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Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1917, Page 2

Eastor Sunday was fine and there were large congregations at the churches for the special services.

The Jane arrived from Okuru on Sunday at 8 p ra. with one passenger and a cargo of 130 sheep.

Heavy rain fell on Sunday night and continued steadily with very short intervals all day yesterday the day being a very miserable one for any outside gathering.

Mr A. W. Peebles, Returning Officer for the Borough of Russ notifies an electiou of Mayor and nine Councillors, and one member of the Hokitika Harbour Board to represent the Borough of Ross. Nominations close on Wednesday, April 18th at noon.

The weather was unpropituous for the Rumara races yesterday and the attendance suffered. The management however was excellent, and despite the wet the events were got through in good time and without accident. The officials all worked well and are to be congratulated on pushing through the rases in such good time.

Mr Pollard presented another very attractive programme at the Prinoess Theatre last evening, the star picture being a fine drama entitled “Home," which was splendidly produced. Some recent alterations by the management have recently been completed, the pictures being thrown on the screen From the circle and this has added considerably to the improvement of the display,

The Blackball Band arrived in town on Saturday'afternoon and played a number of selections in the streets. In the evening a concert was given in the Opera House which only drew a sma.'i attendance, but the programme was an enjoyable one. On Sunday afternoon with the Town Band a musical progvammo was given on Cass Square which was enjoyed by a large assemblage. Last evening a dance was held in the Opera House.

Ad old lady named Markka Thomson, died sud len'y on Easter Sunday at Kumara. It was reported to the police in in the afternoon that Mrs Thomson had not been seen about as usual that morning. In company with Dr Fleming. Constable Sims at once repaired to 'he dwelling of Mrs Thomson m Seddon Street, where they found licr dead in bed, having passed away quietly in her sleep ppparently. Dr Fleming pro. nounced life extinct, and considered death had occurred about eight hours previously. An inquest was held at ike Courthouse, Kumara, by the District Coroner (Mr Evans) yesterday afternoon, when a verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony that deceased had died from natural causes. The son of deceased who resides at Marsden, left for Chris'-church on "holiday on Saturday last, having been with his mother ou Good Friday.

A farewell social will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu, on Tuesday, April 10ih, at 8 o’clock, to Privates 0. Cochrane, T. O’Neil, J. Shannon and W. Thorpe. Soldiers in khaki cordially welcomed. Admission—Lady and gent 1/.—Advt.

The Westland Racing Club will hold its autumn race meeting on tbe Hokitika racecourse to-motrow. With the possible restriction of racing loom’ iDg ahead the public will no doubt take tbe fullest advantage of this gathering. It ie an interesting event iuany case, for fifty years ago this month the first Eister meeting was held at Hokitika. The meeting on that occasion took place iu Clapcott’a Paddock on the south side of the river and extended over two dayr. It was fixed to open on Easter Monday, but the weather conditions put the meeting hack a duy. It was a very euc‘ creesful gathering. Racing conditions have altered very muoh iu New Zealand in the last 50 years. They have materially altered in this district within that period. The local Club has held on to the Bpart in fair times and bad, aud it is pleasing to know it is now flourishing and a very popular institution. The favor iu which it stands will ensure a large gathering of the public at the meeting tomorrow. There are large entries and everything ia in first class order for perfect sport. The first race is timed to start at 12.45 o’clock and punctuality will be observed. v A nice selection of dress materials aad coats now showing at Mrs .T. Lloyd’s. The cable news in this issue ao,' credited to the “ Times ” has appeared in rb&t journal, but cnly whore expressly stated is snch news the ditorial opinion of the “Tiuica.”

The death of Mr. John Charters, took place at Wellington on Friday last. Deceased was for many years a commercial traveller on the West Coast and had been ailing for some time, and died in Wellington hospital. Ho was a very well read man and very popular with those who had the privilege of liis acquaintance. Another old pioneer and highly respected resident in the person of James Shannon of this town and district; passed away at the Westland Hospital last evening. He lias been an inmate of the Hospital for the. la'st five years. He was one of the (.old school of miners who followed up the diggings all over the Coast, and was well-known on the Blue Supr, where he was for many years. He had a farm at Arahura for some years and was a.native of Ireland and 85 years of age. A patriotic dance will be held at. tbe Supreme Hall this evening at 8.30 o’clock under the ausp : cescf the Overseas Club. A special committee of ladies and gentlemen is carrying through the function, which should be \«ry enjoyable. All returned soldiers and men on leave are invited to attend as the guests of the committee, and will be heaiti’y welcomed to tbe social gathering. The best of music will be available and supper will be provided.

