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Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1923, Page 2

A meeting of the Westland Racing Club will he held to-night at 8.30 o'clock at the clubroonis. Mr R. Redder has donated a quarter ton of coal to the winner of the home made bread class at the A. and P. Show. Messrs McKay and Son announce a special purchase of 50 ladies smart winter coats, New Zealand manufacture, front 29s Gd to 455, which are easily worth from 3 to 5 guineas. On tlie bowling green, last evening in a game for the Ballinger Buckles, tlie holders, Messrs Boyd, Schultz, Bain and Benjamin stalled off a challenge by Messrs Bruce Bishop, A. King and W. Wilson, by 22 to 13.

The annual meeting of tlie Excelsior Senior Football Club will me hold in Keller’s Sample Rooms this (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. All members and intending members are requested to attend.—Advt.

The Wellington Trades and Labour Council lias been informed by the Minister that at an early date he will convene a- conference of employers and employees to discuss the bringing of tlie Masters and Apprentices Act up to date, and with that view ho is drafting a Bill to he submitted to Parliament- next- session.

The special attraction in Hokitika, tomorrow afternoon and evening will he the flower show at the Town Hall, organised by Mr A. B. Boyd, in aid of the Burns’ Memorial Fund. There is the promise of a very fine display ol cut blooms, including several outside exhibits. A ladies’ committee lias organised a stall for home rookery, the dainties being for sale. The ladies will provide a tea. stall also. At niglitthiVe will be a promenade eoneert. The gathering should prove a pleasant rendezvous. while the object is well worthy of liberal support. i Sixteen eases of infectious disease were notified to the Public Health Department in Canterbury and Westland tor the week ended at noon on Monday. The list is as follows: Drey, diphtheria- 1; Inangnhua diphtheria 2; North Canterbury, scarlet fever 3; diphtheria I: tuiiel’Milosis (j; pneumonia 1; Smith Canterbury diphtheria I : pneu--i ’ i nu uia I.

Tlie coat of arms embossed on the back of envelopes used by Government Departments, ‘On His Majesty’s Service." lias been replaced by a- new design "ii the from of vile envelope. Inside a lin circle there is a map of the North and South Islands, with the names of the four cities prominently marked. A scroll 2‘in long overlaps the circle, and contains In large lettering the words “Dominion of New Zealand."

A meeting of ladies was hold at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon regarding tt. proposal to hold a bazaar and sale of work in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Beautifying Society. The Hon H. L. Michel presided. There were present: Mesdames Michel, CoulH,ii. Butler. Irvine. Pilkington. Morgan. Benjamin. MeWhirter, Bennett. Wilson and Miss Evans. Tin Chairman said the Society was in need of a substantial amount of funds to carry on. The money raised last year was now nearly exhausted. It bad been used to good effect and tlie work of the Society was generally appreciated. A bazaar had boon suggested for the first week in June. It. was resolved to apply for tho stli and 6th of that month as suitable dates, the function to be held in Princess Theatre. The Chairman indicated Mrs Staveley was willing to help with the entertainment, which she thought might take the form of it May Queen carnival. Mrs Stavelev would organise, that portion of the entertainment- and attend to its production. The offer was accepted with cordial thanks. The following stalls etc were fixed upon :—Produce, Mesdames Bennett, Morgan. Irvine. Beniamin and Pilkington ; Refreshments, Mrs McWhirtier. Miss Evans and helpers: Work Stall. Mesdames Michel, Wilson. Coulson and Butler: Sweets. Mrs Urquhart and helpers: Juvenile Stall. Mrs Barrowman and Miss Wallace; Men’s Stall, (sporting dubs). Messrs Heenn.it. Tooliey. and King; Hon Sec. Mr J. Niven. The Chairman expressed his gratification at the good attendance and hearty co-operation of the ladies, whom he thanked for their attendance. From the interest displaced it would appear the bazaar will be well prepared for and when, it eventuates will be a pronounced success. A number of novelties for old and young are to be arranged for, and there is the promise of a fine supply of goods, including plenty of variety.

Tho Banks in Hokitika will observe a special holiday on Wednesday, March 14th (A. and P". Show day). Saturday, March 17th (St Patrick’s Day), u'lll also be observed as a holiday.

Mr James Niven (lion .Sec. Beautifying Society) acknowledges with thanks the following additional donations towards the funds: Dr Teichelman £1 l s > Mr Harry Jones £1 Is, Mr J Mclntosh £1 Is. Further contributions will be welcome.

At the Town Hall to-morrow nigut m conjunction with tho flower display, there will be a promenade concert in which pleasing vocaf s *and instrumental numbers will be rendered. The orchestral music will be a feature of the programme to be submitted.

