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Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1924, Page 2

The Committee of the Westland Racing Cluh meets to-night at 8..‘10 o’clock to receive tho Treasurer’s report in regard to the recent race meeting.

Cinderella! Cinderella! Cinderella! A big Cinderella dance, this evening at the Soldiers Hall—to start at 8.80. Come and seo the new coloured spot light dances—green, red, pink and blue lights. Chocolate dances, balloon dunces and the broom dance. Bouotti s full Jazz Bund. —Advt.

At Reefton to-morrow a preliminary conference of the West C.'oast racing and trotting bodies is to l>c held to consider matters in relation to tho racing circuits at Cliristm s, Xew 5 car and Easter. Mr 11. 11. Sellers, of the X.Z. Racing Conference will he present and place certain proposals before the representatives with a view to the Clubs later considering the recommendations readied.

Eainnient and Bergamini have ears leaving on Wednesday morning at 7.80 o’clock for the Reefton Races. Passengers aro requested to hook their seats early, at the Garage, where all particulars can he obtained.—Advt.

The following story, said to be a “true hill,” was related at an annual meeting of householders at Invercargill (.states an exchange). The teacher was taking the geography lesson, during the course of which she mentioned a certain place as being the finest spot in the world. At the conclusion <)■' tho lesson she asked, “What is tho finest spot in the world ?” A pupil promptly nut up his hnd. “Wcli, Johnny.” said the teacher. “Please, ma'am, a spot of whisky!”

\ .ler.ey bull belonging to Mr J.asseii, of Uuiinytliorpe, was tlu* lirst living iliing to sillier electrocution in that district. On Good Friday. the animal was feeding with his head through a wire fence, when, by some unknown means, an electric wire came in contact with the fence, and the bull was found dead. The hall was burned round ils neck, and tins grass in tin* vicinity was scorched.

The Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club will bold a loin, underhand chop in the Kiwi training slual oil Saturday May 10th. First prize Co. Nomination os. receivable tin m Wednesday, iMay 7th by K. <'. Toolicv lion. See.—Advt.

‘’Every dog lias its day. amt this dog bad rather an unfortunate one for it bit two persons,” remarked Sub Inspector Cameron, at the Wellington Magistrate’s Court, when a defendant was charged with being the owner o. a dangerous dog. ’I lie defendant's counsel said the dog bad never bcoii known to bite anyone before, ami bad been given to tin* deleiidnnt by a

soldier during the \’a>- period. Tin soldier was now dead, and lor tha reason the dog had a certain senti mental value. I niler the eirenin stances, a unall line was imputed.

Captain W. N. Masclichl ami Mr W. 11. West wore seleoteil to go to ISi.ilev with the Now Zealand ride team which leaves via .America for England on .May 127th. Captain .Masefield lias telegraphed to the .National B.d Association staling that lie is imahie lo "o this year, and it is understood that Atr West will also decline the invitation. Il is stated that the lad that I lie {"renter part of the finance for the trio Inis to he found hv the riflemen makes it prohibitive.

Wednesday last was the sixtieth an niversary of the Hattie of tin* f.' iti I’a. between the British forces am the Natives. One of the survivors .Mr Harry Knowles, is residing a Tan ran oa. He was a member of tic iWtli Light Infantry, lie is also i

Crimean veteran, lie joined the 08tt Regiment expecting to ho to India hut found thal the regiment was ordered to New Zealand instead (states the “New Zealand Herald”). Those who were killed in action or who died of wounds received tit (late I’a wen interred in the military eeniderv here.

“Postcard Day” for the United Kingdom, fixed for April 2-1 had to lie postponed owing to the railway strike disorganising the mails. It is now fixed for .May 21 (Empire Day) which will lit in with a Frisco mail delivery. The desire is to post scenic views of New Zealand to friends at Heine urgin'; them to visit the Dominion Court at the liritish Empire Kxhibition. .Many thousands of cards aie being sent to friends and others and the New Zealand court tit the Exhibition should have a particularly fine advertisement.

The ambassadors of trade, commercial travellers “strike a true note” and ask for Bells- Mild Yellow Babel AYhi-kv. They know tJie goods. “Bell’s'- is mild and clear. Mark Sprot and Co. I.td., Cireymontb. sole distributors.—Advt.

