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Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1927, Page 2

The “Guardian” will go to press tomorrow shortly after noon, in connection with the Koval visit,

Nominations for the Westport Jock ey Club’s races oil April 2nd. and -Ith close on Tuesday next at S p.tn.

The Direct Supply Milking Machine Coy. requires a good live agent for the West Coast.

Addisons wish to notify their numerous customers that their premise; will be open for business till noon tonior row.—Advt.

Attention is called to the advertisement appearing in. to-day’s issue re the closing to-morrow of.the combined road and railway bridges bolwfcon Greymouth and Kcefton in connection with the passing of the Koval trains.

His Lordship, Bishop Brodio has dispensed all Catholic residents and visitors to Hokitika from the haw of Abstinence on Friday next, March 11th, on the occasion of the Koval visit.— Advt.

The Blackwaler Mines. 1.:<1.. return for February is: Crushed til 712 tons, yii Ming 922 fine ounces of gold, valued at £301.5; working expenses £4398. The master also treated 5(1 tons, yielding gold valued at £299. The working expenses were C12(5. working loss .£3lO, capital expenditure £lB3, development, expenditure €3Ol, loss over all 11701 You will be pleased with our value in boys’ shorts and boys’ suits, which are selling for less than cost at Addison's. Advt.

The 5 a.in. train on .Monday from Greymouth to Otira struck trouble at Aickciis. By some means the under doors of a hopper truck of coal opened and deposited the contents (eight tons of coal) on the railway track. Owing to the blockage the guard’s van ran oil' the line. Traffic was hold up for two hours while the gear was got into position and the van replaced.

A well-attended meeting was held in the Public Hall, Ivokatahi, on March .'.ill, when it was unanimously decided i-i bold a sports meeting and axemen’s • aniiva! during the Faster holidays. A strong committee was lormcd with Mr .McCallum as president, Mr .McCormick as Chairman and -Mr Mark Wallace as secretary. The latter was instructed to apply for registration tinder the N,Z. Athletic, Cycling and Axemen's Union. A promise of liberal support from several local enthusiasts augurs well for the success ot the ga t licring. The Duke of York’s train in tie North Island bad two mascots. One was a finely carved crown, the work ot a skilled .Maori who fired the big engine through a part of the King toimtry, The other was an ingeniously designed and coloured mandarin with arms raised in benediction. It was made Imm a lumbar vertibra of a horse, Willi the natural curve on the bone cleverly used to represent arms, head and flowing garments. It was fashioned by the engimor of the Ohakune section, and it had the honour of a place on tiesouthward journey of the train.

■Special Hokitika Sale. Every arid- Io substantially marked down by managing director and in addition light casi-S of Fire Salvage gouds Irom Greymouth to be cleared at half prices. 'lbis big Bargain Sale will commence at nine o’clock on Friday. March lltli. at Au-Gruor’s. Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt.

The Ducal party, non on the Coast, leave Westport to-morrow morning by motor ear at. 9.30 and are due at Inangaliua Junction at 11. Id. There is a time allowance of halt' an hour for entraining, and at Held the train departs for Jieefton. The station is reached at 12.2 d where the party will he met by the Chairman and members of the Inangaliua County Council. Following the presentation of the address there will ho a brief children’s Catherine;. and the train is soiled tiled to depart at 12..Td. The next stop is at Hokitika at .‘1.28 where the party stay an hour, and then return north to Greymon 111. where there will lie a civic reception from 5.30 to (1 p.ni. On Saturday morning there is half an hour devoted to the children and the Royal train departs at 11 a.in. for Christchurch.

Now that the dancing season is drawing near the thoughts id many ladies are turning towards that new evening frock. If yon wish to see the very newest in this season’s frocks, materials, mounts and trimmings call at Addison’s. Our range is sure to please.—Advt.

Yarrail's for latest records : —“That Certain Feeling,” "Two Sail Eyes,” “Rose of St. Alary’s” ‘‘The Governor’s Pardon.” “Have You Forgotten Yvonne,” the musical comedy “Sunny,” “Spring is Here,” “Perfume of the Past.” “Song of the Volga Bont’men,” “Buy Bananas,” “Who’d Be Blue,’’ “Could I? —T Certainly Could,’’ “Hard to get Gertie.” “Here Comes Malindn.”—Advt

Several of the passengers from Frankton to Auckland by the daylight limited express recently had difficulty in identifying their luggage the next day. One of the trucks of luggage waiting to he placed aboard the train at Frankton was apparently left standing too close of the edge of the pintform. and as the train dtew in three or four suitcases were thrown across the platform and under the wheels of the train. The suitcases were torn to ribbons, and to the amusement of the spectators, hoots and shoes, articles of clothing and underwear, tooth brushes, hair brushes, and toilet ware of every description were strewn along the line in profusion for a distance of three or four carriage lengths. The debris was quickly gathered together in one heap and placed aboard the train to he taken to Auckland.

Latest popular songs—’'Bella Donna Buiulaberg,” “Thinking of Von. “Smile a Little Bit.” “Gimme a Little Kiss,” “Any Ice To-day, Lady?” “I Can’t Forget,” “Just One Afore Kiss,” “Who,” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’). “At Peace With the World. “The Letter Edged in Black.” “Cuckoo,” “Every Little Thing.” “It Afade You Happy,” “Aratador” the new “Valencia.” Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. AY. Yarrall, gramaphone and musical dealer, Revel! St. Hokitika.-—Advt.

The fine flavour, strength, and purity of Sharland’s Table Vinegar cannot be surpassed. Brewed fr om -v-e cane sugar.— Advt.

Use Sharland’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. Tn hulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids. All the best grocers.—Advt.

McMahon and Lee notify the sale of breeding ewes at Totara Flat Saleyards on Wednesday, March 16th. at 12.30 p.m. sharp.

A meeting will be held at, the Kr>katahi Hall on Saturday at- 8 p.m. io discuss urgent business in connection with the conveying of their children to a central school.

For the convenience of country clients, Messrs McKay and Sons and Arch Little’s premises will remain open until noon to-morrow (Friday).—Advt.

Newmans Motors Ltd. have cars leaving for Greymouth to-morrow afternoon after the Ducal reception at Hokitika. King 171.

McGruor’s (Westland) Ltd. notify a special Hokitika sale begins tomorrow and special bargains arc innumerated in an. inset in this issue.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary's Parish on Sunday MDrch KU.ii will 'he as followsKnkatnhi 10 a.m., Kanieri 8 .‘uni.. Hokitika 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

]t will be pleasing news that Corporal C. Collyor of Hokitika proved successful at the Trentham rifle meeting yesterday in winning the Cadet Championship with an aggregate ol IDO points. The voting rifleman won the God ley Cup for the past two years shut for among the local Cadets.

Addison’s special price for one week only: Large size Sofa Squares, 78 x 54, fashionable colours, -His. Call to-day i —Advt.

Late shipment, of 250 yards of coloured Fuji spun silk in shades ot apricot, saxe, rose, light blue, {itcell, salmon, and luex. The usual price ot these s ilks are -Is fid but owing to late delivery we are marking them at. 2s lid per yard. Schroder and Co.— Advt. ’ __