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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1926, Page 2

The total tonnajre of {roods conveyed tbroucrli the Otira Tunnel for the week eiulin" Saturday was 7753 tons. The Sub-Union meeting to-nicrlit will he held at 7 o’clock sham to enable to attend the pictures. Golden Treasure Art Union Tickets 2s 6d each nr nine for 20s. fMOOO prizes. P. O, Jins, 171. Grevmouth, — Adyt.

Turners and Co. roquc-st payment of outstanding accounts before September 30th. The usual euchre tournament and dance will bo belli in Kinut on Wednesday, 23rd, instead of Monday.—Advt. A plain and fancy dress ball will lie held in the Public Hall Kokatahi on Wednesday, Oct. oth., in aid of injured players. 'l'he Inangahua Sub-Union have accepted the challenge by the Westland Sub-Union for the Dittman STTield. and the game will he played at Reofton next Saturday. Roll Up! Roll up to the Annual Hockey Ball in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday night. Everyone assured of a god time. Music by Ross’ Orchestra. In connection with the screening of the great picture “'Pile White Sister” at the Princess Theatre this evening patrons are desired to he seated at < o’clock as the prologue will start punctually on that time. The usual shoot of the Hokitika .Miniature Rille Club will take place at the Soldiers’ Hall this evening at 7 o’clock sharp. The President’s prizes will he presented to the winners. Come early. Shooting closes at 10 o’clock. “If you want to bo happy!” Well, come along to the Soldiers’ Hall, Wednesday night and try you luck in the novelty dances. Including' the c-ard waltz, for which a special prize has been donated. Splendid arrangements are being made for a good night’s enjoyment so come one come all and join in the fun. Music by Robs’ Orchestra. —Advt. A proposal has been mooted to hold a military ball here some time, next month. 'l’he Returned Soldiers’ .Association and Territorials will be associated in the event, and it is hoped also, to have the co-operation of the girl guides to assist with the amenities of the evening. A gala night will be arranged for and it should prove a very successful function. Serious damage lias been, done to wheat fields in the Wakanui district, Ashburton, by the grass grub. According to a Mid-Canterbury fanner, the grub has Rid such a devastating effect on some areas that the farmers are ploughing under many acres of wheat 'and sowing with pens. Barge patches of young wheat had been ealen by the grub, and in some casqs these bad been re-sown with wheat. In other cases, however, the damage was so extensive that the drastic step of ploughing under had to ho taken. Playing a mail short is riot half so bad as being a 2s 6:1 ticket short in the poular Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union. £4OOO prizes, Boles of nine for £l. On sale everywhere, —Advt. Tu the September issue “Aussio” (a splendid Spring number) a contributing artist has discovered a way of evading the truth while at the same time being perfectly frank. A portly old gentleman with a reputation to mnintain ami a ton of dignity to support is resenting an impeachment. “Are you calling me a liar, sir?” lie asks. “Really,” replies tho other, “nothing was further from my mindhut you catch my idea.” Tho poets, Che storytellers and artists in “Aussie” are all joyous and seem to he at their best in this, the latest issue of the popular monthly. At the Grey River Hospital yesterday morning, there pissed peacefully away one of the oldest and best known identities of the Coast in the person of James Hargreaves of Ahaura. The deceased, who had repelled the advanced age of 88 ears, was one of the pioneers of the district. Born at Galgate, Lancashire, England, he arrived in Victoria when a youth,'and for many years followed golu milling on tho Bendigo and Ballarat fields. He arrived in Greynmiith in 1807, and after residing there for some years, lie moved to Ahaura, where ho took up the occupation of a Mining Agent, in which lie was eugHged until within a. few weeks of his death. He also-served on many of the local bodies, being an active member of the Grey County Council for 27 pears. Ho leaves a grown up family. A well-attended meeting of the Kumara Racing Club was held on Friday. Mr J. Gilliert presiding. The Chairman in his remarks referred to the gratifying financial position of tho Club. A largo amount had been expended in improvements to tbe course and it was intended to continue tho work in regard to tun-rooms, totalisator box, additional stalls and some loose, boxes. The balance-sheet disclosed on the receipts side tickets and subscriptions £35 3, gates £254 -s (Jd, nominations and iiicceptaiices (C 163 10s, totalisator receipts £lOBl Gs Gd, fines £3, refund Government £lO2 6s 3d, interest on deposit £9 13s Gil, old nominations and acceptances £22, privileges £IOO, sundries £3 2s Gd.. Expenditure.—Stakes £665, salaries >uid bonuses £2B 3s, Government taxes £640 Os 2d, printing and advertising £39 14s 7d, improvements to course £213 9s 7d, handienpper and starter £3O 15s, Grey Band £ls, conference levies £l7 18s 1(1, rent and rates £2O, donations and subscriptions £25 13s. miscellaneous £3O. Liabilities at set down at £32 10s mid assets at 1E541 7s Gd, showing a credit balance of £SOB 17s Gd. A fast follow-up is to keep on buying popular Golden Treasure Art Union Tickets, 2s Gd each or nine for £l. The only improved double butt. £4OOO prizes. Selling everywhere.—Advt. We regret having f to record the death of a well-known and highly respected resilient of Kumara in the poison of iMr Walter J. Bcnyon, which took place after a very brief illness, early yesterday morning. The deceased, who was on the staff of the Public Works Department, had lieeu apparently in his usual good health last week, until ft day or two before his death. He was on Saturday taken to the Westland Hospital, where lie rapidly sank, passing away yesterday about 1 a.m. The late Mr Benyon, whose family Tills been identified with the town almost since its incepton was a member of the Borough Council for 20 years, and Mayor for nine years. Ho was a member of the Kumara l 1 ire Brigade for 30 years and for many veins was Captain of the Brigade He held The 25 years service Loin Star. He was a Justice of the Peace, and a very active member of the Jockey Club, Memorial Hall Committee and Medical Committee. He was a native of South Westland mid o 4 years of ago and leaves a widow and five daughters. Mrs Bateman, and Mis.es Millie, Laura, Melda nnd May, and two sons Walter and Thomas ; also two sisters (Mrs Saddler of Auckland and’Mrs Murcliie of Hamilton), and a brother. Mr Stephen Bonyon of Kelson. Always follow up a kick anil you mi edit score one of the £4OOO prizes m tll e Golden Treasure Improved Double Butt Art Union. Tickets 2s 6d each or nine for £1- Sold everywhere.—Advt. A runaway game. —Ton 11 he. quite game to run away with the first prize fn the popular Golden Treasure Inproved double butt art union. Tickets L Gd each or nine for £l. Obtainable everywhere. —Advt. At this time of the year ladies are •contemplating buying new frocks, your selection will he made easier by inspecting our new silks, colenes, fnji silks, georgettes, art silks, and voiles.— Schroder and Co.—Advt.