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Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1924, Page 2

Mass will hi; celebrated at Kokatah to-morrow (Sunday) morning at K a.m. iiy Very Rev, Father O’Reilly wlio is on a visit to his homo at Kokn tain*.

Woman’s liccey-lilicd bloomers a :is 34, novelty linos of children riiblie: hihs, aprons and table mats may he oh tained at Mrs ,1; -Lloyd's.---Advt.

Paninieiit and Bergnmini have cars leaving on Wednesday morning at 7..‘10 o’clock for the Reefton Paces. Passengers aro requested to hook their seats early, at the Garage, where all particulars can lie obtained. Advt.

The death took place at Matai. Grey Valley, on Thursday of .Mr Thomas Craig, a well-known tanner, aged 84 years. The late .Mr Craig, who had not been ill good health for some time, arrived on the Coast in the early days, and took part in the Hoss gold mining boom. Over 10 years ago. he comniened farming at Matai and has resided there since. lie leaves a

widow, one son (Mr Thomas ( raig. Matai) and six daughters (Mesdamef G. .lacobs, Rotonianu, and F. JacobMatai. and three at home).

The Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will hold a loin, under-hand chop in tin- Kiwi training shed on Saturday May 10th. First prize t-'o. Nomination os, receivable up to Wednesday. May 71li by K. C. Tooliev 1-lon. Sec. —Advt..

After a wet early morning the weather yesterday was line till about I.till p.m. when one of the heaviest downmiiirs experienced for years took place. With very little warning the l ain came from the east and i oniinenced with a rapidity that took many people out of doors unawares. For a quarter of an hour there was a regular deluge, the water coining down in one great sheet. In a few minutes tinstreets wore the aj.'iiearance of a lake. After about l.j minutes the rain eased off, and there was only light rain afterwards. As the night wore on the clouds cleared awav and this morning broke gloriously line.

Le Roy and Md.ogn oilskin coats absolutely the best thing for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices 70s Gil to 80s fid. Men’s garbar(line raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 70s (id at McKay and Son's.—Advt. Umbrellas repaired at shortest notice. Job guaranteed. W. 11. Stopforth, Gent:.’ Outfitter.—Advt. Enquire about our l.ynx and Clyde (McKay’s Own), men’s box suits, built by expert tailors, fit and style superior to tbe ordinary tailor-made article. Prices £3 cheaper; we do a big business in these. Rest Navy Serge, £G 10s Gd; best grey serge £5 19s Gd. men’s latest felt lints 10s Gd and 27s Gd; Stetson’s 52s at McKay’s —Advt. For Bronchitis or Asthma inhale “XAZOL.” Immediate relief will follow. Start taking “NA2IOI/ ! to-day.

Newmans Motors notify special excursion fares to Lake Kanieri to-morrow, leaving Garage at 10 n.m. and 2 p.m.

The G rev Jockey Club's autumn meeting is taking place to-day in perfect weather. The Reefton Jockey Club’s meeting takes place at Reefton on Wednesdav next.

To-night! To-night! Soldiers’ Hall 1 Tlie usual Kiwi Football Club’s Dance. Everybody assured of a good time. Good floor. Best of music by Bonetti’s Jazz Band, which commences at 9 o’clock sharp.—Admission—Gentlemen Is 61; Ladies Is.—Advt.

Mr William Cullen lias been appointed to the position of Chief Inspector of Machinery, in succession to Mr Hood, who recently retired from the post. Mr Cullen, who was born at Baillieston. in the county of Lanarkshire. in Scotland, in 1861. came out to Now Zealand at an early age.

The Most Rev C. Julius. D.D.. Archbishop and Primate of Now Zealand. on Thursday celebrated the thirty-fourth anniversarv of his consecration as Bishop of Christchurch. He arrived in Christchurch from Ballarat, Victoria, and the ceremony took place at the Christchurch Cathedral on May Ist. 1890.

Cinderlla ! Cinderella ! ! Cinderella ! ! A big Cinderella, dance, Tuesday night at the Soldiers Hall—to start at 8.60. Come and see tbe new coloured spot light dances—green, red. pink and blue lights. Chocolate dances, balloon dunces and tlie broom dance. Bonetti’s full Jazz Bund.—Advt.

Fur a period of 12 months just ended 2037 people of the Dominion, apart from pilots, lmvo experienced the thrill of speeding through the air over cities, plains, mountains and waters. And it says much for the efficiency of the men engaged at aerodromes, and the progress made in aviation that not one mishap in passenger flights lias been recorded in the 12 months. The number of passengers carried was greatest in Westland. 931, as‘Compared with 415 on the East Coast of the North Island. 408 at Christchurch, and 200 at Kohimarama. Captain M. \\ . Buckley, on the West, Coast had a particularly busy time. His Hying was confined to three months, January, February and March of this year,, so that his machine averaged 148 (lights a month. The average mileage per passenger was also highest in Westland, while the total living hours was 88.55. more than double the figure for the Kn.-t Coast of the North Island, 39.25 hours. The hours spent in the air at Cliristehurc luotiilled 31.10. and at Christchurch totalled 31.10. and. at (lights were: Westland 411. Christchurch 220. East Coast (N. 1.) 217 and Kohiniarama 155. <

To-day’s search for quality furniture at reasonable prices is lopnil in our prodmts, manufactured in our own factory. We stock everything required in house furnishing from the piano and sewing machine to the kitchen range. Your inspection invited at our large showroom. —Harley and Co., complete house furnishers. Greymouth.—Advt.

Mr.s .1. Lloyd wishes to notify her customers who were unable to obtain one of her cotton foulard frocks at 8s Ud. that she has procured a second shipment and requests customers to secure them early as further supplies are cluul»tfill.- -Ailvt.

Friday, May 2nd, and following days’ Inventory Sale, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don’t miss this big factor. Broadcasting, bargains, sensational smashing prices: slocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. Your great opportunity to buy the new winter goods at ond-of-sonson’s low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Act quickly. McGruor’s, Hokitika ami Greyiliouth.—Advt.

For Inllueiizii, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure