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Hokitika Guardian, 14 April 1927, Page 2

See tlie Whippets race on Tuesday. Mr George F. Fox, manager of the Humphrey Bishop Company arrived in town this morning. i Twenty-five small hoys’ Navy Reefer C'oats, with brass buttons, 11s Cd, IGs Cd to 21s.—At McKay’s.—Advt. The Bev. Knowles-Smitli will conduct a service on Good Friday evening in the Methodist Church, speaking on The -Mystery and Power of Calvary. A meeting of the Kokatahi-Koiter-angi Winter Show Committee will ho held on Saturday evening, April Pith, at b o’clock in the Public Hall, Kokatabi. T. Kceleslield, .secretary.—Advt. Tlu* offices of all solicitors practising in Hokitika will be closed for the Faster vacation from Friday, the loth, until -Monday, the 2011 1 April, both inclusive.— Advt. Special Faster services will be held at St. Andrew's Church on Sunday and a children's service in the afternoon to which parents and friends ale invited. A most interesting le,ctnr>. m connection with the sports on 'I uesda.v next is that the Whippets which have become very popular .vich the public in Christchurch are making their first appearance in Hokitika. '1 lie local Club e.re very fortunate in securing them to race here as they should prove to be a big draw. Children's Courts as existing in Now Zealand were criticised by Hr Hilda Northeroft in a lecture at Auckland on .Monday evening. She said that the cases were dealt with exactly as in an ordinary court, all the formal procedure of a police court being carried out. The police were there in uniform, reporters in attendance, and the! accused children were represented by counsel. Everything fluit should nol he there was there. A children’s court should not ho like a court at all. It should ho like a lathers study at home, where a child’s mistakes wore talked over in an informal way. See the Whippets race on Tuesday. Although no definite date is announced. it is likely that, Parliament wilt meet on June 23. I'sually Parliament meets on the last Thursday in June, but this year the last Thursday is the last day of tho month, and ii Parliament- met then there would be little! chance oI getting the Imprest Supply Bill through in time. Questioned, -Mr Coates said that he expected that Parliament would meet about the usual time, towards the end of June, but he was unable to say what iho actual date would he.

All ii'icrestcil in tourisl and puhlicitv work in Westland are desired to attend flic meeting at the County Chambers at 7.3'1 o’clock' io-night to consider the qttcM ion of represent at ion at Lite Dominion Conference at Mellingiun next month, when the whole subject is to be discussed with the Governmcitt with a view to an important reorganisation scheme covering the whole of New Zealand. It i- most important Westland should he included in any stteli scheme in a very prominent wav. hence the necessity of having , nocial representation id the Conference in cj ties lion.

An American visitor to Y\ ellingfon. Mr (’. Dtmntrs. cannot understand why New Zealanders have to pay 2s a gallon for petrol against 7d on the east roast of the Pacific-. Freighters bringing oil. lie says, must be a better paying proposition than the mail boats, freighters load at l.os Angeles tor Eastern ports of America, proceeding through the Panama Canal, and the journey i ; nearly its long as that across ibe Pari-

lie. yi;t till' price oil tin- toi'n const uf American i- only t oil pom e. He .-nn.-iili is tinii ii is mighty pom' biisin.'ss foi' tli“ motor Irnde in Now iliiml to have to pav mi high for gn«. Mr llnm.iis 1 1 :in hern main years i. nncctf'd willi tin? motor trade. See tin l Whippets race on ’iuesday. The' Hokitika racecourse is in firstclass trim lor the local race meeting to he held there next Wednesday. The grounds are in attractive order as usual, while the caretaker has the racing tracks ill the host possible condition. Patrons will find ihc appointments available for their best eomiort and convenience The tar-sealing of an area round the totalisator premises will lie appreciated, while the extra car accommodation provided, at the main entrance will give facilities tor parking motor vehicles without undue congestion. From the string of entries received there should be a good meeting assured, as the nominations include several visiting owners, including some Canterbury folk with well-known performers.

Ropresentatives of the Westland and (Irey Acclimatisation Societies mot yesterday to confer in regard to joint action in fish hatching at I.ake Kanieri. There were present: Messrs Armstrong, Braddon. and Peek representing (he Westland Society. Messrs Beck. Bennington and Stubbs representing the d rev Society. Mr Armstrong was voted to the chair. It was decided to utilise Ihe hatchery at cake Kauiori this season to its full capacity, and for that purpose 100,000 brown trout eyed ova and 200,000 rainbow trout eyed ova will he ordered from the Otago and Southland Societies. 'Die Inspector of Fisheries will he written to also in respect to a supply of quinnat salmon ova. It is proposed to secure the services of Mr Midlands, if possible, for the hatching period, in addition to that of the caretaker. Various matters In connection with the details of the scheme were settled hv the meeting, satisfaction being expressed at the unified action. It is proposed to hold the next meeting at the hatchery when the occasion demands. It was decided also that the Grey Society should negotiate for a Banger to work both the Grey and Westland districts in regard to the opossum season to open in June next.

Stop that tickling cough! " Nnzo] ” acts quickly, and never fails to give relief. The surest protection for all kinds of coughs and colds. GO doses Is fid.—Advt. The correct mercery for holiday wear at Addisons: men’s felts. cardigans, pullovers, ties and sox. at the right, prices.—Advt.

New Dress Flannels, plain shades, Its fid and -Is fid a yard. Fancy checks 5s 3d per yard.—At McKays’—Advt. Big line of plain and fancy cardigans and pull-overs iust opened, men’s, ladies’, boys’ and girls’. Prices 8s lid to 26s fid.—At McKay’s.—Advt. Just opened, a smart selection of evening frocks in georgette, fnffetta silks, crepe-de-cliines, also new shades in silks and georgettes for evening wear.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Mothers! Protect your kiddies from colds and coughs. Give them “Xazol” on sugar. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Safe, pleasant, economical. 60 doses Is fid.—Advt.