advt.

The Arbitration Court approves of the principle which denies casual employers the right to engage apprentices. This ruling was announced on Thusrday by Air Justice Frn.zer. Air W . Cecil Prime, employers’ assessor, was speaking in connection with applications to amend apprenticeship orders. “We are opposed,” he said, "1 1 wash-house ’ employers engaging apprentices, and would favour an award which would deny employers of less than a year’s standing the right of en-' gaging apprentices.” “ The Court approves of that principle and will insert a clause to that effect in the award.’ said Air Justice Frazer. Air E. C. Sutcliffe, secretary of'the Carpenters’ ITnion, objected to a certain clause, but Air Justice Frazer pointed out that the employers were in unanimity regarding the point under objection.

“ After all,” said his Honour. “ the Arbitration Court does not make the law. It merely administers it.”

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

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. Just landed 200 eases 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. Woods’ Great Peppermint * Cure aid for coughs, colds, influenza.

All the latest and popular song hits of the day at Yarrall’s.—Advt.

The report of the Ladies' Singles Competition of Che Hokitika Tennis Chili should read Miss M. Irwin rec. 15 beat Miss Lewis, scr., 30-24,

In view of counter attractions next week, the monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation Society will ho held on Wednesday next (6th inst) in lieu of the 'Tlmrsclny evening;. The meeting will bo held at 7.30 o’clock as usual.

A visit to Addison’s showroom will interest those in search of smart evening frocks in dainty colourings.— Advt.

When down the street this afternoon or evening call along to the Soldiers’ Hall where the -Monster Paddy’s Market is being held. You will find there everything you desire in the lino of household requirements, at a reasonable cost. Besides the main stalls a fishpond has been arranged for the children and in the tea rooms a dainty afternoon tea or supper can be procured.

On Sunday night, with favourable climatic conditions, the total eclipse of the moon will he visible throughout New Zealand. Peminibral eclipse will commence at 8.35 p.m. and will result in an almost imperceptible darkening of the lunar disc. At 9.-18 p.m the eclipse will commence, and at 11.1 p.m. the moon will he totally immvrsed in the shadow. Totality will continue until 12.18 a.m. when the shadow will gradually pass, until 1.32 a.m. when it will finally leave the lunar globe. Pcnumbrnl eclipse, will however, continue until 2.15 a.ill. on .Tunc -Ith. The magnitude of the eclipse will he 1247 times the moon’s diameter. The eclipse will he the second of five eclipses that will take place during the present year.

Mr William Greenslade, senr., passed away at his residence, South Beach, last evening, after a brief illness.* The deceased gentleman was one of the oldest identities of Greymoutli and district, and had attained the ripe age of 80 years. A native of Devon, Mr Greenslade came to New Zealand in the sixties, and within a decade settled in Groymouth, where ho resided practically for the remainder of his life. Not long after his arrival on the West Coast he took up land at South Bench, and later, with his brother (now resident, in Nelson) engaged in a tannery business, and also took considerable interest in gold mining. His wife predeceased him about three years ago. lie is survived by his brother. Mr Greenslade, of Nelson; two sons, Messrs .J. W. Greenslade (Mayor of Greymoutlii and Bev. W. Greenslade (of St. Alban's Methodist Church) ; and three daughters. Miss Greenslade and Miss A. Greenslade (Greymoutli), and Mrs .1. Jones (Nelson).

Tobralco neglige shirts with collar to match usual selling price its Gel. Our special cash prices 8s lid to 9s Cd. W. H. Stopforth.—-Advt.

The new deviation route at AVataroa on tlie main south road lias been resurveyed with a view to avoiding further possible erosion by tlie river. .Some of the residents consider the route should he taken further from the river beach for future safety, considering it will require only a few floods to find the new route again menaced.

Single and double bed down and wool felt quilts. This is a new line just opened to-day. Call and inspect at Addison’s.-—Advt.

“Three Cash .Specials,” a Ivertiseit in W. 11. Stopl'orth’s change of advertisement should be real u ;tll interest. In addition to high grade clothing and mercery, tins linn has regular stocks of blankets mud;.* by tinmost reputable manufacturers of New Zealand and Great Britain.-—Advt

Men’s and hoys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horrocksos pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s Gd to 14s 0(1 ; hoys and youth Os 6d to 0.3 lid at McKays.—Advt.

Quick' despatch to stubborn colds i certain with “ Nnzol.” Take a lev drops on lump sugar, or inhale. Power fill, penetrating, and nest like a charn 00 doses Is Od.—Advt.

from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief by taking “ Xazol ” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is Od buys 00 doses.—Advt.

A proved remedy for coughs and c-olds is “ Xazol.” Pleasant to take, economical. and gives quick relief. Sixty doses cost only eigbteenpence.—Advt,