Solid lentil suit cases 2-lin. 78-. 2Giti. with sted frame ifis. l(>in. solid leather kit Pngs -!7s fid. ]6in. solid leather brief hags :17s fid. lfiiu. Basil brief bags 22- (id. Fibre suit eases from I (is (id to Ji7s (id. These cash prices for solid leather suit cases will save you 30s to -Ids per hag. if you buy at once from W. Jl. Stopforth, Cent's Outfitter, Iterell St.—Advt.

l.e Boy and Mol.'cn oilskin coats nlssolutel.v the best tiling for the rain, riding, walking and working styles, prices 70s (id to 80s fid. Men’s garbardine raincoats, dressy and stylish, great values at 70s Gd at .McKay and Son’s.—Advt. Umbrellas repaired at shortest notice. .Tol> guaranteed. W. 11. Stopforth. Gents’ Outfitter. —Advt.

Enquire about our I.vnx and Clyde (McKay’s Own), men’s box suits, built by export tailors, lit and style superior to the ordinary tailor-made article. Prices £3 cheaper; we do a big business in these. Best Navy Serge, £G 10s Gd; best grey serge £5 10s Gd. men’s latest felt hat's 10s Gd and 27s Gd; Stetson’s 52s at McKay’s —Advt. Haopy children keep free from worms with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful worm worriers. Just received a large 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. AVoods’ Great Peppermint Cure. l’or Coughs and Colds, never fails.

A. meeting of trustees of Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Friday, at 2.30 p.m.

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade takes place to-night at 8 o’clock.

A notice in connection with the estate of the late David William Wells, storekeeper. Woodstock, tippears in this issue.

An urgent meeting of the 1-allies Hockey Club takes place in Stow's Rooms, this evening, at 7 o’clock, sharp. All members must attend.— Advt.

Tile Reefton races aie set down for decision to-morrow. A train connection is given from Ross through to Reefton and back to Hokitika. The train departs from here at 7.10 o'clock in the morning and will return about Rl o’clock at night.

Messrs W. Wedde! and Co., advise dated London 2nd inst:—Danish butter 2025, X.Z. iinsaltcd 17lis to 182 s. X.Z. salted 170 s to 171 s. market slow. X.Z. cheese, white 8-ls to 88s, X.Z. cheese, coloured 81s to BJs,8 J s, market quiet.

The Winter School for farmers will open at Greymouth on Tuesday, July 22, and end on the following Friday. The Field’s Instructor (Mr C. L. Dalgleish). in forwarding advice of tho dates to the secretary of the Most Coast A. and R. Association, stated that Saturday, July 22, the day following the conclusion of the lectures, would be reserved for farmers from a distance who may wish to visit the State experimental farm at Waimaimga. The lectures will be given in the Crevtmiuth Town Ilall.

ruder regulations issued bv Gazette notice with regard the taking and sale of qiiiiiuat salmon, it is unlawful to take salmon in any year during iho period front the loth May to the 30th September—that being tin' close sea-

s.ni. In the remainder of the year anglers licensed by anv Acclimatisation Society nitty lisli and dispose by sale of any salmon so taken. Sea fishermen licensed by the Marine Department may act. similarly. All licensed fishermen shall before the 31st May forward to the Marine Department a return of all salmon taken under the foregoing conditions. The penalty for a bread, of the regulations is a line of 250.

The funeral of the late Mrs G. W. Russell took place on Saturday afternoon, the cortege leaving her late residence for the llolv Trinity Churchyard, Avnnside. at three o’clock. The chief mourners were the lion G. W. Russell and Messrs W. Park, I. G. Russell and W. 11. Russell. The pallbearers were Messrs Gregory, Douglas, George and Vernon Russell, suns ol tlie late Mrs Russell. The hearse was followed by many mourners, atiinoj them being the lion D. liuddo, Di ( herbs Chilton, representing Canterbury College ; Messrs E. Edwards ami .1. M. Rennie, representing tho Christchurch Citizens’ and Ratepayers’ Association ; P. W. Sowden, R- Godfrey, AY. Bridgman. W. S. O'Sullivan, ol Dllllbov.

Friday, May 2nd, and following days’ Inventory Sale, the great clearance before annual stock-taking. Don’t tniss this big factor. Broadcasting. bargains, sensational smashing pines; stocks must go out to simplify stock-taking. Your great opportunity in buy tin' new winter goods at eud-of-season's low bargain prices. This great sale for a short period only. Ad quickly. McG liter’s, Hokitika anil Grevmouth.—Advt.

Reductions in many cases of 10s in tlie !' ate otfered at llulstons, Ltd., '137 Colombo Street, Chrstchurch. for three weeks only during their .stocktaking sale of furniture and furnishings and all household sundries. Send your list of requirements anil prices will In? forwarded to you without obligation on your part.—Advt.