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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1924, Page 2

Mr Y. O’Connell inserts a notice of thanks in .this issue.

Notice of an election for a member of the Westland 4.and Board appears in this issue.

The Westland branch of the Canterbury Progress League will meet at tile County Chambers at 7.30 o'clock to-morrow evening. A full meeting is desired.

The Committee of the Westland Racing Chib meets at 9 o’clock to-night, to deal with the Treasurer's report on the ievent race meeting, and to adopt a programme for the Easter Wednesday fixture on the Hokitika racecourse.

The one day's rain on Monday last, a slight sprinkling of 2.52 inches, was followed by six days of perfect sunshine, a- total of 7G hours 46 minutes being recorded, an average for the six days of 12 hours. 47.) minutes, a fine record,

Special line of sports corsets to clear at 6s lid, reduced fro rnlßs fid. Other lines from 7s fid to 18s fid. including the new C'orseletto for sports and summer wear, and the famous “Spinaloid” (with its six months guarantee) to he had only at Mrs .T. Lloyd’s.—Advt.

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the Exhibition Flow Show takes place in the Soldiers’ Hall. From the entries received, including many from Canterbury, there is the promise of a very tine display of eiit flowers and pot plants, as well as vegetable and home industries.

Mrs Jules Simon, wife of the late Jules Simon, n former publican and hotel-keeper in Westport, passed away at Wellington on of last week. She was one. of the old residents of Westport, A grown-up family of threo daughters and three sons mourn their loss. The deceased was a woman of very kindly disposition, whoso death is widely regretted.

The death took place at Karamea on Friday at the residence of his son-in-law and daughter, of Mr Hugo Moran, an old and highly esteemed resident of Westport. Deceased was a native of Ireland, 84 years of age, and had spent the greater part of his life in the Dominion. Tie leaves two daughters and a son. Mrs do Tillippi. Channel Flat, Mrs Duncan, Karamea, and Mr John Moran, of Petone. Newcomers 1 We welcome you most heartily to our beautiful country, and advise you to take full advantage of “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help, the abolishor of washboard slavery. (Hokitika grocers).—Advt.

A mooting of members of the Municipal Band will be beid in St Mary’s Club Rooms at 7,3 d this evening. Business urgent.—Advt. Yesterday every advantage was taken of the fine day, arid CjTory motor vehicle was utilised for excursions to country resorts. A great crowd visited Lake Kanieri and Hokitika Gorge, the perfect day making the outings specially enjoyable. Special values in towels. Tea dozen assorted samples, sightly soiled. Special price toy two pair «r more, at AY. H. Stopforth’.s, Ilevell Street'.—Advt.

The cycle road race from (4 revmouth to Hokitika on Saturday resulted:—.! .Ti. Wood (G min.) Ist; R. Griffon (14 min.) 2nd; Turtill (II mill.) 3rd. Also started: Best, Gooch and Biackmun scr., 1,. WiEon, Coxall, 11 min.: i.yden. 31 min.; H. Mood, .T. Griffon fi min. ; A. A. Conk i mill.; H. Ilnilcroft 7 min. ; AY. Page, 8 min. : .Afiineaster and Lanini 10 min. A close finish. Best put up the fastest time, 1 hour 51 minutes, while the winner's time was 1 hour ~f2\ liiinutos.

The inquest into the death of Myles Reilly, whose dead body was found on the beach at Cameron’s on Friday, was opened before thu Coroner Mr AY. Mel* drum in the Coroner's Court, l.revmoutli on Saturday morning, but alter formal cvidencu was given, was adjourned to Hokitika on I hursda.v next. Constable Crowley gave evidence ol having recovered the body, which was in a bad state of decomposition. Deceased bad a bandage round one of bis fingers,- which had been poisoned, and was absolutely naked. ihe inquest was then adjourned to enable Hokitika witnesses to be called. The Bunanga. picnic excursion was easily a record one on Saturday, lull.\ 2,000 soirfs utilising the; railway excursion. Cass Square was made the headquarters, and it Imre a very animated appearance for the day with its many linpp.v gatherings at meal times under the’ shade of the trees, [hero was a plentiful supply of hot water and tea, the appliances installed last year proving very satisfactory. Ihe Exhibition proved tlie special attraction of the day, but the aeroplane, when "it made its appearance about 1 o’clock at once belli spocial favour. The streets wore thronged during the day. the perfect weather proving very enjoyable. The Runanga Band was in attendance and played a capital l ,ro ' gramme of music in the streets and on Cass Square. At 0,10 p.m. the holiday makers ret’urned northward by Hie special train, the outing being generally voted as a highly successful and enjoyable one. A AA’eleome Social will lie tendered to |)r. AL Fisl’ev. in the Memorial Hall. Kumara on AVcdncsday 23rd. January, at 8 p.m. Admission Is.--Advt.

The aeroplane flight to the Franz Joiof Glacier was postponed this morning.

jewing to tin' ext renvoi v eatily tide v. l u ll mmk> it impossible Tor photographic purposes ms the light would be rely jjet'i' on tlie west- side ot tbe niouiiteiiis. Dr. Teichelniaun and Mr Haveleek 'Williams are delighted a t the proposal tti make the flight at -1 (.’(lock to-morrow (Tuesday) alternoon. us the sun will he lull on the Glacier at this time, and some good pictures should result. After [/kotos o.f the Glacier are obtained from the air. the plane "ill land at Okwiito. leaving Mr Williams to spend » few days at- the Glacier. the Arm returnin'' immediatelv to Hokitika, l.oenl interest in the aeropalne i.s very keen. Dn Saturday i lie whole Sweimy fa’• i!v took tries in tiie plane, the younger members ol live children, nye* ranging from o lo lo veins going up at one time. 'I lie baby a [ted o. yelled for more, liko Oliver Twist. On Sunday evening a flight to Greymouth was made, with T)r. Buchanan and Air Sidney 1‘ ord as passenjrois. The flight occupied ’-12 minutes, and a s|>lendid view of Runnnga, and I,a Ur- Brtmuer "ns cbtumed at a height ef LOOOH. i

Ik; ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note" and ask for Bells' Alild Yellow Label Whisky. They know tho goods. “Bell’s” is mild and' clear. Afark Sprol and Co. Ltd., Greymouth, sole distributors. —Advt.

Motorists: Cut your petrol bill in half. Instal “Air-Frieiion’’ Carburettor. A leans ulsw greater power and speed with slower speed on high gear and easy starting. R. Ik AI. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.