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Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1925, Page 2

Tlio legal offices will lie closed on Tuesday next. Dec. Ist. (Anniversary of Westland I’roviiice). Advt.

owino to tin* weather conditions the opening of tin* Rumutga bowling green arranged for to-morrow has lioen postponed for a week, until Saturday. December dth.

(•rent Audubon, the champion sire of Australasia, is payi lie a visit to the West Coast and will lie at the service of breeders early in December, according to an announcement appearing in our advertising columns. Communications should be addressed to Dr Guy Haskins. Petersen’s Buildings. Christchurch.

At the Princess Theatre last night, in connection with Everybody's Pictures. Walter Vernon and Ginger gave a first-class performance of ventriloquism. the like of which has seldom been seen here before. The singing of “In the Gloaming" (tenon and “Asleep in the Deep" (bass) by Ginger showed the ability of the ventriloquist. They received a great reception from the audience. They will appear again to-night prior to the screening of Zane Grey’s picture “The Heritage of the Desert."

Tn the rules of cricket it is not laid down that "over the fence is out.” The Management Committee of the Wellington Cricket Association, however, holds that while “over the fence” may mean “out" so far as the window pane is concerned, the hatsman who sends a ball out of the playing area has to pay for any damage that may occur. Already this season damage has been done by big-hitting batsmen, several windows in the vicinity of local playing areas having lieen broken. The hit in most cases realises six runs to the batsman, blit if the ruling of the Cricket Association, is to he applied the honour and glory of a “sixer” will lie costly. The bowler who tempts the batsman to “open his shoulders” is not asked to carry any of the financial burden.

A final reminder is given of the eon•ert and ball in the Public Hall, Ivoknahi to-night, in aid ot the hall piano und.

There was a decided wintry snap yesterday, a very cold southerly blowing. Last night the weather got colder and there were a number ol heavy hail showers. The weather conditions this morning continued Ideak and cold whilst at Kokatahi a white frost covered the ground.

At a meeting of the Creyneiut., Borough Council held last evening correspondence was received from the Town Clerk. Hokitika, asking if the Council could arrange for the Borough Engineer to go down to Hokitika for a week ill order to instruct t.:e toreman ill the working of the tar-scaling plant. Under discussion it was thought that it was not possible lor the Engineer to go down for a whole week. Ir. Williams suggested an exchange of men for a couple ol days. (r. Ilaikci moved and Cr. McGiuley seconded that the Engineer visit Hokitika tor a day or two, and this was carried.

The gala day lor the benefit of the funds of the Beautifying Society is itxcd for to-morrow. The event is sure to find favour with the public. A good entertaining programme is pio'idcd. (treat interest is being evinced in the |hitiv Parade, for which there are upwards of 10 entries. School sports will he in progress and other interesting events, including a gas cooking demonstration by .Mrs Heinz. Gas cooked goods will be on sale, as also othci gifts of cakes, etc. There will he n produce and gift stall and also a refreshment stall, where afternoon tea will he served during the day. The hand is to attend and will render a special programme. The shop-keepers will observe a holiday from 2 o’clock to o’clock. As the Society is in need of financial help a successful day is Imped lor. \ message irow Auckland states a wireless receiving set was installed oil one of the Auckland motor ’buses on Tuesday evening and paseugers travelling in the 'hits between 8 and Id o'clock were entertained by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Band at Ihe Dunedin Exhibition. The music ja. very distinct and could be heard hv all the passengers, who were much

Teased with this form of travelling entertainment. The antennae ol the

■'ireless set were fitted above the driv- ■ r's seat and a loud sneaker was attach'd to the windscreen in front. From the oxppriento of these who travelled in the ’hits th<> music was as clear when the vehicle was in motion as when it was at a standstill.

Mr T. \V. Tymons. formerly a wellknown figure in South Canterbury and M the ’West Coast, died at his late residence. Gilford Terrace. Wellington at the age of 81 years, on Wednesday last. Deceased, who was horn in Limerick, Ireland, came out to New Zealand sixty years ago. arriving at Dunedin. He was engaged in the drapery business, principally at Timaru and Grevmoiitb. He retired from the Grcymoiith business twenty-four years ago. and had been living a retired life for a while at Lower Hutl. and for the past twelve years in Wellington. He leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters to mourn their loss the liev. W. Tymons. of Napier: the l!ev .1. Tymons, of Smith Africa: Sister Calude, of the Convent of 'Mercy. Singleion. Now South Wales: Sister Ersula. of the Convent at Patea : Mr Joseph Tymons. of Wanganui; and Mr Frank Tvntons. of Christchurch.

This week’s issue of the “New Zealand Free Lance" is a Souvenir Number. illustrative of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition at Dunedin and also gives protninon o to photographs associated with the lile ol the late Huooii Alexandra. Il is a beautifully illustrated double number of (58 pages, with a handsome and striking cover design in two colours, depicting the dome of the Exhibition Festival Hull. Tin- des iiption nt ihe Opening >! the Exhibition and it' leading features is brightly and graphically written nt) by the Lame’s special reporter, and the photographic views are choice, copious and varied, ft is a number which no one should miss, and is obtainable at all booksellers.

The time for applying for a Magisterial ret ount in the Westland Election lias no" gone by. Tim fact that those i iuu erned have not thought fit to ask for the recount is a compliment to the Returning Officer for Westland (Mr G. IT. Coles) who conducted the election with the scrupulous care on which the scrutineers for both candidates commented at the time. According to a report current. however, an election petition is likely to lie filed in regard to the Westland Election, and this would require to he heard before two Judges of the Supreme Court. Specific grounds would require to he made, and there are siil] some three weeks ill which to lodge the petition. Tt is understood counsel is being retained already for the proceedings now reported.

Last two days of sale Saturday and .Monday, November 2Sth and :10th. Great one price clearance Is lid sale. Hundreds of articlc.s usually (is (id to ■llls (id. Now all one price—ls lid. .Special below cost bargains in every department. You can buy more foils lid now than I- lid over bought before. Doors open ;■ f 9.A11. MrGrucr's. Ilokilika and Greymouth. Advt.

Ask for “ Naznl ” when you've got a cold. Quick relief ensured. Only Is fid for fiO doses. From all chemists and stores.—Advt.

Secure your “ Race Hat ” now. Pay a small deposit and McKay’s will reserve it for you if it is so desired.—• Advt.

Addisons wish to notify their customers of the arrival of their new linoleums direct from the home markets. Also carpet runners just opened.— Advt.

Now’s the time to “put down” a plentiful supply of eggs for future use. Cse Sharlnnd’s “ Moa ” Brand Egg Preservative, Effective, clean, economical.—Advt.