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Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1928, Page 2

The All Blacks to-day are meeting Traiisval at Johannesburg. Th <• result should lie available to-morrow morning about 8..‘50 o'clock.

A grand ball will In- held in the Three Mile Hall on Wednesday. July lltli .ill aid of the funds of tho Arahura Football Club.

Messrs Dalgety a.sd Co. Ltd. notify the sale by auction on Wednesday next at 2 p.m. of the farm of T. .MeConnon. Kokatahi. consisting of 11 <> acres of freehold.

Schedules for the Hokitika Poultry an<l Pigeon Club’s annual Show in a handy booklet form are now in distribution throughout the district. Copies can bo obtained on application to tbe Secretary, Mr F. Ballinger, tailor. Bevel 1 St. A fine list of special prizes have been donated. Entries close on August 7th.

Patrons of the concert at Kokatahi Public Hall on Monday evening arc assured a vWy enjoyable programme, including a number of special novelty items, while for tlio ball to follow a capital orchestra will supply the dance music. With .special attention to the floor a pleasant dance should ensue. Cars will be running to Kokatahi from town for tho gathering.

"Out goes the Arbitration Court," said Mr J. 1). Hall (prV-sident I, when the following remit was carried at the Farmers’ Union Conference at Christchurch on Tuesday. ‘‘That compulsory fixation of wages by the Arbitration Court is undesirable, and should be abolished." “I think we are all in favour of it." he .said. “I’d like to see wlm is not.”

Now games for the winter evenings: “Lutlo.” “Snakes and Ladders,” “Motoring," “Blow Football,” “The Zoo Sinnofc,” “.Steeplechase,” “Bl’d P’g,” “The Down Mail,” “The Fairy Princess, ” “Flight Around the World,” “Big Game Hunting,” “Whizz” and Draughts at Is; Table Tennis 2s 3d, 3s. 7s Cd, 10s. 13s Cd at Ynrrall’s Novelty Depot, Hcvell St.—Advt.

Apropos of tbe custom of including notes in boxes of butter and cheese manufactured in this cuntrv for export. Air A. E. Gough, general manager of the Overseas Farmers' Federation. related a. humorous story during an address in Hawera about an old lady who wrote across an egg she was sending away with a consignment. It had cost her 2d, she said, and she asked how much it cost whoever should eventually purchase it. The reply came hack: “I am a politician. The egg cost me nothing.”

The following members of the Canterbury Education Board, being half the representatives of the respective wards of the Board’s district, will retire by effluxion of time in August, 1928:—Afessrs H. J. Bignell (NorthWest Ward), AV. P. Spencer (Middle Ward). G. AV. Armitage (South Ward), AA'. Johnson and C. S. Thompson (Christchurch Urban Area), and J. AA'. Gow (Timarn Urban Area). An election to fill the vacancies will be held on July 18th. Nominations will be received at tho Board’s office, Christchurch, up to o p.m. on June 27th.

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

Afen’s and boys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horror.kscs pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s Gd to 14s Gel ; boys and youth 6s 6d to 9s lid at McKays.—Advt.

.Mothers! Protect your kiddies from colds and coughs. Give them “Nazol” on sugar. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Safe, pleasant, economical. CO doses Is. Gd.—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.

sufferers from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief by taking “Nazol” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is 6d buys GO doses.—Advt. Woods’ Great peppermint Cure for Children’s Flacking Coughs. Stop that tckling cough! “Nazol” acts quickly, and never fails to give relief. The surest protection for all kinds of coughs and colds, 6Q doses 6d.—Advt.

Tlie usual monthly service will ho held at the Tvokatahi Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 2.30 o’clock. Newmans Motors Ltd. ears will leave on Monday evening for the concert and ball at Kokatahi. The entries for the fat stock sale at Arahura on Monday next appear in this issue. See Addison’s window for something exclusive in crepe cle chine afternoon frocks.—Advt. .Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. notify an auction sale of an assigned estate on Wednesday and Thursday next of 300 lots of assorted drapery, boots, etc. “Heroes of the Silver Fern” being a Souvenir Programme of the 1028 tour and a record of previous matches of the All Black Rugby Football teams. A concise history of New Zealand’s National game; a pictorial handbook that every Rugby follower will treasure. Price 2s Gd at Ynrrall’s Sports Depot. —Advt. Addison’s are offering a liberal discount on all ladies millinery, velour coats and fur necklets. Call early. Make a choice from our full stock.— Advt.

The Riniu Town Hall on Monday week will hold a crowded attendance when a grand concert and hall is being held. Excellent arrangements have been made for the entertainment and the results should prove highly satisfactory. The event was previously advertised for Wednesday. Juno 20th, but owing to a counter attraction being on it lias been decided to hold it on Monday, June 18th. Holders of tickets are reminded that the change ol date will not interfere with the tickets.

Lines of interest opened to-day at Addison’s:— Boys fancy knit pullovers all sir.es. girls liberty bodices 2s 9il each, children’s fleecy rompers from 2s Gd, children’s fleecy dresses from 4s. maids fleecy bloomers 2s 9d.— Advt.

It is pleasing to bear that the Westland Competitions are likely to ho in as great favour as <Wtr this year. The competitions take place in August, and in view of the extensive programme drawn up, severed intending competitors are now at work on their tasks. A new section has 4)00)1 introduced this year for the production of playettcs for three, four or five characters. This is likely to bo a distinctive featuro of Hie programme. At least six entries will be made locally Y<lfile some outside competition is expected. The introduction of tin: plays will give the evening programmes more diversity, and it will lie possible to arrange for at least two each evening. The vocal am! musical sections from all accounts will fill as well as usual, and it is hoped the choral features will be well patronised. Altogether all concerned umv look forward to a very interesting series of sessions til is year.

Men’s overcoats, new styles just arrived. English and New Zealand make. Prices 139 sGd to £0 Gs. Men’s new gabardine overcoats, waterproof ilk interlined, guaranteed weather proof, 95s at McKays.—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.