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Hokitika Guardian, 3 April 1926, Page 2

The “Guardian” will not he published on Monday next (Easter Monday) being a statutory holiday. The Kumara Racing Gub’s meeting takes place on Monday next- on the Kumara racecourse. On Easter Monday night the concert and ball in aid of St. Andrew’s Church, Kanieri, takes place in the Public Hall, Kanieri. A capital minstrel entertainment will form part of the concert programme which will be followed by a ball for which complete arrangements are being made,.

The Arahura fat stock sales will be hold on Tuesday noxt. The entry list appears in this issue.

Train arrangements in connection with cue Hokitika races on 7th. April, are advertised in this issue.

The pacing marc Miss Tony, sulky, harness, saddle etc., are offered for sale by Afr 1L Thomson.

The Alines Department is inviting tenders for the purchase for removal of IotXJ feet and 720 feet of iron pipes at Ballarat Hill, Stafford.

The Alayor (Air Perry) has been advised that it is not possible to include Hokitika in the itinerary of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Band.

An earthquake shock was recorded in Christchurch on Wednesday at 6.10 a.iii. The ’quake lasted ulxiut fifteen seconds, and was felt throughout North Canterbury.

The Nelson Jockey Club will hold a winter race meeting on Alay Ist, utilising the totalisator permit, which was assigned originally to the Alotueka Racing Club.

The balance sheet of file Westland Countv Fund account for the year ended Alarch 31st, 1925, is distributed as a supplement to the “Guardian” to-day.

Air T. R. Oliestcrman, County Chairman, was among the largo party of excursionists who left to-day on route for the Exhibition at Dunedin.

Newmans Alotors Ltd. cars will Ica'c on Aloiidav for the Kumara races at 10.30 a.m. Cars will also leave for the concert and hall at Kanieri in the evening.

Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club. A dance "'ill he held in the Soldiers* Hall on Wednesday, April 7th. Good music- and good lloor.—G. A. Adamson, Secretary.—Advt.

The Hokitika racecourse is a busy scene daily just now with horses in preparation for the Easter fixtures. The course is in very good order, and visiting trainers arc praising it greatly.

There is some doubt about there being ail open season for the taking of opossums this year. r l he Department of Internal Affairs still lias the matter tinder consideration, and is having further enquiry made in regard to objections which have been made in the matter.

A discriminating shopper could save no fid in purchasing one of -McKay’s Cl IDs (id fur-trimmed coats. AVhy pav seven guineas lor a similar coat elsewhere.—W. McKay and Son, Hokitika and Grcymouth.—Advt.

The principal local function fur the holidays will he tile races on the Hokitika racecourse on Wednesday next. Trains "ill rim. to suit the convenience of race going patrons over all sections of the Westland railways. The course and appointments will he found in good order, and with the good entries received there should he a very sttet esslul meeting.

The big jumbled sentence competition in “ Humour” does not close tor a few weeks yet. Substantial cash prizes are offered in this competition. The wit in “ Humour ” is irresistible. Hero is a typical joke from the latest issue:—Stout lady: “We’ve just been down the Exhibition coal mine. -My dear, what a terrible place! 'I hose poor miners! I’vo resolved to use nothing hut gas in future.”

In connection with the picnic arranged by the Automobile Association for the pioneers oil Tuesday next, all those who have kindly offered their catservices are request'd to moot at tlie Pinners’ Aleinorial at 10 a.in. Time of departure will he 10.30 a.in. for Lake Kanieri. All participating in the outing are requested to bring their own provisions. Hot water "ill he provided.

Millinery hats of distinctive style and charm are shown in even- fashionable shade. Re sure to visit the millinery salon of Schroder and Co., where all goods are marked at lowest juices for cash to effect a quick turn-over.— Ring up ’phone 121 S.—Advt.

Owing to the unpromising weather conditions yesterday morning the Rtiming:! Bowling team did not come down, but are coining down this afternoon to play Hokitika. As it turned out the weather was fine in the afternoon, though a cold wind was blowing. A practice was held and a challenge match was played for the Brace trophies. Alessrs Sherman, Shannon, AY. Wilson and Thompson defeating the holders, Alessrs J. King, Lukin, Braddon and Blank, hv 21 to 18.

Men’s knitted sox Is fid, reduced to Is per pair; .Men’s linen collars Is 3d, 2 for Is (id; men’s knitted pants 7s (i, must go for os (id ; men’s trousers 19s (id, are 14s (id for cash, at Schroder and Co’s., where you call get hoys’ school suits os (id, 7s (id. Ids (id, 12s fid 21s for cash; now is is your time to he able to save money. Inspection cordially invited at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

The Kumara school children leave with the Greyinouth schools excursion o’n Tuesday next, for the Dunedin Exhibition. The Hokitika schools excursion leaves on Saturday next, under .Mr Pratt ,with .Miss Stephens as assistant supervisor. The party return on the 17th. is still room for another supervisor. Those travelling with, the party should now pay in their £2 10s, for expenses. In any ease payment should be not later than Thursday next. The amount may he left at the County Office.

A'on are always interested in new things, so you will lie glad to know that .Melvay’s have just received largo consignments of exclusive winter coats, hats, frocks, and f'urs from their London buyers at exceedingly low prices.— AY. .AleKny and Son, Hokitika and Grovniouth.—Advt.

Jn keeping with the Government's decision to encourage local manufactures, it was decided some time ago to have the vast number of motor registration plates rec|iiired in the Dominion manufactured locally. An engineering firm in AYellington secured the contract for the work. Special machine! - was imported and set up, but difficulties occurred in the machine not working effectively. The Hon. It. E. Bollard announced on AA'edn/esday evening that the machinery was now running with fair smoothness, and that, the new plates would he ready for issue in the North Island on April 6, and in the South Island at near the end of the month.

The third annual meeting of the South AYestland Shipping Company,

Ltd., will be held at Hokitika on the 24th inst. at 8 o’clock. The directors’ report states:—‘ ‘The operations fey the year ended 31st March gave a cash'profit of £1 10 4s' phi. Of this, £49 has been written off the ship, and the balance has converted the profit and loss account from a loss of £O3 4s to a profit of £2O 0s lOd. It is regretful that the proposal submitted a year ago to install new engines in the boat was not adopted, as tile want of efficiency and heavy cost of upkeep of the present engines not only absorbs any possible profit, but wholly prevents a satisfactory service.”

Keen buyers must not fail to visit McKay’s, where everything that is fashionable in ladies’ winter coats is now showing. 400 bought at a big discount in London enables McKay’s to sell their coats at half the regular! prices. Ladies’ coats at 29s 6d, girls? at 12s fid.—AA : . McKay and Son. Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. / First aid for coughs, colds and influenza AA’oods’ Great Peppermint Cure.—j Advt. • t