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Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1924, Page 2

The “Gordian” will not be publisbcc on Monday next (Easter Monday). The banks will open on Tuesday closing again on Wednesday and Iri dav next.

Tlu* monthly meeting of the Hokitika Beautifying Association has heel postponed till Tuesday, 29th inst.

IV. Weddel and Co., Ltd., advise dated London ltitb inst: Danish butter 169 sto IP's, X.Z. rmsaltcd 154 s to 1535, X.Z. salted 152 s to 1545, Market quiet. Cheese, white 82s to 84s, cheese, coloured, 82s to 84s, market quiet.

On the howling green yesterday a progressive pairs tournament was play«d. The green was heavy in the early morning, as the result ot a very heavy dew, but played faster as the day wore on. The winners were: Leads, Mr A. G. Pilkington (four wins), and skips, Mr H. Wilson (five wins).

The wholesale price of blitter in .Christchurch lias been reduced one penny per lb. In future the ictail price will be Is 8(1, instead of Is 9(1, which lias hitherto- been the cost. In Auckland the wholesale price of butter has been reduced l;Jd for superfine and 2d for first and second grades, and now is Is sd, Is 4<l, and Is 3d per lb. respectively. The retail price has been reduced twopence, being now Is Til, Is 6d and Is 5d respectively.

The Hokitika races are set down fur "Wednesday ot next week. The meeting promises to he very successful. The Railway Department has prepared a very satisfactory time-table serving all centres on the 'Westland section. Next Wednesday will be St. George’s Day which will be observed as a bank holiday, and this should assist the attendance very considerably. The local band will play at the meeting. Handicaps are duo on Monday night and acceptances on Tuesday. The course itself is in wonderfully good order.

The “Lyttelton Times” reports that the use of carrots in conjunction with strychnine for poisoning rabbits has resulted in many enquiries l>eing received bv growers round about. (bristchureh for supplies ui’ this vegetable. It is stated that Government officers concerned with the control of the rabbit. nuisance have recommended this method of destroying the too prolific “bunny.” The method employed is to put out some nil-treated carrots one night, and the following night to put out a supply that have been treated with strychnine. The demand for carrots apparently indicates that the method lias l>eeu found successful.

That tickling, irritating cough can he promptly relieved by a few drops of “XAZOL” taken on lump sugar. 60 doses Is 6d.

Enquire about our Lynx and Clyde (McKay’s Own), men’s box suits, built by expert tailors, fit and style superior to the ordinary tailor-made article. Prices £3 cheaper ; we do a big business in these. Best Navy Serge, £6 19s 6d; best grey serge £o 19s 6d. men’s latest felt hats 19s 6d and 27s 6d; Stetson’s 52s nt McKay’s —Advt. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Tho train service and all traffic on the ’Westland Section will be suspended on Friday next, Anzac Day.

The handicaps for the Hokitika races are due on Monday night, and acceptances close the following evening at 9 o’clock with the secretary at Hokitika.

The ball in the Public Hall, Kanieri on Monday night in aid of St. Joseph’s School, will be the special attraction that evening. Good music lias been arranged for.

To-night! to-night! Soldiers’ Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Everybody assured of a good time. Good floor. Best of music by Bonetti’s J asm Band.—Admission—.Gentlemen Is 61; Ladies Is.—Advt.

On Tuesday afternoon the Cycling Club’s sports take place on Cass Square. A very fine list of entries have been received and a capital afternoon’s sport should result. Tile Band will he in attendance, and the general arrangements are well in hand.

The party of young ladies from the Christchurch Bible Class, who arrived here on Thursday niglit, are comfortably accommodated at the Hokitika Racecourse in the main grand stand. The young ladies report they have every convenience in the building, and it hardly savours of camping out. The delightful weather and pleasant prospect at the racecourse have delighted the visitors, who arc enjoying every moment of their stay. The party returns to Christchurch on Tuesday morning, and aro enthusiastic already about tile charms of Hokitika for a holiday.

