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Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1928, Page 2

To-morrow’s the final day for the payment of publicans’ license fees to the respective local bodies.

Mr Seddon, M.P., will bo visiting portion of South Westland at an early date, prior to leaving for the approaching session, to look into district requirements.

Mr A. MeMullnn desires to notify that ho has shifted his pie and coffee stall from the front of Willmot’s Billiard Saloon in Revell St. to the Kozie Tea-rooms in Hamilton St. opp. Renton and Co.

The Blackball Mine, which has been working more regularly since the depth of water improved oil the Grey bar, again worked full time last week. On Thursday last the mine produced 933 tons of coal, which is the record output for one day.

It is understood that there is a likelihood of Mr J. W. Greenslade (Mayor of Greymouth and chairman of tho Grey Power Board) entering the Parliamentary contest for the Westland seat in the interests of the Reform Party. So far Mr Groonslade has not made any definite pronouncement beyond that his personal inclination is in the direction of becoming a candidate.

Messrs W. Wedded and Co. Ltd. advise dated London, 15th inst., as follows :—Danish butter, 170 sto 172 s (last week 170 s to 1725); New Zealand unsaltcd, 176 s to 180 s (174 s to 1765) ; New Zealand salted, 172 s to 174 s (168 s to 1725). Market firm. New Zealand cheese, white and coloured, 101 sto 102 s (99s to 100 s). Market firm. New season, Canadian cheese, white 97s to 100 s (112 s to 110 s) ; coloured, 90s to 100 s (108 s to 112 s).

The Returned Soldiers euchre tournament will be continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Thursday, June 21st, when the following household prizes will be for competition:—First prize, 70lh bag of sugar, 251 b bag of flour, and 51bs of butter; second prize 701 b bag of sugar; third' prize, quarter ton of coal; fourth prize, load of firewood. All prize winners play off at end of season for aggregate prizes. Play commences at 8 o’clock. Supper. Admission 2s.—Advt.

A fatality occurred at Die Curd ill mine, Westport, on Monday morning when James Moiling, a married man, aged about 55, was killed by a fall of coal from the roof. The late Mr Moiling was a member of the co-operative party which was working at the Clay Pit Mine, hut ceased work there when a fire broke out about two months ago. The accident occurred at 10.30. Tho late Air Moiling leaves a widow hut no children. He saw service in the South African War, being in tho Imperial Forces and was a member.ot the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces during the Great War.

A narrow escape from an accident such as has Icon long threatening occurred on the arrival of the ferry steamer, Maliono, at Lyttelton on Sunlay morning. Tt is the practice of the stewards when the steamers are approaching the wharf to jump ashore from the ship’s side. On Sunday morning, as the Maheno drew near the wharf, a steward jumped and fell full length at the edge of the wharf -without, however, injuring himself. He was followed by another, who jumped, and, stumbling, fell between the ship and tile edge of the wharf. The man clung precariously for u moment and was quickly hauled to safety by two of his mates.- He missed being crushed to death by seconds only.

Tho Grand Fire Screen, a cheap insurance. Impossible for a spark to get out. Will last for years and never get out of order. Fixed to any fire place in two minutes, antique copper finish 30s, complete at A arrall’a Sports Depot, Revell Street. — Advt.

Men’s and boys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horrocksos pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s Gd to 14s 6d hoys and youth 6s 6d to 9s lid at McKays.—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. Avoid chills and ills by taking “ Nazol,” the surest protection against cougiis, colds and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. GO doses Is 6d.— Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs. Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on collar and cuffs, we offer the above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.— Advt. Whenever a cold threatens you, get “Nazol,” the commonsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is 6d.—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.

Start collecting Raven Ten coupons to-day and win a big cash prize. Every packet of this super-quality tea contains full particulars and prize list.— Advt.

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

The sitting of the Magistrate’s si mi Warden’s Courts set down for Thursday next has been adjourned for a fortnight.

The concert and ball to be held in the Ivanieri Public Hall on Wednesday, July 4th. in aid of the Druids’ Piano Fund promises to bo a great success. The promoters are busy preparing for the event and their efforts should lie well rewarded by good patronage. Particulars of the event appear in the advertising columns.

'The concert- and ball in the Rimu Town Hall last evening was as anticipated, an unqualified success. The programme presented was. of a high standard, and the promoters of the entertainment deserve well merited praise for their efforts. The ball, at the conclusion, of the concert was largely attended, the arrangements made pleasing patrons. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs. A safe and certain remedy for worms. Pleasant to take. All chemists and stores.—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 6d, ready for use.—Advt.