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Hokitika Guardian, 25 August 1920, Page 2

* A grand ball will be held in the l'ub. lie Hall, Kanieri on Wednesday Sept 15th., in aid of the funds of the Kanieri Cricket fb'lujy,

•The Canterbury Education Roarjl notifies in this issue that entries for the Junior and Senior national scholarships examinations must reach the Board’s office not later than the Bjth. Sept.

To-night in the Drill Shed the visiting Ifafist Football team of Christchurch will be entertained at a hall hv the Diggers Football Club. Capital arrangements have been made for a very successful gathering. Word was received this morning that Mr Henry Brown, si vvelLkpown carpenter of Kiimara had been found dead in his bed at his residence there. 'Hie deceased some years ago resided in Hokitika for some time, living in Hamilton Street.

While in the southern district the Canterbury delegation .received n telegram from Mr Seddon M.P. welcoming The party to the district, and hoping fhe result of tlie visit would be to the mutual benefit of 'Canterbury and Weatlapd.

Recently ip fhe high country of the ■Waiho district Gfdde Ajtejc Graham saw a full grown chamois depasturing op the Westland fall of flip djvde. The meeting was naturally quite an unexpected one, and the timid animal made off at the first sight of fhe intruder fo its privileged haunts.

The Marist Football team arrived from Christchurch last evening by motor car from Otira. They attended-.St, Mary’s Club tournament and dance. Thici afternoon they are playing the Southern Divisipp pri Pass Square, and toriiight will be guests at ibfi Diggers Football Club ball in the Drill Shed. They leave to-morrow morning on route to Westport where they pJjjy Duller on Saturday, later playing at Reefton and Greymoutli. Mr L. H. Morel, M.C.C. waited on Mr Bruce, County Chairman, yesterday and pointed out the serious inconvenience caused in the Kpkatalii and Koiterangi districts through thp present want of cement. Several farmers engaged in building dairy sheds are held up and prevented from installing milking machinery because of the shortage, Mr Bruce had some personal knowledge of tile shortage and agreed at once to wire to the Board of Trade and ask that arrangements be made jf possible to send along a small shipment of cement for this district for use for urgent industrial requirements.

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London advices state that New Zetland mais 'were despatched on the Corintliie via Panama, on the 19tli inst.

The mails which were despatched from Auckland via Vancouver per It.M.S. Makura on the 9th Junef arrived in London on the 7th ultimo.

With regard to the coal meosures at Koiternngi stops are about to be taken to undertake prospecting with the object of tracing the scope and extent of the outcrops which have been found on Mt. Camolback.

The usual weekly euchre tournament and dance will lie held in the Town Hall, Rimu, to-morrow, (Thursday) evening, commencing at 7.30 p.m. Valuable prizes kindly donated by Mr P. T. McConnon and Mr J. McCormack, both of Kokntahi. Admission to euchre Is.—Advt.

It’s nice to know just when you can get anything in boys’ apparel. Boys’ grey jerseys 8s lid to 10s fid; b'oys’ golf hose from 4s lid; boys’ ties Is 3d and Is 9d; boys’ caps from Is 9d, boys’ boots, (10 to 13), 16s 6d; (1 to 2,18 s 8d; (3 to/5), 21s and/ '23s at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. The following team will represent Greymouth on Saturday against Hokitika: Full-back, Jamieson; three-quar-ters O’Oallaghan, Russell, Pascoe; fiveeighths, Walton, Clark; half J. Mundy; wing-forward, Reynolds; forwards, Pring, L. O’Neill, 'Sheldon, Bowman, Bryden, -Mclntosh, Boustridge. Emergencies : Backs—Mawson and Goodall; forwards Nelson.

At a meeting of tho Committee of the West Coast Rugby Union held at Greymouth last evening, a letter was received from the referee of the Ross-Digger match, re a protest by Ross, and it was resolved that after hearing the referee’s explanation the protest be disallowed. It was resolved that the Southern Division he asked if they would agree to play junior rep games, one at Greymouth and the other at Hokitika.

The deatli of Mr Evan H Lewis took place yesterday in his 82nd year at his residence, Ward Street, Coljden. The deceased, who was a native of Tasmania, lately resided at Barrytown. 'Attracted by the lure of gold, lip came to the West Coast rushes, and landed at Hokitika in its palmy days, Following mining with varying success for years, the late Mr Lewis settled eventually at Barrytown, where lie spent many Tears, and gained the esteem of all who knew him. Deceased who married while at Dunedin, leaves numerous descendants, six sons and four daughters, as well as eight grand children.

A very successful function was held iat St. Mary’s Club rooms last evening. The programme took the form of- an eight game euchre tournament in which eighty competitors took part. After a keen competition Miss K. Murphy won the first ladies prize and Mrs J. Fox the second. Mr M. Connolly won the first cent’s and Mr A- Sumner tile second. Rev. Father O’Sullivan then •wecomed the visiting Marist football team who attended in full force. He paid a high, tribute to the position the Marist Club had attained which, must entail some hard practice. The Rev. Father assured them that they were aljl glad to see the team once again on ihp Coast and lie hoped that the gallic they were to pjay against the local reps would be a pleasant one and their stay •amongst us would prove enjoyable. He also had great pleasure in welcoming the members of the local Executive and Referees’ Association, Mr A; Lawn, as Chairman of the Executive ancj West Coast- Rugby representative ' thanked the Club committee for the invitation to he present. He was pleased to see such a. large 'gathering tp welcome the visitors. Mr D. Dee replied on behalf of the Referees’ Association. Mr Payne, manager pf the Maris), team thanked those prpsept for the hparfy reception they had been accorded thfit evening. He said it gave them gyeat pleasure to be on the Coast once more. 'He had fond recollections pf his lastvisit and could .say the same for pvery member of the team. When the- trip to the Coast was mooted there was great rivalry in the Cub for a. place in, the team, which spoke well for the hospitality shown to them, He thanked them once again. Supper was then handed round after which dancing was indulged in. During the evening Misses Hatch and Jones rendered vocal items, 'Misses'E.' Daly and Giese accompanying. .The music for the dance *v(as supplied by Misses Daly, Giese, Hujtch and Reid. Mr T. Heenaii had phgpgp of flp/jr* A gragd ball will bp lipid * ll ie Thrpp Mile Hall, in aid of the Hall fpupds, c>fi Monday, 6th. September. Very complete arrangemens are being made to ensure a special success and the support and assistance of all friends is asked for. Gentlemen 2/-, ladies 1/-. I Supper provided, good music and efficient M.C.—Advt.

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Advance showing of spring fashions, Tastefully designed models in millinery just opened for your inspection at Schroder’s. Also ready to wears, flowers and sports coats —all of the very latest. Select early before the pick is gone at Schroder’s.—Advt.