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Hokitika Guardian, 1 December 1924, Page 2

MV T). Mclvor, the new appointed Borough Overseer, arrives from Rnnanga to-night, and takes up his civic duties to-morrow. An invitation lias been extended to the Greymouth Bowling C'luh to send down a team next Saturday, or later, if not convenient to play a game for the Reynolds Badges, now held by the Hokitika Club. The weather cleared on Saturday and I the afternoon was fine. On the howling green there was only a fair attendance of members, but the green proved in good order. Afternoon tea was cindly supplied by Mesdames Dalgliesh tnd Pilkington.

The Bannister family insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Returned Soldiers Association takes place to-night at “.30 o’ 1 ic.c.

The gift that is always appreciated—a pair of gloves. AYo have a splendid showing of these most essential items in milady’s attire and all are moderately priced. Addisons’s.—Advt.

There is a prospect of quite a number of rinks coming over front Christchurch for the AYcst Const Bowling tournament, which is to he held at Hokitika in February next. Already some enquiries are being made, the Secretary of one Club asking to be advised of the particulars in good time so that arrangements could be made for the visit.

The death occurred at Recftcn Hospital on Friday morning of Mrs Elizabeth Goodwin, at the age of 83 years. The deceased lady was the mother of Mrs S. Pascoe, formerly of Inangahua Banding, and a native of Kelso, County Roxburgh, Scotland, and had been in the hospital for some time.

Your worries ended—Wo have the ’Xmas gift you wish to buy in easy chairs, china or smokes cabinets, book shelves, fancy curtains, sheetings, carpets, rugs, hall runners, chesterfields, dining and occasional tables, cutlery, dinner services, etc. Harley and Co — universal providers, Creyniouth.

Some time ago a report was published in Xew Zealand, that AV. 11. (Hoy) Morkel, of the Springbok Rugby football team, which visited the Dominion in 1931. had died, and acting upon this the Xew Zealand Rugby Union cabled an expression of sympathy to South Africa. According to advice from the secretary of the South African Rugby Union. the report was incorrect. “Hoy” Morkel. of football fame, is very much alive. The reported death was that of another Morkel. also known in South Africa as “Boy.” The secretary of the South African Rugby Union writes:—The “Hoy” Morkel who died is not the one who visited you, but is a second cousin of his. and is better known as a cricketer than a footballer. The “Boy” Morkel known to Xew Zealanders. is still going strong, and is very fit.

The management of Everybody’s Pictures have pleasure is announcing to their numerous patrons the first appearance here on Thursday next of Armitage and 1 line, a pair of patter artists of unusual ability from llie Fuller circuit. Marion Amitage first came to Xew Zealand with George AVallus " Butterflies ” Coy., and hei rendering of the comic song, “lie Pawned 11 is Pants fur Xinepencc,” will be recalled with pleasure by many to-day. Tom I line is also a comedian of outstanding ability and the re-ap-pearance of the versatile duo ill tin l Fuller circuit a mouth or two ago, alter a successful tour of England, was received with delight. The appearance of Armitage and Mine to Hokitika is the first of a' series of big vaudeville attractions which the management ol Everybody’s Pictures intend submitting to its natrons at intervals.

The Dunedin “ Star ” in an editorial article says:—The Christchurch Industrial Association lias now placed itself in the position of having to defend its perversity against the public opinion o! Christchurch, and it is making but a poor list, of the job. Oil the whole it appears that, we should be gratelu! to it for helping friendly feeling to rally to us, as they have done. One thing is assured, however: The Exhibition which is to be held here may rank as an International or an Empire Exhibition, but there will he nothing wanting to it as a national one. It will slum Xew Zealand in all its variety, and in all its potentialities, and that makes th<> first condition for its success. Xot only will Xew Zealanders attend it as having a direct, interest in their own provincial courts as well as in the big show as a whole, but our visitors from overseas will receive the impression of this country’s opportunity and resources. which it is important tor them te receive. If the next year goes as well for it as the last has done, the Exhibition will be a gieat cue when H is opened.

The funeral of the late Joseph Grinimond took place at Rc.ss on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a considerable assemblage. Friends and representative people gathered from all parts of the Coast to pay a last tribute of respect. 'Pile two local bodies with which Mr Grinutinnd had been mainly identified were strongly represented, practically every moodier of the Ross Borough Council and the Westland County Council being present. The pall bearers were four members from each Council. Others present were Mr J. O’Brien M.l’., Mr T. W. Untie. ex-May or of Ross; Mayor and civic representatives from (ireymouth. the Chairman and members of the (!roymnutli liar sir Board, Mr Morpeth, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands; Mr ,7. Bark, Crown Solicitor, and numerous others. The school children were drawn up. and joined the cortege, which moved first to the Anglican Church where Revd. Young conducted the first portion of the burial service. At the church, the hymn “Peace, Perfect Peace’’, was sung. The procession from the diurch to the cemetery was a lengthy one, end among those present were a number of southern residents. A large nund>er ol wreaths were deposited on the •.rare. The assemblage and the feeling • xy.r'xs-

ed testified to the respect and appreciation of the life of the deceased vho had been over a. long term of years one of Westland’s foremost men.

Direct from Ireland a new lot of table damasks and serviettes at prices greatly reduced. Call and see the grand values in these lines. \\ lute damask As lid. Its fhl, -Is (id. a yard, unbleached damask 2s (id and 3s .‘UI a yard; serviettes mercerised and alt linen Is, Is 3d, Ls lid, 2s, to .is fid. (treat value and minus the middleman’s profit. McKay and Sun. Hokitika.—Advt.

Don’t he a drudge! Liquid “Tan-oP lightens labour. Splendid for polishing floors and furniture.—Advt.

Ford Owners: Stop pouring oil through the breather pipe—get a “King” Automatic Oiler and so cut down expense and add to life of your ear. Booklet free. R. P. M. Manning and Co., o Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Hosiery ever makes an acceptable gift and Addison’s have anticipated the holiday demand with a particularly fine showing of silk and cashmere hosiery. Addison’s. —Advt.

Try “Ton-ol” the liquid polish. Clives fine surface to floors and furniture —smartens leather goods. Easy and economical. —Advt. Machinery users: Economical power transmission assured when using our special Leather Belting. Let us quote for that next Belt. R. P. M. .Manning and Co. 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.