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Hokitika Guardian, 1 April 1927, Page 2

On -Saturday next the 12.43 p.m. and ’■3s p.m. trains from Hokitika and Greymonth will lie delayed to ].5 p.m. and 6.40 p.m, respectively. The five-guinea trophy offered by i\Tr B. Baltin (Christchurch) for the best all-round New Zealand cricketer has been awarded to B. C. Blunt (Otago). FT. Trumhle and TV. W. Armstrong were the judges. Newmans Motors Ltd. will run cars from the garage at 2 o’clock and :l o’clock to-morrow afternoon for the convenience of the visitors from Christchurch. The cars will leave on the return at 4 o’clock and .5 o’clock. A special cheap fare of 5s return has I>een fixed, and it- is expected that upwards of 150 will make the trip to Lake Kanieri. Use Sharland’s Table Vinegar, for Savour, purity and strength. Tn hulk and bottle. Free from mineral acids 411 the best grocers.—Advt.

Opened to-day at Addison’s, a nine range of check flannels at a reasonable price.— Advt..

The Kmnara Racing Club are inviting tenders for luncheon and liquor booths and race cards. Tenders close to-morrow evening at 7.30 o'clock.

Choppers and competitors for the axemen's events of the Hokitika Athletic and Cycling Club's Sports meeting on Master Tuesday are reminded that nominations close with tiie Secretary at i) p.m. on Saturday, April 2nd. —Advt.

‘•Please don’t think that Xew Zealand is the only country which is feeling a slight depression.'’ said the Prime Minister in addressing those who attended the complimentary luncheon yesterday. -‘Almost all countries are feeling it. and this 1 have gathered from personal observation. Xovvhere else have T seen sii<‘h vitality, keenness and intelligence in children as in Xew Zealand. This is only a small matter .hut: it is a hopeful indication for the future.”

V lad named Keith F.der met with a serious accident when out shooting at, Springhurn on f l uosjuy alternoou. His gun accidentally tired, and he lectured ihe charge in the upper I” 11 ' 1 of his left arm. He was abuse "-lien the accident occurred, and it was some time before assistance was outaiueii. When assistance did arrive, and the bleeding was stopped. Kdor was taken to Ashburton. The injured hid belongs to Xortll Canterbury.

To-morrow two large C'anterhnry !.\- eui'sion trains are due here between 1 and 2 o'clock to spend a few hours in the I own and neighbourhood. Many of the folk are to visil Hake Kanieri and it is expected every ca.i will he jiressed into service. There w U be a hockey match on Cass Square am

oilier games, and tennis and bowling will 1.0 in progress on ih- courts am: ! lie rinks. Mor the convenience ol the picnic parlies hot water, tea. mill; and sugar will he supplied Iron on fa.,;

Square. Many folk are receiving friends, and w id extend hospitality to the visitors, who are sure ol a cordial well'oino.

When Wong Koe left a a: nor lorry in an Auckland Slice! oil I lie-,da.', with the engine running and the brakes applied ii moved lorvnnl and ran down the sleep gradient of Fl'hii'ld Hoad. Parnell, crashed through a lenee ami struck the side ol 1). A. ClmineiyHrown’s house at I lie corner i ! Cb.iville Ten me. T he 'cnee v. a-

sinaslieil into Spielers and part ol the vvi atlnrboards had to be remov ed before the vehicle was ex tmai ed . I!" family was home, and Mr < ninncrvHrowu was talking with his daugliu i ill a room ludiiml the damaged walk Xo one was injured. Alter il haul been removed Iroiil Lhe wre. f.age '.no lon v was driven away.

Ye-terduy warn the la t day mi which Xeo Zealanders will have tin* oppor-

ierics. ii ilitelv covered under the met hod of prizes in nlluv ial gold. Tim promises made for the issue of alluvial gold lot Ic y permits expired at the eml of March, and hi lidu> ■■ the Minister of Internal AlTaiis is authorised under tlm Statute only to pt rmit drawing,- for works ot art. or literal lire, or mechanical models. He has an in *ii need also that the limit of value es Ol -lie £l‘(Vt. an hardly likely to he nppreaclied in such oases. A lew days more are being allowed to certain nroniotors ol drawings to call in outstanding ticket Uni ts. ami then the large scale lottery "ill end in the Horn i n ion.

