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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1924, Page 2

Air Jules Mnlfruy was admitted nt Wellington oil Saturday as a barrister and solictor of the Supreme Court. The pictures of the Grey Jockey Club’s New Year Day’s meeting, •screened at the Princess Theatre last evening, introduced quite a number of local sports—the Grey Committee, the Club’s veteran, the presentation of tho Greymonth Cup to Mr. W. Jeffries, and many snapshots in which patrons were easily recognisable, were features. One Revell Street trader had n particularly genial smile which the cameraman got very successfully. Tonight the picture of the Grey Trotting dub’s meeting will be screened.

The marriage took place on Tuesday morning at the residence of Air W. Campbell, Dawson St., Reefton. when Miss Isabel Darcy, second daughter of the late W. Darcy, of Reefton. was married to Al> James Ratlibon. of Reefton. The Rev. Afr Charteris performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away l>y Mr Campbell, was smartly a Hired in a mole three-piece costume with mole hat lined with almond green and mole marabout, to match. After the ceremony which was attend by immediate relatives. the wedding guests were entertained at breakfast, and tho newly-married couple left by motor for an extended honeymoon trip to Nelson, Wellington and Rotorua.

Steam users: Clean your boiler with " Stopsk'ale.” which completely removes scale, stops pitting and corrosion. and does not Harm the boiler. Write for booklet.—R. P. At. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt. Stylish and effective new autumn millinery, now on view at Schroder’s at very reasonable prices. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. For underclothing, germ-laden handkerchiefs, etc. “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help has no equal.—Advt

M* Erio James, butcher, notifies that from March 3rd. his business will bo conducted from the premises until Lately occupied by Messrs Johnson and Foote.

On the bowling green last evening in play for the championship singles, Benjamin beat Aldridge and Thompson beat W. Wilson, both by narrow margins after capital games. Long night dance to-rnorrow (Friday) niglu, at Albert Hall, Ruatapu, in aid of Ruatapu Football Club. Gentlemen —Double ticket 2s Gd, single Is Gd, Ladies Is. Supper provided. George I ngl is. Secret a ry. —Ad vt. .The Town Clerk (Mr A A. Andrewe.s) gives notice iliat all overdue rates, rents, fees and outstanding accounts will Ik? sued for without further notice, and that ten per cent, will be added to all rates unpaid on March 31st.

On Saturday afternoon, opening at 2 o’clock, a number of young ladies will bold a sale of produce and home cookery in the shop, lieveil Street, next door to Mrs Long’s, in aid of the Second Hokitika Scouts’ and Cubs’ fund. There will be a good display of useful articles and any donations of produce, etc., will be gladly received. A call is requested to help on the movement.—Advt.

For tile Bowling Club’s gala day on Saturday week quite a number of donations are being received, and the gathering promises to be as attractive as in former years. Tile ladies committee will have a produce stall and will be glad to receive donations of any kind. The golf putting competition promises to lie again an interesting feature, while a streets stall and afternoon tea will provide welcome additions.

The weekly health bulletin for the Cr.ntorbiiry-Westland district is as follows:—Westland, tuberculosis 1; Boiler, diphtheria 1 ; Grey, scarlet fever 1. tuberculosis 1 : North Canterbury, scarlet fever 15, diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 3. puerperal septicemia 2. erysipelas 1 : Ashburton, .scarlet fever 2, pneumonia 2. puerperal septicemia 1, cerebral meningitis 1. hydatids 1 : South Canterbury, scarlet fever 2. poliomyelitis 1.

Special line of Cheviot Sergos, 5-1 and 56 inches wide, to clear at os lid a yard. One week only, at Mrs J. Llovd’s.— Advt.

In respect to a great many admirers of the recent Swimming Carnivals, the Swimming Club have decided to bold a carnival at the Baths next Tuesday evening. The programme of events will Is? published to-morrow night and 110111 illations will close with the Secretary. Air A. 11. Dawn, at 7 p.in. next Monday. This will allow the hamlicapjiors time to arrange a definite programme etc. Already quite a nunilier of trophies have been sent along for competition from well-wishers of the Club.

The West land County deputation waited on Ministerial heads at Wellington yesterday in regard to several district "matters. Last evening Mr. Duff. County Chairman, telegraphed that a satisfactory interview had been held with the Hon. J. G. Coates and the heads of the Departments. It was hoped to see Bt. Hon \\. 1* ■ Masse? to-day. Sir F. D. Bell was out of town. ]„ addition to Mr. Dull', the Hon. J. Grinininml. M.L.C.. and Mr .1. O’Brien, ALT 1 ., is with the deputation which is expected to return on Saturday os cuing. The principal business of the deputation was in relation to a Hood damage grant for Kakapetnhi bridge and Piper’s Flat overflow at Stafford; the state of the bridges on the Boss road; and the expenditure of Government grants by the local body and the Public Works Dcparfmcnt. The Hokitika Athletic and Cycbng C'iub held its usual meeting in Kel--I,;;’s Sample Booms on Monday night last with Air MoGiegor in the chair. Ah Syd. Bichardsou was congratulated on reoovei ing front his operation and bt- re-appearance at the Club meetings. The programme for the Faster mooting Laving been approved by the Centre, it was decided that nominations close on Saturday, April 12th.. posters to be punted immediately and well circulated. The Secretary was instructed to write to Alessi.s I. Brown and F-. C. Toe.liev thanking them for their generous offer of a bicycle each to the Club and to the Licensing Victuallers Association thanking them lor their very acceptable donation of five pounds to tin- Club’s funds. After discussing the. best wav of journeying to the forthcoming Grey sports, the meeting adjourned. .fust landed, a large consignment of pearniains and other varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, Michel & C’o., Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

Prom our workshops to your home is how you receive your furniture from Harleys—the People’s House Furnishers. You save the middleman’s profit which is money in your pocket, by dealing direct with the manufacturers. Note our address: Harley and Cu., Complete House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Motor - boating— Fix Wisconsin ” motor to any row boot or punt. Speed 7 miles per hour. Easily fixed, easily handled.— R. P. AL Manning and Co., Bedford Row, C'hrlsLehureh.—Advt. Sale of Men’s Shirts!—Not an accumulation of old stock, but a genuine „ale of the very latest and best shirts on the market. Inspection invited. \V. H. Stopforth, Re veil Street—Advt.