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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1925, Page 2

The Railway Department advertise in this issue the dates of issue and availability of holiday excursion tickets in connection with the forthcoming Easter holidays.

Saturday night at the Soldiers’ Hall monthly dance in aid of the R.S.A. Building Fund. Roll up and help. Music by Goodfcllow Bros. Admission Is Od and Is.—Advt.

Particulars of the daily train service’ between Christchurch and Hokitika during the Easter Holidays, and of alterations to Groymouth-Hokitika-ltcss train services from 9th. to 14tli. April, are advertised in this issue.

Just opened—Our indent range of serge tricoine and garbardine costumes have just come to hand in navy, nigger and fawn. Our prices, as usual, are the lowest possible; see these latest creations for yourself. Addisons.— Advt.

Persons driving motor cars should take steps to see that they obtain their licenses as soon as possible, as from the Ist instant the regulations come into force. The County Examiner will he in attendance on Monday to deal with applications lodged during the week.

Nominations for the Hokitika races arc fixed to close on Tuesday, April 7th., The rights to the booths, etc., will he sold by public auction at noon, on Wednesday, Btli April. 'I lie programme for the meeting will be published early next week.

The river erosion below Kanieri township assumed a worse aspect yesterday, and as a consequence a start was made to procure material for the protection work required. To-day a gang of men was put on, and protection work is now in hand.

The Hokitika Gas Coinnny lias imported lately a number of new appliances for heating. cooking and washing. The heating appliances are the very latest and most economical, with the newest type of burners. As the colder weather is approaching, cheaper and readier means of heating will ho appreciated, and householders should make it a point-of inspecting the new heaters and cookers which may he seen at the Show Rooms, Stafford and Revcll Streets.

The County party which visited the Christchurch road yesterday, traversed the old road from Upper Crossing via Kawliaka to the junction at Harris. This road was at one time the popular route for traffic. The road is wide, and well constructed, but is now badly overgrown, with a lew waterworn places. The road, if put in passable order, would prove a popular motor route, and would lie patronised by a large number of holiday-makers, li is hoped that the road will have some attention from tile authorities.

Yesterday, Mr E. A. Wells, County Chairman, accompanied by tile members of the Northern Riding, visited Harris .Creek on the Christchurch road where a conference was held with Mr 11. A. Watkinson, Resident Engineer, regarding a bridge to serve the settlers in that locality. A parliamentary vote of £250. £ for £. lias been ’appropriated for the work, hut this was not deemed sufficient. It was agreed to provisionally to suggest a suspension bridge for foot traffic, to cost £IOO, and it was decided to ask for an increased subsidy of £75, £ for l£, to carry out the work.

The N.Z. Times says a fracas, which might have taken a serious turn hut for the promptness of the second officer of the Union Company’s steamer Maheno, was the outcome ot the visit of ail unwelcome stranger who went into the firemen’s quarters on the vessel on .Tuesday evening, and demanded a

“feed.” The firemen objected to the order, and told the beachcomber to clear out, hilt this lie refused to do, and started to argue. This angered the firemen, so they rushed the man on deck, with the intention of dumping him into the harbour, hut the second officer stepped into the melee and ordered the firemen to desist. As soon as the derelict was free he made one. holt for (he gangway (minus a leg ot his pants, which apparently had come adrift in the scuffle), and was seen no more.

At a meeting held in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon. Sister. Clarke, reprcKciitntivo of the New Zealand branch of the British Red Cross Society. outlined the aims and work ol that society. Her intention is to hold a course of lectures on Home Nursing in the Hospital Board's oll'u e at It o'clock on Tuesday afternoons, commencing next week. I lie fee for the course of K 3 lectures is ss. It is also desired to hold an evening course in First Aid for both men and women. A committee consisting ol Mrs G. Berry (president), Mrs Thompson, Mrs Lawn, Mrs Parkhill. Miss Sanderson and Miss 1. Aitken (secretary) has been appointed to organise the classes. Those wishing to attend either course are asked to forward their names to any member of the committee.

The Commerce Super Eleven, newmodel 1J ton. chassis, bigger and better than ever, wheelbase 127 inches against 142 inches. Heavier frame and wheels and much more powerful motor. Other models, twelve, 31-2 tons, model fourteen 2-2 J tons, model twenty-live 3-31 tons. Full particulars in catalogues. Brice and extended terms upon application to Mark Spvot and Company Ltd., Greymouth, sole "West Coast Distributors, also at 165, Manchester St., Ch ristchurch.—Adv t.

A meeting of the Kiwi Juniors was held last night in MeTntosh’s Club Booms. There was a good attendance. including sevoial new members. . Mr G. Tomlinson was elected to the chair. It was decided that the Club fees he 5s per member; that the Secretary (Mr 11. Laugher) be instructed to arrange a game with the Excelsior Juniors for April 4th. if convenient. A management committee of five was formed. Mr S. Breeze was elected Captain and Mr L. Hahn Yicc-Cnpt. A selection commtitoe was also formed, namely: Capt., Yico-oapt., T. Lynch. J. Devaney (coach). G. Tomlinson. The following new members were elected: B. Shaw, L. Gibons, Jeffcott (3). C. Gaylor, W. Huxford, F. Breeze, ( Outram. A. Greanev, Caldwell. Donations received were as follows:—Milo Tlalin. £1: Sport, gold medal for most improved player; Old Bird, gold medal for most drop-kick points. It was decided that the Club should travel at the end of the season. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded a unanimous and successful meeting.

Velveteens.—Our range of velveteens this year is more extensive than ever, 35 inc-h black, brown, grey, flame, blue and rose. In 32-inch, blue, plum, moss, grey. mole. wine, brown and black at 3s, 4s Gd, 6s ] Id.—Addisons.—Advt. Is—Sale—ls at McGruer’s for two days only, Friday and Saturday, March 28th. and 30th. 8001) articles worth from Is Gd to 60s, now one price I.s each. It will pay you to beg, borrow or find money to visit this great bargain clearance. Doors open at 9.30 o’clock. *Get down early.— McGruer’s Hokitika and Greymouth. —Advt.

Ladies, call and see the world famous superior darner Darns sox. etc., with a machine. Patersons will explain.— Advt. Ford Owners • The secret of economical motoring is to instill “King” \uton.-atie Oiler; reliable and automatic, prevents burnt out hearings, seined pistons and cylinders, saves oil. K I*. If. Manning and Co.. 5. Bedford How, Christchurch.—Advt.