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Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1928, Page 2

Notice of it strayed doe; appears in tliis issue. Owing to unforscen circumstances the weekly euchre at the Soldiers' Hall fixed for to-night has been postponed sine die. To-morrow (Friday) Nurse Spring of the Plunket Society will visit Hokitika. Messages requring her attention should be left with Mrs George Perry (Hall Street) as early as possible. In the afternoon the nurse will be in attendance at St. Andrew’s Hall from 2.30 to 4.30. Passengers who made the trip from Pictou by the Tamahine on Saturday afternoon had the unusual experience of seeing a whale harpooned. The steamer was in the vicinity of the whaling station at Te Awaite, inside Tory Channel, when the passengers saw one whale floating on the surfnco of the water,: dead, another dying, and a third being harpooned. Much interest was taken by the passengers in the proceedings, which were carried out in full view of those on board. When the Religious Exercises in Schools Bili was read a first time in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, its author, Mr H. Holland (Christchurch /North) fixed Wednesday, August 1, for the second reading. Private members have the opportunity each Wednesday early in the session of moving their own measures, and first place has been secured by Air Fraser for his Unemployed Workers Bill on. July 18, if the Address-in- j Reply deoate is completed. If that is not the case, his Bill loses that chance, as Air Sidey has nominated July 25 for the second reading of the Summer Time Bill.

Substantial reductions in all ladies’ and children’s millinery at Addison’s. —Advt. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs. A safe and certain remedy for worms. Pleasant to take. All chemists and stores. —Advt. A proved remedy for coughs and colds is “ Nazol.” Pleasant to take, economical, and gives quick relief. Sixty dose* cost only eighteenpence.—Advt.

The Kokatahi-Koitcrnngi Winter’Show Committee have resolved to hold a Presentation. Ball in the Public Hall, Ivokatahi,: oil Wednesday, August Ist.

Patersons have opened up a special purchase of traveller’s samples in girls and maids' flannel frocks, sizes up' to 39in. Prices from os lid to 17s (xl. Also Indies’ cardigans from 7s (id. These values will surprise you. Call and inspect.—Advt.

The Hokitika Poultry Show Committee have received record entries for their show to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next, at the Soldiers’ Hall. Among the entries there will be the celebrated champion Rhode Island Red Cock owned by M rs Davidson, of Christchurch, a champion winner at Melbourne, Sydney and at New Zealand shows. The Committee have decided to allow school children free admission on each afternoon between 3.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The usual complete arrangements are being made and the display should prove a very attractive one.

The monthly meeting of the Hokitika Library Committee was held last evening at 7 o’clock, Present: Mr D. -J. Evans (in the chair), Dr Teiehelmanii, Messrs W. AYilson, H. M. CoulAon, J. W. Morris, ,1. Niven, 0. Heinz. Apology was made for the absence of Messrs' T. W. Duff and J . ,Maloney. The Chairman welcomed Mr Couison to a seat on the Committee, and stated they were glad to have his renewed co-operation in the management of the Institution. Air Couison acknowledged the welcome, stating he was pleased to see the Library continued in a flourishing condition. Various matters affecting the building were discussed. Air Niven reported a large show case was required for the albatross exhibit, which had been received from the Canterbury Museum. It was resolved to ascertain the cost. Accounts to the amount of £*22 os were passed for payment. The number of subscribers were reported to have increased to 120, a remark being passed at the sustained interest of the public. It was reported the Otago visitors hero on Monday and Tuesday had been greatly interested in the Museum room, which was kept open throughout their stay. Considerable attention was devoted to exhibits relating to the early davs of the Coast. 1

From to-day all gramophone records land in New Zealand duty free and we are able to pass this reduction on to the public: 5s records now 4s, 7s 6d records now 6s and every other record in proportion at Yarrall’s Music Depot Kcvell Street.—Advt.

“ Nazol ” is unequalled for relieving coughs, colds, catarrh, and sore throats. Handy, efficacious, and money-saving. 60 doses Is Gd.—Advt.

By the boldest stroke in gramophone history we arc now privileged to offer all music lovers sweeping reductions on ail their records. From to-day every record you purchase will cost you less. —At Yarrall’s Music Depot, Revel 1 Street.—Advt.