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Hokitika Guardian, 17 August 1928, Page 2

Sixty- dozen Parisian ties to select from, ]>ricos 2s Od to (is Od. \\ . Jl. Stopfortli’s—Advt. The New Zealand Clothing Factorydirect attention to their special announcement appearing on page one of this issue. Tli order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, August 19th will be as follows:—Arahura 10 a.m. ; Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m.. 7 p.m. The opinion formed by Sir John Russell is that Arthur’s Pass, where he spent two days, is “great country. The scenery. I have seen in the South Island,”' lie said at Christchurch, "is superior to anything else I. have seen in the Southern Hemisphere.”

Men’s ready-to-wear suits in the verylatest shades and cash prices to suit all pockets. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The Princess Theatre was wcil occupied yesterday with rehearsals for the Westland Competitions. The indications are that the competitors will provide very interesting aiul also well diversified work. Some very pleasant surprises will, he iu store for the audiences by the advance made by several of the competitors who have appeared previously.

1 The Westland Competitions open at the Princess Theatre to-morrow. The forenoon - Session begins at 10.30 o’clock, the items for decision being, recitation, “The Four Sunbeams,’’ 17 competitors; piano solo, “Golliwogs Cake Walk,” 7 competitors; Song in Character (own selection) 2 competitors. The afternoon session begins at 2 o’clock, with the musical monologue, under 12, 5 competitors; piano solo “Gnomes,” 12 competitors; recitation, “What the Chimney Sang,” 7 competitors; recitation, in character, 9 to 12 years, C competitors; recitation, men (open) 3 competitors; corps do ballot, 2 competitors. Recalls for the forenoon and afternoon sessions will he decided at this session. The night sessions begin at 7.30 with the opening remarks by the President followed by a pincette. Other items will be, musical monologue (open) 9 competitors; mezzo soprano solo, “A Spirit Flower,” 3 competitors ; ballet, Pas-de-seul, 5 competitors; humorous recitation (open) 7 competitors; Shnkesperenn recital (men) 4 competitors; to coneludeTwitli a plnyette and recalls. The Competitions will he continued on Monday commencing at 9.30 in the morning, with a full day’s programme to follow. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. One bottle of Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative preserves 20 dozen eggs. Very economical and clean. Keeps eggs fresh for months.—Advt. We take the opportunity of reminding buyers that “ Ivlis-Sylk ” is “Like silk hut stronger.” It represents a cloth that has the appearance of silk, with twice the wear. In shades of blue, flesh, fuji, apricot. The ideal cloth for lingerie. Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt. Patersons have opened up a special purchase of traveller’s samples in girls and ma'ds’ flannel frocks, sizes up to 39in. Prices from os lid to 17s 6d. Also ladies’ cardigans from 7s 6d, These values will surprise you. Call and inspect.—Advt. Quick despatch to stubborn colds is certain with “ Nazol.” Take a few drops on lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful, penetrating, and aest like a charm. 60 looses 1$ 6f}, —

Men ! We arc still selling Tobralco shirts with collar to match at a cash price of 8s 11<1 each. Call early. W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

Dr Tcichelmann, president, will represent the Westland Acclimatisation Society at the Conference of Associated Societies to he held at Wellington on September sth and 6th.

The opossum season closed last Saturday, and the trappers are now bringing in their catch. Generally speaking the trappers appear satisfied with their luck, particularly those in the Koka-tahi-Kanieri Lakq-Arahura territory. It is believed, however that the stock has had a good cleaning up this season and though the total will he very satisfactory and probably equal to that of last season, many trappers believe it would be wise to enforce a close season for a period. Jt is understood this season the country was trapped further back than usual, thus accounting for the belief that the territory has been well combed and a rest is essential to permit the useful little animal to increase in numbers again.

In connection with the Competitions opening at the Princess Theatre tomorrow, the judges will he, elocution, Air R. T. Hush, Groymouth ; music. Mr Eric .Moss, Groymouth; and dancing, -Mrs E. Hannan. Greymouih. The judges will Ho located in tile front seat of the circle, where special lighting and heating will be provided. The dressing rooms will he heated, also for the convenience of the competitors. Aliss Ailecu Dalv A.T.C'.I',. is the official accompanisti*. Air .1. W. Alorris. Secretary. will he iii attendance to answer all enquiries, and the Itev. G. KnowlesSmith will he supervisor in charge of the competitions. Doors will lie closed during the progress of any item being judged. Competitors are desired to note the time-table and to lie punctual. Doors will I c opened half an hour before t-:i(h- entertainment. Messrs Conning (Treasurer) and D. H. Stapleton will he in charge of the front of the house, and .season and members’ tickets will he obtained at the doors. The prospects for a. very enjoyable festival are excellent, and last year's fiuocess should he eclipsed.

The anxiety shown hv members this session over New Zealand* prospects of maintaining its supply of phosphate rock from Nauru and Ocean islands prompted tin' Hon O. J. HowUon. Minister of Agriculture, to make a. lengthy statement, in the House on Wednesday. “There is,” lie said, “no leason to fear that flic available supplies of phosphate rock at Nauru and Teean islands will not he sufficient in quantity to meet the requirements of New Zealand for many years to come, as it has been estimated that supplies of rock existing on the two islands will probably reach at least 100,(’00,000 ton • The position as to immediately available supplies is governed by the existing facilities lor shipment. At the present time the lull capacity of the islands, from the point of view of what can be shipped, is approximately 550.000 ton per annum, though during the year ended June 30, 1027, close upon 000.000 tons were shipped.”

A parasite ol the common bidi-bidi, Ihe seeds of which cause serious damage to live wool, is being imported front Chile to New /aland, according to the annual report of the Canterbury Sheepowners" 1 nion. The report states that highly valuable work was Itoiiig undertaken by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, in the search of some parasitical insect. AVord had recently been received from Chile of the discovery of an insect which was stated to he a parasite of this plant. This insect attacked the weed and prevented it front seeding. Tito Department hoped that the introduction of the insect would he a move in the direction of ridding the Dominion of this curse to pastoralists. Supplies or the insect were being forwarded to Now Zealand with a view to experiment and the study of its life history, as should it prove also an enemy to clovers and other desirable forms of vegetation, its introduction to the Dominion might well prove a curse instead of a blessing.

The jubilee of the Hokitika municipality which falls to l>e held next Fridiiv is to he recognised by the Hokitika Borough Council in quite a modest way. The present Council has its hands full in regard to prospective expenditure for drainage works and water supply matters, and is not disposed to incur any considerable expense in an elaborate celebration. As next Friday is also the ordinary meeting of the Council the date proves coincident. A special meeting is to be held to which ex-Councillors will be invited and the occasion will be referred to suitably. 'Pho public will be invited to attend also. As a souvenir of the occasion it has lieen suggested the present Council should be photographed so as to bo placed beside the photgrapli of the first Municipal Council, which already hangs in the Town Hall. Bo modest a programme of celebration indicates that the present Council is paying special consideration to the husbanding of the rates for the more pressing requirements of civic amenities, instead of an outlay on jubilee junketing.

We stock only reliable brands of hosiery in silk and wool, pure silk, art silk, in Bonds, Three Queens, New City, Three Belles, shades of honeydew, mirage, suntan. iris mauve, French nude, woodland rose, blonde, sunburn, grain, ovenlow.—Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cookers. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2).—Advt.

Now offering, for one week only—a special discount in men’s overcoats. Call to-day at Addison’s.—Advt.

Why buy dear eggs? Preserve them while they are cheap with Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. Keeps eggs fresh.—Advt.