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Hokitika Guardian, 11 December 1925, Page 2

Mr .). Mclntyre h;>s resigned ,ii.s position :is Sexton of Hokitika Coinetcry. Ail nominations (lose to-night at o’clock for the Westland Trotting (.'lull’s summer meeting. O'ving to the wash-out on the railway line he tween Otira and Aickons. the Christchurch express did i.ot connect last night with the train to TTckitika at (ireynmuth. Passengers and mails came oil hy the morning train. The handicaps for the Hokitika races are due on Monday, and the acceptances on Monday week. The list of visiting horses includes several of good fluidity. The local meeting should he a very interesting and popular one with patrons of the sport. Mr T. 1!. Chesterman, County Chairman, accompanied hy Mr M. Keenan. - councillor, and Mr \V. Millner. overseer. is leaving to-morrow for Christchurch, where on Monday the party will 'witness a demonstration by a tractor, and attached tip-drays in the delivery of road metal for road lepairs and maintenance. Ihe annual meeting of the Kumara Medical Association was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Mr A. ■Spiers) presiding. He expressed regret that more young men did not avail themselves of the benefits of membership. The outgoing committee was re-elected. Air W. Itenyon emphasised' the need for enrolling more members. 'I he fee of £1 per year was small, in relation to” the benefits offered. Others present supported Mr Benyon’s views and added that an effort to place the Association on a better footing had been made, hut little .success achieved. Seven new members were elected. The wedding of Mr Gordon Curtis, fifth son of Mrs C. Curtis, Cobden, to -Mi ss Kathleen Webster, eldest daughter of Mr Geo. Webster, of Greymonth. took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Greymonth. yesterday, the Rev. Father O’Regan officiating. Miss Wolister was attended hy her sister. Miss P. Webster, and Mr R. Cowan was best man. After the ceremony the wedding party was entertained at Harker’s Tea Rooms. Mr and Mrs Curtis left by the morning’s express for Christchurch. where the honeymoon will he i spent. The bride travelled in a costume of dark navy serge, and wore also a hat of cream lace. Mill Owners: A trial will satisfy you as to the merits of our Belting, Greases, Jointings, Boiler Compound, Files, Saws, Paint, etc. R. P. M. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt Just opened out a big purchase of mode) millinery and ready to wear hats. You must inspect them early, otherwise the pick of them will he sold out as the price is exceptionally low at Schroder and Co.—Adrt. Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve a plentiful supply now. 9harland’s “Mon” Brand Egg Preservative keeps eggs fresh for months, Clea]i ftpd economical—

Men’s Oily Canvas Coats, from 42s 6d to 70s 6d. W. H. Stopfortli’s.—Advt. Mr H. 'Williamson, veterinary surgeon will arrive ill Hokitika on Tuesday next to commence practice here. -Men’s Felt Hats, in all the leading makes, 8s lid to 335, at Hallensteins, Rovcll Street.—Advt.

Nominations for the Reefton Jockey Club’s summer meeting close with the Secretary on Saturday night at 9 o’clock.

Order of masses in St Mary's Parish on Sunday next, December 13th:— Kokatahi, 10 a.m. ; Hokitika, 8 a.iti. and 7 p.m.

With the approach of the holiday.-, business people are reporting a more satisfactory volume of business. It appears quite likely that the holiday trade will he well up to the average this season.

To-morrow, opening at 11 a.m.. the .',ll Saints’ Girls' Club will hold a sale ::f work in Mr Preston's shop, Resell St. All kinds of fancy goods will ho on sale, also cakes, sweets and produce.—Advt.

The Kokatahi Dairy Factory Company notify in another column that Kokatahi butter can he obtained in Hokitika at the stores of Dee’s, Arm--troug’s Macßeath’s. Turner’s. at Wells’ Bros., Woodstock and Kanieri. and Moynihan’s, Kanieri.

Weird, wonderful, and fantastic costumes will be worn when the members of the Greymouth Municipal Band arrive in Hokitika by the express nil Saturday night, to give one of their popular open air iolicerls. Recently given in Greymouth. it. was a great success. A collect inn will be taken mi. Proceeds to go towards Dunedin Contest Fund. So citizens ol Hokitika assist your sister organisation.—Advt.

The following subjects liave been decided oil by the executive of tile Canterburv Progress League as part cl the work to be undertaken in the New Year:—Allocation of public expenditure in tbe South Island as compared with that in the North Island; hack loading railway rates to the Most Coast : afforestation of waste lands particularly river-beds; and the planting of reserves; shipment ot Island limits direct to the South Island; improvements to the Christ church-Lyttelton railway line; co-operation with Waimakariri River Trust in its s-hemes of protection.

Men’s Umbrellas Irom Os lid to 12s (Id, Raincoats from 23s 6d to 12(is. M, 11. Stopforth’s. Advt.

To-dav at noon at the Prim ess Theatre the rights and privileges tor the racing and trotting meetings were sold. Messrs W. .Jeffries and Co sold the Westland Racing Club’s rights as Inflows:—Nn. I Booth, two. and No. 2 Booth, CSI. both to Mr Amos Dowell: ice cream stall C(i, Mr D. Dowell. For .| e Westland Trotting Club. Messrs M. Houston and Co sold No. 1. Booth Cli'2, Mr A. Dowell; No. '2 Booth if3o. Mr Cillooly ; limit stall 02. Mr D. Dowell; cards. CIO. Guardian and Times Company.

At the Magistrate’s Court. Christchurch oil Thursday, appearing on remand on n charge of having assaulted Robert John Murly. accountant. New Brighton, by billing him with bis «st. .b:lin MeLonnn McDonald, lahoitraged 27 years. ( hristcluircb. pleaded not guilty. The assault took place in a picture theatre on Monday •ii•*lit and the ease had been part 1 heard on Tuesday, when it was adjourned till next day to enable Murly lo appear and give evidence. Police statements bud revealed that McDonald had occupied cue of four seats reserved in a picture theatre by Murly and that, when he had been requested by the usher to move from the reserved seat, he pushed her over and -truck Murly. Denying the charge McDonald said he had been forcibly ejected from the seat bv Murly. His Worship found .McDonald guiltv. and

said that In- had I ceil considering whether he should send him to gaol without t’•(• option of a fine. However, as the accused had had nothing oreeiansdv against him he would only impose a fine. But it would bo a warning to others that they must obey the ushers in places of public amusement. McDonald would be convicted and fined £lO and costs.

Specials at Addisons: Children's Crepe Bloomers, all colours and sizes. 2s pair; Ladies 2s 3d: Knickers 2s Gd. —Advt. Wade’s Worm Figs—a sure and safe agent for removing worms. Pleasant to take.—Advt.