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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1925, Page 2

The annual meeting of the AYesllain: Racing Club enlivened for this evening has been adjourned lilt next I m-.-din night.

Tiie liegi-trnr nf Flo tors notiliethat a copy of the eheturnl 101 l for Westland is now on view at the \ aliens post offices of the elecloraie.

Notwithstanding ihe very nnpi'opitious weather, <>loo tons of goods from Westland passed thioiigh the Otir.a Tunnel lor Christchurch last week. The pre, iou- week's figures Were fidO.l.

Soldiers' Hall. Thursday evening at 8 o'clock ; monster beneiil euchre tendered by Riv Seouls to R.S.A. hall funds; special competition to highest scorer for If.l’. Iliufiiner sel in vase; lady's first, crocodile leather companion; second, pair good towels; gent's first, leather pocket wallet; seiond. safety razor, four other prizes ; nine in all; supper served. Admission Is (id. Following Thursday fresh euchre tournament begins for Christ mas hamper, a great household prize.—-Advt . Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health Districts for the week ended noon on Monday totalled 27. as billows:- Canterbury: Scarlet fever. I ; diphtheria. 1 ; tuberculosis. I); pneumonia, 0 ; i nil iienza pneumonia. 1; erysipelas, 1; deaths: tub: i culosis. 2; pneumonia. 1. West Coast: S* arlet fever, 1; diphtheria. 1; enteric fever, 2; deaths: tuberculosis. 1.

Tlu* weather shoved no improvement yesterday ('Veiling. The gale that 1 1 :i<t I 11 blowing in 1 1 to afternoon increased in violent' a> night wore on. From to ne,-illy 10 o'clock there was great violence, the southerly blowing with hurricane force, aeeoinpanied liy heavy rain and hail, while there was a very vivid di-play el lightn i ug, though not a groat deal of thunder. I lie experience wa,< a very rough one. The night ci.ntinued stormy in a le—or decree, and this morning is showery with a eoiitinuiition of the soiilherK gale. There eonliniies an cMremely heavy sea on the {'oast, and shipping, which has been held np for some day appears to lie likely to he held np fi a further jierio 1.

"I he most interestiiig provision of an amendment of the Death Duties Act. introduced hy (•ovorHor-Gene*ral'.s message is that which w ill exempt from duty, insurance moneys up to £IOOO. The right of appeal against a decision of the Commissioner in respect to assessments is extended to cover questions of fact as well as of law, and alien the matter is one of law it fall >e removed from the Supreme Court :o the Court of Appeal. No appeal on

a question of fact can lie if the questions at issue have already been determined under the provisions of the principal act, and this extended rigß of appeal is also limited hy excluding cases where death duty has lieen paid more than three years prior to the passing of this Act. unless notice of appeal has already been given within two months of the passing of this Act.

id buys you “ Underwriters ” Fire Extinguisher hut it secures for you reduced Insurance premiums and is always ready to save you from fire. Will quickly suppress the most dangerous outbreak. R. P. M. Manning and Co., d Bedford Row. Christchurch. —Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Fop coughs and colds, never

Bobbie’s, Art Needlework- lias removed to premises lately occupied by -'•r A. W. Ynrrnll, opposite the N.Z. Clothing Fact-ory. —A dv t.

The sale of the Westland Opera House by auction aiiuoumed for this morning by order of the Sheriff did not take place, a .settlement having taken place between the parties to the suit.

Excelsior Knelt re Assembly will be held this ( Wednesday) evening. Ist. and 2nd. prizes, double bed Alarcelln quilt and velvet pile sofa square -loin. x 72in. Winner lias choice. 3rd. prize. 2 pair towels, tth. white damask table cloth. Soldiers’ Hall 8 p.m. sharp. Admission 25.--Advt.

There was a heavy fall of snow in and around Reeftnn on Sunday morning, the fall confining all the morning till about 12 o'clock. 'I boreal ter rain fell, which soon swept the white covering away, this is the second fall in I’eefUm within a fortnight. The depth of the fall was ahull- two inches, but it would have been much greater bad the rain been absent.

The death of .Mrs Mary Ann O'Grady of Orevmoutli, at the ripe <dd age of 90, removes another link with the golden days ot the Coast. Deceased arrived there with her husband •>■> year- ago and settled at Tereinakau. She was twice married, her second litis baud pro-deceasing her fourteen years

The funeral of the late Mrs \\ . !•, Williams took place this morning am was attended bv a very large gather-

ing o‘ mourners. Representation »! the West land Racing Club, Hokitika Savings Bank and Hokitika Gas ( ompanv and the civic authorities were present, and friends I ruin all parts ol the district. The cortege was a lengthy one and included a large number ot motor cars. A large number of floral tributes were placed in the garve. The Rev. It. Hutson conducted the services of the Presbyterian Church at Hie residence and the graveside. Another line of girls Navy Rubber lined waterproof coats just- received from l/>ndon to-day. Sizes HO to •!- inch 17s (id to 22s fid. also girls Rubber Capes with hoods lbs (id to 2ts. LadiesRubber (Vats tig’s fid. Mens Rubber ("oats 27--- (id at- W. McKay and Son the leading drapers.—Advi. New neckwear, handkerchiefs, latest novelties in scarves, hosiery and glove section are being shown at Schroder and Co’s. Inspection cordially invited.—Advt. Addisons for latest hosiery in all shades. 2s 9d per pair. Silk hose, fashionable colourings, Hs fid pair.— Advt. Opening up to-day 2bo model millinery and ready to wear hats just landed ex R.M.S. Titrakiiin from London. Milliners this particular shipment is absolutely exclusive- to ourselves and no two arc alike, also by the same- boat lh<- talc-t ill I,allies Summer _ Coats, lumpers ami l-'ro- ks. V\ . McKay and Sun. Specialists in J.omhui .Millinery and Apparel. - Advt. (treat pre-pa rat ions are being made at Schroder and Co’s. Special arrangements have bt-e-ii made to keep us supplied with the latest novelties in millinerv. frocks, hosiery, gloves and fancydepartments.-- Advt. The- new spring goods are- lu-re pro--e-niing a wonderful array of ue-w ideas in .\t ill i: --r,v, Xe-e-Kwear. (dirvcx, Crocks. Costumes, .Jumpers etc. V. e have a gorgeous range- designed in t.K styles that combine beauty and dignity. Met trucr’s. Hokitika and Crcyinoulh.-- Advt. Suit) and certain—-WA DK’-S AAORM FIGS. Children like them.-—Advt.