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Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1924, Page 2

A meeting of Justices of the Peaco to revise the Jury list will be held at the Courthouse, Hokitika, on Friday next, at 10.3 ft a.m.

At the -Magistrate’s Court this morning before Mr A. E. Benjamin, J.P., an offender charged with being drunk on Saturday evening, was convicted and fined ss.

'flic Hokitika Boxing Association Incorporated has been struck off the Register by the Assistant Registrar of Incorporated Societies. Notice of the striking off appears in last week's Gazette.

On the bowling green on Saturday afternoon there was a fair attendance, when rink and pair games were played, the latter being in connection with the progressive competition now in progress. Afternoon tea was kindly arranged by Mesdames Aldridge and Ward.

The New Zealand Meat- Producers Board advises that the following prices are being offered, 27th Mari>.:—Canterbury : Wethers 64/ under 6jd, ewes 64/ under od, prime woolly lambs 42/ under lOd, 43/ over 9jd, second quality lambs 9d.

Galvanized staples ljin x 9 gauge and ljin x 10 guage are offered by Low’s Ltd., 69 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, at 3s 6d per doz lbs or 26s 6d

per cwt. This firm have reduced, many grocery lines in order to clear before’ stocktaking and have reduced all their crockery, brushware, tinware, enamelware and aluminiumware 20% until after stocktaking.—Advt.

When the Borough Council meeting was discussing the electric light supply the other evening, one of the speakers said the light afforded in Fitzherbert Street was so indifferent that one well-known citizen of the town strayed

into Mnndl's brewery under the impression he was entering the railway station. The facetious member of the Council remarked that it would have been more deplorable still had the misled citizen mistaken the railway station fo r Mnndl’s brewery.

Tlio local milk suppliers notify that accounts must be paid prompt monthly otherwise supplies will be stopped.

Newman’s Motors cars will leave the garage to-uight at 8.15 p.m. for Ivokatahi ball, and on - Wednesday at 8.15 p.m. for One Mile Hall ball.

Mr Wm Copeland, Income Tax Inspector, is at present in Hokitika on Inland Revenue business and may be consulted at the' office of the Assistant Commissioner of Stamp Duties, Government Buildings.

The Ladies’ Hockey Club will hold the first of the season dances in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. Music by Bonetti’s Orchestra. Supper provided. Admission 2s and Is. —Advt. About Easter time a large party of young ladies from Canterbury propose to make a camp at Hokitika, and it is probable will be accommodated with camping quarters at the Hokitika racecourse. A number of citizens are responding to the Beautifying Society’s appeal for funds to enable them to carry on. The latest donations are M. Houston and Co. IT Is, John J. Breeze senr. £1 Is, S. Preston £1 Is. As the tar sealing of the roadway on Cass Square has more than exhausted the funds further donations will bo thankfully received. The death took place yesterday of Mr James Alfred Shaw, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Barlow, oi Alexander Street, Greymouth. Deceased, who at one time resided in Christchurch, came to- Greymouth about nineteen years ago. He had reached a ripe old age, being in his DOtli year.

The death occurred on Saturday oof .Miss Elizabeth MeLuskie, at the Grey River Hospital. The deceased, who had been ailing for some time, wa,s a •native of Dobson, and was a daughter of Mrs and the lato Robert MeLuskie, the latter having been one of the victims of the Brunner colliery explosion 28 years ago.

A pioneer resident of the Coast, .Martin Parker, crossed the Great Divide on Saturday. Latterly he had resided at Cobdeu, but formerly he had lived in many parts of the Coast where ho was widely known, and filled the rola of an old idontitv. He liac: reached a very advanced age, being 98.

While indulging in surf bathing at Greymouth near the tiphead yesterday, several ladies got into difficulties and for a few minutes there was a grave fear of a fatality happening. Luckily help was at hand though two of the rescuers were in a very exhausted state when finally iho safety of the beach was reached.

At Westport ideal weather prevailed on Saturday for the first of the season’s football fixtures. In the senior grade, Westport were beaten by Rivals by 9 to G. Rivals played a good game, despite a shortage of players. In Die Junior division, Rivals were beaten by Sergeant’s Hill by 21 to nil. In the third grade, Rivals proved too good for School bv 17 to 8.

With regard to the suggested visit of the Westland school children to view the British cruiser squadron at- Lyttelton in early May next, the Secretary of the Navy League branch at Christchurch writes to tne cflect that the matter is having consideration, and the question of looking after the children during the visit will be gone into. It is likely the good offices of the y.M.C.A. will he used in this matter also.

The Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club .s holding another of its popular sports gatherings on Cass Square on Easter Tuesday, and has arranged a very attractive programme including running, cycling, field, chopping and sawing ovonts with a substantial prize list. Entries for all events closo on April 12th., and full particulars will be found on the shoot programme.

Ladies interested are reminded that a meeting will be held at the Soldiers’ Hall at 3.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon to organise for the monster bazaar to he held in June for the R.S.A. Building Fund. Sewing bees will be arranged for, and stalls etc., allotted. All willing helpers are invited lo co-operate with, the returned men in this effort to secure a soldiers’ and civilians’ club, which it is hoped will be in running order before the end of the present year. The bazaar will ho tlio central factor to assure the realisation of this expeatstion.

The (loath took place on Saturday at Reef ton, after a short illness, of Mrs Mary Loekington, a very old resident, who lived in the early days at Boss, where her family were all born and where she was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She removed to Reefton some thirty years ago, where her husband, the late Elisha Loekington, died about ten years ago. She leaves a family of two daughters and four sons. The daughters are Mesdames Bellamy, of Greymouth, and Hubbard of Reel ton, the sons being (lev Father Loekington, S.M., Rector of Hiverview College, Sydney; Mr Harry Lockington, manager of the Public Works Sawmill at Mangahoe Hydro Electric Works; and Messrs Elisha and George Loekington, residing at Reefton.

The funeral of the late 1). W. Wells of Woodstock took place on Saturday afternoon and was numerously attended by friends from all parts of the district. The Mayor (Mr Perry) and severed members of the Borough Council were present, as also the County Chairman (Mr Duff) and members of the local body. The Hon .T. Grimniond M.L.C. was also among those present, portion of the Anglican burial service was read at All Saints’ Church by Rcvd. A. G. Pnrehas, vicar, who cnducted the final obsequies also at the graveside. After the close of the burial service Captain Bartlett of the Salvation army delivered a feeling panegyric, referring in endearing terms to the character and life of the deceased, who after a long and trying illness faced death bravely and unafraid. There were many wreaths and flowers deposited on the grave.

Just landed, a large consignment of pearmains ind other varieties of choice apples.—Paterson, Michel & Co., Ltd. ’Phone No. 2.—Advt.

The new millinery possesses infinite charm. The styles are most varied, while the colours are well in keeping with the season’s demands. ‘•Becoming” is the word that qualifies these fashions. You are cordially invited to our opening display on Saturday, March 29th, and following days. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.