Having made a lavnuraVe eennart with one of the leading woollen mills of the Dominion, we are in a po-dlim

to .give except i mal value in whig and lovv blankets. While single heil size. 21s (id pair; three-quarter size. 28s lid pair: double bed size. 22s (i,.l pair: extra large, 3ds pair: grey large size, 2ls (id. -Schroder and Co. Advl.

The pin nut Mercury rises on April I*l at -I." a.in., and on April I'.lh ni ■1.12 a.in.; it will be scon n lew degree? to the south of oust during the earlier part of the month and on April 2.lst it, will he rising; ahnosl line east ; its apparent magnitude will increase from o.!> to 0.2 during the month. \ onus sots on April Ist ai (>.49 p.m. and on April loth at 6.-11 l p.m.; its apparent magnitude will ho about 3-4. Mars sets on April Ist at 9.7 p.m. and on April loth at 8.39 p.m. ; .Jupiter rises on these dates at -1.10 a.nt. and 3.08 a.in. res[)octivcly. and Saturn at 8.31 a.in. and 7.35 p.m. respectively. The pin nets Mercury and .1 uniter will i iso very close* tojioilicr at 4.2 a.in. f >n April oth ; their respective magnitudes will be 0.7 and 1.0. There will he an oceulntion of Saturn by the moon on April 20th, the earth, moon. and planet being in a line at 11.3) p.m.

“When 1 write a hook, your average reviewer skims it as rapidly as possible, and marks for quotation any sentences which seem to cuulirm the pre-established character of the writer, which he or his sub-editor has chosen to adorn with headlines. In reviewing a book like ‘England,’ which is intended partly to indicate rocks ahead, of which there are plenty, this method was easy. Hut anyone who takes the trouble to read the book will get a very different impression. It Was not written either to run down niv own country, or to irritate good Americans. ‘Dean predicts the ruin - England,’ is not a true summary of my work. I am in fact, an almost fanatical patriot.”—Dean Inge, in “Scribner's - Magazine.’’

The usual fortnightly meeting of Westland Lodge No. 89 U.A.O.D. was held in the Lodge room last evening when a good attendance was presided over by A.l). Hro. R. Ferguson. The officers’ roll was called and attendance noted. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and outward correspondence read and approved, inward read and received. Bards reported sick members were doing as well as eoukl he expected. The Lodge then proceeded with the initiation of two new members which was carried out with good effect by A.D Bro. Ferguson, ably assisted hv liis officers. Sick pay to the amount of £8 lGs 8d and accounts to the amount of Ids were passed for payment. A

photograph of B. team, winners of the ritual competition, was then presented to the Lodge. The enlargement is a credit to the team, also the photographer. and will he a splendid adornment to the wall of the lodge room. A very lengthy report was then dealt with by P.D.P. Bro. J. Fox, who was delegate to the Grand Lodge Conference held in Palmerston North, for which lie received a hearty vote of thanks. It was also decided to instal another light in the lodge room. The meeting then closed in harmony.

Woods’ Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza

New - millinery I —Advance showing of the new felts now on view at McKay’s. —Advt. .More than double value for your money. Extraordinary clearance of summer goods at the popular price of 4s lid each and 2s for 4s lid. This wonderful bargain 4s lid sale begins at 9 o'clock Saturday, March 26th. The bargains arg mighty and many and wii’l eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. McGruer’s, Hokitika and Greymouth.—Advt. Now landing, large consignments of choice dessert, and cooking apples. Nelson tomatoes etc. Paterson. Michel and Co. (’phone No. 2).—Advt. Ladies’ umbrellas, 7s 6d to 21s, newest handles at McKay’s.—Advt.

A real snip in hoy’s flannelette shirts all sizes, at Is lid.—Addison’s.—Advt. A party of sports left to-day for the Westport races, which commence tomorrow. A euchre and dance will be held in the Woodstock Hall this (Friday) night commencing at 8 o'clock.— Advt. The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary's Parish on Sunday. April 3rd will be as follows: Arahura 10a.m.. Hokitika 8 a.in., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Messrs W. Jeffries and t o will sell by auction on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m. five new Avonia gramophones in perfect order. A. week's Mission will he held at St. Mary’s Church commencing on Sunday evening. The preacher will I:,, the Rev. Mather Clover of the Redemptorixt. Mission Order.

A dance in aid oi ihe Dailies Hockey Club will he held in the Soldiers’ Hall to-morrow night. (Saturday). ’Croud 'miilic, ’gnu*! I! ior. Admission Is.—Advt.

