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Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1928, Page 2

Mr Scddon, M.P. proceeded to Wataroa yesterday on a short visit of inspection with regard to the County applications for road and bridge grants. Mr Scddon will he at Harihari tonight and returns via Wait alia Settlement, to-morrow. An important general meeting of snwrnillors is called /to be held at Greymoutli on Friday next, 20th June, at 11.30 a.m. to meet representatives of the Government committee and Sawmillers’ Association in reference to the details of the new grading system. There will he the usual weekly tournament at St. Mary’s Cluh Rooms this evening at 8 o’clock. The prizes to bo awarded are:—First, six yards of runner; second, a tea set; third, a hearth rug; fourth, half a dozen pillow slips. Admission 2s,•> supper provided.—Advt. f A commencement is being made this week with the river protection work bv the County Council at Kaknpotnhi. A considerable erosion has been caused by the Little Waitaha in flocd, and after filling in the inroads of the river with heavy tree scrub and stone, a pile facing is to he provided as a retaining wall and the river diverted more to the south hank. An ordinary cold in the head may develop into a serious illness. “Nazol” will shift it. Powerful and penetrating. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt. 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 tliteatens you, get “ Nazol,” the eommonsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt. 'lhe quickest and surest way to rout a cold is to take “ Nazol.” No cold is Nazol-proof. Heals numerous membranes and clears air passages. Is 6ci buys 60 doses.—-Advt. Groat Realisation Sale of McKay’s Drapery Stock started on Friday. The whole of the stock will be offered at prices regardless of cost on Friday and following djiys.—McKay’s, 'Weld Street.—Advt.

A reward of £5 is offered for tfjo conviction of any person or persons depositing rubbish of any kind on the sea beach. ; • The unveiling ceremony of the memorial in Karoro Cemetery to the miners who lost their lives in the Dobson Mine disaster, has been postponed until Sunday, July Ist. There will be special trains to Greymouth from the mining centres on the occasion. At Wellington on Friday a man was fined by Mr Pago, S.M., for killing a gannet, at Muritai without authority. The defendant said that he did not know it was an offence. He was then informed that this bird and all seabirds are absolutely protected.

The coal, timber, stock, produce and general mtercluvidujb transported through the Otira Tunnel for the week ended June 24 was 13,107 tons. The amount transported for the corresponding period in 1927 was 8472 tons. This week’s figures show an increase of 4033 tons.

A presentation is to bo made to the Mayor and Mayoress at the Town [Jail on Wednesday evening at 7.30 o’clock in connection with the recent birth of a son and heir in their family, and the presentation will take the form of a time-honoured custom. An invitation is extended to the general public to he present.

The team to represent the Hokitika, Ladies’ Hockey Club in their match with the Runanga Ladies Club on Cass Square at 3 p.m. to-morrow will ho picked from the following:—A. Stapleton, R. Morgan, V. Ransgrove, J. Walker, R. Stapleton, D. Rutland, M. Sumner, »J. Hall, M. X>ynch, O. Stapletoil, N. Olson, M. Hughes, P. Dowell and N. Iserelson.

W. Colo, employed at ]\!iul<lren Bros, rope works, Street, Christchurch was going through a doorway with it bag of rubbish on Saturday morning. Ho accidentally brought down a pulley. With it there came down a jar of sulphuric acid, which, falling on him, burnt his hack and arm. Ho was taken to the hospital, where his condition is reported to be satisfactory.

The following will represent tlie Railways and Carters combined team to play Anvhlira on Sunday. July Ist. Bus leaves Newmans at 9.3!) a.m. sharp.:—Broadbent, Dale,- Sutherland, iSchroder, Wilson, King, Israelsbn, Scott; J. Henliain, Loo Henham. Colville, Bone. Miller, Youngnian, Muirhead (eapt.), Cuttanec. Any player umible to play please notify the captain.

