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Hokitika Guardian, 16 April 1927, Page 2

The " Guardian ” will not lie pub lished on Easter Mondav.

-Messrs C. K .Meiodith Lid., Wai-mat-e, notify alterations to their produce and vegetable prices.

The Whippets have arrived

The Ointerhurv Education Board are inviting tender.-, for the purchase ol i.a l oiitaine school and site.

The Hailway Department announce that all train services in tin 'West-land District will he suspended on A mute Dav.

Train arrangements in connection with the (ireymouth Knees at Onioto on Saturday. 23rd. April, are advertised in this issue.

Attention of country members of the ('hurt'll of England is called to the list of services for Sunday, which has been slightly altered from the original timetable. There will he no service at Stafford on Sunday.

At the Kanieri Public Mali on Easter Monday night a popular ball wdl be held in aid of the funds of the K.miori < richer dull. Capital arrangements have been made lor a pleasant- liolniny

t ass Square Tuesday, the Whippets.

'die Wanganui Harbour Hoard’s new tug Knhauui arrived on Wednesday from England after a voyage of live months, in which very bad weathei was experienced, the vessel having in shelter on several occasions. 'Die tug. which cost Clip,Odd. is very up-to-date. In-ing equipped with salvage and lirefighting gear.

Air Seddon, M.H., .advises that lie has communicated with the Minister ol Public Works in respect to the projected \isit to Westland next month, asking the -Minister to make out a programme for a tour of South Westland to include the official opening of the Waiho bridge and also to permit of time to visit the settlers at different points and discuss matters affecting the welfare of the district.

The Kumuft Hating Club’s Master meeting takes place on .Monday next when a capital meeting should result. There are splendid acceptances and good contests tire assured in every

event. The course and appointments are in capital order and the indwi.t time-table is a very suitable cue. In addition vi licet of motor cars will be running I■ > tip* races. '1 he first ra< e is set. down It. start at Id.ln p.m. and a large gathering is gis-iired lor the special holiday attraction.

|),n'l nii.-s the Whippets on Tuesday. Charles Newman, an elderly man, va-, fined £5 and costs in the Titnarn Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday tor making a bet with a bookmaker. Alfred V. YVhiMa. of ( lirislcliurcli. The Alngistrate. Air C. li. (In-Walker. S.AI.. said that as it was the first case laid under Section A of the amended Act, he had not dealt severely wit.lt the accused. The accused was only one ol thousands, perhaps. I lie public diil not know that the. making of n bet with a bookmaker rendered the bettor liable to a fine of £IOO.

The Westland Racing Club will hold i-ts autumn meeting on Wednesday next on the Hokitika racecourse. The Hailway Department is providing a very suitable train service lor all purls of the Westland section, giving c ntiieetiuns to and from Hokitika to all parts, including I’eel'ton and Otira and all intermediate stations, as well as to (toss in tin l south. The C lull, as usual, has the emir.-e and appointments in

excellent order, and patrons should enjoy a very plea-ant day's spelt. Handicaps for the meeting are tine on .Monday night, and acceptances oil Tuesday night.

The AVestlaml Acclimatisation .Society lias been advised that the season jur taking opossums in the Westland and Grey districts will he from the 12th June to the 12th September. For tlie AVcstland district licenses will be obtainable from tln> Host Offices at Hokitika and Kinnara. Amended regulations are to be issued in respect to the taking of opossums off freehold areas by the occupants of same. It fs likely the season in the Hu I lor district will be similar to that of Westland and Grey, so as to ensure a uniform season for all the coast.

The imposition of a petrol tax was foreshadowed bv .Mr J. .McKenzie, chairinan ot t)ie Main Highways Board. in tlie course of a statement when a deputation at Thames asked for greater subsidies from tile Hoard for main arterial roads. He said lie fully realised what any county was up against when its main roads were used by all comers. There was no question that something would have to he done to alter the present position. County roads were often ruined hy outsiders, lie thought it was not improbable that a petrol tax similar to that operating in America would he imposed.

A meeting was held at the Countv Chambers on Thursday night to consider a letter from the Associated Chamber of Commerce of New Zealand relative to a proposal to consider the establishment of a Tourist and Publicity Board for New Zealand, in regard to which there would be a conference at Wellington in May and with the ITon. Ministers concerned. There were present on Thursday night:— Messrs l’err.v (Mayor) voted to the chair. \Y. Jeffries cCounty Chairman"!, J. W. Morris (Progress League), \Y. Wilson and T). J. I’.vans (Chamber of Commerce). Apologies were received from Dr Teichclmann and Air Huff (Progress League) and Graham Bros. (Waiho Gorge). Mr Evans explained that the reorganisation proposed was an excellent opportunity for Westland to seek for direct representation on the Board proposed as a means to remove the neglect hitherto suffered. It was important- the district should be represented at the Conference in question so that the claims of Westland with regard to greater attention and publicity should be presented. This view was generally approved and after discussion Mr Wilson moved and Afr Jeffries seconded that Hr Teiehelmann and AFr Evans represent the district at the proposed conference. The motion was carried unanimously.

