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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1927, Page 2

Ladies’ umbrellas, 7s G<l to 21s, newest handles at McKay’s.—Advt. Air Win. Bobinson of Sowell Street, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Westland Hospital is progressing favourably. Contributions towards entertaining the excursionists from Canterbury by the trains on March 26th. and April 2nd. will he received with thanks at the County Office, and subsequently acknowledged pu I d icly.—-Ad vt. A very low atmospheric pressure was experienced yesterday. From the early morning there was a steady drop in the barometer reading, which at noon registered 29.22. As the afternoon wore on there was a continued steady drop until at ."> p.m. the very low record of 28.88 was rceo(i'ded. Shortly after there was a gradual rise, and bv 9 o’clock the reading was 29.20. the rise continuing during the night and at 9 o’clock this morning it was 29.90. The steady rain of Tuesday night and yesterday brought down a verv heavy flood in the river yesterday afternoon and at night it was riming a banker, with a large lot of drift wood coming down. The southerly gale which had shown signs of dropping in the afternoon, sprang up again with increased violence after five o’clock and it was a raging gale during the evening with heavy shows intervals. During the night the storm gradually ran out and this morning the conditions were calmer though still not set fair. The rainfall was 31 inches for the last two days. Special Hokitika Sale. Every article substantially marked down by managing director and in addition eight cases of Fire Salvage goods from Greymoutk to be cleared at half prices. This big Bargain sale commenced at nine o'clock on Friday, March 11th, at McGruer’s, Hokitika. Come prepared for wonderful bargains.—Advt.

Mr Thomas Spencer, an employee ot tlie Hail way Department, ami a resident of Cobdcn, who entered the Grey Hirer Hospital to undergo an operation, died yesterday in the institution at the age of 52 years. He leaves a widow and son.

The selectors have chosen the tallowing team to represent New Zealand in the second test match against Melbourne Club, which commences at Wellington to-morrow: . E. Mills, C. C. Daore. T. 11. Lowry, ('. Dempster, 11. M. McGirr, M. L. Page. W. Cunningham. C. Oliver, W. E. Merritt. P. C. lllitut, M. Henderson, K. .J. dames (twelfth man).

The funeral of the late Mrs doim ( onefold of Maliitalii. the victim of the alpine tragedy on Copeland Pass on Friday night hist, took place yesterday afternoon to Hokitika cemetery, the Rev. Father McKay conducting the service at the graveside. The funeral moved from St. Mary’s C hurch where requiem Mass had been celebrated earlier in the day. There was a large asseml •hlgo of mourners from all parts of the district and many floral tributes were placed on the grave.

Yesterday’s ‘Lyttelton Times’” says: All of the "50 seats available cm the special train which is being run to Greymouth and Hokitika on Saturday in connexion with the “Back to the Coast” movement have been booked up, and none is now available cm a second train with the same accommodation, which will ho run on April 2nd. It is not usual for the Department to run passenger trains over the Arthur's Pass—Springfield section of line at night, but not the slightest danger* is apprehended.

The wedding took place yesterday at ’the .Methodist Church. Greymouth. of

...iss Ida Lawn, the youngest daughter of .Mrs S. F. Lawn, of Greymouth, and Mr L. ('. Turner, fifth son ot Mrs 'I. Turner, of Christchurch, the ceremony being performed by Pev. .1. F. Martin. The bride, who was given away by Mr F. J awn. wore a dress ol pink satin nunarain with veil and orange blossoms. Miss C. .Monish (Christchurch) was hridesmiad, wearing blue crepe de chine, and lawn Crinoline hat. Mr A. Harrison was host man.

I Juste evening about 6.35 o'clock, just after the railway men had ii’nishcd shunting operations in tho local yard, following the arrival of the evening train, the southerly t'a'cblowing with great force brought down, without any warning, a largo pi mis insign is tree at the north-east corner of the High School Board reserve near Messrs Berry and toy’s butchery in. A) eld Street. Ihe iron came down with a great crash across the railway line, bringing down the railway department's telephone and signalling wires in its descent, but not doing any other damage. Latest reports from Christchurch m respect to the excursion on Saturday indicate that from fifty to seventy five of the number will go to the dredge and then to I uko Kanieri. They will have (inch before leaving and depart at 2.30. There lias been a steady demand for tickets for the later trains. The larger number of the passengers are coming oil to Hokitika in both instances. The Rugby authorities expect to advise to-morrow if a team will he sent on April 2nd. 'I he hockey team will lie here on Saturday, and will he met by the local team, and employers are being asked to miow players special leace ofl for the altcriioon. Full teams for the local bowling rinks will arrive also. Mr George Hunter wifi be a visiter to Hokitika and will discuss tbe uroposal for a ■•Fink fo flic' Coast" migration fit ( liristma.s-l into when no doubt there will be another large influx of visitors.

The Returned Soldiers’ Euchre Tournament will be held in the Soldiers' Hall on Friday, March 25th. at 8 o'clock sharp, when the 1 following prizes will be for competition. Ist. prize, 1 pair double bod .sheets. 1 pair single lied sheets. I pair white towels. 1 pair coloured towels. 1 dnz. tea, towels; 2nd. prize, 2iili. suit ease; 3rd. prize, alarm clock; -1 tli. prize', ease afternoon teaspoons. Supper. Admission 25.. Advt.

Now landing, largo consignments of choice <lessort. and rooking apples, Nelson tomatoes etc. Paterson. Michel and Co. (’phone No. 2).—Advt. '"When Inlying shootings, pillow cottons and damasks it is essential that yon huy goncls that will wash and wear well. The qualities ive sell have proved their genuineness. We guarantee every yard distributed, and will replace free, any cloth hearing the ‘Abnneo” brand not giving absolute wash and wear satisfaction, 5-lin. from Is 9d, 80in. from ‘2s 3d. pillow cotton from Is 2d.—Schroder and Co.—Advt.

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

Rainy days, rubber coats!-—Ladies rubber coats, black, brown, snxc, 21s 255. 29s 6d at McKay’s.—Advt.

Latest popular songs—‘'Bella Donna Bundabcrg,” “Thinking of Ton,*’ “Smile a Little Bit.” “Gimme a Little Kiss,” “Any Ice To-day, Lady?” “I Can’t Forgot,” “Just One More Kiss.” “Who,” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’), “At Peace With the Wor'J “The Letter Edged in Black,” “Cuckoo.” “Every Little Thing.” “It Made You Happy,” “Matador” the new “Valencia.” Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obtainable from A. AY. A'arrall. gramaphone and musical dealer, Revoll St. Hokitika.—Advt. ' Sliarlnnd’s Table Vinegar for tastie salads and pickles. No trace of mineral acids. Specify, and insist on “Shariand’s.”—Advt