The Mercantile Gazette” words (lie registration of the firm of iinty, Tlios. 15., rcgd. ns n private company. Jtegisieral office, Guinness Street, Grcynioutli. Capital: ,CSOOO into 5000 slinres of £1 each. Subscribers— Grcynioutli: T. It. Bnty 3000, J. A. Cowan 1000, It. A .Cowan 1000. Objects: To lake over business of T. B. Ilaty at Grcynioutli and Hokitika, and carry on business of dealers in motorcars, on rat'd proprietors, and incidental.

The Returned Soldiers' euchre tournament will l»o continued in the Soldiers’ Hall next Thursday, June 28th. at 8 o'clock, when the following valuable prizes will he for competition First prize, double hod down quilt; second prize, large Doulton cheese dish; third prize, hot water bottle; fourth prize, gent’s watch. All prize winners play oil' at end of season for aggregate prizes. Admission 2s. Supper.—Advt.

Messrs Wild and Bassett have on view at their garage Hovell Street a fine sample of an English light-weight ear. It is the Singer and is all British made. It is substantially built and is specially suitable for New Zealand roads, being strong though light and is guaranteed to give perfect running and comfort. A car is now on view and an inspection is invited. The price is within the reach of anyone desiring a car and for value cannot bo beaten.

Amending regulations under tlie Meat Kxport Control Act have been gazetted. The clause relating to the eligibility of candidates for election to the Control Board has been revoked, and a new clause substituted. It provides that a candidate for election to the Board shall not he eligible for nomination as a delegate; that a delegate must he nominated by a sheep farmer, and his nomination seconded by another sheep farmer : and that no person may accept nomination as a delegate for more than one electoral district.

A lady visitor to Christchurch, -Mrs A.K. Hunt, of Timaru, on Friday evening lind an exciting experience. Looking at the display in a drapery shop window, she saw a young woman approach and felt a tug at her handhag. She thought that somebody had accidently humped into her. Glancing round, she saw the woman going away quickly. She then found that her handbag had disappeared. Mrs Hunt and her sister-in-law, tried to overtake the stranger, hut did not succeed. The woman has not been discovered, and the handbag, and its contents, including £4 and some papers, are missing.

The fame of “Beil Ilur” bad been l heralded as a picture not to be missed, and its appearance at the Princess Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening: attracted record attendances. Last night every available seat was filled and the bombings tor to-night’s presentation are also of record proportions. The addition of the Greymouth picture orchestra, was also an added attraction, the fine musical accompaniments being a treat that those present thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Tom Clarke’s solo to the prologue was also loudly applauded. The picture itself fully bore out the enconiums so often passed on it, and the large audience appreciated to the full the very fine representation of this world famous theme. The outstanding features of the galleys with their tiers of slave rowers, the light that followed, with the burning of the ships, and the chariot race so wonderfully presented, were scenes not to be forgotten. Altogether it was a fine picture well presented, and added to by a dainty musical accompaniment, the whole giving great satisfaction and pleasure to the large audience. The picture is being repeated to-night for the last time and the opportunity should not be missed.

I Now electric recordings for July:— “ Traviata Prelude,” Sylvia Ballett by Victor Symphony Orchestra ; Lubesfiend (Love’s Joy) piano solo by Raclimanenoff; “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” “ The Dear Homeland ” by Peter Dawson; “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” and “The Sailor’s Grave ” by Derek Oldham ; “ Songs of Ireland” and “Songs of Scotland” by Victor mixed chorus; "Tampa” overture by band of H.M. Coldstream Guards; “The Missouri Waltz” and “ * ill We Meet Again ” waltz (two lovely waltzes); “Rio Rita” vocal gems.—A. W. Yarrall, Sports and Music Depot, Revell Street.—Advt. Directed by the Public Trustee as executor in the estate of the late Wm. McKay, to realise stocks, the whole of the heavy stocks of drapery, clothing etc. will be offered for sale at extraordinary low prices. The great sale started on Fridajy at McKay’s Weld Street. —Advt.

Woods’ Croat Peppermint Cure First aid for cougbs, colds, influenza.