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Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1927, Page 2

Ladies’ umbrellas, 7s Cd to 21s, now-, cst handles nt McKay’s.—Advt.

The To'.vn Clerk notifies that ten per cent, will be added to all rates unpaid on March 31st-.

The last Gazette notifies receipt by the Treasury of an amount of £SO forwarded as conscience-money by a person unknown to the Land and Income Tax Department, 'Wellington.

Stock-taking Specials—s-1 in. tweeds, suitable tor hard wear, usual price 10s fid. now all one price, 3s lid;. sGin. tweeds for hoys’ wear, usual price 17s Gd, now os lid—Schroder anil Co.— Advt.

There will be a euchre tournament and supper at St. Mary’s Club Rooms to-inoiTo.v (Tuesday) evening at eight o’clock sharp. Tour valuable prizes will he competed for. the first, a velvet pile carpet square (7Sin. x Join.); second, an Axminster carnet rug; third, a meteor rug; fourth, a lady's umbrofla. Admission 2s.—Advt.

.Many friends throughout Westland will hear with regret of the passing of Mr .James Macbeath, of RollesUm Si., his death taking place yesterday alter an illness extending over some two years. A native of Aberdeen. Scotland and 75 years of ago be first followed the sea and came to Hokitika some -15 years ago. where lie carried out contracting work with 11is partner, Mr Arthur Reynolds. He took a keen interest in sporting matters, and the local Caledonian Society had a staunch supporter. He leaves a widow to whom general sympathy will lie extended.

To-morrow is to he an an icvoir for the Ducal party so far as New Zealand is concerned. I lie Duke oi York departs from Queenstown by steamer at 8 a.in. for Kingston, and haves there at 9.-15 for l.umsden by train. After a five minutes slop to be welcoriiod by the Town Hoard, oil' again, this time for Gore There is an hour's stay for a reception and a short motor trip. I liven argil! is reached at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and during a slay of an hour and a half there i ■ a drive lliriugh the town and the customary reception and presentations, Bltift is reached at I o’clock and there is a brief stay of a quaiior of an hour, when the Duke hoards 11.M.5. limine !e” to rejoin the H.M.S. "Renown’’ and the Duchess :f York, the warship being anchored oil’ I’rcsorvation Inlet at Stewart Island. And so ends the Roval tour ill Now Zealand.

Riislnnon ! The only way to keep dry and warm at your work, is to wear a “S’wandri.” They are gnaranee:l waterproof. Our cash prices are right. • W. 11. Stopfonh. Revoll SI. - Advt.

The total hookings by tin; excursion train from Clirislehureli next Saturday are 75!), of which 115 are lor Hokitika and ;;r 15 lor Grcvinoutl), There are

five or six howling teamscoining here, so that the heal rinks will he fully occupied, as in addition there arc

main- unattached howlers. The ladies’ hockey team is definitely fixed, and 20 players are coming in charge of Mr Thorpe. The local club will meet the visitors at a friendly game and nlterwnrds entertain them at afternoon tea. Many of the visitors propose going out to the dredge and Lake Kallieri. and permission is being asked lor a general iiispeetion of the dredge by the visitors. Tor the train the following Saturday. the demand for tickets is sustained. This train will bring over a Rugbv ( •am for Hokitika and it is hoped 1o arrange a local game. A

party ol cyclists is anxious to come to Hokitika also on April 2. if some sprint races could be arranged. lass 'square requires to lie put in special order for the visitors. When buying sheetings, pillow notions and damasks it is essential that von huv goods that will wash and wear well. The qualities we sell have proved their genuineness. We guarantee every yard distributed, and will replace free, any cloth hearing the ‘Ahaneo” brand not giving absolute wash and wear satisfaction. 5-lin. from Js 9d. ROin. front. 2s 3d, pillow; cotton from Is 2d.—Pell rode r and Co. Advt.

The weather on Saturday morning broke line alter heavy rain during the night, and held clear till the afternoon after 5 o’clock, when rain began to fall, and a north-west gale was experienced, accompanied by vivid lightning and heavy thunder. The night was one of Hie roughest experienced for a long time, heavy rain and hail showers taking place with a continuous gale blowing. On Sunday morning conditions were a little better, the wind having gone round to the south-west, hut there wer heavy luirsls of rain, with the gale flowing in great strength. As the night were oil the weather got worse again and all night there was a wild southerly gale blowing. with heavy showers of rain am! also of hail, the latter laying on the ground in places at daylight. The gale moderated this morning, hut the conditions are far from promising and there was a decided drop in the at-

mospherc. Regarding the railway excursions being organised from Christchurch to tiic Const, the following telegram was received from Christchurch to-dny :—. '‘Second express April 2nd full. Nego tinting with Railway Department for two expresses on that date. Can you guarantee plenty of motor-car acennnmdation and does our arrangements similar to .March 26th hold good for April 2nd. Advise me fares to various scenic plates.” A reply was sent as follows : "Rest motor-car accommoda-

tion on Coast at Hokitika. Making similar arrangements for Apri-I 2nd to entertain visitors. Cheap motor fares on Irailets sent.” It is evident our Christchurch friends are carried away hy the prospect of a trip to Westland. If Air Rates settles the weather for Urn next two week-ends, the Coast in general and Hokitika in particular will enjoy a busy time. This centre pro-, mi-os to tie lirightcoed liv ail unusual number of visitors, many of whom no doubt will have relatives and iriends here. A hearty welcome is sure to lie extended to the visitors.

Special line of Silk Hose in all want ed shades. This week’s price 3s lid Addisons.—Advt.

Rainy days, udder coats! —Ladies' rubber coats, black, brown, saxe. 21s. 255. 20s 6d at McKay's.—Advt.

Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down by managing director and in addition eight cases of Eire Salvage goods from Greymoutli to be cleared at half prices. 'lbis big Bargain sale commenced at nine o’clock on F ridny. March 11th. at .AlcOrucr’s. Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt. Summer salads need ShnHand's Table Vinegar. Pure and piquant, in bottle or draught Specify, and insist on Sharlnnd s.”—Advt.

Latest popular songs— ‘‘ B-lla Donna Bundaberg.” “Thinking of ton, “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 tlic Wbr'd “The Letter Edged in Black.” “Cuckoo,” “Every Little Tiling,” “It Made You Happy.” “Afatador” the new “Valencia.” Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. W. Yarrall, gramaphone and musical dealer, Re’’ell St. Hokitika. —Advt.

Special prices this week at Addison’s —,cn’s Felts to clear at less than cost. See window for prices.—Advt.

Those interested in the formation of a jarp club are invited to attend the meeting this evening, to he held at Mclntosh’s Club Rooms at 7.30 o’clock. —Advt.

Mr Seddon, M.P., has loon advised by the Prime Minister that the timber deputation from the Coast and otliei centres will be heard at Wellington the first week in April,, at a time to be fixed very shortly.

Boys’ and youths’ oil coats and rubber coats are selling below cost price f,, r cash at W. H- Stopfortli’s.—Advt.

It is understood that after the close of the present month, all pension work for this district is to be dealt with by a special officer at Gnymouth, who is being sent from tin* Pensions Office. Wellington, for the pnrposo.

The annual meeting of the Excelsior Football Club takes place to-morrow' (Tuesday) evening; at 7.30 o’clock m Keller’s' Sample Rooms. All members and intending members are invited to be present.

Air Seddon. M.R.. in response to representations made by him to the Government, has been advised by Die Minister of Customs that a grant of eh 3 has been authorised to assist ill the cutting of a new channel to reopen the blocked bar at Oknrito. This grant is very opportune as the work is .now in hand.

The Town Hall was transformed during the week end by a very line display of fruit and vegetables and unique harvest decorations. In celebrating their Annual Thanksgiving the Salvation A ini v have gathered a variety of produce which will he disposed of at the conclusion of the Baud concert on Tuesday. Attention is also drawn to the programme to-night at 8 p.m. when the chair will he taken by Ensign Friberg of Greymouth.

The ideal vinegar for pickling purposes is "Shat-land’s” Table Vinegar F rt . o from mineral acids. Excellent flavour and strength.-- Advt.

Yamill’s for latest records: --“That Certain Feeling,” “Two Sad Eyes,” “Rose of St. Mary’s” “The Governors Pardon.” “Have You Forgotten Yvonne.” the musical comedy “Sunny,” “Spring is Here.” “Perfume of the Past,” “Song of the Volga Boatmen,” “Buy Bananas,” “Wlio’d Be Blue.” “Could I?—I Certainly Could,” “Hard in get Gertie,” “Here Comes Malindn.”—Advt