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Hokitika Guardian, 30 April 1924, Page 2

Umbrellas repaired at shortest lie tire. Job guaranteed. \Y. If. Stop forth, Gent;.’ Outfitter.—Advt.

The Uci’erees Association will meet to-morrow night at Kellers’ Booms at 7.tit), to make appointments for Saturday's matches. An extremely heavy sea lias been running along the coast during the past lew days anil all shipping movements are held up meanwhile.

The Hokitika Eire Brigade desires to acknowledge a donation of £5 5s from Airs 11. Preston, in appreciation of their services at an outbreak of lire on her premises, Ilevell Street, on Sunday. Apiil 20th.

Owing to the continual rough weather the Greymouth Jockey t lull's Autumn mooting, postponed until to-day. lias lioon further postponed until Saturday. The Omoto racecourse was under water yesterday afternoon in parts, preventing any possibility of racing taking place to-day.

Black all wool cardigans 10s Oil. suit aide for elderly persons, now procure l at Mrs J. Lloyd's.—Advt.

Captain end Afrs Bartlett who have represented the Salvation Army here for some eight months leave to-mor-row morning to take up duties at St. Albans, Christchurch. They will he succeeded hero hv ('apt. ltaweles.se and Copt. Queree, wlio will arrive ill about a week. Yesterday was a cold windy day, hut as the night wore on the wind went round to the north-west and became more boisterous the night being a very rough and stormy one with continual heavy showers making it very unpleasant out of doors. There was a very large quantity of vivid lighljniug, lighting up. the heavens, with an occasional thunder clap. About 10 p.m. there was an execptionaly heavy thunder storm.

The rough weather being experienced during the past few days has considerably added to the discomfort experienced by the railway strike, as it has held uo considerable the very fine motor services placed at the disposal of the public by the various proprietors The roads are also suffering considerably as the result of the several storms especially those on the overland route, on which traflie has been considerably delayed and curtailed during the last week.

"Women's and children's grey fleecy lined bloomers from 2s. grey fleecy lined underskirts 7s lid. at Afrs J. Lloyd's.—Aflvt.

Friday, May 2nd, and following days’ Inventory Saif, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don’t lilies this big factor. Broadcasting, bargains, sensational smashing prices; stocks must go out- to simplify stock-taking. Your great opportunity to huv the new winter goods at eud-of-season’s low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Act riuieklv. AlcGriier’s. Hokitika and Grey mouth.—Advt.

Advice was received this morning that the railway strike had been declared off at midnight last night, and that trains would run as usual from this afternoon. The news was received with pleasure as it had been feared that the hold-up would last for some time. The Ross train is to leave this afternoon, arriving at 2.10 p.m.. and tho return train to Ross leaves Hokitika at 7 p.m. On the Hokitika-Grev line the trains will leave botli places at 4.30 p.m. To-morrow morning the express train will run through to Christchurch, leaving Hokitika at 7.55 a.m. Newcomers to Hokitika are cordially invited to join the “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help Club. (Full particulars from your grocer).—Advt.

Tho hills have a substantial coating, of snow to-day and the air has a decidedly wintry feel.

All members of the Kiwi Seniors must be at the Shed to-night at 7.30 o’clock sharp. Business most important. —Advt.

A turtle weighing about, two cwt. was washed up on the beach about five miles on the town side of Cape Foulwiud.

Soldiers’ Hall, Thursday night. Special euchre night followed by supper and li dance. Music supplied hv Miss Pascoe and Air Bonetti.—Admission Is. —Advt.

The. death took place at 12.30 u.m. on Sunday, of Airs Kitehin, one of the

oldest identities of Waimangaroa township. Deceased was 01 years of age. She leaves a husband and adult family.

The Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will hold a loin, underhand chop in the Kiwi training shed on Saturday Alav 10th. First prize ilo. Nomination os, receivable up to Wednesday, Alay 7th bv E. C. Toohev Hon. See.-—Advt. Telegraphic communication was broken with outside stations tins morning. There are several spans of the telegraph line down at Camerons as the result of the very heavy storm last night. The work of repair is in hand. Communication was restored before 11 o’clock, the repairs having been effected. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Druid’s Lodge, AVestland No. SO, win l>e held in the Lodge Room. Town Hall, Hokitika, to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30 o’clock. Visiting brethren cordially invited.—Advt.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co Ltd will hold an important auction sale of land at Greymouth on Aiouclay, May loth at 2 p.m., by order of the mortgagee of two areas of b'OO and (592 acres respectively situated near Alawheraiti railway station. See notice in another column.

