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Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1928, Page 2

A special meeting of the Excelsior seniors and juniors will bo held in Keller’s Rooms on Tuesday, 10th July, ;it 7 p.m. sharp.—Advt. All the football matches set down for Saturday afternoon under the jurisdiction of the Westland Sub-Union, wore postponed on Saturday at noon, owing to the steady rain then falling. Having purchased a largo number of fancy cups and saucers at our own price we pass the benefit on to you. See our window display and buy now at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt. 'l'lie weather on Saturday morning was cloudy till about 10 o’clock when steady rain began to fall and continued at intervals all the afternoon. Yesterday was dull with light showers and at night there was a northerly gale, which continued till this morning, when it changed to the southwest with showers. Blaokwntcr Mines Ltd. return for June: Crushed 3.466 tons of stone, yielding 1271 ozs. of gold, valued at £5,397 ; working expenses £4,810. The roaster also treated 80 tons, yielding 71 fine ozs. of gold, valued at £303; working expenses £173, working profit £717. Capital expenditure £149, development expenditure £376. The profit over all is £192. “You will all bo pleased to know that the first lamb of the season arrived at Onioto on Thursday,” was the announcement made by Mr M. J. Fogarty (secretary) at Friday afternoon’s meeting of the Greymouth Jockey Club. Mr W. H. Parfitt caused a laugh by adding that there were a good many lambs at Onioto sometimes. Mr Fogarty: But this is quite another kind of lamb. (More laughter). At the annual meeting of the Grey Licensed Victuallers Association, th* following officers were elected:—President, Mr A. Behan ; vice-president, Mr [J. Steel; treasurer, Mr J. Grogan; secretary, Mr F. J. Johnston; auditor, Mr AY. E. Kettle; committee, Messrs C. McKecfhnie, P. J. Patterson, J. Dore, E. Kiely, O. Ohamley, F. Williams, AY. Gieseking, A\ T . Blackman (Blackball) and AY. Ryan (AVallsend). It was decided to commence a vigorous campaign in connection with the forthcoming licensing poll at the General Election. Speaking to the Address-in-Eeply debate in the Legislative Council on Thursday last, the Hon H. L. Michel said that it was more than regrettable that the Samoan question should have been used during the last twelve months, not only to discredit the Government but to discredit New Zealand in (the eyes of the world. They had been told that it v-xs Dm “Big stick policy” that had brought about the trouble, but the Mandates Commission had held that if there had been more big stick used the trouble would not have arisen. Continuing, Air Michel said that it was regrettable in the extreme that the problem of unemployment should have been used as a stick with which to heat the Government. The number of unemployed in New Zealand was fair less in proportion to the population than in any other overseas State. He thought that the entry of large numbers of women into the labour market was a largely contributing cause of unemployment. Another cause was the great development of motor traffic which had displaced large numbers of men formerly connected with horse traffic. A third cause of unemployment was the completion of many large public works. It was the duty of everyone to assist the Government to solve the problem. Alen’s Tweed Overcoats, 100 to choose from. Save on Overcoats now—AfcKay’s Penalisation Sale Prices 39s 6cl, 49s 6d, 655. Boys’ Dark Grey Tweed Overcoats; good value at McKay's Realisation Sale Prices 21s, 25s 6d, 29s 6d.—Advt. sufferers from bronchitis or asthma will get speedy relief by taking “Nazol” on lump sugar, or inhaling. Penetrating and soothing. Is 6d buys 60 doses.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Cpughs qnd Pqlds, never

IJet us quote you a few July values from our China, department:—Fancy cups and saucers from Is Gd, tea sets from 14s Gd, salads from 2s 6d at Yarrall’s Novelty Depot.—Advt.

Goods traffic, chiefly coal and timber, .sent through.the Otira tunnel last week totals 12,459 tons, an increase of 2732 tons on the amount handled as compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.

The death took place on Friday at Wellington of Mr James Thompson, who was for many years attached to the Westland Section of the Railway Department as guard, and afterwards in charge of the signal tablet station at Ivaiata. Deceased, who was about 58 years of age, married a sister of Mr H. Hudd. Deceased leaves a grown-up family and two brothers, William, for many years in the Telegraph Department, Greymoutli and Wellington; Aliek (Cobden), and a sister, Nellie, formerly with C. Smith, Ltd.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, on Saturday, before Mr W. Meld rum, S.M., Montague Hill, aged 43, was charged with attempting to commit suicide on July 2nd, by cutting his throat. Accused pleaded guilty and elected to be dealt with summarily. Senior-Sergeant Roach gave evidence' that Hill attempted to commit suicide at the Criterion Hotel, Greymoutli. Hill had a prohibition order out against him, and when the proprietor found this out he requested accused to leave. Shortly after, Hill went to the bathroom, where he ' attempted suicide. He was then taken to the hospital. It was thought that Hill was addicted to drugs. The S.M. ordered accused to come up for sentence in twelve months if called upon, on the charge of attempted suicide, and made an order committing him, on the ground that he was an habitual inebriate, and had attempted to commit suicide, to be retained in the Inebriates’ Home at Rotoroa for two years.

St. Mary’s Church, Rimu, held a good congregation hist evening when the parishioners gathered to witness and to say the newly erected Stations of the Cross, dedicated to the memory of their late Pastor—the Rev. Father Riordan. Rev. Father o‘Dolierty, the present parish priest, officiated, and preached the occasional sermon. He briefly explained the object of the gathering, namely to do honour to the late Rev. Father, whose memory they so deeply revered. He then spoke on the significance of the Stations of the Cross, and the benefits to be derived, spiritually, from the making of this devotion. The discourse throughout was beautifully given, the trend of the subject being followed with rapt attention. The Stations are a very fine work of art, and are a- most fitting memorial to the one whose memory they honour. During the ceremony appropriate music was rendered. Thirty-six Inch Crepe De Cliene. Shades of pink, lielio, blue, rose, champagne and apricot. Regular prices 4s lid.—Realisation Sale Price 3s lid at .McKay’s.—Advt.

Stop that tckling cough! “ Nazol ” acts quickly, and never fails to give relief. The surest protection for all kinds of coughs and colds. 60 doses Is. 6d.—Advt.

During our sale we offer special reductions ofF all evening frocks, four only heavily-beaded frocks, shades of shell pink, cyclamen, pale blue, apricot usual price 1355; special sale price 70s. Also crepe de cliene jumpers and blouses at 7s lid.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Substantial reductions in all ladies’ and children’s millinery at Addison’s. —Advt.

Inhaled, or taken on Sugar, “ Nazol” gives immediate relief from coughs, colds and all bronchial complaints. A siccntific common-sense remedy. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt.