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Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1927, Page 2

1 lioro "ill lit' a surprise euchre tournament at the Soldiers’ flail on Friday night next in aid of the R.S.A. hall fund.

A meeting of ladies and pent lemon willing to assist as a reception and entertainment committee on the occasion of the C hristchurch excursion to Hokitika on Saturday. 2(ith inst., will he held at the County Chambers at 7.30 o’clock to-morrntv (Tuesday) evening.—Advt.

" I am very anxious about life Old Country just now, - ' said Sir Thomas .MacKemde. " She has a heavy debt burden, am! is up against strong com-

petition from Germany. That country i- in a touch better position limn Britain owing to the exploitation of the mark, which has enabled many debts and mortgages to he paid off.’’ Another laetor in Germany's progress was that l lie German workman worked long

..ours lor less pay. Tim Duke of York is at C hristchurch to-dav filling in another busy round, and winding up with u citizens' bali 10-night To-morrow various visits of interest will be paid about the city. At 11 o’clock the Duke will lay the foundation of the Nurses’ Alemorial chapel at Christchurch Hospital, and lunch at; the trotting meeting, In the afternoon there is to be a garden fete, and at night a half hour will be spent with the returned soldiers. The following morning the Duke is scheduled to move south'by train Du nod in-wards. The South Yl'extland children were delayed in their return south on Saturday. The lorry to t arry them, while engaged in an interim trip, got into difliculties. and word was received on Saturday forenoon that there was some doubt about the time it could return for the children. In me circumstance* i'll" Mayor (Mr Perry) saw Newmans Motors I,ld. and Mr \V. .Newman met the difficulty verv cheerfully ami liberally. and the pupils with their

teachers were despatched south at 1 Mo nYloek. ii ehocrin;; happy party. Mr TVrry nl'O kindly placed n supply of

limit on the car for consumption on the homeward journey, an act which provoked hearty cheers. Ihe Wellington “ Dominion” bad the billowing reference to the shooting tit Tretuham :--The success of Corporal C. Collyer in winning the Territorial Cailei Championship was a commendable one. At the cud of the first .stage practices lie was in seventh olace with a score ol PI out of 12.1. Ho secured

b'i in the second stafgc. his aggregate score being 130 out of a possible of 210. He secured a possible of 21 from the first stage appreciation practice and did particularly well in the moving target j rie tiees in both stages, securing 22 and 33 points respectively out of the 21. He was a competitor at last year'- meeting of the Army Rifle Associat ion. Heavy showers marred Satuii'iv morning's Royal fnnet ions ai Giv'moiifh. The Dube paid a private visit

It. the .lames Coal Mine, and inspected the miners homes and Seddoti Institute ai Runang.i. On his return to Orevinouth. a children’s recept in'! was hch! i'i the Town Hull which was largely ail ended and there wee eli- ! 1 ■ i;-•:i-1 ic scenes. The Duke in a. -Imi't speech, ivgrcu.d the ab.-enre c-f the Diielc -c tint! (hanked Hie children 'for their web cam. I! ■ was glad to hav" viit* 1 d ti:e district tint! asked tor a srimd Imlulav to ...tiimcie ■■ rate hi; visit. The Duke walked with the .Mayer. (Mr Partin i I'rmii the Town Hall ! i the railway station, t-iiabliuc. lb * erov.ds to sec him. Ihe Duke inspected the Girl Guides and Scouts 1 1 t in- rail" Mat ion and a- the train left tor ( liristi liutcli Hii. re was loud i'leering and Hag waving. the Dube s; i/jug a hyslitiiticr’s bag ">'d waving it An unusual, hut none Lite less most acceptable entertainment is to be given in the Town Hall on. friday. April Ist. 1 1 is tin elocutionary recital under Ike patronage of the Westland Competitions Society, and will be given in aid of the Hokitika branch el the Plunk.-t Society. Miss E. E. James, of (i rey month, a talented performer, will be the principal, assisted by Miss Evans of Ross, iind some other pupils of the district. Kxcerpts from Simkespeare. Dickens and other authors will be given, supplying something which should be (|tiiie a rare treat. There will be a variety of items, including also some musical numbers, and ibo humorous side will be maintained. The Plunkel Society is a deserving institution. am! funds being rcijiiircd locaily. there should he a bumper house. Admission will be 2s and Is. with children half price. Tickets will be on sale ibis week by the ladies of the Plunkel Soeiel v.

■'■•''l:-' Kanil'l l i■- t i'i'i:iinJy growing in i >< >;it!l;i rit y with innlni'ists. ns yesterday Him' wore over twenty visiting ears ■'ll ill*' In lit siitt'. 'l:n nilornnun was pleasantly line, nml the lake waters "civ "ell pati'imiscd with boating 1 panics nml swimmers. The Lake 'it si'll was (|uitc a pieti'ie, the Inisii I ringing tl:i' laki' mi all siiles appearing al us In'-,', a I it*r tin.' iveent lninlaii. I lie mail In (lip lake lias been improved very much ol late, while the sylvan track to Dorothy waterfall is in excellent order. Several motor boats were in action yesterday, lending: animation to the scene with a gathering of onlookers on the shore watching the manoeuvres, Fishermen were to he seen here and there also trying their luck. I.nke Knnicii is certainly an ideal resort, and it is not .surprising it is boeoining more and more popular with (he public. Xu doubt a regular Inis service would attract nianv additional visitors who have not cars at their own disposal for a day or halfday's outing al Westland's most accessible beauty spot.

Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down by managing director and in addition eight eases ol Eire Salvage goods from Urey month to he cleared at half prices. This big Bargain sab' commenced at nine o’clock on Eriday. .March 11th. at -Mcdruer’s. Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains. —Atlrt.

Now that the dancing season is drawing near the thoughts of many ladies are turning towards that new evening frock. If you 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.—Ad vt.

Latest popular soyas " Bella Donna Bundaberg.” "Thinking of Lou.” “Smile a Little Pdt.” “Gimme a Little Kiss,” “Any Ice To-day, Lady “I Can't Forget.” “.Just One More Kiss.” “Who.” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’). “At Peace With the World. “The Letter Edged in Black." “Cuckoo.” “Every Little Thing.” "It Made You Happy.” “Afatador” the new “Valencia.” Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. AY. A'nrrall. gramaphone and musical dealer. Reveil S:. Hokitika.—Advt.

Late shipment of 250 yards of coloured Fuji spun silk in shades oi apricot, saxe. rose, light blue, green, salmon, and mex. The usual price of these silks are 4s Gd but owing to late delivery we are marking them 2s lid per yard. Schroder and Co. Advt. Insist on Sbarland’s TabJe I inegar. Best for salads and pickles. Free from mineral acids. Bottle and bulk. All tile best grocers.—Advt.

Tlie Hokitika Fire Brigade wish to acknowledge' 1:2 2s from the Bank of New Zealand.

Newmans Motors advertise in. this issue that a car will leave the garage tomorrow morning for TVaiho. returning on Wednesday.

Members of the Municipal Band are notified that tall instruments and property of the Hand must bo produced at tlie Band room on Wednesday next at 7.30 p in.

Messrs McMahon n@d Lee mildly additional entries for their stock sale at Totnra FiMt yards on Wednesday next,, including 300 4-tooth to lull mouthed

There will bo an important meeting of the Westland Power Board at 3.30 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon to reicive the report of Mr Butler and Alt .Murdoch oil their recent, 'visit to Wellington regarding acquiring Kumara water races.

.Motor lvgislriiiion for tho

itimincmcing on Ist April must be t fleeted before 31st March. The plaits are now available at the local Post Office, and early application is desired in view of the rush of end of the year business.

peerless Pictures wish to notify that they will he screening on Wednesday nigiil a Norman Dawn Special entitled •'Typhoon Love.” 1 his pietuio

was supposed to he screened here some months ago, but owing to “hold-up” it did not arrive until now. It is absolutely one of the greatest pictures yet released, and patrons are requested to watch the papers for further particulars.— Advt.

It is notified ill this issue that accounts in. connection with the local ioceptiou. to the Duke of York be forwarded to Mr A. A. Andrews this week. The Executive also takes the opportunity of thanking all these who were good enough to help in connection u itli the reception, including those families Who assisted with the billeting of the country children.

On Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 in St. Mary’s Club Roms, Hagen liolenl(!,urg. the eminent Danish pianist, is giving a pianoforte recital. Ihe l’ovd. Mother of the local Convent has been fortunate in securing tlie services of Mr JI old] home; and a musical treat far too uncommon on the West Ooast. is assured to music teachers, students, and to all music lovers. Mr Holcnbourg has an extensive repertoire, and his programme includes the greatest

and most: attractive work's of ancient and modern masters. Before playing each musical item a short talk and explanation will be given. It is to be hoped that all interested will avail themselves of llic unique opportunity. Mr ] |( le.'ihoiti’g hits given recitals in all the huge ci litre.* and the press criticisms have been ext remely " flat taring. The Christchurch "Sun” reports his pei'f n mnnee as “one.of the finest beard here lor many years past—an education and a feast in music.” A number of members of the Grey i District. Acclimatisation Society visited j beke Kanieri yesterday for tlie purpose of inspecting the hatchery and oilier appointments of the Westland Acclimatisation Society. The members of ilie Council of the latter acre presint and were the hosts for the day. the visitor.-, living entertained at lunch. A visit was made to the hatchery where .Messrs Rutland and Braddon. | explained the use of the plant. Alt j tlie gear, building, etc., were found to he in general good order, and very little need be done for batching equipment tin’s season. The visitors expressed satisfaction with what was to be seen and consider the proposals for amalgamation hatching purposes at q meeting at an early date. After lunch the vis..or.s were taken to Dorothy bails, which as a result ot the recent rainfall, was in full piny. The track to tlie waterfall is in capital order now. Before returning the tall kingfern on the ’opposite side of the lake was inspected also. . The weather held good most of the day and the visitors greatly cioycd the trip. By the co-opera* l lion of tile two societies there should tie much greater activity in hatching and the distribution of trout and salmon fry throughout tlie district. You will be pleased with our value in Imys’ shorts and boys’ suits, which arc selling for less than cost® at Addison's.—Advt. The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is “ Sharlaud’s ” fable Vinegar Free from mineral acids. Excellent, flavour and strength.—Advt. Yarrall’s for latest records :—“That Certain Feeling,” “Two Sad Eyes,” “Rose of St. Mary's” “The Governor’s Pardon.” “Have Aim Forgotten A'vonno.” the musical comedy “Sunny,” “Spring is Here.” “Perfume of the Past.” “Song of the Amiga Boatmen,” “Buy Bananas.” “AYlio’d Be Blue.” “Could I?—T Certainly Could,” “Hard to gel Gertie.” “Here Conies Melinda.”—Advt. Use Sliarland’s Table Vinegar, for flavour, purity and strength. In bulk and bottle. Free from mineral aeuts. All the best grocers.—Advt.