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Hokitika Guardian, 8 October 1924, Page 2

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Taw Tennis (’tub take* place to-night at r.tiO o’clock at tile County Chambers. Air James Alillner. Borough Overseer. has tendered his resignation to the local Council, and the letter will Le dealt- with at Friday night’s meeting. The Presbyterian Sale of Work takes place in St Andrew’s Hall oil Wednesday next, the loth, and there will Im a display of plain and fancy work in Mr S. J. Preston’s window oil Saturday night. Thursday night at the Soldiers’ Hall, bind night of the euchre tournament. A big eveujng for special prizes. Supper provided and a dance to follow. Admission Is. The following week—presentation of prizes and end of card season.—Advt.

A new building for the Hokitika •Savings Bank lias 1 een spoken of. It is understood that at this week’s meeting of tile Trustees preliminary arrangements were made for the preparation of the draft plans, and with the approval of these, building will proceed. It is understood a two storey building will lie erected, taking up twice the frontage of the present premises. •Suites of rooms for offices will he available for letting purposes. Messrs W. McKay and Son are now making a delightful display of new spring models. Ladies are invited t inspect the very beautiful fashions now showing.—Advt.

A.dance in aid of the Kohatahi Football Club will be held in the Public Hitll, Ivokatalii on Friday evening next,

Ihe Monday train service, which was inaugurated recently between Christchurch and Greymouth, met with better patronage this week, when NS persons travelled to the Coast and Iti wont eastward.

A general meeting of the Hokitika Cricket Club will be held at the Soretary’s '.residence* this evening (Wednesday) at 7.iio o’clock. Business important. All members and intending members invited. C. .). King. Hon See.—Advt.

At a meeting of the West (’oast Rugby ( nioli, held at Grcynioilth last evening word was received from the Buller Fiiion and Rodion Sub-Union to the client that they would fall in lino with the suggestion to purchase a Shield for the Primarv Schools Championship, such school trophy to be called the West Coast-Bullcr Rugby I’rimary School Championship Shield.

Present indications point to heavy crops of both .stone and pip fruits in the Gisborne district. The favourable weather experienced recently caused a heavy setting of the blossom, and ihe fact that, a light crop was experienced during the previous year also assisted. Grafting operations are now in progress, and the majority of the trees are doing very well.

There seems to lie an epidemic of frogs in Fielding (states the “friar”). At night the roads appear to be infested with them, and on roads where the trallie is heavy the toll on their lives is great. The curious characteristic has been noticed in connection with frogs that, when approached by a strong light, 11 1 ey will sit up on tliqir haunches, paw the air, and emit shrill hissing noises.

A report from Cromwell states that the heavy rain a week ago completely changed the appearance of the Central Otago district, which was showing signs of drought, and crops and pastures are now making rapid growth. Since the fall ceased the weather conditions have daily threatened, and they reached a climax oil Thursday, last week, when a heavy, thunderstorm and vivid Hashes of lightning were experienced. Heavy rain fell for hours.

H is quite a common practice for guests at a wedding to tie kerosene tins and old hoots to the car in which the bridal party depart on their luiueym.'ioii, hut it is not generally known that this is against the by-laws. A party of youths who were playing "bride and bridegroom” about the streets at Wanganui, disturbing the neighbourhood and frightening horses with the clatter and din, were surprised by a vigilant inspector, who promptly took their names for the purpose of taking legal proceedings.

During the hearing of a motor accident case at Wanganui, counsel questioned the plaintiff regarding the coat for which she was claiming (.’•’i damages. and lie thought, it rather faded for a one-year-old garment. Counsel asked the magistrate whether In* was going to allow the lull amount claimed, and received a reply in the affirmative. Counsel said he thought it enuhl lie easily mended, hut the inargisl rate reminded him that the other day lie had slated that he did not know much a! ladies’ coats. "Besides.” add'd Mr Barton S.M., "the pleasure of the sermon on Sunday would be dissipated by the knowledge that iii.- lail.v bad a hole in tier coat.”

Here’s welcome news. The now neckwear is here, never were designs so tasteful and novel as those expressed in our large selection of Swiss Voile, oigiindi and lace collars, Us (id, :ts lid and Is (id each. At MeGrucr’s. Tlic leading drapers, Hokitika and Grcvnniiith. - Advt.

A good story is being told in a certain township less than a day’s journey Irom Taiimaranui (says the “I’ress”). It appeals that a local resident had peculated in a krg el that leplid which “hitcih bio- a serpent and •liugeth like an adder.” and v.as somewhat doiihilul o! the legality oi his possession. Two strangers were seen approaching the town, and an observant individual rushed to the owner of the keg and informed him tint Sergeant and Constable were on the si cue. The precious keg was opened and the contents allowed to How clown the drain. The strangers arrived, and their first visit was to the local “hotel.” where tliev asked for a drink. They were members of a Governinent department that dues not concern itself with law or law-breakers.

At the (ireymoutili Magistrate’s Court yesterday. F. Dillingham., ol Christ; liureli. carrier (Mr W. J. Joyce) claimed from F. Machirus (Mr AY. P. McCarthy) of Hreyiiimnh. carrier £S os for a chest of tea alleged to have been forwarded to the defendant. Mr Joyce said t’e-at the proceedings had been instituted in Christchurch and a change of venue made to Grcynmutli. He asked permission, to ham! in the evidence taken at Christchurch. William Fowler. railway clerk, gave evidence of having scon Iho ease arrive. .Airs Dunshea who was stated to have received the case, declared that it had not reached her. Defendant said that he had received four oilier eases, hut sa.w no trace of the tea chest. The Magistrate said that a carrier was responsible fur goods that came into his pos-ses-ioii. lull the plainlilf had the onus of proving that defendant had receiv--ed them. That onus line I not been -discharged. Plaintiff would he non-suited with costs.

One dozen Boy’s Oilskins to fit boys from 12 to IG. clearing cash price 7s Gd each, at AA\ 11. Stopforth’s.—Advt.

The now spring i.nd summer millinery showing at Schroder’s, comprise the latest models in imported trimmed millinery and read.v-to-wears. Your presence will ho valued and in the meantime we ask your acceptance of our appreciation for vast favours.— Advt.

That sleep-spoiling cough ran ho stopped by “NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. GO drops Is Gd. .Motorists - : Leaky radiators permanently repaired with “Buclore.no”. Just a few minutes and no interference with circulation. Two sizes !ls Dd and 10s (id post paid. U. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford P.ow, Christchurch.—Advt.