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Hokitika Guardian, 24 April 1925, Page 2

The Anzae Day mass at- St .Mary’s Hokitika will be held at 8 a.in.

Poppies will he c-n sale this evening at- the 11.5. A. depot Reveil Street from 7.50 to 9 o’clock.

S. Burnett White's sale of fine furniture continues in full swing until next Wednesday. 29th Advt.

Don't forget to hook Wednesdav Oth, .May for the big dance at One Mile Hall, Arahura. First class supper. Efficient M.C. Bunnetti's Jazz Band.

The annual meeting of parishioners will he held at Kokatahi and Koiterangi after the service on Monday and Tuesday respectively.—Advt. ,

Children’s service will be resumed in All Saints on Sunday at 2.3 n p.m. Children are requested to bring their mission envelopes.

The Returned Soldiers. Municipal Band and Territorials parade at 10 o’clock to-morrow morning at the Drill Hall for church parade.

The popularity of the Beautifying Society i- evidenced by the fact that there is a steady demand for tickets for the benefit ball fo be held next Wednesday night at the Soldiers’ Hall.

The Returning Officer for Ross notifies the election unopposed of Mr S. P. Evans (as Mayor). Messrs Allan. Black, Carter, McMullan, Minehan. Mitchell. Osiners, Sharkey and Thomson (a.s Councillors), and Air T. AV. Bruce (as Harbor Board representative).

Poppies were on sale yesterday and to-day in town in preparation for Anzae Day to-morrow. The event is a day of remembrance and will he solemnly commemorated. Poppies will he procurable in llcvell Street L...s evening; and are to he worn tomorrow. The Borough Overseer and staff have star fed operations in connection with the laying of a larger concrete drai" in Tarn-red Street from the vicinity of Alaeandrew Square towards Stafford Street crossing. Th" work has been asked for bv the residents affected for a considerable time past, and will prove a great improvement to the 'drainage facilities if the loealit.i. The Returned Soldiers will assemble tu-momnv forenoon ami afternoon to participate in the commemoration of A mine Day. In the morning there will he the church narado, followed by the public- service on Cass Square. In the afternoon there will he the march to the ccnieterv, and on return the soldiers and their friends will he entertained at afternoon-: ea at the Soldiers’ Hall by the President. All the helpers in connection with the work of the R.S.A. are invited to attend also. Further reports from stalkcVs in South Westland supplement the previous statements as to the success of the season in the Haasl region. A party in th - Clark river him k secured four lair .head-. Pi. 15, 11. and 12 pointers. The deer in that locality are reported in fair condition, ami the stock did not appear to he damaging tlie trees of commercial value. The stalkers were asked to indicate their opinions ill dealing with herds, and all favor culling by experienced men. This i< now being arranged for. and funds are in sight for taking over OGO head of deer.

At the Soldiers' Hall last evening, the R.S-A. branch held the (oklv euchre evening, there being a. fair attendance. The prize winners were Mesdames Lynn. Groufsky, Cameron. Herring. .Miss II:■ vi 11 and Messrs .Sumner. McGuigan, Tomlinson and Bannister. Supper was served by the ladies committee. and a dance followed. Commencing next Thursday there will be a monthly aggregate prize awarded. A large dinner set will be awarded for the first month, while e’u h night the ordinary prizes will le offered for competition. The new entrance will lie used next Thursday and a new system ol s oring intrmhi'e-l with special scoring card-, and 11 !os. conforming with the euchre competitions in other centres.

1 Mr ,1. C. Duncan, who has been ap poinled si a I ioiimasler al Auckland, joined lbe Railway I Vpa r! men t al Wanganui iu 1891. and during the next eight years lie filled various positions in that district. In 189!) lie wa.transferred to Dunedin, and was there employed for three years in tin' tradir stipci'iutendenCs cilice. Following upon this lie- was appointed stationmaster at Totara Flat, on the West, Coast. That position be left in 1907 to take up the post of chief clerk at Greymouth. For nearly 15 years Mr Duncan was at Greyinoutli. and during the latler part of Unit period be was in the ollice of the district traffic manager. His next step up came when he was given the position of relieving officer in the Canterbury district. lie was appointed st at ioiimastor at Oamarii in March. 1921. and following upon this came bis promotion to be statioiimaster at Auckland. The wedding i.f Mr John Duty, son of Mr and Mrs .!. Ilaty, formerly of Coal Creek, now - resident in Christchurch. to Miss Mavis Kitcliiiigham. second daughter i f Mr ami Mrs T. G. Kitchiiigham, Marsden Road, took place at St. Jehu's 'Presbyterian ('liunli. Greymouth, yesterday liiornitur. The i oreaiony was performed h> the Rev. T. N. Guttle. The bride wore white figured marncaiu, with a white I veil and wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was Miss AVinitred Kitcliiiigliaiii. sister of the bride, who wore heliotrope crepe-ilo-chiiie. with luit to match. The best man was Mr J. Graham. of Rotomanu. Miss It. Drake presided at the organ and played the “Wedding March.” as the newly-mar-ried couple left the church. The bridal party was entertained by the. bride's parents at Marker's Tea, Booms. Mr • and Mrs Uaty left later by the Christchurch express fo" the North Island, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a dress of kindfish er blue velvet, and wore a blue mid silver lace bat.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For coughs and colds, never fail

Boiler Owners: Fse “Ktopskale.” tl only guaranteed, remedy for removii and preventing scale, oil and grease steam boilers in simple cheap and e licieiit manner without, corroding phiti or mountings. R. P. M. Manning m Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.Adct.

Infantile Paralysis precaution! Smea Olive Oil and NAZOL inside the chili ren’s nostrils. Prevents germs infect ing mucous membranes. — Advt.

Just landed a large consignment ( Johnathan and other choice apples Paterson. Michel and Co. Ltd.—Advt

Drink Kortegast Bros. Syphon Soda water for consistent good health. Obtainable at all leading hotels. Ring ’phone 92.—Advt.

Schroder and Co. have opened out a splendid range of new knitted costumes and sports coats; silk, velvet and niaroeain frocks. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt.