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Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1923, Page 2

Mr and Mrs Mark Wallace insert a notice of thunks in this issue.

Have a day’s outing at Lake Kanieri for -Is on Sunday, October 14tn. Cars leave Clements’ Motors Ltd.. Oarage at 10 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Return ing at ."> p.m.

Soldiers’ Hall, Saturday nigh:! Sports’ dance. Music directed by Mr Bonetti. Admission Is for R.uielit ot 15.5. A. Building Fund.—-Advt.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Tennis Club takes place at the Educa tion Board rooms to-night at 7.30 o’clock.

There "ill be a full rehearsal of the K.S.A. Minstrels and orchestra at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 7.10 o’clock. In view of the visit to Ross on Monday, a full attendance is required.

At next week’s meeting of the Progress League a decision will be reached in regard to the special celebration to mark the opening of the Arthur’s Pass tunnel.

There will be a roll up on the bowling green to-morrow afternoon at '-’.30 o'clock. All new members arc requested to attend. The formal opening of the season lias boon arranged for tomorrow week, the 20th inst.

Yesterday the final match for the Nowman Hockey Shield was played at West port between Bullcr and Beefton ladies’ teams. After a good contest, in which Reofton ladies showed to advantage, thev dclcatod lluller by three goals to one, thus winning the shield.

Tile visits of the Minstrels anil Orchestra to ItoSs on Monday night is being looked forward to with interest by the southern residents. There is sure to be ;t bumper attendance. The reputation of the troupe will draw a large attendance, and patrons may expect to be entoitained by a very bright entertainment.

Excellent progress lias been made during the present week with the Exhibition buildings. Tlio principals to carry tlu* roofing will be nearly all erected by to-morrow night. A shipment of iron is due- by the s.s. lees, and a good showing will soon be made with the enclosing of the big space the buildings cover. f l he size of the Exhibition shows more and more impressive as the building progresses. It is going to be a great display.

The euchre tournament at the Soldiers’ Hall last night was well attended. Mrs Sumner won the ladies’ prize and Mr \Y. llailc the gent’s, after plaving olf with six others v.io tied. .Mrs (Jiloolv and Mr Sumner won the consolation prize. No If! table was the !nekv table and Mr -1. Hill was the Winner of the suit - Supper was served by the ladies’ committee, and a dance, with Mr AY. Joyce presiding at the piano followed. Mr Sumner was in charge of the lloor, and an enjoyable time'’was passed by those engaged in the dancing.

Captain Monk, of the Dunedin Railway Fire Brigade, lias been notified by the Government that the services of tiie Brigade will be dispensed with in duo course, and if current rumours artcorrect, the death-knell of railway lire brigades has been sounded ill this count rv. The report in citeulatioil amongst those associated with the fire service appear to have some foundation, and such being the case, the whole of the railway brigades throughout: New Zealand are likely to be disbanded at ativ time.

A child fell out of a train window on the Ricciitlon Road, Christchurch, on Tuesday, and miraculously escaped injury. The child, a little girl, was accompanied bv its mother. The girl stood on a s-eu attd leaned out limn an open window. The tram was travelling at .i smart pace, and suddenly the child overbalanced and disappeared. The mother frantically signalled for the tram to ho stopped, and when that was done she went back for the little girl. 'To the relief and astonishment of ail concerned the heroine of tiie adventure was little the worse. A slight graze on one cheek was aTI that could he found to show that she had passed through such a dangerous experience.

Major AY. W. McKinney, who ion lipid the position of Assistant Commissioner ill charge of the t'antelbury and West. Coast Distriet of the !>L Jollil Ambulance Brigade for a coiishleraole iimnlier of veal's, has found it iiecossurv to tender his resignation. During his long eonneetinn. Major McKinney has rendered eminent service, and lias brought the Bricndo in the Distriet, to a high state of efficiency, and the step which he has taken is greatlv rcgreU'd l,v memhers and ptihlie alike. In teeognition of his work for the Order, the Grand Prior a few years ago appointed Major McKinney as an Honorary Serving Brother ot the Order of St joh n. Colonel G. Barclav, Commissioner in charge ol the Brigade in r tlm Dominion of New Zealand, has appointed Major A. L. (Bay, at present Distriet Superintendent of the Canterbury Sub-district, to succeed Major MeKinnov ll s Assistant Commissioner.

Preliminary arrangements were commenced yesterday morning for the construction of the large water storage tank which is to be erected at Omoto on a site on the hill, a few chains behind the Greymoutli Brewery. A gang of men are now employed constructing a roadway, by which the necessary material is to he conveyed to the site. The tank, which will he made of Westralian hardwood (jarrah) is being constructed at- Addington, whilst the framework is being made at the local railway shops. The tank will hold 20,000 gallons, and will he IS feet in diameter and 11 feet high. The Bailway Department have two new jarrah storage tanks at Moana and one at Jacksons, whilst two tanks constructed of the same timber have been in use atStillwater for some years.

