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Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1924, Page 2

The Grey .Tockov Club autumn meeting takes place at Omotn tomorrow. the first, race starling at noon.

The Committee of the Westland T?aeing Club will meet, on Tuesday nig! I next to receive the Treasurer’s statement. in regard to the recent race meeting.

To-morrow Night! Soldiers Hall! The usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Kvcr.vbody assured oi a good time. Good floor. Best of music by Bonetli's Jazz Band, which commences at 0 o’clock sharp. Admission—Gentlemen Is G 1; Ladies Is.—Advt.

Tlie death took place last evening at Christchurch after a brief illness of Mrs Bussell, wife of the Hon. G. W. Bussol. Deceased was a sister of Mr .Tames Parle, Crown Prosecutor of Hokitika, and was woll-knoun here. Mrs Parkleft yesterday >or Christchurch. The many friends of the bereaved will extend their deep sympathy in their bereavement.

Mrs .1. Lloyd wishes to notify her customers who were unable to obtain on-' of her cotton foulard frocks at Bs-lid, that she has procured a second shipment ami requests customers to secure them early as further supplies are doubtful.—Advt.

At tlie request of tlie chopping men the Hokitika Cycling Club are arranging for a 10-inch log underhand chopping ion tost on Saturday week. The logs arc already to hand, having been procured for the cancelled spin t s meeting. .Considerable interest is being shown in the contest, and - a good entry is looked for. The contest will he chopped in heats, and will take place in the Kiwi training shed on Gibson Quay.

Among tl'.e passengers who arrived in Chris! church from the West Coast on Sunday evening were the members of the Methodist Young Women s Bible Class Cninn who bad been attending blaster camp at Hokitika, says the “Lyttelton Times.” Tt was not until they reached the station oil their way home that the news of the strike reached them. Adjourning to the Methodist Schoolroom, the party then camped until tile first opportunity occurred to travel. On Saturday morning a start was made. Just before reaching - Arthur’s Pass, at McGrath’s Creek, a washout was discovered, however, which necessitated a return over the Gorge. On Sunday morning, in glorious sunshine, the inurncy was resumed once more. __ At the too of the Pass snow was falling. The Waimakariri was reached about J p.m.. where the various passengers and luggage were transferred across liv means of a. horse. Tlxpress ears from Christchurch awaited them . the last of which arrived jn the city about 11 p.m.

Woman’s fleecy-lined bloomers at 3s 3d, novelty lines of children rubber bibs, aprons and table mats may bo obtained at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt.

Mr Ilonetti announces that the second quarter for violin tuition commences on Monday. May oth. Intending pupils are requested to enrol enrlv.

The Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will hold a loin, underbuild chop in the Kiwi training shed on Saturday May 10th. First prize £5. Nomination ss, receivable up to Wednesday. May 7th by K. Toohc.v Hon. Sec.—Advt.

Mr A. Xeilson, notifies in this issue that he has commenced a boxing school in He veil Street, lie was a late pupil of Dave Smith and sparring partner of Bid Godfrey. Sydney. Intending pupils can apply care of 1). Dowell, Fruiterer. lleve 11 Street.

The train arrangements in connection with the Greymouth Races at Ornuto on Saturday, 3rd. May, are advertised in this issue. Special train for Greymouth will leave Hokitika at 9.15 a.in. Kxeursion tickets will he issued to Greymouth and Omoto.

Cinderlla ! Cinderella! ! Cinderella! ! A big Cinderella, dance. Tuesday night at the S*>l die:s Hall—to stait at 5.30. Come and see the new coloured spot light dances—green, red, pink and blue lights. Chocolate dances, ballbon dances and the broom dance.. lionet ti's full Jazz Band. —Advt.

In consequence of the resumption of the running of the trains, the Rcefton Jockey Club have decided to hold theip Autumn Meeting on the Rcefton Racecourse next Wednesday, May 7. There will be convenient train arrangements. Luncheon and Afternoon Tea obtainable on the ground. Handicaps will he declared on Saturday at 10 p.m.. and acceptances close on Monday at 8 p.m.

The local train services, which were renewed on Wednesday afternoon, were continued yesterday under the timetable prevailing before the strike. The only incident of interest was that tlie morning train from Grey, mouth van into Hokitika station right on schedule time, a happening that was worthy of speieal notice. ’I he inward train in the evening however, made up for the morning lapse, as it was about three-quarters of an hour late of the scheduled time for arriving.

Some lis-H story! The New Zealand Tin ics says:—A Wellington professional man’'win) has returned bv sea and road to Wellington relates that when crossing the Ouelninga liar the vessel upon which he and lit t v other passengers were travelling shipped an unusually heavy sea. Literally a wall of wafer fell upon the after deck and the travellers were soaked to the skill. The wave left souvenirs upon the deck in the shape of over a score of big srlunipper and multi. The ship must have* boon passing noar a shoal of the fish.

There was excellent patronage at tlie* Soldiers’ Club euelire last niglit. and several very enjoyable games were played. The prim ipal lady’s prize was won by Mrs llrowne and the consolation by Mrs Brookes. .Mr W. Lloyd won the gent's prize fan umbrella donated by Mr Scott) and .Mr Scott won the consolation prize. The ladies’ eummittee supplied supper. The dance which followed was greatly enjoyed. Music was supplied bv Miss Piiscoo and Mr Ilonetti, ami Mr 11. A. Thompson was M.C. Alter'd her it was a very pleasant evening. Next Thursday night the big tournament begins.

Mr C. Friend has taken over the agency of the Singer Sewing .Machine Company for Hokitika and siinoiinding district, lately held by Mr J. Lloyd. All accessories, spare parts, oil, now on stock at shop, Sewell Si., mirth, where all information will be supplied.—Advt. The sick pay regulations for secondary and technical, school leachcvs, which have hoot! gazetted, provide olio week on full pa.v for throe months’ service; under six months, two weeks’ pay ■ under nine months, one month’s pay ; under live years, olio month on full pay and one month on half pay: under ten years, two months on full pay and two on half pay; under fifteen years, three months oil full pay and two months ml half pay; under tweniy-five years, four mouths on full pay and four months on half pay; under thirty-five years, live months on full pa.v and five months on -half pay; over thirty-five years, six months oil full pay and six months on half pay. The only exceptions will he where a teacher is suffering from aceident'nr illness directly traceable io the discharge of his duties. No teacher absent over three months will he allowed to resume duty without a medical certificate of good health. Ladios coino and choose your atituinii hat at Schroder and Co’s, whilst the selection is varied. You will !>e delighted with the choice. Como sooii.— Advt.

Tin ambassadors of trade. commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells’ Mild Yellow I.aln! WhKkv. Tliev know ihe goods. “.Bell’s” is mild and dear. Mark Sprot and Co. l.id.. Greymoiith. sole distributors.—Advt. Cadies can thank "NO-RUBBING” r.aundry Help for shortening the once dreaded washing days to a brief hour or so 10-dav. It. works wonders, and only Is for 7 weeks.—E. .1. Llovd.— Advt.