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Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1924, Page 2

The postponement of the swimming carnival last evening caused by the rain in the afternon, was a "'iso procedure, because the rain increased as the evening wore on, and the night was a very wet one. If the weather clears this afternoon, the carnival will be held this evening. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West- Coast Health District for the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 25, as follows:—Grey: Diphtheria, L North Canterbury: Scarlet fever, i ; enteric, 3; tuberculosis, 2; puerperal septieatmia, 2. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, 6. Ladies can thank “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help for shortening the once dreaded washing days to a brief hour or so to-day. R works wonders, and only Is for 7 weeks.—E. J. Lloyd.— Advt.

A notice of thanks appears in this issue Alt H. M. Coulsori, arrived 'hock last evening after a holiday trip to tiie North Inland.

A paragraph yesterday referring to hall in the Public Hall. Koiterangi, amid have read Kokatahi.

Train arrangement/ in eonneetion with the Championship Athletic .Meeting at Greymouth on Bth. and 10th. March are advertised in this issue.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Druid’s Lodge, Westland No. SO, v,u: Ijo held in the Lodge Room. 'Leva Hall, Hokitika, tw-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. A’isiting hretliren cordially invited.—Advt.

Pamment and Bergamini notify they

•sill have ears running to the Athletic Sports at Greymouth on Saturday and .Monday, leaving the Garage. Retell St. at, 0.30 a.m. each day. Intending passengers are requested to hook their seata at the Garage. —Advt.

Athletics are coining into their own again, and is therefore not surprising to hear that- great support lias been extended to the championship sports being held at Greymouth oil Saturday and Monday. Performers like Phil O’Shea, \V. F. Trembath and \V. Kelly should he worth going a long way to see in action. Train arrangements will suit Hokitika patrons. The funeral of the young daughter (Lucy), of Mr and -Mrs A. Cropper of Kotcrangi took place on .Monday afternoon, and was followed by a number of mourners. Bov A. C. Purchas conducted the service at. the graveside. A number of floral tributes were placed on the grave including one from the scholars of Koitcrangi School.

A very fine specimen of quinnnt salmon was caught in the Waimakariri Biver on Saturday by Mr H. •). Turner. The fish, reports the Lyttelton “Times,” is probably the finest specimen that has yet fallen to the rod in New Zealand waters. Its length is 42J- inches and it*s weight 331bs. The fish was caught near the mouth of the river and is in a very fine condition for the commencement of the season.

A Wellington observer reports that on Monday week lie observed two small double dots on the face of the sun, Ll l c first he has seen this year. On Tuesday he observed that these had developed considerably, and on Thursday the defacement represented a

group about 00,000 miles across, Such phenomena is usually connected with magnetic storms and aurora displays, though these have been knowi: t) occur without sun-spots being visible from the carin’s angle.

On .Monday evening members of the .Municipal Band farewelied a member. Mr 11. darker, alio left yesterday morning for Dunedin. In making a presentation of a solid leather suit ease, the conductor (Mr li. Ross) re for red to Mr Worker's long and useful eonneetion with the Band, ex-

pressing regret at His departure, bill wishing him xiierens in bis new sphere and healih and prosperity fur his wile ami famly. The members sang “Pot He's a .lolly Good Felow.” Other mem hers also spoke, and .Mr darker re-

plied thanking the Band for their gill and good wishes. lie said lie hoc spent many happy years ill tlm band and Imped the good fellowship would continue among its members.

The boring operation being conducted by Mr W. 11. Wai burton (Government Boring KXpert) on behalf of the Grey Valley Coal Syndicate, resulted i» a. fine seam of clean, hard coal, of a thickness of eleven feet six inches, being struck at the depth of 211311. The location of the important find was close to the site of the main road at Tomkies Creek, in the vicinity of the Wallsend Bluff on ibis side of the bridge. The Grey Valley Syndicate only purchased the property from the liquidators ol the Dobson Coal Company a few months ago. The find hears out the wisdom of Mr Walter l.eitch's proposals, furnished in his report to the former company.

A quiet but pretty wedding look place, at Holy Trinity Church. Greymouth yesterday, the contracting parties being Richard, only son of Air and Airs Clark of Shakespeare Street, and Ruth, youngest daughter of Airs M. and the late Aim-tin Moore. Archdeacon Carr officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, teas attired in save blue tnarocuin, with wide georgette sleeves heavily beaded and wore a black hat. She was attended as bridesmaid by Miss Jessie Clark, sister of the bridegroom. She looked very charming in grey face cloth with shoes and stockings to match. The duties of best man were carried out by AH' Ainu Walton. Alter the ceremony 'lie. newly married couple left for Christchurch, where the honeymoon will be spent. Tbe bride’s Hovelling costume was navy blue trimmed with fur.

A. simply wonderful display of new velour coats being made at Duncan’s Sample Rooms by Glasson and Co., of Christchurch. To any lady wanting acoat from 27s Cod to IT) guineas, the opportunity is too good to miss. H'o si,owing’ affords full acquaintance with the new fur trimmings, tucks, and stitching*. Last, but not least, tbe prices show the savings to he made by buying direct, minus shop profits and • hop prices. Frocks, mens suits at 4Ds Cd, men’s overcoats 30s Gd, hoys overcoats 27s Gd, and boys all wool tweed .suits with two knickers for 39s i:,i in any size, are values that arc hound to be quieklv availed 01. until Alarch Sth.. at Win Duncan and Co’s Sample Rooms. Tin Hired Street, opposite Camp Street. Hokitika.- Advt. The big event 4s lid sale commences Saturday next, l'el>. 23rd, and continues for six days only. The great one price sale. Hundreds of articles worth from Gs lid to 120 s, now all one price 4s lltl each. Look out for big price list. See our windows, drastic reductions every department. Doors open 0 a.lit. AlcOrtier’s, Westland Ltd., Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Your windows are an index to the taste and beauty of your home surroundings. Be particular in your selections. Harley’s House I urnisliing Emporium, Greymouth can Gfler you a splendid selection ol effective ciirttiinings and blinds at moderate prices. Correspondence invited. Great Half-l’rico Sale—Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Final days of McKay's Great Summer Sale. Further big reductions in all Departments. Exceptional opportunity to buy economically at half and less titan half-price. Sale ends on Saturday Afareh Ist. AY. McKay and Son, the Leading Drapers. —Advt.