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Hokitika Guardian, 8 April 1927, Page 2

The euchre lournnincnt at the Soldiers’ Hall to-night should he well patronised. Four valuable special prizes are offered and should induce excellent competition. Play will start at 8 o’clock. This will he the last evening’s play prior to the Easter Holidays. Nominations are coming to hand already for the Easter meeting of the Westland Pacing Club which augurs well for the prospects of the forthcoming meeting. Entries close on Tuesday night next, when the Committee will meet to make final arrangements for the meeting. It is notified that the election of school committees throughtout the education district of Canterbury (which includes Westland) will he held on May ’2nd at 7.30 p.m. in the various schools of the district. Nominations (lose on April 25t1l at 8 p.m. with tho Chairmen of the several committees. The local branch ot the. Returned Soldiers' Association will receive the usual supply of poppies for side in connection with Anzae Day commemoration. These will he distributed through tin' district tts heretofore, and will he on sale locally. The usual gathering of ex-service men will he arranged for on Anzac Day, including the customary visit to the. Hokitika Cemetery. ,I]n connection with the Kokatahi sports, for which entries close on Monday evening next, with Mr Mark Wallace (lion, secretary), a fourth prize for the Kokatahi Handicap Chop lias been presented by Air M . 11. Stopforlh. mercer, of a. .Stetson hat. In connection with the relay race, a handsome shield will he presented for annual competition, which will be lor one teacher schools, children ot fourteen years and under.

The Returned Souliers' Euchre Tournament will he continued in the Soldiers’ Hall t.hi' < Friday) evening at 8 o'clock sharp when the following prizes will he for competition: Ist. Easter ham. 2nd. Faster ham. Aid. Easier ham, lilt. Easter ham. Supper will be served as usual and the hull will ho heated. Admission 2s. Roll till early.—Advt. Lecturing on his impressions of Japan, at a meeting of the Philosophical Institute, held at Christchurch. Dr C. Coleridge Farr, who attended the recent Fan Pacific Science Congress held there, said that il had been plot oil that the greatest evil connected with earthquakes was the fires width billowed. That aspect of the earthquake menace should he looked to in New Zealand in view of any possible disturbances that might lake pla<e here. A three-rimmed dwelling and woolshed til Riverside. Aliitura. was completely destroyed by lire on Sunday evening. 'lhe property, width belonged lo Alts Clirv.sell. was uninsured and nothing was saved. The lire took place at about (i.T! p.m. ami .Mrs Chryscll and her two sons being absent, the house was unoccupied. The origin ol the outbreak is unknown, but there is evidence that it, may have been the result of incendiarism, and suspicion lc.sts on certain people who were seen tampering with the steel rope, which is used to convey a chair across the river to the house, which upon examination was fotttfd to have been cut in three places.drey "Argus.

’J'he Grey Harbour Hoard is c ■ >:umunicaling with the various can! mim owners in the district tor the purpose

of ascertaining their requirements in the matter of supplies of pul vet'is*." I limestone. This material is stated to he tut excellent urevenlai ive of ex-

nr s.Uspeetod to eXIsl. Ik*

jng regulations provide lor the it ■’ ol incombustible dost or water spray, or

a i reiil,i nut hot it. During his veil in td'oyiuouih the Minister for Mines approved ol t tie Boards suggestion to itistal a crusher ami pi vide the mint's with it regular stippl.t

ol pulverised material. Du receipt "I information from the mine owners too

matter of installing a stone-crushing plant at the Board s Cobdeti qU.iliN will he considered by the Board.

There was a good attendance tit Die gas looking demonstration at the Soldiers' Hall yesterday afternoon, ionducted by .Mrs G. Heinz under the auspices ot the Hokitika Gas Coy Ltd. A Champion oven was used with marked success, and details ol the operations were followed with close interest. Later, the cooking by gas was sampled at the afternoon tea provided. Owing to the Faster holidays the demonstrations will be deferred in the meantime and resumed on Thursday 2Stli inst. (three weeks’ lienee) when the latest gas cooker on the market will be used, and other gas cooking and heating appliances will he on view. Heads ol households and others interested in domestic work should make it a point of being present to inspect the display.

A lively interest was manifested m the annual meeting of the Acclimatisation Society last night when there was an unusually large attendance. The sawdust question appeared to be the root cause. Some sixteen new members joined the Society last night, paying tip their subscription for tlie privilege of it vote. A new President was elected, but most of the former Committee, who stood for re-election were returned to office. The Society, thanks mainly to the revenue from opossums is now in a very strong financial position—the best it ever lias been—ami is in the way of doing much more extensive work in regard to acclimatisation. Now that there lias been a fusion of forces with the Grey Society relative to working the hatchery, and a special committee has been set up to take charge of the hatching, it should be possible to do good work in the distribution of fry throughout the district. With the infusion of new blood and the position of the finance, the Society should he in the way of carrying out a very busy and useful year.

Just opened, a smart selection of evening frocks in georgette, taffettn silks, erepe-de-cliines, also new shades in silks and georgettes for evening wear.—Schroder and Co.—Adel. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

Turners notify in this issue their list of fruits.

The Post Office notifies that the acceptance of private telegrams in code language to Rotnnania has been suspended.

The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Alary’s Parish on Sunday, April TOt-li will be as follows:—Kokatahi, 8.30 a.m. ; Kanieri. 8 a.in. ; Hokitika, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 7 p.m.

Advice lias been received that Air R. AY. Watson, a member of the welt known Hillmans family, who lias been in South Africa for the past 24 years, has been appointed engineer to the town of Durham, which carries with it a substantial salary.

For all purposes requiring a [inre, full-flavoured. piquant vinegar, use Sharland’s Table Vinegar. In bottle ,fi- bulk. Accept no oth«r. — Advt. Rainy days, -rubber coats ! —Ladies’ rubber coats, black, brown, saxc, Ms, 2As, 20s 6d at McKny’s.—Advt.

Having made a favourable contract with one of the leading woollen mills of the Dominion, we are in a position to give, exceptional value in white and grey blankets. AVliite single bed size. 21s (3d pair; three-quarter size. 28s Gd pair: double bed size, 3‘2s fid pair; extra large, .Vis pair; grey large size, 24s fid.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Ladies’ umbrellas, 7s Gd to 21s, newest handles at McKay’s.- Advt.