At St Patrick’s Church Greymouth yesterday, morning, the marriage took place of Al.iss E. Kennedy, of Blaketown, and Air Jas. E. F. Stokes, son of Air Joseph Stokes, Preston Road, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father O’Regan. Aliss Al. Nestor cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Air AY. Olliver was best man, while the bride was given away by Air AY. F. Roberts. A reception was afterwards_ held at Marker's lea Rooms. The happy couple Ifeft for South AVestland for their honeymoon.

At Afillerton on Monday last, a lad named Jack Stone, "'as viciously attacked by a cow the consequences of which unhappily resulted in very serious injuries being inflicted, and were it not for the-timely interference of a passerby, be might have been fatally hurt. The iad was attacked from behind, and knocked down and gored by the cow. Fortunately, the weather conditions were had, so the hoy was heavily clothed, and the protection afforded in no small degree to save the bov’s life.

The death took place, after a long and painful illness, at the residence of her daughter,. Airs C. J. Atkin, on Saturday, of Airs Sara Ann Lament, wife of the late Alalcolm Lament. Released. who yas an old resident ol the district, was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was til years ot age and a native of Oxford, Canterbury. and leaves a grown up family of four daughters and two sons, ATosdalues C. .1. Atkin, K. Grimes i AVestport). A. Philpott (Palmerston North) and Alessrs C. Lament (Christchurch) and N. Lament (Tauranga ; also a brother, Mr G. F. Bryan, of Westport.

The various competitions under the Westland Rugby .Sub-Union will he continued on Saturday afternoon after th(> interval allowed for the Faster holidays. There promises to be capital competition in tho various grades, and tiie Sub-Union should have a successful season. The senior games lor Saturday promise to provide good contests and each Club i- making an effort to put a strong team in the field. Interest is being shown in the now blood available, and it is hoped if will add new and increased vigor to the play. One of the main necessities for the success of any team is that of individual litiiess, and steady regular attention to practice and training will ultimately earn its own reward. It is a matter that effects every player in every grade and a tit moderate player is always far preferable to one in want of training even if he has an occasional brilliant spurt.

Owing to the Rocfton Jockey tilth abandoning its race meeting this week, the Westland Racing Club lias intimated to the A 1 blister of Internal Affairs if the Reelton Club does not intend to use the totalisator permit, the local Club would he prepared to ho.d a meeting at Hokitika on May 24 (Empire Day), or June 3rd (King’s Birthday). This request lias been made to assist the Westland Club recoup its loss by last week’s race meeting, held under the had weather conditions and the prevailing strike. If assured the permit is available, an attractive programme would he prepared for a winter meeting at Hokitika. Such a meeting would he appreciated lio'doubt by Coastowners. The foregoing offer has been made also with a view to avoiding the permit being lost to the Coast. In connection with the permit, the owners of horses now awaiting the Greymouth meeting have suggested if the Reelton Club is not prepared to go on with the advertised meeting, that the Greymouth Club take over the programme and the running of the meeting, and conduct it as a second day to the present (Jrcy i meeting on tho Omoto course. On be* | half of the Westland Club it has been , intimated that if the owners wish that ; course, there will he general suppoit | from this end of the district to the pro- I posal. The main reason for action from this quarter was to save the permit for the benefit of the horse owners who have their charges in training.

Just received a largo consignment of choice cooking and desert apples with instructions to sell at lowest market price. Also choice pears.—Paterson, Michel and Co., Ltd. Phone No 2.Advt. Neglected chills bring Doctor’s bills. Let "NAZOT/~ put you right. Unexcelled for obstinate couglis and colds, Is Gd buys GO doses. _ The young wife wishing to economise should always use a small packet of “NO-RrBBTNG” Laundry Help. It makes a little bit of soap go a very long way. Is only for 7 weekly wash ings. —Advt. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure