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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1928, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Westland Progress Longue will be held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock on Monday evening next.

Mr W. E. Rawson, Native Trustee, is expected here to-morrow to meet the Natives interested in the Greymoutli reserve, and consider matters in regard to the proposed legislation affecting the sale of the Borough leaseholds to the occupiers. The. meeting will be held at the Courthouse.

A popular form of amusement at Greymouth during the winter evenings, as elsewhere on the Coast, is now receiving the attention of the Greymouth police authorities. It is understood that the legality of euchre tourneys for prize money will he the subject of a teat case shortly.

In order to meet the requirements of patrons, Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd. have recently purchased a twoton Ruggles lorry for use on their South Westland run for the carriage of goods and at least once weekly trips are being made at present, at each week-end. The firm have also imported a touring Cadillac car which they have added to their already very fine fleet of cars.

Competitors are reminded that the Committee of the local Competition Society have agreed to hold a contest for Boomerang mouth organ players again this year. Organs from Is to 18s Gd at Yarrall’s Music Depot. Revell Street.—Advt.

Aren’s and boys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horrockses pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s Gd to 14s 6d • boys and youth 6s 6d to 9s lid at McKays.—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.

No cold is “ Nazol’’-proof. Highly powerful and penetrating, it goes right to the root of the trouble. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is Gd, ready for use:—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs.

Tlie 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.

The annual meeting of the Canter-bury-Progress League will be held in the County Chambers at 7.30 p.m. on Monday next, June 18th. The A.K. Elsie left Okarito this morning at 7.30 o’clock for Hokitika and sails for Milford Sound to-morrow evening, Messrs AV. Jeffries and Co will sell in the mart to-morrow at 11 o’clock, 30 sacks of cauliflowers and 10 sacks of winter cabbage, in lots to suit buyers A grand ball will be held in the Totara Hall, Ross, on AVednesday next, in aid of injured players, under the auspices of tile Ross Football Club. Music by Miss Evans’ orchestra.

Hockey matches played at Greymouth resulted—Mawhera three goals (scored by Misses D. Leach and McGrath (2)) beat Hokitika one goal (Mi ss Sumner); United A defeated Runanga lb}’ 4 to 2; Cobden defeated United 13 by 7 to 0.

Messrs AA r . AVeddel and Co. Ltd. advise, dated London Bth. inst: “Danish butter 170 s to 172 s (last week 168 s to 1695), New. Zealand unsalted butter 174 s to 176 s (168 s to 1745), New Zealand salted butter 168 s to 172 s (166 sto 168 s), market Ann. New Zealand cheese, white and coloured 09s to 100 s (97s to 995), market firm. Canadian cheese, white 112 s to 116 s (112 s to 120 s), coloured 108 s to 112 s (108 s to 114 s).”

On Monday morning a young man, Mr 11. Thompson, a well-known resident of AVaiau, met with a serious accident. He was engaged in blasting a. tree-trunk, when a charge exploded prematurely, shattering three fingers of the left band, the tips of two fingers of the right hand, and inflicting wounds in the face and abdomen. He was immediately conveyed to the Amuri Hospital at Rotherham, where his injuries were attended to.

An Auckland press wire states that cabled advice has been received by Archbishop Averiil that the Synod of the Diocese of Melanesia, sitting at Siota, British Solomon Islands, has unanimously chosen Bishop Molyneux, at present assistant Bishop, as successor "to Bishop Steward. A delegation from Melanesia will be sent to meet the Bishops of the province of New Zealand, with whom the final selection rests. The selection will probably bo made in AA’ellington in August.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre will bo continued in the Soldiers’ Hall on Friday,'lsth June, when the following useful prizes will be for competition:— First prize, 1 pair double white sheets, 1 pair single white sheets, 2 pair pillow cases, ] pair white towels, 1 pair coloured towels; second prize, aluminium kettle and frying pan; third prize, aluminium coffee percolator; fourth prize, leather pocket wallet. All prizewinners will play off at the end of the season for the aggregate. Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt.

The Hokitika Swimming Club’s ball in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening attracted a largo attendance and the gathering proved a distinct success from every point of view. The music provided by Ross’ Orchestra was excellent while a number of pleasing extras were also played. The floor was in capital order and was kept well filled, Air O. Blench being in charge. The supper arangements were also very complete and the dancing proceeded merrily till 2 o’clock, the cold night being an incentive for dancing. Tonight a juvenile dance will be held when another large attendance has been prepared for, commencing at 8 o’clock.

Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on collar and cuffs, wc offer the above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Prizes for the Boomerang . month organ competition to bo held in conjunction with the local competitions are:—First prize, one guinea and gold medal; second prize, 10s Gd and silver modal. All information at Yarrall’s Music Depot, Re veil Street. —Advt.

Inhaled, or taken on sugar, “ Nazol” gives immediate relief from coughs, colds and all bronchial complaints. A sieontific common-sense remedy. GO doses Is 6d.—Advt.

We offer exceptional value in men’s nntearable gray saddle tweed trousers. All sizes, hip pocket, cuff bottom. These trousers arc well cut and will give long wear. Special price 8s lid a pair.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.,

Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Nazol ” and get instant relief. A powerful and most effective germkiller. Is Gd buys GO doses, ready for use.—Advt.

The new cotton cloth “Azlin” and “Laiiipn, 36ins wide, similar to In di.'in Head in new range of shades. Prices Is 10. pl at McKays.—Advt.