Stop that tickling cough! “ Nazol ” acts quickly, and never fails to give relief. The surest protection for all kinds of coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. The correct mercery for holiday wear at Addisons: men’s felts, cardigans, pullovers, ties and sox. at the right prices.—Advt. New Hress Flannels, plain shades, 3s Od and -Is Od a yard. Fancy checks os 3d per yard.—At McKays’—Advt. Big line of plain and fancy cardigans and pull-overs just. opened, men’s, ladies’, boys’ and girls’. Prices Ss lid to 26s Od.—At McKay's.—Advt. Just opened, a smart- selection of evening frocks in georgette, taffetta silks, crepe-de-chines, also new shades in silks and georgettes for evening wear.—Schroder and Co.—Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds, never fails.

Attraction of Tuesday—the "Whippets.

Notice of polling day for the election of Borough representatives is given in this issue.

A meeting of trustees of the Hokitika Savings Bank will be held on Tuesday next 'at 2.3 U p.m.

Owing to the holiday there, will lie no shoot- of the Hokitika Hide Cluli on .Monday. —Advt.

Mr A. A\ . Peebles, Returning Officer for the Borough ol Ross notifies election results.

Tim Kokatahi spoils meeting takes place at Kokatahi on Thursday and the lountry fixture should attract a very large hoiidav attendance.

Ladies velour coats and repp frocks, cardigans ami pullovers in all the wanted shades now showing at. Addisons.— Advt.

It is notified in (hi- issue that the i, ad stfvll' of the Westland (.'minty Council Inis received positive instructions to lay informations without further notice in respect to any and all bronchos of the County by-law relating to wandering cattle. This action hits been taken at the wish of settlers' organisations throughout the County.

.Marvellous tunnels, the W hippet

A sports gathering will fie held on the Itimu Xtei real inti Ground mi (• rill,ay. April 22m1. A capital programme has been arranged and should prove very successful. A dance will he held In the Town Hall in the evening, for which complete arrangements .have keen made, the music being supplied I)v Ross’ orchestra.—Atlvt.

A wedding was cclehrated at All Saint.-’ Church this morning when Air Heii. L. Wood, of Palmer-ton North, -■-si of Air (L .1- Wood, of Wellington, was united to .Miss Dnli- Louliero. daughter of the late -Mr and Mrs .Matthew l.onhere. of Heel'ton, Canon Hamilton officiating. I lie happy couple loft later by car for Christchurch cn route to the North Island.

On Tuesday afternoon on Cass Square lie- Hokitika Athletic and Cycling ( lull'- sports carnival takes place, ciiinmcin ing at I o’clock. Splendid nominations have been received for the running, chopping, sawing and cycling events. .A special attraction will be the whippet racing which are very exciting and popular. -A large attendance i- expected for the gathcr-

At the I'pper Hull .Magistrate’s ( ottrt on Wodm -day morning, before Mr J. 11. Salmon. S.AI.. L. Si-holes, a, dairy-farmer, tor failing to clean his milking machines, was lined £25, this being bis second conviction. The defendant's license L> sell milk is automatically cancelled. The Inspector of Dairies, Air W. AA'il-on, stated that Seholrs’ machines were in a filthy state.

A successful deer stalking season is reported from South Westland despite ihe rough wo it her with an early fall of snow. One of the stalkers writes: "The snowfall was unusually early.— 18th Alarch—and was so heavy thi.it there was no thaw and in the best stalking basins above the hush the snow was so thick that all the deer worked down into the bush. Despite the unlavotirable ilimatic conditions

-nine good trophies were secured by sportsmen. Air Harvey (Marlborough) got n fine It pointer. Air D. E. Alnrrin (England) two Royals and a 13. Hr Kennedy (England) a Roy) I and two 13 pointers. Air Godfrey '.Vidimus tAVales) a nice If pointer. Genera! Pi got (.England) got a 12, 13 and 15 pointer. Air < has .Mat-bins fTimaru) a II pointer. All- .1. Morbes (Christchurch) a line heavy 13 pointer, 43

imho- long. 37 V inches wide and 6‘, inches beam. Other stalkers have Lot

reported yet

Tbe usual fort night ly meet ingot AYcstland. Lodge, No. 86. U.A.0.D., avas held in liio lodge room on Thursday evening, when a godU attendance was presided over by A.D. Pro. Fet'gussuit. The officers roll was called and attendance noted. The minutes of the previous meeting avere read and confirmed, outward correspondence read and approved, inward read and received. Ddl tickets were also received from the Seddon Lodge, Rummga. Bards reported sick members doing well. Sick pay to the amount of £4, and accounts to the amount of £] 15s avere passed for payment. The secretary of the hnspiiit scheme mentioned that subscriptions for the fourth quarter were noav due, ami reminded brethren that the scheme would be in operation in as short a time as possible' after payment of tdie fourth ip: li ter's subscriptions. It avas also decided to elect a-'special committee to have charge of the scheme. One new member was proposed. The A.D. then gave instructions to liaa-e the P.A. honour board brought up to date, alter further suggestions for the good o! the order The Lodge then closed in harmony.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Chii'dren’s Hacking Coughs

More than double value for your money. Extraordinary clearance of •summer goods at the popular price of -Is lid each and 2s for ‘ls lid. 'lbis wonderful bargain 4s lid sale begins at 9 o’clock Saturday, Alarcli 26tli. The bargains are mighty and many and wiil eclipse for value any 4s lid sale of the past. Come prepared for astounding bargains. AfoGruer’s, Hokitika and Crcymouth.—Advt. No cold can make any headway against “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. gives instant relict in most stubborn cases. Acts like a charm. 60 doses Is Gd.— Advt.