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Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1926, Page 2

There is an extremely heavy sea running along the Coast to-d«y. Mr and Mrs A. Aitken wore passeongers for Christchurch this morning by the express. Mails and passengers by tbc ferry steamer connected with the West Coast express at Chriteliurcli this morning.

Mr T. B. Chesterman inserts a notice of thanks to the electors of the Central Riding for his re-election.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of All Saints’ Church will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

A meeting of Kiwi Juniors will he held in Mclntosh’s t lull Rooms on Friday night. All members and intending members must attend. Business important.—Advt.

The Kokatahi Dairy Factory Coy. Ltd. are inviting tenders for the cartage of butter, coal and goods for the ensuing three years. Tenders close on Friday. "May 21st. A dance will be held in Hie Arahura Valley Hall this (Thursday) evening in aid of the Hall Funds. Good music efficient M.C. Supper provided. Admission, gents 2s, ladies Is.—Advt.

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‘‘Truth” will be visiting this district next month for the purpose of writing up articles on primary and secondary industries, municipal progress, transport facilities, etc. The idea of the tour is to collect matter lor publication to promote a better understanding of the Dominion’s genera! wealth and prosperity.

At St. Mary’s Club on Tuesday evening the first prize (10 pieces of stainless cutlery) was won by Mr .T. Muir, and the second prize (a suitease) was won by Mrs .1. Singer. I lie third prize (half a dozen towels) was won by Mr 11. Kortegast. while the fourth prize (half a dozen cups and saucers) was won by Mr Uyndman.

The local Telegraph Office had an unusual “ strike ” on yesterday. An early cable message got through, just* after 8 a.m.. hut from then till 9.20 p.m. the district was cut- oil’ from tho outer world, from the other side of Gieynioutli. and no messages of any kind came to hand. The lines were repaired and connection made at 9.20 p.m. as stated and from thence on the connection lias been normal. All lines were working as usual this morning.

A meeting of all interested in promoting a juvenile elocutionary, vocal and instrumental competition here at a date to ho fixed, will he held at the County Chambers at I I o’clock on Saturday morning. The time has been fixed to suit the convenience of the school teachers, who, it is hoped, will be responsible for the preparation of the competition. The idea is one which should commend itself to those seeking to help the rising generation in tho effort to tit themselves the better for going into everyday life.

On Wednesday, AI siv 19th., in the B.S.A. Hall, the Excelsior E.C.’s animal ball takes place. Arrangements are well in hand to make this function even more successful ‘than previous balls held by this Club. Tickets are now in circulation and finding a ready sale at 2s Gd each. The best of music, a first-class floor, and excellent supper will lie provided.—Advt.

The summoned meeting of the Druids Ludbe "as held last evening, a good attendant*.' of members being present. A vote of condolence was passed to one of the .members. Outward correspondence was read and approved and inward read and received. The sick bards reported four members wore on the sick list, sick pay amounting to £1 being passed for payment. The Secretary welcomed to the Lodge P.0.1’. Bro Lynn, of Alim Lodge. Hatali ie. A new hospital scheme was adopted. One new member was proposed for membership. The meeting then closed in harmony.

The Returned Soldiers’ Kuohre Tournament will be continued in the Soldiors’ Hail next Friday, May 14tTi., at 8 o’clock sharp. Ist. prize, set of kitchen aluminium ware, comprising -I pots, teapot, kettle and preserving pan; 2nd. 701 b. bag sugar; 3rd. 501 b. flour; 4th. tin of biscuits. All play off at end of season for a ladies’ or gent’s bicycle. Atmospheric conditions permitting a wireless concert will be given by Afr Gifford. Roll up ! Supper provided. Admission 2s.—Advt. A circular has been issued by the New Zealand Country Clubs’ Association stating that it was intended at the forthcoming annual meeting in duly, to wait on the Government with regard to racing taxation. It was proposed also to seek an amendment to the Finance Act, whereby the Alinister of Finance was authorised to refund portion of the totalisator duty to Ik? expended for permanent improvement of courses to authorise an allowance where a debt had been incurred for improvements carried out in advance. It was further proposed to press for the right of clubs to receive money for totalisator investment by post or telegraph; to permit newspapers to publish dividends and where clubs desired, to instal the double totalisator. Further concessions to owners in regard to carriage of horses by rail and also a reduction of the tax on stakes would Ikj pressed for.

AVe have made it worth while to pay a visit to the annual stocktaking sale which begins on Saturday. Alay loth. A store wide sale in every department, drastic reductions to reduce stocks to simplify stocktaking. Come for a look. The great price attraction i.s too good to miss. AlcGruers, Hokitika and G revmohtli.—Advt.