Untitled

Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1927, Page 2

Masses and Devotions in fit. Mary’s Parish on Sunday. January 23rd will lie :—Kokatnhi, 10 a.m. ; Hokitika. S a.m., and 7 p.m.

The poultry census for 1920 gives the following figures:—Fowls. 3.398,381; ducks,, 352.030; geese, 13.87!); turkeys, 70,852. In 1921 the figures were: Fowls 3,-191.507; ducks, 379,988; geese, •10,231 ; turkeys 73,220.

While competing in the high dive at the swimming sports at Rangiora on Wednesday evening. A. Benzie had the misfortune to break his nose by striking the bottom of the hath, lie was attended by a doctor, and was able to return to his home.

Private advice lias been received at Wellington by Mr Bert Rnyle, from Messrs and X. Tail, flint definite arrangements had been made for tours of the Dominion during the first halt of tile present year of ignaee Paderewski, the eminent Polish pianist, and ,Jascha Heifetz, the hri'lliaut Russian violinist, two of the world’s supreme artists.

At Addington Stock Sales on "Wednesday in the fat lamb section sales included : M. J. Purcell (West Coast) 70 at 23s Id to 2Gs Id; Gibb Bros. (West Coast) 77 at 21s llld to 25s Id; Alls Drcenan (Nguliere) 25 at 24s lOd ; client, 11 at 2-ls !)d; AY. Scarle (Hari 1 lari) 55 at 23s Id to 2-ls 7d; Gibbs Bros (Ross) 77 at 22s -Id to 2-ls 7(1; Groymoiith Jockey Club, 15 at 21s Id to 23s Id.

The mouth organ, it appears, is inning into its own as a musical instrument. and prizes lor mouth-organ playing are being otfered at some of the North Island eompetitons. It is proposed to hold a similar competition here on February Kith, in connection with the Gala Day celebrations. Particulars will be announced later, and meantime intending entrants may leave their names with Air A. AY. A arrail. the local agent for the Boimcinng mouth organs, which firm will offer special prizes in a competition on organs of their manufacture.

Afr R. Ak-Nair. District Railway Engineer conferred with the Alayor and Seocrtary of the Royal Visit Reception Committee on AYcdnesday. and intimated the Department would attend to decorations at tlie railway station on the occasion of the arrival of the Royal Party. The attention of the Engineer was drawn also to the necessity of improving tlie AY’eld Street road crossing. This was promised, as also the necessary drainage of Die station yard to minimise the flooding of AY’eld .Street, footpath used by pedestrians.

Probable entrants for elocutionary competition next mouth should start preparing in their respective sections. There are classes for hoys and girls of the second standard and Tower; for hoys and girls of the fifth and sixth standards, and an open male and female section (any age) for which an own choice and a set selection are provided. The competition promises to excite a considerable degree of local interest. Entries close at the County Office on Fobrunrv 12th.

1 he Lin wood Bowling Club party who are touring the district comprise: DU and Mrs Johns. Mr and Mrs Muirson, Dir and Mrs James Alien, Misses Johns and Hooper. Messrs Panics, Chi vers, Ramsay, Mazey and Sprosen (President ). This morning the party divided up. half-a-dozen making the journey to Franz Josef Glacier, while the others to-day are visiting the dredge and Lake Kanieri, returning to Christchurch to-morrow morning; the others leaving Hokitika on Monday morning. Before the party separated this morning a presentation was made to Mr James Allen (well-known in this district ns a former district agent of the Public Trustee at Greymouth), who had acted as secretary, while the occasion was also taken to felicitate Mr J. Papps on the occasion of his 71st. birthday.

Keep cool.—Open mesh Men's Singlets and Underpants, 3s lid, 4s lid and os lid.—-At McKavs, Hokitika.—Advt.

Schroder’s Summer Sale commences on Thursday. January 20th. and customers can rely on getting genuine bargains in all departments. Tt is our intention to throw out hundreds of lines that cannot he repeated at the price. Schroder and Cn.—Advt.

New lot of Linoleum just in—new designs—better value—3ft. passage os 9d a yard, 6ft. wide 7s Od. 9s 3d, 10s Od ; 12ft. wide 22s 2d and 24s fid a yd. Also new Linoleum Squares fils to 9os each.—McKay’s, Hokitika. —Advt. Use the vinegar that 'has stood the test of time—Sharland’s Table Vinegar. Best for pickling. Specify and insist on “ Sharland’s.” —Advt.

\t Schroder’s Summer Sale cotton marocains at BMI a yard. 38-inch dress materials lO'pl. floral voile-. Tricollettes. art silk marocains, imitation washing silks, usual prices 3s lid to 5s lid. now Ml one price Is 9d. Sclirodcr and Co.—Advt-.

Men’s Worsted Saddle-tweed Trousers, cuffs and hip pocket, usually 29s Cd pair ; sale price 19s lid pair.—At Hallenstein’s. Revel'l St.—Advt.

Never in the history of New Zealand was there greater need for cleanliness and economy, hence our enthusiasm for “ No-JUlbbipg Laupdry Help.”'~4clvt.

The first of the annual excursions to this district took place to-day, the Blackball district excursion train passing through this morning on route to Lake Mahinnpua.

The death occurred yesterday at Northlands, AVeHington, 'of Air- John Gandell, formerly of Greymouth. Deceased, who was the fourth son of Mrs Gandell. formerly of Greymouth. and now of Christchurch, served in the European AYar. He had gone to AAYlingtou about five years ago, and had been ill for some years. He leaves n wife 'ami two children, and is also survived by four brothers; Norman (Gisborne), Ernest (Wellington), Albert (V.S.S. Co), and Allan (Christchurch).

One of the. special features of the swimming carnival last evening was the special display by Air AY. Koesing, who is now residing in Hokitika, and will he in charge of Air H. M. Coulson’s dentistry during, the latter’s approaching holiday. Air Keesing gave an exhibition of fancy diving and various styles of swimming, and those present marked their appreciation of the several styles by hearty applause. In addition Air Keesing acted as a judge of the diving events. He is a decided acquisition in local swimming circles. Mr Keesing was New Zealand diving champion in 1921.

On AYcdnesday evening a very enjoyable dunce was held in the Rimu Town Hall, the occasion being the 2lsi. birthday of Aliss Eileen. Boyd, daughter „f Air and Airs ,T. Boyd, of "R.imu. Quite a large number gathered tor the event and the evening past off most successfully. All excellent supper was served, arrangements fur which were in the capable hands of Airs Preston. Durin.r the supper a birthday cake, with twenty-one candles was cut by the guest." Air J. Ho war-, in. a. short sjuioeli explained the object of the tunetiou and on behalf of those present extended to Aliss Boyd their congratulations on her becoming of age. Air T. Boyd suitable responded on behalf of Pis sister and thanked all those who helped to make the evening such a success. Dancing was then indulged in. the music, for which "as capably rendered by Air C, Ross’ Orchestra.

Bure cane sugar produces the best vine-mr. Trv Sliarland’s Table Vinegar mul prove it. In bottle or hulk. Best for all purposes.—Advt.