.'ust- opened, a smart, selection of evening frocks in georgette. taJelhi silks. ( ret>o-de-cbiues, also new shades in silks and georgettes ior evening wear. - Schroder and Co Advt.

Mr John Kdinund Crowley, a Tcetton native, died at Wellington Hospital this week, at tlm age ol dJ- kic never recovered from the eiieets qi service ai the war. Mrs 0. Davis, Mrs \ Wglls (Hokitika), and Miss Crowley ißeeitoii) arc sisters ol the deceased.

The parishioner* of Ail Saints’ C hurdi purpose tendering a roniplin.,.nt ary social to Canon and Mrs Hamilton, on Wednesday next in honor ill their golden wedding. Cation IhiniHis here from Canlerhury relieving during the illness ol Rev. .1. Pelkins. confined to hospital at Dunedin.

Mr A. Yaienliue, formerly sett jor inspect or ill charge ol the lain naki distriit. who lias .since retired has I,eeii engaged by the Public Sor vice Commissioners to assist, in ad

mi nisi rat ive work- at the Fdtu afimi Department’s eeni ml office until the np-

~ ,; m i„e..,i of all assistant director is luadi .

A meeting will fo held in All Saints Vicarage ai 3.3 P p.m. on’ Monday. ,\pril -till. I. a, lies from all parts of the parish are particularly requested to be present. Ida (). Mnckny. - Advt..

Mr R. Wild, member of the Westland Chamber ol Cominei'e, has been upp doled (o represenl the Westland

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ri;<» and Cluunhcr of Commerce, :il h* i iiil l or deputation to tin* Prim. .Minister at. Wellington on AVlo!ms. 1 :i\ next... Mr Wild will leave with the oilier Coast nteitiliers of the deputation on Tuesday.

Tin' death tool; place aL Christchurch ycsli rday morning of Demonic, youngest sun el .Mi's .Mangos, of Chapel St., Cl e\lanalli. Def eased, who was thirty vi nl' age, served in the Croat War, where lie was severely gassed, and had since heoii ill very indifferent health, lie leaves a wife and two sons, a'l'so lour brothers and seven sisters, including .Mrs Crase, of the Gilmer Hotel, and .Mrs Conaghnn, junior, of tdiiipel Street. ( I ley month.

There was a goodly attendance at the Soldiers' Hall yesterday afternoon for the gas <looking demonstration, conducted by -Mrs (!. Heinz. Several dishes -aere prepared and cooked hy gas, a Champion gas cooker being used. Tin result-, were quite satisfactory. and were sampled ly the ladies present during afternoon tea Another demonstration wiili a fresh menu for the afternoon will !,e arranged for next Thur.-Mav.

The u\n outboard motor racing boats recently built for Messrs .1. X. Robinson and 1 . i.en is (The Buzzoii ) and for Measts lord and Buchanan (Checkmate) whit;it have been having success!itl (rial spins on the river Were taken yesterday to Lake Kauieti wnere they will lie used for racing amt pleasure boating. Two more bouts are nearly completed. Tile preliminary runs have made up to 18 miles per hour. This style of boat is getting very popular in other parts for racing and pleasure, ami promise to make a very attractive feature on Lake Ivauieri. Thev are widely built and very

safe and only weigh some 150 pounds, the engine weighing an additional 85 pounds. '1 hey carry one for racing and four persons when used for ordinary travelling of 8 to 10 miles an hour.

The Nurses’ Home recently erected in connection with the Grey River Hospital was officially declared open by tile Lion. . A. Voting (Minister for Health) yesterday afternoon, before a I’arge attendance, including the members of the Hospital staff, and others associated with the Institution, representatives of public bodies and members of the general public. Among those present were;—Mr .T. IV. Hannan (Chairman of the Grey Hospital Board), the Mayor (Mr IV. H. Parfitt) and Mr T. K. V. Seddon, M.P. The new structure has been erected at a cost of CB.-139 (contract price) and is situated on the right side of the Hospital grounds, and occupies an area of approximately 4003 square feet. The entire structure with the exception of the verandahs, is built of brick, the latter being constructed with reinforeejl concrete and weather boards.

Fancy Traced Goods just opened today direct from Home. The latest designs in crash cushions, runners and centres, black Venetian ei’otli cushions, and runners, fawn and putty silk poplin cushions and runners, coloured and white linen centres. Painted canvas hags and pochettes with coloured wool to tone. “ Broriehe ” emhrsilk and fibrones in all shades; also knitting, crewel and fibrone needles. At Addisons. Drapers, Hokitika.—Advt.