A large supply of poppies for this district has arrived, and the emblems will be on sale on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Mr Preston’s former d, apery premises in Revolt street (opposite the Dominion Hotel) will be the principal depot. Tile sale will be made over tlie town by a number of ladies, who are co-operating in this la. hour of love. ’Pile proceeds assist to provide funds for work for unemployed men, and it is hoped to raise a substantial amount lor this purpose. Orders for poppy wreaths from friends, local bodies and other organisations may be notified to Mrs 0. A. Berry, Hall street.

Mr Linklater ALP., alter spending a week’s holiday in Smith Westland lot t on his return to the North Island today. Afr Linklater went as far south as Weliekn. He greatly enjoyed the trip, and considers the attractions of Southern Westland are not advertised at all* adequately. He was much impressed with the district generally and surprised at the scenic attractions which in manv instances are unique. AL Linklater states there are many holiday visitors to the south this Easter and the accommodation house at A\ ailio Gorge is being fully taxed. Overflow accommodation is being provided at Okarito. which is also an interesting spot for visitors to spend portion of their holiday stay. The pastoral country as far south as Cook’s River was a revelation to Air Linklater.

The young ladies camping party arrived in Hokitika oil Thursday evening after a very pleasant trip Iroiil Christchurch. The evening of their arrival was a glorious moonlight one and this combined with the tempting tea which awaited them in the Methodist Schoolroom gave the visitors an excellent impression of the Coast. During tea a few well chosen words of welcome were spoken by Airs J. F. .lack woo welcomed tile ladies to Hokitika ; expressed pleasure at the visit and wished the party a very pleasant stay. After Airs Martin (camp mother) and Mrs Harvey Cook (Captain), had replied the party proceeded to the racecourse where they are very comfortably situated in tho main grand-stand. Friday morning was spent in camp and the afternoon in seeing tho town, this morning the party went to Lake Kanieri and favoured with real Vest Coast weather, the trip should prove •ill ideal one. To-morrow evening there will he church parade to the Alethodist Church where some of the musical talent will lie exorcised. Monday is visitors’ day and the party will return to Canterbury on Tuesday.

At the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon, in the presence of of a ropiosentative gathering of citizens, over whom the Mayor (Mr G. A. l’erry) presided. opportunity was taken to say publicly an vovoir to Air A. Aitkeu. manager of the Bank of New Zealand who is leaving for a holiday trip to the Mot norland. The Mayor, lion. 11. L. Michel (Ai.L.C.b Air 1). J. Evans. (County Clerk), and Dr Toichelmaim (President of the Progress League), all spoke in praise of Air Aitken’s many good citizen qualities, and united in wishing him a pleasant holiday trip and a .safe return. Air Aitkeu is almost native born, and joined the bank at the outset of his career. He has served as manager at Ross, Kuninra and Hokitika, and his business ability in that respect was trihutod. by the s'eake"

Reference was made also to Mr Aitken’s interest in the mineral resources of the Const, and the hope was expressed he would tie as alert as usual in regard to local prospects when he had the opportunity of inspecting the mineral court at the Empire Exhibition. As a mark of esteem, and goodwill from the townspeople. Air Aitkeu was presented with a gold fountain pen and a gold ever-shnrp pencil. In acknowledging the tribute accorded him, Air Aitkeu spoke feelingly of his long association with the district, and !iis confidence in its future. He remarked that inst as 15)24 conditions here were much in advance of 1914, so 1914 affairs had been greatlv in advance of 1904 prospects. The district was forging ahead, and had every right to look hopefully to the future. The war and its aftermath had but touched the district lightly, and it did not suffer from the burden of bigli land values. The kindness extended to him that day was greatly appreciated, and he would look forward to his return. and the taking up of his duties again. He wished the district every success, and felt the fullest confidence in its future, hoping that the time was not distant when" attention would be turned to the geological features of Westland, and minerals other than gold and coal receive attention. Mr Aitkeu sets out on his journey oil Alonday.

I.e Roy and Mcl-egn oilskin coats absolutely the best tiling for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices 79s Oil to 80s 6d. Alen’s garbardine raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 70s 6(1 at McKay and Son’s. —Advt.

Hokitika grocers report big business at the “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help counters; (shilling a time).— Advt.