Speaking in connexion with the Greymouth representation at tDo Hokitika Exhibition, the Mayor (Mr W. Kf. Pnrtitt) stated that he was arranging for the co-operation of the Greymoutli Borough Council with the Grey County Council, and hoped also to secure the co-operation of the Greymoutli. Harbour Board, with a view to making the Greymoutli avenue a success. Mr Parfitt- mentioned that the exhibits at •Christchurch Exhibition i" IDO7 included models of the proposed deep-sea harbour at Point Elizabeth and of the town of Greymoutli. the construction of the models costing about £l2O. They were now in tbe museum room at. tbe Greymoutli Town Hall and could he renovated for a small expenditure. Mr Parfitt will suggest to the Borough Council that, the models be included in the Greymoutli display at the Hokitika Exhibition.

Compare our values, cotton goods— White Twill Sheetings, 54in 2s lid, SO in 3s 6d yd, unbleached heavy twill sheetings, 5-iin 2s Gd yd, 72in 2s lid, pure white calicos, 35in Is yd. All great values. W. McKay and Poll, Hokitika.—Advt.

No cold can withstand “NAZOL.” A few doses put the worst cases to flight. Is 6d buys GO doses.

The Hokitika Municipal Band w:li not render a programme ontside the Princess Theatre this evening as wtis intended, owing to a bereavement in tbe family of one of the band’s members.—Advt. The old established business of Arch Little is still carried on under the old name. A first class Iroot repairer ;s in the repair department. Repairs dene neatly and promptly. Tile best of materials used.—Advt.

The splendid display of carpets including Wilton and Axininster, ballrunner-. and hearthrugs now being shown for Spring by Harley’s, is recognised as the best value ever offered on the West Coast. Make the most of these wonderful values whilst the opportunity offers: Harley and Co. Ltd., Carpet Specialists. Greyniouth.

Tbe Abattoirs’ Manager reported to the Greyniouth Borough Council last night- as follows, for tbe month of September: Examined, cows 27; bullocks, sheep, 591; pigs, 11; calves, 13; condemned cows. 1 : bullocks, 1 : pigs, 1. Fees collected for the month were £llO 12s Gd.

The Hon. D. 11. Guthrie has rciurned to Auckland from bis visit to Samoii, and Tonga, greatly improved in health. He will proceed to Wellington in a week’s time. Mr Guthrie said lie was net prepared at present- to discuss the question of taking up his official duties again in the near future.

The death took place yesterday of Mrs Catherine M. Clarke, a pioneer resident of Grc-ymoutli. who passed away, after a lengthy illness, at the residence of her daughter M.rs 11. Cawlev High St., Greyniouth. A native ofCounty" Kerry, Ireland, the deceased who bad resided in Grey for about half a ccntui v was til years of ago, and leaves a family of four daughters, and ,-ix sons. The daughters arc M.osdames G. Webster and H. Cawley (of Greymeutli), and G. Selbey (of Auckland’), ciul Miss C. Clarke, of Croymout.li. Messrs Thomas. Bernard, Robert, Joseph. Charles, and John Clarke, sons of deceased residing in the district.

At McLean’s Picture- to-niglu commencing at s o’clock sharp, the Orchestra will include the following in the musical programme: —From India. Suite Orienfale, No. 1 ‘ The Bayaderes’’ (Adolf Schmid); No. 2 “By the Ganges’’ (Adolf Schmid); No. 3 “Ihe Almas’’ (Francis Poppy); No. -1 “The Patrol’’ (Schooner) ; selection from the musical play, “Katinka” (Rudolf Frimli : Waltz Do Concert “Love and Roses” (W. Rolfe); Cake Walk “South CniTinu Tickle” (A. Geibel) ; Andante Cantahile “Rocturne” (1). I>, Slater) ; "Menuetto All’Antico” (Karganolf) ; “Ail Italian Carnival" (Pocoi ini) ; grand select-ion "Dinornh” (Meyerbeer); selection “Luorenzia Borgia” (Donizetti); selection "Cii Hallo in Mn-sehera (Verdi) ; overture “Dor Freischulz” (Weber): march ’Tp To Date’’ (A. Geibel).

Special big purchase. 300 British Government ground sheet capos. '1 lie combined cape and ground sheet. The capo of a thousand uses fairly describes tin’s high grade heavily rubber-proofed cape, guaranteed to be absolutely water-proof. For drivers, cyclists, anglers, dairymen, buy scouts. In fact every person should possess one. These capes cost 40s each to produce. Our price 7s Gd each, or three for 21s post free. AlcGruer’s. Hokitika and Groymouth,—Advt.

Tinned eggs are as goal as trosh il preserved with SHARLANDS ”,\iOA’ BRAND F.GG PRESERVATIVE. One bottle will do twenty dozen. This is to notify to yon that we are now marking off at a very reasonable price the latest iii Parisian mode!.;, ami respectfully ask you to view them at once as they are sure to be eagerly sought for at F. Schroder and (o s. where the best hats always are; Advt.