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Hokitika Guardian, 28 August 1928, Page 2

The auxiliary scow Zingnra completed her binding last- evening of t-imls'i', taking a cargo of nearly T2o.(looft. ami sailed at 7 p.m. for Wellington.

We wish to announce to our numerous customers that we have opened up the smartest designs in linoleum and dainty curtain nets. Wo anticipate doing good business in this lino and have catered well for same. Addisons.—Advt. Rhone 82.

The Social Hall being erected in connection with All Saints Church has irogre.ssed so satisfactorily that it has icon do: ided to hold an opening social md dance therein on Friday evening next, commencing at 8 o’clock. The half is a commodious one and should prove of great value for church and ■winl gatherings.

The A rah lira school room is undergoing special preparations for the Grand Ball in aid of the funds which is to be held on Wednesday evening. This promises to he as usual a very successful gathering. The ladies’ committee have the catering in hand and will supply a very dainty supper. Keep Wednesday evening for this popular outing.

An accident occurred yesterday on the steamer Halls Head at Grey month, when additional mooring lines were being put out, as a precaution against a possible strong fresh in the river. A chain slipi>ed on the winch, and struck the chief officer. Mr Harrison-George. of Sydney, fracturing one of his legs. He is making favourable progress in the Greymouth Hospital.

'When crossing; the Grey bar oil Monday evening, outward hound, the steamers Kaiinai and Balts Head both touched the bar. The bumps were* slight, and no damage was done. There was a depth of 21 feet on the bar, and the vessels were each drawing about 16 feet- 3 idles. A fairly heavy swell was running, and this caused the mishaps.

Messrs W. Weddel and Co., Ltd.. London, advise, dated 24th inst., as follows:—Danish butter 188 sto 190 s Hast week 190 s to 1925); New Zealand, uiisalted, 184 s to 190 s, (186 s to 190 s); New Zealand, salted, lßos to 184 s (182 s to 184 s). Market slow. New Zealand cheese, wlifte, 112 sto 113 s (112 sto 113 s), coloured 110 sto Ills (Ills to 112 s). Market quiet. Canadian cheese 110 s to 112 s (110 s to 112 s).

Mr E. A. Wells, County Chairman, accompanied hy members of the Northern Riding., visited South West-land during the week-end, and returned yesterday. Wait aha, Harihari, Wataron, Okarito. Waiho and, Wolieka settlements were visited. At Lower Matanui die start of the route for the Wataroa-Little Wanganui stock track was viewed, and later the views of the settlers at Mataimii and Harihari were heard in respect to the value of the proposed road. Mr Wells is to report to the Council on the matter at the Council meeting in a fortnight’s time.

Nazol will protect you from coughs colds, and influenza. Get a bottle to dav! Is fid for CO doses.—Advt.

We take the opportunity of reminding buyers that “ Klis-Sylk ” is “Like silk hut stronger.” It represents a cloth that lias the appearance of silk, with twice the wear. In shades of blue, flesh, fnji, apricot. The ideal cloth for lingerie. Obtainable at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

One bottle of Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative preserves 20 dozen eggs. Very economical and clean. Keeps eggs fresh for piopths,—'Aclvf.

Visit our Showroom where the latest spring millinery and scarves are on view. Addisons.—Advt.

Messrs W. Jeffries and Co notify the sale of a lever plough in good order, at the conclusion of their sale of Mr J. W. Kelly’s dairy herd at Kokatahi to-morrow.

The Kokatahi Ladies’ Hockey Club hall took placo last evening in the Kokatahi Public Hall. There was a large. attendan'eo present from all parts of the district. The Black Hand Orchestra supplied capital music, and an excellent supper was provided by the members of the Club. Dancing was kept going merrily till an early hour the ball proving very successful.

Prizes in connection with the recent Competitions will be presented immediately. The trophies will be presented at the annual social of the Society, arangements for which will lie made by the Committee which'meets next week to settle the accounts in with the festival which concludes to-night with a. grand concert.

There is again a large demand for scats upstairs at the Princess Theatre to-night for the Demonstration Concert. Only a few seats are left upstairs. The doors to-night will open at 7 o’clock and the performance will begin at 7.-15 sharp. The audience is requested to be seated punctually, as there is a lengthy programme to lie disposed of. There are several special items set down for To-night and another enjoyable concert should result.

A sudden death occurred at 7 o’clock last evening underground at the Dol>son Coal Mine. A miner, James Gibb, about 50 years of age, was engaged working at the face with his mate, when lie had a sudden seizure, and it proved fatal. Deceased had been apparently in good health prior to the fatality. He leaves a wife, who resides in Scotland, and a family. One son and one daughter of deceased aro residing at Hobson. - An inquest will be held.

The benefit dance for the Hokitika Beautifying Society set down for tomorrow evening will lie a popular event. The Jazz Club has organised the evening, and its orchestra will he on duty. Supper will he served as usual. The condition of the floor for the occasion leaves nothing to he desired. Votaries arc therefore assured of a perfect long night dance. Aw the proceeds will be devoted to a most worthy civic purpose, there is another reason for substantial support, and a large attendance is expected. Dancing commences at 8.30 o’clock and will continue to 1 a. m.

During the year ended March 31st., 11)28, 2333 films, of a total length of 5.813.810 ft, were censored. Of this number sixtv-nine were rejected in the first instance, 245 were passed subject to excisions, and forty-four were passed for adult audiences only. There were two appeals against the decisions of the censor in reference to censored films. In one case the censor’s view was upheld. The total number of British Empire films examined was 585. including features, topienls, etc., and the total length was 71(1,670ft. Feature films—viz., those over 'loooft in length—totalled (128, while the remaining 170) films comprised topicals, seonics, serials, comedies, cartoons, industrials, etc., seldom exceeding 200011 each. Of the feature films, thirty-five were produced in the British Empire, 580 in the United States of America, and thirteen originated in Germany, Era nee, Italyl. and Sweden.

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. Patersons have opened tip a special purchase of traveller’s samples in girls and mauls’ flannel frocks, sizes up to 39in. Prices from 5s lid to 17s Gd. Also ladies’ cardigans from 7s Gd. These values will surprise you. Call and inspect.—Advt. 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, cvenlow. —Obtainable at Schroder and C'o.—Advt. “Laddafrc” Hose high panncl strengthened art silk ladles hose, good looking, fine wearing line in sixteen new shades, regular prices 4s lid, McKay’s Special Price 2s fid pair.—Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Oure For Coughs :irul Colds, nevei fails