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Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1917, Page 2

The Defender left Wellington this morning, and is expected here to-mor-row night. After discharging her cargo she loads timber for Wellington. On Tuesday about one o’clock a thunderstorm passed through the district. Alen working at Rimu got drenched by a downpour that lasted only a few minutes. There was a stretch about half a mile wide at Kokatahi visited by the. downpour and further north in the Araihura district and towards Goldsborough heavy rain fell for a Oil a narrow strip. Brunner and Reefton also experienced a downpour. At Hokitika -there was an entire absence ot any rain. A meeting of the local branch of the New Zealand Labour Party was held last evening in the Supreme Hall. Several members of the Greymoutli branch were present, and delivered short addresses, explaining the objects and aims of the Party, and also giving some useful .information concerning the ■working of a branch. Reports received of the meetings held i n Rimu and Ruatapu were of a very encouraging nature, some forty members having joined the Party in both these places. It was decided to invite Air P. C. Webb, AI.P for Grey, to deliver an address on the political aspect of Labour, at a date to be arranged. Committees will be formed in Duatapu and Rimu to work their respective districts, and delegates will he appointed to the central committee, Air Fred Newman was appointed to the Committee with pow or to enrol members in the Kanieri district. Some forty new members were enrolled in the hall. An executive of twelve and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr. AV. Warren; vice-president, Air W. Logue; sec. and treas., Mr R. Duncraft. Complimentary votes to the visitors and the chair terminated the meeting. Now that the hot weather is on you will need a Bathing Dress and Cap- Finest selections at ordinaTy prico s only at F. Schroder and Co’s, who are now very busy selling curtains and Linoleums, in all widths. Very fine selections of carpets runners, Hearth and door mats all marked in plain figures at less price than can he got wholesale at the present moment. Inspection cordially invited at F Schroder and Co’s,—Advt. ’ I

The best and largest show of Ladies bats on the Coast will be found at Schroder and Co’s. Marked at reduced prices to ensure quick Hale at F. Schroder and C’9, —Advt-.

Tho Paeroa went out On a fishing ex oursion yesterday afternoon and returned before m)idnaglrt.| The catch included ten. groper and a ling. A Long-Night Dance will be held on Monday evening next in the Supremo Ha'll, in connection with Miss Moynilian’s dancing classes. During tho evening there will be an exhibition of the Tango. Admission: gentlemen 2/1, ladies 1/1. —Advt. Mr. H. Hart has resigned hi s position as nightwatohman and stationkeeper to the Hokitika Fire Board, and in another column applications are invited for the position, receivable up to Dec. 17th.

A Xmas Tree and Sale of Work will be Held in St. Andrew’s Hall on Wednesday Dee. 19th, when there will be many useful and fancy articles to tempt patrons - with. Proceeds will be in aid of the Methodist Church and admission will he free.

On the Bowling Green last evening in a challenge game for the Dominion Ferns, Bruce and Thompson defeated Keown and Benjamin by 26 to 13. This evening a challenge game for the Morton Feathers will be played the holders, Mr. Stevenson’s rink being challenged by a team of hankers.