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Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1925, Page 2

Notice of an impounded cow «in th Hokitika Public Pound appears in an other column.

A reminder is given oi the euchre tournament and social dance at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. Messrs Gcodfcllow Bros., will supply the music for the dance.

The adjourned meeting of the Ara burn F.t\ will he held at Taker’s Had Arahura at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Mare loth. A full muster of all member are invited to attend. Business' ini porta ill. .1. Stafford, Hon Sec.— Advt

The West Coast Bowling Centre advised this morning that the singles champion of champions contest at Westport, arranged for Saturday next has been further postponed till Saturday. March 21st.. owing to some of the northern dubs not having completed their competitions to decide their representatives.

Bev. Father Long, who has been in charge of St. Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, for the past four veins, is leaving for Christchurch on Tuesday morning, leaving there on Thursday, eu nulla to Sydney, where he will join the Orient, liner “Oroiisay.” which sails for Kugland on April Ist. father Long has been 12 years in Now Zealand. 8 of which were spent ill Christchurch, and four in (Ireyiiiouth.

At the .Magistrate'll Court. Nelson, on Saturday last. Albert Pcard vas committed foi trial on a, (barge o' theft of a motor car, the property of Harley and Co., of Greyinouth. The case in the first instance was taken on the sworn information of Air Fred Harley, of Harley and Co.. Greyinouth. from whom accused purchased an Overland car oil the hire-purchase system and exchanged same for another ear and £3O, before Harley and Co’s claim was satisfied.

At a meeting hold in the Bowling ('lull’s pavilion last evening, the ] resident, .Mr (!. It. Blank occupying the chair, there was a fair attendance of members and lady supporters. Alter discussion it was resolved in view of the support received in connection with the recent tournament, combined with the lateness of the season, not to hold a gala day this year. ]t was further resolved to make a special elfort in connection with the annual Bowling Club hall to he held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday, June 3rd., and the necessary arrangements were put in train. Appreciation was voiced of the substantial support accorded the Club by lady supporters in connection with the recent tournament, enabling the Club to uphold its line record ol hospitality to the visiting players. The meeting then terminated.

G. Dickinson, the Otago howler, who is to play in the test match against the Victorian cricketers, is the lirst New Zealander to represent the Dominion in both the cricket and Rugby fields. At Otago Boys’ High School. Dickinson was the star of the first filtcen. Tn 1922 he gained a place in the All Blacks team which visited New South Wales. When the trial games were held to .select the All Black team which is just returning from the Old Country. he was not available. The nearest heretofore to win the dual honour was S. A. Orchard, of Christchurch, who roi)resented New Zealand in Rugby in 1896 and 1897. He represented the South Island against the North in 1991. D. M’TC. Sandman, of Christchurch, who has represented the Dominion at cricket, played for the New Zealand Army Rugby team.

Sir Westb.v Brook Percival, who was at one time Agent-General in Ijondon for New Zealand is at present in Christchurch, accompanied by Lady Percival. Sir Westbv. who was horn in Tasmania, and educated at Christ’s College. Christchurch, practised law in this city. He represented Christchurch in Parliament from ISB7 till 1891. being chairman of committees in the House in the latter year. He was Agent-General for New Zealand from 1891 till 1890, and for two years thereafter was Agent-General for r I asmaiiia. In 1891 he was created a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Leo NTIT. Tie was a member of the Boval Commission for the Chicago Exhibition in 1894-96. and also of the Paris Exhibition in 19<X>. He was a member of the Tariff Commission in 1904. Hi.s publications include “Farming and Labour in New Zealand.’’ “Productions of New Zealand.” and “New Zealand Timbers- and Forest Products.”

A dance in aid oh the school funds will be held in Lower Kokatahi school oil Friday 13th. March.—Advt. Paint Your Property: Guard against depreciation of winter by painting now with Fibrine ” Paint,, the best protective for iron and steel work. R. PM. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Special bargains in Millinery till Saturday nest, your choice of two dozen ready-toswears at eifch,=*AddiAdvt,

'the new coat's have arrived, a great display at McKay’s,—Advt.

Messrs AY. Jeffries and Co. advertise a sale of stock oil account of numerous clients at the Bold Head Salevards on Wednesday. March 18th. at 12 o’clock, noon,

Mr G. A. Blackwood, the well-known howler of Greyinouth, has received advice of the death of his mother, which occurred in Ayrshire- (Scotland) at the age of 78 years.

A reminder is given of the meeting to-night at 8 o'clock at Mclntosh’s Club rooms for the purpose of forming a branch of the Legion of Frontiersmen and also a Rifle Club.

Mrs C. .1. Liiiiiemaiin has instructed Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. to sell by auction the whole of her furniture and effects, as she is leaving the district. The sale is to he held on the premises. Ben ley St., on Wednesday 25th. -March at 1 p.m. sharp. At the Soldiers’ Hall, this evening at S. opening benefit for the new building fund to raise £250 for additional rooms to the Mali; monster euchre tournament, with five special prizes, including a useful dinner set. .Supper provided, and a social dance to follow. Admission 2s. Early attendance will secure a good scat.—Advt.

Application fen ms tor motor driver licenses are now obtainable at the County Office. It is necessary for all drivers unlicensed to apply forthwith, in terms of the Government regulations lately passed. Arrangements arc being, made to hold an examination early next week. All drivers must produce their licenses on demand when so required by an inspector. Ihe icgutions are now in general iorce.

The wedding of Mr C. Caliari third son ~f Mr and Mrs Caliari of Kanieri. and Miss 1. M. Brown, eldest daughter. of Mr and Mrs T. Brown, Davie Street, Hokitika, took place at St. alary’s Churih at 8 a.in. on Tuesday, 10th. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr Kennedy. The bride who was given away by her father vote a navy costume and a hat to suit and carried a hoquet of pink lillics and autumn leaves. She was attended by .Miss 1). Fleming as bridesmaid who wore a steel gray marroeain frock and hat to ip,atch. She also carried a bouquet of heliotrope asters. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr \Y. 11. Stopforth. Ihe happy couple left- by car for Christchurch. The presents were numerous and costlv and included many cheques.

- Addison’s Great Summer Sale ends Saturday 7th. March. Special bargains in every department for the last iew days.—Addison’s. —Auvt.

“ Knock-out” the Knock in your motor by installing “Inland” OnePiece Piston Rings which stop the knock and the waste and increase the power. Booklet from H. I*. M ning and Co.. 5. Bedford Row, Christchurch.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, vchel, . t d marocain frocks. Inspection eoidi.iih invited.—Advt.