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Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1928, Page 2

All interested arc reminded that entries for the IVestland Competitions close next Tuesday. Entry forms are obtainable and all details should lie supplied early. There was a stoppage yesterday ’at the Dobson Mine, as tlie result of two miners being ordered off tlie coal to do trucking. The difference, however, was subsequently solved, and work will be resumed to-day.

The Minister of Public Works has notified that authority sufficient for the purchase of the necessary material for the construction of Punakaiki bridge has been issued to the District Engineer at Greymouth, together with instructions to invite tenders for tlie complete erection (labour only) of the bridge.

For a few days we offer further discounts off all quilts, table cloths, runners, tray cloths, coloured quilts, from 6s lid; also a special range of 40 inch curtain nets at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. Is lid to 3s lid.—Schroder and Co. — Advt.

Thirty-six Inch Crepe De Chene. Shades of pink, lieuu, blue, rose, champagne and apricot. Regular prices 4s lid.—Realisation Sale Price 3s lid at Alcßav’s.—Advt.

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 ; “ Dob Dance” and “Dancing Tambourine,” pianoforte solo by Pauline Alpert ; “Dream Risses ” and “You’d Rather Forget Than Forgive,” obtainable from Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt.

Tho best family protection against coughs and colds, sore throats and chests, is “ Nazol.” No cold is “ Nazol ’’-proof. EcqpQtnicg’, jo 8d for 60 da?"*.—

A meeting of all members“ofthe Excelsior Football Club will be held in Keller’s rooms this evening at 7.30 o’clock sharp.—Advt.

Newmans Motors Ltd. special ears will run to tlie Kumara Ball to-morrow evening, leaving the garage at 7.40 o’clock.

The West Coast golf championship tournament will bo held on the Greymouth Club’s links on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 22, 23, and 24. Holders of the Coast championships are:—Men, A. Chesney (Hokitika) ; ladies, Mrs Siee (Westport). The holders of the Dalgleish Shield and Ladies’ Challenge Shield are the Westport Club.

To-morrow night at Kumara the Memorial Hall ball takes place. This function, which is an annual one, is getting increasingly popular, and has never failed to draw a largo attendance. The decorations, which are now well in hand, it is said will eclipse all previous attempts at decorating. Boss’s Orchestra will supply the music, and an energetic ladies’ committee will provide a supper fit for a king.

A Wellington correspondent wired yesterday—lt is now fairly certain that the Financial Statement will be presented to the House of Representatives on Tuesday next. If that is the case, it is expected that the debate on the Statement will commence on the following Friday. The main interest m this year’s Budget will centre round the intentions of the Minister for Finance in regard to the income-tax, but so far no hint lias been dropped on this point.

The Spinsters Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening was one of the distinct successes of the season. The ball was very attractively decorated, the theme adopted proving a very successful one. Splendid music was supplied by Boss’s Orchestra, while the Black Hand Orchestra filled in the extras in good style. The hostesses excelled in the supper room, and attended to the lequirements of their guests in a very satisfying manner.

A private message to-day from Nelson brought the sad news •>( the death of Harry, the eldest son of Air and Mrs K. If. Robinson, formerly of Hokitika. The death occurred this morning as the result ot an accident. The deceased was a native of Hokitika, his parents having resided in .Sale Street for several years before proceeding to Nelson. Mr AN. H. Bobinson. of Christchurch, is an unde of the deceased.

While attending to cattle in the Boefton pound, Mr AY. Boden, ol the County Council staff, had a narrow escape from serious injury. lie Nias feeding a couple of animals when one of them charged him and knocked him down, making a second attempt to gore him while he was lying on the ground. Boden was able to get an ay front the animal, and he went lor medical assistance. The wound sustained liv him was severe, some stitches having to he inserted.

Dressed poultry, cooked ham, saveloys, luncheon sausage, meat pies, cooked rabbits, brown mutton birds (cooked or uncooked) Is oath, groper fid ]ior lb., ilounders lid per lb., oysters fid opened 7d in shell, home-made meat pies Id each, home-made pickles, jams and a hundred other delicious things which will help the house-wife to provide the home with something that will please. Call at The Hokitika Small Goods Shop, opp. AY. E. AN' i 1 - limns, opening to-morrow.—Advt.

Over the week-end and during yesterday the executive of the Westland Acclimatisation Society has been busy distributing the quinnaf try hatched from the ova. received some little time hack. The caretaker, Air Bidlnnd hasbeen very successful with the ova. and swarms of healthy fry have been liberated chiefly in the tributaries the Hokitika and Kokatahi rivers, and in Lake Kanierj. An interesting article on the quinnat .salmon in Lake Kanieri, taken from the Fishing Gazette is republished in this issue. The article is from the pen of Air A. O. Armstrong, Chairman of the Hatchery Committee.

The following are “ Special Silk Bargains ” now offering: Natural Fuji silk, heavyweight, Is lid; coloured Fuji silks and spun silks in the wanted shades at 2s 6d ; 30 inch good quality crepe de clieues at 3s lid.—Schroder’s Sale.—Advt.

New records for August: “Lilac Time,” selection Parts 1. and 11. by -Mayfair Orchestra; “Poet and Peasant,” by Coldstream Guards Band; “ Sirsyour Toast” and “Boom for the Faeotum,” sung by Peter Dawson; “By Blue Hawaiian Waters ” and

“Songs .My. Mother Taught Me,” organ record; “Love’s Old Sweet Song” and “ Poonnan's Garden” sung by Essie Aekland (contralto) ; 12in. Plum label at Yarrall’s Music Depot.—Advt. Messrs I. Brown and Co., of the Hokitika Cycle. Works, notify the public of the surrounding district, that owing to being considerably overstocked that they intend holding a clearing sale for one month of first grade Arrow cycles, built from genuine B.S.A. and Brampton fittings, nt greatly reduced prices to clear. Old bicycles taken as part payment. Note the address, I. Brown and Co., Hokitika.—Advt.

The most effective specific for colds and coughs is “ Nacol.” A few drops taken on lump sugar will give instant relief. Is 6d buys 60 doses.—Advt.