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Hokitika Guardian, 13 January 1927, Page 2

A meeting of Trustees of Hokitika Savings Hank will be held on .Monday at Li.d() p.m.

On I lie bowling green yesterday afternoon in a game for the Ferns, the holders .Messrs Haybittle and Howard stalled off a challenge by Messrs Moore and Lukin by 21 to 11. It is likely that the tour of the Duke and Duchess of York, through the Most Coast, will bo amended by the making ol the trio to Hokitika by motor car. through Kuinara, instead of by train, as was at first arranged. A swimming carnival will be held at .the .Municipal Baths next. Wednesday evening commencing at 7.30 p.m. Kxtra seating accommodation and brih'iaut. electric lights. Admission. Adults Is. children Oil. Programme posted at bath—Advt. The .Jazrainba Land will visit Woodstock llall to-morrow (Friday) evening, and play all the latest dance music. Lovers of dancing will have the last opportunity of hearing this talented (otnhinalion in all the latest jazz, music of the hour.

Hokitika, Cricket ('lull versus Mental Hospital at Hospital grounds on Kith will be selected from ('unison. Williams. Dale <!.. Dale Nightingale, Midland, King A. IT.. King .T., McDonald. Daly Thus.. Cliesternum, Gillooly, Bell IT. Huxford IT Play commences at 1.30 p.m. sharp. ,

Final notice is given to County ratepayers in Lliis issue, that the ten per cent, penalty will he added to all rates unpaid after llie 27th. inst., a fortnight hence. Also all rates unpaid at the close of the month will be sued for without 'further notice, together with the added penalty for interest on overdue rates.

Tho death of Mrs Frank Cook, of Nelson .took place on Tuesday. Deceased, who was a daughter of Afr J. Codyre, for many years carpenter at the Grcyinouth Railway Workshops, was formerly resident in Greymouth. where Mr Cook was in business as a hairdresser and tobacconist. Deceased is survived by her husband and four children.

Tho death of Mr Neil Galbraith at the age of (it) is announced in a Press Association message from Dunedin. The deceased was manager for .John Mill and Co., and formerly manager of the New Zealand Shipping Co. He took a great interest in sport and was at one time chairman of committee and treasurer of the New Zealand Rugby I'nion. lie was also manager of the All Blacks in Australia in 1905 and conducted Siovewright’s English team throughout New Zealand. He was prominently connected with rowing at Wellington and Lyttelton. The deceased was married with throe of a family. He died in his sleep.

A bluejacket named William Smallwood, leading telegraphist aboard the wvrship Dunedin, stood to attention in the dock at the Maistrnte’s Court at Auckland yesterday, on a charge of stealing a. parcel of clothing vnilued at £1 14s Gd. Smallwood pleaded not guilty, and after evidence had boon beard ,incensed, who was wearing two good conduct stripes, took advantage of the opportunity given by the Magistrate to call evidence of character. The Dunedin’s Lieutenant-Commander went into the box and vouched for Smallwood’s truthfulness. Mr Hunt. S.M.. remarked that already lie had intended to give Smahwood the benefit of the doubt, though he would not believe tho story,he told from the average man about towh. “Thank your, sir." said Smallwood crisply, as he wheeled round and left the dock.

Mr It. A. Kenner, Secretary of the Y.M.C.A.. Christchurch, writing in appreciation of attention shown to the walking party which visited Hokitika at New Year time says: “I am writing on behalf of the members of the Y.M.C'.A. Walking flub to express our sincere thanks to you and yours for your kindness to us during our recent tour on the West Coast. We arc very fond of the Coast, not .only for its wonderful beauty, but also for the heart qualities of its hospitable people. You who live there may not realise as do visitors, the full meaning of West Coast hospitality. Relieve me. it is a tonic to come among you and see your smiling faces, to feel the clasp of vour hearty handshakes, and to experience the many kindnesses which flow from you so naturally. Mav God bless vou all.”

We specialise in sheetings, pillow, cotton and damasks. We guarantee every yard that we sell and will replace Free any cloth bearing the “Abaneo” brand not giving absolute wasn and wear satisfaction. Schroder and Co.—Advt. We congratulate Grocers on their magnificent window displays of “ NoRubbing Landry Help.”—Advt. The fine flavour, strength, and purity of Sharland’s Table Vinegar cannot be surpassed. Rrewed from pure cane sugar.—Advt,

The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Alarv’s Parish on Sunday, January Kith, will be as follows:—Kanieri, 1) a.m. : Hokitika, 8 a.in., 7 p.m.— Advt

Tbo death took place at Donniston on Tuesday of .Mr Fugene Virtue, aged 57, a native of Hokitika, but a resident of Westport for over fifty years. Deceased was a carpenter by trade and in bis earlier days was a prominent footballer.

The following players will represent Hokitika Cricket Club at Ruatapu on Kith.: —Webster, Twomev, Turner. Ferguson. Thomas S., Thomas A., Best. Boyd. O'Connor. Ale. Minn. Coooper. King C. iT.. King Bon. All players are requested to meet at the clock tower at. 1 p.m. Hay commences at ] .30 p.m. Players unable to attend please inform the secretary.

Peerless Pictures appear to-night at Woodstock and at Kokatabi on Friday night. On Saturday night they appear at the Town Hall. Hokitika, when the star feature will show Snowv Baker in

Tim White Panther.” a seven-reel special of particular interest, together with full supporting programme. Fuller details will be given to-morrow.

There was a change in the weather yesterday a light rain setting in about live o’clock which gradually became heavier. A south-west blow came on and there was heavy rain during the night. To-day there have been a few light showers, but a strong soutliwestly is blowing and the atmosphere is considerably cooler. Summer salads need Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Pure and piquant, in bottle or draiigtA Specify, and insist on “ Sliarland s.”—Advt. Perfumes, face powders, fare cream, fancy combs, vanity cases, beads, fancy boxes of soap, taicum powder, manicure sets, etc., etc. McKay’s Xmas Fair.—Advt.