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Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1924, Page 2

.Mis 11. Thomas inserts a notice of thank-' in ibis issue. North. Island mails and passengers by the ferry steamer connected with tho West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. TiMimurow (sight I Soldiers’ Hall! Kiwi Football Club’s usual dance, l.at-t-st music by I'onetii s Jazz Hand. Dancing at !) o’clock sharp. Admission Is.- Advt. The Russ Sports are taking place to. morrow at Ross when a very attractive programme will he submitted. Much interest, is Icing shown in tho gathering, which only requires a fine day to prove veiy successful.

I’iolicers desirous of visiting Ross on Saturday can obtain fret 1 railway passes on application to lion. .1, (Irimmond at Kellers Hotel or the CountyK)ffice, or railway station in the morning. The fain for Ross leaves at 10. Id n.m.. ami i lie return leaves Ross at (h.'lO p.m. There was much applause at the Soldiers' Hall last night, when near ing midnight, a veteran pioneer who had taken part in the various gold rushes, and who is nearing the lour score and ten, could not retrain lroni taking part in a one time popular old dance, and proceeded to trip it lightly with the best ot the dancers.

I'i-oiu figures compiled ny the Department of Agriculture, il is ascertained that for the five years ended March 31st.. 11)23, the Inittci manufactured in Westland as 18.23!) ewt. valued at .L'4."iß,l(jo, and cheese 27,-6(5-1 ewt. valued sit- £l4-1,037, while the number of holdings was MOL

Tho combined ages ol eleven pioneers who journeyed to Hokitika lor the 1 jubilee colobrarion from tjrcymuuth totalled 8!)1 years, or an average ot over 81 years. Ten <>t these old-tim-ers were from the old people's home, and made the journey in charge ot -Mr A. Brown. The honour of being the oldest pioneer present belonged to Mr Frank Bathe, who is aged !>-L

The death occurred last week niter a long illness of Mr 11. .1. ("Simon ) .Mynott. Tli elate Mr .My nott. was a member of the All Black Rugby team of l!l(lo, which toured Great Britain. He was a line player, and for a number of years captained the lukapa Club. He represented Taranaki for manv seasons.

•A great, night" stated a lady pi e necr at the conclusion of the reunion at the Soldiers’ Hall about midnight

"It has been one ol the most enjoyable nights I have had for mamyears." That was the general trend of the appreciative expressions given voice to before the gathering dis parsed.

.Motorists: Leaky Ilndiatois I**" manc-ntlv repaired in few minutes with "Hadorene.” Circulation not interfered with. Soldering iron not needed. Two sizes 3s fid and Ms lid pos-t paid. R. P. M. and Co.. > Bedford Rowd. Christchurch.—Ad The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bolls’ Mild Yellow Label Mlm.tv. Tliev know the goods. ‘'Bell's" is mild and'clear. Mark vSprot and Co Ltd,, Greymouthj distributors. Auvt. .

Messrs M. Houston and Co., will 6ell by auction in tho mart, to-morrow (Saturday') morning at 11 o’clock, peaches, apricots, tomatoes, plums, apples, potatoes and onions.

At the Soldiers’ Hall to-night, after the Exhibition closes, a dance will bo tendered to the members of Derry’s Band. Music by Mr Lawn’s orchestra of ten. Admission—Gentlemen 2s; I.ndies Is. Advt.

Quarry Owners: Use "Lithyte.” Simplest, safest, and most effective high explosive yet discovered. 20 to 2d p.c. stronger than any other for blasting, but lower in price. It. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford llow, Christchurch.—Advt.

The young wife wishing to,economise should always use a small packet of “XO-liCßrsixG” Laundry Help. It makes a little bit of soap go a very long way. Is only for 7 weekly wash ings.—Advt.