Among the latest recruits for the Australian Forces' in Melbourne is Mr. Fred Henne, formerly of Stafford, and for many years with Messrs Parkinson and Co., chemists, Greymoutli. After leaving Greymoutli he went to Wanganui, and later took up his residence in tho Victorian capital, where ho was married some time ago. Recently eight non-commissioned officers were required, for which there were 80 applicants, Mr. Henne being ar’-"? the successful ones. His many friends in this district will wish the young soldier every success n his military career.

Tho season for shooting ducks, pukoko, and black swan may he taken or killed is from tho Ist May to 31st July, 1917, except on Lakes Rotokino, and Kanieri, and Okanco White Heron Lagoon, and Maliinapua and tho road reserve around Lake Maliinapua and creek, Wailio. Glacier and the game sanctuaries. Paradise duck and native pigeon cannot he shot in any district this season.

Large drafts' of fat cattle continue to come from South Westland en-route to Canterbury. A particularly fine lino was brought up recently by Air. John Adamson. They were of tho primesfc quality and would do credit to any part of the Dominion. Messrs Sulivan Bros, liaro from time to time sent forward extra prime cattle while other residents of the Southern district have also contributed to the large number already sent over tlie range during the past few months. It is understood that the various drafts were purchased at top prices.

Tlie many friends of Airs Ann McCready, of Ross, will regret to hear of her death, which took place at the Ross Hospital 'early on Sunday morning offer a long illness. Deceased leaves a grown up family of sons «-.ua daughters, all of whom (with the exception of Miss # McCready, of Ross,) arc living in various parts of tlie Dominion. Deceased, along with her husband, kept a hotel at Donogliues in the early days of the Coast,

Supreme Hall, Easter Tuesday, commencing at 8.30 o’clock, Patriotic Dance under the auspices cf the Overseas Club. Good music and refreshments. Double ticket 2/, extra lady 1/. —Advt. The Greymouth Borough Council on Thursday evening resolved to bold a referendum on the question of bolding Sunday picture?.

New autumn millinery is now to be seen at Airs J, Lloyd’s.

For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. 1/6, 2/6. Gail at Misses Addison's and secure one of She bargains in ladies tweed costumes. Prices 27/ to 93/, now 4/ to 15/,

John Parkhill has alwats a good word for “No Rubbing” Laundry Help because it has justly ermed its popular reputation as the abo.'istier of washboard slavery, aud also because the famous Thinker Note Book is given free with every 1/ packet of “No Rubbing."

For Chronic Chest Complainis Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/6 Stephens Bros have just received a large assortment of tweeds aud costumes; also big reductions in their summer goods.

Ladies requiring dressmaking done, would do well to book their orders with Mrs J, Lloyd. Fit and style guaranteed.

Ladies and git Is ready to wears from 4/6 each at Mrs J. Lloyd’s. First shipment of new winter costumes and coats, ex s.s. Rotorua, showing at McKay's, the Leading Drapers.— Advt.

For Children's bUcknug Cough at. night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/6.

The world’s medical tonic beverage— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.

The rainfall yesterday tot ailed, 1-94 inches.

The Chief Postmaster advises that all the mails that were sent to London by the Rotorua, sunk in the English Channel, were landed at Plymouth.

A reminder is siren of the Rirau social wp'eonie to-night Io soUhrS; A very pleasant gathering is assured and everybody is welcome.

Included in noent ea tn.i‘y !Lts, were the following, w^ordod—Se*gt C. Andeisou, Pan a and Laoce-Corpl M- F, Qualter, Westport.' Cu Saturday morning the local po’ice arrested Lawrvnce Kirwao, who had been gfz.3U.ed a deltmUer ruder Section 35 of the Mi litary S rvice Act, The young man was taken on to Greymouth by the one o’clock train that day and went overland ysstv t d*y ou his way to Trsutharo.

A return compiled by the B.itiah Trade Commissioner in N?w Zealand shows that there were 5,756 motor cars and 3,191 motor cycles regiettved in the Dominion for the year 1916. Of these 113 mot.-r ears a - d 86 motor cycles were on the West Coast, The first Easier meeting cf the Westland Racing Club v.as held on April 23 and 24, 1867, an 1 passed .iff eaccessruiiy. They were thirsty souls in those days, even though shdbvg nobblers obtained. F.va booths were auctioned for the me-ting, king t Id by the late Mr Sprct in par on, rod realised £ll2. The ncoip s at. ’he gates for the two days we £B6, while the grand stand t eceir's v, 're sold at, auction for £IOO. Ar. this iui'iai meeting £145 was raised locally by subscription from fho citizens. The racecourse wae loaned for iha two days for a fee of £6O. The first event to-morrow at the fiftieth anniversary i* styled the Hamilton Memorial Handicap. This is out of compliment to Mr J, D. Hamilton, who was the prime mover in establishing the Club in Hokitika at the erd of 1866, while it was his personal efforts which promoted and carried through the first Easter meeting so succeasfally. The book containing the first records of the April 1867 racing is now in possession of the local Club and will be on view at the racecourse to-morrow.