There was a very good attendance at Princess Theatre last night, downstairs being crowded and upstairs well patronised for the benefit tendered by .Mrll. McLean to the Hokitika Beautifying Society. The Municipal Band rendered a programme prior to tho screening of the pictures. The film; shown last night proved very enjoyable. I A Pa the Gazette was of special interest and there was a very humorous comic. The star picture was a thrilling story of the sea. At the interval Hon. H. L. Michel, president of the Society in very cordial terms returned thanks to the audience for the patronage extended and to Mr McLean for bis generous action in tendon ing the benefit. The hand parade «as appreciated also. On Friday night McLean's pictures will be continued and a special programme is to 1* shown.

A meeting was held in the Bowling Club’s pavilion last evening of lady supporters and members in connection with the Gala Day to ho held on Saturday. March 24th. in aid of tlie Club’s funds. The President (Mr IV. Braddon) presided, over a good attendance. Matters in connection with the day were discussed, and were reported to he progrssiiig satisfactorily. The ladies present were appointed a committee with power to add to their number to arrange for the general stall, afternoon tea. and iollie stall. Tho President expressed pleasure at the hearty maim;-a in which tlie ladies were taking up their honorary duties, which augured well for the .success of the afternoon. A number of donations worn received with thanks, and the ladies’ committee. consisting of Mesdames Braddon. Stevenson. Thompson, Benjamin. Morgan. \V. Wilson and Blank, will he glad to receive further donations ol anv kind to assist in the object in view. Tlie meeting then adjourned with a vote of thanks to the chair.

Th<’ Town Hall bad its seating accommodation overtaxed last evening when Miss Lilly delivered a \ei \ *n* structivt. and enjoyable■ address on “Life and Scenes in India. Ibe lecturer gave a. vivid glimpse of the conditions under which millions are living in India. Particulars wore given of the work of he Zenana. Bible and Medical Mission among those people, and of her travels through the length and breadth of India, with its swarming millions. The lecturer was assisted by Rev Pur- < has who threw on the screen a. number of excellent illustrations ol Indian life and its people. Miss Lilly referring in detail to the various phases of life ot the brown-skinned people. In her concluding remarks Miss Lilly made a strong appeal for substantial monetary assistance for the mission which was insui« r ursiting » New Zealand splieie o influence by taking over a section of tlm work in one of the districts. l.illv expressed thanks to Lev ' • Purelists for screening the pictures, to Dr Tciehelrnann for use of his nmeb.no and to tin Council for the low n Ha! ■ Rev A. C. Piirchas expressed the pleasure and extra knowledge it had gm n bv the hearing of the excellent address. A collection was then taken up, before the meeting concluded. A very successful meeting was held in St Mary's Club Rooms on Saturday 21th.' February, Mr Gillooly in the chair. The meeting was called lor the purpose of forming a Football Club in connection with Hre parish. Mr Two,ncy moved the Club adopt He name Marist Chib, and that the Club be open to all players in the district. Seconded by Mr O’Connor. The following officers were elected: —President. Mr \Y. Jeffries; Vice-Presidents —Mcsdanies Head. Keller. O’Connor. Ryan. Devanev, Diedrich. Kortegast, Messrs Patrick. Maud!. Jones, Groufskv, Close. Dale. Dowling, Pickering. F. and M. Keenan. W. and X. Warren. Feeney. Whiley. P. Stewart, Stc.pl'orth, Davis, O’Brien. G. Lnkin, T. Moynihun. Secretary—Mr B, Devanev. Management Committee—Messrs Gillooly. Ha gar. Close. Twonmy. O’Connor. Tt was resolved to appoint Club Captain and liolil Captain separately. Field Captain to be elected by players taking the field. Mr Ha gar was appointed Club Captain. A membership fee was fixed of o". for senior players and 2s Gd foi junior players. Opening practice to to held on March 18th. It was resolved to ask Mr Gillooly to advise and coach the team.

Great one price event 4s lid sale |s Hi). Hundreds of articles worth from Gs ltd to 84s, now all one price 4s lid. You can buy more for 4s lid than Is lid ever bought before. To miss Ibis great sale is to lose the chance of a lifetime. Great prepara-

tions have been made to make this the greatest bargain fair ever held in llokilika. Sale commences Friday at 9.30. All thrifty folks will he there. MeGruor’s, Hokitika and Greyinoutb.Advt.

Just landed a consignment of 200 cases choice dessert and cooking apples consisting of Cox’s oranges, Pippins, Scarlet Peannains, 4\ obeyV etc etc. Also 100 ) cases tomatoes.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. ('Phone No. 2.)--Advt.

Hokitika ladies quite enjoy acquainting new comers with the wonderful labour saving and perfect: washing qualities of “NO-RI BBING” Laundry Help. Is packets.