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Hokitika Guardian, 6 March 1924, Page 2

The Grey Bowling Club will probably send down a team to play a return game at Hokitika on Saturday, March 22 nd. An inquest into the death of Mr John Kennedy was hold at DuTtollle yesterday morning by the Coroner (Mr W. Meldrum). Evidence was given regarding tire occurrence by Messrs Sharp, M'lvor, and Barber, and a verdict of accidental death was returned, no blame being attachable to anyone. Pamment and Bergamini notify they will have cars running to the Athletic Sports at Greymouth on Saturday and Monday, leaving the Garage, Revell St. at 9-30 a.nr. each day. Intending passengers are requested to book jheir seats at the Garage.— Ad^'t,

Members of lh« Municipal Baud are requested to meet r< the Swimming Baths at 7 o’clock this ovening. Tbo Municipal Blind will render a musical programme at tlfc Westland Hospital on Sunday afternoon next.

A meeting of the Woodstock Sports' Committee "ill he held wit Monday night at S e’deek at the Woodstock school-roonr. The balance sheet of the Westland County Fund Account for ttfie year ended Maneli 31st, 11)23, is issued as a supplement with this issue.

Messrs M. Ilmtstoii and Co. will sell tin the premises of Hr McCabe, Hall St reel, on Friday, at 2.30 p.m., a quantity of household furniture and e (feels.

Xortii Island tuaiU and passengers by the ferry Learner connected ’ with the West Coast express at Christchurch this morning. Messrs Newmans’ Motors notify special excursion rates an Saturday and Monday for the Grey mouth Sports, leaving the garage at 1.) a.in. each day. Books seats early at the garage. The National Mortgage Agamy Coy. report having obtained a record price l'or Coast Hotnncy Wool at the last kale held in Christuhiirch. the 2(iih. February, four hales forwarded by Mr J. j. O'Connor. Matninui realising 24id per pound.

Trophies for the Swimming Carnival at the Baths to-night have been received from:—Mr K. C. Toohey. Mrs Turner, E. Richards, IV. W., and Sympathiser. Any further trophies will he appreciated by the Club ol which Mr A. 11. Lawn it Secretary.

(Band opening display ol new season's goods at McKay's. New millinery. new costumes and I rocks, new knitted woollen frocks, costumes, coats, skirts, etc. Now ladies’ coats in cloths, velour and Coney seals. New velvets, new winter wear. Cull at McKay's and see the display. - Advt.

Al Grejmoulh Magistrate’s Court yesterday *,lsihn Rupert Moran, aged 2(i. charged with drunkenness and of Iving underneath the ladies' bathing dressing Hied at (ohden, "as couiiite,l. The Magistrate stiid he could not take a light view the case. Ihe accrued had been guilty of behaviour that no man would indulge in. ITo would he lined Co, in default seven days’ imprisonment.

.Sal urday's ftida afternoon on the Bowling CluVa green promises to prove a very successful one. The ladies ate arranging for a good display ol home co#k*ry and pKoduce that "ill be on salt' at a reasonable price. Afternoon tea and sweets will also he procurable. (lolf putting and howling competitions "ill also bw in lull swing so that a pleasant (ample ol hours may he spent. Everybody is welcome, admission free.

The (Until «f V- Bridget M. •Iclfree, formerly a w«ll known resident ol Unmoor, and later of f'obden and Ruiiauga, took place yesterday at I lie residence ol her (laughter, Mrs liobeit Knight of Burnings, with whom she lias resided since Christmas. Do,.cased who was 7.1 years of age, ami a native of l.imerick. Irelaml, took ill on Saturday last, hut had mil for a long tiim' been in robust health. Her husband. .John h. Jeff roe, died some twelve v ears ago. Deceased leaves four daughters. Fverthing is in order for the Snimining Club’s Carnival to-niglil, which coniniciices at. 7.3 H sharp. Excellent nominalion* Itttve been rccciu'd ami the handicaps declare! have caused the youthful competitors fo practice hard to win the handsome print's contributed by the Club and v ell-" islicrs. The Municipal Band will supply a programme of srleclvd mu.-ic which should add greatly l" the success of the even ing. As tins will he Ihe lad Carnival Ibis season, til,' public should not fall to gci along. Admission: Adults Is, children (J/1.- : Advt.

Of decided importance. —Half-price (lavs, last seven days ol -ale (■oniineliecs Saturday, .March filli. I lull-price bargains in every depa rtuient. It ton don't, buy now you'll pay double by and by. We don’t want profits, all we ask is a speedy clearance ol all summer goods. Shop et’-il.v and .scenic the best of the big bargain oilers at Alt(!ruer's. Hokitika ami felreymouth. - Advt.

Vour windows are an index to the taste and beauty of your home surroundings. Be particular in your selections. Harley’s House Furnishing Emporium. Greymouth tain oiler you a splendid selection o! efloctivo curtainings and blinds at moderate prices. Correspondence invite'll. A simply wonderful display of new velour coats being made at Duncan’s Sample Rooms by Glassou and Co., ol Christchurch. ’To antjr lady wanting a (•(..•It from 6il to 10 guinea*, tlie opportunity is too good to miss. The showing affords full acquaintance with the new fur trimmings, tunics, and st'tellings. Last, hut not- least, the prices show the savings lo ho made by buying direct, minus shop profits and •Jjop prices. Frockn, men * suits at ■iUs Gd, men's overcoats 39s Gd, hoys' oreicoats 27s Gd, and hoys all wool t.veed suits v.ith two knickers for 39s i’„! in any size, are values that are hound to l.e quickly availed of, until March Bth.. at Wm Duncan and Co’s Sample Rooms'. Timered Street, opposite Camp Street, Hokitika.- Advt.