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Hokitika Guardian, 1 August 1928, Page 2

The new award for the sawmill workers of the Coast has now been made and conies into general operation this month. It lias a currency for approximately two years.

The Westland Power Ltd., of Hokitika, by a recent decision of the Arbitration Court, has been brought under the award covered by the industrial agreement for Electric Power Boards obtaining on the Coast.

The monthly meeting of the Westland Acclimatisation and Tourist Society will take place at 7.30 o’clock this evening. The rules in connection with membership are to be revised, and matters relating'-to ranging will be dealt with.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises the issue of tickets at holiday excursion fares, also train alterations; and additions in connection with the Grand National Races and Trotting Meeting, August lltli. to 18th and Winter Show and Exhibition of Industries at Christchurch, August lltli to 25th.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 69. as follows :—Canterbury : Scarlet fever, 52; diphtheria., 2; tuberculosis, 6; pneumonia, 4; erysipelas 2. West Coast: Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 1. There were two deaths from scarlet fever and one death from tuberculosis in the Canterbury district.

Thirty-six Inch Crepe De Chene. Shades of pink, helio, blue, rose, champagne and apricot. Regular prices 4f lid.—Realisation Sale Price 3s lid at McKay’s.—Ad vt. Latest Zonophone records “ Orpheus in Hades,” Parts 1 and 2 by National Symphony Orchestra; “ The Blue Danube” and “Song is Ended,” sung by Foster Richardson ; “ In the Sweet Bye and Bye” and “The Home Over There,” by Peerless Quartette; “ Do!' Dance ” and “ Dancing Tambourine,” pianoforte solo by Pauline Alpert; “ Dream Kisses ” and “ You’d Rather Forget Than Forgive,” obtainable from Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.

A meeting of all members of the Excelsior Football Club will be held in Keller's rooms on Thursday at. 7.30 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

Holders of invitations to the Spinsters’ Hall to be held this (Wednesday) evening, are reminded that dancing commences promptly at 8.30 o’clock, and invitation tickets must be presented at the door.—Advt.

A Wellington correspondent states — I'he Government is considerably expediting sessional business and plans to give the Minister of Finance an opportunity to present the chief item of the programme, the Financial Statement, on Friday evening.

For a few days we offer further discounts off all quilts, table cloths, runners, tray cloths, coloured quilts, from (is lid; also a special range of *lO inch curtain nets at Is, Is 3d, Is (id, Is lid to 3s lid.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

The auxiliary scow Zingara is due here on Friday when she will load timber for the Hutt, taking away about 125,000 feet. The boat is expected to have a quick despatch and be able to get away on Saturday. It is understood that regular trips will be made, the next loading being for Wellington and that two to three trips will be made monthly. A considerable quantity of timber is under order for despatch for Wellington.

The following are “Special Silk liargains’’ now offering: Natural huji silk, heavyweight, Is lid; coloured Fuji silks and spun silks in the wanted shades at 2s (id; 30 inch good quality crepe do chenes at 3s lid.—-Schroder s Sale. —Advt.

New records for August: “Lilac Time,” selection Fails I. and 11. by Mayfair Orchestra; “ Foot, and Feasant,” by Coldstream Guards Band;

"Sirsyour Toast” and “ Boom for the Facotuin,” sung by Peter Dawson; “Bv Blue Hawaiian Waters” and ‘‘Songs My Mother 1 aught Ale., organ record: “Love’s Old Sweet Song” ami “ Poorman’s Garden” sung by Essie Ackland (contralto); 12in. Plum label at Yarrall’s Music: Depot.—Advt.

The death took place at Reelton Hospital on Sunday ol the oldest resident of the district, in the person of .Mr Harry AlcCloskey in his 93rd year. The deceased Inul been in indifferent health for some time past. He was a native of Londonderry, Ireland, and had been many years in the Dominion. He arrived on the West Coast in 1865. and followed the various gold rushes at Hokitika. Charleston, lluller and Inangahua, and was greatly respected.

Nurse F. Meredith, of the stall" ol the Grey Fiver Hospital, who has lelt lor Canterbury, where she joins the staff of the Aliddle Sanatorium, as Sister, was prior to her departure farewelled at the Hospital. On the patients’ behalf, she was presented with a gold expanding wristlet watch, Mr James Thompson making the presentation, and ouolgising the recipient for her care and kindness towards the patients. Miss .Meredith later was the guest of the nursing staff at afternoon tea at the Nurses’ I lonic, where she was the recipient of another presentation from the stall’, comprising a travelling rug and a suitcase. The Matron was present, and voiced the esteem in which tile staff held the departing member. whom they all wished every success in the future. Nurse Aleredith suitably responded.

.Men’s Tweed Overcoats, 100 to choose from. Save on Overcoats now—AlcKay’s Fcaalisation Sale Prices 39s fid, 19s fid, 60s. Boys’ Dark Grey Tweed Overcoats; good value at McKay's Realisation Sale Prices 21s, 25s fid, 29s Gd.—Advt.

Messrs I. 13rown and Co., of the Hokitika Cycle Works, notify l,K ‘ public of tbo surrounding district, that owing to being considerably overstocked that they intend holding '• clearing sale for one month of first grade Arrow cycles, built from gennine 13..5. A. and Brampton fittings, at greatly reduced prices to clear. Old bicycles taken as part payment. Nolo the address, I. Brown and Co., Hokitika.—Advt.

A proved remedy for coughs and colds is “ Nazol.” Pleasant to take, economical, and gives quick relief. Sixty doses cost only cightcenpenee.—Advt