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Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1928, Page 2

The prize winners at St. Mary’s weekly e.uelire last evening were: — First, Mrs J. Sullivan ; second, Mrs Ingram; third, Mr Arnold ; fourth, Mrs McGnvin. Supper was served in conclusion. Infectious and other notifiable disease reported' in the Canterbury and West Coast Health districts during the week ended noon on Monday totalled Of, as follows:—Canterbury: Scarlet fever. 49; diphtheria, 3; tuberculosis, 3; pneumonia, 2; erysipelas, 3; opfithalinia, 1. West Coast: Scarlet fever 1; diphtheria, ■>. There was one death from pneumonia reported in tlie Canterbury district.

Writing to a friend in Christchurch, a New Zealander in Que Quo, Southern Rhodesia, states that the visit of the All Blacks in causing great excitement in South Africa and in Rhodesia. “I understand,” he writes, “that a queue formed at midnight to hook for the first match in Durban, and 900 seats were hooked in an hour. The New Zealanders in Johannesburg have met, and are combining to amuse and entertain the All Blacks during their visit there. I wish I could ho amongst them!”

It is immaterial whether you require a coat, frock, fur, or any wearing apparel now is the opportune time to buy your requirements at Schroder’s Sale, starting Saturday, June 30th.— Schroder and Co.—Advt. .

Oh as McArthur and Co. Ltd., Wellington, have purchased the Dieselengined vessel Zingara, which has l>een employed for the past eighteen months in the service of the Gisborne Harbour Board. The Zingara is very strongly constructed of heart of kauri, and is 130 ft. long, and 33ft. in breadth. She carries about 320 tons on a draught of 7ft. 4in. and is fitted for handling heavy lifts. Two : Widdnp Diesel engines of 120 h.p. are installed in the vessel, and on trials these gave her a speed of a little..over B.f knots. The Zingara will trade out of Wellington to the West Coast, and will be employed chiefly in the carriage of timber, for which she is, specially suitable.

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. Whenever a cold threatens you, get “Nazol,” the commonsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is Gd.—Advt. 'the 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 60 buys 60 doses.—Advt. Great 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 days.—McKay’s, Weld Street.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, jnfluepft.

Schroder’s Winter Sale commences on Saturday, June 30tli. Genuine reductions in. all departments.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. The Bachelors’ Ball takes place this evening at 8.30 o’clock. The dance will be a programme one and those who are attending will be well advised to be in tin* hall at the hour stated on their invitations, —Advt. The movement of shipping at the port of Greymouth is once again seriously impeded owing to shoaling of the bar. All vessels of any size have been compelled to leave lightly loaded for some considerable time, and since Friday, several of the larger ships have been held up, despite the fact that they are far from loaded to their capacity. Messrs W. Weddel and Go. advise, dated London 22nd. inSt'. reading as follows:—“Danish butter, 172 s to 176 s (lost week 170 sto 1725); Now Zealand unsalted butter 178 e to 180 s (176 s to 180 s) ; New Zealand salted butter 174 s to 176 s (172 s to 1745), market firm. Cheese, white and coloured, 103 s to 104 s (101 sto 102 s) market firm. Canadian cheeso, white and coloured 100 s to 102 s (96s to 100 s).”

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

Mr .T. Ball, editor-announcer for 2YA., Wellington, stated at a receJit 'meeting of listeners-in that the Broadcasting Company, with the permission of the Harbour Board, was erecting a short-wave receiving station on M.t. Victoria for the purpose of relaying whatever short-wave transmissions were available from overseas. All endeavour would be made to relay the ringside description or reports of the world’s championship light between Tunney and Heeney.

It was mentioned at the Acclimatisation Society meeting ..recently that the fine weather experienced in the past summer and autumn had had the result of increasing the number of quail (states the Stratford “Post”). One member expressed jdic. opinion that the same fine weather had been made the occasions for some extensive burns in the bush country, and in these many dutches of quail must have been destroyed. “And, no doubt,” said another member, “the burns have hilled off many weasels.”" This tempted still another member to suggest the formation of a Weasel Club on the lines of the Eel Club.

A mimic air battle between a Moth and a Grebe entertained passers-by on Monday in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, in a cloudless sky the machines chased their tails round, and turned and swooped to one another. Mr Douglas Mill in the Moth was jrraceful, but, .not specify. Captain Buckley in the Grebe was both. Ho showed very vividly what speed counts for in an air fight. "When the Grebe opened full out to overtake the Moth at one stage the slower machine gave the illusion of travelling in the opposite direction.

On Sunday afternoon shortly after three,o’clock two cars came into collision in the Buller Gorge about four miles the other side of the 12-Mile. A light Nash six was proceeding to Westport and a Ford was heading for the Junction when they met in one of the widest parts of the gorge. The Nash suffered little damage except for a broken lamp, crumpled mudguard and a bent bumper bar, but the Ford’s undercarriage was damaged to such an extent that it could not proceed on its way. Neither occupants were injured.

It is requested that any further offers to accommodate the visiting Otago farmers on Monday night and Tuesday next he forwarded to Mr J. IV. Morris by Friday, mid-day, at the latest. The accommodation required will lie evening meal and lied oil Monday; breakfast, evening meal and hod on Tuesday, and early breakfast on Wednesday. The available local hotel accommodation is limited to about 300, and 350 visitors arc expected. It is hoped to have all arrangements made prior to tho arrival of tlie visitors, so that they will he able to go immediately <to their lodgings on arrival without delay.'

Now electric recordings for July:— “Travinta Prelude,” Sylvia Ballett by Victor Symphony Orchestra..'; Lubesfrond (Love’s Joy) piaiio solo by Rnclimanenoff; “Soil" of tbe 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 “ Mil We Meet Again ” waltz (two lovely waltzes); “Bio Rita” vocal gems.—A. W. Ya rrall, Sports and Music Depot, Revell Street. —Advt. Don’t experiment with cough syrups. Take “ Nazol ” and get instant relief. A powerful and most effective germkiller. Is 6d buys 60 doses, ready for use.—Advt.