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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1928, Page 2

Maelogan Raincoats to clear at 39s 6d at Addison’s.—Advt. A ball will bo held in the Arahura Public School in aid of the funds on Wednesday, August 29th. Boys’ suits in great variety. Try us, our cash prices, combined with quality, will appeal to you.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. Goods traffic passed through the Otira tunnel from the West Coast up to Thursday evening was as follows: Monday, 1750 tons; Tuesday, 2200; Wednesday, 2200; Thursday, 2000. The amount of traffic to he handled at Otira during Friday and Saturday was exppeted to total 4800 tons, making a total for this week of 12,650 tons. In reference to the Tasman fly. Captain Findlay states that once the aviators strike New Zealand they should have no difficulty in locating Soekburn. A point on the Coast, near 'Greymouth, is the part of New Zealand nearest to Australia, and this is nearly in line with Christchurch. Unless the vision should be obscured the airman should experience little difficulty in rising and coming straight over the Southern Alps. If the weather should bo stormy or cloudy they would probably come round by way of Cook Strait.

Men! AVe have the most reliable oil coats. AVe nr one and keep dry.— W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

.An announcement that he would not introduce his Gaming Bill this year was made by Sir George Hunter (Waipawa) in the House- on Thursday night. He said his decision was based on the fact that there was little chance of getting so contentious a measure through Parliament in its last session before the election. The Bill, which Sir George introduced last year, provided for the establishment of double totalisators, the publication of dividends and the telegraphing of bets to the course. The measure reached the committee stage, where it with withdrawn as a result of the stonewall which took the form of members retiring from the House in such numbers as to make it- almost impossible to keep a quorum. Keen cash prices have reduced our stock of towels to a total of three dozen. expect to he sold out of towels at the end of the week. Call early at W. H. Stopforth’s.—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 }lc|, —Sphrodey aqd Cg,^~ Adyt,

For boys oil coats, pay us a visit before purchasing elsewhere.—W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

A meeting of the ladies social committee of tho Excelsior Football Club will be held at Keller’s sample rooms this (Saturday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. —Advt.

The Christchurch “Press” states:— Considerable inconvenience is caused passengers by the West Coast trains, it is asserted, owing to the trains now leaving from the dock at the western end of tho station. Mr 11. Lowry, who has given the matter serious consideration, state's that as there are about four trains which arrive from country centres during the period the West Coast train is standing at the station, he could not see that ho would be justified in making all those people walk over the bridge, which they would have to do if tho West Coast train was to depart from the main platform.

The Director of Meteorological Services, Dr E. Kidson. stated on Thursday that though Captain Ivingsford (Smith had indicated that he was ready to leave at any time, he did not think that the flight would commence at once; at any rate the New Zealand Weather Office had not yet been asked to supply special reports whereas prior to the original take off from California special reports bad been asked for and sent. At present the conditions were not too promising. A westerly depression was centred over tho Tasman Sea, which would mean favourable winds generally, but there would probably bo a considerable amount of rain and heavy clouding, bringing about poor visibility.

Replying to an enquiry in the House cin Thursday' afternoon as to what would be the order of business next week, as it wfis anticipated tho debate would end either this week or early next, the Prime Minister answered that if tho debate was out of the way on Tuesday reports would be tabled, and if it could be printed in time one would be a report on the administration of Samoa and associated papers. Notice of the setting up of select committees would be given on Wednesday, which was a day for private members’ Bills. The Government wished to introduce some Bills and secure the second reading at an early stage, so that they could then bo referred to suitable committees. These included the Film Quota Bill and the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Bill.

Selling freely men’s striped Tobraleo neglige shirts, with collar to match 8s lid and 9s Cd at W. 11. Stopforth’s.— Advt.

Arising out of the conviction of two members of the Blaketown Citizens’ Hall Commiteto charged with using the Blaketown Hall as a common gaming-house in connexion with euchre tournaments, it is stated that the Inspector of Police at Greymouth has ruled that no card games, whether for prizes or otherwise, must be played in the hall in future. Moreover, the two Blaketown citizens concerned, have been informed that they will in future be classed as undesirables on racecourses. Much local indignation has been aroused by the edict, and the members of the Blaketowu Hall Committee have appealed to the New Zealand Racing Conference, with a view to having the ban lifted. Mr T. E. Coates (president of the Greymouth Racing Conference) has promised his support, and lias agreed to bring the matter before the annual meeting of the conference.

Arrangements have been entered into by tho Paparoa Coalmining Co., ami a party of nineteen men (employed at the mine before it was closed down) for the working of the mine under the co-operative system. Tho party commenced work on Wednesday. It is understood that arrangements have been made by tlic party to pay royalty to the company on the tonnage of the coaT produced, and it is hoped to pay off the price asked by the company for the mine in five years. A mass meeting of the Blackball and Paparoa Miners’ Union was bold at Blackball, when it is understood that a strong protest was entered iiga.in.sk the working of the mine on the co-operative system, on the grounds that it was contrary to the principles of unionism. It is also reported tlmt the meeting passed a resolution declaring the Paparoa Aline “black.” It is stated that the members of the party working the mine are all residents of Roa, where they had built homes for themselves.

According to a. defendant in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court on Thursday morning, tilings are inclined to bo a little free on the West Coast on a Sunday. A storekeeper was charged with Sunday trading, and he pleaded guilty. He was fined 20s and costs. Mr E. 1). Mosley, S.M.: Have you any explanation to make in connection with this matter? Defendant : “Well, it’s this way your Worship, I come from the West Coast, where wo are used to getting what we want on a Sunday. Mr F. D. Sargent, who was sitting in the Court, jumped up at this stage. “I. lived on the Coast for many years, your Worship and although some things are done there that are not done on this side, T think the general application savours of a libel!’’ (Laughter). The Magistrate: I had the pleasure and delight of living on the West Coast, hut I can honestly say that never at any time was I able to get anything that I wanted on a Sunday. Defendant: Perhaps you went to the wrong place, sir. (Laughter). The S.M., (smiling): I think I knew the Coast fairly well when I was there.

Just to hand, further supplies of Petone double-bed blankets. Still selling at 29s 6d per pair at W. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

This is cough time, but not if you take “ Nazol.” No cold is “Nazol’ proof.' The best family protection. Prompt, pleasant and powerful. Is 6d buys 60 doses, ready to use. —Advt.

Sixty pairs Indies’ fancy hose, silk and wool, silk and cotton; regular price 4s lid to 7s 6d. Realisation Sale Price 2s lid. Ladies’ Fancy Handkerchiefs, hem-stitclied, . embroidered. Realisation Sale Price 4 for Is at -McKay’s and Ladies’ Fabric Gloves, turn-hack tops; regular price 4s Cd. Realisation Sale Price 2s lid a pair at McKay’s.—Advt. Dress bargains in good quality dress tweeds, 54 inches wide, in serviceable shades. These lines are a gift at 2s lid per yard.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.